Originally Posted by mkguitar

maybe not.

for the first 10 years of HOG demand far outstripped production...remember that 1990 had TWO YEAR wait lists for new bikes...and total production in those years was about 25,000 units. By about 1995 we had 40,000 units ( all models).

HD was smart to develop HOG and there were/are some useful benefits- for instance my "life membership" cost me about $135 in the early 90's.

back then it was common for dealers to give a 10% discount, I got my insurance through them and also roadside. HOG also had a reward program for info on stolen bikes.

and some magazines.

I'm a loner and hate groups- other really like a "pre-fab family" and for them it gives them a way to get out and riding. some of these involved HOG people are great ambassadors and rack up alot of smilin' miles.

I don;t think that HOG is a huge innovation, but it's not a bummer.

new owners get to try it for free, those who don;t need it don't have to join up

mike

Originally Posted by J929626

Yes. If they had not created the Owner Experience the company would have died long ago.