It wasn't bad news to me that the bikes got crushed and that HD dropped Buell. I was just glad to see that Buell could actually design something I wanted/liked, and they sure as hell weren't going to be able to do it on HD's watch.

 

If it's taken care of and done tastefully I could really care what the name on the bike or car is. And yeah I read the Cycle World article about Buell and yes, although I've always loved Harleys it did make me love them, or at least the ******* suits who didn't even grow up riding, a bit less. **** them, per what I read in a year Eric Buell's non compete agreement is void, and he can build whatever he wants, thankfully WITHOUT any of Harley's influence. Again I love their bikes, but their influence really has no place with Eric's designs. And if they're so bent on not being a little more open minded and want to sit and watch their demographic (along with their sales) get smaller and smaller, what can I do about it? I'll feel bad for the working class employees that get laid off. Several local Bruce Rossmeyer Harley dealers near me have already or will be closing. Not good for Harley...