Tuesday, August 14, 2007

2008 Harley-Davidson - 105th Anniversary Models


To celebrate the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary 14 serialized models featuring an exclusive Anniversary package will be built.
The production numbers for the for the 105th Anniversary models have not been set at this time, however they will be exclusive and most models will have a their Anniversary serial number mounted on a special badge on the motorcycle. read more

Harley-Davidson to build carving trikes

Way back in September 2006, (which seems like ancient history in internet years), Lehman Trikes and Harley-Davidson announced that they had entered into an agreement for the development of three-wheeled machines based on Harley “motorcycle product” and sold as Harley-Davidson branded vehicles through authorized Harley-Davidson dealers. Given that Lehman has been making a range of turnkey Harley trikes, conversion kits and accessories for 20 years, with two wheels at the back and a motorcycle front-end, the announcement didn’t get a lot of attention.
Though the companies have not announced the timing of the product introduction, the accompanying drawings from Harley’s patent application show a machine certain to broaden Harley’s market into citizen territory without alienating its enthusiast and one percenter clientele.
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More From Last Weekend's Races

Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok rode a Buell Firebolt XB12R to win the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National at Barber Motorsports Park. Hal’s H-D/Buell/Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky finished third, also on a Buell XB12R.
Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, produces sport motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com.
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Sector Wrap: Power Sports Stocks Fall

Michael Savner said July was rough for Brunswick, Polaris and Harley-Davidson Inc. (nyse: HOG - news - people ) He cut his price target on all three companies, and named Brunswick and Polaris as his "least favorites" in the sector.
Savner said Harley-Davidson inventory levels are slightly lower than they were earlier this year, but are still significantly higher than last year and 2007 models are not selling. That may encourage Harley-Davidson to cut prices, hurting sales of 2008 bikes, he said.
The analyst his price target on the stock to $62 from $64. Shares fell 35 cents to finish Tuesday at $54.99.
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Harley Davidson you just might get hooked for life.


If you are not already a devotee, take a Harley Davidson for a drive, and you just might get hooked for life.
For those of you who are already under its spell, the Harley Davidson is a passion, its sleek sensual lines as much a part of its appeal as its tough, racy attitude on the road. A Harley provides its rider with a peculiar thrill which can only come from holding a powerful beast under leash.
And when replacing an old machine part, Harley lovers use only original Harley Davidson parts to ensure the longevity of their bikes and to keep the power intact.
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Harley Davidson To Become Oklahoma’s Next Buried Vehicle


The Myers-Duren Harley Davidson dealership, at 48th and Peoria, has been in Tulsa since 1914. So another 50 years should be a piece of cake.
Harley Dealer Johnny McClanahan is donating a 2007 Street Glide with a custom blue denim paint job that retails for about $20,000. He says it borrows much of the styling of the 1965 Electra Glide Harleys, but has modern touches like a six-speed transmission, CD-player and weather band radio.
The motorcycle, they say, seems a good fit given its current popularity in Tulsa, along with high gas prices. Organizers say the time capsule will also include other doodads du jour.
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