 I guess we're stuck with'em a little while longer
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http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2012/01/24/harley-davidson-posts-4th-quarter-profit/MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2012 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. HOG +0.07% reported a strong finish to 2011, with improved fourth-quarter performance capping a year of earnings and dealer retail sales growth.
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Loquacious
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Personally, I believe the new Sportsters had a great impact on the retail sales increase (proportionally), as I think their SWEET!  (and I SEEM to see a LOT more of them on the road)
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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I am planning on picking up a 2010 Sportster 48 this Spring myself  Keeping Speedy, I just think middleweight bikes are more fun!
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Learned Hand
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I thought the Speedy was a midweight
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Monkey Butt
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230,000 bikes is a lot of iron to sell in a year of recovery.
I wonder if the #1 seller continues to be the Sportster.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Worn Saddle
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230,000 bikes is a lot of iron to sell in a year of recovery.
I wonder if the #1 seller continues to be the Sportster.
They've gotten themselves down to a respectable number since the heyday's of the late nineties when they ramped production up too much. And, the new FXDC looks like a nice piece built to be a motorcycle and not a rolling sofa. Now, darn them, I want one....
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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The speedy is a middle weight I agree, I plan on keeping it!
And just adding to the stable.........
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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I live in the sun downunder
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I live in the sun downunder
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Personally, I believe the new Sportsters had a great impact on the retail sales increase (proportionally), as I think their SWEET!
(and I SEEM to see a LOT more of them on the road)
Lot of Sporties on the road here.
You can buy them new a lot cheaper than Triumphs.
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Frank, I have the best of both worlds, I have a 96 inch Fatbob and a speedy. Fatbob is great, but it's fun to get on a lighter bike as well. I'm going to get an XR 1200 to round out the stable, decided against the 48, it's too much like my Fatbob.........
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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I gotta admit I'd still like an XR1200.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I live in the sun downunder
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I gotta admit I'd still like an XR1200.
Got a friend who has one, he loves it. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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I live in the sun downunder
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Mark, I sold my Speedy to buy my Super Glide Custom. I couldn't justify the expense of running 2 bikes a 4x4 and a car. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Hey Frank, I understand, but you can pick up a used Speedy these days for like 4k, and I find the maintenance costs on the Speedy very low! Good luck either way, enjoy the Super Glide!
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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I live in the sun downunder
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Hey Mark, if you can pick up a used Speedy here for under $7000 you have got to be lucky.
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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