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Vivian Bales, crossing the United States solo on motorcycle, 1929 (media.piefed.social)

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[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Ah yes, the "Malaise Years" in the automotive world.

In the case of Harley, brought on by the acquisition by AMF - the same people that made tennis rackets and kid's bikes.

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[–] lemming741@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

And for similar reasons- import bikes were slaughtering HD, so they lobbies for protection.

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