I agree with you Senile 1, Harley has done an unbelievable job markleting their products and developing customer loyalty. Think of it: what other manufactures have such insanely loyal customers that would tatoo their company name on their body. Actually I was thinking about getting 'Pflueger' with on my back but then I sobered up and revisited the idea.
A lot of what's popular and what sells the most is a result of marketing.
How many of you guys years ago bought a 'dancin eel' cause Bill Dance said so? Sure you can pay a little and get junk, pay a lot and get quality. But is a $10 spinnerbait that much better than a $6 one?