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Vivian Bales, crossing the United States solo on motorcycle, 1929 (media.piefed.social)
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[โ€“] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ah yes, the "Malaise Years" in the automotive world.

In the case of Harley, brought on by the acquisition by AMF - the same people that made tennis rackets and kid's bikes.

[โ€“] lemming741@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

And for similar reasons- import bikes were slaughtering HD, so they lobbies for protection.