The Harley Davidson Motor company has trouble in the board room after CEO steps down!

[KNUCK]

The second largest Harley share holder, H Partners, has initiated a campaign to prevent the re-election of some board members. Looks like time for a shake up of the board, and I agree being a small share holder since 1984. https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new...ctors-44620606

[exeric]

Thanks for that heads-up, Knuck. I think everyone wants to see Harley-Davidson do well, but also do well by their customers by making usable, reasonably priced motorcycles. $40K motorcycles are out of most young buyers price range. Again, I hope they get the right people in the right places.

[JoJo357]

H Partners is calling on the Board to immediately remove Mr. Zeitz as CEO and install an internal senior leader as interim CEO on a short-term basis until an external, permanent CEO is selected.

''We believe it defies logic for Mr. Zeitz, an outgoing CEO with a poor track record at the Company, to make any key decisions that impact the Company’s future. Based on discussions with external parties and a review of social media, we believe that Mr. Zeitz spends far more time in New Mexico, the United Kingdom, and rural Kenya than at the Company’s headquarters in Milwaukee, its manufacturing plants, or its dealerships. We believe that absentee leadership does not serve the Company, especially at this critical moment''.


*It's been obvious for quite some time that Mr. Zeitz was the incorrect choice for the CEO position at Harley-Davidson. I don't understand why it's taking so long to terminate this incompetent.


*M.A.D.*

[KNUCK]

Harley needs someone that eats, sleeps and breathes Harley Davidson. Someone with energy and commitment. Not to get political but look how someone like Elon Musk who walks the factory floors, works late nights, will push people to their maximum ability to solve problems and get the most out a dollar to produce a product.

[hacksaw01]

Don’t forget zeitz is still on the board.

[T. Cotten]

Forgive me for not reading this myself, but since this has somehow become on-topic, Folks,

Here is the WSJ take on it https://archive.is/fZeLZ, archived courtesy of https://citizenfreepress.com/.

The MOCO hasn't concerned me for decades, so I post this for those who are are interested.

...Cotten

[KNUCK]

Thanks Cotten, I read the article and it helped me as how to vote my shares. You can watch things happen or you can make things happen are my thoughts.

[T. Cotten]

Don't thank me, Knuck,..

Thank https://citizenfreepress.com/

....Cotten

[droptopford]

Haven't had the time or the inclination to read through these current articles. I only know that the Motor Company decided not long ago to support a political mindset that I do not agree with. Seems they experienced enough backlash to at least somewhat rethink that position.

Too late IMO. I'm perfectly content with the bikes I now own: I won't be buying anything new. Patches have been removed from vests, jackets etc. Glad I don't have any H-D tattoos...

[KNUCK]

I don't plan on any new HD purchases either but geez, Patches have been removed from your vests and jackets! Wow that's some real issue you have going on there!

[T. Cotten]

I don't plan on any new HD purchases either but geez, Patches have been removed from your vests and jackets! Wow that's some real issue you have going on there!

Forgive me, Knuck,..

But I always thought anyone who needed patches, signifying vests and jackets,..

Were literally 'wearing their "issues" on their sleeve'!

Even MOCO t-shirts went out of style for me in the mid-chubble era: No need to advertise for those who despise you.

...Cotten

[KNUCK]

I guess we will have to disagree as I am not a fair weather fan in life. The Bar and Shield represents the past mostly and it was a hell of a ride.
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[T. Cotten]

I guess we will have to disagree as I am not a fair weather fan in life. The Bar and Shield represents the past mostly and it was a hell of a ride.

Our only disagreement, Knuck,..

Is that you became an involved 'fan' of the modern MOCO, whereas I became a fan of only their lost legacy.

(I'm a fan of all things old; New not so much.)

When the local dealership could not fill my needs, I became independent, and from thereafter, I must say, I owe the modern brand nothing.

....Cotten

[droptopford]

No need to advertise for those who despise you.

...Cotten

That's pretty much the way I feel. I'm proud to be associated with what the MoCo once was. It's not just lack of allegiance I feel anymore as much as outright embarrassment. My days of advertising for that company are over.
The shape of the Wings and the Bar and Shield can still be seen where the patches hung for decades. That should say enough.

[KNUCK]

OK fine...................................