Monthly Archives: August 2010

Ad agency for 30 years drops Harley

The firm Carmichael Lynch has been Harley-Davidson’s ad agency for 30 years, working to help bring customers to the motorcycle giant. The history goes back to around the days when Harley, a struggling division of AMF, was purchased away and … Continue reading

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Old Harleys serving as Grand Marshalls for York Bike Night parade this year

City events officials twittered this picture today of one of the old Harley-Davidson motorcycles that will be front and center for this year’s parade for York Bike Night, a downtown festival in the city next to Harley’s largest vehicle assembly … Continue reading

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Reports: Some in Nevada, Florida want Harley there

Harley-Davidson isn’t saying where it might move its manufacturing operations in Wisconsin if necessary cost savings aren’t found there — but some across the country are saying either Harley is looking at their towns or they wish Harley would relocate … Continue reading

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Getting out of Iraq, soldier looks forward to his Harley … that he bought in Iraq

One of the first soldiers into Iraq is now one of the last to leave, as major combat forces are marking their official departure from Iraq after more than seven years. And what is one of these guys looking forward … Continue reading

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Harley donates $1 million to Disabled American Veterans

The Harley-Davidson Foundation has made a $1 million donation to Disabled American Veterans. It made a similar donation in 2006. The donation is devoted to the organization’s Mobile Service Office program, which takes veteran services on the road and has … Continue reading

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After crash, couple weds in the hospital

An interesting story out of Ohio: A couple that had been involved in a motorcycle crash, and got pretty banged up, decided to wed in the hospital where they had recovered from their injuries. According to the report, neither were … Continue reading

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