HD out of bussiness?

derf · 11-30-2009, 06:34 PM

Ok so I doubt this will happen, but what would be the effects of them going under and not selling bikes anymore? Imagine that they just shut doors and close shop, what would all the 99%r's do? Would honda or suzuki or victory step in to fill the void?

Dave · 11-30-2009, 06:40 PM

i say they'd all go to indian or victory.

NONE_too_SOFT · 11-30-2009, 06:40 PM

HD has about as much a chance of going out of business as Heinz does going out of the condiment business.

You're hypothetical is pretty far fetched. for them to go out of business would defy logic. They're an icon, for that to happen would mean they would need to spend decades churning out crap that only chumps would buy and trying to delve into other markets unsuccessful.......

wait a tick.

Amber Lamps · 11-30-2009, 06:50 PM

They came really close back in the 80s, I think. Net result would not be all that important IMHO. They don't employ all that many people nor do they sell THAT many bikes annually. I bet when Circuit City folded it made a bigger splash than what Harley will do.

derf · 11-30-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

They came really close back in the 80s, I think. Net result would not be all that important IMHO. They don't employ all that many people nor do they sell THAT many bikes annually. I bet when Circuit City folded it made a bigger splash than what Harley will do.

Right but think of the culture that will be lost! All those lawyers and accountants without HD bikes to look bad ass on.

Sean · 11-30-2009, 06:54 PM

Bankruptcy is a genuine possibility, going out of business is highly unlikely. There is too much equity built up in the brand for it to be swept under the table.

Homeslice · 11-30-2009, 07:00 PM

Who owns it now? If it isn't some Chinese or Malaysian holding company, it soon will be.

Phenix_Rider · 11-30-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Ok so I doubt this will happen, but what would be the effects of them going under and not selling bikes anymore? Imagine that they just shut doors and close shop, what would all the 99%r's do? Would honda or suzuki or victory step in to fill the void?

They already have. Look at many mfg's lineups lately? EVERY single one has a number of HD clones, and one-ups. The only thing to change would be the mark-up on HD parts and accessories and the resale value. Instead of stupid high, prices would be through the roof, Barrett Jackson high.

Dave · 11-30-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

They already have. Look at many mfg's lineups lately? EVERY single one has a number of HD clones, and one-ups. The only thing to change would be the mark-up on HD parts and accessories and the resale value. Instead of stupid high, prices would be through the roof, Barrett Jackson high.

words cannot describe how much i hate those barret jackson fucks.

marko138 · 12-01-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

They already have. Look at many mfg's lineups lately? EVERY single one has a number of HD clones, and one-ups. The only thing to change would be the mark-up on HD parts and accessories and the resale value. Instead of stupid high, prices would be through the roof, Barrett Jackson high.

I believe this to be true. And I hope they do go under. Fuck em, fags.

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NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	HD has about as much a chance of going out of business as Heinz does going out of the condiment business. You're hypothetical is pretty far fetched. for them to go out of business would defy logic. They're an icon, for that to happen would mean they would need to spend decades churning out crap that only chumps would buy and trying to delve into other markets unsuccessful....... wait a tick.

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Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	They came really close back in the 80s, I think. Net result would not be all that important IMHO. They don't employ all that many people nor do they sell THAT many bikes annually. I bet when Circuit City folded it made a bigger splash than what Harley will do.

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Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Bankruptcy is a genuine possibility, going out of business is highly unlikely. There is too much equity built up in the brand for it to be swept under the table.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Who owns it now? If it isn't some Chinese or Malaysian holding company, it soon will be.