HD parts “Made in WHERE?”
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The automotive industry sources parts globally and H-D is no exception and you can't nail down this part or that because it's constantly changing.
I replaced my wheel bearings with new tires before a big trip last summer just to be on the safe side and they were from South Korea.
I replaced my wheel bearings with new tires before a big trip last summer just to be on the safe side and they were from South Korea.
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There's a bunch of parts made outside the US. Most of the electronics and a lot of the peripheral things like shift linkages, levers, starter covers, handlebars, grips, gauges, etc are imported. Wheels imported. The frames, tanks, fenders, tires, and a few other things are made in the US. The motors are mostly US parts, and certainly assembled here, only 10 miles from where I used to live. As has been mentioned - the majority of the parts are US made. What percentage, I don't know for certain.
What I do know is the bikes are designed and manufactured in the US from mostly US made parts. Harley Davidson employs a lot of people. Some of them are friends, (former - I moved) neighbors, and family. Make no mistake - Harley Davidson is an American bike. That means something. And some of the dealer upgrade parts are made in the US. I had a guy thank me for my business at a bar one day. He was referring to the "Burst" collection I had on my bike. Manufactured in Wisconsin. I also know people who design the seats for HD. They have a full production facility in Milwaukee and it puts a lot of people to work. I don't think they mass produce the seats, but they have a thriving business involved in the process.
S&S is another American (Wisconsin) company.
What I do know is the bikes are designed and manufactured in the US from mostly US made parts. Harley Davidson employs a lot of people. Some of them are friends, (former - I moved) neighbors, and family. Make no mistake - Harley Davidson is an American bike. That means something. And some of the dealer upgrade parts are made in the US. I had a guy thank me for my business at a bar one day. He was referring to the "Burst" collection I had on my bike. Manufactured in Wisconsin. I also know people who design the seats for HD. They have a full production facility in Milwaukee and it puts a lot of people to work. I don't think they mass produce the seats, but they have a thriving business involved in the process.
S&S is another American (Wisconsin) company.
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I’m not completely sure but I believe H-D started using Showa forks in 1977.
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check your sticker on frame for made in USA and it is there