They didnt increase the cost with the new models. They reduced it. Sharing platforms among different models is the oldest manufacturing trick there is.

The sales are declining because people like the poster who responded to you " I buy Harleys because they are Harleys" are in decline. And I am one of them by the way. People who buy Harleys because they are Harleys are not born anymore, they are dying.

 

Thank you gentlemen, one and all, for the past 25 pages of entertainment, during the reading of which I did not buy a single thing on the internet. Having recently bought a BMW 1200GAS, while loving my Road Glide no less, I am able to see quite clearly everyone's perspective on the problems with HD and it's entrappment between the oncoming generations and the old-guard customers, almost none of whom are older than myself. There aren't any sure-fire quick solutions to the problems of Harley, or the M/C industry in general, but as things are looking now, in order to survive, the companies are going to have to get leaner and more efficient without totally alienating their customer base. I won't ever buy another bike of any kind, but I'll keep riding my geezerglide, at least part-time, as long as I can pick Shamu up off of the driveway. Winter is the best time to **** and moan about any subject that someone wants to bring up. Be of good cheer, Spring will come, sooner for some and later for others, but if you live, it will come. Happy New Year and stay warm. JD

 

I'm the poster he's responding to for what it's worth.

To be honest, I don't really even care that Harley is dying. I love Harleys, it's become a huge part of my life. That said, I wouldn't buy a new Harley and have no plans to. All of my bikes are old bikes and all of my parts come from friends, swapmeets, and connections. Anything that I can get from the dealer I can get in the aftermarket if I need it and usually for way cheaper.

I don't think there's a bike that's come out after the Evo that I would want.

EDIT: I shouldn't say I don't care. It would be a bummer if they didn't exist anymore because I do like the brand and the history. What I'm really saying is that if HD went under tomorrow, it wouldn't affect me too much if at all.

 

Had no idea they were on the decline. I guess I should buy something trendy. haha.

 

I hear you there. I'm right with you.

Of course, by that standard, Harley already stopped making Harleys a long time ago.

Which is pretty much why the new stuff doesn't interest me in the slightest.

 

You old dogs are not being alienated you're dying off, big difference.
As far as fuel injection, Bluetooth, heated grips,etc... harleys have all of that **** and if moco doesn't want to die with you they will change with the times like they have before

 

he's not old (seriously)... just old spirited

 

Nothing wrong with that

 

I've noticed a HUGE DECLINE in Harley riding, at least in my area. I used to see Harleys all over the place, almost every day. Then about a month ago, nothing. All I see now is snow, salt and cinders.

 

Put your cold gear on and get out there