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Offline jas67

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Re: Well, new Indian's released. What ya think?
« Reply #25 on: August 18, 2013, 05:05:20 AM »
I like it. Wouldn't buy one for a year or so  , gives em time to shake the bugs and make improvements. Looked around for pricing, didn't see any of that, don't have a clue what they may cost. Did look into opening an Indian shop... Lotsa rules,mandatory employees,....... for 3 models and limited line of related product.
   Think it'll be a hard sell at a high price and not enough Indian swag to make up the difference for sluggish machine sales.... I mean compared to HD, HD could stay in business on just the licensed products alone.
  I hope it will take off.

All the Indian dealers that come up within a several hour drive from my location are also Victory dealers.    I don't think you say many, if any, Indian-only dealers.

The HD swag IS what keeps them in business. They have more S%$T with the BIG HD on them than I've ever seen pushed by any other company.


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I don't know that that is what keeps them in business, but it certainly boosts the bottom line.    A lot of people buy into the "lifestyle" hook-line and sinker.   The HD sales people are trained to sell the whole "Lifestyle" and "Image", in addition to the bike.

I find it funny how many people have to dress up in the "gay pirate" costume once they get a Harley.

Whatever.
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