Harley-Davidson donate bikes to Haiti

MCN · 02-08-2010

Harley-Davidson is donating 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with the Haiti earthquake disaster. The bikes are being shipped to the disaster zone from the Dominican Republic where H-D has a facility. “Our thoughts are with all of those...

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motowebmaster · 02-08-2010

I'm a little mixed on this. Sending a Dyna down there would likely boost their spirits; or maybe a Road King that can be converted into a police bike.

On the other hand, if the bikes were Buell Ulysses, I'd think the government would be more appreciative.

The Prophet · 02-10-2010

“As the relief and stabilization efforts continue, motorcycles can often offer a higher degree of maneuverability and access than other types of vehicles.”

A noble gesture, granted, but how much more more "manueverable" is a Hog than... what?
A rock?

Why do I also think the average Haitian would quite be ready for an Electra Glide? What...no chaps?

A gaggle of dirt bikes would have been more useful, but again the effort is commendable.

Ride Sfae!
Bob