Episode 387- More Market Woes?

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Harley-Davidson lost half a billion dollars last quarter, not just millions.

The episode opens with a humorous monologue about Punch the monkey, setting a frivolous tone. The host introduces the word-of-the-week contest for 'leak' with prizes from a box of junk. News segments cover Harley-Davidson's financial decline, termed the 'death watch,' with losses in Q4. Tariffs on imported goods, especially dirt bikes, are highlighted, noting no American-made options. E-bike regulations are discussed, with crackdowns on vehicles like Sur-Rons and custom builds. A British couple, Lindsey and Craig Foreman, were given 10-year prison sentences in Iran for espionage. Moto GP is set to move from Phillip Island to Adelaide in 2027. A congressional resolution aims to redefine motorcycles, potentially affecting e-bikes and auto-cycles like the Can-Am Spyder. Personal updates include the host's struggle with Schwinn bicycle tire sizes and welding an FZ50 gas tank. The episode closes with promotions for Patreon and events like the Built Well 100.

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A loose ride through market anxiety, e-bike rules, and motorcycles edging through pedal-powered loopholes.

Creative Writing Motorcycle Podcast frames motorcycle market anxiety as a ride along the blurred edge of electric bikes. The conversation expects more trouble after 2026, linking that pressure to a simple squeeze: if people are not making money, they have less to spend on what…

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You want to know whether market gloom, e-bike crackdowns, and motorcycles-with-pedals can all sit at the same table without anyone pretending it is tidy.

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