Business ProfileforHarley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.

I am the owner of 4 Harley Davidsons at present time and to be honest, I like each of them but my problem is not with the motorcycle but rather the Corporations policy regarding the RELEASE of OBSOLTE PAINT CODES. One of my bikes is a 2005 Ultra Classic, it has a few scratches so I thought I would call HD and get the paint code and have some paint made. I was informed by my local HD shop that he the PAINT CODE can not be released but they could order a "touch-up" kit if I wanted. Of course if the ONLY way to get the TRUE HARLEY PAINT COLOR was to order through the dealership, I guess that was what I had to do. After the conversation I said let's ORDER the paint, ONLY TO BE TOLD THE COLOR IS "OBSOLETE" and not available. I then asked for the paint code to be told they don't have it and to call HD corp. I called HD corp today, they told me to call another dealership. I called another dealership only to be TOLD the same thing. So, HD davidson will not release the paint code and it is for all intended purposes "obsolete".. Would someone with a real sense of understanding please tell me WHY AN OBSOLETE PAINT CODE CANNOT BE RELEASED???? This is the same as a monopoly or patent, but normally when a patent expires the item can be shared and used by everyone. I understand, HD wants to make a profit while the paint is available but when I CAN NO LONGER OBTAIN THE PAINT FROM THE BUSINESS, IT SHOULD RELEASE THE ITEM IN QUESTION TO BE MANUFACTURED BY SOMEONE ELSE. RELEASE THE PAINT CODES FOR OBSOLETE VEHICLES SO "WE" CAN KEEP OUR ITEMS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. Is the paint available, yes but I was told it "may" not match the ORIGINAL paint... Come on Harley Davidson, gives US your OBSOLETE paint codes when you no longer CAN or WILL provide PAINT to your customers. Shameful