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Harley's Beat: Was High Crude the Buffer?

Cudos to HD for diversifying all of their new models Buell 1125, V Rod & MV Agusta.
This is the future for suvival in a world economy, for most riders are motorcyclist not bikers

There will always be a V-45 twin as long as they can make epa[border line with present v-45 models ] standards. But for the Co to be a producer as in the past they have to look at the future. HOG looks much brighter to me with there new lineup.

I get the impression that if they say HERE IS WHO WE ARE! There sheep may become irritated.

Harley Buying Italian Motorcycle Maker

So in your estimation would you say that Todds judgement in HOG overview is more off or mor on.


On Jul 14 05:18 PM Mallarde wrote:

> I think Todd should compete on ESPN 2 in the national cheerleader
> competition. Great analysis.
>
> Do we think Todd's prediction months ago of people flocking to buy
> $20K motorcycles to save gas has come true?
>
> What are Seeking Alpha's criteria -- if there are any -- for letting
> people publish their articles?

Icahn Trades - Cramer's Mad Money (6/9/08)

So i am all google eyed watching Cramers TV program just trying to figure out what makes this man tick. One of his callers asked Cramer what his opinion is on the callers diversified stocks a total of five as I remember. As I recall Apple,Ford ,HD, plus two others. In Cramers frantic fashion he circles a couple stocks to keep ,then go's to the two transportation stocks if you will. HD and Ford. putting a big X on Ford at six bucks And a [iffy] circle around HD at $36. then makes a small quote that he doesn't understand why HD is not moving because of fuel prices. Let me do my first grade or pre school math . I came up with the Idea that I would rather have 200 slices of Ford over HD. At this point in time. I'am not being condesending but Cramer and most people in the USA would not know the differance from a Kawasaki Vulcan, Harley or a Yamha Star if the logos were removed. The fact that most people don't follow the movement of the motorcyles and what is on the highway. To think that people are going to run out and buy a 700 lb motorcyle to save fuel is totaly absurd. So back to the math What are people going to buy a scooter that is less than 5 grand 300 lb and automatic or a 700 lb bike that most people would be scared to death just to activate the clutch. Good luck to all because we are in tough times. Be wise.

Harley-Davidson: Recession-Friendly Domestic Investment

BMW. You must be humbled to know that when you ride past someone on the highway that you are not a person of certain status,you bad boy! I would almost bet that you dare to wear a full face helmet and not pose for people that pass you by. How can you redeem yourself. Maybe all you have to do is say I gotta have my BMW. After all Harley Davidson in 1942 said i gotta have my XA or BMW clone. Has BMW ever tried to copy one of those high tech dream machines?

Harley-Davidson: Recession-Friendly Domestic Investment

Mallarde. You are rihgt on about Hrley Davidson management.They have pulled the wool over so many eyes for so long that the sheep are running off . It is only wishfull thinking that some investers want others to follow to help bail them out. Top management bailed out in 07 or the Shepard left his sheep.


On Apr 18 03:28 AM Mallarde wrote:

> The stock is holding up nicely. Not sure if this is wishful thinking
> or not as the dust settles.
>
> I have observed on another thread that Harley management has not
> been a good steward of the brand. This reminds me of a few days ago
> when a neighbor showed me his new dog leash. The neighbor is not
> a motorcyclist or Harley fan, but the leash had a small Harley insignia
> on it.
>
> I asked, why did you buy a Harley leash? He said, "Don't ask. It
> was all they had."
>
> This is what brands look like before they go down. I don't mean out
> of business, but into a down cycle. Harley's brand has been overexposed.
> Anyone -- not just riders -- could buy into the Harley mystique on
> the cheap. Just buy some Harley gear.
>
> Along with the drop in the economy, I think Harley has to contend
> with an overexposed brand.