What the f**k? Harleys to be assembled in India?

http://www.industryweek.com/articles...dia_23147.aspx

As an ex Harley owner, I can't believe this shit.

F U C K............................. and the dumbing down of American industry continues

Whats the problem. Harley USA is going to export parts to India to have them built in India and sold to Indians. So what.

The import tariffs double the price of the bike. By assembling the parts there, they skip the import fees.

I am glad that i do not ride a motorcycle any more;
Thank god for a full face helmet, or you guys would not have to read my shit;
Or see my avatar;;;

Maybe the Indians can get them to quit leaking oil.

They really should build Indians in India, that would be funny...

http://www.kiwi-indian.com/gallery/r...ex.php?image=5

The import tariffs double the price of the bike. By assembling the parts there, they skip the import fees. Originally Posted by texasjohn1965

Again who cares. Harley is making money and the bikes are not being imported back into the US for sell. How is this a dumbing down?

I am sure the blue collar workers in Harley-Davidson’s U.S. plants in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania , Missouri and the company’s suppliers are happy since this means work for them. Isn't that what this is really about? Growing the economy. Jobs Jobs Jobs???????


http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...lant-in-india/

Milwaukee, Nov. 2, 2010 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) is moving forward with the launch of operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants, the Company announced today. The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011.

The announcement comes as President Barack Obama prepares to travel to India on a state visit focused on trade and business opportunities between the two countries.

“CKD assembly operations in India are a natural next step for Harley-Davidson as we build our brand presence around the world,” said Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and Chief Operating Officer Matthew S. Levatich. “This investment will allow us to improve our market responsiveness and production flexibility while reducing the tariff burden, which we expect will drive growth over time by making our bikes more accessible to India’s consumers. Given the strong response we have received in the initial months of retail operations, we believe this is the right investment for this important market,” Levatich said.

To date, Harley-Davidson India has been importing completely assembled motorcycles from the Company’s U.S. final assembly plants. Once the Indian CKD assembly facility in the Indian State of Haryana is operational, Harley-Davidson India will import CKD kits for select current models, consisting of components produced by Harley-Davidson’s U.S. plants in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Missouri and by the company’s suppliers. Indian employees at the Haryana facility will then assemble the components into finished motorcycles. Other models will continue to be imported as completely built motorcycles for now.

India will be the second country in which Harley-Davidson has CKD assembly operations outside the U.S., after Brazil where the Company began assembly operations in 1999.

“We are committed to global growth and growth in India for the long term,” said Levatich. “India’s rapidly growing economy, rising middle class and significant investment in construction of new roads and highways are paving the way for leisure motorcycle riding.”

“We are building a strong foundation for our business in India, first by establishing a world-class dealer network, and now by commencing CKD assembly operations” said Anoop Prakash, Managing Director for Harley-Davidson India. “It is important for us to continue to invest in strategies that make our products and experiences accessible to an increasingly broader set of customers across India.”

Harley-Davidson India commenced operations in August 2009 and opened its first dealership in July 2010. The Company currently offers 12 models in its 2010 line-up in India, available through authorized dealerships in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Hyderabad.

I see this as a win win.. Harley is EXPORTING to them... not the other way around.

No. I don't like this at all. I would hate to see an Indian-made Harley anywhere else in the world. HD and Made in USA can only go hand in hand. I wanna throw up when I see a pair of Levi's made anywhere else other than the USA.
HD manufactured anywhere else is insane. I mean money matters and this is capitalism, but the American symbols should be left untouched. All this can be solved if we can get rid of the damn unions and the freakin' communist freeloading morons leading them.

I didn't see where it's made or manufactured there. Only assembled.

I didn't see where it's made or manufactured there. Only assembled. Originally Posted by Eccie Addict

F--k, we shouldn't let them touch'em. They are sacred. They should touch their holy cows all they want, but stay away from our Holy Hogs.