| Author | Message | ||
     Luv2spd |
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/568/8352/Motorcycle- Article/Harley-Davidson-Opening-Assembly-Plant-in- India.aspx What is this world coming to? This reminds me of the song from Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A Changin'. I guess Harley won't be able to say "american made" anymore | ||
| Poppawheelie |
Screw harley after what they did to Buell, i'll never ride a Harley, i think it's Karma coming full circle!  | ||
| Luv2spd |
This news is a slap in the face for every Harley worker, soon they will be shipping Harleys from India to USA because it is cheaper. | ||
| Black |
(Message edited by black on November 03, 2010) (Message edited by black on November 03, 2010) | ||
| Twobuells |
The Harley's made in India are first built in the US. put into a crate, shipped to India for final assembly. Complete Knock Down (CKD) HD/Buell has had a CKD assembly plant in Brazil for the last 10 years. All the engines, frames, tanks, fenders, wheel and handlebar assemblies are still make in the U.S.A. | ||
| Xnoahx |
Harley already does this in Brazil. The parts are still coming from the US. Dont get your panties in a bunch. | ||
| Bueller4ever |
110% import tax on motorcycle? WTF! | ||
| Dannybuell |
Black -George Santayana is attributed with; "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Santayana WTF is right! Do unto others... implies an equal response with that countries goods and services for America. Free trade is equal trade! | ||
| Ponti1 |
Funny, I work with a ton of folks from India...Everyone I talk to is pretty much of the opinion that nobody there wants a bike like that. Too expensive, too likely to get destroyed on the horrible roads there, and too big to maneuver in the dense traffic. | ||
| Dougshd |
Only about 46% of parts for Harley's are made in the US.When HD dropped Buell I swore I'd never buy a new HD again.So i went out and bought a new Victory kingpin touring. 86% of the Victory's are made in the US.It's faster,cheaper and has a 5 year warranty and a 95% satisfaction rate, and it's made in Iowa. So what if I'm not in the (look at me I am bad click anymore) I grew out of that in my 20's.Ive owned 14 HD's and 4 Buell's. If you are looking for a new cruiser take a test ride on a 2010 or 2011 Victory I think you'll like it, and if you buy one that's just one more way to get back at Harley Davidson. | ||
| Court |
>>>The parts are still coming from the US. It's been 20 years since that was true. Folks have a great deal to learn . . School starts HERE. | ||
| Lucky_jim |
They're openin up a plant in India for the Indian market to avoid import taxes... I don't see a problem. And all the locals get to deal with their own shoddy quality workmanship.. lol. Revenge!! I hope this happens with China as well. | ||
| Mackja |
This is not unusual for Harley-Davidson, back in the mid 1930's they sent tooling and personnel to Japan and built Harley's there, when the war broke out, Harley eliminated the agreement but the plant kept building motorcycles under the Rikuo name until 1958. So building in India is nothing new in concept for H-D | ||
| Dannybuell |
I can imagine your average developing world buyer upgrading from the 50cc-150cc world of bikes getting 70+ mpg to the next level of performance and economy in the 250cc-500cc world. A single cylinder HD could leverage the Blast engine into markets that clearly practice the pragmatic use of petrol. A single cylinder HD has good torque, load capacity and retains the simplicity the brand is famous for. The performance path would be the twins! | ||
| Zac4mac |
Interesting. I knew of the Rikuo but thought it was introduced after WWII to aid Japan's recovery. I didn't realize it went to Japan in the mid-30s. Thanks for the tidbit Mack. Zack |
