Harley-Davidson EATING Itself In Freefall (Riders Have the Power)

[@GixxerFoo]

Is it still okay to ride a Harley-Davidson but not support the corporate machine?

[@freebehindbars8654]

Is it ok? I don’t care what people think about my bike. That being said, I can’t think of a corporation I like.

[@carlbruhn1772]

Plenty of used bikes to see us through the next 50 years.

[@jirvin3170]

Yes

[@PineRidgeRez]

Evo's were never woke.

[@brianszulwach5165]

YES! and the aftermarket will always have the parts you need and want.

[@pg981]

If you can't work on it yourself, support the little guy , small independent shops. 👍🇺🇸

[@GixxerFoo]

You got that right!

[@spaceflight1019]

After corporate forced the closure of my neighborhood dealership, which was owned by the family of a high school classmate, I go to the indy that's two miles away instead of the dealer that's 20 miles away.

[@andycarrillo1477]

Local dealership went from being open 7 days/week down to 5 and laid off all the p-t employees to become a ghost town. I’ll keep riding our Road Sofa Ultra for my wife’s comfort, but it’s indie shops once my pre-paid maintenance plan expires. I’ll milk my Tires For Life promo so the dealership will always provide me with good rubber, but no more over-priced H-D’s for this kid!

[@cb3391]

Truth

[@paultancraitor5844]

Agreed

[@khayward60]

It's a dysfunctional relationship, love the motorcycle hate the motor company.

[@arkansastrey9694]

Lol , yep good thing my wife has given me 2 decades of practice

[@GixxerFoo]

That's exactly what it is between Harley riders and Harley for years, I hate thing about them but still love them.

[@hillbilly4christ638]

The dealerships treated people poorly as well. You could walk in there and they could care less. Buy independent and start building your own bikes with quality aftermarket parts.

[@johnsimms818]

When will Harley davidson ever get a ceo that truly loves the brand instead of someone that just wants to suck the riders dry ?

[@martincvitkovich724]

The globalist install compromised pedophiles in to thses positions

[@positivelynegative9149]

Your answer is in your question. "CEO" No one with that title is about anything other than money.

[@fq7879]

@@johnsimms818 it's like our government.

[@theratrace5826]

Remember Buell?

[@roostercrow8076]

Wasn't the CEO before this clown from Tyson?...smh

[@cboehmersr]

Harley lost me when I took my 2002 Fatboy to the dealership and I was told they don’t work on a bike that old ! So I did take it to a Mom and pop shop recommended to me

[@adamlanglois563]

Did someone there at least point you to a good shop?

[@GixxerFoo]

That's good they at least suggested a good shop to you.

[@cboehmersr]

@@GixxerFoo A friend did that not the Dealership

[@jasonbennett3033]

I always loved the FatBoy. I ended up with a 99 Softail this past summer after not riding for about 10 years. Beautiful bikes. The old fella that owned it before me put the chrome front end and FatBoy rims on mine. 1340cc was a big motor back then.

[@spamfriedmice4800]

I worked at a Chrysler dealership in the late 80s. We had a little old lady that would bring in her mammoth 1950s Chrysler Imperial. That car stayed inside a week if it took that long for us to track down parts for it. It's called customer service. I was shocked when I saw a dealer turn away a late Shovelhead rider in the 90s who had never let anyone beside the dealership service the bike since new. The bike was only 10yrs old at the time.

[@shameless6963]

I own 4 Harleys. Do all my own work. And buy my parts from Dennis Kirk and others 99% of the time. Very rarely get anything from overpriced H-D.

[@pb68slab18]

Same here. No one has touched any of my pre-AMF Harleys in over 35yrs but me. Had a dealer 'recalibrate' the M-M FI on my '97 FLHPi soon after I got it 15yrs ago. Didn't even make it a block away from the dealership! Took it home and tore all the Magneti-Spaghetti FI out, replaced it with a rejetted stock Keihin and Dyna 2000i ignition. Put over 50k trouble-free miles on it since!

[@ricksadler797]

Does Dennis Kirk work in Florida??

[@shameless6963]

Just carb swapped my 2000 Road King. Runs beautiful now. Ain't getting rid of that bike for anything. One of my closest friends owned that bike. Due to health issues he had to park it about 12 years ago. This past winter we were waiting on some parts so I could get it running for him so he could sell it. 2 weeks after the last part showed up he died in his sleep. I bought the bike off of his wife.

[@scottmacleod6301]

​@ricksadler797 they ship anywhere, or you can go to the warehouse store in rush city mn.

[@Adobe150]

Don't assume Harley Davidson is being destroyed accidently. This is a controlled demolition. The same thing is going on at Disney, Anheiser Busch, Tractor Supply, and elsewhere.

[@mr.b3168]

China-russia

[@ShmEric]

Get out and vote and then fix the stock market or open one up in Texas with out all this b.s. agenda 21 crap. If we all got together bought stock more then the 12% the elite have that are destroying American companies instead of boycotting this would not be happening. If Harley truly goes down one of the best companies that helped build America, America will go down. Not sure if this makes sense but I understand what is going on. I just got a 35k Harley for 15k. Ya know on top of all this I will say atleast Harley is still honest about what is going on. Same thing is happening to Indian but they are not on top so basically nobody cares and yet people wanna sell their Harley and move to another woke company that is not honest. Bwhahaha . Get out and vote basically so we can get things back to a great America. ✌💜✝️😮

[@ShmEric]

​@@MotorcycleEnjoyer01Yes!!!! 100% let the little boys boycott lol Harley one of the best companies in America is not gonna go down ✌💜✝️ Keep your faith

[@frankfurther3828]

@@mr.b3168 Yes. Lets look at the label and stop sending our money to our frenemies.

[@fq7879]

You can also add the United States to that list

[@oldsoldier181]

This is what kills me. Our local HD shop, American HD in MA, are still a small, locally owned shop. They defied the corporate buy out of almost ALL the dealerships in New England. The problem is, they are now dead last for bikes, parts, etc. IF the dealership werent still locally run, I would have no issues turning my back. But, the owner of the shop is a friend. The employees are family and friends. The owner and my dad used to race bikes in the 70s together. They dont turn away older bikes. When I bought my EGS in 2019, they didnt have that model, and had no expectations of getting one anytime soon, so they sent me to another dealer, just so I could get the bike I wanted. When Phillie, the owner, passes, his daughter will take over the business. Until she closes shop, or sells out fully to corporate, I will still be a loyal customer to them. They are not following the corporate script. In fact, they are such a small dealership, they cannot really conform to the floor designs that corporate wants. He is the last of the old school dealers in the area. He is a man of his word, and all deals are closed with a handshake. I am loyal to THEM, not to the MoCo. And, when American shuts their doors for a final time-at that point, I will definitely go to an indie dealer.

[@thomasborger6548]

And when the day comes if they so chose they can likey carry on good business as an independent shop

[@oldsoldier181]

@@thomasborger6548 Phillie is in his 80s. His daughter might, or might not. He does have a few mechanics that have left and operate their own shops, and we do use them when we can. They refused to conform to the corporate thing. Which, honestly, who can blame them?

[@thomasborger6548]

@@oldsoldier181 who can blame them is right AND good for them

[@murraywallace8973]

There was a movement a few years back started by Iron Horse magazine where riders flipped their Harley patches upside down to signify that we liked the bikes but held the company in disdain , maybe it is time to restart this tradition. FTF

[@pb68slab18]

Yessir! Actually met Snow and Sager. My tank emblems and the wings on one of my jackets have been flipped since then. Rode up to NYC for an Indian Larry memorial a few years ago. FTF!

[@jimfischione2743]

@@murraywallace8973 I remember that well. Didn't do anything except make people feel good about it. Nothing changed.

[@thomasjackson1690]

Pre-woke Harleys just went up in value just like artwork goes up in value after the artist dies. Don't panic sell! You might just own a piece of what America used to be!

[@GixxerFoo]

That's the new thing is the pre woke bikes being 2019 or earlier before this CEO took over.

[@1966impala100]

I have a 2006 softail with a 88 motor. Pre woke, pre I-phone, Pre Millenials in the work place.

[@stevenrice8439]

@@1966impala100 I love my 07 Street Bob so the current leadership doesn't have to worry about me not buying a new one.

[@madddog692000]

Keeping my 2007 Night Train forever. Already had it 17 years and have no ambitions of selling it.

[@spaceflight1019]

2005 1200 Sportster Roadster here. Thought about trading for a new 1250 or 975 but after reading the few road tests I have everything I need.

[@charlesnelson3099]

I'm 40, and I've been riding Harleys since I was 23. My grandfather had a knucklehead new. I've owned 6 Harleys. All this to say, I'm very fond of the bikes. I've been living under a rock so ive I've no idea what corp has done this time, but based on the Bud reference, i have a clue. I couldn't care less about that. What i do care about is the complete "take a number" additude that dealers have had since early 2000 and the subpar proformance the bikes are released under the guise of make it your own through the catalog. I've only ever bought one bike from a dealer. The dealers in Illinois, became one large Corp and for me it's been crap dealing with them. I don't wear HD gear, I don't rep HD, but my 99 road king that has 90k miles that I've had for a decade might just be buried with me.

[@RonD-d5h]

You have the most logical response to loving your Harley and have absolutely nothing to do with Mother Harley and when riders realize that everything will be better.

[@hotdotdog]

I'll continue to ride my Harley but I am concerned with the local HD dealership I've associated with since the 1980's. That particular dealership has been family owned for over 70 years and is an honest and fair group of individuals. HD Corp. just made them do a total remodel which they have to pay for. I'd hate to see good people go under because of a few idiots in high places.

[@roostercrow8076]

Only Harleys I've ever owned were EVO's, probably always will. Going into the dealership now is just like stepping into a new car dealership, and the turnover of employees (parts) is ridiculous.

[@GixxerFoo]

It's nothing like it used it to be, it's all just bodies anymore wearing a name tag. Hard to find anyone who knows anything real about the products they are selling anymore.

[@ClovisPoint]

@@GixxerFoo its bad when you go to a Dealer [any kind ] and you know more about the parts than they do aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgggggghh

[@frankfurther3828]

HD's best days was when they offered two motors and built 125,000 units per year. I challenge any HD mechanic to tell me how many engine variants exist post-1999.

[@KruseProductions]

Great content and thinking. As you said, we are H-D. I own 2 bikes that I purchased from an independent dealer. He knows me and greets me every time I walk in the door. He supports his product and sold them to me at a great discount compared to the dealers locally that don’t have a clue as to who I am. H-D is still the best bike out there. We and the aftermarket made them that way. I’ve ridden H-D since 1982 and have been told by the dealership to buy a new bike, mine was too old for them to work on or supply parts for. I always found what I needed from other independents. Ride on and take care.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's the way to do it right there, we don't need dealers and we already have a strong aftermarket for everything.

[@snakebite6511]

So you purchased used and you dont support Harley anyway lol

[@MicahBell_1860]

I have continued to ride Harleys, without supporting Corporate, for about 13 years now

[@Brittany-z1w]

You are a riding advertisement no matter what you think

[@MicahBell_1860]

You missed the point@@Brittany-z1w

[@SteveChapman-l6y]

I will keep my but they are old enough that most dealers will not work on them anyway . So I take them to independent shops for stuff I cannot do myself .

[@ahoneyman]

People arent going to sell their bikes. People are outraged right up to the point where it affects their wallets.

[@GixxerFoo]

This is very true!

[@snakebite6511]

Absolutely, only a homophobic moron would sell their bike over this anyway. Im not selling any of my Harley's nor am i going to rebadge any of them nor will i sell my shirts or jackets.

[@zackadams419]

Harley of Frederick, MD just recently and abruptly closed. The father wanted to transfer ownership to the son. Harley corporate came in and said before that, they need to do 3 million dollars of renovations to the showroom. They said no and Harley pulled their support, shutting down Frederick Harley after 40+ years I believe. It’s a damn shame since I started my motorcycling journey there and wanted to buy my first Harley there. They’ve been quickly headed downhill since this time last year and I hate it.

[@Chrisgaskill75]

Same thing in Troy New York. The 75 year old twin sisters told them to go F off (literally) I’m sure they will be shut down soon .

[@frankfurther3828]

I've been there and bought there a long time ago before it became a clothing and biker fashion store, under pressure from HD Inc.

[@TJ-se3ih]

I stopped giving a shit about Harley when they started charging $200 for an oil change and taking 3 weeks to do it. HD hasn't been rider friendly for ages and now they have basically admitted they have nothing but disdain for their core customer base

[@ruthmachain8544]

Was their CEO hired along with the board to bust out the company? Then they walk away with their golden parachutes & the workers get nothing. Comments made by the CEO when he took over showed his arrogance & indicated he had no idea or didn’t care to know his customer base.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's exactly my biggest issues with the whole deal! Good hard working folks get laid off over this crap while they cash bonus checks.

[@ClovisPoint]

wonder what ''church '' he goes to ,would/might explain it...................

[@ChuckChrome]

This is only fair. How many people have worked for a company that reminded their employees that termination is possible if the employee does something on their own time that could in anyway be deemed hurtful to the employer's brand? Well, when a company embarrasses their customers it only stands that the company should face termination as well. Consumers need to understand they have the power and show discipline in wielding it. It is not a hardship to put off buying a new Harley or some Harley tank tops if the company embraces values completely contrary to the individual customer.

[@bdtodd50todd38]

Consider that EVERY corporation is going WOKE. But also consider that it does not affect us in any way. If you boycott the company, who do you think it will hurt? It will hurt the employees that are trying to make a living. The share holders are mostly giant corporations that have trillions invested in hundreds of companys and if Harley dies, they will just move on and not look back. You can't do anything about it and it does not affect you, so to everyone, I say get over it.

[@ChuckChrome]

@@bdtodd50todd38 When a company promotes a social or moral value that is contrary to a customer"s, or diverts revenue built off the customer to promote something considers socially destructive the customer is certainly in their right to look elsewhere. I've no doubt there are degenerates in every company but to openly promote that very behavior does reflect on the consumer whether intentional or not. Making the argument that since EVERY company is doing it is just a rationalization for you to keep doing exactly what you always have.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Learn to repair it yourself. Help others. Or support an independent repair shop excellent idea...

[@GixxerFoo]

Exactly, don't feed the corporate machine and they will change.

[@AmericanSavageGarage-em2oy]

Finally some sanity. Thanks Gixerfoo!

[@MrSideoiler]

The "New" sportster was the end of me. Jeeezzz.

[@Lee-em1lb]

Yep. The WORST motorcycle I've ever ridden. Planning test ride for a certain destination. Got quarter the way there and turned around back to dealership it sucked so bad. soooooʻ

[@kirtspencer863]

I agree, used market is going to thrive, not selling my 2013 FXDC. I’ve made it my bike, bored to 103, 10.5 wiseco, ported, woods triple nickels runs awesome!!!

[@unwrangler11]

You said it best, we the riders are Harley Davidson not Corporate.

[@robertwrench1]

We the people are Harley.

[@martincvitkovich724]

and I'm keeping and maintaining my pre-queer Sportster, I'm not afraid of anyone seeing me on a HD.

[@snakebite6511]

@@martincvitkovich724 sounds like you are the one with issues. Why is it that you want the ability to live the life you want, yet people who are Gay, Lesbian, Trans or any member of the alphabet community cannot? It's their live, they have every right to live it the way they want, if you dont like it, thats a "You" problem. They probably think the way you life your life is stupid also. Grow up, your homophobic fears are pathetic

[@vplph]

Rode 20000 km on a road king. In 2 years. Never came close to a dealership...

[@rrm80916]

I just got back from Sturgis, it was maybe 20% down from other years in terms of customer traffic… it’s never really that busy on any year I’ve gone

[@GixxerFoo]

That shows it's working but not completely out their yet!

[@yveslolou739]

I have three Harley-Davidson 1954 FL the 1978 FLH and the last new bike I bought the 2012 FL HTCI this winter I was debating about getting a 2025 now my mind is made up I will not be trading in my bike or selling it I'll be keeping my 2012 FLHTCI it's a great bike the 103 engine nothing wrong with it why have to upgrade the sound system again and the pipes thank you Harley-Davidson for helping me make my decision

[@AmericanSavageGarage-em2oy]

Excellent

[@briangoldy8784]

I always intended to Support The Mom & Dad Shop. They have Limited Capital an Must rely on Community Customers.& Clients. Which drives down the Cost of Labor. an Parts. Competing helps the Consumer. Capitalism is Good.

[@GixxerFoo]

Keep them doors open on them local shops!

[@lachiegrant4237]

Ride an EVO the last of the real Harley Davidson and forget about the rest of this mayhem

[@metalted6128]

Yes sir!!!

[@timothymarlin2010]

S&S,Feuling, Andrews parts bullet proof Evos

[@timothymarlin2010]

S&S,Feuling, Andrews parts bullet proof Evos

[@frankfurther3828]

EVO's FOREVER

[@barneyroberts8272]

I bought a 1959 Harley FL two years ago. I had to do a lot of work to make it go again. Now I ride it everyday.

[@13thSwarde]

I recently had my 2007 Fatboy converted into a Frankenstein Trike. My local dealership doesn’t work on my 18 year old motorcycle. I do all the repairs I can on my own. I support a independent shop for repairs I don’t do myself. It’s a Christian shop 50 miles away from me.

[@frankfurther3828]

How do you like the handling? Is Frankenstein all they claim to be?

[@rickcole8587]

I have felt this way for 20 years. I now ride a 2002 heritage Softail my last bike was a 1986 heritage Softail. I lost interest in corporate and in dealerships when they lost interest in riders that kept them in business through hard times. Support local wrenches that keep us on two wheels!

[@rickcole8587]

City Mourge cycles in St. Louis, Mo.

[@ronrobertson59]

I'm looking at baggers now an Evo or Twin cam like I need another bike. It's a buyers market now I do plan to take advantage.

[@leonardoatx3]

Send the shoemaker home and start making the original Sportster

[@freebehindbars8654]

If they sold, for the profit margin they require, they would still offer it.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

​@@freebehindbars8654 The Sportsters were the 2nd best selling model. Now, the new "Sportster" is Harleys 3rd worst selling model, behind the Pan America and Live Wire.

[@GixxerFoo]

You know the OG Sportster would sell like hot cakes right now.

[@badbaroque7760]

badbaroque7760 0 seconds ago I would buy it in a heartbeat even if I already own the original! 😅

[@spamfriedmice4800]

​@@freebehindbars8654The issue was never sales, it's the longest running, biggest selling model in harley history. The issue was EPA regulations.

[@Karrpilot]

When Harley Davidson sells a motorcycle under list price new stock, the dealer doesn't put on cheap aftermarket bling, and there's no hidden fees or markup, I'll buy one Guess I won't be an owner anytime soon.....

[@paulperrigo3517]

I'm going continue to ride my harley. I can't tell when the last time I walk into a harley-davidson dealership. Indie shops only.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's the way to go!

[@rickosborne6521]

Last week I bought back an ultra classic that I had sold 7 years ago. Happy to have it back, regardless of whatever crap corporate is pulling. I'll be doing my own service or taking it to a local shop for work.

[@LHawk-l8f]

As a somewhat local resident, it looks like the overall attendance is down this year. I took a trip through Sturgis and while the food and beverage sector was booming, there weren't near as many people spending money on extras. It remains to be seen of course, but I believe most of the larger sales outlets were slow likely due to financial restrictions moreso than political reasons.

[@metalted6128]

But finically issues is political issues. Bidenomics is hurting America!!!

[@lanejohnson7656]

There financial reasons were fueled by bad political… lol

[@JoeFurtado-xv5no]

If I can’t fix it myself I bring it to a local Indy shop. The shop I do use is swamped with work all the time which tells me lots of people are avoiding the dealership. I have a 2011 FLHX and do most of my own work which I enjoy to do. No need to buy a new bike when your older bike goes down the road just fine

[@davemagee]

Hey brother Yes we all are Harley Davidson world wide don't hate the bike there amazing nothing feels like a Harley the small shops will do anything you want without the corporate crap. P.s Don't ride Indian lmao All the best from NZ 🇳🇿

[@GixxerFoo]

I'm not switching to Indian, I've rode a few and they are great bikes but not enough to make me switch.

[@davemagee]

I just couldn't do it either just goes to show Harley are for ever and Indian's are not a replacement for Real American Harleys

[@jasong546]

I have a 22 RG I bought from a family owned dealer in Florida. My bike has always run great and I love being out there on it and today I stopped by there to get a shirt for my son in law and everyone from service guys to the guy mopping the floor to the sales manager to the clothing sales gals said hi and asked if I needed anything. I don’t care what other riders think of me and my experience there has always been great. Don’t know what else I could ask for from my experience.

[@jimkraft9445]

Good advice. I have a good independent shop a half mile from my house. Just took my 99 Softail Custom there a couple of weeks ago for and new set of tires and wheel bearings. Both of the Harley dealerships we had within 20 miles are closed up. I am 83 years old, and still do most of my own maintenance except for changing tires. I love my 25 year old Harley. The simplicity is what I like. Not as fast as the newer ones, but who cares. Jet airplanes go fast, but and open cockpit Stearman biplane with a radial engine is a lot more fun. Love your common sense videos.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you for the support! Those indy shops are the place to go!

[@markwhatley9955]

I walked away from a new 23 Street Glide at Texas Harley because the sales guy was trying to hose me and how. I went down the street to American Motorcycle Trading and rode away on a 4-year old Ultra Limited. Probably the last bike I’ll ever buy, but if there’s another one in my future it’ll come from an independent seller.

[@brandonmacon3317]

John Maxwell and Maxwell's Motorcycles opening in 2020 was a godsend 💪🤙💨💯

[@DKLabs99]

I enjoyed his videos. He’s a guy I’d support no doubt

[@joeplem5329]

This sux I live literally less than a half hour away from Harley corporate, still not getting rid of my 2011 dyna street bob since it's not worth very much anyways 😒 I knew the second dude wanted to make the anniversary a yearly thing instead of every 5 years we were in big trouble 🤨

[@JohnDrobnica]

I ride a couple older HDs, a 2003 Anniversary Fat Boy and a 2012 Swithchback… both serviced by an independent shop where I have complete confidence. My dealership experiences have been lacking, and other than fluid changes I’ve not used dealers for any significant maintenance.

[@robert-wr6md]

Funny thing is that the picture of the sportster tank 3:36 is absolutely gorgeous, a stunning design and a complementary colour masterclass. I want one.

[@GaryL-m6h]

Been watching you a while. Please mention folks for rebore, 88 to 95 specifically. Rebuilding my 2006 road king. Keep it alive, corporate has no morals.

[@martinkeet8373]

Got a 95, you will love it👍

[@GixxerFoo]

95's are an awesome upgrade on the 88's. You can bore the stock cylinders too, might compare the price to just purchasing big bore cylinders though as well. With a good cam you won't be disappointed.

[@martinkeet8373]

@@GixxerFoo Thanks for everything, seriously man you put in the time for us, well done🙏 Did you ever do a carb comparison?? I know it's late in the day, everyone is EFI buut with all this mom and pop fuck the corp, EPA stuff old bikes may be on the up for budget priorites... I have a 98 SportsterS and a 99Dyna Twincam....

[@runalongnowhoney]

Bought my first Harley at Faribault Harley in 1989. Building was a metal-type polebarn structure. Customer lounge was the bench seat out of an old pick-up truck. Buying from that shop, you didn't feel like half the cost of your bike was supporting a five million dollar dealership building. I miss that time and place.

[@Maggieismydog]

Right on! My wife just bought her first Harley as she now has an unrestricted license, it’s the best bike she has ridden and owned. I’m looking at getting my third and the corporate BS won’t stop me supporting my local business. Thanks for great content mate, ride safe all.

[@danowens7145]

I have a 2003 Indian. Says Indian but has Harley style EVO S@S engine. Looks like a Harley, sounds like a Harley. But has Indian wrote all over it. So best of both worlds.

[@snakebite6511]

Enjoy your knockoff. I had a 2003 Indian Spirit and it was a nice looking bike, a lot like a Heritage, but it was nothing more than a knockoff from the Gilroy days, but i will say this, it was a torque monster

[@danowens7145]

@@snakebite6511 they tried bringing back a brand. Didn't have the money or tooling to build their own engine. When first started their production. Their first engine the Power Plus was not great. But they were trying. And when Polaris bought the name. They did have the money to build great bikes. I do own a Harley to. I like my Harley because I can just get on it and go almost anywhere. My Indian is just mainly used for easy slow country back roads.

[@dieseljuice3]

Just brought my 2012 HD Heritage Classic to Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg Florida. They will work on any year HD, other than the cost of the service, they did give me 10% on parts for being a First Responder. I'm a big believer of taking my stuff back to the Dealer for service.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's awesome! My local dealer gave us 10% off too, it was really nice and they would work on older bikes. Unfortunately they close when the owner passes, just too much going on with Harley corporate. Stay safe out there brother!!

[@patrickpaglia1383]

I added a 2023 Street Bob to the garage that houses my 75 Shovel and my 2002 sportster. I felt gross after doing business with the dealership. But when I got the bike home and started f@#king with it all was good again. Hopefully this shit is short lived and they learn before they burn

[@feloniousmonk3049]

It's not short term, it's all a part of Agenda 21. The CEO wants all of you riding electric motorcycles by 2030.

[@steve28849]

i just had a feuling cam plate kit including 525 cams and feuling tappets installed in my 2000 flhtc by EASTSIDE SPEED SHOP in Ellenville NY. excellent work and very professional. support your indy shop.

[@jamesbecker3420]

Just picked up a 1985 FXR-SP for $2k, just needed new tires. Came with a shop manual and the original owner's detailed maintenance/repair log, very cool. Currently have an 06 E-glide and my wife has a 14 Tri-glide. Just couldn't pass up the deal...

[@yankeetown3739]

Was looking at Indian yesterday and the sales manager said he has more trade in Harley’s than new Indians and he can’t sell them even at reduced prices. Said he may store a bunch of them for 6 months and try to sell later.

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

So glad I sold my M8 a couple years ago and went back to a 2007 Road King with a 96 TC. I'm not going forward with ANY HD purchase to corporate HD until this is corrected.

[@TriStateProServices]

Just bought my first "new-to-me" 2019 Ultra Limited at a smoking hot deal I just couldn't pass up! The independent shop I bought it from treated me like I was a long-time customer from the moment I walked through the door. 2.5 hours later, the owner of the shop loaded the bike onto my trailer himself. The entire experience and transaction couldn't have gone smoother or had been more pleasant. Not only will I be a repeat customer, but I will continue to support his business and other shops like his own. I am a DIY type of man that has every intention to learn how to work on my own bike. If something breaks that is above my paygrade, I will give the job to the folks at local bike shops. I have been following the current Harley Davidson corporate BS for a while now. I will not, nor will I ever give my hard earned cash to corporate H-D until they change their ways and go back to being a company that focuses on their loyal customers. Until then...too-dah-looo, H-D!

[@williamlindner3984]

I believe Harley has many years worth of new bikes in storage. It seems like production has been running way beyond sales for years .. Harley, probably could shut down and sell their stored inventory for years. There is something very dark about this , I have my suspicions, but can't point to any thing definite.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I paid cash for my 2016 Heritage Softail last month. Has only 9500 miles on it, like new, for 11k bucks. So it’s PAID FOR and not going anywhere! MY bike has nothing to do with what the corporation does . They didn’t make a dime on me and I use a private shop for any help I need. So I’m gonna ride the hell out of it. I DGAF what anyone thinks about it. I’ve always wanted a teal and white heritage softail…looks like an old 1950s panhead….and not I got one. So I’m going to enjoy it. It’s not my bikes fault what the company does. BUT…I wouldn’t buy a new one ( and wouldn’t anyway bec prices are insane on new ones. 26k for a new heritage now) and I don’t spend a dime at the dealer. But I fully support my local shop

[@nrgrlsd9931]

When you adjust for inflation, the new road glide is like $3000 cheaper than the road glide from 2013

[@brittanyjackson1718]

I have an 03 Heritage Softail and it is set up just the way I like it, I thought about selling it and getting a new Harley until I seen all your videos about upgrading my TC 88 and breathing some new life into her, great videos thanks!

[@rockymoetuffy]

i have an 04 road king, stage 1 & 2, love it, they wouldn't put it on a dyno cause it's 20 years old, then had the balls to try to get me to trade it in for a new bike... i brought it to someone who's independent of harley, has his own shop, did a great job, last thing i bought at the dealership was a set of hand grips and well, that's it for me buying from them, i didn't know they were too cool to work on my bike

[@gorion70]

Bike market is soft. It's a great time to buy even without the current controversy.

[@GixxerFoo]

Market is really soft on everything right now, that's a fact.

[@gorion70]

@@GixxerFoo Very true. The car market is tanking hard.

[@stanjohnson8040]

Good video. I noticed at about the 6:00 minute mark you had an old picture of Robison HD in Daytona Beach. I’ve been to that place many times. Thanks for the memories 🍻

[@benodie02760]

You always hit it on the head! Yes I own HD shirts but almost every part I put on my bikes are NOT a HD part (Fueling, Woods, Ness, S&S etc). I still love my bike and I am my own wrench!

[@docracer7519]

I got tired years ago of the local Harley dealership only being willing to put Harley parts on my bike, and at least 2 times the cost of better parts. And, they spent far more time telling me what they wouldn't/couldn't do to modify my bike than looking for solutions. So, I switched to small shops that were more open-minded and adaptable, and would do what I wanted done. The problem is, even the small shops around here have their own operations issues also. So, now my bike is torn apart in my garage while a friend helps me to figure out how to replace drive pulleys, belt, clutch, wiring harnesses, etc, etc. Very Frustrating, but I am not giving up on my 2005 Fatboy with full Stage 4 upgrades!

[@vt1340]

Harley hasn't made a good engine since the EVO. Imo, the best Harleys I've ever owned I could easily break down and rebuild, simpler machines.

[@ClovisPoint]

maybe EVO's will see a resurgence after this idiotic fiasco

[@steve-rb8nj]

heard the new cvo's are coming out in a rainbow colors. WTF corp ?

[@haroldbartleson2239]

Ginger love your videos I've had harleys over 40 years I'm 73 Retired and florida all the harley Dealers in my area Salesmen look like the maytag repairman

[@paulperrigo3517]

I will continue to ride my harley. Use an indie shop only. Can't tell when was the last time I walked into harley-davidson dealership

[@GixxerFoo]

Nothing wrong with that at all, glad to hear that!

[@Mcpcwby67]

Don’t ditch your Harley’s. Use aftermarket quality parts and small performance shops that want the work. I slightly recall this happening to them in the 80’s as well. I just sold my 2015 Mt Rushmore limited low because it needed a computer program to change a water pump. Bought a 2007 low low mileage ultra classic and bought quality aftermarket parts and wrench on it myself.

[@txsviking]

I'll still ride them but I deal with an indy shop called MC Creations NW of Houston. They only work on and sell HD. He told me most of his customers are disgruntled ex-dealer customers. Keep up the great videos.

[@jimarcher5255]

Thanks for the info. Vowed to never go to the dealer in Houston about 3 years ago.

[@txsviking]

@@jimarcher5255 Good people. On 249 and Perry.

[@Rollie396]

I’m just gonna keep on keepin on with my older Harleys,my trusted independent mechanic when I need him and the Harley scrap yards when the aftermarket can’t supply what I need. Couldn’t care less if I was the only one riding harleys. It’s what I want to ride and it’s what I’m gonna ride. I was at sturgis for a bit and ya the Harley pavilion was pretty empty.I’ve started stopping 100miles short of sturgis,stay overnight wherever,get up and gone with the sun then pull into town and find a parking spot. I walk around checking everything out until my dislove of crowds outweighs my love of bikes,then pick a direction and ride at least 100 miles clear to spend the night somewhere else and continue on my holiday. I actually just pulled into my garage from such a trip a few hours before watching this.

[@williamjohnson6517]

So bought my 14 Streetglide new from the Stealership. My 05 Deuce from the independent down the road . I learnt to service both myself . I did have the return cable on the Deuce break recently. I went to my independent. He had two new cables IN STOCK but they were a little too long 🤔BUT he had a plastic crate with cables in it from take offs from Wrecked bikes and they fit !!!! Nothing wrong with them . He sold me two cables for the price of one of the new longer cables plus did me half labor to fit them . NOW imagine the Stealership, get there and I bet money they wouldn't of had the cables ( we'll have to order them ) then you would have to book an appointment no doubt ( I know) weeks in advance. Then the actual cost of said two cables AND the labor would have been through the roof . SO in conclusion I got the bike back on the road THAT DAY at an unbeatable price ( compared to Harley) instead of waiting WEEKS . And knowing my Stealership they would of probably got the wrong parts . Believe me been there done that.THE INDEPENDENTS are the REAL DEAL 🤙in my opinion. These people are 9 times out of 10 RIDERS! And are what's left of any Harley Davidson we would consider family. They also have a WAY higher hands on knowledge especially on the beautiful older stuff before the Kraut became CEO with all his Kamala Harris woke bullshit . I consider my age bikes to still be Harley Davidsons because they were made before the fairies took over , the Mo Co.Plus all they have now is techs . Take a part off put a part on . My indi Jeff is PROUD to be a HD mechanic.He rides a Road Glide. 🤙😎🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@richc767]

Still riding my 2000 Heritage and will continue riding it. I do all the work on it but if I had to resort to bringing it somewhere it would be an Indie.

[@frankhabib5748]

We have one, exceptional family owned HD dealership in the Milwaukee area - Suburban HD. Been a customer for 20+ years.

[@metalted6128]

Harley dealerships are not Indy shops. To be a Harley dealership you are required to be connected with corporate Harley. Anywhere in the world. Through contact. Independent shops , means not being a Harley dealerships.

[@hawgryder13]

There were customers at the HD site in Sturgis, not many but if you looked over at the Indian site it was the same sight.

[@DougBarker-m8g]

Bought my 05 electra glide from a dealership never taken her back to them . Always taken her to a mom and pop shop. Found they gave better deals and paid attention to the details. But not going to hide what I ride.🏍🏍

[@FordMan-pe7sm]

Last October I came very close to buying a 120th anniversary heritage. I liked everything about the bike until I rode it. Aside from having literally twice the power of my 1996 FLSTN Heritage Special, call me crazy but I just didn't like the way the bike rode. Too smooth for me. I'm only 56 but I must be a dinosaur. I actually like the vibration and non disconnected feel of my Special. All this woke crap just makes me more happy I didn't buy a new Harley-Davidson. Like other companies they are just going to have to learn the hard way that you don't piss off the customers that support you!

[@RoadkingHSMM]

I have a 2010 at first I was going to sell it. Then I was going to the badges it. After talking to a lot of people . I just going to keep it and take to my brother shop. Great video sir .

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Well if you look at the parent company Polaris and what they support. But the same thing

[@GixxerFoo]

I think all these companies are doing that these days, it just hasn't come out yet.

[@Notimetoplaywu]

​@@GixxerFooso ... It's not true . Tell it how it is .

[@generalpatten5043]

I'll still ride my 22 year old TC ultra classic. It was made long before the current crop of corporate shills were around. I won't be supporting my HD until they have a major shake up at corporate.

[@GixxerFoo]

That's a respectable take on this mess, my bikes are pre bs too!

[@derekyoung9692]

I've said it a million times about HD and other brands. The Boards run things and the CEO and other execs live and die by the share price. No one cares what you think so don't trash your bike. Gixx is correct... wanna hurt HD? Then don't buy anything from the dealers unless it truly is a local family run place which are few and far between. The dealer in my city is an auto group that owns a Ford, Hyundai and Subaru dealership. Far from family run... my two HD's get worked on by one local shop and my Indian by another. I actually paid one of the shops double for some work they did on my wifes Sportster because it was too cheap in my opinion. Made her go back with an extra $200 cash cuz I appreciate the work and time they put in. I support my local bike shops. If new bike and accessories sales go down enough, share price goes down, CEO and execs get fired, Board members get replaced and maybe an activist investor comes in and puts things right. Or... price goes down and the Brand gets scooped up by another group like happens with cars and rinse and repeat.

[@joelabriola2493]

Harley has been screwing loyal riders for years now! People are finally sick if it and we have Options now! "F"- Harley

[@aaronjohnson9984]

Harley just announced that they are moving production of the water cooled revolution engine motorcycles to Thailand. Looks like they are shooting themselves in the other foot.

[@hedonisticpunkvatos]

Daaaaamn! Sturgis is Harley's super bowl!

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

Absolutely agree with everything you said, well done. I was done with them a long time ago, but I still buy HD 20-50 oil and filter. What standard oil (non syn) & filter would you recommend for a '98 heritage. I do all my own maintenance except tires. Thanks

[@roycarlson6783]

Mobile 20-50 c twin oil in motor,redline in trans and primary. No problems!!

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

@@roycarlson6783 Thank you

[@hellbilly6532]

The motor company hasn’t really been behind the “core” customer base since I was a kid & that was a long time ago. Shop and trade locally/independent shops.

[@MadMexism]

Not getting rid of my 21 Road glide. Will be my last Harley for sure. Just gonna maintain her, and enjoy the ride. Keep up the great content GixxerFoo!

[@primersandbrass]

already got rid of my shirts and hats, removed the harley sticker from my truck, and took all the badging off my Road Glide. I have had 6 Harleys and this will be my last one if they don’t reverse course publicly. All my money will now go to the aftermarket companies not pushing an agenda.

[@goldendredger]

I just took advantage of the many Harley's listed for sale used cheap. I got a Road glide half the price and 10 years newer than my son paid for his 2 years ago. He's looking at buying several more during this time at great prices.

[@davidkenaston8735]

I always get parts elsewhere, everytime I'd go to HD it was a week out getting it!!.. love my 14 streetglide and will continue to ride it

[@victorsamon9672]

The CEO is like the pied piper,,,only this time the rats,,(us riders) ain't falling in line with HIM,,!

[@okiemale1589]

Big thumbs up for the channel... 😎👍

[@twowheeledanimal4805]

Not selling my harley, not destroying my harley, not debadging my harley. Not corporates first f up. Won't be their last but it's my bike. Years of blood sweat and tears making it perfect. If harley goes down I've still got easy access to parts and service. 121 years of americana and miles of smiles for me and mine. Ride safe friends.