Now What Is Harley Davidson Going To Do?

[@frankfurther3828]

Lifelong HD rider here. RIP HD Inc 1903-1999. F Jochen, F CVO, F VVT. Today's Hardley is a caricature of the American icon that it once was.

[@Prometheus1979]

Their CVO ST bike does not have vvt.

[@super16g123]

Shut it old man.

[@tompava3923]

@@super16g123 Triggered much?

[@oneofmany1087]

RIP America and HD, YOUR TIME HAS COME!

[@super16g123]

​@@tompava3923you too, pops. We sent y'all out to pasture years ago. Who let you two out of your rooms?

[@edsmith2562]

J. C. GET TO THE POINT! 2+minutes and I am out.

[@streetsean]

And this was the edited down version....🤦‍♂️

[@streetsean]

@@willydavid Yep!

[@CaptainRon1913]

No sht. and the lip smacking. excruciating

[@streetsean]

@CaptainRon1913 sorry

[@rickyhawkins7407]

Yeah, I shut down also. 😩

[@scottberry5266]

Anyone here a Harley rider ??? I have been riding them for 45 years. I haven’t bought a new one since 06. I’m still riding it along with a victory and a klr650. Il never buy a Harley new again. They have pussified the brand too much. I’m not the only one with this opinion.

[@skootr924]

I'm a Dyna pilot, '06 Street Bob. Same here, and the aftermarket is my friend. Looking to "chopper" something not new...👊

[@scottberry5266]

@ : yup. The company took a different direction even back in the 90’s when you had to get on “the list” to buy a bike. I get the idea and it worked to a point. I bought a new Eglide in 90 and went around all the list shit paying cash. 06 the same thing. I haven’t been a dealer in at least 10 years or so. I do all my own work and use aftermarket equipment on it.

[@streetsean]

I'm an 18 Sport Glide and a 17 Roadmaster guy myself. And we also have a 23 Royal enfield scram411 for my daughter

[@streetsean]

Awesome!

[@scottberry5266]

@@streetsean : nice. I bought a Victory Vision a few years back and that’s my go to bike. I hop on it and ride from gas stop to gas stop. It’s an odd bike and I swore I’d never buy one until I rode one. It’s like having a sport bike that weighs 1000 pounds. Just point and shoot. Then there’s the 1991 Kawasaki klr 650. It’s my favorite bike.

[@ESBA2023]

The prices on new bikes won't go down, no matter how much they save overseas. I have a 2007 Deuce, my wife a 2014 Sportster 72, don't want anything newer.

[@streetsean]

Yeah, I'm too new of a rider to know all the older crap harley has done. I've got an 18 Sport Glide, so that's pre this CEO, so that will have to do for me...🤣

[@westcoast3595]

Harley Screwed Itself.

[@Wayne-j5j]

YES!😮😂

[@JD1459]

DEI & board of directors.

[@streetsean]

Seems that way

[@trekbsg]

This verdict doesn't just affect Harley-Davidson, it includes Indian motorcycles and many other American exports, it's just that Harley is leading the fight. Tariffs have been negatively impacting American exports for decades. I remember Reagan back in the mid-eighties imposing tariffs on metric motorcycles on behalf of the then struggling post AMD Harley-Davidson, and so many of the metric brands threw fits, the tariff lasted only two years thanks to Harley telling the government the tariffs were no longer needed (as their sales were growing & growing). And remember, it's not just the European Union, there are so many more countries that put these ridiculous tariffs on American goods. There is such a thing as "fair trade".

[@streetsean]

Yes, that's right. This ruling just puts the tariffs on the bikes harley was building in Thailand, which i think were supposed to get around the tariffs. Lots of tariffs on a lot of things, I just only notice when it's something I like.

[@patrickwalton1768]

@trekbsg uh it is for the most part America putting Tariffs on goods. Trumps first 4 years almost busted HD. Germany is probably the biggest customer of American goods. With the Tariffs . Sales of American goods dropped to almost zero. GM, Ford, Chrysler-Jeep all took major hits. GM had to sell off Opel for example. Ford was less of a hit. Because they produce a European line. But Mustangs didn't get sold at all. Now, if Trump keeps messing around. VW, Audi, Porsche, and BMW will close down their US operations. And go home. I myself work at a factory that builds Forklifts. We are the world's second largest producer of lifts. Since the election US Sales shot through the roof! Every one trying to get their Forklifts before the Tariffs come. We were closed for the holidays. And today is the first day of production. I can bet you after 20 January our lifts bound for the US will drop to ZERO. it will hurt America more than it will hurt us. Because those couple hundred vehicles customers in the EU and Canada will take them.

[@m0rafic1]

The tariff was signed on April 1st 1983 and removed on October 9th 1987, that's a long two years. H-D had aprox 200,000 excess new Harleys in stock built during what turned out to be a recession. One of Reagan's main drivers for implementing the USITC plan was that it was believed that if not Congress would legislate to restrict presidential authority over trade policy. Not all motorcycles that the tariffs applied to were "metric" as you could import one from Triumph Engineering Co Ltd in the UK until they went bankrupt in August of '83. Nor did the 90,000 Honda's & Kawasaki's made in the US count in the tariffs, but it's the 160,000 large motorcycles per year imported from Japan that everyone remembers. In 1970 Harley had 100% of the over 750cc market, by 1983 they had 15% which sounds bad, but that market was much much bigger. The market was booming until it wasn't and if you're trying to sell at the top end of a market that has suddenly contracted just after you have ramped up your production, dealer network etc you are screwed. So the question is did Harley-Davidson perform a miracle and turn the business around in a few short years? Or did they sort out their quality and production problems whilst quietly selling off their previous over-production during the time the tariffs were in place. Either way a better stronger, more focused company making a better product was the result.

[@streetsean]

@m0rafic1 Thanks for this! This lays it out perfectly. I didn't know exactly how it worked. 👍

[@trekbsg]

@@m0rafic1 Harley doesn't have the authority to sign tariffs into and out of law, that's up to the government. Harley "petitioned" the government telling them they no longer needed the tariffs in place to compete with overseas competition after two years, when and if the government does or doesn't do something is entirely up to the government, not Harley.

[@PaulRobson]

I'm an ExPat Australian living in Thailand, HD fan & an owner of 2 HD Bikes. The entire HD model range is built here in Rayong, THAILAND. Despite the supposed cheaper production costs here, the local showroom / dealer purchase cost of every model is 15-20% more than the purchase cost in the US.

[@streetsean]

That is what really confuses me, if the company is saving on production costs, shouldn't the consumer save as well?

[@peterfowler8044]

Kinda strange , they are made in America , but haven't been able to be labeled "Made In America" for decades now (too much foreign content) !

[@streetsean]

It seems that way...maybe "assembled in America"!

[@henrykrauss3730]

They are assembled in America using imported parts.

[@brucem8129]

Trump didn't put tariffs on anyone that didn't have them on us.

[@streetsean]

Yes, i believe you're right

[@thexnewyorker7284]

And we pay the tariffs and that sucks .

[@kittycorner8526]

Is HD's CEO a DEI hire? Seriously, If the EU tariffs cannot be drastically reduced or dropped, HD is gonna start making more models overseas to stay in business.

[@streetsean]

He's not, but he supports DEI.

[@leonardoatx3]

My 2013 Dyna Super Glide Custom was Assembled in BRAZIL 🇧🇷… Ya didn’t know that did ya ..!?

[@streetsean]

No I didn't know that. Was it for cheaper manufacturing or to get around tariffs?

[@frankfurther3828]

@@streetsean Answer: corporate greed charging the American Union-assembled price for an offshore-made product.

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

@@frankfurther3828Bullseye, you are 100% correct. I spent over thirty years in automotive manufacturing, and parts would come to our Ohio facility, get an inspection and ID tape and go right into our made in USA cartons. They came from Central America and East Asia

[@AmbassadorEarl]

@@streetseanthe answer is yes

[@PanM8]

@leonardoatx3, do you live overseas? If the bike was assembled in Brazil, it's not meant to be sold in the U.S. and Canadian market. They have been doing this for a long time now. You can thank the governments of the world, for squeezing every manufacturer.

[@dolfanrob262]

I’m no economist but it’s still cheaper when labor costs in the US are probably 400-500% more. A 25% tariff probably isn’t 💩 But who knows🤷‍♂️

[@streetsean]

What i wonder though, is if production costs are down, then why wouldn't the consumer get the savings too?

[@johnkessler9878]

Europe has 3X more tariffs than we do. China 3X. Brazil 5 X. I hope Trump gets tough on this.

[@streetsean]

His favorite word seems to be tariffs, so we'll see.

[@coolernie65]

I don't care where they make their bikes, if I want one, I'm going to buy one. HD is a business and they're going to do what makes them the most money. If you don't like it, there are numerous motorcycle options in the states.

[@streetsean]

Yes you're right. I wonder if there is any difference in quality between plants. But if Harley is saving on production, shouldn't the consumer save as well?

[@chuckp7912]

Harley management needs to be completely changed, sales way down, prices way up- seriously, who wants to spend $16k on an "entry" level bike, let alone $30k on a touring bike (plus extra if you dont like primer gray standard paint) Current management doing everything they can to fleece their customers. I'm on my last HD now, simply can't afford another one.

[@streetsean]

For sure, the ceo even said he wanted Harley to become a luxury brand...they are well on their way.

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

The German has properly knackered HD and what was the reason for taking it out of the US to build them. I doubt I will ever buy another Harley but then I've had the same one for 25 years

[@streetsean]

Yes, the ceo and board needs to go, a lot of complaints about them.

[@jeffreeves2456]

Harley should have come up with a better excuse than "yea, we are avoiding tarriffs, duh" if your buying a Thailand made Harley, your a cheap ass and will spend even more money in shipping, and in parts to make it US compliant. Bite the bullet, buy it in America, ride the shit out of it. Trade it in for a new one. Or go buy a metric bike

[@streetsean]

I just don't understand why they couldn't have found a plant in the EU in the first place to get around the tariffs?

[@davidcottingham3834]

Interesting how Indian can make a liquid cooled bike in the US for a more affordable price than the Thailand Hd nightster. I’m not understanding this move?

[@streetsean]

I do like those scouts. I think Indian just has more models of the scout, harley just has the nightster, but not a bare bones nightster, which they should.

[@paule.maurice1830]

Pollution and Labor Laws make building in America too expensive . Harley is an American Icon , and should be treated as one .

[@streetsean]

Yes for sure!

[@bryantsculpting42]

we need to ratchet back regulation and get 3-6 new American motorcycle companies up and running to compete

[@streetsean]

Less regs would always be good!

[@patrickwalton1768]

I am in Europe. I bought a FLHR Roadking Standard in 2022. I had tried to order it in Oct. 21 . My Dealer took my order. But wouldn't place it until HD announced the 22 model year. They held back because the EU was going to hit HD with a 27% Import tariff on 1 Jan 22. On top of the Tariffs already in place. Due to Trumps trade war. Which were still in place at the time. Bidens first visit to the EU and NATO in November or December 21 ( I don't remember there exact dates) . He ended Trumps trade war . And within days of the Announcement HD Presented the 22 model year with normal prices. Even so my Dealership gave me 14 days after the release of the price. To withdraw from the sale. So I ordered. And I paid what I paid. The sale was final and I paid cash. If the EU wants money. They need to go to HD and leave me the fuck alone...

[@streetsean]

That's the problem with tariffs, it's always the consumers that get the bill. Hopefully they figure something out quick.

[@CaptainRon1913]

Trump was the only one with balls to stand up to the EU's punishing tariffs that have gone on for decades. It's always been the EU's trade war, not Trump's. There still remains a 24% tariff and you still pay 21% VAT on top of that. You vote these EU pricks into office, stop your whining...

[@oneofmany1087]

Just remember it was the Boomers who raced HD and was the ones who made HD Famous,

[@streetsean]

Great point.👍

[@RainerBodensatz]

I am in Europe and my Road Glide is made in the US (York). I would never consider buying a Thailand/Brazil bike and paying 25% on top.

[@streetsean]

It would be nice to see a comparison between bikes from different plants to see what the quality is between them. If they're saving on production, the consumer should be saving too....

[@billjordan8922]

Bro, loved the video, but what is going on outside your windows? Do you live in Silent Hill? LMAO

[@streetsean]

Oh oh...now I'll have to go re-watch, I'm always distracted by the way my shirt looks with the mic on it...🤣

[@thexnewyorker7284]

I have a 23.5 CVO VVT . Best Harley I’ve ever had and I’ve had the pleasure of owning several over my 45 years of riding . my first Harley was a 90 883 Sportster .loved that sportster . Ask yourself , is Harley corp worse now or when AMF owned them ? Then again how many remember AMF ?

[@streetsean]

Thats a good point. I'm newer to riding and the AMF years were when I was just a kid. Your bike must be with the new fairing, those are beautiful bikes.

[@thexnewyorker7284]

Yeah all new design . I rode the bike before i bought it , it blew me away . I had a 22 RG ST that i was going to put s 131 in . I got the new bike way under ask . It was cheaper to grab the CVO then upgrade mine .

[@streetsean]

@thexnewyorker7284 Wow, that's a great deal! I rode the 24 street glide, and it was such a great bike. My buddy did the 128 in his 22 road glide (plus carbon, plus...plus...plus....) and I think he spent more on the pluses than he paid for the bike. I think you made the right choice!

[@streetsean]

@thexnewyorker7284 oh, and i just subscribed. I gotta catch up on your videos of the bike!

[@thexnewyorker7284]

@@streetsean awesome . I appreciate that . Just posted the assembly of the LP6 light kit . Installation vid up next

[@azadr9231]

Sucks for the consumer. But it may go away as part of a broader trade negotiation between the US and EU. I know all of our HD bikes in Australia come from Thailand, so they will probably keep making them there to keep costs low for certain markets.

[@streetsean]

Yes, it will suck for consumers outside of North America. Hopefully, they can negotiate something so everyone wins.

[@ryker4124]

No way they will bring that production back. As long as it cheaper why would they?

[@streetsean]

I'm afraid you're probably right

[@Jermz1979]

Tariffs on motor vehicles meant for on road use and their OEM parts shouldn't even be a thing unless that vehicle has an MSRP of over 150k stock sold as is. Exceptions would be commercial vehicles of course. It seems asinine to me that the US is putting tariffs on vehicles that people need to survive. And before anyone says an HD is a luxury, it's not to me. I ride 365, it's my primary mode of transportation and my truck is a distant 2nd.

[@streetsean]

I think for the majority of us, it is a luxury. But you're right that not all people use motorcycles as a secondary mode of transportation in North America

[@Jermz1979]

@@streetsean for a lot of people, motorcycles are becoming a primary source of transportation. It's just more cost effective. Maybe not HD, but 2 wheels in general.

[@streetsean]

@Jermz1979 I hope so, just heard a podcast about lane splitting coming into effect in Minnesota this year, stuff like that will help get more people on 2 wheels.

[@anthonyking5391]

HARLEY AND INDIAN SHOULD HAVE MADE PRICES A LITTLE MORE REASONABLE THEY WOULD HAVE SOLD WAY MANY MORE BIKES WITH CHEAPER OPTIONS FOR THE BIKES PRICED COULD BE WAY BETTER

[@streetsean]

Better pricing would always be great. As of now, I don't think I'll ever buy brand new.

[@GoodGuysCarry]

I hit the like button….. But please, 1) tell us what you plan to say. 2) say it. 3) tell us what you said. This is public speaking 101. Looking forward to your next video.

[@streetsean]

Yeah, I've had a number of people tell me this. I'm working on it. Thanks!

[@jeffhardin1472]

"they're gonna see Harley as an American company" 🇺🇸

[@HarleyGurl114]

LOL it is

[@icyGrip666]

I am not a fan of tariffs. But the governments want there money rofl. That he said moving to a different country was for cost cutting and it still will be. I would love if the jobs came back but that won't happen.

[@streetsean]

I don't think they will either...even the 1 year transfer of the rev max models

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Lol. Halarious. They are letting the dealer choose? Causing all out mayhem! So, what are you doing about it... At first, I was going to write some harsh things. But, as I was trying to come up with a new title for "HD". I asked myself what is the image and the thought behind the Brand. Are they rebels, or not? Who are the people? I might be like them. Who remembers when a bowling company ran the place? Let me talk to Harley. I've got an idea.

[@streetsean]

I think you should talk to harley, most of the leadership needs to change, in my opinion. I think its good to have an outside opinion in a company but not when the whole leadership is an "outside" opinion...

[@stevejackson3564]

Harley was moving that way anyway they think that the American workers get paid too much. Harley has been overpriced for years even though I owned a '04 road King loved it but whenever you get cheaper labor that's where company's going to go to survive. If us Americans wasn't forced into paying more taxes which has a lot to do with it we wouldn't have to ask for more money at our workplaces which causes this situation at a point in time. Either way guess I won't be by no hardly again or anything from 2013 on. I do believe in American made Harley is a class in its own they are like Rolls-Royces compared to the other motorcycles in the world. Harley has class

[@oneofmany1087]

American workers have a wage from 1980 15-25 an hour. I'm 67 and I made 23.11 an hour in 1980 in the trades and today the wage is 15-25 an hour doing the same job. The only thing different is back in 1973to 1990 the worker was white Men doing the work, today it's 90% Mexicans working for 15-25 an hour

[@super16g123]

@oneofmany1087 you boomers sent the jobs overseas. You sold out the country, so you'd have a few more dollars to buy lube and blue pills... and to save few dollars on useless shit at the mall. The call is coming from inside the house, old man. 😂

[@pepper8892]

Harley has tried to fix something that wasn't broken and now they are in trouble. These NEW bikes I wouldn't have. Go back to what works for people and improve on it, but don't change it. :)

[@streetsean]

I think new ceo would be a good start. I don't mind some of the new bikes though.

[@Leonard-kd7uj]

Hi from UK last year see the largest affect on motorcycleing in Uk ive ever seen dealers shutting . I think the CEO Would kinda want this but might be wrong just a UK harley loveing guy 2013 street bob lost my local HDdealer last year realy hope you guys in USAget it sorted we didnt after the 70s Japanese motorcycle invasion this time its the EU destroying us all ride free ride safe

[@streetsean]

I'm in Canada, we haven't had dealers close around me as of yet, but I know a lot in the US have. I think the ceo and board needs to go or more will follow.

[@morrisdennis]

I luv my road glide limited 😊

[@streetsean]

Thats a great bike, although I'm more of a batwing guy... I know, I'm basic...🤣

[@razorback6098]

Trump might be able to fix this to some extent. These other countries have been stiffing the US on tariffs and we haven't raised ours accordingly. Trump will raise the US tariffs on these foreign countries to what they are charging us which should result in tariff reductions. Only time will tell.

[@streetsean]

I do have hope that it could happen!

[@waterkoppie]

Wow, now you get many views and comments on this one. In Europe the Tourings from Thailand have the same price as from USA, so tariffs make no difference (on the short term, and prices are high anyways). The 2018 tariff rise from 6% to 31% due to the Trade-War-by-you-know-who did not suddenly raise the prices. Sudden price raise disturbs the market, so companies do not do that, instead in the years after, prices rise gradually to eventually compensate for the tarrifs. But do not expect prices to drop again when tariffs would be lifted, companies do not like that either, because then sales would stall due to deflation (instead of inflation) effect, consumers wait to buy because they think: "will the bike be even cheaper next year???". Prices will stay somewhat constant or have lower rise than "normal". The law suit now is on the 2021 tariff raise step (another 25%??!!) to complete the TradeWar, which indeed it looks now like this will come into effect. Again, prices will not rise 25% from one year to the other (2025 prices are not listed yet by the way !!! , in USA they are). And then we also have to wait and see in two weeks whether a new tariff increase has to come, again due to the you-know-who's-2nd-term-Trade-War. These tradewars are never good, bad for the economy, and the consumer always pays in the end .............

[@streetsean]

Yes, 💯 the consumer always takes the brunt of the trade war. Hopefully, the next negotiations will end up in a better "fair trade" agreement that helps all consumers. The you-know-who has talked about a lot about tariffs, and it's one of his favorite words, but again, hopefully, it works out that it's a good deal for the consumers.

[@Supaxiro]

If Harley-Davidson wants to skirt the tarrifs, so what? In a capitalist society governments should expect businesses to ALWAYS do what's best for their bottom line or the governments should offer the businesses and their operating environment better incentives to compete against other global manufacturers. WTF do they expect? Harley-Davidson should completely uproot from the US and focus on worldwide sales. Until the US govt gets their ish together.

[@streetsean]

I don't think they could, unless they changes all their bikes. The majority of sales are in the US and I would think a lot of those sales are based on the "made in USA" model.

[@peterwilson8039]

The one thing you're maybe missing here is that the size of the southeast asian market for motorcycles is huge, compared to the North American market, or even the European market. Harley might have very good reason to believe that's where their future lies. In that context, it's interesting if they're allowing North American dealerships the option of opting out of the RevMax product lines. If their vision is to sell those bikes in Asia, why build them here, especially with Trump as President, and having to deal with the tariff issues. Now if I were in charge at Harley, I would keep on making traditional Harleys for the North American market. They have a pretty good handle on that even if their sales are less than they used to be, and if they have a market for them overseas . . . .

[@streetsean]

I think you're right about the southeast Asia market, but I'm not sure harley makes bikes that that market wants. Maybe those x350 and 500 models they released last year? To have a plant in Thailand would make tonnes of sense to sell those there.

[@peterwilson8039]

@@streetsean Well those models were rebadges of bikes made in China - but as Asia is getting richer, and North America is getting poorer, the market for larger motorcycles in Asia is growing rapidly, while the North American market is getting smaller. I believe that Harley already has dealerships selling motorcycles in China.

[@streetsean]

@peterwilson8039 Yes, those smaller bikes are even in Australia as well. If we had them here, I would have really considered one for my daughter when she started riding.

[@morrisdennis]

Its a big deal to have a harley overseas 😮

[@dandiaz2275]

Interesting

[@abellseaman4114]

The average Harley makes an amount of NOISE that is not acceptable in Europe and the size of a Harley is such that it uses MORE FUEL than the European bikes and fuel cost is becoming a BIGGER DEAL FOR US ALL.............. Harley IS TRYING to bring itself into the 21st century with its Pan Am that is computer controlled and fuel injected and water cooled so it meets European noise rules and is more fuel efficient etc.......................BUT THE COST of such a bike is HUGE - especially when one considers the expense of shipping it from United States to any market in Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@streetsean]

Yeah, when I went to Europe two years ago (Italy and greece), it was mostly ADV bikes and scooters that I saw. It makes sense as some of the roads they have would be perfect for an ADV bike, and the scooters are great for getting around a place like Rome.

[@abellseaman4114]

@@streetsean Frankly - considering tje size of some Canadian city potholes - an ADV bike might be useful IN THE CDN CITIES!!!!!!!!!!

[@TarRawls]

Harley's arrogance causes their own bad luck.

[@streetsean]

You aren't wrong!

[@bradbeall392]

Harley-Davidson is basically dead, and as a lifelong H-D guy, with a garage full of bikes, tons of memorabilia, and even several tattoos related to “The Motor Company”, all I can say is “Good Riddance”. The CEO of Harley Davidson is a German Communist who has said he eventually wants H-D to make only electric bikes. He has done everything possible to ruin the brand. For those of us who still wish to ride American-made motorcycles, we have Indian, but I would prefer them to make a truly modern motorcycle instead of the wannabe retro bikes they currently have in their line-up. Hey Indian - can you make something similar or competitive to Yamaha’s Tenere 700 or Honda’s Africa Twin adventure bikes? No V-twins needed or accepted.

[@streetsean]

It is sad to see. The ceo and most of the board do need to be gone, in my opinion. I have both a harley and an Indian in the garage now, and I still like both. Having said that, though, I don't see me getting a new bike anytime soon.

[@41BeachComber]

Interesting info that it's only for one yr on those three models yet there still a tariff on them. Guess leave them there to be built and sell cheaper. Then in 2026 bring back to America to be made here. Then no tariff too?

[@streetsean]

They say it's for 1 year for all production of those models. That plant already builds them for the European market so there really wouldn't be a change there.

[@fedricoekkelenkamp5384]

Do harley shift motorbikes in parts to europe and put them together in a factory in Europe. I heard a factory in spain.

[@Embargoman]

What about France?

[@streetsean]

That would work, I would think.

[@streetsean]

I think as long as it's in a EU country.

[@SP2X1369]

Drop back and punt.

[@Embargoman]

Is going to go out of business by the end of the year by rejecting the offer of being bought by a Chinese company to avoid to move 100% of the motorcycle production to China as to improve the quality by making them in China to avoid of the process of Made in China 2025, and Polaris on the other hand gets the upper hand going full house in the US market by letting the US government ban CF-Moto to sell HD copies that are better quality than the original. This will leave Polaris be the only sole motorcycle company based in the US with Indian being the only US based brand sold in North America and while CF-Moto outselling Harley-Davidson in Europe in the cruiser market with their clones of HDs letting Harley-Davidson becoming the dodo bird of the motorcycle industry.

[@streetsean]

The CF Motos I've seen don't look anything like a harley. Do they have different models in Europe?

[@Embargoman]

@@streetsean CF is planing and the main goal is a V-Rod copy!

[@streetsean]

@Embargoman that would be kinda cool. The product seems to be becoming popular again

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

Make the Bike's in America First ! Trump will Counter the Tariff's ! And let's Make America Great Again ! Bless

[@streetsean]

American made helped justify the higher cost.

[@jackhogan8148]

OMG 😫 SO PAINFUL, CAN’T WATCH ANYMORE. I’D RATHER GO TO THE DENTIST 🦷

[@streetsean]

Thanks. I like my dentist, he rides as well. Ride safe

[@leojansen2773]

Talk about talking shit. You are number 1 .

[@streetsean]

Yes! First place!

[@Blort440]

No, they won't bring the jobs back. They want the cheap labor. over 75% of Harleys are foreign parts anyway.

[@streetsean]

Yes, you're probably right, and they are more assembled on america than made...

[@joemann3536]

WE need to be worried about this, (PFAS) in Minnesota this will kill power sports. all this rubbish is helping to delete freedom of mobility..

[@streetsean]

What PFAS? I just heard Minnesota will be alowing lane splitting later this year

[@joemann3536]

And MANY THOUGHT that DEI WAS GOING AWAY..SURPRISE !!! THEY JUST CHANGED THE NAME TO ; ESG? face-blue-wide-eyes ESG stands for “Environmental, Social and Governance.” ESG can be described as a set of practices (policies, procedures, metrics, etc. that organizations implement to limit negative impact or enhance positive impact on the environment, society, and governance bodies.

[@streetsean]

A lot of the American banks have been dropping their ESG programs since the election. Hopefully other companies follow suit

[@justflooreit4me1]

Woop te doo, what does it all mean😮

[@streetsean]

European prices will go up

[@justflooreit4me1]

@streetsean thanks for replying

[@streetsean]

I always try to👍

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Catching up... Canadian style😂😂😂

[@streetsean]

🤣🤣 right...eh?

[@dwightbernheimer331]

@streetsean Thanks for taking the time to respond... Happy New Year from the lower 48... Arizona 😀😀😀

[@streetsean]

@dwightbernheimer331 Happy New Year! Arizona is on our list of destinations on the bike. 👍

[@dwightbernheimer331]

@@streetsean We've got about 360 days a year we can ride Here...👍👍👍

[@streetsean]

@dwightbernheimer331 And the other 4 days is because it's too hot...🤣

[@darrelbrowning]

Yeha it was so good by hd

[@streetsean]

Yep

[@craigpennington1251]

If you don't know what you're talking about, then why do this video? Until they shitcan the CEO, H.D. is gonna be trash. PERIOD.

[@streetsean]

Can't argue with that.

[@tomharvey283]

You keep saying I’m not a lawyer I really don’t know. But you ran your mouth on and on. But I do agree you don’t know anything. You just like to say European Union.

[@streetsean]

Accurate assessment!

[@williamgage4825]

Do you mean it's not American made...🤬

[@streetsean]

For the bikes in Europe no, and the rev max platform this year.

[@pascalfo6014]

Willie jay was a smart rocker that s what we need

[@streetsean]

New leadership for sure

[@HarleyGurl114]

Harley is going to be just fine!!! All is good!! Court ruling is old!! You good views! Way to go!

[@streetsean]

Thanks. I hope they continue to do good!

[@e.k932]

Was. American made ish and use to take care of the base , the loyal long term customer. That base is now 45 yrs old or older and they just turned their back on them and are making dessigions like this . They need another Willie G and get rid of this touchy feely ass hole who runs it now!!!!!

[@streetsean]

Yes, the ceo and board needs to go. I just don't understand why they can't make bikes for their base plus new bikes to bring new riders into the company.

[@e.k932]

@@streetsean that's always been the deal move forward don't forget where you came from and take care of the ones that are and have been loyal!!

[@streetsean]

@e.k932 💯

[@dennytuma]

who cares where they're made

[@streetsean]

A lot of harley riders

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

Dosent make any sense.

[@streetsean]

They could bring it back to the US, maybe...

[@VictorDeFrance-e7h]

get to /he point

[@streetsean]

I know, I've been told a few times quite yapping so much. Will work on it

Boring, click bait, get to the point, yak, yak ,yak

[@streetsean]

Yeah, I'm working on it. Thanks

[@leonardoatx3]

So Trump screwed Harley-Davidson big time

[@streetsean]

Maybe, but the next guy didn't help either.

[@frankfurther3828]

Tiny hands break big things.

[@Hurst_Hemi]

The new $12 million CEO screwed Harley

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

Actually tariffs come and go with trade deals and are used as bargaining chips. Been used for decades

[@Prometheus1979]

No, Harley screwed Harley. Moving more production overseas like they just did the pan America after Harley swore to its employees that it would not. Harley has been moving production out of America and most of their parts and clothing come from China and other parts of the world. Part of having tariffs is to punish companies from moving jobs out of America.

[@henrykrauss3730]

Terrible talker and presentation.

[@mtlvlgmnfishing]

Well USA need to up there Terrace on Al EU stuff

[@streetsean]

I think they will, provided trump isn't more focused on making us the 51st state...haha

[@petergrundy8081]

I will never buy new again

[@streetsean]

I'm not going to say never for me, but it won't be any time soon.