Benyen Soljax Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 thankfully no jobs will be lost, just the fact that the bikes are made in ohio.http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/02/27/honda-ending-motorcycle-production-in-us/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 you beat me to it. This will drive hondas sportbike costs up, +1 for suzuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 None of their sportbikes were made here anyways. Just Goldwings and VTX cruisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I am glad to see you consider The Goldwing and VTX sport bikes Jerm...Damn Fairfield Newbs...Hoser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I've heard rumors they are restructuring here in preparation for their new hybrid and hydrogen cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I've heard rumors they are restructuring here in preparation for their new hybrid and hydrogen cars.yeah i mean a lot of people see this as an indicator of doomsday for the american economy, when in actuality its just a restructuring of the growing american auto market for foreign cars, as well as reorganization for the growing motorcycle market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 i want one of those smartuki cars. i know this is off topic, but saw it on that same web page. little car with a 1k motor in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I am glad to see you consider The Goldwing and VTX sport bikes Jerm...now i see why your saying that now, stupid internet articles, excuse me while i go hit myself in the face with a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 now i see why your saying that now, stupid internet articles, excuse me while i go hit myself in the face with a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsterdude34 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Actually people have been getting layed off for six months prior to the announcement. my friend works in the motorcycle faciltiy and his division of workers went from 130 people to 3 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 you beat me to it. This will drive hondas sportbike costs up, +1 for kawifixed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Actually people have been getting layed off for six months prior to the announcement. my friend works in the motorcycle faciltiy and his division of workers went from 130 people to 3 people.well they cant carry everything over into the automotive sector.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYSGT Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The word I got on the layoff's was around 450 jobs lost. Man that is going to really put people in the shitter. the reason they are shutting down the motorcyle's here is the automated section is out of date and the expense to rufurbish it would to costly. So they have built a new huge automated plant in Japan that will be taking on the the marysville output along with another outdated plant in Japan. Gysgt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadmonk Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 gettin bad everywhere....the dollar has dropped like hell and the jobs are evaporating....messed up and gettin worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYSGT Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm glad to hear that. We have enough people out there losing their houses because their company closed down here just to open in another country to make more profit. It seems like OPEC isn't satisfied with their unbelievable profits, so a barrel of crude goes up and gas prices sky rocket up even more. Dam the new Harley's with their 56 to 58 miles per gallon are looking good. especially when I consider the fact that my bike gets around 35 miles per gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I'm glad to hear that. We have enough people out there losing their houses because their company closed down here just to open in another country to make more profit. It seems like OPEC isn't satisfied with their unbelievable profits, so a barrel of crude goes up and gas prices sky rocket up even more. Dam the new Harley's with their 56 to 58 miles per gallon are looking good. especially when I consider the fact that my bike gets around 35 miles per gallon.are these some magical unicorn harleys or something? lets see some specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 seriously? and what are you driving that only gets 35mpg? gotta be an air-cooled V twin? Abusing the piss out of my GSXR750 I still got 43mpg, over 50 if it was nice to it, usually on long trips, such as when I went to Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Dam the new Harley's with their 56 to 58 miles per gallon are looking good. especially when I consider the fact that my bike gets around 35 miles per gallon.That includes pushing it when it breaks down. Gas mileage really goes up when you ride 5 miles and push 20 cuz you don't want to leave the worlds biggest shiny fishing lure on the side of the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYSGT Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 You living in the past? When was the last time you rode a Harley? I admit I felt the same way you do until they came out with the twin cam 88 engine. It is extremly smooth and so is the 96 cubic inch they punched out of the twin cam 88 and paired it up with a six speed tranny for most of their models this year. In other words no more shake & bake going down the road at speeds over 65. Before you ask (in case you didn't look at my bike) I don't own a Harley right now. My bike is a VN2000A1 Vulcan and I love the big mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 You living in the past? When was the last time you rode a Harley? last summer, an '06 FJAXWQULERGGHYQZ Electra-glide, $20k+ bike. Shook like a paint shaker at low RPMs, with rubber mounts. Twin cam engine. once you got it up to speed it smoothed out, but was a bear to maneuver, and heavy ass sum' beech too, My 'busa now, and then my GSXR 750 were/are SOLID mount I4's that use the engine as part of the frame, and they're smooth as silk at all speeds. Not to mention the seating position is scary as fuck, I felt like I was sitting in a recliner, no way to drive a motorcycle. Sportbikes are ergonomic and what a bike should feel like, you feel like your in control, your involved in the bike, not sitting on it hoping to stay along for the ride, not to mention I've got problems with some discs in my neck, and after a few miles sitting straight up and down bouncing on my spine, I was in serious pain. Sport bikes put your weight on your feet where it should be, or if it's long ass rides, you can lay on the tank. I admit I felt the same way you do until they came out with the twin cam 88 engine. It is extremly smooth and so is the 96 cubic inch they punched out of the twin cam 88 and paired it up with a six speed tranny for most of their models this year. Typical Harley, only 20 or so years behind the Jap bikes, I still don't understand the point of the Twin cam. Its not like they eliminated anything, hell all they did was add another cam, second cam gear/sprocket, extra timing chain, and double the rotating mass of the valve train. it's not like they went with DOHC or 4 valves per cylinder, they added another cam, and shortened the pushrods, whooptie.In other words no more shake & bake going down the road at speeds over 65. Before you ask (in case you didn't look at my bike) I don't own a Harley right now. My bike is a VN2000A1 Vulcan and I love the big mother.awesome, I'm glad you like it, I just don't see how someone can aspire to spend 2x the money on half the bike. HD should have been out of biz years ago, but T-shirt sales are still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I have ridden a couple Harleys, both Dyna Wide Glides FXDWG, (2007 and a 1997) and I actually liked them both. I thought they were comfortable to ride. BUT if I wanted performance and something fun to ride, I will stick to my R6!Dads '07My uncles Harley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 That includes pushing it when it breaks down. Gas mileage really goes up when you ride 5 miles and push 20 cuz you don't want to leave the worlds biggest shiny fishing lure on the side of the road.FACT!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 r6allstar I saw a replica of your bike going down the road a couple days ago, and all I could say was "Damn that's nice". I really like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 r6allstar I saw a replica of your bike going down the road a couple days ago, and all I could say was "Damn that's nice". I really like the look.hmm never seen a replica... you sure that is what it was? maybe an older model or something that someone wanted to make a replica. anyway, thanks. I love the look as well. that and you dont see a ton of them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 15000 dollars and 15 miles dont make u a biker!!! lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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