| Author | Message | ||
     Roehrcycleguy |
It was with great shock and sadness that I heard the news of Harley-Davidson's decision to pull the plug on the Buell Motor Company today. Erik Buell has been a hero of mine, as well as someone I have admired and respected throughout the years. I wish him all the best, and know his creative mind and relentless will to pursue the dream will serve him well. My thought's also go out to the thousands of passionate Buell enthusiasts and employees that have supported and embraced what this brand stood for, and the spirit that it embodied. It is a sad day, not only for Buell enthusiasts but for all motorcycle enthusiasts. Buell epitomized the spirit of individualism, innovation, passion and hard work, the same spirit that lives in the soul of all motorcycle enthusiasts. The loss of Buell is a loss for all of us. It is with great misfortune and irony that, in these tough economic times, when the exact principles and values that Buell embodied, are the keys to our recovery and success, were not valued and were so easily discarded. R.I.P. Buell Motor Company, your spirit and principals will live on forever in all of us. Walter Roehrich President ROEHR MOTORCYCLES LLC | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Nicely said. | ||
| Tpoppa |
Walter, I hope this doesn't deter you from working to bring an American sportbike to market. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Let's hope the RIP is short lived. And thanks for the support. I'm sure I can speak for most when I wish you nothing but good luck. | ||
| Ezblast |
BRAVO! EZ | ||
| Rocketsprink |
BTW, I work around the Gurnee area. Is it possible to stop by for a visit?  | ||
| Buelleaver |
"It is with great misfortune and irony that, in these tough economic times, when the exact principles and values that Buell embodied, are the keys to our recovery and success, were not valued and were so easily discarded." That is so true and so typical of corporate America… I’ve seen jobs shipped over seas for only very slight margin improvements… | ||
| Psychobueller |
Perhaps Rotax can make you a good deal on the Helicon engine. I'd love to see H-D lose your business. | ||
| Swordsman |
 ~SM | ||
| Steve_mackay |
Mr Roehrich, you sir, are a class act. Bravo! | ||
| Stingaroo |
Mr Roehrich, you finally made me smile for the first time in the past 4 hours. Very well said, thank you. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Thanks Walter. Beautifully said. | ||
| Jb2 |
Very nice. | ||
| Svh |
Very well said. Good luck to you and your moto company. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Mr Roehrich, You are a truly classy person! I wish all in the motorcycle industry were as such.  | ||
| Prior |
Very well said, class act. | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
It is with great misfortune and irony that, in these tough economic times, when the exact principles and values that Buell embodied, are the keys to our recovery and success, were not valued and were so easily discarded. Exactly what is wrong with the corporate model - short term thinking in pursuit of profit. Private ownership can take the long view and thus, increase the chances of success. | ||
| Budc |
Walter, Bravo sir, Bravo! | ||
| Ustorque |
Nicely said! | ||
| Brumbear |
Cheers Perhaps sir Erik and yourself should break some bread | ||
| M2nc |
I am trying to reserve comment for now about the entire issue, but you sir are a class act. | ||
| Blake |
Well said and much appreciated Mr. Roehrich. Thanks. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
Mr Roehrich, this is not only an honor for you to show up here with all of us buelligans but shows what a class act that you are and if nothing else should possibly contact erik for a joint venture of some sort. i could only dream of what could come out of it. | ||
| Xbpete |
Pete | ||
| Fast1075 |
Bravo...well said. |
