Author Topic: HUGE MERGER in the Bike world. (Read 2797 times)

gerhed · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:51:07 AM »

Indian and Henderson ?

754 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:28:05 AM »

Here is what I had read..

BMW AG Merges with H-D Motor Co

which (I had a hunch), was probably a prank, but was not posted on the forum I saw it on till late afternoon.

I searched around on the net last nite & found nothing.
It was very well written piece and originated from the BMWMOA site. I went there just now and part of it was up, the headline, I think, and a note that said, story was not available.

So I will go get the eggs & put them on my face I guess..

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:25:37 AM »

heh all the hubbub for nothing.

You guys are silly.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:41:16 AM »

Waa Waa Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

***Cue Charlie Brown Boneaphone***

MRieck · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2009, 02:00:07 PM »

Quote from: Samcr750 on April 01, 2009, 09:29:07 PM

Been on going for some time young man.

Sam.

Yeah....that's kinda old news.

goon 1492 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:47:26 PM »

Man three pages of reading and disapointment. Just kidding, I was visualising all the new bikes that would be born from this cross pollination.....

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #31 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:53:58 PM »

Quote from: goon 1492 on April 02, 2009, 03:47:26 PM

Man three pages of reading and disapointment. Just kidding, I was visualising all the new bikes that would be born from this cross pollination.....

Sure but not matter how cool it looks I'm sure it'll....

vibrate like hell
fall apart at a moments notice
be the fodder of oh so many crappy tv shows
leak like a porn start after a...............contest
and cant forget the endless following of riders wearing over priced gear to protect them from their newly aquired purchase when they bounce it off the pavement.

But it'll definately have wings on the logo.

HD would axe everything honda makes except the big sellers.... and use the $$$ for further v-rod development and maybe make some quick release luggage for the ultra classic.

You can kiss all the Honda v-twins, and anything vaguely familiar, goodbye.

754 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:23:10 PM »

I gotta say it,

some folks on here , certainly are not open minded enough to really let themselves enjoy the whole spectrum of motorcycling.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #33 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:28:40 PM »

haha c'mon dude..... s-a-r-c-a-s-m.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:03:31 PM »

Quote from: 754 on April 01, 2009, 08:50:40 PM

Well if we waited till tommorow, I may not be first, and you not 3rd..

I want to get a little more backup on this...

What happened Frank?

Sam.

754 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:58:50 PM »

Well it was either an elaborate well written April1st joke, or ??

BTW I meant HD + BMW the whole time..

Ecosse · « **Reply #36 on:** April 02, 2009, 09:23:11 PM »

in another (ehem) older post, it was mentioned that there is an established history among HD and the Italians.

so, is it better for MV to go under? HD was in a similar situation, people who make golf balls bought them, and as a result they lived to fight another day.

now, the people who use those golf ball are buying Harleys. thus, the cycle (get it? motorcycle?!) of life is complete.

hey, and i'm drinking Italian coffee! coincidence? i think not.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #37 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:56:21 PM »

ok i'm totally confused now

ya'll can laugh at me for asking but is it true bmw and h/d are merging?

Ecosse · « **Reply #38 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:40:13 PM »

i just googled and all i can find is out of date references on blogs and forums. couldn't find anything from a 'solid' source. bmw, ducati, mv, nobody.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:35:40 AM »

woah woah woah....

Who in the world bought HD that makes golf balls???

Bill am I lost here?

754 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 03, 2009, 09:13:54 AM »

Fuzzy, I saw it on www.nedthetoothpick.com in the biker alley, it should still be printed out there.

I will go to BMWMOA site again & check

kslrr · « **Reply #41 on:** April 03, 2009, 10:16:00 AM »

AMF, who makes many sporting goods, owned HD back in the '70's and early '80's.

Ecosse · « **Reply #42 on:** April 03, 2009, 10:18:03 AM »

Quote from: HavocTurbo on April 03, 2009, 08:35:40 AM

woah woah woah....

Who in the world bought HD that makes golf balls???

Bill am I lost here?

http://www.golfio.com/golf_equipments/amf_golf.html

http://www.academon.com/lib/paper/26604.html

kslrr got it, but i can't resist posting a link or two.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #43 on:** April 03, 2009, 10:38:36 AM »

Well I knew AMF owned HD at one point but they made golf balls eh?

Learn something new everyday.

Ecosse · « **Reply #44 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:00:49 AM »

i'm pretty sure they leak oil too.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #45 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:01:54 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on April 03, 2009, 11:00:49 AM

i'm pretty sure they leak oil too.

hahaha figures.

heffay · « **Reply #46 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:57:38 PM »

yes... here I am to shed some dim light...

My dad, as recently as two months ago, worked for BMW/Ducati in Colorado Springs.
Harley bought that particular store with intent to merge.
Since then, many at the BMW/Ducati location have been laid off.
The store was in a horrific location as far as location,location,location is concerned, so let's hope they come up with something.
So far, they have not, they've only run the shop into the ground.

heffay · « **Reply #47 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:59:56 PM »

yes... pops is one of the freshly and currently unemployed in this #$%*tastic economy.

p.s... i blame no one for this economy.

no single entity can be blamed for a global issue.

p.p.s... soooooooo... whats the big news?

billybobobrain · « **Reply #48 on:** April 03, 2009, 01:02:43 PM »

Quote from: heffay on April 03, 2009, 12:59:56 PM

p.p.s... soooooooo... whats the big news?

I just picked my nose!

754 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:54:48 AM »

The big news...

the MILLION MILE bike rolls into Milwaukie..around.. NOW!!

and I found a guy that says he has ridden close to 2, thats TWO MILLION MILES

Check the testimonials at www.rmrsuspensions.com

News:

Author Topic: HUGE MERGER in the Bike world. (Read 2797 times)

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