Wednesday, October 24, 2007

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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