Why is Harley riding on a decline?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Beaver Falls PA
Harley to scale back production big time ?
I know an owner of a Harley dealership here in PA and he told me a few things about what is to come . More than just the closure of the Missouri plant but production will be scaled back more than ever in the past . Harley knows that there is a huge inventory of good used bikes . More lay-offs for employees and replaced by temps . Going ahead with the overseas factories and more Harely parts will be out sourced with non USA made parts . Also a little side note, the big change to the Sporster line-up will be a smaller and stiffer frame that has a lower center of gravity making the bike easier to ride . Hold onto your almost American made Harley .
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Their is no way that anyone outside of the HD Sr. leadership would know what Harleys long term strategic plans are. Its opinion only. And like an a$$hole, everyone has one, and this dealer friends stinks.
Read the HD income statements. They are not having a profitability issue. They are seeing declining revenue.
Read the HD income statements. They are not having a profitability issue. They are seeing declining revenue.
Road Warrior
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From: Northern MN
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lansing mi
A lighter lower center of gravity Sportster would be cool. Cutting back on production is a no brainer. Most of the younger kids today don't have much interest in 2 wheels, even Bicycles. They get all the excitement they want from there games and phones now. I think it's sad. I see this every day.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Pittsburgh, Pa
Cutting back production across the board I agree with as well. better to cut back than to totally close.