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Lemonchili_x1
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've noticed a few articles popping up.

It seems HDI is working hard on what to do with the York plant, as well as closing down the test facility mentioned elsewhere. I guess Wandell and co. are really getting into "restructuring" now. A few articles about the York plant:

Harley Davidson: Kentucky or York

Harley drops Murfreesboro from new plant site plans

At the same time H-D's PR machine is gearing up to increase positive exposure:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Gears Up With Davie Brown Entertainment

Harley Davidson Announces Plans For Women Riders Month 2010

and maybe this could be how H-D plans to attract under 35's to the brand...
Marisa Millers sexy homage to the armed forces

Like a few have suggested on BadWeb, My guess is HDI will post a lot of one-off costs this quarter with not particularly good numbers, probably worse than the 3rd quarter, in an effort to set themselves up for a profitable 2010. Maybe we'll see a lot of product placement and special "months" to divert attention from the numbers, the restructuring, and disappearance of Buell and MV.

Or maybe I'm being cynical...

cheers,
chili
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Toecutter
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"legendary lifestyle brand, Harley-Davidson Motor Company" -- that pretty much sums it up for me. Buell is a motorcycle, and Harley is a lifestyle brand.

I've got news for you Harley... there isn't a trademark associated with my lifestyle.

(Message edited by Toecutter on November 06, 2009)
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Buell2001b
Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

have you all notice 99% of the girls that ride on HD are not worth a second look
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Joesbuell
Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 05:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Harley will be the next factory to close down!



I''ll be laughing when that happens!


H/D Suck!!!
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