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pritch
1st February 2018, 12:01
Harley are closing a US factory.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/harley-davidson-to-close-us-factory-as-sales-slide-2018-01-30

But as mentioned at the end of that article they are to start production of an electric bike.
EJK
1st February 2018, 12:04
But as mentioned at the end of that article they are to start production of an electric bike.

They must have built-in speakers to make potato sounds.
old slider
1st February 2018, 12:09
They certainly don't seem to go out of their way to encourage new bike owners judging by the loss of some high profile dealerships in NZ
jellywrestler
1st February 2018, 13:33
Harley are closing a US factory.

.

a bike factory or a bandana and t shirt one/
old slider
1st February 2018, 15:10
a bike factory or a bandana and t shirt one/


That probably matters very little to the 800 or so workers losing their job.
HenryDorsetCase
1st February 2018, 15:18
I am more likely than ever to buy one this year.
jellywrestler
1st February 2018, 15:34
That probably matters very little to the 800 or so workers losing their job.

and when times were good and bike sales increasing they gained jobs from it. not all businesses are they same as they were in 1903, and not all jobs are for life.
AllanB
1st February 2018, 17:35
I am more likely than ever to buy one this year.

What model?

Don't need the FUXKZB7CCH bit.

I'd be inclined to seriously look at a Indian scout over a HD.
HenryDorsetCase
2nd February 2018, 13:56
What model?

Don't need the FUXKZB7CCH bit.

I'd be inclined to seriously look at a Indian scout over a HD.

Street Bob
Grumph
2nd February 2018, 15:04
They're apparently closing the aluminium foundry division in Adelaide too. About 200 jobs to go.
But that one may be as a result of Trumps tax credits for returning jobs to the US.
FJRider
2nd February 2018, 16:05
... But as mentioned at the end of that article they are to start production of an electric bike.

It will be hard to tell if the whine is from bike ... or the rider .. :shifty:
old slider
2nd February 2018, 16:26
and when times were good and bike sales increasing they gained jobs from it. not all businesses are they same as they were in 1903, and not all jobs are for life.


True.

I still don't understand the angst often aimed towards HD owners who wear HD branded clothing etc.

There will be not too many vehicle brands that don't have their logo or name etc printed onto something for their supporters to wear.
old slider
2nd February 2018, 16:57
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-30/harley-davidson-is-making-an-electric-motorcycle-after-livewire



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