Where are 6-speed gearboxes made?
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From: Lexington, KY
"My Uncle owned a spring manufacturing plant for years (some of his springs went to the Moon on Apollo 11) and he tells me that the cost of making a large quantity of this particular spring should cost around $4.00 to $5.00 per unit, if they are tempered and built in the USA. Harley sells them for $28.00. I guess that a 600% mark-up isn't enough for Harley, so they have them made in Japan for $2.00 and make a profit of 1300%. When we buy a Harley, we are attempting to Buy American. Evidently Harley doesn't agree with this philosophy."
While there is some truth in this, these springs, or many other parts would be more costly when made in Japan. We own a company that imports and purchase parts for automation and robotics directly from Japan, and pay for them in Yen. The U.S. dollar is very weak against most foreign currencies, thus making the cost of imported goods from Japan rather costly. $1.00 U.S. dollar is only worth about 77 yen today. This is mostly due to the huge national debt, and the USA not being as strong of a powerhouse in the world markets anymore. This scenario should make building products in the USA more competitive. Unfortunately, so many parts are not made hear anymore, and unions have made it challenging to compete in the world markets.
True that many parts made in Japan can be less costly, and well built, even with the weak dollar, but those made in China, I wish could be built elsewhere, as that trade market is a screwed up mess, and quality is questionable.
While there is some truth in this, these springs, or many other parts would be more costly when made in Japan. We own a company that imports and purchase parts for automation and robotics directly from Japan, and pay for them in Yen. The U.S. dollar is very weak against most foreign currencies, thus making the cost of imported goods from Japan rather costly. $1.00 U.S. dollar is only worth about 77 yen today. This is mostly due to the huge national debt, and the USA not being as strong of a powerhouse in the world markets anymore. This scenario should make building products in the USA more competitive. Unfortunately, so many parts are not made hear anymore, and unions have made it challenging to compete in the world markets.
True that many parts made in Japan can be less costly, and well built, even with the weak dollar, but those made in China, I wish could be built elsewhere, as that trade market is a screwed up mess, and quality is questionable.
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