Monthly Archives: November 2009

A fitting topic from our friends in Milwaukee, considering the start of the Pennsylvania deer season is just a few days away. A car hitting a deer can be dangerous enough for a driver, let alone a motorcycle hitting a … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-News is Shelbyville, Ky., is reporting that the local planning commission has signed off on a proposed change to the land being rezoned ahead of Harley-Davidson’s possible move there. And, as noted by the newspaper, officials used the words … Continue reading →

According to Reuters, Harley is reportedly looking at another TALF transaction, which in the past have been used to help fund its internal loan operations, Harley-Davidson Financial Services. As part of a government program called TALF hoping to bring back … Continue reading →

So what has Harley’s sales picture been lately? A report is out by the firm Robert W. Baird that says some dealers feel they still have too much inventory, according to our friends up the road in Milwaukee. Some are … Continue reading →

York was watching Kentucky developments for the longest time while local contract negotiations were underway, and the sides were pretty quiet. Now, the roles are reversed, as Kentucky and Shelby County are digesting what the latest York developments mean to … Continue reading →

Under a licensing agreement from Harley-Davidson, Erik Buell is leaving the company to create Erik Buell Racing, which would supply parts to Buell racing motorcycles and make a racing motorcycle, the 1125R, under the name. Buell production was abruptly scheduled … Continue reading →

That was the initial word Friday morning from most of those who had just viewed the proposed new contract between Harley-Davidson and the union workforce in York. The comments against it were harsh. But it boils down to whether they … Continue reading →

Something Harley CEO Keith Wandell said on the most recent Harley earnings conference call came to mind when I saw this picture this morning. Wandell said that the Harley brand even has appeal to people who aren’t ardent motorcycle riders. … Continue reading →

The sides have hashed out a deal that could help Harley keep its York assembly operations in York instead of moving them to Shelbyville, Ky. That’s the latest word from the union, but steps still remain. Workers are expected to … Continue reading →