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[Twolanerider]

Reading through the posts on the York Plant strike. In COVJOES post on Feb 1 it states the models effected are Soft Tails and Touring. Is this all Soft Tails and Touring models, or only specific models in each line ?
Thanks  

York builds all the Softails and Touring models.  Dynas and V-Rods in Kansas City.

[Fired00d]

York builds all the Softails and Touring models.  Dynas and V-Rods in Kansas City.

Sportsters also are built in Kansas City.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[ultrafxr]

Yeah, but this could have repurcussions throughout the company if it lasts very long.

[Fired00d]

Yeah, but this could have repurcussions throughout the company if it lasts very long.

It's already anticipated. This was from the update I posted earlier today....

.....Meanwhile at Harley's Tomahawk, Wis., plant, United Steelworkers Union Local 460 President Dan Molley told the Tomahawk Leader Reporter that the York County strike could lead to the layoffs of more than 250 workers as soon as Wednesday. The steelworkers union has a total of 364 members, the newspaper reported.

“We will continue to maintain production but we will have to lay off a big chunk of our members due to that strike,” Molley told the Wisconsin paper.....

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Twolanerider]

Sportsters also are built in Kansas City.

Yeah, but I was only thinking of full grown bikes.....

[Fired00d]

Yeah, but I was only thinking of full grown bikes.....

Hehehehe. When you didn't mention them I had to research and find out. You aroused my curiosity.

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Fired00d
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[SPIDERMAN]

Life is what you make of it. You can take advantage of situations or you can find reasons not to. Why am I posting this thought on this thread ? Give this strike a month and the 05 you couldn't get a decent price out of last fall will all of the sudden be worth what you wanted for it. My dealer has been dropping hints about how much he can get for LD if this strike lasts longer than his current inventory which is 3 or 4 weeks. Not that I'm interested, but for those of you who've been looking to buy an 07 and have an 06 or older to trade, this strike is your ticket to your new ride if you're willing to wait for delivery until the strike is settled. IMHO

Big B

[TCinVA]

So imagine my dismay when I called my dealer today to confirm the ship date on my B&O CUSE2.  "Still March 2nd?" I asked?  The reply, "Guess you haven't heard.  The York plant workers are out on strike.  We don't know anymore than what we're reading on the Internet".  
So my first reaction is "chit"... then I start thinking about economics, unions, management, all the "stuff" that goes into the business and realize that there's absolutely nothing I can do about the situation so there's no reason to get all purple faced.  My momma always told me that everything happens for a reason.  In my case, maybe March wasn't a good time to get the new ride.  Stuff happens.
Of course I share the concerns of the some of the other folks who've posted here with respect to start-up pains when the strike ends.  That's why you make your decisions, as Howie did, with respect to the warranty.
I'll keep riding Harleys whether I think the MoCo is right or the union.  
Some day, I'll get the SE.  Who knows as VAZHOG suggests, if HD doesn't build another bike the rest of this year or in '08, I guess I'll just have to settle for the 2009 water cooled 124", 7 speed Ultra [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif].
I'm still smilin'
TC

[Hoist!]

So imagine my dismay when I called my dealer today to confirm the ship date on my B&O CUSE2.  "Still March 2nd?" I asked?  The reply, "Guess you haven't heard.  The York plant workers are out on strike.  We don't know anymore than what we're reading on the Internet".  
So my first reaction is "chit"... then I start thinking about economics, unions, management, all the "stuff" that goes into the business and realize that there's absolutely nothing I can do about the situation so there's no reason to get all purple faced.  My momma always told me that everything happens for a reason.  In my case, maybe March wasn't a good time to get the new ride.  Stuff happens.
Of course I share the concerns of the some of the other folks who've posted here with respect to start-up pains when the strike ends.  That's why you make your decisions, as Howie did, with respect to the warranty.
I'll keep riding Harleys whether I think the MoCo is right or the union.  
Some day, I'll get the SE.  Who knows as VAZHOG suggests, if HD doesn't build another bike the rest of this year or in '08, I guess I'll just have to settle for the 2009 water cooled 124", 7 speed Ultra [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif].
I'm still smilin'
TC

Hang in there Tony, hopefully you won't get delayed too long. Easy for me to say now. Can you imagine how I'd be freaking out if this was three weeks ago! You're taking it very well and have a good attitude about it. The SEUC's are pretty much an annual event. But I'm worried this year might be the last for the SERKs. I hope all you SERK guys get your bikes eventually!

[TCinVA]

Hang in there Tony, hopefully you won't get delayed too long. Easy for me to say now. Can you imagine how I'd be freaking out if this was three weeks ago! You're taking it very well and have a good attitude about it. The SEUC's are pretty much an annual event. But I'm worried this year might be the last for the SERKs. I hope all you SERK guys get your bikes eventually!

Thanks, Howie.  I plan to live vicariously through you and your SERK for the next few weeks (?), months(?) ...  Keep us informed so I at least have an idea of what it "feels like" .
Tony

[Hoist!]

Thanks, Howie.  I plan to live vicariously through you and your SERK for the next few weeks (?), months(?) ...  Keep us informed so I at least have an idea of what it "feels like" .
Tony

They have to end it soon Tony. We're going to York in a few months. And I'll be seeing you and your new bike there too!!! Hoist! 8-)

[TCinVA]

They have to end it soon Tony. We're going to York in a few months. And I'll be seeing you and your new bike there too!!! Hoist! 8-)

Howie,
I like the way you think!
Tony

[Twolanerider]

So imagine my dismay when I called my dealer today to confirm the ship date on my B&O CUSE2.  "Still March 2nd?" I asked?  The reply, "Guess you haven't heard.  

Sympathize with you and everyone else who will be waiting.  Sure am glad I like the one I (already) got.

[110tHunDer]

Sympathize with you and everyone else who will be waiting.  Sure am glad I like the one I (already) got.

Yeah.  And, that no mad b@st@rds assembled it. :-/

[KentuckyHarleyDude]

Yeah.  And, that no mad b@st@rds assembled it. :-/

Better get them while you can boy's ...from what we are hearing it could go on awhile.

Bubba