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• Uglyprimate replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  October 13, 2011

  Do I Understand Correctly?

  Wandell: Harley-Davidson needs to be more agile, seek new customers Harley-Davidson is plotting a marketing course designed to walk a tightrope: attracting new customers without alienating die-hard fans, CEO Keith Wandell says. “We...  moreWandell: Harley-Davidson needs to be more agile, seek new customers Harley-Davidson is plotting a marketing course designed to walk a tightrope: attracting new customers without alienating die-hard fans, CEO Keith Wandell says. “We can’t survive on our core customers alone,” Wandell told a symposium audience at the Center for Operational Excellence at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business Friday. “2008 changed the landscape of the economy in this country forever, and anybody who believes for one minute that it’s ever going to be the same as it was before 2008, it’s not going to happen.” Bob Althoff, owner of Dealernews Top 100 dealer AD Farrow Co. – the oldest continually operating Harley-Davidson dealership in the U.S., echoed Wandell’s message, according to the Columbus Business Journal, noting the company needs to give riders more entry-level opportunities. “We train (first-timers) how to ride, but most will...    less
• Uglyprimate replied to a topic in the forum General:

  September 16, 2011

  Getting a Dent Out of a Motorcycle Tank

  Did something real dumb this weekend.  I was on a step ladder changing a light in the garage when I stretched too far to the side.. yep me and the ladder went down and of course the ladder hit my gas tank.  Luckily the ladder was the type with...  moreDid something real dumb this weekend.  I was on a step ladder changing a light in the garage when I stretched too far to the side.. yep me and the ladder went down and of course the ladder hit my gas tank.  Luckily the ladder was the type with the plastic top step so no paing danage, but a pretty big dent in the tank. Someone told me to drain the tank, submerge it in cold water with the cap of, then put the cap on and put it in hot water.  This would expand the air and pop the dent.  Anyone ever done this?  Don't want to disform the rest of the tank.  less
• Uglyprimate replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  September 16, 2011

  Winters coming on ~ bike to do's

  Hey Ya'll  Yea I know its not even September yet .... But looking at the down tyme and what to do to bike ~ planning on striping it down to the frame and re-painting it / cleaning and polishing everthing that is chrome. And as it is an older...  moreHey Ya'll  Yea I know its not even September yet .... But looking at the down tyme and what to do to bike ~ planning on striping it down to the frame and re-painting it / cleaning and polishing everthing that is chrome. And as it is an older bike go over everything and double check it so as nothing needs replaced come Spring.Adding a bigger tank and a more comfy seat for the Mrs. Just my ideas / thoughts.  Slide -----------------thing  
• Uglyprimate replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  September 16, 2011

  passport

  Hey BOOF  just saw that the new aussie passport has 3 genders to choose from  Male,Female and Indeterminate does that mean you can bring your Pet Roo with ya when you guys come back next year ?  Webby        
• Uglyprimate replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  September 15, 2011

  Average travel speed

  I was wondering what's the average speed when you ride (country road and Interstate)? And what bike are you riding? Thanks in advance. Mortonrider