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Ultrasonics Join Harley-Davidson Wire Harnesses

From Branson Ultrasonics Corp.
 

 
While many U.S. automotive manufacturers are struggling to compete head-on against imports, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. boasts a backlog of orders reflecting the worldwide waiting list for its motorcycles. But during the 80's, like most companies, Harley-Davidson found itself mired in a weak market. The desire to improve the company's fiscal strength began with a renewed emphasis on quality. One area Harley-Davidson targeted for improved over- all quality and process control was the manufacture of wire harnesses for its FLT family of bikes (see photo). Featuring accessories such as AM-FM cassette stereo, CB radio and cruise control, it requires a complicated wire harness. The FLT family, which is the company's biggest full dress line of bikes, boasts accessories such as AM-FM cassette stereo, CB radio, and cruise control. According to Dave Freimuth, manufacturing engineer, all these options mean that the FLT family also has approximately 30 splices on it.
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