"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article .com,
Andre Jute wrote:
Harley-Davidson by contrast, has lost its way; it has become a
fashion
accessory rather than a motorcycle, a "luxury" item where the brand
name and the price is more important than the engineering. Yech!


The bike became a 'luxury' item in the US the day a Model T Ford car was
available cheaper than a Harrlee....

Personally, I think there's a perfect parallel between HD bikes and
expensive, glitzy valve amps - some people prefer 'old technology' done
well and with style to modern technology done bland....



I was filming in a rather posh penthouse flat last week - on the
Thames
with views of Big Ben. And there was a brand new Harley in there.
Never
been driven - or likely to be. Cost 3 grand to get it up there, I'm
told.
Dunno if the owner had another for driving, though.


A Harrlee in your flat is a lot safer bet than a Steinway - nobody's
going to put you on the spot and ask you to ride it, are they??

(Takes up less space and a lot cheaper too....)