the real WILDPIG
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welp harley was putting japanese bearings in sportsters as early as 1974. reason i know is i was splitting engines open and was real amused by it all..........
Not 100% American?
- Thread starter GimmeFuel
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In the early days the latex used to create rubber came from trees in Southeast Asia. It still does but we also have synthetic rubber.
Many (not all) of the 351 Windsor engines that were very popular in 60’s and 70’s Fords came from Windsor …… Canada.
For most of my life I believe “made in America” has meant “assembled in America”. I doubt most manufacturing worldwide uses completely indigenous parts. Japan has very little natural resources so most things are imported yet still “made” in Japan.
Many (not all) of the 351 Windsor engines that were very popular in 60’s and 70’s Fords came from Windsor …… Canada.
For most of my life I believe “made in America” has meant “assembled in America”. I doubt most manufacturing worldwide uses completely indigenous parts. Japan has very little natural resources so most things are imported yet still “made” in Japan.
maine-e-axe
Junior Member
I like to buy products made in "North" America but maybe not so much Mexico:bigsmiley40::newsmile034:
the real WILDPIG
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i like bearings that dont sieze.................
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dbmg
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From my previous post:
The belt has printed in the leather made in china, belt buckle made in Taiwan. The suggested retail was $75.00 plus tax, paid $63.00 out the door. At Walmart a very fancy belt made in China is like $15.00."
Right On.My sentiments exactly
Thats why I bought a bunch of harley stock when the price hit the upper teens,they know how to make money. I knew outback was not an aussie company just being sarcastic,but when I was in southeast asia we used to get fosters in real oil cans! Sure thought that was aussie,may have been back in those days...
Admiral Nelson
Banned
When we buy a Harley her in the UK, we are being sold the whole brand. We buy all the T shirts and goodies at a massively inflated price, and get most of it is made in Asia. We all dress the same; HD T shirt, leather waistcoat with Chapter patches and pins, Jeans and Cowboy boots.
Just a clarification on Blue Jeans. Denim was not invented by Levi Strauss!
'The History of Denim
On the other hand, the origin of the term “denim” can be traced to late 16th century France where a fabric known as “serge de Nîmes” (Twill from Nîmes) was very popular. Some doubt remains as to whether the contraction “denim” actually came from this French fabric or another twill called “nim”, also used in France at the time. “Serge de Nîmes” was a blend of silk and wool, which leads some historians to doubt if this was truly the origin of modern day denim. Either way, the history of jeans goes this far back in history.
Both fabrics grew in popularity, denim being the stronger and more expensive of the two. The major difference between them was that denim was woven with one colored thread (the warp) and the other white (the weft), while jean was woven with two colored threads.
American Made Blue Jeans
By the late 19th century, weavers in America were making twills in the same fashion as the European denim, adapting to the more readily available and locally produced cotton fibers. The material had a reputation for being very strong and not wearing out quickly, in spite of many washes.'
History of Blue Jeans
Just a clarification on Blue Jeans. Denim was not invented by Levi Strauss!
'The History of Denim
On the other hand, the origin of the term “denim” can be traced to late 16th century France where a fabric known as “serge de Nîmes” (Twill from Nîmes) was very popular. Some doubt remains as to whether the contraction “denim” actually came from this French fabric or another twill called “nim”, also used in France at the time. “Serge de Nîmes” was a blend of silk and wool, which leads some historians to doubt if this was truly the origin of modern day denim. Either way, the history of jeans goes this far back in history.
Both fabrics grew in popularity, denim being the stronger and more expensive of the two. The major difference between them was that denim was woven with one colored thread (the warp) and the other white (the weft), while jean was woven with two colored threads.
American Made Blue Jeans
By the late 19th century, weavers in America were making twills in the same fashion as the European denim, adapting to the more readily available and locally produced cotton fibers. The material had a reputation for being very strong and not wearing out quickly, in spite of many washes.'
History of Blue Jeans
warrconn
New Member
It's long been said that without foreign parts, your Harley won't run. True. Not only electronics, but forks, shocks, carbs, brakes and who-knows-what else. Pretty much all the clothing and chrome doo-dads in the dealerships are Taiwanese-made. Same for stuff like piggy banks, coffee cups and other boutique stuff. Really nothing new. I bought a new IROC Camaro in the late 1980s...made in Canada. Got a Toyota pick-up that same year. Assembled in the USA. Couple of years later, I traded the Toyota in on a Ford Escort. I really wanted an American product. Guess what? I found the build sheet...made in Mexico! I think if you want to buy an American-made Harley, you might go with a generator shovel head.