Quote Originally Posted by bikerdoc View Post
IMO the more affluent Chinese who buy expensive bikes the better it is for all of us here. Sooner or later this increasing mass will challenge the status quo in terms of discriminatory policy. Don't care if it is HD, BMW <insert brand here> if it gets all of us that step closer to equity in the greater scheme of things. Besides which why the HD bashing? which reminds me of the tall poppy syndrome. Consider for just a moment, the historical lack of quality and availability of decent motorcycle <insert any product here> within PRC. I for one don't blame the locals nor begrudge them for wanting something better that they can afford, whether that be HD, BMW, Ducati et al., given that just a decade ago there was a lot of suppression-ist type policies in place.
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Yup, it helps everyone. HD has actually broken a lot of new ground inside China, having several policies changed. Not sure, but I think HD was somehow behind the new 13 year time limit, and is pushing for 16. Also think HD helped with the A-plate reissuance policy change.