Buell is done, finished, gone - Page 2

Tmall · 10-15-2009, 10:27 AM

Erik won't let buell dissolve.

Harley may drop em, but he'll come through with something else. He always does..

It is a shame though. If they would have franchised them out with the Japanese dealers instead of keeping them in the Harley boutiques, they may have sold better.

Trip · 10-15-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Erik won't let buell dissolve.

Harley may drop em, but he'll come through with something else. He always does..

It is a shame though. If they would have franchised them out with the Japanese dealers instead of keeping them in the Harley boutiques, they may have sold better.

Watch the video on www.buell.com, he is sticking with Harley.

Smittie61984 · 10-18-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

If they would have franchised them out with the Japanese dealers instead of keeping them in the Harley boutiques, they may have sold better.

Then they probably would have gotten huge outcries from the Harley crowd for stealing American jobs. Despite I believe most Japanese motorcycles, ATVs, cars, etc are built in the US.

But if they allowed them to be sold in Japanese places then i think they would have done better. Maybe the Italian/British places would have been better since a potential Buell buyer would likely also look into Aprilia, Ducati, Triumph, BMW, etc.

There was a place near me called that sold Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, HD and Buell (with Kawi dealer next door and Duc dealer 5 miles away). It was the only time I've ever sat on a Buell. I've never stepped foot into a Harley dealership.

Tmall · 10-15-2009, 10:29 AM

Until he's no longer contractually obligated? Lol

On the plus side, my anniversary edition probably won't depreciate so much!

pauldun170 · 10-15-2009, 10:35 AM

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in a news release, harley said it would discontinue its buell brand, based in east troy, and divest the italian mv agusta brand.

wtf?

Trip · 10-15-2009, 10:37 AM

Looks like MV will be the next to go, sucks for them. Harley should of never touched them.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Makes me want a 1125CR a lot more now.

SteveP · 10-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Eric Buell will carry on the name somewhere else. How many times has aprilia been dropped now?

RACER X · 10-15-2009, 10:37 AM

hmmm.........a buell chasis w/ a 'busa motor........

i2iSTUDIOS · 10-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday it will discontinue its Buell motorcycle brand and divest its recently acquired MV Agusta lineup as part of the company's long-term business strategy.

The news that Harley was dropping two lineups came as the struggling manufacturer also said that its third-quarter income fell 84% to $26.5 million, or 11 cents a share, from $166.5 million, or 71 cents a share a year ago.

The company had $1.12 billion in sales in the quarter, down 21% from $1.42 billion in the third quarter of 2008. Worldwide motorcycle sales at Harley dealers fell 21% during the third quarter compared with the same period in 2008. The company said it shipped 27% fewer motorcycles in the quarter.

In a news release, Harley said it would discontinue its Buell brand, based in East Troy, and divest the Italian MV Agusta brand. The Buell decision will result in the loss of about 80 manufacturing jobs in East Troy and about 100 salaried positions.

"The fact is we must focus both our effort and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to sustained, meaningful long-term growth," CEO Keith Wandell said in the release.

http://www.jsonline.com/business/64352232.html

10-15-2009, 10:40 AM	#7
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10-15-2009, 10:37 AM	#9
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10-15-2009, 10:42 AM	#10
i2iSTUDIOS Photog Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i Posts: 19	Buell dead? Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday it will discontinue its Buell motorcycle brand and divest its recently acquired MV Agusta lineup as part of the company's long-term business strategy. The news that Harley was dropping two lineups came as the struggling manufacturer also said that its third-quarter income fell 84% to $26.5 million, or 11 cents a share, from $166.5 million, or 71 cents a share a year ago. The company had $1.12 billion in sales in the quarter, down 21% from $1.42 billion in the third quarter of 2008. Worldwide motorcycle sales at Harley dealers fell 21% during the third quarter compared with the same period in 2008. The company said it shipped 27% fewer motorcycles in the quarter. In a news release, Harley said it would discontinue its Buell brand, based in East Troy, and divest the Italian MV Agusta brand. The Buell decision will result in the loss of about 80 manufacturing jobs in East Troy and about 100 salaried positions. "The fact is we must focus both our effort and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to sustained, meaningful long-term growth," CEO Keith Wandell said in the release. http://www.jsonline.com/business/64352232.html

10-15-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Erik won't let buell dissolve. Harley may drop em, but he'll come through with something else. He always does.. It is a shame though. If they would have franchised them out with the Japanese dealers instead of keeping them in the Harley boutiques, they may have sold better.

10-15-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Until he's no longer contractually obligated? Lol On the plus side, my anniversary edition probably won't depreciate so much!

10-15-2009, 10:41 AM	#8
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	Eric Buell will carry on the name somewhere else. How many times has aprilia been dropped now?