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Harleys were made in Japan at one time at Shinagawa, near Tokyo. They were even the official moto of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1930. Harley cut out before the war though and the people that took over werelocated in Hiroshima, end of story.
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RE: made in USA?
I don't think I would really "care" if they weren't made here anymore. I mean, sure I wouldn't necessarily like it, but I would still consider them as a viablecompany to purchase a bike from. All of the competition [with the exception of Victory] is not from the U.S. anyway, so what's the big deal if HD were located overseas? A lot of new technology comes from other countries, so maybe HD would actually improve their product even more elsewhere. I guess as long as the great tech support they have here doesn't go away I don't really care where the bike is made.
RE: made in USA?
If Harley switched countries, I'ld switch companies. Even made with foreign parts, I know that, for the most part, it is assembled by Americans with pride. That is the only redeeming point about those other "Made in America" foreign owned motorcycles companies.
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ORIGINAL: lost6009
Harleys were made in Japan at one time at Shinagawa, near Tokyo. They were even the official moto of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1930. Harley cut out before the war though and the people that took over were located in Hiroshima, end of story.
Harleys were made in Japan at one time at Shinagawa, near Tokyo. They were even the official moto of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1930. Harley cut out before the war though and the people that took over were located in Hiroshima, end of story.
End of story what?
Yes Harley's were made under liscense in Japan and called the Rykyu(something like that). They were used by the Imperial Army all the way through the end of the Pacific War.
And Harley did not "cut out". They stopped importing when the Japanese government told them to leave. It was part of the pre-war anti-foreigner hysteria.
End of story?[>:]
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A little sensitive are we. Harley cut its losses and sold out as Japan readied for war. RIKUO sub-licensed to Nihon Jidosha ( Japan Combustion Equipment Co.). They were making varients of the model 97s (the Japanese version of the 74"). Nihon Jidosha was located in Hiroshima.A big bomb went off there a few years later so that is were the end of story comes in. 
On another note (the original post) I like the fact they're assemble here. While If it changed I wouldn't sell my bike now because of it. But if the time came that I needed another I would probably go back to Victory or another American brand.
On another note (the original post) I like the fact they're assemble here. While If it changed I wouldn't sell my bike now because of it. But if the time came that I needed another I would probably go back to Victory or another American brand.
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RE: made in USA?
ORIGINAL: akenaten
End of story what?
Yes Harley's were made under liscense in Japan and called the Rykyu(something like that). They were used by the Imperial Army all the way through the end of the Pacific War.
And Harley did not "cut out". They stopped importing when the Japanese government told them to leave. It was part of the pre-war anti-foreigner hysteria.
End of story?[>:]
ORIGINAL: lost6009
Harleys were made in Japan at one time at Shinagawa, near Tokyo. They were even the official moto of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1930. Harley cut out before the war though and the people that took over werelocated in Hiroshima, end of story.
Harleys were made in Japan at one time at Shinagawa, near Tokyo. They were even the official moto of the Japanese Imperial Army in 1930. Harley cut out before the war though and the people that took over werelocated in Hiroshima, end of story.
End of story what?
Yes Harley's were made under liscense in Japan and called the Rykyu(something like that). They were used by the Imperial Army all the way through the end of the Pacific War.
And Harley did not "cut out". They stopped importing when the Japanese government told them to leave. It was part of the pre-war anti-foreigner hysteria.
End of story?[>:]
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Being made (assembled) in the USA is very important to me. I will pay more money within reason for a product made in this country or Canada. If Harleys were not made here I would look for a USA alternative. Same reason I bought my Chevy Silverado.
To me the bottom line is where the item is assembled. Of course it will have foreign content but I want to know who built and assembledthe product.
Isee more and more companies buying parts from China and other low cost countries. The company I work for and the company my wife works for both have started to import more components from China.
To me the bottom line is where the item is assembled. Of course it will have foreign content but I want to know who built and assembledthe product.
Isee more and more companies buying parts from China and other low cost countries. The company I work for and the company my wife works for both have started to import more components from China.
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RE: made in USA?
I might buy a Harley that wasn't made in the USA, but I would expect to pay a WHOLE LOT LESS for it.
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