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The York Daily Record keeps track of everything Harley-Davidson and motorcycle industry news in general. Check back often for news relating to the York operations and beyond.
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Recent Posts
- Did you go to Harley-Davidson York’s open house? Share your experiences.
- Secret Harley-Davidson test track in Florida Everglades for sale
- American Chopper ‘Gears of War’ to premiere Sept. 12 on Discover Channel
- Take the MSF Advanced Rider Sport Bike Techniques course in Lancaster this fall
- Learned a lot at the UAW Local 1872 annual corn roast
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- Jay Green on Motorcycle rally and races in York in 2012: What do you think?
- Rick Zellman on Motorcycle rally and races in York in 2012: What do you think?
- Classic Rider on Would you buy a motorcycle that runs on french fry grease?
- Barry Ness on Would you buy a motorcycle that runs on french fry grease?
- Phylis Craig on Harley CEO rings NYSE closing bell Friday, and the Materals Velocity Center gets sold
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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Rep. Frankel pushes helmet law following three motorcycle fatalities in York County
If you haven’t picked up a copy of today’s York Daily Record, it contains this piece by Rick Lee surrounding the three motorcycle fatalities in the past five days. Two of the men were not wearing helmets. Rep. Dan Frankel, … Continue reading
Posted in Lauren Boyer
Tagged deaths, franklel, helmet law, helmets, legislation, pennsylvania
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A bike show and two rides coming up this month for York County bikers
July 30: American Legion Riders Post 543 is sponsoring its first annual bike show at Fairmount Park on South Charles Street in Red Lion. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 6: Hawg’s and Heiney’s Run starts at … Continue reading
Outlaw Jam in Frederick, Md. this weekend to showcase biker culture, Poison and Motley Crue
Looking for something fun this weekend? Outlaw Jam, a 2-day festival of entertainment and biker culture, will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, Md. Featured artists include Motley Crue, Poison and Brian Setzer. For more … Continue reading
Posted in Laugerman's, Lauren Boyer
Tagged bikers, bikes, brian setzer, harley-davidson, motley crue, motorcycles, outlaw jam, poison, riders
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In my mailbox: An application for Harley-Davidson’s Visa credit card
I got some mail from Harley-Davidson last week. And NO — it wasn’t fan mail to compliment me on what an awesome blog I’ve got going here. It was an application for the Harley-Davidson Visa credit card, which allows you … Continue reading
Posted in Harley merchandise, Lauren Boyer
Tagged application, bikes, chrome cash, credit card, dealership, harley, harley-davidson, motorcycle, visa
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Have you bought a new Harley this summer? Tell us why.
Harley-Davidson’s earnings posted this morning show profits fueled by U.S. bike sales. I talked to some folks at Appalachian Harley-Davidson in Mechanicsburg yesterday. They said they’re noticing a 38 percent increase in new bike sales. Thirty. Eight. Percent. That’s no … Continue reading
Posted in earnings, Lauren Boyer, sales
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Can Huntsman ride a Harley to the White House?
It appears that Republican presidential candidate, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, is definitely campaigning on the Harley ticket. He made a campaign stop earlier this year at a dealership in New Hampshire. Saturday, the Associated Press snapped this photo of … Continue reading
Posted in Lauren Boyer, Politics
Tagged election 2012, harley, huntsman, politicians, presidential election, presidential race, republicans, rudy guiliani
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Rudy Giuliani stops at Harley-Davidson dealership in New Hampshire
Another Harley political ploy? Observers shouldn’t rush to judgment in the growing investigation of the media conglomerate News Corp, the New York City mayor at the time of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks said late Thursday during an interview for … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania to allow Sunday motorcycle sales. What do you think?
Yesterday, Gov. Tom Corbett signed a state law that will allow motorcycles to be sold in Pennsylvania. Check out the story here. I called up Don’s Kawasaki in Hellam, thinking the business might be delighted after hearing the news. The … Continue reading
Posted in Lauren Boyer, sales
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Superheroes ride Harleys too. ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ will ride the iconic bike on the silver screen.
In the spirit of Friday, I found this interesting tidbit. On July 22, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen when Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, featuring a superhero who defends freedom and justice … Continue reading
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Former Appalachian Harley-Davidson bookkeeper sentenced for theft of $21,000
Check out this article from today’s Carlisle Sentinel: A former bookkeeper for a motorcycle dealership will be spending 23 months on probation for swindling about $21,000 from daily deposits at the business over a two-year span. Barbara Jean Hoffman, 41, … Continue reading
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