People say Harley’s are priced too high
#241
03-08-2018, 06:45 AM
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It’s always been that way. When I started riding back in 1976 it was that way. Me and my friends couldn’t afford a brand new anything, much less a brand new Harley. Even nice used Harleys were out of reach for us. Want to know why? Because Harleys hold their value better than Jap bikes do. My first bike was a used Yamaha 650. Not because I was a loyal Yamaha fan boy but because it was the nicest bike I could afford. Even a nice used Sportster was out of my price range and Harley didn’t make small bikes like the Yamaha 650. Now HD is trying to offer an affordable entry level street bike but nobody’s interested in buying one. I doubt very seriously if the street line will survive long term.
This! as a millennial buying a new motorcycle, I didn't walk out with a 40k cvo, settled for a low mileage dyna so I totally agree. As for the street, meh I preferred a used bike that felt like a Harley opposed to the street which wasn't terrible to drive, just wasn't for me. That being sad, neither was the sportster
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03-08-2018, 06:51 AM
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This! as a millennial buying a new motorcycle, I didn't walk out with a 40k cvo, settled for a low mileage dyna so I totally agree. As for the street, meh I preferred a used bike that felt like a Harley opposed to the street which wasn't terrible to drive, just wasn't for me. That being sad, neither was the sportster
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03-08-2018, 08:36 PM
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#245
03-08-2018, 09:38 PM
Because the only appeal to a Harley is that it lets you dress like a pirate? Seriously, are you that bitter?
And no, I'm not a pirate. I wear a full-face, and a Motoport all-kevlar riding suit. Wouldn't be caught dead in a half-helmet or bare-headed with a bandanna. And yes, I'm a happy owner of a Harley, and yes, it's an M8.
And no, I'm not a pirate. I wear a full-face, and a Motoport all-kevlar riding suit. Wouldn't be caught dead in a half-helmet or bare-headed with a bandanna. And yes, I'm a happy owner of a Harley, and yes, it's an M8.
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03-08-2018, 10:46 PM
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03-09-2018, 06:23 AM
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03-09-2018, 08:28 AM
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A slight over simplification but here goes .
Those of us that own a new motorcycle , understand they're at a fairly high price point,and somewhat with that goes a brand loyalty inclusion but nonetheless we all bought one knowing what the cost impost, it's simply the price of admission to this new Harley groove most of us are on.
Those who can't afford one and don't have a new bike are going to say they're at too high a price point for what you're getting and for what you're getting per dollar they'll waffle that they're junk and unreliable and that's why they don't own one rather than admit they are underfunded.
Somewhere in the middle is the truth.
Oxycontin rooolz !
Those of us that own a new motorcycle , understand they're at a fairly high price point,and somewhat with that goes a brand loyalty inclusion but nonetheless we all bought one knowing what the cost impost, it's simply the price of admission to this new Harley groove most of us are on.
Those who can't afford one and don't have a new bike are going to say they're at too high a price point for what you're getting and for what you're getting per dollar they'll waffle that they're junk and unreliable and that's why they don't own one rather than admit they are underfunded.
Somewhere in the middle is the truth.
Oxycontin rooolz !
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#250
03-09-2018, 08:37 AM
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A slight over simplification but here goes .
Those of us that own a new motorcycle , understand they're at a fairly high price point,and somewhat with that goes a brand loyalty inclusion but nonetheless we all bought one knowing what the cost impost, it's simply the price of admission to this new Harley groove most of us are on.
Those who can't afford one and don't have a new bike are going to say they're at too high a price point for what you're getting and for what you're getting per dollar they'll waffle that they're junk and unreliable and that's why they don't own one rather than admit they are underfunded.
Somewhere in the middle is the truth.
Oxycontin rooolz !
Those of us that own a new motorcycle , understand they're at a fairly high price point,and somewhat with that goes a brand loyalty inclusion but nonetheless we all bought one knowing what the cost impost, it's simply the price of admission to this new Harley groove most of us are on.
Those who can't afford one and don't have a new bike are going to say they're at too high a price point for what you're getting and for what you're getting per dollar they'll waffle that they're junk and unreliable and that's why they don't own one rather than admit they are underfunded.
Somewhere in the middle is the truth.
Oxycontin rooolz !
But again, not a damn thing I have ever done with my bikes, ever, has been about the money ..... it’s been about Freedom.