Harley Davidson Strike
Yes, it’s true. If you were hoping to buy a new Harley Davidson this year you may be on the waiting list. Harley’s largest assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania has been on strike since last Friday. This means that Harley Davidson motorcycles are not coming off an assembly line. It means there will be delays on existing orders for Harley motorcycles. It means that prices will inevitably go up.
This is really a shame after Harley Davidson made two significant moves on this year’s models. They increased the base engine size while keeping the price very close to last year’s model. This move would have sold a lot more Harley Davidson motorcycles as the rest of the industry makes their annual price increases. The strike could negate the marketing progress Harley Davidson was in position to make.
Let’s hope this ends before the ripple effect causes damage to more workers and consumers. Harley Davidson is already planning to reduce production at their engine and transmission plants.