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To: Jerome who wrote (6082)	8/15/2018 11:32:38 AM
From: robert b furman	Respond to of 26513

Hi Jerome, I own a 1978 YZE 125cc motocross bike. A 2001 HD CVO (custom Vehicle Operations FXIIDWG screencast.com A 2003 Heritage Soft tail springer. screencast.com I do not think there is a Harley owner that would consider buying a Honda Gold Wing. They both are in a luxury touring bike class,but the owners views are really at opposites. For those who like to drive long distance (never did myself) - the gold wingers more than likely prevail here. I've just never been into 600 - 700 miles in a day on a motorcycle. If I was to go on a trip it would 200-300 miles a a day. I think it would be on a Yamaha 1300FJR - it is hands down the best value. They make it on one run a year and they are all sold orders. More than likely 10,000 less than BMW and better in all regards. yamahamotorsports.com Harleys are beautiful and expensive. Their owner base is a cult like collection of people spanning many age groups - a lot of boomers no doubt. There custom Vehicle Operatiuons put out some just plain gorgeous bikes every year. I don't think Trump even registers a name recognition with half of the Harley owners out there. I real sure that Harley Owners would never consider a Honda - let alone know or care about tariffs. Speaking of tariffs - I'll bet Honda execs are worried big time when Trump tweets about reciprocal tariffs on big bikes. I'm willing to bet Japan has a very high tariff on Harley's and the US has not much on big Japanese Bikes. If and When Harley makes bikes in Euroland - they'll kick BMW's butt. There will be euro bureaucrats falling all over themselves trying to protect their overpriced local motorcycle maker. Competition with out tariffs will all but make BMW's a collector bike as they'll get run out of business IMO. I don't ride long much but puts around. I never drink and ride so unlike many I don't go to the bar with my Harley's I love my springer it's bags are nice and the back seat is more comfortable than my 2001 cruiser - which is just pretty and very fast. Bob