I have n=heard of other companies having similar issues with chips and other electronics coming from Japan. I am actually looking at getting a 2012 because they will have a color I REALLY want, but the intercom and radio system is integral to the two up riding experience on the bike. I would not buy one until I could get one with the system installed.

 

I'm not looking but would take this deal with satellite and GPS

 

Maybe we ought to learn from this and start making some of these products here

 

thats what they get buying stuff from other countrys,i though it was bs when i pulled my stock speakers and they said MADE IN CHINA---i want my hd to be made in the USA and i want all the parts made in the USA also ,not just a bunch of crap from all over assembled in the USA,THATS CRAP,TRYING TO SAVE A LITTLE MONEY AND BUYING STUFF IN OTHER COUNTRYS IS WHY WE ARE IN THE SHAPE WE ARE IN!!!

 

I work for a semiconductor manufacturer. The earthquake has severely affected our production schedule. Lead times for some products has been pushed out 3 or more months. Our competition is in the same situation. Everything from consumer electronics to industrial products are affected by parts shortages. What's unfortunate for Harley is the Harmon Kardon stereos impacts touring models, the company's top seller.

 

I agree with you Fatbob. Bring the manufacturing home to the USA. Yes it certainly appears that the nation has became a nation of assemblers rather than producers.

 

This could be an opportunity for US manufacturers to re bid here.

 

they cant compeat,the labor in the other countrys is toooo cheep

 

I wish they would go back to Radio Sound, their customer service is top notch.

 

I'm not looking, but I would think that one could get additional discounts and install a better sound system on their own. The cost of labor is one factor for not doing business in the US. Taxes and regulations also make it more attractive to go elsewhere.