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Sep 17, 2017 | 05:51 PM

#16

DSLTRK60

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From: Phelan CA

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Originally Posted by cficare

Don't forget 6.7L diesel engines from (dare I say it?) Mexico. And much of what goes into a Harley is foreign made.

Yeah, that irked me a bit, partially why I didn't get a diesel this time around.

Sep 17, 2017 | 05:55 PM

#17

Blwnsmoke

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Originally Posted by cficare

Fast forward to the 6:30 mark in the following video and you'll see that painting of like color is not done in batches. The 7:00 mark shows multiple colors being sprayed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mdvbascJAA&t=86s

well that is pretty badass.. I wonder how long it has been going on like that. I also am curious how they can change color without flkushing the nozzles out.

Sep 17, 2017 | 05:58 PM

#18

rick danger

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From: oneonta ny

and overspray tainting the other color...must have serious vacuum system

Sep 17, 2017 | 07:25 PM

#19

lotsofords

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You can tour the Ford Rouge plant in Michigan. From the Henry Ford. The process is amazing. There are no batches. I was told this helps workers by diversity.
a new truck every 66 seconds rolls out the door.