From an empty frame to a new complete motorcycle ready to be shipped to a dealer, how much time it takes a manufacturer? Multiple answers: it depends of the manufacturer, of the model, and I doubt that any of them will tell you precisely, although they all know. To see one complete assembly you can request a visit, granted or not. Or you can watch this video, the process lasting only 2 minutes from frame to crate. Shot by Polaris, showing one of their 2011 Victory Cross Country being built, thanks to a camera mounted on the assembly line.
2 Minutes To Assemble A 2011 Victory Cross Country. Really?
Published by October 28th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Videos.13 Responses to “2 Minutes To Assemble A 2011 Victory Cross Country. Really?”
Comments are currently closed.
Ah ha ha. Just like my shop! Except for the lack of nose picking, scratching my privates and numerous coffee breaks. Cool video. peace
Why not speed up the camera a little bit and make it a minute?
Wow why the hell did they move operations to Mexico ?? Trying to save 23 or 24 seconds.
@Disturbedvn They did not move motorcycle manufacturing to Mexico, it is still at Spirit Lake with more American made parts than the other American made bike. They moved some ATV assembly to Mexico.
Cudo’s to the team at Victory. It seems they have a sound management team. And they had the good sense to bring Allan Hurd on board after the demise of Excelsior-Henderson. He’s a first class production engineer and many inside the industry consider him to be one of the best, if not the best in the business. Victory’s success also pushes that other American based manufacturer to work harder in their product development area as well. Competition is a healthy thing. Don’t you think?
That is justtoo f***ing cool!!!
@Sonnet11…..Its still a loss of American Jobs and American paychecks so people can pay their Govt held(Fannie and Freddie) foreclosures and mortgages and their Harley payments and buy American made Cigaretts and American made Booze while Feeding their Families good old Ameican made Hamburgers and Fries from MacDonalds while buying everthing else they need that was made in China(cellphones,tvs, clothes,furniture)and whatever else Good old American WalMart sells !!!!!
SSDD; David
That was great Cyril now get one that shows the Ultra Glide in 2 minutes.
Deadwood 1783 the shame was Excellsior had to lose Allan Hurd in the first place! As what you are riding is better buildt for compitition.
Allan Hurd is a super sharp guy and the best there is. His employment and his influence were immediately noticeable. Great move Polaris. Keep up the great work Allan.
I AM MOST IMPRESSED WITH THE DYNO….I WISH I HAD A LIFT LIKE THAT TO LOAD BIKES ON MY DYNO…VERY SLICK
Love that stuff, keep it coming Cyril…
Who says Americans can’t work fast an’ build a quaility product at the same time? Wiz