Wilsons Sandbox

In a message dated 8/21/00 7:01:07 PM Central Daylight Time, aches@... writes: << How much of a Harley do you really think is built in the USA? Suspension NOT Electrics NOT. I don't think any company makes it's bikes in one country alone. Just assembled there. As Honda's , Kawa's assembled in the USA. >> Gotta correct the misconceptions here. H-D suspensions are indeed made by Showa, but at their plant in Sunbury, Ohio. Electric goodies are almost all US made/owned except for batteries (Yuasa; in Kentucky, I think), and starters (Nipponenso, also in KY if I'm not mistaken). Oh yes, carbs by Keihin (almost exactly the same as on our beloved KLRs!), and from Japan. Clutch plates from Fuji Clutch. I think that's about it. ALL the rest is sourced from US companies or made in the plants at York, PA, or KC, MO. All the sheet metal is stamped, welded, metal finished, and painted at York. All the big twin frames are welded and painted there; Sportsters in KC. All the engines and transmissions are made in Milwaukee. All the fairings, windshields, and fiberglass bags are made in Tomahawk, WI. All the seats are made in Milwaukee. All the engineering is done in Milwaukee. 100% American made? Not quite, but closer than you think. Tom (oughta know; I work there!)