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Buzglyd · 01-22-2007, 07:29 AM

Sales in Europe up 31.2% for the quarter.

Dang and here I was told that Euros weren't into the whole Americana Biker image. They just want practical standards and sportbikes.

Those Canadians are crazy for HOGS too!

longride · 01-22-2007, 07:40 AM

Harley finally got the war-like propaganda machine in full swing in Europe, the likes of which haven't been seen since J Goebbles and the crew ruled Nazi Germany, and now the evil corporate monster that is The Motor Compay will force all those that have resisted buying a Harley for all these years to purchase one. It's a plot to take over the world. Der Harley liebenstraum!

Buzglyd · 01-22-2007, 07:42 AM

Next thing you know they'll be donating money to Euro orphanages the scoundrels!

MTRHEAD75 · 01-22-2007, 07:42 AM

I'm sure marketing there own line of beef jerky helped to promote higher sales in there bike line. lol.

Buzglyd · 01-22-2007, 07:48 AM

If it did you can bet the Japanese would be flooding the market with Kobe beef jerky.

seruzawa · 01-22-2007, 07:51 AM

Well, it stands to reason. Since we are moving into a brave new world where motorcycles will have horsepower limits and a plethora of new safety regulations one may as well buy a motorcycle that doesn't depreciate like a Yugo. Since the Europeans are all so much smarter than Americans they are leading the way into the glorious fatality-free future through Sportster ownership. All those who are vitally concerned about the safety of motorcyclists must welcome this new wave of ownership of motorcycles of 60hp or less. Horsepwer limits are just another step towards Total SafetyTM. Horsepwoer limits are part of a Complete Safety Regualtory Package that includes mandated helmets, tiered licensing, mandatory training, mandatory full gear and frequent retesting and safety inspections.

tomk2 · 01-22-2007, 07:51 AM

No matter how overweight, underpowered and boring I think Harley Davidson motorcycles are... I gotta hand it to them, for the last 20-some odd years their management team (and the rank-and-file) have been relentless in improving the company.

The fit, finish and build quality on their bikes is excellent, they know what their customers want and they've done a good job of leveraging the brand and creating new revenue streams with all the accessory crap. I guarantee that all other bike manufacturers (except maybe Honda) are watching enviously and would dearly love to emulate their success.

I only wish they made bikes for people who weren't fat and old...

but then that's what Buell is for, isn't it?

seruzawa · 01-22-2007, 07:52 AM

If their jerky is as good as their beer or whiskey I think I'll pass.

ksquid · 01-22-2007, 08:20 AM

There is always a peak before a bust. Interesting how folks read what they want to from these things.. Some folks say hey look at the increase European and Canadian sales. A counter would be will 30% of 100 bikes is 30.. So they sold 130 bikes in Finland.. Woopie doo..

Now the weak dollar is going to help Harley internationally. But eventually demographics will hit there as well..

A more telling number to me is that domestic sales were only up 0.3 % in the last quarter. Also, the note that the heavy weight cruiser market is declining..

Also one would expect a more dramatic increase in sales given the number of new models HD put out... rather because of the new bigger engine. But that didn't happen..

BrowningBAR · 01-22-2007, 08:22 AM

It's kind of tough to f*ck up jerkey.

01-22-2007, 07:29 AM	#1
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct Sales in Europe up 31.2% for the quarter. Dang and here I was told that Euros weren't into the whole Americana Biker image. They just want practical standards and sportbikes. Those Canadians are crazy for HOGS too! __________________ 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."

01-22-2007, 07:40 AM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct Harley finally got the war-like propaganda machine in full swing in Europe, the likes of which haven't been seen since J Goebbles and the crew ruled Nazi Germany, and now the evil corporate monster that is The Motor Compay will force all those that have resisted buying a Harley for all these years to purchase one. It's a plot to take over the world. Der Harley liebenstraum! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

01-22-2007, 07:42 AM	#3
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct Next thing you know they'll be donating money to Euro orphanages the scoundrels! __________________ 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."

01-22-2007, 07:42 AM	#4
MTRHEAD75 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 49	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct I'm sure marketing there own line of beef jerky helped to promote higher sales in there bike line. lol.

01-22-2007, 07:48 AM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct If it did you can bet the Japanese would be flooding the market with Kobe beef jerky. __________________ 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."

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01-22-2007, 07:51 AM	#6
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct Well, it stands to reason. Since we are moving into a brave new world where motorcycles will have horsepower limits and a plethora of new safety regulations one may as well buy a motorcycle that doesn't depreciate like a Yugo. Since the Europeans are all so much smarter than Americans they are leading the way into the glorious fatality-free future through Sportster ownership. All those who are vitally concerned about the safety of motorcyclists must welcome this new wave of ownership of motorcycles of 60hp or less. Horsepwer limits are just another step towards Total SafetyTM. Horsepwoer limits are part of a Complete Safety Regualtory Package that includes mandated helmets, tiered licensing, mandatory training, mandatory full gear and frequent retesting and safety inspections. __________________ 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.

01-22-2007, 07:51 AM	#7
tomk2 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 514	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct No matter how overweight, underpowered and boring I think Harley Davidson motorcycles are... I gotta hand it to them, for the last 20-some odd years their management team (and the rank-and-file) have been relentless in improving the company. The fit, finish and build quality on their bikes is excellent, they know what their customers want and they've done a good job of leveraging the brand and creating new revenue streams with all the accessory crap. I guarantee that all other bike manufacturers (except maybe Honda) are watching enviously and would dearly love to emulate their success. I only wish they made bikes for people who weren't fat and old... but then that's what Buell is for, isn't it?

01-22-2007, 07:52 AM	#8
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct If their jerky is as good as their beer or whiskey I think I'll pass. __________________ 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.

01-22-2007, 08:20 AM	#9
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct There is always a peak before a bust. Interesting how folks read what they want to from these things.. Some folks say hey look at the increase European and Canadian sales. A counter would be will 30% of 100 bikes is 30.. So they sold 130 bikes in Finland.. Woopie doo.. Now the weak dollar is going to help Harley internationally. But eventually demographics will hit there as well.. A more telling number to me is that domestic sales were only up 0.3 % in the last quarter. Also, the note that the heavy weight cruiser market is declining.. Also one would expect a more dramatic increase in sales given the number of new models HD put out... rather because of the new bigger engine. But that didn't happen..

01-22-2007, 08:22 AM	#10
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Harley-Davidson 4Q Profit Up 9.7 Pct It's kind of tough to f*ck up jerkey.