I was visiting a very large HD dealership yesterday. Heard that the V-Rod will be available in a touring model. I'm thinking it must be something like the V-Glide. Anyone else have their ear to the grind stone?
2005 V-Rod Rumor
Artman
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How can we crash the meeting?
Sure. How about this one...Panman said:
Harley-Davidson to purchase 90% share in BMW Motorrad
AP-Milwaukee, WI: June 10, 2004 - In a deal that has been in the works, reportedly, for over five years, Harley Davidson Motor Company (NYSE:HDI) reported today that the Board of Directors had authorized $4.25 billion for purchase of shares of Bayerische Motoren-Werke AG (PNK:BMWCF) that would net Harley Davidson roughly 90% control of the German motorcycle manufacturer.
Citing the success of the Daimler-Chrysler merger a few years ago, Harley Davidson CEO Jeff Bleustein said, "Harley Davidson stands for Americana and BMW has always been considered the pinnacle of German motorcycle engineering. This merger brings two of the most powerful and best-selling brands together in what we are confident will become a win-win situation for all of our stockholders.
The new merged company has not yet been officially named, and officials with Harley Davidson and BMW have indicated that the two divisions will remain largely seperate in management, but some indicated that the name "HD-BMW" was being floated as a possible moniker.
Since we are on foriegn talk I also want to mention that Harley is in the process of working with China for the manufacturing of more parts and assemblies. I believe it may have been announced at the same time as the above since I heard on the radio the same day.
Ken
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Actually the China agreement has nothing to do with parts, it's all about marketing within Chinao2man98 said:
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040609/manufacturing_harleydavidson_2.html
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Dang! Someone finally learned how to take over a country and introduce democracy without spilling a drop of blood. JUST INTRODUCE HARLEY's TO THE CITIZENS!!! That's a GREAT idea! :thumb: :thumb:
I can see it now...some rough looking Chinese bro's drinkin' beers and running a big burnout pit in Tienemen Square! :rofl:
GM has been spending the big bucks there for the last decade or so, trying to get a leg up in the market there. I believe Volkswagon has a large establishment in the Chinese economy as well as a few other's. May be a good idea to get some Chinese stock's???
Later,
Gary
I can see it now...some rough looking Chinese bro's drinkin' beers and running a big burnout pit in Tienemen Square! :rofl:
GM has been spending the big bucks there for the last decade or so, trying to get a leg up in the market there. I believe Volkswagon has a large establishment in the Chinese economy as well as a few other's. May be a good idea to get some Chinese stock's???
Later,
Gary
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HERE"S ANOTHER ONE...
American Iron aka Buzz in his column in this month's magazine said that he was scheduled to ride the new 2005's in Sturgis and preview Harley's new HOT Motorcycle.
I wonder if its HD's Big Bore V-Rod. It wouldn't suprise me.
Maybe we'll see a 6 speed too.
American Iron aka Buzz in his column in this month's magazine said that he was scheduled to ride the new 2005's in Sturgis and preview Harley's new HOT Motorcycle.
I wonder if its HD's Big Bore V-Rod. It wouldn't suprise me.
Maybe we'll see a 6 speed too.
I was at the dealer today and talked with the owner about the future. He had stated that he has talked to the factory guys about a possible LARGER V-Rod motor (140hp) coming out. Not exactly sure when but I don't think it will be long. The factory wants to make it a CVO bike like the Deuce and others but he said this scares him since they already are marking them down to sell them and now they are supposed to bring the price up around $25K+. They do have some nice colors for 2005 as I got to see his sample book. The Black Cherry Pearl and Black Pearl tutone is my favorite along with a nice orange pearl and black tutone limited set.
Also for you BB guys they had a wiseco kit they were going to put in their shop V-Rod but wiseco changed the sleeves some how so they sent them back to exchange for the updated ones. Not sure whats different. Material, Thickness?
Ken
Also for you BB guys they had a wiseco kit they were going to put in their shop V-Rod but wiseco changed the sleeves some how so they sent them back to exchange for the updated ones. Not sure whats different. Material, Thickness?
Ken
The dealer in NY had a clip from the 2004 brochure about the 2005 V-Rod. Someone may have already mentioned this but they said the HP is upped and the motor changed. It did not say how much everything changed but said that they had to change the speedo to 150mph.
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