Monthly Archives: August 2009

2010 Touring – Reviews are in

Check out this review of some of the new 2010 Touring motorcycles, it has some good things to say about a motorcycle family tied to the York County facilities – with enough detraction to make me think it’s a honest … Continue reading

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Another meeting, and optimism emerges

Gov. Ed Rendell meet late last week with members of the union that represents production workers at the York County Harley-Davidson operations, and he came out more optimistic that the plant will stay local. Check it out here. Specifics on … Continue reading

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August brings first shutdown weeks

The summer continues to fly by, and with all the talk surrounding the possible move of York County Harley-Davidson operations from York County, it’s important to note that the first of the local shutdown weeks is scheduled to begin Monday. … Continue reading

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Program to make your Harley perfect

With many Harley-Davidson motorcycles costing as much as some new cars, any little thing that feels just a little off with the bike might be a tipping point for a customer toward not making a purchase. A new program might … Continue reading

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Harley meetings continue

Gov. Ed Rendell is now reportedly scheduled to meet with union reps from the Springettsbury Township plant on Friday, continuing a growing list of face-to-face meetings between public officials and Harley stakeholders. Officials are reportedly crafting an aid package but … Continue reading

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All-electric Honda motorcycle

Plans are moving forward for an all-electric motorcycle courtesy of Honda, which is expected to release the product in Japan next year. Check out the news here. Sales are expected to start with companies and with delivery employees. What do … Continue reading

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Is struggling South a double-edged sword?

The economic picture in the South apparently is not all sunshine and roses, as Harley examines whether it could make a better go somewhere other than York County, Pennsylvania. According to this report, unemployment is double-digit in many southern states, … Continue reading

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Get your fill of motorcycle rallies?

For those of you who attended or followed along with Sunday’s Save Our Plant Ride & Rally in York and did not get your fill, there’s always the option of riding to South Dakota. The Sturgis Rally, known in motorcycle … Continue reading

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Rally in the books

Well, the Save Our Plant Ride & Rally is in the books. The band closed with Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” to the delight of many singing and dancing enthusiasts before ending the afternoon. Outside, as the quickly dispersing crowd … Continue reading

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Crowd holding up as rally winds down

Although a bit of the crowd at Sovereign Bank Stadium is making for the exits ahead of the official close of the Save Our Plant Ride & Rally, a bigger share is staying in their seats. The trickle out the … Continue reading

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