Yeesh! Highland, Fischer, V-Roehr, Confederate, Indian

[Phenix_Rider]

You think some of these guys would get a clue and join forces.

Especially Fischer and Highland. Fischer and Highland have the same business model for crying out loud. How many small direct order online motorcycle companies do they think the market can take? Fischer has a great frame by all accounts, of there own design. The MRX is a total package, where Highland's dirt bikes are great, but their street bikes are half-assed. They use imported frames and borrowed plastics. Highland has their own engine, and aside from a wonky single throttle body, it's strong. It's also Fischer's dream engine- a 60 degree v-twin that's extremely light and makes great power. And Fischer has a plastics mfg next door that's owned by a close business associate. Plus, Fischer has their prices under control, where Highland's are crazy.

Put those two together, and you'd have a full line of lean, mean, (mostly) American motorcycles, and a few ATVs. Maybe if you put both their resources into building a quality website, there would be something useful.