Why do they do this?
#81
03-29-2011, 12:42 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
After riding Goldwing for 32 years I even admit that Harleys have a certain mystique, visual appeal, best accessory options, cultural draw that only Harley offers. H-D left out a few qualities that would have made the list complete and that would have also made it the best motorcycle ever. Those qualities are, more dependability, workmanship, better drivability per dollars spent, fair and consistent dealer service, more reasonable warranty period, to mention a few.
what would you consider a 'more reasonable warranty'? the other bikes i've looked at offer a 1 year warranty, with a mileage cap. hd is 2 years unlimited....
as far as reliability, i've not had any problems that i have had to take my 5 hds to the dealer for, with the exception of a stuck speedo reset button.
dealer network? hd seems pretty good to me. even though the closest to me is 50 miles away. and i have heard some horror stories about the metric dealer service department as well....
#82
03-29-2011, 01:15 PM
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Much as folks prefer a chevy over a ford or a toyota over a Honda, it really doesn't matter what someone else rides, all that matters to me is that I ride what I want to.
#83
03-29-2011, 07:08 PM
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I don't know about anyone else, but I seem to enjoy checking out the HD signs and ads more than the metric signs and ads. I even get a kick out of that HD "cage" commercial running on TV lately. Meeting Marisa Miller in person at a dealership wasn't a bad thing either. Of course, seeing some woman get off on a vibrator equipped HD passenger seat at a poker run can be entertaining as well. Perhaps, the HD marketing is just taking its toll.
#84
03-29-2011, 08:40 PM
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#85
03-29-2011, 09:34 PM
My sig says the rest!
#86
03-29-2011, 10:30 PM
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Ah... the good 'ol "Cheaper-but-just-as-good" justification speech.
Then the Brand X bike gets only a thousand miles on it in a year.
Then they finally figure out what's missing and get an HD. Sell Brand X at a loss after eating the depreciation.
It's right about this point that I remind them that they haven't saved ****.
I'm kind of an *** that way.
Then the Brand X bike gets only a thousand miles on it in a year.
Then they finally figure out what's missing and get an HD. Sell Brand X at a loss after eating the depreciation.
It's right about this point that I remind them that they haven't saved ****.
I'm kind of an *** that way.
#87
03-30-2011, 04:10 AM
As long as they're on 2 wheels, they're very much like the rest of us. Now if they start ragging about how much better, faster....blah....blah....blah their bike is compared to mine, then we could have a problem.
#88
03-30-2011, 04:59 AM
Stellar HDF Member
You know , the REAL bottom line here is that we should be glad there are lots of people who think the way they do . If everyone owned a Harley then it wouldn't feel as special to own one as it does now . Actually ALOT of that is already lost . I remember when owning a Harley meant a long wait if you ordered it new and a long search if you where looking for a used one . Now , they pump them out like Honda and Kawasaki does and will finance anyone regardless of income or credit and every want a be dick head is riding around on a brand new one . The mystique that Harley once had is all but gone today and I find that sad . I get the feeling , the connection of owning a Harley and I'll never ride anything else now that I have a Harley though .
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