Why am I not surprised. Hell, even the wheel bearings in a Volvo semi that they tout as being made in the USA (the semi cab) are foreign sourced. I've asked the parts peeps where I work.
Why am I not surprised. Hell, even the wheel bearings in a Volvo semi that they tout as being made in the USA (the semi cab) are foreign sourced. I've asked the parts peeps where I work.
2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
Red White and BBQ Texas, it's whole whole nother country .........
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btw, on the subject of USA made.
We manufacture over 700 parts in the USA, with USA Citizens doing the work.
Everything we can (metal, tools, etc.) we buy American Made, even though, most of the time, it costs more.
However, there are some items (LED's, etc.) that simply are not available from any company making them in the USA.
We have held this line from the day we started in business.
It is difficult, at times, to see companies in China (and elsewhere) that steal our patented designs, and then make our parts and sell them for less than the raw cost of USA steel to us. Sometimes they even use pictures of our Customers bikes to sell the knock-off parts they have made.
Fortunately there is a large segment of bikers that still want the real deal, made in the USA. But, over the years, we have seen a growing number of folks that will purchase based only on price, irrelevant of where it is made, and what material it is made with. This results in a shrinking number of companies that are willing/able to make parts in the USA, with USA made raw materials.
We are not planning on going anywhere, we will continue to make everything we can in the USA, with USA made materials. A full 25% of mine and Devins' time is spent in R&D for new products, so we will always have new products that the copy cat companies have not stolen yet.
BUT, we see big sections of the industry that are shrinking/dying off because of this issue (along with other issues). Just look at the bankruptcy of some of the biggest names in the V-Twin aftermarket.
Kevin
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BUT, we see big sections of the industry that are shrinking/dying off because of this issue (along with other issues). Just look at the bankruptcy of some of the biggest names in the V-Twin aftermarket.
Kevin
This could be a BIG win OR a HUGE loss for the little guy IMO
Some one will have to step up to fill the void if this bankruptcy deal hits as hard as I see it going
I hope I am wrong time will tell
I also hope that y'all @ D K survive and continue to roll out new products
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
http://wheelbearingsinc.com/ I didn't research their entire line. They have bearings for automotive use.
2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
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Have your local parts store order them.
2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
Red White and BBQ Texas, it's whole whole nother country .........
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Yes, it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out with the BK's that so many of the MAG companies (19 of them) are in right now.
The meeting of creditors has been continued until Jan. 23, 2018. https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/vhc/Index
Unless we make a mistake of gargantuan size, we will be ok. We do not extend credit to anyone, nor do we have any debt.
We will continue to work on products that improve our, and our Customers, riding experience.
Kevin
www.DKCustom.com
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Call: 662-252-8828 Text: 662-420-4891
Email: Support@DKCustomProducts.com
Thank you... I was sitting here trying to figure out how anybody could get put 36,000 miles on a '17 Trike in basically a year much less not expect something like a bearing to maybe go south.
I've ridden in all 48 Continental, Canada and Mexico over a 5 year stint and bearly got over 36,000.
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"Anybody can become an American but ya have to be born a TEXAN"
"Ya know I haven't been everywhere but it's on my bucket list"
www.DKCustom.com
Gear Up & Ride in! DK Custom 4th Annual Open House, June 8th. 🏍️ Click HERE For The Lowdown.
Call: 662-252-8828 Text: 662-420-4891
Email: Support@DKCustomProducts.com
"Anybody can become an American but ya have to be born a TEXAN"
"Ya know I haven't been everywhere but it's on my bucket list"
At the time I lived in VA. It's more a matter of time than place. They kept the roads clear most of the time and it was warmer. This year is colder/wetter than most. Right on the heated gear - couldn't have done without it or the 2-piece H-D suit. Don't sweat mileage - it's "smileage" that counts.
.Don't sweat mileage - it's "smileage" that counts.
New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!
Scooter and Sassi....2 furrever.
Oh, I have a lot of smileage... have put over 100K on 3 different bikes ( 1 of 'em 150K) plus various miles on other bikes in my 65+ years of riding. AND you know thinking about this thread had only had to put wheel bearing on a Pan and a Knuckle. That's before the company went to Chinese plastic bearing to save $.50.
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"Anybody can become an American but ya have to be born a TEXAN"
"Ya know I haven't been everywhere but it's on my bucket list"