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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 03:37 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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That guy is a complete tool.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ludwig von Buzzthoven
That guy is a complete tool.
A tool for sure. But kind of on point. I don't think Harley knows who buys their products anymore.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:33 PM
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He's spot on.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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I like the new touring class models from the Softail up. I get the need to attract millennials with the lighter more naked bikes. They are losing market share so they need to try. Better than going back to making sleds and scooters.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by matte
A tool for sure. But kind of on point. I don't think Harley knows who buys their products anymore.
I agree. The reveal with free bikes was a disaster. Those celebrities didn't deserve a free Harley! It was apparent they could give two ***** about the bike, then to have two regular people to reveal the bikes and not give them the bike? Major fail HD. Those women deserved the bikes 1000 times more than any celebrity. Hell they have enough money to buy whatever bike they want. SMDH.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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He is probably right. But who really cares. Most people who are buying new Harley's don't really care about the commercials or unveiling of the new bikes (I didn't). They have already did their research on the bike they want before they buy it. Some just buy because it's the newest thing out (more power to them). Funny how you hear all the negatives but the bikes are going to sell. Will they sell as many as they need to? Don't know. Not all but most motorcycle sales are down.
 
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That dude is right on all counts in my book.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 05:06 PM
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They had to give them to millionaires cause working men don't want them.
We want real Harleys.

Slow, loud, bad a$$, that's American
 
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