On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Burton, Bob wrote:
> Joe you're going to get Phil started again...
What? Moi?? Again???? You must be thinking of another Phil.... :)
Lots of very good bikes never
> make it to the US and they don't have to "prove" themselves in Europe first,
> I hope the FJR does, but it won't happen this year. What comes to the US is
> what the manufacturer's think they can sell out.
Actually, the U.S. has gotten way too far into the "Blockbuster" mentality
when it comes to marketing. Things that make money, but not lots and lots
and lots of money, get ignored. And those of us with quirky tastes (I do
include myself here, BTW) lose out.
> Even the Honda
> web page doesn't have the ST listed as a model for 2001, Jay what's up with
> that???is the X Wing really coming???
> Bob B. (hoping sport tourer's do come to the US)
Huh?? I'm not a fan of the ST (Jay and I have already discussed this
one), but I can't believe Honda would drop it. They afraid it's dipping
into Goldbarge sales?????
Phil
