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Harley-Davidson motorcycle plant allows visitors to tour the factory floor…….

img_york1Visitors who take part in the free tours at Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, Pa., get a chance to see every step of production from the noisy, hectic, pungent factory floor.

After 18 months of construction, the Harley-Davidson plant opened its new tour center Aug. 1. Since then, more than 15,000 visitors have toured the new state-of-the-art facility.

Tours are offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, but production typically only takes place Mondays through Thursdays, manager of factory tour operations Amy Warner said.

Earlier this year, the York plant and tour center was renovated to consolidate all production into just one factory.

Now visitors can see every step of the process from frame construction to final assembly, regardless of whether they are Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.

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After watching a short movie about the company, tour participants are handed protective eyewear and an earpiece so they can hear their guide in the noisy production area.

Roughly 1,400 hourly workers are charged with putting together the motorcycles at the plant, which opened in 1973.

They handle frame, fender and fuel tank assembly, paint application and final inspections.

Sparks fly when welders assemble frames. The distinct odor of wet paint is palpable near the area where bodies are given their color. Then it’s on to the end of the line, where every motorcycle is roll-tested prior to shipping. img_york6

 

So plan a ride today to head to the York , PA factory to go on the tour.

 

Address

1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402

Tour Schedule

Tours begin at regular intervals between 9am and 2pm, Monday through Friday

Tours are free and last approximately one hour. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are not offered on weekends, major holidays, or during production changes and year-end maintenance.

Tour schedule is subject to change. Production is not always scheduled on Friday. Please call 1-877-883-1450 (toll free) or 717-852-6590 prior to your visit for up-to-date tour information.

Tour Center and Gift Shop

Tour Center and gift shop hours are 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday.

Group Tours

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

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