They’re slow and sound like ****.impartialobserver » 02 Jun 2023, 1:38 pm » wrote: ↑ this does not seem like a wise move for Harley Davidson. Their sales have been stagnating if not declining. Personally, I have never romanticized them. Main reason is my dad and his friends having Harleys from 1976 to 1981 that were constantly needing repairs.
HD had a good resurgence during the early 2000's that ran for well over a decade.
I remember when some used to say HD stands for another "Hundred Dollars"impartialobserver » 02 Jun 2023, 1:56 pm » wrote: ↑ It was such a buzz kill. I would get all sorts of amped up. They would go out for a ride to one of the reservoirs in Southern Idaho on various Saturdays and go fishing. While I did not care about fishing yet.. I was going to be able to ride a Harley. And Friday night.. the inevitable trip to the parts store and most times..by mid-saturday they would put it in the garage and call it a day.
My brother-in-law did the norm. Happy to be placed on a 1 1/2 year waiting list for his new EVO and just as happy paying $5K over MSRP when it arrived.RedheadedStranger » 02 Jun 2023, 6:25 pm » wrote: ↑ HD had a good resurgence during the early 2000's that ran for well over a decade.
Dealers were popping up and expanding showrooms all over, sales were through the roof and production couldn't keep up with demand, which drove prices on new and late model used bikes through the roof.
I remember around 2008 or so a new Softail Deluxe was stickering for around $25K plus in certain areas, and the dealers couldn't keep them in stock. They were also offering 7 and 10 year loans on certain models to keep the monthly payments low so everyone could get them a hog. It was nuts.
They certainly cut hay while the sun was shining during the period, because I don't see it anywhere near like that now.

Skans » 02 Jun 2023, 12:04 pm » wrote: ↑ Yeah, I'm not sure what Harley Davidson thinks its going to get out of any partnership with Queer-Beer. But, maybe Harley knows more about their riders than I do....
Harley riders are mostly **** eating dick suckers - no offense to anyone who rides a harley.DeezerShoove » 02 Jun 2023, 4:35 pm » wrote: ↑ Harley Davidson doesn't need a black eye from Bud Lite-In-The-Loafers.
...or a brown eye. If this "partnership" is real, **** them too.
They should have stayed away.
Pandering, marketing, manipulating so easily.
Will bikers be that pliable?
I was always partial to Hondas myself. Had a couple of Kawas too... but I have ridden some Harleys.Cannonpointer » 02 Jun 2023, 10:41 pm » wrote: ↑ Harley riders are mostly **** eating dick suckers - no offense to anyone who rides a harley.
It's a stupid move of Harley Davidson, why would they want to prove South Park right...Skans » 02 Jun 2023, 12:04 pm » wrote: ↑ Yeah, I'm not sure what Harley Davidson thinks its going to get out of any partnership with Queer-Beer. But, maybe Harley knows more about their riders than I do....

All Chiefs and no Indians vs all Indians and no ChiefsDeplorablePatriot » 02 Jun 2023, 11:36 am » wrote: ↑ Buttweiser is despirate. Trying to rise from the dead. And, IMO, Harley Davidson is crazy to have that association, and may be treading on thin sales because of it.
Like partnering with Typhoid Mary.
My respect for Harley just took a hit. And a ****.
Budweiser to 'Boost Testosterone' with Harley Partnership (hdforums.com)
impartialobserver » 02 Jun 2023, 1:38 pm » wrote: ↑ this does not seem like a wise move for Harley Davidson. Their sales have been stagnating if not declining. Personally, I have never romanticized them. Main reason is my dad and his friends having Harleys from 1976 to 1981 that were constantly needing repairs.
Liberals on the road are more dangerous than deer. Like a liberal in the headlights, as they say.RedheadedStranger » 02 Jun 2023, 10:54 pm » wrote: ↑ I was always partial to Hondas myself. Had a couple of Kawas too... but I have ridden some Harleys.
I've become a bit too aware of my mortality in my older years to get on one now. I just don't think I would do too well in a spill at this point.
Much truth to that, especially the milky white Microsoft worker and his wife who don the leather chaps, vest, half-helmet, leather tassels and daddy-O sunglasses after a morning ****.Cannonpointer » 02 Jun 2023, 10:41 pm » wrote: ↑ Harley riders are mostly **** eating dick suckers - no offense to anyone who rides a harley.
Kobia2 » 02 Jun 2023, 5:43 pm » wrote: ↑ And here we have the "Dykes on Bikes" Pride Parade.....
Note how the Bull Dykes are out front in the lead ---- and the Homo men are bringing up the rear... Who wouldn't be delighted to have these good people endorsing their company's products?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MabRaoVY3LU
Indian definitely had some huge issues & kinks to work out when the company was resurrected in the late 90's after going out of Business in the mid 50s ....... Once it was bought out & taken over by Polaris Corp in 2011, they started to move in the right direction... Some of the old original Indians were stunning Bikes...Bob » 03 Jun 2023, 5:46 am » wrote: ↑ All Chiefs and no Indians vs all Indians and no Chiefs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWCpf53r8Y4



I'll take Model 841. That would break the bank.Kobia2 » 03 Jun 2023, 1:06 pm » wrote: ↑ Indian definitely had some huge issues & kinks to work out when the company was resurrected in the late 90's after going out of Business in the mid 50s ....... Once it was bought out & taken over by Polaris Corp in 2011, they started to move in the right direction... Some of the old original Indians were stunning Bikes...
1939 Indian Scout
1940 Indian Chief
1916 Indian Power Plus
1933 Indian Four Stroke
[img]https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.motorcycleclassics.com/images/2011/08/11102433/1933-Indian-Four-07-jpg.jpg[/img]
WW2 Indian Model 841
My son brought an old Kawasaki snow mobile over, I'm going to check and see if it has a magneto ignition that will run without batteries, will work great in nuclear winter conditions.Kobia2 » 03 Jun 2023, 1:06 pm » wrote: ↑ Indian definitely had some huge issues & kinks to work out when the company was resurrected in the late 90's after going out of Business in the mid 50s ....... Once it was bought out & taken over by Polaris Corp in 2011, they started to move in the right direction... Some of the old original Indians were stunning Bikes...
1939 Indian Scout
1940 Indian Chief
1916 Indian Power Plus
1933 Indian Four Stroke
[img]https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.motorcycleclassics.com/images/2011/08/11102433/1933-Indian-Four-07-jpg.jpg[/img]
WW2 Indian Model 841