Capt.Storm Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Seen this on HCS. Speculation Harley-Davidson could return to the snowmobile business“Arctic Cat, Inc. has a snowmobile business that could complement the Harley off-season," says Travis Brown, investor analyst. July 2016 This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. Report this image A 1974 AMF Harley-Davidson snowmobile— 1975 was the last time HD produced snowmobiles. Photo courtesy Vintage Snowmobiles Harley-Davidson getting back into the snowmobile business? Investor analyst Travis Brown of Seeking Alpha speculated last week that Harley-Davidson’s positive financial situation makes the company a natural to expand to take over snowmobile manufacturer Arctic Cat.“Arctic Cat, Inc. has a snowmobile business that could complement the Harley off-season. The new SVX 450 is a unique product that could thematically bridge the two together,” wrote Travis Brown, in his stock market analysis report.Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported last quarter to have nearly $700m in cash and equivalents. That's an account that could easily takeover Arctic Cat, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) based on the market capitalization or a premium on asset valuation, Brown added.Snowmobilers will remember that Harley-Davidson was active in the snowmobile industry from 1966 to 1975 when the company was part of the American Machine and Foundry Group (AMF). In addition to the Harley-Davidson line of snowmobiles, AMF produced others sleds including the Ski-Daddler line.Ironically, on the heels of this speculation another report was issued by Seeking Alpha suggesting that Harley-Davidson itself was a take-over target by financial power house and private equity firm KKR.Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) issued the following statement to StreetInsider.com on today's rumor that private equity firm KKR is interested in buying the company:"Harley-Davidson has periodically been the subject of marketplace speculation of various sorts. It's our longstanding practice not to comment on market rumors and speculation."Take-over rumours fueled a 20+% price jump in Harley-Davidson stock late last week.“Brand recognition, and especially brand recognition in any brand where there are many loyalists, is extremely important. No company has more loyal followers than Harley-Davidson. Those who buy Harley-Davidson products also live the Harley-Davidson lifestyle. It is more than a brand, and this is value that the company simply does not have on its balance sheet,” said Seeking Alpha’s commentator Orange Peel Investments.Will we see Harley-Davidson return to the snowmobile business? Only time will tell. Who knows? You might be watching for an Arctic HOG on a snowmobile trail near you next winter!http://www.hardcoresledder.com/forums/401-general-discussion-forum/1612450-begining-end-arctic-cat-we-know-them.html#post17221370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGNHL Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 As if Arctic Cats aren't unreliable cobbled together heaps enough already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Lol, like that is going to help,ac. Harley makes garbage bikes and if it were not for the retards that will,ride garbage in exchange for image they would be dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Nice to see a sled thread here. Sadly, this is just a stupid article by a retard that has no affiliation or inside information with either of them. I love my Cat. So the rest of you fucking tourists, sit downers and girls can suck it. And I'm going to pass you on your terms or mine...you pick. Dip shits! Get off my fucking track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 17 minutes ago, Boered said: Lol, like that is going to help,ac. Harley makes garbage bikes and if it were not for the retards that will,ride garbage in exchange for image they would be dead. Harley has mad great bikes ever since the Evo came out. I have owned them all over the years and a modern Harley is as dependable as any of them. Grossly underpowered though compared to the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 23 minutes ago, Ebsell said: Harley has mad great bikes ever since the Evo came out. I have owned them all over the years and a modern Harley is as dependable as any of them. Grossly underpowered though compared to the others I had a pretty quick bmw k1200lt..at least for a full dresser..my bud,pro-r on hcs..beat me pretty bad with his v-rod...top end i would prolly get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 https://learnbonds.com/129851/harley-davidson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 12 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: I had a pretty quick bmw k1200lt..at least for a full dresser..my bud,pro-r on hcs..beat me pretty bad with his v-rod...top end i would prolly get him. V Rod engine is an amazing motor. But then it was designed by Porsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted July 6, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 Does this mean the moment a middle aged dentist hops on a Cat that he will instantly be transformed into a Hells Angel wanna-be badass? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted July 6, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 Vrod motor in a side by side is the only thing i could think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, XCR1250 said: https://learnbonds.com/129851/harley-davidson/ A private equity firm will strip HD and run it into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowhawkcat Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Zambroski said: Nice to see a sled thread here. Sadly, this is just a stupid article by a retard that has no affiliation or inside information with either of them. I love my Cat. So the rest of you fucking tourists, sit downers and girls can suck it. And I'm going to pass you on your terms or mine...you pick. Dip shits! Get off my fucking track! Fawk u retard, cats have sucked for awhile. Just cuz u say so doesn't make it so. Go back to hcs ( hot Cum suckers) and spew your shit. You just never shut up, even though everyone thinks your posts are lame and gay. Go hug that red headed retard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: A private equity firm will strip HD and run it into the ground. Like you know anything about anything Ballsack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 10 hours ago, Zambroski said: Nice to see a sled thread here. Sadly, this is just a stupid article by a retard that has no affiliation or inside information with either of them. I love my Cat. So the rest of you fucking tourists, sit downers and girls can suck it. And I'm going to pass you on your terms or mine...you pick. Dip shits! Get off my fucking track! Meh... I guess for cat to stay relevant, they need as much help as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 9 hours ago, Mileage Psycho said: A private equity firm will strip HD and run it into the ground. I used to take Willy D. for rides in 1 of my boats when I lived in S.E. Wisconsin, he's my 4th. cousin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted July 6, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 6, 2016 14 minutes ago, xcr700 said: Meh... I guess for cat to stay relevant, they need as much help as possible Cat and AMF would be a perfect team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 11 hours ago, Kivalo said: Does this mean the moment a middle aged dentist hops on a Cat that he will instantly be transformed into a Hells Angel wanna-be badass? Nothing will change there. Have you seen Cat snow suits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, XCR1250 said: I used to take Willy D. for rides in 1 of my boats when I lived in S.E. Wisconsin, he's my 4th. cousin. Seen many interviews of him. Seems like a cool guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Vagabonds getting into the sport next? HD makes more from accessories, clothes etc than their bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 They will have to bring back the Montana pipes for the hd guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 A/C leather jacket sales will be a hot item again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 2 hours ago, XCR1250 said: I used to take Willy D. for rides in 1 of my boats when I lived in S.E. Wisconsin, he's my 4th. cousin. That's cool, did he ever drive one of your crazy fast boats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 32 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: That's cool, did he ever drive one of your crazy fast boats? 32 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: That's cool, did he ever drive one of your crazy fast boats? He didn't drive them but he rode with me in my 15 foot Nylox that I bought with a 115 HP Merc then installed a Chevy 350 V/8 with a V-Drive, it went 82 on radar, not bad for the late 60's and early 70's. Willy D. hung around with EJ Salentine who owned a Pontiac/Buick dealership in Tess Corners (Muskego) so I saw him fairly often on EJ's Pontoon boat on the Lake I lived on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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