Quote: We are very quick to blame Harley for the end of Buell. Buell is the reason for the end of Buell. A product either sells or it doesn't. Harley kept Buell alive for a few decades. He never could have survived without Mr. Davidson's loyalty and investment. For the last 16 years Harley poured money and support into him. Do we think Buell could have ever made a dealer network??
AS far as Harley worried about the bottom line of the parent company first. Well, yep, that is right.
Its sad but Harley is not the bad guy here. The economy is the bad guy here. Erik Buell, I am sure, has not one bad thing to say about Harley Davidson or the family. They treated him very well.
The quote from Erik Buell's announcement was so spot on regarding Mr. Buell's delusion, again, "We proved that a small group of passionate and inspired people can compete against industry giants."
Really?
Like you said Ron, Harley carried Buell. If Buell could compete they should have got off the teet.
