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dReWpY · 11-27-2009, 11:33 PM

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...borate-on.html
ATK, Hyosung to collaborate on bike range for Harley dealers
Who needs Buell when you have ATK/Hyosung? The tiny American dirt bike maker will partner with the Korean giant to produce a range of small-capacity street bikes that will be distributed at US Harley dealers. Discussing the announcement, ATK CEO Frank White said, "[Hyosung] will send parts from Korea, and we will integrate those with our own American and European parts. These American-Utah-assembled motorcycles will be targeted to be sold through a select group of Harley-Davidson dealers who are looking for a quality smaller-displacement motorcycle." The bikes will be sold under the ATK brand name.

So what does Harley think of all this? "The management at Harley-Davidson knows what we are doing with some of their dealers, said White. "However, they do not endorse our activities in any way." Surely the lack of objection counts as tacit approval or at least throwing ailing dealers a potentially profitable bone during hard times.

BobTheBiker · 11-28-2009, 04:15 AM

why do I see harley being bailed out next for being such fucking morons?

Tmall · 11-28-2009, 07:25 AM

Why do I see myself never setting foot in a Harley dealer once my buell is gone?

They've basically lost a customer for life with me. And I know many others who feel the same.

tached1000rr · 11-28-2009, 09:45 AM

wow, speechless

smileyman · 11-28-2009, 10:07 AM

If they become successful H-D will buy them up after promising to include them in the dealer network, then shut them down when they get more appeal than their beloved chrome beasts.
H-D? i dont need em...

marko138 · 11-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Dear Harley Davidson,

I hate you.

Sincerely,

marko138

Amber Lamps · 11-28-2009, 10:43 AM

So much for my dream of ever owning an American sport bike.... I mean is it really that hard to produce a competitive, reliable, sport bike?

Ninjakel · 11-28-2009, 10:48 AM

wow. really??? Thats crazy!

Fleck750 · 11-28-2009, 11:02 AM

Maybe they could do this to bring in more money.

"Due to a higher volume of sales of clothing, accessories and other harley paraphernalia, and coupled with tight financial times that put a further squeeze on overpriced,under performing machinery, Harley Davidson has partnered with Proptronics to produce a specialty motorcycle
called "Stylin Iron". Proptronics is the company famous for making fake appliances that are used in model homes for purposes of show only. In a brilliant management decision, Harley Davidson decided to face the fact that the only reason most people buy their equipment is indeed as fashion accessory. By building a prop motorcycle, costs can be dramatically cut.

The new "Stylin Iron" will have the look and feel of a real Harley motorcycle and comes equipped with a recorded potato-potato synthesizer, smoky air pump to simulate exhaust and an adjustable rate oil leak.

The bike is priced at under $1200 and will be available for the upcoming holiday season.
The "Stylin Iron" is expected to be a huge success allowing fashion conscious Harley consumers to spend even more of their hard earned cash on leather, hats, jeans, Tshirts sunglasses, jewelery , leather dog vests and glasses along with related other junk. Engineers who have tested the "Stylin Iron" claim it performs just as well on the road given a suitable downhill grade and tailwind."

tached1000rr · 11-28-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

Dear Harley Davidson,

I hate you.

Sincerely,

marko138

perhaps we should all write letters, not that it would change things but still

11-28-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	If they become successful H-D will buy them up after promising to include them in the dealer network, then shut them down when they get more appeal than their beloved chrome beasts. H-D? i dont need em... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

11-28-2009, 10:48 AM	#8
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	wow. really??? Thats crazy! __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

11-28-2009, 11:02 AM	#9
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Maybe they could do this to bring in more money. "Due to a higher volume of sales of clothing, accessories and other harley paraphernalia, and coupled with tight financial times that put a further squeeze on overpriced,under performing machinery, Harley Davidson has partnered with Proptronics to produce a specialty motorcycle called "Stylin Iron". Proptronics is the company famous for making fake appliances that are used in model homes for purposes of show only. In a brilliant management decision, Harley Davidson decided to face the fact that the only reason most people buy their equipment is indeed as fashion accessory. By building a prop motorcycle, costs can be dramatically cut. The new "Stylin Iron" will have the look and feel of a real Harley motorcycle and comes equipped with a recorded potato-potato synthesizer, smoky air pump to simulate exhaust and an adjustable rate oil leak. The bike is priced at under $1200 and will be available for the upcoming holiday season. The "Stylin Iron" is expected to be a huge success allowing fashion conscious Harley consumers to spend even more of their hard earned cash on leather, hats, jeans, Tshirts sunglasses, jewelery , leather dog vests and glasses along with related other junk. Engineers who have tested the "Stylin Iron" claim it performs just as well on the road given a suitable downhill grade and tailwind." __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

11-28-2009, 04:15 AM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	why do I see harley being bailed out next for being such fucking morons?

11-28-2009, 07:25 AM	#3
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Why do I see myself never setting foot in a Harley dealer once my buell is gone? They've basically lost a customer for life with me. And I know many others who feel the same.

11-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	wow, speechless

11-28-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	So much for my dream of ever owning an American sport bike.... I mean is it really that hard to produce a competitive, reliable, sport bike?