Acura Dealerships Rank Highest in Prospect Satisfaction

Harley-Davidson was ranked first in the 2007 Pied Piper PSI(SM) Motorcycle Industry Study, and Monaco was ranked first in the 2007 Pied Piper PSI(SM) RV Industry Study (Class A).
The 2007 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index(SM) Auto Industry Study was conducted between April 2007 and June 2007 using anonymous shopper evaluations at 1,592 dealerships located throughout the U.S., representing approximately one in fourteen of all U.S. light vehicle dealership locations. For more information about the Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index SM, and the patent-pending Pied Piper PSI process, go to http://www.piedpiperpsi.com.
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Harley-Davidson Web site covers Sturgis rally live

Harley-Davidson.com/sturgis is the place to check out the action from the Sturgis rally, with daily updates from all over the area thanks to a staff of more than a dozen biker-writers, professional photographers, videographers and editors. The event coverage will include daily updates of blogs, photos and videos.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.
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An Odd Mix of Works, Channeling the Inner Wild

With a Harley-Davidson dealership around the corner and the beach two blocks away, what could be more relevant than a show about sticks and hogs?
In early July, Ronnie Jackson, a self-taught artist from Long Branch, walked in to show Mr. Ferrari his work. About a half-dozen of his pieces wound up in the exhibition. He carves surfboards, cutting away the foam core to create relief sculptures of Hawaiian-style beaches with palm trees, blue water and long, barreling surf breaks. He often leaves the fiberglass skin of the surfboard as an overhang to create a layering effect.

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Oschersleben set to stage QMMF Endurance Race

As in every year, the 2007 Oschersleben 24 Hours will showcase a good number of German teams including one official team. 16th at the 2007 Le Mans 24 Hours, BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be using two R1200Ss in the Open category.

Among the other peculiarities at this German race will be the sight on the track of the Harley Davidson VRSC RR of HD Racing Bonn as well as the two Super Dukes of the KTM Dealers team.

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Harley Woos Female Bikers

Harley are in hot pursuit of female bikers.
“Fifty percent of the population is female and there is pent-up demand,” said James L. Ziemer, Harley-Davidson’s chief executive. “We need to remove barriers.”
So they are producing more motorcycles that are low to the ground — so women can plant their feet firmly at rest — with narrower seats and softer clutches, and adjusting handlebars and windshields to make bikes more comfortable for smaller riders.
Harley-Davidson has begun a Web site aimed at women (harley-davidson.com/womenriders) and is advertising in women’s magazines with a striking black-and-white image of a rider using the chrome plating on a bike as a makeup mirror.
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Sioux Falls benefits from Sturgis bikers

Officials say nearly one million dollars in sales is pumped into Sioux Falls when Sturgis-bound bikers roll through the city.
Co-owner of J and L Harley-Davidson in Sioux Falls, Jim Entenman, says sales at his dealership spike ten percent when the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins.
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More women opt to drive rather than ride

Women are claiming an increasing share of the motorcycle market.
Women guiding their own motorcycles along streets and highways are increasingly common at the Sturgis motorcycle rally.
Steele’s first bike was a 1974 Harley-Davidson FXE Super Glide with a Shovelhead engine.
“I knew how to wrench and fix it up,” she said.read more

New EagleRider Location Opens in Central Virginia

EagleRider, the world's largest renter of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, announced today its continued expansion in the growing adventure travel business by opening its first location in Richmond, Virginia.
The new EagleRider franchise is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia.
It offers residents and tourists the opportunity to rent a motorcycle at their point of need in order to enjoy the scenic byways of Virginia.
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Dealership under new ownership, name

Rodney Cabaness and Shad Zimbro pose with a 2008 Screaming Eagle Ultra. The men have just bought Campbell’s Harley Davidson in Marion and reopened it under the name Black Diamond Harley Davidson.

The pair shared a dream of going into business with each other since they were in high school.
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