This is nothing new folks, it's been going on for probably close to a century in the automotive world. Companies initially started doing the "knock-down" kits way back when, for the same reasons Harley claims now. It's all about beating the system of trade restrictions and tariffs, at least until the countries involved change the rules again. Eventually, however, they will probably expand the KD facilities and companies into real manufacturing and assembly operations, just like the auto companies did. If we are to believe H-D when they cry about their labor costs in this country, it won't make much sense to continue shipping all those parts and engines with all that high priced labor to a country that has tons of dirt cheap labor available. This KD operation is most likely just a first step on the road to setting up real overseas manufacturing operations, just like those run by GM/Ford/Chrysler/Toyota/Honda/Nissan/etc. I figure Harley needs to look to India and China for it's main market in the future, since they can't seem to get their thumbs out of their butts in the USA. People who are used to having to walk or ride bicycles won't be as picky about lousy quality, so Harley won't even need to fix all the problems.
Jerry
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