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    One man’s imperfect quest to build sportbikes in America (Erik Buell)

    One Man’s Imperfect Quest To Build Sportbikes In America
    good read.

    http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/one...ric-1704285665
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    Good read indeed and all the best to the bloke i reckon.
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    Found this not far from the above...

    http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/why...ant-1641411378

    Pretty much on the money I reckon.
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    Enjoyed reading that. I hope he succeeds in his next venture. I have had a good look at the EBR's at the local dealer they are a pretty sexy looking beast shame it didn't work out.

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    plastic fabricator/welder here if you need a hand ! will work for beer/bourbon/booze

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    Interesting read, particularly what went wrong with the latest attempt.

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    Interesting article, but misses some major points. The article mostly talks about how it was all everyone else's fault, but doesnt look at some fundamental - yes Buell bikes are/were cool (though I thought the EBR's were cosmetically cheesy) but they were ALWAYS overpriced compared with the competition. Yes, they were innovative. But when you're shopping for a bike, you never got enough for your money with Buell. Character wasn't enough to make people pay twice as much for the same performance/value.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    but they were ALWAYS overpriced compared with the competition.
    Stupid salespeople again eh mike...
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