Making stupid self-defeating trade policy great again.Davestr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:50 am Harley-Davidson to Shift Some Production of Motorcycles Out of U.S. After EU Tariffs
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June 25, 2018, 1:24 PM GMT+2
Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to shift some production of its iconic motorcycles out of the U.S. in response to retaliatory European Union tariffs, as President Donald Trump’s trade war ripples back to American companies, Bloomberg News reports
Each motorcycle will cost an average of $2,200 extra after the European Union raised its tariff on imported U.S. bikes to 31 percent from 6 percent on June 22, the Milwaukee-based manufacturer said Monday in a regulatory filing. That’s expected to add up to a burden of $90 million to $100 million annually, which Harley-Davidson will absorb rather than pass extra costs on to customers.
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Great should never be in a sentence about a business man who only knows bankruptcy as success and collects a pension from work in Hollywood LOL. Any good CEO will ignore 'advice' from this idiot who happens to live in DC.wap wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:34 pmMaking stupid self-defeating trade policy great again.Davestr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:50 am Harley-Davidson to Shift Some Production of Motorcycles Out of U.S. After EU Tariffs
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June 25, 2018, 1:24 PM GMT+2
Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to shift some production of its iconic motorcycles out of the U.S. in response to retaliatory European Union tariffs, as President Donald Trump’s trade war ripples back to American companies, Bloomberg News reports
Each motorcycle will cost an average of $2,200 extra after the European Union raised its tariff on imported U.S. bikes to 31 percent from 6 percent on June 22, the Milwaukee-based manufacturer said Monday in a regulatory filing. That’s expected to add up to a burden of $90 million to $100 million annually, which Harley-Davidson will absorb rather than pass extra costs on to customers.
Could you consider getting a new engine Thruxton and NOT think about getting the R variant. I mean, hell, fully adjustable suspension and looking so sexy.
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dubshow wrote: ↑Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:21 pm Could you consider getting a new engine Thruxton and NOT think about getting the R variant. I mean, hell, fully adjustable suspension and looking so sexy.
Why do I want that...
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/201 ... 5003043535
But, I would still buy my Monster 1200R again with ~60 more HP.
Too much for my liking. In all ways.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:52 pmdubshow wrote: ↑Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:21 pm Could you consider getting a new engine Thruxton and NOT think about getting the R variant. I mean, hell, fully adjustable suspension and looking so sexy.
Why do I want that...
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/201 ... 5003043535
But, I would still buy my Monster 1200R again with ~60 more HP.
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I got my KTM for 14k lol
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Why does everyone want an arm and a leg for the sunburst orange street glides? Is there an upcharge from the factory?
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I think is was only available for a few model years, thus making it "rare"Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:09 am Why does everyone want an arm and a leg for the sunburst orange street glides? Is there an upcharge from the factory?
Also a new Street Glide starts at $20,999
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Well now that you've gone and put that out into the universe...Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:08 amIts too niche for most people to venture and destroy the On Topic Off Topic.
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That was the plan.4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:46 amWell now that you've gone and put that out into the universe...Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:08 am
Its too niche for most people to venture and destroy the On Topic Off Topic.
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Its also super nice. That and the denim blue.4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:43 amI think is was only available for a few model years, thus making it "rare"Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:09 am Why does everyone want an arm and a leg for the sunburst orange street glides? Is there an upcharge from the factory?
Also a new Street Glide starts at $20,999
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At least for this year, the only orange one is a CVO.Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:09 am Why does everyone want an arm and a leg for the sunburst orange street glides? Is there an upcharge from the factory?
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Back in March I was in Tennessee and seriously considered buying the Legend Blue Denim Street Glide Special. The legend blue denim is only on the 115 year anniversary bikes and they are all numbered limited editions. That color looks amazing in person. It also looks incredible on the FatBoy with the satin finished metal instead of chrome.
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So how bout those Vespas
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As much as I would love a new street glide. And especially a CVO. I can’t justify the cost. I’m looking for a 2010 103ci.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:32 amAt least for this year, the only orange one is a CVO.Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:09 am Why does everyone want an arm and a leg for the sunburst orange street glides? Is there an upcharge from the factory?
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Yeah it would be a beautiful bike. I’d feel bad modifying it though. But I refuse to keep it stock.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:43 amBack in March I was in Tennessee and seriously considered buying the Legend Blue Denim Street Glide Special. The legend blue denim is only on the 115 year anniversary bikes and they are all numbered limited editions. That color looks amazing in person. It also looks incredible on the FatBoy with the satin finished metal instead of chrome.
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Yep. that's why I didn't do it.Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:49 pmYeah it would be a beautiful bike. I’d feel bad modifying it though. But I refuse to keep it stock.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:43 am
Back in March I was in Tennessee and seriously considered buying the Legend Blue Denim Street Glide Special. The legend blue denim is only on the 115 year anniversary bikes and they are all numbered limited editions. That color looks amazing in person. It also looks incredible on the FatBoy with the satin finished metal instead of chrome.