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Oct 28, 2009 | 11:43 PM

#11

Silverslider

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From: southeast indiana

was just pondering...

"Get a copy of their annual report. They are a public corporation and required to send it to anyone who asks. "

I was just wondering about their profit margin...
I work for a big company and their big drive is TSR, total shareholder return, regardless of NOS. If a product line isn't above or have a sustainable plan to reach 12% it gets the axe or is sold.

Oct 28, 2009 | 11:58 PM

#12

hornhonker

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From: Victoria BC Canada

I hope "Small Parts" does not include things like critical engine bits like pistons, cylinders,
etc ?

Oct 29, 2009 | 12:04 AM

#13

harleyflyboy

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From: TEXAS

Symrna, TN

Oct 29, 2009 | 12:07 AM

#14

mhughes01

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From: Edmonton

Sheesh

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeluxeCruiser

Here is the latest and greatest news on the manufacturing plant's future in York, PA

http://www.wgal.com/money/21450673/detail.html

http://www.fox43.com/news/features/s...,5541852.story

I surely hope things continue in a possitive direction for the plant to remain in York, PA.

I bought a new one last year ...
And another new one this month.
Not sure I can afford any more stimulus spending.

Oct 29, 2009 | 02:06 AM

#15

Rocker_C

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The next thing is parts will be made in China and you can have plastic chrome parts like a Metric bike.

Oct 29, 2009 | 03:28 AM

#16

atuncon

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YorkThat's great! That's quite a very informative post about the latest and greatest news on the manufacturing plant's future in. Thanks for your share.

Oct 29, 2009 | 06:11 AM

#17

DeafUltra

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From: Brockport, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioSkully

Granted harley fork sliders have been chromed and sent over from Japan since long ago.

Plan on getting chrome forks for my Ultra next Spring. If your comment above's correct, I will not purchase them and save my $500 plus dollars for an extra vacation trip next summer.

Outsourcing sucks,

Thorey

Oct 29, 2009 | 07:17 AM

#18

Haulen Ass

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From: Rochester, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnitEvil

Due to EPA regulations, it is becoming more and more rare for anyone to do chrome plating in the US.

How true that is. We are always looking for a back up chrome house but try finding a place the actually does Show Chrome.

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Oct 29, 2009 | 07:19 AM

#19

sonar_chris

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From: San Diego

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafUltra

HD suspension is made by Showa, a Japanese company. I can appreciate the want to buy an American made product, but If you don't want to buy chrome forks for your bike because they may not be made in the USA then you might as well sell the bike as the brakes are Itialian, wiring harness and most electronic parts are Japanese along with the suspension.