Harley sales
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The real problem I have with Harley is that this American company should lead and innovate much more than they do. Why aren't they the world leader in motorcycle innovation? Why haven't they diversified more? Why not have dirt bikes, adventure bikes and cafe bikes? How can a company like KTM go from being bankrupt and out of business for 10 years to having bikes that swept Dakar this year?
#56
I love my bike all the while accepting its pretty much second rate vs any other make be it Jap or BMW or the likes. A lot of times i drool over a bike with up to date functionality and technology. The touring line cost as much as or more than a fully loaded mid size sedan or compact. That is a problem for many. The question is does HD consider its product a luxury item? By the pricing i can say yes.
Lets face it the Shadows from Honda are superior in every way performance and handling wise to any Sporty or Dyna. When you buy a Kawi, Honda, BMW or Yamaha you don't have to upgrade anything off the showroom floor unlike HD who put there bikes on the floor with crap suspensions and performance stock wise. For the price HD sells there bikes for we should not have to upgrade anything.
Its laughable that HD came out with the Street's. They can't run with the Jap starter line performance bikes or are even close. HD need to get away from the sell and upgrade model into a model thats good off the showroom floor. Of all the bikes I've owned the only brand i had to make ride and perform well was Harley's. If i drop 20k+ on a motorcycle i shouldn't have to spend a penny more to make it mine. The exhaust sound should be awesome, the ride should be awesome and the performance should be awesome.
The future market is not me i.e. a baby boomer and HD in order to survive must be able to produce a product that millennial and beyond are attracted to. I'm looking for a new bike to replace my relic Sportster. I know i'd be more satisfied from a quality and performance standpoint from just about any model other than a Harley.
Lets face it the Shadows from Honda are superior in every way performance and handling wise to any Sporty or Dyna. When you buy a Kawi, Honda, BMW or Yamaha you don't have to upgrade anything off the showroom floor unlike HD who put there bikes on the floor with crap suspensions and performance stock wise. For the price HD sells there bikes for we should not have to upgrade anything.
Its laughable that HD came out with the Street's. They can't run with the Jap starter line performance bikes or are even close. HD need to get away from the sell and upgrade model into a model thats good off the showroom floor. Of all the bikes I've owned the only brand i had to make ride and perform well was Harley's. If i drop 20k+ on a motorcycle i shouldn't have to spend a penny more to make it mine. The exhaust sound should be awesome, the ride should be awesome and the performance should be awesome.
The future market is not me i.e. a baby boomer and HD in order to survive must be able to produce a product that millennial and beyond are attracted to. I'm looking for a new bike to replace my relic Sportster. I know i'd be more satisfied from a quality and performance standpoint from just about any model other than a Harley.
#57
As for "quality" I'd say the fit and finish on Harley's are generally among the best in the industry. Shocks should be better for what we pay and I've owned and enjoyed almost every other manufacturer of motorcycle over the past 30 years. They make great bikes, but I ride every day and the bike I'm happiest on 98% of the time is a Harley because it is the most pleasurable to ride. That is "performance" that matters to me.
#58
Not sure where you get your information . They have had extend service plans for used Harleys for years....
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service
#59
Not sure where you get your information . They have had extend service plans for used Harleys for years....
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service
n sending out emails
Last edited by jd05flhtci; 01-24-2016 at 07:12 PM.
#60
Not sure where you get your information . They have had extend service plans for used Harleys for years....
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service
"The Extended Service Plan (ESP) covers new motorcycles for seven years and covers used Harley® motorcycles for up to five years. And the best part is that repair costs are "locked in." All you'll ever pay is the $50 deductible for covered repairs per visit, not per repair. Now that's a good deal."
Just one link to explain it but there are plenty more.
http://www.destinationharley.com/har...tended-service