That's right Jake. Cept Harley had nothing to do with sport bikes from 1983 to 1993. In that 10 year period Erik set the tone for the power in the Buell, not Harley. In 1993 Harley took 49% of Buell, again Erik set the tone for power. 5 years later Harley took control. Then they started to highly modify the engine. Hmmm, in 98 they started looking hard for more crank up power and spending money.

I think it is safe to say that for the first 16 years of Buell, Erik had control of what powered the bikes.

Their 34 models are 6 models with different do-dads bolted on 5 or 6 different ways. Actually its pretty cool to have a big menu to pic from wouldn't you agree? Controlling production numbers of those 34 models and closing York will make them survive the fad or the end of it just fine. IMHO.

Would you say the "fad" also helped Triumph with their retro bike line? If so is Triumph about to tank too? I heard they report a 2% increase in sales this year. I can't find it but heard that rumor. If that is the case, what makes Triumph immune from the failing fad?

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