I don't care what they do. I have owned 15 or so over the past 20-years but would not by a new one today if they were made in America or Egypt. I am not a Harley-hater and that is the only brand I will likely ever own, but I'll ride the one I have now for as long as the aftermarket builds parts for it. The new ones are just not built for the common garage-jockey to work on and it's going to get worse. They have taken technology way past this old pushrod motor to the point that the dealers can't even fix them. You can do all the engineering you want to on a lump of coal and you will never make a diamond out of it.

As for loss of quality...it's not there anyway. Finding screws and bolts glued-in in stripped-out holes and loose or missing hardware is not that uncommon nowadays.

 

They can always form a new marketing strategy. They about wore that one out anyway.

I 100% believe that to be the case. Not even a threat of a move out of country.
However, it is fun to read peoples opinions on a "hypothetical" situation and I also enjoy giving my opinions on "what if....".




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This is not a political forum, but we cannot avoid the reality that Harley was started in America and I am of the belief that management always wanted to stay here. Government regulations and high taxation of corporate profits, union contracts, and cheaper prices for Chinese accessories makes it impossible for Harley and countless other companies to remain 100% American. Sad but true.

 

no thank's

 

 

for half the price sure i would, for the same money? no way.

 

Absolutely! Without question. I don't give a crap who produces them. The same parts built to the same specs has nothing to do with the location in the world.

Caterpillar parts are made in many countries. All are inter changeable and equal.

But having said that. I own Five HD's from 07,08,09 and two 10's. Since I am 70, it is not likely that I will wear any out before I'm gone so I would buy one no matter were it's origin was but it is not likely that I will be in the market for a bike anytime soon.

But then I did give a Victory Cross Roads a good looking over. It's all Shu's fault.

 

I'm one of the security guards at a closed down GM plant here and it's a shame watching all the equiepment left behind collecting dust and cobwebs. In a way they were hoping that Harley would look at this plant. I guess 4.5 million square feet is too big.

 

Hello, Victory.

 

No more Harley for me if they move. If I'm going to buy something that is not made in the USA, it ain't going to be a Harley. I stick with Harley because they are made by people just like you and me, hard working Americans. If I'm going to buy an Imported bike it will be a Yamaha. They got some pretty cool stuff.