I see Harley is to close the Kansas factory by july 2019, moving production to York pa. Is that the only place that sporties come from? it also built dyna models so that could be part of the reason it is closing. 

The Castalloy plant in SA also closing,

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-31/new-castalloy-to-close-with-120-jobs-lost/9377982

Just saw HD state they will have a electric bike to market in 18 months. Maybe HD will sell their own branded solar panels to help with charging!

I've been told that Harley have built an additional manufacturing building in Pennsylvania, taking advantage of Trumps tax relief on new infrastructure.

Feeling it here in Radelaide too. 

Indian Iron.  Cheap labour, premium prices.

How about also making bikes that people want to buy.  Harley is the new Holden as far as I'm concerned.  They continue to make more of the same, and the new bikes they're making aren't hitting the mark.  The competition is making better bikes.  You can only trade on nostalgia and brand loyalty for so long.

Bikesales are down world wide including Aust. Every brand has suffered...

Also another round of culling of dealerships due in the US. Sadly a lot asleep in the seat. 

Harley do some strange things......is anyone aware that the Asia Pacific head office is in Singapore. They make decisions on our market regarding volume models etc. Not sure why they would pick Singapore

Singapore you say? 
Then it was probably chosen because it is 'business friendly' aka low tax

Agree with above; lots of multinationals using Singapore for transfer pricing 

Quality is the key part here PB. HD is changing the factories — no more wheels from Adelaide. What else will change in the future? 

PB, I’m not saying the price will drop if made in Asia. But I do believe the allure of a $20-30,000 HD made in South or South-East Asia won’t be as compelling as one from the good ol USA (even if parts are Asian).

I understand what your saying its my belief that in the future all HD , triumph etc will be assembled in Asia. So if you want one in the future you will be paying the increased price for a not built in America HD. You have noticed how triumph dont freely admit your new Trumpy  may come from Thailand.....HD will be the same, the changes will be by stealth. You want a USA built bike soon its going to be Indian

And The Royal Enfield comes to mind as well.

Mick i meant the Brand 'Indian"... built in IOWA USA

should get a plant in Japan, then the jappa riders can feel more at ease when they convert

I think the way its going HD buyers are dying and the young kids are not buying the product. Lots of bikes now have digital displays , iphone apps to tell you all sorts of useless info and people are lapping it up in droves. Look at car radio today...