Today I remembered why

[PHATDAD]

Today I remembered why I gave up buying Harleys. I wanted to trade my 05 Rocket for a Road King Classic with a sidecar. They gave me a value of $6,000 for my rocket, with only 7500 miles on it.
They refused to discount the Harley. I bought 3 harleys from them in recent years. Never again. The salesman lamented that Harley has had to cut back production due to the economy. I remembered being on a waiting list years ago for one. Apparently they are back to supply and demand tricks just like those MF's at the oil companies.
Maybe its time I got a horse and buggy for me and the kids.

 

[TxRIIIRider]

I really like Harleys in general. They've been great, very reliable, low maintenance bikes since about the Evo time frame, and every component has great fit and finish. Paint and chrome work are awesome, much better than our Triumphs to tell the truth.

However, Harley Davidson, as a company, really knows how to screw people and apparently make a majority of them enjoy it.. lol. Take the 2003 Anniversary Models for example, specifically the Sportster. Harley sold a gagillion of them. People who didn't ride bought Anniversary Sportsters thinking they were collectors items. Then... What'd they do to those customers? They came out with the MUCH improved 2004 Sportster line, making the "Anniverary Models" all but worthless, knowing full well in 2003 that this was going to happen.

 

[REGULATOR]

put a side car on the Rocket.... I saw a couple side cars for sale in the local trader...

should be able to do it.... Better then only gettign 6,000 for a rocket!!!

 

[rjharris]

I guess a good question would be as to why trade the Rocket off for a Harley??? I can't think of one myself.

 

[HeR3tic]

I like the three wheeler conversion kits for the Rocket III. I bought the FBG with that in mind, eventually.

 

[scot in exile]

Today I remembered why I gave up buying Harleys. I wanted to trade my 05 Rocket for a Road King Classic with a sidecar. They gave me a value of $6,000 for my rocket, with only 7500 miles on it.
They refused to discount the Harley. I bought 3 harleys from them in recent years. Never again. The salesman lamented that Harley has had to cut back production due to the economy. I remembered being on a waiting list years ago for one. Apparently they are back to supply and demand tricks just like those MF's at the oil companies.
Maybe its time I got a horse and buggy for me and the kids.

Them cheap bastards I will give you $6001

 

[PHATDAD]

Them cheap bastards I will give you $6001

Great you got a deal! Shipping will be $4500.

 

[Gunshots]

I have a friend that said it best. Knowing that HD has the bikers Idol and every pirate has to own one. " I can see why someone might by a hardley, just can't see anyone buying a second one"

 

[HeR3tic]

I have a friend that said it best. Knowing that HD has the bikers Idol and every pirate has to own one. " I can see why someone might by a hardley, just can't see anyone buying a second one"

Symbolism for lack of something else. I've had my fill.