Monthly Archives: December 2009

Something pretty much everyone does on a Harley

‘Tis the season for philanthropic stories, it being so close to Christmas. And here is one about a business executive riding a motorcycle across the country to help raise money and awareness for police officers who lost their lives on … Continue reading

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Robbie picks Harley for father’s career-ending jump

Robbie Knievel, the son of Evel, plans to use a Harley-Davidson to try a stunt that ended his father’s career — jumping a whole lotta buses in London. Knievel usually does his work with a Honda. The Harley model he … Continue reading

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Harley debate getting loud in Wisconsin

We’ve been following along with the reporting of our friend Rick Barrett up in Milwaukee for the last few days on an effort to name Harley-Davidson the official state motorcycle. (I’m not sure what else would be the state motorcycle … Continue reading

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Ashes to ashes, bluegrass to bluegrass

Shelby County has officially rescinded the rezoning process for one parcel of land that could have been the home of Harley Davidson in Kentucky. Harley decided earlier this month to stay in York, Pennsylvania, instead of relocate as a cost-savings … Continue reading

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Harley CEO visiting with vice president today

Keith Wandell is among about a dozen CEOs who are visiting Joe Biden today as part of a meeting on the future of the manufacturing sector, according to Reuters. Some others reportedly include the heads of Dow Corning, Goodyear Tire … Continue reading

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Harley racing manager gets axed

The racing manager for Harley-Davidson has been laid off by the company, according to RacingWorld.com. Anne Paluso had reportedly been with Harley-Davidson for about 16 years.

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Some Harley hodgepodge

A few little things developed earlier this week from Harley and related sources related to its York operations or the decision not to move to Kentucky: *In case you missed it this week, Harley has named a new GM of … Continue reading

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Check out the Harley discussion

Last week, I posted an online note shortly after Harley-Davidson announced that it was staying in York County. Lots of folks weighed in on The Exchange, our popular local online forum. Check it out.

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Harley CEO on White House list

Saw this post at our friend’s blog in Milwaukee. Wandell on the list for visits to the White House. 

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“Harley Davidson” a burglary suspect

I’ve seen news updates before in which there is a theft of a Harley-Davidson, but never before have I seen the name be a suspect — until now. Apparently, someone out there has named a child Harley Davidson (the story … Continue reading

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