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    You Have No More Excuses to Ignore These Stocks  Nov 21, 2008
    For example, just as Japan's Toyota has profited by manufacturing and selling cars in the United States, Milwaukees Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is hoping Latin America, Europe, and Asia will drive its growth going forward. Then there are iconic "American" tech companies such as Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), and Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), which within a few years will be earning more than half of their revenues overseas. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Stocks plunge to lowest level in 5 years  Nov 20, 2008
    Joe Bel Bruno,Sara Lepro, Associated Press. Thursday, November 20, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Nov. 13: Experience Speaking  Nov 20, 2008
    Most of the members rode Harley-Davidson 125's. Explaining more to me, Mr. Rousey stated, "We had a meeting every month, a Secretary who kept the minutes, and we were chartered by the American Motorcyclist Association." Dues were 5 to join, and a quarter a month thereafter. (Carroll County Times)

    Family bonds while on the road  Nov 20, 2008
    Rocky Marks is operations manager at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson in West Mifflin. First published on November 20, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Waxman bids to wrest energy post from Dingell  Nov 20, 2008
    The design team at the Harley Davidson Motor Company seems to be on a roll lately with the. Financial giant Citigroup Inc. announced plans Monday to cut more than 50,000 jobs - a tidal wave of layoffs that will probably reach. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    New England International Auto Show: 800 Vehicles, 42 Marques Reborn Last Year Yet Still Growing for the '09 Model Year  Nov 20, 2008
    There are many prizes to be given away including a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Attendees can also visit the Schnitzer display which features a crushed car, and details on how the group recycles the elements of old cars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Middlebury Residents ApproveEight Items at Referendum  Nov 19, 2008
    The swap of three 2003 Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers for a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle from the Waterbury Police Department passed by 236 votes, 686 to 450. The police cruisers are valued at $9,000 and the motorcycle is valued at $12,900. (Voices, CT)

    Motor cops: High risk, reward  Nov 17, 2008
    The kids' eyes stay glued to that Harley-Davidson. . (Herald Sun)

    A Holiday Bonanza  Nov 16, 2008
    " The best-laid plans for Mountain... The design team at the Harley Davidson Motor Company seems to be on a roll lately with the... In an attempt to combat budget woes, San Luis Obispo County is letting its employees take up to 15 days a year off without pay. Gail Wilcox, a deputy county administrator... Advertisers Advertising Services: Reader Services: Company Info: Be the first to share your thoughts on this story. Share your thoughts on this story. - be the first to share your thoughts on... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Troxel takes Funny Car lead  Nov 15, 2008
    70 on a Harley-Davidson to maintain the top spot. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    How best to rescue the economy  Nov 15, 2008
    Saturday, November 15, 2008. Editor - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's decision to jumpstart lending by investing in financial institutions willing and capable of doing the job is great and encouraging news. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    United Way at 68 percent of goal  Nov 15, 2008
    Organizers of the fundraising effort, however, expect that the end-of-the-week deadline of its communitywide incentive sweepstakes that will award one donor a Harley-Davidson motorcycle will boost returns. The contest, which ends at 5 p.m. Friday, was open to all donors who increase their gift by $25 or give a new gift of at least $25. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    NHRA-Automobile Club of Southern California Finals Qualifying  Nov 14, 2008
    Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7 ... Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    For better streets  Nov 14, 2008
    Cynical Citizen wrote on Nov 12, 2008 7:39 PM:" Take a closer look at the fees charged for recreational vehicles compared to other Western states. A friend of mine in Las Vegas once mentioned that everyone in Oregon must own at least two RVs, because the license plates on about every third one on the streets there and Arizona are from Oregon. When I told him what the registration fees were, he agreed that buying a local address at a PO box place or something would be his choice also if he were... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    On your mind  Nov 14, 2008
    does any one care wrote on Nov 13, 2008 8:28 PM:" I just bought my Ford F350 Harley Davidson & I would consider myself young, a hard worker & very exited to purchase this on my own. I'm very upset to learn just recently how easy it was for someone to steal it from my driveway in less than 5 minutes & before I knew it was stolen, the border patrol had a picture of it going into Mexico. Is anyone else out there upset that these diesel trucks are just able to be stolen & taken to Mexico & there is... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    SC Harley Shop Closes Doors  Nov 13, 2008
    -- The easy riding days for Harley Davidson in Santa Cruz are over. The shop abruptly closed its doors Tuesday. (KSBW 8, CA)

    No explanation on Farm Fresh delay  Nov 13, 2008
    The new grocery store and shop spaces are being built next to Collier Harley-Davidson at Premier Landing and will serve as an anchor for that development, much like Belk is serving as an anchor for the first phase of Premier Landing, city officials have said. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Swinging biker vicar punished after parishioners complain about ...  Nov 12, 2008
    Steve Nightingale, a neighbour of the Davies' in Daventry, said: "They were a very nice couple, we were invited to their housewarming and they were very friendly. "It made everyone laugh that we had a vicar who rode around on a Harley Davidson. "I can't think that she would be involved in any kind of scandal, she was a lovely lady.". (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Village at Modesto mall will open with much fanfare  Nov 12, 2008
    The motorcycle shop was purchased in late summer by Art Mitchell of Mitchell's Modesto Harley-Davidson ... Mitchell also owns a number of the area's other motorcycle dealerships, including Jamestown Harley-Davidson, Modesto Ducati and Stockton Honda Yamaha. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Need for speed keeps Harley racer heading back to the strip  Nov 12, 2008
    Brown competes on the CMDRA circuit with a Harley Davidson dragster that hits speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. As if winning four of six races to claim back-to-back Super Gas titles wasn t enough, he also competed in the Modified Class this season with a different bike, and finished second overall in the point standings after winning three of six races. (Longview Daily News, WA)

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    He rode a Harley Davidson to Taft in1948 to. go to work for Standard Oil. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)

    Tighter times forecast for luxury market  Nov 11, 2008
    Slowing demand for luxury items has also been forecast by PT Mabua Harley-Davidson, the sole authorized distributor in Indonesia of the famous United States iron horse ... Next year's general elections would also contribute to the slowdown as most of the Harley-Davidson two-wheeler buyers were business owners who were now being more careful in spending their money due to political uncertainties. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)

    Best, worst and weirdest biker flicks.  Nov 9, 2008
    Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991): Mickey Rourke didn't look bad on a bike in this movie or in "Rumble Fish," but he loses big points for starring as a character named Harley Davidson. His co-star was Don Johnson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Fundraiser makes wishes come true  Nov 9, 2008
    Event attendees will also have an opportunity to buy a chance to win a like-new 2001 Softail Harley Davidson motorcycle with 4,000 miles on it. Tickets are 100 each and can be purchased at the Make-A-Wish office or by phone before the event. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    SportsBiz: How UFC crushed its competition  Nov 7, 2008
    It isnt the only well-known name to embrace UFC. Harley-Davidson inked a pact with the group earlier this year, and Visa introduced a UFC card in June. The Octagon, the UFCs version of a boxing ring, boasts advertisements on the mat from Toyota, Burger King and others. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Dodge Challenger SRT8  Nov 7, 2008
    Send news tip to FOXNews. Thursday, November 06, 2008. (Fox News -- Politics)

    The talented mister sniffy  Nov 6, 2008
    The Harley Davidson store. "I'm smelling a strawberry and cherry mix. It smells like a cheap air freshener that you buy for your car at the car wash.". (Boston Globe)

    Steven P. Bellomy  Nov 6, 2008
    He loved riding and racing his Harley-Davidson, fishing, the outdoors, getting together with family and friends, and enjoyed rice and gravy, cornbread and cheesecake. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. (New Iberia, LA)

    Clint Bowyer on Motorcycle Safety  Nov 6, 2008
    Clint Bowyer, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner and Shell-Pennzoil sponsored NASCAR driver, began his career as a motocross racer ... Harley-Davidson not only provides its riders with safety tips for the road on its Web site, but it also offers the Rider's Edge New Rider Course, which has trained more than 140,000 students since the program's inception in 2000 ... Additionally, the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner version 2. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Great Gifts for Anyone on Your List This Holiday Season  Nov 5, 2008
    Enter the Skull Hooded Pullover from Harley-Davidson MotorClothes ... Suggested retail price: 60 to 65, available at your local Harley-Davidson dealer. (Pekin Times, IL)

    All major automakers see sales plunge in October  Nov 4, 2008
    Ford customers Kim Cloud, right, kicks a tire as his sister, Kendra Roberts, right, looks at a special edition Harley-Davidson truck made by Ford at a Ford dealership in San Leandro, Calif. last month. (USA Today -- Autos)

    NHRA-ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip Results  Nov 3, 2008
    Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7 ... Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 7 ... Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 7. (International Herald Tribune)

    Windriders benefit is Saturday  Nov 2, 2008
    Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 12:48 AM MDT People can enjoy an evening at the American Legion with dinner, and music and a chance to win a Harley-Davidson ... Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and drawings start at 7 p.m. The grand prize is a 2009 Harley-Davidson Super Glide and second prize is a getaway for two. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Parkland Toy Run on Saturday  Oct 31, 2008
    For more than 10 years, the Greater St. Louis-Festus Harley Davidson Owners group co-sponsors the event with the Desloge Elks Lodge. Annual participants include members of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Gold Wings motorcycle club and the Corvette Club. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Fiddle contest got great support  Oct 31, 2008
    Advertisement For donating raffle items, thanks to: Best Buy, Corral West Ranchwear, Fry s Food & Drug, Guitar Center, Jacob s Music Shoppe, Mesquite Tree Restaurant, Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson, Southwest Strings, Peggy Stryker, Pioneer Title Agency Inc., Turquoise Valley Golf, RV and Restaurant, Turquoise Valley Old Time Music Festival, Walmart. Thanks to Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coopeartive for funding the solar power system and equipment trailer and for the contributions from the... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    H-D dealers gird for cuts  Oct 31, 2008
    Harley-Davidson dealers gird for '09 allotment cuts - St. Louis Business Journal ... Harley-Davidson dealers gird for '09 allotment cuts ... Rich Blosser, marketing manager for Doc s Harley-Davidson in Kirkwood, said he expects allocation cuts Harley-Davidson began this year to continue next year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    It's not your typical  drive into work  Oct 30, 2008
    Rocky Marks of Bellevue is operations manager at Hot Metal Harley-Davidson in West Mifflin. First published on October 30, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    No strippers please!  Oct 30, 2008
    For contact details for over 100 adventures including abseiling, toboggan tracks, camel rides, Harley Davidson Tours, clay pigeon shooting and sea kayaking visit. For information from Pam Black visit Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)

    Saudi luxury car sales strong despite global crisis  Oct 29, 2008
    Harley Davidson motorbikes have also taken off, with clubs for aficionados in Riyadh and Jeddah. Mamdouh Khayyat, managing director of Fast Auto Technic Co. which imports Ferrari and Maserati sports cars, said he was expecting luxury sales to hold up. (Yahoo News)

    Shawn Eric Charlton (35)  Oct 28, 2008
    He rode away with his new bride on his Harley Davidson this past July. Shawn is survived by his wife, Natalee; stepson, Andy; father and mother, Dale and Darlene Charlton; brother, Vince Charlton; sister, Valerie (Jim) Manolovits; nephew, Scott (Hillary) Wandler; nieces, Michelle (Loren) Brown, Klaralee Charlton and Lindsay Charlton; father- and mother-in-law, Mike and Anita Friedrich; and best friend, Otis the Motorcycle Dog. (Helena Independent Record)

    Brewers to upgrade stadium  Oct 27, 2008
    The projects, along with the already announced plans to add a Harley-Davidson-theme seating deck, are aimed at helping the Brewers increase revenue and enhancing fans experiences at Miller Park, said Rick Schlesinger, the team s executive vice president of business operations ... Construction will start soon on the Harley-Davidson Deck as part of a new sponsorship deal with the Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer ... The 42-seat elevated seating area will be added in left center field and feature... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Wednesday, October 29Selectmen Slate Town Meeting in Middlebury  Oct 25, 2008
    Three actions by the Board of Selectmen are also on the agenda for ratification: the sale of a 1998 Terex TA30 articulated hauler truck for $70,000, the sale of a 1989 Mack tri-axle dump truck for $23,550 and the swap of three 2003 Ford Crown Victoria police cruisers for a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle from the Waterbury Police Department. The police cruisers are valued at $9,000 and the motorcycle is valued at $12,900. (Voices, CT)

    Bikers find poetic license on the road  Oct 21, 2008
    That's a "baiku," something like a haiku, and it's by biker poet Jose Gouveia, a 45-year-old Hyannis resident who rides a red 1991 Harley-Davidson Low Rider FXRS, a bike whose rumbling arrival you feel in your chest. "When people hear that word 'biker,' they have a certain preconceived notion of what a biker is going to be, and I'm aware of that," he says. (Boston Globe)

    Crowds, profits thin as Biketoberfest winds down  Oct 20, 2008
    "Free Harley-Davidson blankets over there," another pointed and said as people passed by him. It's a vacation that's planned complete with a souvenir budget for most that attend -- even some locals. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Going Full Circle on Three Wheels  Oct 20, 2008
    I enjoyed riding my buddy's Harley Davidson, even though I was only 13, and I learned safe riding skills that would stay with me for life ... I was on top of the world again with my new Harley Davidson 1991 Black Heritage Soft Tail, which has been used in advertising photos and a few movies, and today she still looks good. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Union complaints filed against Harley over smoking  Oct 20, 2008
    Local 2-209 of the Steelworkers union filed a complaint with the s Milwaukee office in September accusing Harley-Davidson management of failing to bargain in good faith by unilaterally revoking its past practice of permitting employees to smoke, during their breaks, outside the plant at W156 N9000 Pilgrim Road. Harley made the change in the smoking policy without notifying the union or giving the union the opportunity to bargain over the issue, according to the complaint. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Diner duo draw biker visitors year after year  Oct 19, 2008
    Old-fashioned Coors Light signs, Harley-Davidson insignia and Budweiser posters hang from the walls of the diner. Some of the signs have hung there since thousands of bikes lined up and down Earl Street in the mid-90s, and folks had to wait outside to get into the grill, 56-year-old Yates said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Thousands Sign Up to Kill Gators  Oct 19, 2008
    Mr. Maffo has joined a call for the state to abandon the hunt following an incident on Sept. 20 where three North Carolina men needed 18 shots from a large pistol to kill a gator that weighed as much as a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. "It was barbaric," says Maffo. (ABC News)

    Easy riding days over for Harley-Davidson  Oct 18, 2008
    THE slowing United States economy has taken its toll on motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, which has experienced a sharp fall in its third-quarter profit ... "We expect the global economy and consumer concerns to continue to create challenges for Harley-Davidson through the end of the year and in 2009," the company's chief executive, Jim Ziemer, said ... Harley-Davidson reported shipments of its motorcycles fell 14 per cent to 75,704, though overseas shipments crept higher, in a sign the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Biker crowd less free-wheeling with spending this time around  Oct 17, 2008
    He even spent a little time in Daytona Harley-Davidson, sitting on a new bike, contemplating the motorcycle's $45,000 price tag. "If the business were not doing well, we would not have taken a vacation," Manns said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Harley 3Q Income Tumbles on Weaker Sales  Oct 17, 2008
    Harley-Davidson says 3rd-quarter earnings fell 37 percent, cuts outlook for remainder of 2008 ... Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter profit fell sharply, as the slowing economy and tighter credit markets took their toll on sales of its iconic motorcycles ... Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, its third-quarter profit fell sharply, as the slowing economy took its toll on sales of its iconic motorcycles. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Harley-Davidson profit down 37 percent  Oct 17, 2008
    Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) reported net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30 of $166 ... Harley-Davidson CEO Jim Ziemer said U.S. dealer retail sales of new motorcycles were in line with company expectations, while international markets overall grew at double-digit rates ... For the nine months ended Sept. 30, Harley-Davidson posted net income of $576. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    More Sparks from Tesla  Oct 16, 2008
    Harley-Davidson has signed supermodel Marissa Miller to be the face (and body) of its new V-Rod Muscle motorcycle. October 15(0 comments). (New York Times)

    Florence Pond  Oct 16, 2008
    Hobbies, interests: I like to go riding on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with my husband. Where do you get your news. (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    The case for not 'making great time'  Oct 16, 2008
    I stared a moment longer, pushed my girlfriend aside and then climbed aboard my 2001 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide. She had already been loaded with the bare essentials I needed for a journey through the Appalachians and beyond. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    SKF Cuts Parts Production on Declining Demand From Automakers, Truckmakers  Oct 16, 2008
    Updated: New York, Oct 16 03:47 London, Oct 16 08:47 Tokyo, Oct 16 16:47. SKF Cuts Production on Lower Demand at Automakers (Update2). (Bloomberg -- Europe)

    Valley events  Oct 16, 2008
    The board is selling raffle tickets for two 250 gas cards for two for 5 and can be purchased at All Saints' church office, Wilkie Real Estate in Roanoke Rapids and on the Lake, Strickland Real Estate office, Collier Harley Davidson, or one of the realtors. For tickets or information, call Michelle Garriss at (252) 326-0074 or Vickie Irby at (252) 537-3610. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Extra bikers don't lead to extra work  Oct 15, 2008
    ANNUAL BIKE DRAWING, OCT. 12-19: drawing for 1963 Harley Davidson FL; hosted by the Conklin Center for the Blind, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Tickets vary in cost. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    St. Lawrence Seaway, union deal averts strike  Oct 15, 2008
    Harley Davidson: True Legends never stop innovating - IBM Video Feature. Using innovative thinking to bring opera to the world - IBM Video Feature. (Financial Post)

    Children benefit from toy ride  Oct 14, 2008
    NICOLE L. CVETNIC Bill Divens of Utica lifts toddler Devon Williams, 2, to put him on the seat of Divens Harley Davidson Road King Classic on Monday at the Neighborhood Center in Utica. Divens and other members of the Erie Canal Harley Owners Group visited the center to donate toys purchased with proceeds from their annual toy ride, which took place in September this year. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Harley-Davidson's Wildest Child  Oct 13, 2008
    Erik Buell, Founder and Chairman of Buell Motorcycles, the Harley-Davidson subsidiary that makes high-performance sport bikes, is dressed in his signature mechanic's shirt and faded blue jeans when he greets me at the Buell plant in rural East Troy, Wis ... Just ask Harley-Davidson. (Time.com)

    Bikers to raise money for kids  Oct 12, 2008
    The Ride for Children -- started by Daytona Harley-Davidson owner Bruce Rossmeyer in 1995 -- has raised more than $3. 3 million for the camp that gives children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses a place to let loose and have fun. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Navy Promotes Motorcycle Safety  Oct 10, 2008
    NORFOLK (CNRMA) - Representatives from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Traffic Safety office will be on hand at Bayside Harley-Davidson Saturday, October 11, following the 8th Annual Rumble Through the Tunnel to promote the Navy's Motorcycle Safety Courses. In an effort to increase the awareness level and riding skills of Sailors and DoD civilians, and to curtail the rising sport bike mishaps, a Military Sport Bike Rider Course was developed strictly for sport bike riders. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Domestic Violence Coalition readies for fundraisers (39)  Oct 8, 2008
    The home is located in Lilesville, on Harley Davidson Road ... Then turn on Harley Davidson Road. (Anson Record, NC)

    Private-sector space travel  Oct 6, 2008
    When most Americans suffer a midlife crisis, they buy a shiny new muscle car or a Harley-Davidson. When Nasa suffered a midlife crisis (it s 50 years old), it bought a $100 billion space station. (Times Online)

    Local leaders preparing work force for Auto Alley  Oct 3, 2008
    locating in the area, such as Nissin Brake in Rock Spring, which supplies parts to companies like Honda and Harley Davidson, and Unique Fabrication in LaFayette, which supplies parts to companies like Nissan. Hammond said at Thursday s meeting -- which included government, business and education leaders, including representatives from the Walker County, Chickamauga City and Catoosa County school systems and Northwestern Tech -- that the potential for more automotive support industry coming to... (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Calendar of events  Oct 3, 2008
    PINK RIBBON RIDE: Registration 9:30-11 a.m., Augusta Harley-Davidson, 4200 Frontage Road; $10 entry or three for $25; sponsored by Augusta H.O.G.; will end at 1 p.m. at Indigo Joe's Sports Pub and Restaurant with door prizes and silent auction; all proceeds benefit University Hospital Breast Health Center; (706) 651-0444. SUNDAY, OCT. 12. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Motorcycles selling well for Princeton Harley dealer  Oct 3, 2008
    Steve Wiebler, the owner of Wiebs Roadhouse Harley-Davidson at 230 Backbone Road East in Princeton, sits on a motorcycle surrounded by some of his employees: Lora Schaer (left to right), Chuck Berryhill, Jimmy Harrington and Alan Spyder Scott ... I grew up in the business with my father at Walter Brothers Harley-Davidson in Peoria, said Steve ... Wiebs Roadhouse Harley-Davidson is a full-line dealership, meaning it includes sales of motorcycles, a repair service, and a line of motor... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Precision Coating Inc. flies under radar  Oct 3, 2008
    For example, Melby explained that every six months Harley-Davidson has dealer meetings, where Precision Coating's work is considered for new bikes. "Basically, all manufacturers do it on the same premise," he said. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Long wait for next big bubble  Oct 3, 2008
    Harley Davidson: True Legends never stop innovating - IBM Video Feature. Wealthy Boomer's Jonathan Chevreau talks with John De Goey, author of Professional Financial Advisor II.. (Financial Post)

    Rejected vendor questions pick to run bike event at park  Sep 25, 2008
    But another group is now questioning whether the selection process was fair because the Harley-Davidson giant's group offered less money to the city to rent the park. The city staff members on the selection committee provided several reasons for choosing Biker Threads. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    David A. Pearman  Sep 24, 2008
    Dave s favorite interest included spending time w/family ds, watching college football, swimming, yahtzee, skiing, horseback riding, traveling, reading and most of all riding his Harley Davidson. Dave s passion was adventure and he never missed an opportunity to try a new one. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Scallop Fest drew thousands to Buzzards Bay  Sep 24, 2008
    Title Sponsors: Comcast; Cape Cod Harley-Davidson Premier Sponsors: Falmouth Hospital; TD Banknorth Presenting Sponsors: Harpoon Brewery; Coastal Wine Trail of Southeastern New England Major Sponsors: Barnstable County Sheriff's Office; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cape Cod Supporting Sponsors: A.D. Makepeace Co.; CVS; Eastern Bank; Tobey Hospital - Southcoast Hospitals Group; Sovereign Bank; Wareham Crossing Business Sponsors: Cape Cod Central Railroad; Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank; Hy-line... (Upper Cape Codder, MA)

    Coppell: Rise in scooters lead to new club  Sep 24, 2008
    More people are turning to scooters to save money on gas and also it s a lot of fun, said Bobby Cooper, general manager of Fat Daddy s. Cooper also owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Moore said the group will converse for about an hour and then maybe show off their skills in a group ride around the city. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Clint Bowyer on Motorcycle Safety  Sep 21, 2008
    Clint Bowyer, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner and Shell-Pennzoil sponsored NASCAR driver, began his career as a motocross racer ... Harley-Davidson not only provides its riders with safety tips for the road on its Web site, but it also offers the Rider's Edge New Rider Course, which has trained more than 140,000 students since the program's inception in 2000 ... Additionally, the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner version 2. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Susan G. Komen, Billy Vera & The Beaters at Anaheim GardenWalk  Sep 20, 2008
    The morning will kick-off with Harley-Davidson as they take over Anaheim GardenWalk with a Motorcycle & Fashion show that includes an antique bike display, bike show and judging, prizes, food tasting and more. Restaurants and shops will keep late hours for those interested in shopping or dining after the concert. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Husband, wife grow closer with shared Army experience  Sep 20, 2008
    - David Sciandra, a Jacksonville police officer, recently won the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Police Motorcycle Skills Competition. There were more than 100 competitors from the United States, Canada and France. (Florida Times-Union)

    Charity ride to benefit hospital  Sep 19, 2008
    A number of prizes also will be raffled, including American Chopper clocks, handmade steel Harley Davidson plaques and autographed sports memorabilia. Tickets, which can be purchased the morning of the event at the union hall, are $25 for single riders and $35 for doubles. (The News-Herald)

    Cyclemos Second Annual Motorcycle Show September 19-21 (1)  Sep 19, 2008
    CYCLEMOS owner Mike Silvio loves to crank up the older bikes in his collection for his visitors, and explain unique features, such as the suicide clutch on this classic 1948-WR Harley Davidson. Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 9:16 AM CDT Cyclemos owners Mike and Jennifer Silvio are getting a two-fer, slang for two-for-one out of their Second Annual Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)

    Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally Rolls Into Fayetteville  Sep 19, 2008
    In support of their fundraising, BBB will raffle off a Harley-Davidson Rocker C motorcycle donated by Tri-State Harley-Davidson/Buell, a custom paint job worth up to $5,000 from O's Custom Paints, an N'tense toy hauler from National Travelers RV Center, and a Gibson acoustic electric guitar from Janet Davis Music. The Setting. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Why so many bike fans are still high on the Hog  Sep 18, 2008
    But truthfully, what is most on my mind amidst the thundering "chug-chug-chug-chug" of the 1,600-cc Twin Cam 98 engine between my legs, is how 22 years ago I missed a chance to get really rich by riding the Harley-Davidson wave. You see, a $100 (U.S.) investment in Harley-Davidson Inc. at the end of 1986 was worth $15,687 at the end of 2007 ... 2009 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. (Globe and Mail)

    Jacksonville Journal  Sep 18, 2008
    A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office motorcycle officer has been recognized this month as the world's best at the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Police Motorcycle Skills Competition ... Harley-Davidson will donate one of the last of its 2008 Road King police motorcycles to the Sheriff's Office in honor of Sciandra's win. (Florida Times-Union)

    Oooh -- 52-Week Lows!  Sep 17, 2008
    Harley Davidson (NYSE: HOG) ... If the only thing you know about motorcycles is that you think they're too loud, then you might not want to buy Harley Davidson. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Chinese "facebook" friends hooked on games  Sep 17, 2008
    He owns 10 vehicles, ranging from a Harley-Davidson to a luxury SUV, and they are constantly in danger of getting parking tickets. "I have to keep an eye on my cars all the time so no one gives me a ticket," said Gao, a PR professional in Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Buffalo Soldiers honor the warriors aboard Flight 93  Sep 16, 2008
    The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club formed a line about a mile long when they traveled from Seven Springs to the memorial to pay tribute to the heroes of Flight 93. The majority of the members, who represent chapters from across the United States, visited the site for the first time Thursday, club founder Ken Thomas said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

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