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originally posted by: jtrenthacker
I'm seeing this first hand trying to sell my father's Harley trike. He passed away a couple months ago. It's brand new with all the options. 700 miles. He paid $36K for it new and it appraised for $27k. I'll be lucky to get $20k out of it. The market is completely saturated and Harley's customer base is dying off.
It's beautiful to look at for sure, but I just can't see how this bike stickered for $36K. For that price, I could get a very nice car!
Though I don't ride ( I prefer my ATV's), If I did decide to purchase a motorcycle, it definitely wouldn't be a Harley. So many choices out there with better versatility, value and fun.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: seasonal
Go look at the price of pickups today.
60k models are easy to find.
I'm sure cost doesn't help sell these bikes but I think it goes farther than that.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: seasonal
Go look at the price of pickups today.
60k models are easy to find.
I'm sure cost doesn't help sell these bikes but I think it goes farther than that.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
I put this one in chit chat because I felt it had more to do with culture change than economics or politics.
Apparently Harley Davidson sales are in the tank.
The reason is an aging rider base of baby boomers retiring and not buying new bikes and those same folks selling used bikes flooding the market.
Younger kids are not taking up the hobby enough to replace the people getting out of the hobby.
Maybe younger kids prefer quieter more reliable rides?
I have also heard about kids not even getting drivers licences at 16. Just no interest.
Harley expects a 20% drop in sales for the next quarter. That's a huge hit.
www.reuters.com...
originally posted by: NerdGoddess
Could be more parents are drilling the dangers of motorcycles into the younger generation.
Harley-Davidson cuts shipments forecast; shares skid
originally posted by: calwoodbutcher
a reply to: openyourmind1262
I have been riding bikes for 50 years. I have owned many rice burners and Harleys. I even owned a couple of Bultacos back in the day. Currently own an early Dyna (60k miles) and a Yamaha XT (20k miles). Both are 25 years old. The Yammer takes more care than the Dyna. Lots of talk here about dependability and such from people that have never had the experiences. Just saying.
originally posted by: Tarzan the apeman.
Don't forget the 750 Kawasaki widow maker. That thing almost killed me.
That's why I said it's a culture swing more than a financial one.