Is the "motorcycle recession" finally over?

Avatard · 07-23-2011, 04:02 PM

Harley might be a litmus.

http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time....nally-roaring/

derf · 07-23-2011, 06:04 PM

Not sure if its over, but everyone is selling bikes now, especially compared to the last few years

Particle Man · 07-23-2011, 06:13 PM

They do seem to be moving off of showroom floors.

fujimoh · 07-23-2011, 06:24 PM

I think Harley sales are starting to grow because they are finally starting to sell good looking bikes with technology newer than AMF bikes of the 1970's

Homeslice · 07-24-2011, 04:42 PM

When the average bike fetches MSRP, like they did back in the mid-00's, then we'll talk.........But most of the time they don't.

Gas Man · 07-24-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fujimoh

I think Harley sales are starting to grow because they are finally starting to sell good looking bikes with technology newer than AMF bikes of the 1970's

There is some truth here.

I know my local HD can't keep them on the floor. It's crazy.

Rangerscott · 07-25-2011, 01:33 AM

We've been busy as hell work. People are finally spending again.

Corey · 07-25-2011, 01:44 AM

The local Harley dealer doesn't seem to move much inventory. It could be that they're not budging off of MSRP. They've got a ton of bikes on the showroom floor that seem to be collecting dust. Count me in the group that likes some of their stuff though. I've got a hard on for the Forty-Eight. Something about that bike is really hitting on the desire strings. But with the dealer asking $12K plus TTL and all the other shit, and my money going to school, I have a feeling it's going to stay right there on the floor for quite some time.

Gas Man · 07-25-2011, 11:15 PM

The forty eights are tight. Do a little to them and they are super hot.

101lifts2 · 07-25-2011, 11:24 PM

I've seen very few new bikes in CA. I think they are still selling slow here...

07-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
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07-25-2011, 01:44 AM	#8
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	The local Harley dealer doesn't seem to move much inventory. It could be that they're not budging off of MSRP. They've got a ton of bikes on the showroom floor that seem to be collecting dust. Count me in the group that likes some of their stuff though. I've got a hard on for the Forty-Eight. Something about that bike is really hitting on the desire strings. But with the dealer asking $12K plus TTL and all the other shit, and my money going to school, I have a feeling it's going to stay right there on the floor for quite some time. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The forty eights are tight. Do a little to them and they are super hot. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I've seen very few new bikes in CA. I think they are still selling slow here... __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

07-23-2011, 06:04 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Not sure if its over, but everyone is selling bikes now, especially compared to the last few years

07-23-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	They do seem to be moving off of showroom floors.

07-23-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
fujimoh Kneedragger Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Moto: CBR 1000RR Posts: 230	I think Harley sales are starting to grow because they are finally starting to sell good looking bikes with technology newer than AMF bikes of the 1970's

07-24-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	When the average bike fetches MSRP, like they did back in the mid-00's, then we'll talk.........But most of the time they don't.

07-25-2011, 01:33 AM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	We've been busy as hell work. People are finally spending again.