I do not see Indians coming down in price. Neither do I see them becoming a major brand. They simply will not. They are a rich man's bike.
I've owned plenty and only one Harley, a new Nightster which I dearly loved, however most were metric asians and I just don't see the price point being paid for the Indian by most American's no matter the 'heritage'. Harley has the same or even better heritage, they are continuous manufacture and are an American success story.
I just don't find Harley's all that attractive. I have a few I will look at but none I want to own and the dealers tend to be arrogant.
I'm not a Kool-Aide drinker, I think for myself.
I love American made and not real fond of Unions. Sorry, don't want to offend anyone here on the forum. I have many friends who are tradesman and I support the trade unions but the 'walk in lock step' unions that force dues and force the trends of voting I cannot tolerate.
If I asked my union neighbor who refused to acknowledge that I even owned a motorcycle until I bought my first one if he would accept my Victory I bet he would not. Someone tell me is Victory a UAW plant?
I'm all for UAW if they do the right thing and take good care of the company.
I think every employee should treat the plant and brand as though it was theirs and not bust things up or strike it.
I wish every union plant was employee owned, then the union employees would understand how hard it is to own and run a company.
Oh well, sorry fellas for getting on a soap box. I really want Harley to do well and come out with good engineered bikes. I also want Victory to remain high on the hog (no pun intended) and do very well. I just want American's to have jobs and feel proud of the brand they work hard to create.
Amen?