BDM BOUGHT OUT BY POLARIS INDUSTRIES???

[07bigdog]

I was at a HD show and shine today and a guy there said that Polaris Industries which builds Victory motorcycles bought out BDM. He even commented that BDM was in Whicita Kansas. Not sure if they bought from the bank or what. Has anybody else heard anything out there?

 

[BBChopper]

Oh Hell NO!!!!!!!!!!:angry:
They got Indian!!!:angry:

 

[silver09]

I hope not!!!:angry:

 

[K9Anniv]

Sure hope this 'rumor' is NOT true!!!

I'm still hoping Sheldon regroups and brings it back in a year or two!

 

[Tim]

It would be interesting if they did... a much large and better dealer network vice the handful of quality BDM dealerships they had and the rest that ranged from crappy to adequate. If they left BDM's true to there form, S&S, Baker, PM, etc... I'd be all for it.

 

[BBChopper]

It would be interesting if they did... a much large and better dealer network vice the handful of quality BDM dealerships they had and the rest that ranged from crappy to adequate. If they left BDM's true to there form, S&S, Baker, PM, etc... I'd be all for it.

Nope it will have that Fugly V Twin they crank out I bet!!:down:

 

[silver09]

It might be a good thing if they kept the same quality in the bikes like bubblehead said but I can't see it happening.

 

[Tim]

Nope it will have that Fugly V Twin they crank out I bet!!:down:

I don't see it... they could build a chopper if they wanted to with their entire drivetrain, why would they buy BDM just to add their motor?

 

[BBChopper]

I don't see it... they could build a chopper if they wanted to with their entire drivetrain, why would they buy BDM just to add their motor?

Why would they buy BDM at all? Put Ski's on a chopper?:roll: Fn Klondyk's!!

 

[K9Anniv]

It would be interesting if they did... a much large and better dealer network vice the handful of quality BDM dealerships they had and the rest that ranged from crappy to adequate. If they left BDM's true to there form, S&S, Baker, PM, etc... I'd be all for it.

I definitely would like the bigger dealer network idea, but that's a big "IF" thinking they'd leave BDM "true to their form".

I wish they would too, but knowing Corporate America the way I do - having been through several acquisitions/mergers over the years - I think it's highly unlikely to expect that to happen.

Time will tell...not much we can do about it either way...

 

[jsub]

Well I haven't seen any new Indians with their motor. Hopefully they are justing adding another line for their dealerships. I think realistically a deal like this is the best way to keep BDM alive.

 

[DevilDog]

If they can keep the "spirit" and production of the BDM line the same it would be great because they sure have a solid financial position.

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[K9Anniv]

..If they can keep the "spirit" and production of the BDM line the same...

:iagree:..but that's a big "IF".. They definitely have deep pockets and good financial standing!

 

[C00lHandLuke]

It would be interesting if they did... a much large and better dealer network vice the handful of quality BDM dealerships they had and the rest that ranged from crappy to adequate. If they left BDM's true to there form, S&S, Baker, PM, etc... I'd be all for it.

Ditto!!

 

[BroadBand]

I was at a HD show and shine today and a guy there said that Polaris Industries which builds Victory motorcycles bought out BDM. He even commented that BDM was in Whicita Kansas. Not sure if they bought from the bank or what. Has anybody else heard anything out there?

Just texted the General Manager for the local Polaris dealer and he replied no purchase of BDM, just Indian.

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