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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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I read that HD is going into the scooter market. What do you think?
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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I haven't heard that. I guess its possible. What's next, golf carts?
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Harley make a golf cart? Never
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Next will be snowmobiles! And the resurrection of the AMF name.
 
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Originally Posted by US66harley
Add some chrome, loud exhaust, and a fat dude with ***-less chaps and fingerless gloves and you got yourself a hog!
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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If you get into Europe or Asia, you will see that the lowly scooter is the number one mode of trasportation. I doubt that HD would go back and sell scooters here, but it would be a area of growth over seas.
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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..... fixed fairing w/a painted inner
..... put hiway pegs on that baby, paint it black & orange & it's perfect for the S.E. asian market.
......... maybe even the US urban mkt w/gas over $5/gal.

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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by NDBadlands4-2
If you get into Europe or Asia, you will see that the lowly scooter is the number one mode of trasportation. I doubt that HD would go back and sell scooters here, but it would be a area of growth over seas.
there will be 5 dollar gas as soon as this summer & the man won't be happy till it gets to 7 bucks! I think there is a good chance you will see more Scooters in the US market - We are well over 4 dollars here & it's still winter -
 
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HD is going going to diversify .... you, putting their fingers in various pies to increase profits at the cost of quality ... HD will continue to use outdated tech and then HD will wonder why their market share shrinks again.

HD has very capable engineers, I don't understand why they can't build a bike that needs work soon after it leaves the showroom floor.
 



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