Harley shuts down for a week...

rdkng88 · 01-10-2008, 7:51 PM

RIDE RIDE RIDE THAT IS WHAT IT IS ABOUT !!

flogsalot · 01-14-2008, 6:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RodeRash

Harley knows what their customers want, and they build it for them.
They do it very well. Because they understand their market so well, they have a huge market share. Every Japanese manufacturer has a Harley clone, but Harley still kicks all their collective asses when it comes to sales.
Harley is sucessful and they make money. That's what it's all about.

Why does it upset you guys that Harley does so well with a motorcycle that is not even in competition with the kind of bikes you ride?

i think its because members here are insecure about there cbr1100xxsuperblackbird,ive never come across a site dedicated to a particular model that bags other bikes/brands like this one.
if you think its good for your economy for a manufacturer to shut down for a week, think about if that same manufacturer decided to send all of there operations off shore, i'm sure it would have some effect on the local economy, would have a devestating effect to those employed by HD, but i guess if it was made in japan or wherever it would be good then, hey?

Nutter67 · 01-14-2008, 6:50 AM

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Originally Posted by flogsalot

i think its because members here are insecure about there cbr1100xxsuperblackbird,ive never come across a site dedicated to a particular model that bags other bikes/brands like this one.

If you dont like us, then piss off.

OZDave · 01-14-2008, 9:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flogsalot

i think its because members here are insecure about there cbr1100xxsuperblackbird,ive never come across a site dedicated to a particular model that bags other bikes/brands like this one.
if you think its good for your economy for a manufacturer to shut down for a week, think about if that same manufacturer decided to send all of there operations off shore, i'm sure it would have some effect on the local economy, would have a devestating effect to those employed by HD, but i guess if it was made in japan or wherever it would be good then, hey?

1. This site is for a particular model. What did you expect?
2. There are a lot of other model riders here. For example, the connie 14 group seems to be growing. Everyone bags everyone and everything here. The only insecurity I have seen here is when the HD brand is mentioned. Boy, knickers get in a bunch then!

Just look at the guys selling Birds with ridiculous claims in the blog. They get shot down quickly. Even the Bird cops flack for not keeping up sometimes. (...but if the riders were equal

)

Get over yourself.

aaaahhhhh!

Get a life.

TheBird · 01-14-2008, 9:56 AM

Just wonder... Why is harley parts produced in asia?? if you buy a harley part, it says "produced in china or taiwan. inspecded by americans"
Well its good harley is all american then.

So, why is there harley discussion in xx site? i belive they got their own site to discuss their "wont start" or "shit-no oil" bikes

mikedevine · 01-14-2008, 2:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBird

Just wonder... Why is harley parts produced in asia?? if you buy a harley part, it says "produced in china or taiwan. inspecded by americans"
Well its good harley is all american then.

So, why is there harley discussion in xx site? i belive they got their own site to discuss their "wont start" or "shit-no oil" bikes

I may be wrong, but I believe it involves profits and a global economy. If a company can get parts, materials, etc overseas at a cheaper price, they do so. This can either lower costs or increase profits. I'm sure most companies want to increase profits rather than lower prices to us, the consumers. I would have to guess that most anything that says "American made" today has parts or materials from overseas. It's just plain economics. It amazes me the hatred displayed toward Harley. So they make a bike for a certain consumer, big deal! To each his own. If we were all exactly the same, life would get pretty boring.

TheBird · 01-14-2008, 3:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikedevine

It amazes me the hatred displayed toward Harley. So they make a bike for a certain consumer, big deal! To each his own. If we were all exactly the same, life would get pretty boring.

Well well well.... About harley, what amazes me is that they are making the same shit since the 20`s, and people are buying it, and pay way to much, the technology at thoose bikes is "%&¤##¤&&¤/()&" crap. well, you also have crap from England as well, but they are trying to make progress and develop. (but do they sucsee?) hehe no comment.

And as you say, :if we were all exacly the same, life would get pretty boring!
That is so right as it can get.

Who should we make fun of if we all did ride the same bike?? that would be boring...

And if someone is wondering,: Yess i dont like hareys,triumph,norton,bsa...
probably the same opinion as thoose who ride harleys triumph bla bla bla means about japaneese bikes.

flogsalot · 01-14-2008, 3:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutter67

If you dont like us, then piss off.

hmm didn't know i had to like anyone here, i'm entitled to an opinion, guess some are a bit sensitive hey mr moderater

mikedevine · 01-14-2008, 3:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBird

Who should we make fun of if we all did ride the same bike?? that would be boring...

We could still make fun of people who ride scooters and those that wave to them!

TheBird · 01-14-2008, 3:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikedevine

We could still make fun of people who ride scooters and those that wave to them!

if its a hd or england made so...

remember that the moped/scooter riders is future bikers,

have o care of them, but wave.. hehe no.

uncatchablTrent · 01-14-2008, 5:27 PM

Harley Davidson's quality control has gone up since the seventies. They even all have fuel injection now, which isn't true yet of the Japanese bikes. My biggest issue with H-D is that the bikes are expensive, compared to the competition. Honda should send that fuel-injected 750cc shadow to the U.S. Although what I really want is that new CB1000R.

TheBird · 01-14-2008, 5:43 PM

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Originally Posted by uncatchablTrent

Harley Davidson's quality control has gone up since the seventies. They even all have fuel injection now, which isn't true yet of the Japanese bikes. My biggest issue with H-D is that the bikes are expensive, compared to the competition. Honda should send that fuel-injected 750cc shadow to the U.S. Although what I really want is that new CB1000R.

If h-d quality control has gone up(since 70`s), you mean 20`s i hope , might better because the part production is in taiwan ?

And who is always making engines better and better ? H-D ? dont think so.
Even triumph has improved a litle bit.

AMEN

They are stoned aged.And because they had put on som f.injected model dosent mean that they are improved. just more parts to break down

and yes, some jap.models has carbs, if its a question..but they runs, well!
And prices for a h-d compared to quality

no comment.

rdkng88 · 01-18-2008, 7:12 PM

Bird you sure seem angry is it because we cant get a new xx and all the Harleys are still in production ?

TheBird · 01-18-2008, 7:29 PM

nah, not angry. it would be fun to see what honda would do to a new xx!

about harlys... its just crap

rdkng88 · 01-18-2008, 8:04 PM

would love to see a new xx my 98 and my 02 still fill my needs but would buy a new xx if honda would build. I still love my Ultra too !!

Para045 · 01-19-2008, 1:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mikedevine

We could still make fun of people who ride scooters and those that wave to them!

Calling Captain

Yoo Hoo were are you "scooterboy"

TheBird · 04-20-2008, 4:34 PM

And here is a good one about BMW bikes, nice nice

http://www.brainsweb.co.uk/uploads/the-wrong-bike.wmv