2019 predictions
#31
09-01-2017, 08:55 AM
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#32
09-02-2017, 06:39 PM
I worked at a Harley dealer in the early 80s. We sold a LOT of Wide Gildes, Low Riders and even more Sportsters. I know times have changed.
I have a 2015 FLHT and a 2001 Sportster... I ride that dumb Sportster way more than the big motor, its just plain fun. Kinda cramped for me & wife tho and she's skinny.
The big bike is definitely better for most everything but that XL is just plain fun.
Shakes like crazy, I like it.
What will Harley do with the XL line? Who knows
I have a 2015 FLHT and a 2001 Sportster... I ride that dumb Sportster way more than the big motor, its just plain fun. Kinda cramped for me & wife tho and she's skinny.
The big bike is definitely better for most everything but that XL is just plain fun.
Shakes like crazy, I like it.
What will Harley do with the XL line? Who knows
#33
08-09-2018, 10:51 AM
they honestly cant even compete with americans... indian scouts and victory octanes on slaughter hd on performance. the scouts and octanes are 85-100 hp, stock (before mods). scout 60 (883 beater) is 65hp stock. folks spend hella bucks trying to get 100 out of a sporty. the indian aftermarket support is rising as well, custom builders are making monsters, and folks are accepting indian.
hd will get in gear, hopefully. more and more people are buying scouts, scramblers, and dual sports. there are so many sportsters out there that you could buy/build/maintain one without harley ever seeing a dollar from you. the will need to freshen up the sporty brand. the roadster is a start. the rest are sorta tired and old.
a new engine and a performance focus would be great. the majority of folks that will say sh** like oh... but, my bike is just fine" or "i like my sportster blah blah" aren't buying new bike or going to the dealer much... again, no money for hd. lip service does not pay the bills.
hd will get in gear, hopefully. more and more people are buying scouts, scramblers, and dual sports. there are so many sportsters out there that you could buy/build/maintain one without harley ever seeing a dollar from you. the will need to freshen up the sporty brand. the roadster is a start. the rest are sorta tired and old.
a new engine and a performance focus would be great. the majority of folks that will say sh** like oh... but, my bike is just fine" or "i like my sportster blah blah" aren't buying new bike or going to the dealer much... again, no money for hd. lip service does not pay the bills.
#34
08-09-2018, 12:03 PM
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