More of the Buell story?

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Dave

i wonder when HD ceased to be a serious company and turned into a "lifestyle". 1950 something? their shit doesnt even make sense. small example

"The Man" is a slang phrase that refers to the government, leaders of large corporations, and other authority figures in general. "The Man" is colloquially defined as the figurative person who controls the world. The phrase is also often used to describe a racial oppressor, the boss of a blue-collar worker, or the enemy of any counterculture.

The phrase "the Man is keeping me down" is commonly used to describe perceived oppression. The phrase "stick it to the Man" encourages resistance to authority, and essentially means "fight back" or "resist"

dont get me started on the "individual" myth

Most HD riders these days are "The Man." Lots of doctors/lawyers/judges/engineers/CEOs. They cost so much, the man is the only one that can afford to ride the damn bikes and pay for their $50 t-shirts.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Trip

Most HD riders these days are "The Man." Lots of doctors/lawyers/judges/engineers/CEOs. They cost so much, the man is the only one that can afford to ride the damn bikes and pay for their $50 t-shirts.

boomers. cant stand em

[Trip]

http://www.harleydragon.com/men-s-sh...rts-c-51_52_57

Yeah that's right, they have a t-shirt on sale for $38.....

[Gas Man]

I understand. My dealer has those expensive shirts. I just refuse to buy them. I have purchased 90% of my HD shirts on sale/clearance. I just got 3 more the other w/e. Average cost was $7 each. And they are badass!

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I understand. My dealer has those expensive shirts. I just refuse to buy them. I have purchased 90% of my HD shirts on sale/clearance. I just got 3 more the other w/e. Average cost was $7 each. And they are badass!

They are the kings of marketing! I will give you that for sure!!! Most people don't even know that Suzuki sells apparel.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

They are the kings of marketing! I will give you that for sure!!! Most people don't even know that Suzuki sells apparel.

True. They are kings. That is also why they will alwys survive. They have done one better than probably any other brand of anything has ever done before. Think about it.

And to compare it to any metric brand is almost laughable. Before the inception of Yam Star line, if you own say a Honda Sabre or VTX. You walk into the Honda dealer to get some pegs or grips or something in assecories. They don't have it in stock, maybe not even manufacture it. That is why you will see metric guys in HD buying things like highway pegs and other things that can be unviersally fitted.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

True. They are kings. That is also why they will alwys survive. They have done one better than probably any other brand of anything has ever done before. Think about it.

And to compare it to any metric brand is almost laughable. Before the inception of Yam Star line, if you own say a Honda Sabre or VTX. You walk into the Honda dealer to get some pegs or grips or something in assecories. They don't have it in stock, maybe not even manufacture it. That is why you will see metric guys in HD buying things like highway pegs and other things that can be unviersally fitted.

They MAY be second to NASCAR but I'm sure that it's close...

I had a V-Max and it was, of course, accessorized to the max!!! No problem buying parts at a metric dealership.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Thanks for getting my point.

bro when have we ever NOT seen eye to eye? i cant remember a single example

Originally Posted by Trip

Most HD riders these days are "The Man." Lots of doctors/lawyers/judges/engineers/CEOs. They cost so much, the man is the only one that can afford to ride the damn bikes and pay for their $50 t-shirts.

Originally Posted by Dave

boomers. cant stand em

so i just found motivation to put adobe on my beater compaq and finish the article. new ceo, non rider that starts riding HD, cant understand other riding. Irony so thick you could cut it