2011 Models
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Southeastern Wisconsin
With the the losses they've been throwing, the layoffs they have had, the possibility of moving out of the York, PA plant where our Tourers are made, and dealerships going out of business ...
I'm more concerned with Harley just hunkering down and surviving for the long haul than I am with any new models right now.
I'm more concerned with Harley just hunkering down and surviving for the long haul than I am with any new models right now.
Harleys' recent history suggests that they are more interested in stealing market share from the competition than hunkering down and surviving. I seem to recall they introduced more new models in 2009 and 2010 than ever before, right?
The current promotion "competitive trade in" indicates that is the direction they are going (IMO).
Also the developement cycle they use in R&D is long enough that I really doubt they'll be any significant changes because of a couple of down years. Maybe a few years down the road, but I just don't see them getting cautious when there is market share to be taken.
I think it is more likely that the competition will continue to slow their developement cycles down and maybe even consider exiting some of their fringe businesses (like Honda motorcycles for example).
Remember "Screw it, Lets ride"?
Banned
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Pine Mountain, Ga.
You are not dreaming....... It will happen the parts are on the shelf.........One drawback.......It may be watercooled.......
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
........ and i'll keep the '05 for some 'every now & then, blindingly bright, old skool' fun ...... !
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Pine Mountain, Ga.
I wanted an 09 Rodie.... then I wanted all the Ultra stuff also but didn't want to build it.........So I will ride and still love the RKC til the MOCO gives me what I want out of the box..And I love this Yellow Glide......
Last edited by RickDeVon; Jan 2, 2010 at 03:30 PM.
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From: anacoco, la
personally, i think they did pretty good.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: USA
All I can say is too am looking forward to seeing the RG Ultra in all it's glory. I have mine close,but it would stilll cost too much to make it a real Ultra. Plus I really want to see what colors it might come in.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: North East
Was planning on buying myself a 2011 Ultra for my 60th birthday present. With Harley transitioning to the "New Harley Davidson" I'm going to wait and see. Downsizing the company and outsourcing portions of the previously in-house manufacturing proceess could be positive or negative.