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I was basically over the whole Vintage Bike thing and just wanted something I could ride and have fun with. I was leaning toward a modern Brit or a DRZ but I Was seeing guys having a blast with Dynas and making them look sick as @#%^. So I went out and got one.
Speaking for myself, they are very nice bikes. The quality craftsmanship etc. I know the new ones are redesigned,and people may not like them. If you look close the quality and craftsmanship, fit and finish is still there. The bikes still are best in their class.
I started off 52 years ago on a Harley and I know why I did it at the time and I know why I still ride one today but I have no clue what moves a new buyer to get one these days. I also don't care. A Harley was what I wanted and it's what I got and it's what I still have. At the time the only other makes with even a ounce of consideration were Triumph and BSA. Harley has fit the bill for what I was looking for and it still does. None of the others, Honda, Kaw, Indian, or anything else fits my bill for one reason or another. When I started on Harleys, the only company doing any mass marketing was Honda and I didn't like them at all. You never saw a ad for a Triumph, BSA, or Harley anywhere except for in the very few motorcycle magazines available at the time but you could see a Honda on TV. "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". Remember that?
Last edited by roadking2000; Apr 17, 2018 at 04:01 PM.
I just hope that Harley is still around when Indian is splitting 50% market share with the MoCo. Harley will keep selling bikes but they'll need to drastically reorganize their business model if they are going to be successful for years to come.
The market has changed and most new riders aren't into the heritage. The newest generation of riders want lightweight, affordable and practical bikes. The rest of us will buy another Harley or an Indian. Two great bike companies fighting for a shrinking demographic.
What can be more practical than a street glide? Best bike on the planet if you ask me.
Never going to happen. Indian has an even smaller segment of potential buyers.
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