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07-17-2009, 06:32 AM | #1 |
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From Friday, July 17th Atlanta Journal Constitution:
Harley-Davidson plans deep cuts as profits fall: Back when the good times rolled, Harley-Davidson Inc couldn't keep up with demand for its flashy high-end motorcycles. Now, the party is over and Harley is feeling the hangover. The Milwaukee-based company on Thursday said it was cutting another 1,000 employees, or 11% of its work force, as it posted steep decline in its second-quarter profit. Strapped consumers continue to put off sales of its premium rides, which can cost more than a new car, forcing it to make deeper production and work force cuts.
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07-17-2009, 06:41 AM | #2 |
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It was just a matter of time before this happened, Im sure if they make the right choices now, they will be able to weather the storm and keep manufacturing in the future.
Id hate to see them go under, even if you don't care for there product, they are as american as baseball and apple pie and do have a place in american history.
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07-17-2009, 06:49 AM | #3 |
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I hate to see any company in trouble but I am sure Obama will be glad to buy 51% of Harley.
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07-17-2009, 06:54 AM | #4 |
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That doesn't come as to much shock to me either. I feel for the people that will be cut from there jobs, and hope that once the company restructures they will get back to work in the future. Times are tough all over, but I keep saying that in the near future it will turn around.
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07-17-2009, 09:23 AM | #6 |
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Not over here. They are actually willing to deal with the public now. A friend of mine purchased a 2009 Softail Springer 110 cu in Screaming Eagle 3 days ago. The bike retailed for $27,900. He told them to come down to $25,000 and he would buy it. Well, I don't know if they caved or he did but he's got it. I tried talking him into a Nomad but he wouldn't hear of it. Can you believe that he shelled out this much cash on his first ever bike? Like me, never had a bike in his lifetime. Only difference, I spent half as much as he did.
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07-17-2009, 09:32 AM | #8 |
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THey need to make their pricing more in line with Asian bikes. If they ever did that they would not be able to keep them in stock.
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07-17-2009, 10:06 AM | #9 |
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Right now I know of 3 new Ultra owner and 2 of them got their 2009 out the door well under 20K!
I'm loyal to my Nomad, but if Harley could get close to pricing in the affordability range I might spend 18K out the door for one just because they are American made. Until then the Nomad is still, by far, the best deal on a touring cruiser out there!
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07-17-2009, 10:28 AM | #10 |
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Our local dealership has cut staff a couple times over the last 6 months. Also, one of the local indy dealerships, specializing in HD resales and aftermarket stuff is closing its doors. They were big in the county for service and parts. Sorry to see them go.
The Kawasaki dealership south of here closed up back in December too.
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Poor little Harley Davidson. I see a trend with American Automakers happening. I can honestly see HD going the same route as GM, and that would not be a good thing. Feel sorry for the 1,000 employees, 11% of your workforce is a lot of people to loose. Good article: http://www.ajc.com/business/harley-davidson-deepens-cuts-as-2q-profit-tumbles-92459.html
. My brother in-law is going today to purchase a 1200 Sportster Low for his first bike ever, and he has never ridden before. He just passed his safety course this past weekend. My father in-law is looking to purchase an Ultra Classic ($21,000) + tax, title, license, fees. I can't see spending that much on something just because of the name, and to me that is all that HD is. I don't think there bikes are that great of quality, and they sure can't stand up to Japanese standards! I'll stick with my Nomad, and continue to laugh at the numerous HD's I see broken down on the side of the road each summer. |
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I don't dislike Harley-Davidson. I do dislike SOME of their loyal disciples who feel owning a Harley gives them some right to be rude, ignorant, and obnoxious, especially to those "less worthy" who choose to ride another brand. The same could be said about some people who drive Cadillacs or own iPods too, I suppose.
I certainly wish Harley-Davidson (the company) no ill will, because like it or not, they are the 800 pound gorilla in the cruiser/touring motorcycle market. What's good for H-D is good for all of us. They are a historic American company, like Ford, AT&T, United Airlines, or McDonalds. It would be a shame if they went under.
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I do hate to see this happen, but we are reaping this this nation that which we sowed.
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