Tonik Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 So..... @Isaac's Papa and @tall_tracy might be driving Harleys soon. http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/harley-davidson-might-buy-ducati-and-build-a-motorcycle-1796310363 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I would hope that Hardly learned their lesson with the MV Augusta acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 No more Ducati meet ups at Starbucks. Have to be at bars now. And all the Ducati gear will say Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 About as opposite as it gets. Terrible for both brands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Harley needs a performance division and Ducati needs a better dealer network. Makes since on paper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Harley brand even if big is a slowly dying breed as years go by as customer base shrinking with age and more sensible choice making over "advertised macho manly man skull badass 1% life styling" . The next "generation X " branding / "elite exclusive costly vibe" bike but with some actual good stuff to back it up is Ducati,which they want to get. Win (survival) for Harley lose for Ducati. If they keep it clean and not mess it up like previous aquisitions. This might be an actual win for riders too as long as ducati remains Ducati, with HD dealer network plus bringing in performance and an already growing established base. Edited June 22, 2017 by NinjaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Surprised Volkswagen is looking at selling Ducati so quickly... its only been 3-5 years since they acquired Ducati and they have dumped a bunch of cash into racing and new models. The investment appears to have paid off with regard to racing and brand growth. Maybe this is the result of VG's emissions scandal and they need the cash? HD would ruin them just as they did MV Augusta and Buell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 We need a new name for this company. HarDucley seems promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Ducly Davidson ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Selling Ducs at Harley dealerships would go together about as well as orange juice and toothpaste. See Buell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 hours ago, jschaf said: I would hope that Hardly learned their lesson with the MV Augusta acquisition. You mean the MV Agusta acquisition didn't work out so well? Could be the worst motorcycle industry deal ever, here is the link. Link: http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/business/100759404.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Or euro emissions HogDuck Maintenanceison There was a ducatisti group funding buyout attempt last month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I wonder if they'll get that one English dude to be their spokesperson...what's his name....Beanstalk Cucumberpatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Did I read that right? "Harley recently returned MV Agusta to its Italian owners for 3 euros, or about $3.98, a company spokesman confirmed Monday." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Say good bye to Desmo. Welcome pushrods and hydraulic lifters. Say hello to the new Multi-Glyde or the revolutionary Fat-Panni. I suppose the new dealerships will have a barnyard theme since they will be selling Ducs and Hogs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Wonder what the first new production model would look like? I crossed up a Kawi and a Duc and like how it turned out. Duc and hog not so sure about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Diavel chopper ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Harati Ducidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Looks like there will be many people putting rum in their starbucks... Edited June 22, 2017 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 19 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Looks like there will be many people putting rum in their starbucks... Female Duc owners will need to get some breast work. Like reverse implants so their boobs are floppy and saggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tonik said: Female Duc owners will need to get some breast work. Like reverse implants so their boobs are floppy and saggy. You know, I wasn't all that upset about this potential acquisition until this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: You know, I wasn't all that upset about this potential acquisition until this. You will look fine with floppy tits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tonik said: You will look fine with floppy tits. Some one got an Asian fetish going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Ducati three patch leather vests? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 25 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: Some one got an Asian fetish going on Yellow Fever is IN! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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