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Yeah, I'm not bashing the bike, it's the "bikers" I question. Harley makes their products (yeah products - plural, go to a Harley dealer and see all the "Harley" trademark products they have) based on market analysis, just like every other company now days. What I'm wondering is how many of these "bikers" ride Harleys because they actually like the bikes attributes? My guess is they like 'em and buy 'em because of the image, and the truth is they've been sold that image. In my opinion Harley is cashing in on America's "trend awareness" just like Swatch, Cabbage Patch Kids, Beenie Babies, Tommy Heilfiger, etc. There's nothing wrong with these products, but they make their money because of image, not their function or quality. Americans are easy to manipulate, no doubt about it.
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