Comments on: Harley Davidson Sales Down – Lower Production and Job Cuts Planned

By: Blackpearl

Blackpearl — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:58:43 +0000

After reading through all of the comments, I really don’t think anyone in there right mind would want to see HD go under in anyway. But you have to be honest and look at the other comparable bikes out there. Look at the new Kawasaki Voyager, compared to the Electra Glide Classic, In Canada your getting a far supperior bike with the Kawasaki and it’s 5 thousand dollars cheaper before tax. Thats almost 6 grand cheaper and your getting a better bike?????? Now if Harley lowered there prices to a realistic price they would definatly sell more bikes,

By: MIckey D

MIckey D — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:04:46 +0000

I do not want to see HD fail but would not shed a tear if my local dealer went under. They are heartless ripoffs. As far as the line goes thats up to harley they have had a few winners in the past few years one being the deluxe which was there top seller for a few years.Thing is they are building these bigger motors with all the EPA junk that goes with it seems like nothing can run as well as it could with all this crap they have to install. They will weather it out and do what they have to to survive. Harley is still #1 in my book and if they were to fail it would be the end of an era that i had never hoped to see

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:30:41 +0000

Geesh… Lots of trash talking going on here. But, that’s the beauty of living in America… I own a Harley Ultraclassic. I’ve owned a Kawasaki (’79 LTD 1000), Yamaha (’81 Maxim) and a Honda (’81 Goldwing). The Harley is my favorite as it’s big enough for me (6’4″, 240#) and, at about 2500 rpm @ 70 mph, it’s not screaming as tho it’s about to explode. And, at 44 mpg, it’s a lot more thrifty than my ’00 F-150. So… My $.02 on the story? H-D will do what all the other companies are doing, surviving. When the dust settles and the pieces are all swept up, H-D, along with most of the other THINKING companies, will still be in business. And, FWIW, the choice of a Harley or a Honda or a Victory is just a personal as that of Coke over Pepsi or 7-Up over Sprite… Doesn’t make any of us any better/worse than another. Y’all have a nice weekend…

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:16:04 +0000

Well those tax dollars I lived on saved your ass. Lets see 2nd best, don’t think so. I think Its #1. yep Toyota is #1, not sure where chevy is, someplace near the bottom.
I’m not Bitter, Although I’m bored because its like I’m talking to a little kid. I think bitter describes you. Now I’m going to stop posting as it really is a waste of time talking to you. Oh I almost forgot, I still get those tax payers checks, and I will for the rest of my life, so I guess you are paying for my Toyota, thanks.
Now go brush your tooth and get ready for bed.
I’ll catch you on the next discussion.

By: Tin Man 2

Tin Man 2 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:31:49 +0000

Bob, You lived off our tax dollars for your whole working life, Your career was your choice, Your choice to brag up toyota and denounce GM shows how bitter you are, The GM suvs are the best in the world in every measured catagory, If you choose to buy Asian I guess thats ok, BUT do not delude yourself, Your buying 2nd best.