My main problem with this argument: How many of these types were actually in the audience at the rally?
Good point...here's an idea:
The 'gaff' creates a lot of negative Harley buzz among the current aficianados (and lots of free publicity); Harley gets sympathy and a thumbs-up from their target consumers; owning a Harley becomes the mark of an evolved homonid; HD rides the 'diversity' wave for all it's worth. (mebbe?)
Or HD is dumb as a bag a' hammers.