The State of Harley-Davidson

A lot of discussion this week in the motorcycle community has centered around the shuttering of Buell. Buell, a subsidiary of HD, has produced some of the most innovative designs around the Sportster type engine. While the debate continues here are two links that provide insight into the problem.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/10/harley-didnt-calculate-savings.html

http://quadcambastards.blogspot.com/2009/10/so-beancounting-execs-at-moco.html

I think this view that HD has lost its way is shared by a lot of riders. Personally, I think it's a microcosm of what is affecting the United States today.