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I challenge you to find any mass produced motor vehicle that does not contain at lest some Chinese parts.
Everyone picks their own thing to be sensitive to.
Yep, I boycott BP. I'll bring them to their knees just like I did Exxon.
Since learning that they are now sourcing parts from china and such, I'm done with newer Guzzi's.
Funny stuff here. American riders of Italian motorcycles unhappy because of Chinese suppliers. :popPaul
Sometimes it's nice to buy American Products that are made in The USA. Sometimes it's nice to buy Italian Products that are made in Italy. Etc., Etc.Heck, I don't even mind buying Japanese Products that are made in Japan!But I do get tired of going shopping for things like Justin Boots and seeing a "made in China" tag instead of "made in Texas USA" tag.One of the great things about Moto Guzzi has been that its in-country content was virtually 100% up until very recently. Sometimes when you buy something from someplace, you'd like it to be made in that place.
I'm done with newer Guzzi's to! But only because I like the older stuff better.
Guzzi's were built by people making decent wages, using parts made in Europe by folks making decent wages. Now they want premium money for non premium stuff. And they still cannot get it right out the door. Understand now Paul?
Someone gets it!
Which new MG would you entertain buying based on your previous purchase history? V7? ;D...no, Norge,Breva?..no, Stelvio?...maybe, New California? This is the most likely bike, if I had to guess at one MG. I haven't read that they contain any foreign to Italy parts and if it was an alternator or starter for a five plus year old bike, excuse me Moto Guzzi, the depreciation cost at which you will likely be purchasing the bike will more than compensate for the installation of non-Chinese parts. I remember when that crappy French Valeo starter was the talk of the MG web. ::)
I was a bit disappointed to discover that my wheels are Chinese. I really thought my Norge would be more Italian than it is (or at least Norwegian!).
I'm looking for a v7 sport? For about 5k
I'm reminded of the Chevrolet salesman telling Peter Egan to buy an American made PU instead of a Honda Ridgeline , of course neglecting the fact that the Chevy is built in Mexico and the Honda is more or less built in America ;D Lots od HD riders lament the use of Brembo brakes on modern Harleys , one of the mechanics where my nephew works told him that all Brembo brakes are junk , because the ones used on HDs are , or were . Dusty
So... 3 of the 5 models are built in America ~; Dusty
I have got over 50,000 miles on my Norge with very few problems. At this asking price one could probably get a very nice bike for somewhere in the mid to high $5,000 range and it probably has no furinor parts. Or one can buy some clapped out T-3 and be happy as a clam as you adjust the points. (shrug)http://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/4991641228.htmlAnd i have no knowledge of the bike or owner.
Since learning that they are now sourcing parts from china and such, I'm done with newer Guzzi's. Too many older ones from available for not much money. Not worth the hassle with few dealers, few parts, arrogant parent company...