HD Shutting down Buell

[Byron]

Wouldn't they need to be talking to HD instead of Erik? It was my understanding that HD was the one that made the decision to close the company meaning they have control and not Erik.

 

[Rob Hephner]

Wouldn't they need to be talking to HD instead of Erik? It was my understanding that HD was the one that made the decision to close the company meaning they have control and not Erik.

Exactly, Erik doesn't own the rights to the name or its use.

 

[Rob__]

An update on the continuing Buell saga... probably won't pan out (ala Penske and Saturn), but you never know...

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-industry/buell-linked-to-takeover-bid/8513.html

As a local non-profit development group it's probably a go through the motions action. Hope it works for them. I like some of the ideas Buell has going. How many gallons can you get inside the frame?

 

[veefore]

I just read today that Buell has a big part of the HD display at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show :nuts1:.......
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/304/4888/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Tokyo-Motor-Show-Report.aspx

 

[draboo]

http://www.nextautos.com/report-buell-motorcycles-may-get-second-chance

 

[ulyrider]

http://www.nextautos.com/report-buell-motorcycles-may-get-second-chance

From what I hear, that was just some local business people trying to save jobs in East Troy, WI. For all intents and purposes, Buell Motorcycle Company as it exists today is done. I wouldn't be surprised to see Erik Buell start building sportbikes again, but they probably won't be called Buell, and I'm guessing a lot of his innovations will be left behind to rot in HD's patent library.

 

[lectricmojo]

Re: Buell is dead...

"If only gas were $4.00 again huh?" You're kidding, right? Look I feel bad that this is happening-(personally, I could never ever have afforded an MV Augusta and they never should have purchased the company), but the last thing I want is 4 bucks a gallon...!!!

yes, I was... but it did seem like at that time, EVERYONE was buying a motorcycle... at least around here! And the values were holding and up...
like they are saying... some of the HD prices I am seeing around here for used... are steals !!