[Ducati] Cycle Cat? (NDC)

[Steffen Hagene]

Cody,

I've been trying to figure this one for a while myself. I heard rumors a
while ago that they were not producing parts anymore, but this is the first
time I've seen the notice on their site. That seems to confirm what people
have been saying. But even reading that I still don't know what this means.
I did notice their shift towards oncycle.com when I stopped by their trailer
at the '06 GP. It was obvious they were shifting their focus more from being
a manufacturer to a retailer. I guess they have found that it's easier just
to sell other people's products. It's too bad, too. I really liked the
quality of their work. But making things and selling things are two entirely
different businesses. But at some point somebody still needs to actually
make the parts. Everybody can't just sell them. As you can imagine, the
price pressure from offshore is tremendous, which makes it hard for US-based
shops. But we as a country have to find a way. 

Steffen

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Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:56:41 -0500
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Subject: [Ducati] Cycle Cat? (NDC)
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Looks like they're no more, aside from the possibility of pre-orders a 
limited runs?

I can't see how motorcycle accessories could support the shop they had. 
Anyone happen to know what the shop's primary focus is? Just curious, 
really, as I've been spending a bit of time with a few Fadals lately and 
looking for, *ahem* opportunities.

cody


Steffen Hagene
Rhino Motorcycle Products LLC
www.rhinomoto.com