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An interesting point of view to be sure...I don't agree that the futures as bleak as this guy sees it. I don't think an East Coast rally is indicative of national trends. I do agree that these stupid ass chopper builder shows and the loud pipe beanie helmet crowd make us look like idiots, unfortunatly the loud pipe issue is going to resolve itself when The Heat starts enforcing existing noise ordinances and the good citizens lobby for more restrictive ones.
With record high gas prices there'll be a renewed interest in riding for transportation, nows the time for the industry to start making the same basic commuter type bikes available to the rest of the world available here, if the only thing a potential customer sees is SuperSports and 800lb cruiser's they're going to turn around and walk back out the door.
Realistically I think the market is going to shrink and dillitantes will move on the the Next Big Thing, all that will do is ensure a steady supply of low mile used bikes to choose from, once they realize they're not going to sell the bike for the same or more than they paid for it the prices will fall in line as well.
With record high gas prices there'll be a renewed interest in riding for transportation, nows the time for the industry to start making the same basic commuter type bikes available to the rest of the world available here, if the only thing a potential customer sees is SuperSports and 800lb cruiser's they're going to turn around and walk back out the door.
Realistically I think the market is going to shrink and dillitantes will move on the the Next Big Thing, all that will do is ensure a steady supply of low mile used bikes to choose from, once they realize they're not going to sell the bike for the same or more than they paid for it the prices will fall in line as well.
