Shipping/Import Interruptions

TyGuy · 09-27-2021, 07:39 AM

So I follow a lot of news, and it appears that they are predicting further issues with freight shipping, container shipping, import processes, and manpower related to all of the above. Worker shortages are increasing. I wonder what this may mean in the near future for us purchasing more bikes.

Everything running smoothly for you all? Been thinking of pulling the trigger on an x22r in the future, but this may make me do it sooner rather than later.

Boatguy · 09-27-2021, 09:25 AM

I think it means hurry up and get your bike now.

The semiconductor chip shortages that are hobbling the automotive industry are predicted to last until 2023.

Bottom line is get it now or get it used. Or take good care of what you’ve got.

TominMO · 09-27-2021, 06:04 PM

What Boatguy said.

Its_not_a_honda · 09-27-2021, 07:24 PM

All part of the plan. Get the popcorn and sit back and watch.

buzz · 10-01-2021, 09:37 PM

Hey its going to get bad,what next?

TyGuy · 10-04-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by buzz

Hey its going to get bad,what next?

Order more bikes?

braindead0 · 10-04-2021, 09:49 AM

I wonder how much of this is just FUD to try and get people to spend money now?

At my work we've had 0 problem getting computer components and chips. Only issue for us was one supplier couldn't produce enough RFID tags due to worker shortage, so we switched to another supplier.

I've purchased a lot of computer components over the past couple of years, prices have been fairly stable. The huge drops in SSD and memory prices we saw years ago seem to have stopped or at least slowed however that's more likely a correction.

My wife orders things from China every few months, no problems and lately shipping times for her have dropped.. maybe just luck there.

From what I can tell there are a lot of bikes already at distributors, sure you can't get some models however that was the case before covid the importers don't always predict demand well.

Sure, if you want a bike and it's in stock now... might make sense to pull the trigger vs. waiting...

cycleway4 · 10-13-2021, 11:26 AM

Chip shortage,..worker shortage,..and "just in time" parts suppliers/shortages has definitely hurt our Honda Car dealership new-vehicle inventory. Where we would in the past normally have 60 to 75 new vehicles on the lot,...last week we were down to 1 Pilot...this week back up to a total of 4 new vehicles.....and thats the way it has been for 6 to 8 months or so...

Its_not_a_honda · 10-13-2021, 08:58 PM

China's plan. Stop the greatest economy the world has ever seen. We all know how they did that. Help FJB be appointed to keep coming up with the most damaging policies imaginable. Going to get worse. What happens when the farmer goes to get parts for his tractor? Sorry no parts.

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TyGuy Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 112	Shipping/Import Interruptions So I follow a lot of news, and it appears that they are predicting further issues with freight shipping, container shipping, import processes, and manpower related to all of the above. Worker shortages are increasing. I wonder what this may mean in the near future for us purchasing more bikes. Everything running smoothly for you all? Been thinking of pulling the trigger on an x22r in the future, but this may make me do it sooner rather than later. __________________ -2021 Venom X22-GT -2021 Venom X22 -1910 Flying Merkel Board Track Racer Replica (self-built) IG: @TyGuyProductions
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Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 929	I think it means hurry up and get your bike now. The semiconductor chip shortages that are hobbling the automotive industry are predicted to last until 2023. Bottom line is get it now or get it used. Or take good care of what you’ve got. __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect
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Its_not_a_honda Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 410	All part of the plan. Get the popcorn and sit back and watch. __________________ 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2018 Yamaha TW200 If you want more of something, tax it less. If you want less of something, tax it more.
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cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	Chip shortage,..worker shortage,..and "just in time" parts suppliers/shortages has definitely hurt our Honda Car dealership new-vehicle inventory. Where we would in the past normally have 60 to 75 new vehicles on the lot,...last week we were down to 1 Pilot...this week back up to a total of 4 new vehicles.....and thats the way it has been for 6 to 8 months or so... __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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10-01-2021, 09:37 PM	#5
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 862	Hey its going to get bad,what next?
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10-04-2021, 09:49 AM	#7
braindead0 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	I wonder how much of this is just FUD to try and get people to spend money now? At my work we've had 0 problem getting computer components and chips. Only issue for us was one supplier couldn't produce enough RFID tags due to worker shortage, so we switched to another supplier. I've purchased a lot of computer components over the past couple of years, prices have been fairly stable. The huge drops in SSD and memory prices we saw years ago seem to have stopped or at least slowed however that's more likely a correction. My wife orders things from China every few months, no problems and lately shipping times for her have dropped.. maybe just luck there. From what I can tell there are a lot of bikes already at distributors, sure you can't get some models however that was the case before covid the importers don't always predict demand well. Sure, if you want a bike and it's in stock now... might make sense to pull the trigger vs. waiting...
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10-13-2021, 08:58 PM	#9
Its_not_a_honda Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 410	China's plan. Stop the greatest economy the world has ever seen. We all know how they did that. Help FJB be appointed to keep coming up with the most damaging policies imaginable. Going to get worse. What happens when the farmer goes to get parts for his tractor? Sorry no parts. __________________ 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R, 2018 Yamaha TW200 If you want more of something, tax it less. If you want less of something, tax it more.
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