Monthly Archives: June 2011

What would you like to see built on Harley-Davidson’s west campus?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

A consultant will be making sketch plans of Harley-Davidson’s west campus, in an effort to market the Springettsbury Township property to developers. For the rest of the story, click here. The York County Industrial Development Authority will acquire the 58-acre … Continue reading →

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York Bike Night wants your antique motorcycles for parade

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

York Bike Night is seeking antique motorcycles to lead off the parade with Grand Marshall Beese Wendt at 6 p.m. Sept. 30. The antique bikes will be put on display in Continental Square where attendants can place monetary votes for … Continue reading →

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Woman in Connecticut gets Harley-Davidson as restitution payment

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

According to this story in the New London Day, a woman in Connecticut was cheated out of $34,000 by a man named Victor Jorge. After he got out of jail, police raided his house and found 14 packets of cocaine … Continue reading →

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Hey, Yorkers: Are you doing anything for Million Mile Monday?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

Get your bikes ready this weekend. Million Mile Monday is this Monday. Launched in 2008, Million Mile Monday is a day thousands of Harley riders, for no particular reason, make an annual quest to log millions of miles. In 2010, … Continue reading →

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Huntsman on a Harley: Another politician uses Hog as political prop

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

Because one Republican on a Harley isn’t enough this summer… It seems former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman followed Sarah Palin’s lead this weekend, using motorcycles as a political prop. Some say the former U.S. ambassador to China came as close … Continue reading →

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Laugerman’s summer event line-up includes Million Mile Monday, ice cream rides

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

What’s better than riding? Riding AND ice cream. Laugerman’s Harley-Davidson, 100 Arsenal Road, Manchester Township, is offering several events this month to feed your need for speed and frozen dairy treats. The dealership’s Father’s Day event includes a pancake breakfast … Continue reading →

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Would you vote for a Harley-riding politician?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

This editorial in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel struck me as interesting. In light of Sarah Palin, who recently rode on the back of a Harley at a Rolling Thunder rally in Washington, D.C., it offers a little free advice to … Continue reading →

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High heels at Harley: ‘Cloppers’ fuel need to buy steel-toed boots for future factory visits

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

I visited Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township factory a few weeks ago to get a sneak peek at the new assembly line and some of the other innovations since the company began restructuring in 2009. To read the story, click here. I’m … Continue reading →

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Why do so many York County men ride motorcycles without shirts on?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

It was around noon Memorial Day when I first spotted it: a 20-something man Softail-ing it through my West Philadelphia Street neighborhood wearing nothing but shorts and riding boots. “That’s peculiar,” I thought to myself. “Who does he think he … Continue reading →

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