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seruzawa · 10-16-2003, 05:17 AM

Here we go again!

nbyers · 10-16-2003, 05:31 AM

Buell? How are they doing? A loss leader for Harley or are they making money?

TatdNPrcd · 10-16-2003, 05:35 AM

Well, I guess H-D doesn't have to build an SV650 to make money. How DO they DO that?!?

captainwhoopass · 10-16-2003, 05:47 AM

Prolly 'cuz SVs don't make much money. Harley is smart enough to make bikes that rake in big profits.

Come on, where are the Harley haters? Already four posts and not one denouncing Harley for being an evil empire tricking lawyers and accountants into buying vibrating, oil leaking inferior air-cooled, pushrod engined motorcycles with incredibly low price/performance ratios.

seruzawa · 10-16-2003, 05:57 AM

Maybe this insane prosperity for Harley has made us awestruck. Who'da ever thunk that any company could be this successful this long selling, basically, two motorcycles? Apparently HD's imminent demise, as predicted by the usual infallible savants, has been greatly exaggerated. We may be in a recession, but HD would never know it.

HD has certainly been able to find what people want to buy and make it available for them. I'm just afarid that I'll be old and grey before I can afford another shovelhead basket project... er, maybe older and greyer would be a better depiction.

KPaulCook · 10-16-2003, 06:28 AM

[*]Thanks for making me another satisfied stockholder.[*]Thanks for buying overpriced bikes (way above the cost of making them)[*]Thanks for being loyal (like sheep) buyers of H-D apparel and accessories[*]Thanks for ignoring superior bikes built by Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki.[*] Thanks for buying a legend (a legend in how to market "vintage" bikes to aging baby boomers in the midst of midlife crisis's

Buzglyd · 10-16-2003, 06:32 AM

Don't forget about all those low mileage used Evos flooding the market and depressing the used prices.

That's gonna happen soon, right?

KPaulCook · 10-16-2003, 06:32 AM

Firebolt review

Eric · 10-16-2003, 06:56 AM

Was this intended to be an ironic title to the post? The review concludes:

"ItÂ’s easy to see the attraction to this unique machine. When riding previous Buell offerings, they provided a satisfyingly unique experience that faded with time in the saddle. After many miles on the new Firebolt, I never tired of going out for another ride on it. Dare I say that I even considered it as a possible addition to my garage of the future.

"The XB12R is worthy of consideration, especially to those who enjoy riding something a little different...

"The bottom line: The XB12R Firebolt is a breath of fresh air in a mostly cookie-cutter sportbike scene, and it offers a robust platform to personalize an interesting bike even further."

That sounds like a fairly positive conclusion.

seruzawa · 10-16-2003, 07:02 AM

...and all those pristine condition Knuckleheads gathering dust in old farmers' barns in the midwest!

10-16-2003, 05:17 AM	#1
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Another Record? Here we go again! __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

10-16-2003, 05:31 AM	#2
nbyers Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Jet City, WA Posts: 227	What About... Buell? How are they doing? A loss leader for Harley or are they making money?

10-16-2003, 05:35 AM	#3
TatdNPrcd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 416	Re: Another Record? Well, I guess H-D doesn't have to build an SV650 to make money. How DO they DO that?!? __________________ Cages are for Hamsters! http://www.ridetowork.org http://www.ironbutt.com

10-16-2003, 05:47 AM	#4
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: Another Record? Prolly 'cuz SVs don't make much money. Harley is smart enough to make bikes that rake in big profits. Come on, where are the Harley haters? Already four posts and not one denouncing Harley for being an evil empire tricking lawyers and accountants into buying vibrating, oil leaking inferior air-cooled, pushrod engined motorcycles with incredibly low price/performance ratios. __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs

10-16-2003, 05:57 AM	#5
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Another Record? Maybe this insane prosperity for Harley has made us awestruck. Who'da ever thunk that any company could be this successful this long selling, basically, two motorcycles? Apparently HD's imminent demise, as predicted by the usual infallible savants, has been greatly exaggerated. We may be in a recession, but HD would never know it. HD has certainly been able to find what people want to buy and make it available for them. I'm just afarid that I'll be old and grey before I can afford another shovelhead basket project... er, maybe older and greyer would be a better depiction. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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10-16-2003, 06:28 AM	#6
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Thank you Harley Boys. []Thanks for making me another satisfied stockholder.[]Thanks for buying overpriced bikes (way above the cost of making them)[]Thanks for being loyal (like sheep) buyers of H-D apparel and accessories[]Thanks for ignoring superior bikes built by Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki.[*] Thanks for buying a legend (a legend in how to market "vintage" bikes to aging baby boomers in the midst of midlife crisis's

10-16-2003, 06:32 AM	#7
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Another Record? Don't forget about all those low mileage used Evos flooding the market and depressing the used prices. That's gonna happen soon, right? __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

10-16-2003, 06:32 AM	#8
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Another bad review for the new Firebolt (reality check) Firebolt review

10-16-2003, 06:56 AM	#9
Eric Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 143	Re: Another bad review for the new Firebolt (reality check) Was this intended to be an ironic title to the post? The review concludes: "ItÂ’s easy to see the attraction to this unique machine. When riding previous Buell offerings, they provided a satisfyingly unique experience that faded with time in the saddle. After many miles on the new Firebolt, I never tired of going out for another ride on it. Dare I say that I even considered it as a possible addition to my garage of the future. "The XB12R is worthy of consideration, especially to those who enjoy riding something a little different... "The bottom line: The XB12R Firebolt is a breath of fresh air in a mostly cookie-cutter sportbike scene, and it offers a robust platform to personalize an interesting bike even further." That sounds like a fairly positive conclusion.

10-16-2003, 07:02 AM	#10
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Another Record? ...and all those pristine condition Knuckleheads gathering dust in old farmers' barns in the midwest! __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.