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Originally Posted by HelmetHead Cycle
I honestly believe the motorcycle industry is doomed, perhaps within the next few generations. If you look at the people who ride, you will notice there are fewer and fewer young people. Especially HD. They will probably be one of the first to go. Just google HD bankruptcy and see just how many there are. Young people today are just not interested in motorcycles.
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The HD dealerships that have failed were do to bad management and piss poor business decisions. You say: " Just google HD bankruptcy and see just how many there are."
If you want a clear picture compare that to the number of dealerships of other makes that have gone under. HD dealers that have folded are a small percentage when looked at that way... Especially when compared to the market share they hold. Yet even with that, the industry is solid.
The main reason that fewer young people are riding is the eco-fascists that work diligently to close riding areas.
Kids used to grow up on bikes. Closures have made that practice more difficult to impossible.
Even with that, the industry is strong and will continue to grow. It is in no way "DOOMED"
Find a good dealer near you and support them.
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Originally Posted by HelmetHead Cycle
That essentially means no young new riders are coming into the sport,
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Only Poseurs and Racers look at it as a Sport. Which are you?
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Originally Posted by pcwirepro
I disagree. While it may be on the decline at the moment with rising fuel costs and increasing congestion in the roadways it's bound to make a rebound. If you look at countries with dense populations, which is where we are heading, they all have high numbers of motorized two-wheeled transportation.
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^^^ This ^^^