Top Drivers Hold On to No. 1 Spots in Las Vegas

Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, and Chip Ellis held on to their No. 1 qualifying positions Saturday at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, each earning eight vital points in their quests for NHRA POWERade Series world championship titles, while Countdown contender Dave Connolly usurped Justin Humphreys to keep his historic momentum going in Pro Stock.

Local favorite Rod Fuller also made headlines, earning his first $100,000 winner’s share of the Technicoat Top Fuel Shootout after a runner-up finish last season.
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One Dead In Motorcycle Accident On I-10

Derrell L. Stone, 47, was on a Harley Davidson traveling westbound on I-10. Another car was slowing for traffic ahead of him. The Florida Highway Patrol said Stone did not see the car slow down and he collided with the rear of car.
Stone was ejected from the motorcycle. He died on scene. FHP said he was not wearing a helmet.
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Top Drivers Hold On to No. 1 Spots in Las Vegas

Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, and Chip Ellis held on to their No. 1 qualifying positions Saturday at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, each earning eight vital points in their quests for NHRA POWERade Series world championship titles, while Countdown contender Dave Connolly usurped Justin Humphreys to keep his historic momentum going in Pro Stock.

Local favorite Rod Fuller also made headlines, earning his first $100,000 winner’s share of the Technicoat Top Fuel Shootout after a runner-up finish last season.
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Regions Bank to celebrate new branch opening with block party in E. Naples

Regions Bank will celebrate the opening of its new Naples Lakes branch Saturday with its signature neighborhood-style block party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in East Naples.

The grand opening celebration includes free lunch from Great American hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream, a giant slide and bounce house, face painting for the kids, free piggy banks, chances to play games for cash prizes and discounts at neighborhood stores. The new branch is located at 8340 Sierra Meadows Blvd., off Collier Boulevard across from the new Physicians Regional Medical Center.
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Harley gets in for its chop

The iconic American bike manufacturer is sick of watching the custom bike houses take their products and convert them into chopped works of art for customers.

Now Harley-Davidson has finally delivered their own chopper straight off the factory floor with full warranty, proven engineering and a much lower price tag than a custom bike.

The Rocker and Rocker C models arrive in Australia early next year.
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HARLEY'S XMAS GIFTS

With the festive season fast approaching, Harley-Davidson has released a selection of Holiday clothing and gifts to fill everyone’s Christmas stocking. It includes leather jackets, functional and casual outerwear, and collectible items. The new range is available in authorised Harley-Davidson UK and Eire dealerships now.

For men, Harley-Davidson has introduced the retro Beacon Leather Jacket with underarm venting, zippered cuffs and red piping detail throughout. Another introduction is the Kinsman Leather Jacket, with padding, removable quilted vest liner and body armour pockets - the perfect jacket to wear in winter.
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Manheim Hosts Record-breaking Sale for Harley-Davidson Financial Services

Harley-Davidson Financial Services To Offer More Units at Manheim
Indianapolis
ATLANTA - Manheim Daytona Beach sold all of the units offered by
Harley-Davidson Financial Services on Oct. 12 at its first Biketoberfest
Motorcycle Auction, the auction's largest motorcycle sale to date.
"We could not have asked for better results from Manheim Daytona Beach,"
said Dave Woods, remarketing manager for Harley-Davidson Financial
Services. "The team at Manheim Daytona Beach was great to work with, and
we look forward to working with Manheim again at upcoming sales."
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The Harley-Davidson Reader

The concept is original. This book publishes the old and recent writings on Harley-Davidson and its unique mystique. Writers are professionals and personalities that are part of the legend, from Hunter S. Thompson to Sonny Barger. They are the tales of the company birth, the rise of the biker outlaw legend, and the modern-day revival of choppers, bobbers, and retro rides. This book is punctuated with classic images from vintage motorcycling photos, racing posters, pictures from biker LPs, biker movies etc. This book chronicles the Motor Company long ride into modern-day legend.
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Harley-Davidson Nikolaus-Party 2007

Die Motor Company aus Milwaukee wird 105 Jahre jung und Erik Buell feiert das 25-jährige Bestehen jener Motorradmarke, die seinen Namen trägt. Am zweiten Adventwochenende sind alle Motorradenthusiasten eingeladen, beim Duft von Zimt und Nelken, Kardamom und Orangen mitzufeiern, denn am 8. Dezember 2007 findet bei allen Harley-Davidson und Buell Vertragshändlern die ultimative Nikolaus-Party 2007 statt.


Hier trifft man bei guter Musik und einer Tasse Glühwein jede Menge netter Menschen, die eine große Leidenschaft für starke amerikanische Motorräder verbindet. Bei Plätzchen, Lebkuchen oder Christstollen tauscht man die Geschichten der zu Ende gegangenen Motorradsaison aus und schmiedet gemeinsam Pläne für das kommende Jahr.

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Wedding: Harley Davidson Wedding Packages

Las Vegas is definitely a city where anything goes when it comes to getting married. So if you are looking to have a Las Vegas Wedding, Harley Davidson Style, Las Vegas is can certainly offer up a couple of great options for you. The Riviera Hotel Wedding Chapel and the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel both provide unique wedding packages with a Harley Davidson theme to them. At the Riviera Hotels Wedding Chapel, the Harley Davidson Wedding Package offers the rare opportunity to say your vows at the Harley Davidson Caf which is located right on the Las Vegas Strip. Besides a wedding at the Caf, this wedding package also includes a photography package, themed bridal bouquet
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Harley-Davidson (HOG) NewsBite - Harley-Davidson Rises on Upgrade

Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) opened at 49.62. So far today, the stock has hit a low of 48.94 and a high of 50.12. HOG is now trading at 49.61, up 0.39 (0.79%). The stock hit its 52 week high of 75.87 in November and set its 52 week low of 45.67 in October. The stock has been generally lower for the past year. Shares of Harley-Davidson have been trading higher in today's action after a Lehman Brothers analyst lifted his rating on the stock to "Equal-weight" from "Underweight." Technical indicators for the stock are bearish but slightly improving while S&P gives HOG a negative 2 STARS (out of 5) sell rating. If you’re looking for a hedged play on this stock, consider a December bull-put credit spread below the $42.50 range.
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Motorcyclist injured in crash in Middle Township charged with drunken driving

A Dennis Township man was seriously injured Tuesday night when he crashed his motorcycle on Route 47 in Goshen, township police said.

Police charged Frank W. Jenkins, 59, of Dennisville, with driving while intoxicated in the accident.

Police said Jenkins was heading north on Route 47 when he lost control of his Harley Davidson around a curve and crashed into the woods. Jenkins was flown by helicopter to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Trauma Unit. He was listed in serious condition Wednesday afternoon.

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Harley-Davidson wins award

Harley-Davidson of Montgomery was awarded the company's 2007 model year Silver Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year.

Harley-Davidson of Montgomery earned the award based upon their outstanding quality levels in motorcycle and related product sales, an evaluation of customer service and satisfaction, their facility, skilled and well-trained staff and various operational measures.
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Analyst upgrades: MOT, PCAR, PSUN, TLB and RNOW

Motorola, Paccar, Pacific Sunwear, Talbots and RightNow Tech were today's noteworthy upgrades:

Oppenheimer upgraded shares of Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) to Buy from Neutral on valuation, and is positive on the company's free cash flow generation.

Wachovia raised Paccar Inc. (NASDAQ: PCAR) estimates to Market Perform from Underperform based on better-than-expected European performance.

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Harley-Davidson Third Quarter Earnings Call

The motorcycle manufacturer reported revenue decrease of 6% to $1.54 billion, almost in line with analysts’ expectations of $1.52 billion. Results were disappointing but not unexpected. The company knew in September that sales were slowing and expects a challenging environment next year. Harley repurchased 9.7 million shares of stock, at a cost of $509 million. For 2007, Harley expects to ship between 328,000 and 332,000 motorcycles, down from 349,196 in 2006.
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Harley-Davidson rally this weekend

Motorcycling enthusiasts are expected to roll into the city this weekend for a Harley-Davidson owners’ rally featuring music and fundraisers.

The Twistin’ The Wick event begins Thursday and will include a three-day weekend packed with poker runs, a pig roast, artwork from Harley-Davidson artist Scott Jacobs, and a mobile veterans unit.

The event will take place at Space Coast Harley-Davidson location at 1440 Executive Circle, Palm Bay, Cocoa Beach Harley-Davidson at 3688 North Atlantic Avenue and the Pineda Harley-Davidson on U.S. 1 in Melbourne.

There will also be shows featuring a number of biker bands from Brevard.

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Local Harley-Davidson dealership recognized

Cajun Harley-Davidson in Scott was awarded the company’s 2007 model year Bronze Bar & Shield Circle of Achievement Award, according to a company press release today.

“One of the primary reasons the Harley-Davidson brand has such tremendous customer loyalty is because of the efforts of dealers such as Adam Hebert," said Bill Dennehl, Harley-Davidson’s vice president of North American Sales and Dealer Services in the release.
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Harley Davidson: Wait 'Til Next Year

We would expect Harley Davidson (HOG) shares to trade sideways over the next six to nine months, as investors re-assess the long-term growth potential of Harley Davidson. After reaching highs in November 2006, the shares are down significantly to the current $47-level. In turn, the valuation is very compelling at 12x forward EPS (forward EPS are estimated to be around $3.90) and a discount to the S&P 500 and other strong branded companies, especially considering the company’s dominant brand and market share, dividend, strong balance sheet with no operating debt, and ongoing share repurchases.
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Jeweler Sandberg & Sikorski and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) are partnering to give military shoppers an exclusive opportunity to “chew up the horizon” with a 2008 Harley-Davidson 1200N Nightster. Popular for its unique design and low seat, the Nightster is one of Harley-Davidson’s newest additions to the Sportster family.

“Diamonds and Harleys may not seem to have a lot in common, but both categories offer terrific examples of how AAFES is actively supporting military Families,” said AAFES’ Chief of Communications Lt. Col. Dean Thurmond.
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suzuki biplane pities harley-davidson

The Tokyo Auto Show is bringing us some wicked concepts, including this Suzuki Biplane motorcycle. Inspired by the classic biplane first introduced by the Wright Brothers, we're a bit confused exactly where the twin stacked wings fitwithin this redesign, but who knows, maybe Suzuki has made motorcycles fly. Not to mention, there's about a 50/50 chance that you could instantly turn into a super hero when sitting on this bike...which counts for something. Hit the jump for a big pic, or the link for a full gallery.
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harley-davidson reports third-quarter financial results

Revenue for the quarter was $1.54 billion compared to $1.64 billion in the year ago quarter, a 5.8 percent decrease. Net income for the quarter was $265.0 million compared to $312.7 million, a decrease of 15.3 percent versus the third quarter of 2006. Third quarter diluted earnings per share were $1.07, a 10.8 percent decrease compared to last year’s $1.20. During the third quarter the Company repurchased $509 million of its common stock.

“Harley-Davidson’s third quarter financial results are disappointing but not unexpected. In early September, we announced that we would reduce planned motorcycle shipments for the rest of 2007, and our results for the quarter are consistent with the Company’s revised guidance,” said Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson.
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Capel Announces Winners of Harley Giveaway

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Richard and Diana Apgar of Middletown, Ohio, were winners of a Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200c motorcycle given away earlier this month at High Point Market by rug vendor Capel. The giveaway was part of Capel’s 90th Anniversary celebration this year.

The bike was on display at the Capel Showroom for the week of High Point market, and the raffle was open to all Capel showroom visitors from Sept. 30 to the afternoon of Oct. 5.

The Apgars both work for Interiors by Decorating Den, Diana as an interior designer, and Richard as an installer. Diana has used Capel rugs in many of her “Dream Room” contest photographs, as well as for Decorating Den advertisements and promotions.
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Buying Harley Stock: Born To Be Wild?

I've initiated a position in Harley-Davidson. This is the first time I've owned this company, though I've watched it for years. As usual, there are near-term issues weighing on the stock, but I am happy to wait for their resolution.

I will have additional analysis in future posts, but this purchase is again about buying an amazing company on the cheap. As Morningstar notes in their analysis, how many companies do you know where its consumers are so loyal that they tattoo the company's logo on themselves (Nike is the only other I can think of)?
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DeBary woman dies -- bike fest's lone fatality

The 52-year-old DeBary woman who was badly burned after her 1993 Harley-Davidson crashed Sunday has become the sole fatality during this year's Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach.

Law-enforcement officials said they almost got through the four-day motorcycle rally without anyone losing their lives a year after six people died in bike crashes -- the most in as many years.

Kriste Waters, a single mother of two teenage girls, smashed her glittery-blue bike into an oncoming car about 12:45 a.m. on the last day. She died at Orlando Regional Medical Center at 2:20 p.m., officials said.

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NEC Show Hosts First UK Unveiling Of 08 Harley & Buell Models

Motorcycle giants Harley-Davidson® and Buell today announced they will be unveiling their stunning line-up of brand new 2008 models at the re-launched International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, in what will be their first appearance in the UK. The exciting range of Harley-Davidson and Buell bikes set to grace the halls of the NEC from 23rd November – 2nd December will include the Harley-Davidson Rocker™, Fat Bob®, XR1200™ and Nightster™ along with the revolutionary Buell 1125R, and will add to an already impressive line-up of big name manufacturer UK bike launches.
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Thinking about Harley-Davidson (HOG)? You got time

Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:HOG) released Q3 results last Friday (10/19) and said it expects its current "weakness" to persist into 2008. Shares of Harley have been treading water since announcing Q3 profit fell 15.3% due to weak sales of its motorcycles, so what's next?

Harley's Q3 07 U.S. Net income totaled $265 million, or $1.07 per share, compared with a profit of $312.7 million, or $1.20 per share, a year ago. Revenue dropped 5.8% to $1.54 billion from $1.64 billion last year. Worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were flat in the quarter, down 0.2 percent and shipments were down 10.8% to 86,535 units. Domestically, sales were down 2.5%, while the overall U.S. heavyweight market fell 4.4%. International sales were up 8.8%.
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Harley Davidson to unveil new models at NEC Show

HARLEY DAVIDSON and sister company Buell today announced they will be unveiling their line-up of brand new 2008 models at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, in their first appearance in the UK.

The range of Harley-Davidson and Buell bikes will appear at the NEC from 23rd November - 2nd December will include the Harley-Davidson Rocker, Fat Bob, XR1200 and Nightster along with the revolutionary Buell 1125R.
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Garage parties, smaller cycles aimed at luring women riders

At a recent convention of Harley-Davidson dealers here, Delia Passi, a marketing consultant, was sharing the finer points of selling to women with her audience of about 150, many of whom wore boots, jeans, and tattoos. One wore a T-shirt that read, "Born to Party, Forced to Work."
Neatly groomed hair is a good start, she said. Always maintain eye contact. Keep those handshakes firm, but not too firm. Clean the bathrooms. Set up a play area for children. And don't forget the little things that can help draw in passers-by. "Put a plant out there to say you are female-friendly," she said.

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Harley-Davidson hits a pothole

You certainly wouldn't know it from cruising local highways this weekend, but Harley-Davidson Inc.'s profits have been going up in smoke.

The company -- the preeminent American motorcycle manufacturer -- reported a 15.3 percent drop in profit in the latest quarter. And the company warned next year looks like rough riding, too.

Rising oil prices and a crumbling housing market are squeezing U.S. consumers, so they're being cautious about spending, Harley's chief executive, Jim Ziemer, said in an interview with the Associated Press.
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For Sale: 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster Nightster "Custom"

I am selling a 2007 HD Sportster Nightster which I has some customized items.
Purchased: 6/8/07,Color: Vivid Black, Serial#1HD1CZ3447K459432, Miles:1789.
This bike comes with the listed accessories:
Vance&Hines Shortshot Staggered Chrome Exhaust
Lo-Ball Z-Bars-Black Powdercoated HandleBars
Arlen Ness Alt. Four-Point Mirror, Black Mirrors
10" Harley Short Shocks Black
Smoked lens on signal and rear lights
HD Billet Footpegs
Wille G: Skull Hand Grips, Skull Derby Cover, and Gas Cap
HD 1200 Black Air Cleaner
Upgrade Fuel Injection Service
Hi Flow Intake Service
Maltese Cross Fork Bag
Bike Cover
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Harley Davidson Sportster Cafe Racer by Hogbitz

This year has seen the emergence of a new style in the custom bike scene with both Fred Krugger and Roger Goldammer building café racer inspired, Harley engined bikes, however, there is now a more affordable option for those who want the café racer look with Harley power. Hogbitz, in Chigwell Essex, England are now building Sportster based café racers.

The man behind the builds, Brian Udall, takes low mileage Sportsters and rebuilds them to resemble classic Tritons. The stock frame and forks are retained, to keep the cost down, the main changes are to the bodywork. The tank is swapped for a distinctive, hand beaten alloy unit and a new rear fender is fitted.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with trailer

A motorcyclist was killed yesterday when his bike collided with a farm wagon being pulled by a pickup on State Rt. 114, west of State Rt. 49, in southwestern Paulding County, the Ohio Highway Patrol said.

John P. Phipps, 51, of Paulding County's Benton Township, who was thrown from the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers at the patrol's Van Wert post said.

Mr. Phipps, who owns Country Times Market gas station and convenience store in Antwerp, Ohio, was westbound on Route 114, south of Payne in Benton Township, just after noon, riding behind the pickup pulling a wagon full of seed wheat, troopers said.
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Updated: Captain's death stuns Sheriff's Department

A shaken Chief Deputy Sheriff Kelly Stephens walked out of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's satellite office south of Carthage and looked to the western horizon where sunbeams shone brightly through the heavy cloud cover.

Stephens may have been looking for some kind of sign that things would be okay in the wake of the death Sunday of his friend and co-worker, Jasper County Sheriff's Capt. Jerry Gilbert, and maybe he got it.

"Wow, that right there speaks loudly," Stephens said with a smile as he paused to look at the horizon.

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Harley rides a hard road

Facing sluggish consumer spending and doubts about the economy, Harley-Davidson executives say they're expecting a difficult finish to the year and further challenges in 2008.Friday, Harley said its third-quarter U.S. motorcycle sales were down 2.5% from a year ago while the U.S. heavyweight motorcycle market fell 4.4% overall. Harley's overseas sales were up 8.8%, partly fueled by a weak U.S. dollar.

The company had anticipated that domestic sales would be sluggish, so it cut bike shipments and earnings expectations in September.
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Breaking News

GARAGE SALES 606 E. Livingston Sat. 8am to Noon Sun. Noon to 2pm Little girls clothes 12mo to 3T, boys 2T on up., mens and womens clothing, small entertainment center, in-table, VCR and small TV. A lot of Misc.

GARAGE SALES 26 Metz Lane Fairbury Fri 4pm-7pm Sat 8am 1pm Clothing: Newborn-Adult Bike, Firepit, TV Stand, Movies, Lots of Misc.

GARAGE SALES 307 W. Cleary Friday Oct. 19 9:00am-2:00pm Saturday Oct. 20 9:00am-3:00pm Children to Adult clothing, knick knacks, and much misc.
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2003 Harley-Davidson : Sportster

YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 100TH ANNIVERSARY XLH1200 SPORTSTER WITH A CUSTOM PAINT JOB. ITS YELLOW WITH METALLIC PURPLE FLAMES, AND HAS ONLY 4639 ORIGINAL MILES. ITS POWERED BY A 1200CC MOTOR, AND 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE BIKE HAS A FEW EXTRAS IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOM PAINT. THE TIRES ARE BOTH IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AS IS THE PAINT, CHROME, AND ALUMINUM. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL CHIPS IN THE PAINT ON THE FRAME. THEY ARE JUST ROCK CHIPS ON THE FRONT..BIKE JUST HAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, BUT IS OVERALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION..
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NEWS : Harley-Davidson 3Q Profit Falls 15.3 Pct

A continued sluggish U.S. market for motorcycles pushed Harley-Davidson Inc.'s third-quarter profit down 15.3 percent, and the motorcycle maker said it expects next year to be difficult, too.

Domestic buyers are seeing oil prices rising and the home market crumbling, so they're being cautious about spending, even when it comes to the iconic brand's bikes, Chief Executive Jim Ziemer said in an interview.
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Harley Davidson Store Experience

Visiting a Harley-Davidson store. Whether online or offline gives you choices of wide quantity. Ranging from motorcycles, motorcycles parts, clothes, accessories, jewelries, to merchandise with Harley-Davidson logo on it.

The company’s web site alone offers a wide array of products that will surely give every Harley-Davidson enthusiasts a collection of a lifetime. Sounds overrated? No, we are just telling the truth.
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harley davidson 100 years Waco

This light includes the fender gasket and mounting hardware. To fit kawaski ninja 500r 1994-2005, zx7 1993-2002. Other footstraps on the market (like surfing and or kite boarding straps) are bulky, harder to install, and expensive. Jp-eater kit includes these items and features: front and rear super-flex dog-bone shackles and hardware. Includes extra-strong replacements for the whimpy stock subframe bolts. Bought parts to repair my ignition system on my 2000 stx di, but never got around to fixing it. Wrangler owners discard their stock springs without thought, a treasure for us samurai owners . All our vehicles are being described and sold as they appear in photos. Our stock has a full line of products for your dirtbike.
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Harley net falls on sluggish sales

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N), the U.S. motorcycle maker, said on Friday its quarterly earnings fell more than 15 percent, blaming "sluggish" sales in the United States, its biggest market.

Harley said it expects the retail motorcycle environment will "continue to be challenging" in the United States, where falling house prices have made consumers reluctant to buy big-ticket toys like motorcycles, boats, motorhomes and trailers.
The Milwaukee-based company said its third-quarter net profit fell 15.3 percent to $265.0 million, or $1.07 a share, from $312.7 million, or $1.20 a share, last year.
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Harley-Davidson's Profit

Harley-Davidson Inc., which last month warned that the slowing economy would result in lower sales and profits, reported a 15% drop in third-quarter net income and said it foresees a challenging U.S. retail market in 2008.

The iconic motorcycle maker reported net income of $265 million, or $1.07 a share, for the quarter, compared with $312.7 million, or $1.20 a share, a year earlier. During the quarter, the company repurchased $509 million of its common stock.
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Harley-Davidson slows down in third quarter

New York - Legendary motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson said Friday its third-quarter profits fell 15.3 per cent year-on-year to 265 million dollars, amid a slowdown in domestic sales.

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company said sales totalled 1.6 billion dollars, down 5.8 per cent from the third quarter of last year.

The company noted that while sales at home had slumped, export business showed strong growth.

In the third quarter, US sales came to 65,758 motorcycles, dwon from 80,398 in the same quarter last year. But exports rose to 20,779, up from 16,648 in the third quarter of 2006.

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Stock Market Update - Fri Oct 19 08:34:47 EDT 2007

Harley-Davidson (HOG, 48.95) announced Friday a 15.3% year-over-year decrease in its third quarter income, equal to $265 million. The results, however, surpassed the street's revised expectations. Earnings per share declined 10.8% to $1.07, which was three cents better than the consensus estimate.

Early in September, Harley-Davidson lowered its outlook for the third quarter, citing an anticipated decrease in shipments amid a softened economic outlook and tighter credit conditions.
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Market Report -- In Play (HOG)

Harley-Davidson beats by $0.03, beats on revs; reaffirms FY07 & FY08 guidance Reports Q3 (Sep) earnings of $1.07 per share, $0.03 better than the Reuters Estimates consensus of $1.04; revenues fell 5.8% year/year to $1.54 bln vs the $1.52 bln consensus. For the full year of 2007, the Company expects a shipment range of 328-332K Harley-Davidson motorcycles, compared to 349,196 units in 2006. The Company also expects a modest decline in revenue and lower operating margin in 2007. Reaffirms diluted earnings per share for the full year are expected to decrease 4 to 6 percent compared to 2006.
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her earnings: Google, Xerox, 3M, Harley-Davidson, Honeywell

With the market counting on an aeronautic financial performance from the Internet search leader, Google turned on the afterburners and surpassed even the most bullish expectations that have propelled the stock price into rarefied air.

With a market value just shy of $200 billion, Google on Thursday edged past Cisco Systems Inc. as Silicon Valley's most valuable company.
Google's profit jumped 46% to $1.07 billion on a 57% rise in revenue to $4.23 billion, propelled by simple text ads on Web pages.
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Need a Place to Hang Your Helmet?

Bridges Covenant Church will hold its first preview service in its own building on November 4 thanks to the generosity of Asbury Covenant Church, the congregation that once occupied the facility.

Bridges pastor Mark Andrews initially arrived at Asbury to pastor the congregation’s remaining members while also starting the new church plant. The Asbury congregation eventually decided that the best opportunity to expand ministry in that community was to cease its own ministry and instead support the new Bridges Covenant initiative – and the congregation donated its building to Bridges Covenant.

“It was one of the most unselfish things I’ve ever seen,” says Andrews.

The building is undergoing extensive renovation. Drop ceilings are being removed, all new carpeting and tiles are being laid, and some of the space is being converted to a family ministry center. The church donated its 30 pews to a nearby small Baptist congregation, which was in need of the traditional seating, but did not have the money to purchase any (lower photo). For additional photos, see Renovation.
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Harley-Davidson CEO calls business climate 'tough'

The top executive at Harley Davidson Inc (HOG.N: Quote, Profile , Research), the U.S. motorcycle maker, said on Friday that the current business climate was "tough" as he defended the company's decision to slash production to keep output in line with reduced demand.

Ziemer's comments came during a conference call to discuss the Milwaukee-based company's third-quarter earnings, which fell 15 percent because of what it characterized as "sluggish" sales in the United States, it biggest market.
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Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on RIMM, GM, RIG, GILD, and HOG

Today's PriceWatch Alerts cover the following stocks: Research In Motion Ltd. , General Motors Corporation , Transocean Inc. , Gilead Sciences Inc. , and Harley-Davidson, Inc. .

Along with our PriceWatch Alerts, these brief reports contain a concise market overview, economic calendar and Dynamic Market Opportunities. PriceWatch Alerts include hedged trade ideas designed to potentially protect investors from unexpected market shifts. While other market reports only provide stock news, we offer strategies that hedge investments against uncertainty. Hedged trades increase your chances of making a profit, even if a stock goes down.
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Steve McQueen and Clark Gable motorcycles up for auction

A 1970 Kawasaki G31 belonging to actor Steve McQueen and 1934 Harley-Davidson RL formerly owned by Clark Gable are set to go up for auction on November 10 in LA.

The Bonhams and Butterfields auction is running in conjunction with the Love Ride and California Bike week at the Petersen Museum.

The Kawasaki that belonged to the star of The Great Escape and Bullet was hand painted by McQueen’s close friend Von Dutch and is expected to rake in between £7,000 and £10,000.

The RL Harley-Davidson that was owned and ridden by Gone with the Wind actor Clark Gable has been estimated at raking in even more money with a price tag between £12,000 and £17,000.
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Harley falters in Q3

Harley-Davidson, which operates its largest facility in Springettsbury Township, said this morning its third quarter revenue for 2007 was about 5.8 percent below what it was in 2006.
Jim Ziemer, chief executive officer, called “disappointing but not unexpected.”

Income was down about 15 percent and earnings per share was down about 11 percent, the company said.

International sales, one of the bright spots in Harley-Davidson's finances over the past year, were up nearly 9 percent.
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