Posted by Hermit on August 3, 2010, 7:57 am
Harley to stop producing sidecars
The company plans to honor warranty repairs, it said.
By KEVIN HORAN
Daily Record/Sunday News
Updated: 08/02/2010 06:59:39 PM EDT
Motorcycle sidecars emerged in the early 1900s, providing a way to
transport family and friends and playing a significant role in all
theatres of World War II, according to Classic Motorworks, a motorcycle
and sidecar distributor.
Sidecars were profitable for decades thereafter for Harley-Davidson, the
motorcycle maker that operates a plant in Springettsbury Township.
Then the company introduced the Tri-Glide.
The Tri-Glide, part of Harley's Trike family of three-wheeled
motorcycles, cut into retail demand for sidecars, the company said so
much so that Harley plans to stop making sidecars upon completing its
2011 model year Phase II orders.
The company "will support current customers by continuing to honor
warranty repairs and supply service parts and technical support," it
said.
Harley makes sidecars at its Tomahawk, Wis., facility, said Michael
DiMauro, a spokesman for the company's local operations. The local
plant's Trike line made its first motorcycles in June, taking over
production of the rear part of the bikes from a company in South Dakota,
which reflected local workers' efforts "to make York more flexible,
sustainable and cost-effective," said Ed Magee, local plant general
manager.
Ed Hillegass, owner of Keystone Performance Cycle in North Codorus
Township, said he doesn't see many sidecars on local roads.
The company might start making sidecars again, Hillegass said, if
customers start to demand them again.
"If they want 'em, they'll
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sell 'em," Hillegass said.
Harley made its first sidecar in 1914, the company said, and plans to
remember them as "a proud part" of its history.
Posted by invisible68 on August 3, 2010, 10:58 am
"Hermit" <hermitonthemountainatyahoodotcom> wrote in message
> Harley to stop producing sidecars
> The company plans to honor warranty repairs, it said.
> By KEVIN HORAN
> Daily Record/Sunday News
> Updated: 08/02/2010 06:59:39 PM EDT
> Motorcycle sidecars emerged in the early 1900s, providing a way to
> transport family and friends and playing a significant role in all
> theatres of World War II, according to Classic Motorworks, a motorcycle
> and sidecar distributor.
> Sidecars were profitable for decades thereafter for Harley-Davidson, the
> motorcycle maker that operates a plant in Springettsbury Township.
> Then the company introduced the Tri-Glide.
> The Tri-Glide, part of Harley's Trike family of three-wheeled
> motorcycles, cut into retail demand for sidecars, the company said so
> much so that Harley plans to stop making sidecars upon completing its
> 2011 model year Phase II orders.
> The company "will support current customers by continuing to honor
> warranty repairs and supply service parts and technical support," it
> said.
> Harley makes sidecars at its Tomahawk, Wis., facility, said Michael
> DiMauro, a spokesman for the company's local operations. The local
> plant's Trike line made its first motorcycles in June, taking over
> production of the rear part of the bikes from a company in South Dakota,
> which reflected local workers' efforts "to make York more flexible,
> sustainable and cost-effective," said Ed Magee, local plant general
> manager.
> Ed Hillegass, owner of Keystone Performance Cycle in North Codorus
> Township, said he doesn't see many sidecars on local roads.
> The company might start making sidecars again, Hillegass said, if
> customers start to demand them again.
> "If they want 'em, they'll
> Advertisement
> sell 'em," Hillegass said.
> Harley made its first sidecar in 1914, the company said, and plans to
> remember them as "a proud part" of its history.
so buy a couple as an investment then.....
Invisible68
Posted by Ravenworksatgmaildotcom on August 4, 2010, 8:11 am
> > Trike line made its first motorcycles in June, taking over
> > production of the rear part of the bikes from a company in South Dakota,
> > which reflected local workers' efforts "to make York more flexible,
> > sustainable and cost-effective.
It's called we are making more money by not paying the York worker
their premium wage.
Posted by Greasy Rider on August 4, 2010, 11:10 am
On 8/4/2010 08:11, Ravenworksatgmaildotcom wrote:
> It's called we are making more money by not paying the York worker
> their premium wage.
If the workers don't like their compensation then they should seek
employment where they are more properly rewarded for their efforts. Not
everyone is entitled to a "premium wage", what ever that is.
Greasy
Posted by John Stafford on August 4, 2010, 1:32 pm
> On 8/4/2010 08:11, Ravenworksatgmaildotcom wrote:
>
> > It's called we are making more money by not paying the York worker
> > their premium wage.
>
> If the workers don't like their compensation then they should seek
> employment where they are more properly rewarded for their efforts. Not
> everyone is entitled to a "premium wage", what ever that is.
Picking fruit in Arizona?
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> The company plans to honor warranty repairs, it said.
> By KEVIN HORAN
> Daily Record/Sunday News
> Updated: 08/02/2010 06:59:39 PM EDT
> Motorcycle sidecars emerged in the early 1900s, providing a way to
> transport family and friends and playing a significant role in all
> theatres of World War II, according to Classic Motorworks, a motorcycle
> and sidecar distributor.
> Sidecars were profitable for decades thereafter for Harley-Davidson, the
> motorcycle maker that operates a plant in Springettsbury Township.
> Then the company introduced the Tri-Glide.
> The Tri-Glide, part of Harley's Trike family of three-wheeled
> motorcycles, cut into retail demand for sidecars, the company said so
> much so that Harley plans to stop making sidecars upon completing its
> 2011 model year Phase II orders.
> The company "will support current customers by continuing to honor
> warranty repairs and supply service parts and technical support," it
> said.
> Harley makes sidecars at its Tomahawk, Wis., facility, said Michael
> DiMauro, a spokesman for the company's local operations. The local
> plant's Trike line made its first motorcycles in June, taking over
> production of the rear part of the bikes from a company in South Dakota,
> which reflected local workers' efforts "to make York more flexible,
> sustainable and cost-effective," said Ed Magee, local plant general
> manager.
> Ed Hillegass, owner of Keystone Performance Cycle in North Codorus
> Township, said he doesn't see many sidecars on local roads.
> The company might start making sidecars again, Hillegass said, if
> customers start to demand them again.
> "If they want 'em, they'll
> Advertisement
> sell 'em," Hillegass said.
> Harley made its first sidecar in 1914, the company said, and plans to
> remember them as "a proud part" of its history.