November 16th, 2007 Dealer Network

Attention: All Harley-Davidson Dealers (Classified Internal: Dealer Principal Only)
Subject: 2008 Rocker™ launch update

Deliveries of Rocker™ models are now tentatively planned for mid February. Factory Audited units will be held for release until there is a sufficient number to deliver one of either Rocker™ models to the entire dealer network. We can confirm that product engineering issues as well as component quality factors are quickly being addressed.

This revised launch timing compromises your position with retail customers and we apologize for the inconvenience. Harley-Davidson is committed to providing the highest quality products to the dealer network and your retail customers. This allows us the opportunity to assure that the new Rocker™ exceeds our customer’s expectations.

Harley-Davidson Actions Taken: Because of this revised launch timing, all Rocker™ orders are cancelled until further notice. Phase III Softail orders have been pulled forward to replace vacated production slots assuring a steady flow of Softail product into your dealership.

Dealer Action Recommended: Share this information with your Motorcycle Sales Professionals.

 

wath a mess ...

 

Hey,
Atleast they are fixing issues with it before shipping it. Thats good of them.

 

I'll just have to wait till Feburary not to by one [&:]

 

this is ridiculous... about to go pull my $ and get something else

 

So what are the problems that they're addressing?

It's better that they fix them before releasin them. Imagine the complaining if they released them with a bunch of known problems...

Cheers!
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i asked one of the HD guys at the motorcycle show last week and he said they were having problems with the rear fender

 

With all the delays and unknowns I don't think I wouldwant to be one of the first to ride this thing down the road...

I never heard of anyting like this from any other bike maker....


Mike
NY

 

I put money down on a Rocker C back in July. Last month I decided to cancel it and bought an anniversary edition Heritage instead. Been having a blast ever since.

 

i was the first at my dealer with deposit whenever it was that HD first put it on their web-site(june-july), i wonder how much intrest i have now LOL.
its really the only HD i like(in stock form), im afraid that if i do go get my $ back it may go on a victory 8-ball