Harley-Davidson’s struggles

The Harley-Davidson showroom in Glendale. Many dealers are suffering as the economy weakens, credit tightens and transportation, rather than recreation, drives the motorcycle market. Some are selling fuel-efficient, foreign-made scooters on the same floor with Harleys traditional cruisers.

The Harley-Davidson showroom in Glendale. Many dealers are suffering as the economy weakens, credit tightens and transportation, rather than recreation, drives the motorcycle market. Some are selling fuel-efficient, foreign-made scooters on the same floor with Harleys traditional cruisers. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 16, 2014 10:46 AM PT

Tight credit and costly gas are driving sales down for the big-bike maker. Hogs now share space with scooters.

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