4/2/20

[grado]

Looking around today, the only thing of note is a blurb about the HD situation.
Take it for what it’s worth, but rumor has HD splitting the company in two.

The apparel business, which is doing real good, it’s a money maker, will be its own thing.

The bike side, which is suffering, it’s own side.

Who’s making their decisions, if true, who knows.

I mean, i haven’t heard of them having a new CEO.

[grado]

On a much lighter note, it looks like the date 4/20/20 is almost upon us.  

Maybe time to revisit the 60s for a day?

[Fatfatboy]

Things must be shaking up at the old HD plant. Splitting the company in half doesn't make a lot of since to me. I would think it would help to have one part help carry the load.
I guess there must be some tax incentive for it. If one part is loosing money they can right more off.

HD's chief operations officer Michelle Kumbler just announced she's leaving the company.

 https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2020/03/31/harley-davidson-motor-co-chief-operating-officer.html

HD and investment group Impala agree on a CEO.
https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/harley-davidson-and-impala-settle-new-ceo

Impala owns 2% of HD. I don't understand how that gives them the authority to put their hand in.
Although Impala wants to push Harley back to it's roots instaed of messing around with E-bikes and such. Might have something to do with Lvatich being eliminated.

[monkeyshines]

Similar story last few days has BMW buying Harley

[oldironnow]

Mr. Shines !!!!

[grado]

monkeyshines wrote

Similar story last few days has BMW buying Harley

Good to see ‘shines made it in👍
Welcome brother.

I’ll tell you, if HD is lost to BMW that will be a dark day in American motorcycling history.  American Industry for that matter.  

IMO, whoever is on that board should have their names published, and monitored to the time of the actual vote to sell.  

Effin executives have for the last 40 years been selling
America off for a golden parachute or bonus.
It’s high time they have their feet held to the fire.

Publish and remember how they vote to keep America American.  At least.

I have other thoughts on this but I’m so pissed off I gotta off here for a bit

[monkeyshines]

That bmw rumor surfaces around April 1st. Probably the clothes vs motorcycles story too.