Harley-Davidson Moving More Production Overseas!

[97prizm]

He lives near me. He’s a pretty cool dude. My boys learned a lot in his mechanical advantage video with the snatch blocks. For a while, they were going around moving all sorts of stuff around the house with pulleys and rope.

In the 70s Boulder Colorado had 12 or so machine shops cranking out all sorts of stuff. There might be two machine shops left.

 

[lovcom]

I am deeply disheartened by Harley-Davidson's recent decision to shift the production of their Pan America, Sportster, and Nightster models from the United States to their facility in Thailand. This move feels like a betrayal to the loyal American riders who have long supported this iconic brand, priding themselves on its rich heritage of American craftsmanship.

Harley-Davidson has always been a symbol of American freedom and ingenuity. The roar of its engines has echoed the spirit of the open road, embodying the essence of the American dream. To see this legacy compromised by outsourcing production overseas is both shocking and disheartening.

The company justifies this decision by citing cost savings and the need to optimize production capacity. However, this comes at the expense of American jobs and the quality assurance that comes with domestic manufacturing. It's particularly concerning that models sold in the U.S., which were once proudly labeled "Made in America," will now be produced abroad.

This isn't the first time Harley-Davidson has made such a move. In recent years, they've increasingly shifted production overseas, influenced by factors like international tariffs and corporate tax incentives. While globalization is a reality, it's disheartening to see a brand that built its reputation on American soil prioritize foreign operations over its domestic workforce.

As a community of enthusiasts who have long celebrated Harley-Davidson's American roots, we must voice our concerns. The essence of this brand lies in its connection to American culture and manufacturing. Diluting this identity not only alienates loyal customers but also undermines the very foundation upon which Harley-Davidson was built.

I urge fellow riders and supporters to express their dismay and call upon Harley-Davidson to reconsider this decision. Let's remind them of the importance of preserving the legacy and trust they've cultivated over the decades. Our roads deserve the genuine article, not a shadow of what once was.

The last throws of a dying company who was out of touch with potential customers for decades.

 

[4wd]

Actually too bad this thread has been dying for new perspectives for days … What ever happened to “run its course” on this site ?

 

[bike]

Actually too bad this thread has been dying for new perspectives for days … What ever happened to “run its course” on this site ?

Bump

 

[alarmguy]

The last throws of a dying company who was out of touch with potential customers for decades.

Oh, you mean like Victory Motorcycles?
If you’re old enough, you’ll remember that was going to be the Harley Davidson killer from Polaris
Turned out to be a bomb … Polaris shut it down in 2012 and bought an auto parts business

Next up Polaris‘s newest experiment, Indian motorcycles oops sold the whopping 24,000 maybe in the USA last year? After trying for the last almost 15 years that was gonna be the next Harley killer
Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda all decimated in the heavyweight cruiser market, pulled out almost completely with their tail between the legs
Come on let’s get real and research the demographics.

Any growth in motorcycle sales nowadays are mopeds and relatively inexpensive throw away sport bikes. Like the days of the bic lighter.

Harley Davidson rules the luxury market. Much like any luxury automobile. It will always be that way. They do not want to be manufacturing Nissan leaf’s or they might as well just shut down.

No, I’m not gonna comment any further. People who are informed are aware. Negative people spoke this way for four decades and they after all that time there was still only one heavyweight luxury manufacturer, and that is Harley Davidson, oops and BMW