HD Manchester, Leeds, Doncaster, Closed??

[MickyBlueyes]

Quote (today) from another forum I read, I don't know how true this is, but thought it worth posting on here for info & confirmation;

"My local Harley Davidson dealer closed last week ( Manchester HD ). 4 yrs ago they were the biggest selling dealership throughout Europe. Yesterday both Leeds and Doncaster Harley closed. 3 x dealers all in same group gone within a week. "

Doesn't sound good though

 

[David Nimrod]

"My local Harley Davidson dealer closed last week...

Can't say I surprised (if it's true)...

I'd rather go almost anywhere than an 'Official' HD Dealer

Also, a lot of people who buy new HD's are fashion victims anyway.

Next year it'll be a JetSki, or a Porsche, or a house in Spain, or whatever.

 

[Montydog]

Hmmm not suprised HD Leeds was never very convincing to be honest

 

[AndyT]

Thats a shame - I was in HD Manchester (Stockport) just 2 weeks ago and no sign of it closing... no sign of any ciustomers either. I always pop down there as they had the best burgers for miles but that got closed down and a new one set up run by a scooter fanatic nice burgers though.

The main HD window display had a etching range of womans HD clothing in which I think explains the demise........

 

[Mutley]

Main dealers survive on high disposable income fools buying new at top dollar then paying them for service and bolt on bits, plus 'lifestyle' clothing

Shame though, it'll mean less spotless, low mileage, second hand bikes for us to buy