[asphaltgambler]

Everything motorcycle related has 'imploded' after the recession. MO, regardless of the brand or style of riding, the market was over- saturated prior to that and an 'major adjustment' was inevitable. Toys; especially low $$ ones like motorcycles, personal watercraft, small boats are usually the first to go when things get tight around the house.

I do believe that there has been a huge leap in technology that continues today in everything 2 wheel ( even 3 wheel) transportation. There definitely was a trend for the outrageous in all areas Harley related to 1 - up the next guy just like Detroit with excess chrome and tail fins on late 50's cars. Except those bikes won't be increasing in value anytime in the future.