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Re: HB 2470 Malories Law - Heads up sportbikes, they're gunning for you...
Oh, I agree and explained this in my earlier posts. HD is big money. Heck, they talked their way into bogus "dumping" legislation in the 80s just to get a leg up on the competition in big motorcycles. That's why there were all those 700s instead of 750s back then. They've got pull and they don't have the engineering capability to build small motorcycles, never have. The closest they came was the GAWD AWFUL Buell Blast, whadda piece of work THAT one was. HD would be hurting without the male menopause purchaser. You think those male menopause types are going to want to ride a 250 around for 2 years? HECK no, only GIRLS and kids ride 250s! They'll just move on to Porsches or something and forget the "biker lifestyle" of trailering to rallies, fake bugs on the jacket, temporary tatoos, and all that.
I'm certain America will never go to a tiered license program, for one reason. How many baby boomers and such get the kids out of the house, and/or retire then go out and buy a Harley without any previous riding experience. You think HD would let a law pass that cut into their sales. Maybe if they could get sportsters on the list of beginner bikes.
Oh, I agree and explained this in my earlier posts. HD is big money. Heck, they talked their way into bogus "dumping" legislation in the 80s just to get a leg up on the competition in big motorcycles. That's why there were all those 700s instead of 750s back then. They've got pull and they don't have the engineering capability to build small motorcycles, never have. The closest they came was the GAWD AWFUL Buell Blast, whadda piece of work THAT one was. HD would be hurting without the male menopause purchaser. You think those male menopause types are going to want to ride a 250 around for 2 years? HECK no, only GIRLS and kids ride 250s! They'll just move on to Porsches or something and forget the "biker lifestyle" of trailering to rallies, fake bugs on the jacket, temporary tatoos, and all that.