I just watched all those cartoon harley things & learned i can not own a harley
1) i wear a helmet & gear
2) my pecker works
3) my wife is not a fat skank or meth head
4) i am not into the loud pipe thing
5) i enjoy taking my bike on day trips, long rides & vacations
6) i don't want oil on my garage floor
7) many other reasons but i will leave it at that.
Was this thread sponsored by Harley-Davidson; the TRUE American Motorcycle Company???:joke:
One could probably argue rightly that HD is a true American motorcycle COMPANY, but not necessarily that HD is the only true American motorcycle. Until 2010 Goldwings were made only in the US. In the later years some say it had a quite a few more American made components in it than did the Harley. I wonder how many American made components continue to be used in the GW after its production was moved to Japan.Was this thread sponsored by Harley-Davidson; the TRUE American Motorcycle Company???:joke:
I tried "Reving the ****" out of the Spyder at a light but it seems to have no effect on the chicks!:yikes:
One could probably argue rightly that HD is a true American motorcycle COMPANY, but not necessarily that HD is the only true American motorcycle. Until 2010 Goldwings were made only in the US. In the later years some say it had a quite a few more American made components in it than did the Harley. I wonder how many American made components continue to be used in the GW after its production was moved to Japan.
From what I remember reading about GW history, yes, the motor and trans were built in Japan for a year or two, maybe longer, until that part of the manufacturing operation could be established in Ohio. I believe the bike assembly was done in Ohio from the get go. I have no idea what components may have been US sourced in the first couple of years. I suppose I should review the GW history to clear up my ignorance!:bowdown: But it's more fun to pretend I know what I'm talking about! :roflblack:Was the first 1975 Gold Wing not built in Japan? I paid an extra $500 to get the first one delivered to MSP/StPaul after a horrible experience with a new Triumph Trident. The 1975 was 1000cc bike and the smoothest thing I had ever ridden. Only put 2900 miles on it and sold it to a fellow who had an artificial leg from cancer. Replaced it with a BSA 441 and a Yamaha Radian.
Never ever heard it was built in the US. I am sure all the parts and engine were made in Japan and it was assembled here to avoid the import tax. Would be interesting to know. 1975 was a naked bike. No W/S, no bags no trunk.
Jack