Harley Davidson Speakers ?

[krowmagnum]

A friend spotted these in a thrift store. Anyone ever seen these ? They look like rack system speakers to me but I thought they might make a cool addition to a friends bike shop.

 

[89grand]

Maybe it's just a HD sticker stuck on a cheap set of rack speakers.

 

[BankShot]

Being of the Harley persuasion myself I can tell you with almost certainty that these are not, never have been and in no way are connected with HD. Even that sticker is bogus but somebody's done a good computer graphics job in making it look real. But if you like'm and they sound good and aren't too much money, they would look really slick attached to the handlebars of your Rice Rocket....................

 

[kermit z]

Huh, garage speakers to me....I'm sure the capacitors leak oil all over the place

 

[Dave1027]

White van comes to mind.

 

[krowmagnum]

Being of the Harley persuasion myself I can tell you with almost certainty that these are not, never have been and in no way are connected with HD. Even that sticker is bogus but somebody's done a good computer graphics job in making it look real. But if you like'm and they sound good and aren't too much money, they would look really slick attached to the handlebars of your Rice Rocket....................

I disagree. I think the sticker is real.

I'm guessing that these were used in the dealerships or maybe HD sold some cheesy rack system at some point, or maybe it was a prize.

I wouldn't put it past Harley to whore their name out for any product, even a cheap Technics rack system stereo.

 

[Naptown Rob]

Being of the Harley persuasion myself I can tell you with almost certainty that these are not, never have been and in no way are connected with HD. Even that sticker is bogus but somebody's done a good computer graphics job in making it look real.

Oh really?....
In a Post-AMF world, Harley was desperate for cash. They licensed their name to some of the worst crap ever to hit store shelves, including the world's worst TV's. At an old workplace we had one of their TV/VCR combos in the conference room.

 

[krowmagnum]

I want that shirt.... Where can I get one ?

 

[krowmagnum]

I found the shirt but $85.00 is a little pricey.

 

[djnagle]

I bought my first Harley when I was in 11 grade (1963 FLH Duo-Glide). Had one ever since. I built customs with Ron Finch for 10 years. I can say emphatically they are not HD speakers, only stickers.

 

[krowmagnum]

I can say emphatically they are not HD speakers, only stickers.

You can say that about a lot of things with the Harley Davidson name on it. I know they aren't made by Harley. I just wanted to get some info on them.
I'm now convinced these were sold as part of a rack system licensed by the corporate offices in Milwaukee. Probably one of Willie G's not so great ideas.

 

[kfa888]

I can say emphatically they are not HD speakers, only stickers.

Word it anyway you want, if you put your corporate name on it it's yours. there is absolutely piles of HD crap around from a better forgotten time for them.

 

[gearhound]

You know it's a genuine Harley-Davidson product, if both tweeters are leaking ferrofluid.


Steve

 

[Rick Vestal]

Loud blowholes save lives...

 

[kermit z]

I'm not sure why the HD folks get so mad at these kind of things. It happened. I have an HD portable cassette player. Its in the shape of a V-Twin motor. Got it as a gift sometime in the 90's. Huh, got a little sticker that says made in China. HD had their name on everything back in the 90's.

 

[cmmatt123]

I've noticed that even Snap-on is starting to slap there name on a bunch of crappy Chinese products, so I wouldn't put it past HD to do the same. I wish upper tier brands would take more pride in what a name can mean to the public, but profit can be addictive.

 

[StereoX]

I've noticed that even Snap-on is starting to slap there name on a bunch of crappy Chinese products, so I wouldn't put it past HD to do the same. I wish upper tier brands would take more pride in what a name can mean to the public, but profit can be addictive.

Seriously, Snap-On???:sigh:

 

[krowmagnum]

I'm not sure why the HD folks get so mad at these kind of things. It happened. I have an HD portable cassette player. Its in the shape of a V-Twin motor. Got it as a gift sometime in the 90's. Huh, got a little sticker that says made in China. HD had their name on everything back in the 90's.

It still happens....

 

[Ken Boyd]

Those look very much like Technics or Panasonic Rack speakers that were branded with the HD emblems. And their are Ford Trucks with HD branded logo's just like Eddie Bauer branded SUV's.

 

[cmmatt123]

Seriously, Snap-On???:sigh:

I think Alltrade has a licensing agreement with them. I saw a $100 Snap-on compressor at Costco and thought there must be something fishy. I looked on the back of the box and in small print was the Alltrade logo. Then I saw a LED flashlight, a pocket multitool and some ratchet straps, all cheaply made overseas with a big red Snap-on logo slapped on. Goes to show that you should never buy a product just because of the name.