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> In short, any motorcycle had a chance to do what HD
> did, but only HD did it.
Harley-Davidson was, is, and will always be an American icon, and patriotism is HD's savior and debtor. Don, your business modeling is waaaaay secondary to this fact. NO motorcycle manufacturer had a chance to do what H-D did because no other motorcycle commands rank with what blows in the wind.
Joe Starck Madison, WI USA P.S. A few days ago, had several Nagasawas in me hands at Andy Muzi's Yellow Jersey; commentary coming soon to a list near you.
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