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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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Harley footprint growing in Lebanon, with showroom in Beirut
A new showroom is opening later this month to feature Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Beirut, the relatively western-leaning, but often war-torn, Middle East capital city. The backers of the new project in Lebanon — the country, not the city and county … Continue reading
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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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Harley-Davidson and Capt. Phil Harris
One of the craziest jobs I ever had was during my years on the farm. During strong storms and especially hurricane remnants, workers on the game farm I worked at would have to collect dead birds from the outdoor pens, … Continue reading
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First Harley dealer opens in India
A long-awaited moment for Harley-Davidson happened recently on the Indian subcontinent: The first dealer for the iconic motorcycles officially opened for business. India is one of the largest markets for motorcycles in the world, and the company has been working … Continue reading
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The York County ‘Save Our Plant’ successor event postponed until September
Organizers of the Fox 43-sponsored “Save Our Plant Ride and Rally” last year have now moved the successor event planned for this summer to September to coincide with York Bike Night festivities. According to a statement on Fox 43′s Web … Continue reading
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