The Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HOG) is an American manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of the two remaining American mass-producers of motorcycles (along with Victory Motorcycles). The company emphasizes heavy bikes designed for cruising and known for their distinctive exhaust noise.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles (popularly referred to as "Harleys") are distinctive in design and attract a loyal following, and hold their resale value very well compared to other vehicles. A well maintained vehicle might never drop in value at all, although regular maintenance is expected.

The company supplies many domestic police forces with their motorcycle fleets. Harleys are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper-style of motorcycle. It also licenses its logo, which is a profitable side business ($41 million of revenue in 2004, or almost 5% of net income).
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Most of us love Harleys even though we might not own one.
The are one of the last great american traditions in manufacturing.
We are lucky to have the world's largest Harley Davidson dealer here in west Texas (my 2nd home)

If you like those Harley T-shirts check this out for great internet specials: WOW

http://www.barnettharley.com/mc/teesale.htm

(let me know what you think)


I already got one in classic black. Will be getting more for me and others. Can't beat it ,$10!

What is your .02c worth on Harleys?

 

Hmm, I guess Scion people do not like Harleys.

 

I actually will be getting one next season. I'm probably just going to get a used 1200 custom to start out with. The 883 seemed too small.

 

Im not a big fan of newer harleys, any shmuck can buy one these days. I do like the old 40's knuckleheads though.

 

Harleys....yuck. Gimme a rocket any day. I actually find that most rockets are more comfortable to ride than cruisers. Plus, much more fun to ride because you have extremely responsive steering and loads of power when you need it.

 

I live about 40 minutes away from one of Harley Davidson's main manufacturing plants (in York PA) so as you can imagine, Harleys are a BIG deal around here. I like 'em, but I won't ride one. I worked full time as an EMT on an ambulance for 6 years......I've seen too much to ride a bike.

 

You think that's special? I'm 30 mins away from the world headquarters...Harleys are a BIG deal here...

 

Umm...no, not at all.

 

Did any of you care for the great priced t-shirts?

And no, I am not affiliated with that dealership, but curious if anybody else is as crazy for those shirts as I am.