<p>Harley-Davidson's dealers on Tuesday said they are looking at taking legal action against the US cult bike manufacturer, which in September announced exit from the country, over measly compensation.</p>.<p>The dealers said they are unhappy with the compensation being offered to them and due to this they are now forced to evaluate legal options.</p>.<p>"The way we have been treated is not fair. We never expected such an outcome from a big brand like Harley-Davidson. The compensation that they are offering us is miniscule. So we are evaluating all options, including legal recourse," Rishi Aggarwal, a Delhi-based dealer, said in a press conference organised by the Federation of Automobile DealersAssociations (FADA).</p>.<p>Arjun Bafna, another dealer, said that the US firm is offering them a very low compensation and there is no clarity on how the aftersales system would work going ahead.</p>.<p>The US-based company is offering to dealers just Rs 1,500 per square feet, which is way too less, and that too with various riders, he said.</p>.<p>Another dealer from Indore cited issues with spare parts availability, and said the problems for Harley customers looking for aftersale services are going to increase going ahead.</p>.<p>There are 33 Harley-Davidson dealers in India.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/hero-motocorp-harley-davidson-join-hands-for-indian-market-907792.html" target="_blank">Hero MotoCorp, Harley-Davidson join hands for Indian market</a></strong></p>.<p>FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said the dealers require a franchise protection act as the current regulations grossly favour original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) when it comes to business agreements.</p>.<p>"We are working towards such regulation as we have seen so many companies exiting and leaving their dealer partners in lurch. It will not happen in a day, but we are determined to see it through to safeguard the future of dealer fraternity," he said.</p>.<p>In September this year, Harley-Davidson announced the discontinuation of sales and manufacturing operations in India, a decade after it started selling its premium bikes in the country.</p>.<p>In late October, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a wide-ranging partnership for the Indian market.</p>.<p>As part of the deal, Hero MotoCorp will develop and sell a range of premium motorcycles under the Harley-Davidson brand name in the country. Besides, it will take care of service and parts requirements for Harley bikes.</p>.<p>Further, Hero MotoCorp would sell Harley accessories and general merchandise, riding gear and apparel through a network of brand-exclusive Harley-Davidson dealers and its existing sales network in the country.</p>
<p>Harley-Davidson's dealers on Tuesday said they are looking at taking legal action against the US cult bike manufacturer, which in September announced exit from the country, over measly compensation.</p>.<p>The dealers said they are unhappy with the compensation being offered to them and due to this they are now forced to evaluate legal options.</p>.<p>"The way we have been treated is not fair. We never expected such an outcome from a big brand like Harley-Davidson. The compensation that they are offering us is miniscule. So we are evaluating all options, including legal recourse," Rishi Aggarwal, a Delhi-based dealer, said in a press conference organised by the Federation of Automobile DealersAssociations (FADA).</p>.<p>Arjun Bafna, another dealer, said that the US firm is offering them a very low compensation and there is no clarity on how the aftersales system would work going ahead.</p>.<p>The US-based company is offering to dealers just Rs 1,500 per square feet, which is way too less, and that too with various riders, he said.</p>.<p>Another dealer from Indore cited issues with spare parts availability, and said the problems for Harley customers looking for aftersale services are going to increase going ahead.</p>.<p>There are 33 Harley-Davidson dealers in India.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/hero-motocorp-harley-davidson-join-hands-for-indian-market-907792.html" target="_blank">Hero MotoCorp, Harley-Davidson join hands for Indian market</a></strong></p>.<p>FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said the dealers require a franchise protection act as the current regulations grossly favour original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) when it comes to business agreements.</p>.<p>"We are working towards such regulation as we have seen so many companies exiting and leaving their dealer partners in lurch. It will not happen in a day, but we are determined to see it through to safeguard the future of dealer fraternity," he said.</p>.<p>In September this year, Harley-Davidson announced the discontinuation of sales and manufacturing operations in India, a decade after it started selling its premium bikes in the country.</p>.<p>In late October, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a wide-ranging partnership for the Indian market.</p>.<p>As part of the deal, Hero MotoCorp will develop and sell a range of premium motorcycles under the Harley-Davidson brand name in the country. Besides, it will take care of service and parts requirements for Harley bikes.</p>.<p>Further, Hero MotoCorp would sell Harley accessories and general merchandise, riding gear and apparel through a network of brand-exclusive Harley-Davidson dealers and its existing sales network in the country.</p>