Category Archives: Manufacturers
Marketing genius at Big Dog
I keep running across this commercial for Big Dog Motorcycles and just laugh and laugh every time I see it. You can view it on the Big Dog site here. Whoever came up with this is a marketing genius! In … Continue reading
Send us mangoes and we will send you Harleys
Interesting report in The Times of India today reporting that a trade deal has been struck to allow a limited number of Harleys to be imported into India at a lower duty rate in return for the US allowing Indian … Continue reading
Two Bit Choppers
Just came across this site and was intrigued by the name. It reminds me of the ever present chant at high school sporting events… Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar… They have bikes, chassis’, parts and apparel. And … Continue reading
Triumph 2007 Tiger 1050
In today’s LA Times, Susan Carpenter provides a review of Triumph’s new, 2007 Tiger 1050. You can find the entire article here. Among the many changes for the 2007 Tiger, which Carpenter says could be called a Cheetah, is losing … Continue reading
Agreement Reached In Harley Strike
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND YORK UNION REACH AGREEMENT Motorcycle Production to Resume Tonight York, Pa., Feb. 22, 2007 — Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported that motorcycle production will resume with the third shift this evening at the Company’s final assembly operations in York, … Continue reading
Harley Union Strike Might Be Over
As the following press release from Harley states, we may be coming to the end of the union strike at H-D’s York, PA plant. HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND UNION REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT York, Pa., February 16, 2007 – Harley-Davidson reported today that … Continue reading
Harley and Union Schedule Talks
Following is a press release issued by Harley stating that leaders from both Harley and the IAM union will meet today with a mediator. HARLEY-DAVIDSON and UNION TO MEET Company Plans for Scaled-Back Production at Wisconsin Plants York, Pa., February … Continue reading
Harley Strike Fallout
In the midst of all the bickering going back and forth in the Harley strike, I think we have a case of the pot calling the kettle black! In a press release, a union official accuses Harley company leaders of … Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Reports 2006 Financials
Milwaukee, Wis., January 18, 2007 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.50 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the year-ago quarter, an … Continue reading
Scooter Buyers Guide
If scooters are more your style than their bigger cousin, the motorcycle, you might be interested in Scooter Diva’s 2007 Buyers Guide. It contains a wide selection of US available scooters as well as links to the various manufacturer web … Continue reading