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Default I wish them well, but....

On Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:09:15 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...after-livewire

Harley-Davidson, like about every other motorcycle maker is In a horrible horrible bind, like, about broke. They’re thinking that a new electric cycle just might be their salvation. I don’t want them to go out but I can’t see this to be the answer to their woes. But, good luck to them just the same...


I think the resurgence of the Harley was a baby boomer thing and we
are all getting a little old for a chopper. These days the boomers are
on Slingshots and Spyders. The younger folks either want a rice burner
or they want a car.
Who knows if an electric an electric Harley will inspire them but I
don't think the old oil dripping, loping idle, V twin is going to do
it for them anymore ... Unless they do a movie reboot of Easy Rider
;-)