Reagan imposed a 45 percent tariff over a five-year period on the import of Japanese motorcycles over 700cc. Harley couldn't compete on a level playing feild so they cried "mummy" to the gummerment. Probably a bit too simplistic. The tarrif gave those that wanted to keep the HD alive breathing space. Here's the run down- http://www.fundinguniverse.com/compa...y-History.html
