Moved: Real Americans prefer Harley’s

[momof2beautifulkids]

I see lots of them being rode down the road--my hubby owns a touring bike just cause H-D's are not very comfy for going a long distance. The ones I see traveling down the road seem to be running fine and being beautiful.

[wordsmythe]

Originally Posted by Bubba

I work with three others that ride theirs quite often, some even more than I do. They are all still going strong as well.


I think you might be thinking of the Harley Davidson's from 1967-1981 when they were owned by AMF. During that time the motorcycles weren't very good at all. Today's H-D's are all fine quality American craftsmanship.

They may be assembled in America but the parts get there in boxes.

I don't like them because they aren't comfortable. They are poorly engineered making them difficult to maintain and work on.

And if there's a corner coming up, well you have to slow down to take it.

But if you enjoy it I say have a good time with it. Just don't try to sell me one.

[Bubba]

Huh?? There is a HD factory in Kansas City, you live near enough that maybe you can set up a tour, then you can know what you are talking about.

The 358,000-square-foot Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations in Kansas City, Mo. was built in 1998 to increase production of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

More than 900 Kansas City employees produce the Sportster®, Dyna® and
VRSC™ families of motorcycles from fabrication and finishing through final assembly. The plant also has the unique distinction of being the only Harley-Davidson facility to produce an entire motorcycle, the groundbreaking VRSCA V-Rod®. From assembly of the liquid-cooled Revolution® powertrain and hydroformed frame to painting and final testing, people and process converge in Kansas City to transform raw materials into custom American muscle.

The tour center features a series of displays that guide you through the various manufacturing and assembly processes and illustrate the individual and collaborative skills necessary to produce each motorcycle. You'll also have the chance to sit on current production motorcycles and visit the gift shop, which features tour-related souvenirs.

Your tour experience begins with an introductory film. Then it's on to the factory floor where you'll witness a wide range of operations from welding, laser-cutting and frame-bending, to polishing and wheel assembly. You'll see fenders and gas tanks being formed, newly painted frames hanging on the line, and sophisticated robotic welding technology. You'll also see the Revolution® powertrain assembled from crankcase to cylinder heads.

Schedule a visit to Kansas City today and see where dreams are built. View the Tour Schedule and Guidelines.

Kansas City Harley Davidson Operations

[momof2beautifulkids]

how did we go from selling a motorcycle to discussing the benefits of a sybian to now bashing Harley Davidsons--I say people buy and own what they like and no one can change the opinions of some.

[357 mag]

Originally Posted by momof2beautifulkids

how did we go from selling a motorcycle to discussing the benefits of a sybian to now bashing Harley Davidsons--I say people buy and own what they like and no one can change the opinions of some.

AMEN!!!! I'm never gonna sell the motorcycle if people keep bashing it! Or talking about the Sybian although it looked quite nice.

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by Bubba

Today's H-D's are all fine quality American craftsmanship.

Finally, someone with some "brains"!!

Originally Posted by 357 mag

That's why I won't ride! I am scared to death of not coming back alive!

I rode one during my college years, and swore i would never ride again. Too many near misses, and motorists not paying attention!

[wordsmythe]

Originally Posted by Bubba

Huh?? There is a HD factory in Kansas City, you live near enough that maybe you can set up a tour, then you can know what you are talking about.



Kansas City Harley Davidson Operations

the carbed version use the mikuni CVK-40 just like my kawasaki KLR as I used to buy jets for it from Doerfler's HD in Hays.

[Bubba]

If I'm not mistaken, 2006 was the last year for carbs on Harleys, I think from 2007 and on it is nothing but EFI from the factory on them.

[wordsmythe]

Interesting Dig from the Admin on this one I guess.