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Reader Survey
1. How much did you pay for your last Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

NEW purchase @ Harley's M.S.R.P. (13) 43%
NEW purchase below Harley's M.S.R.P. (4) 13%
NEW purchase above Harley's M.S.R.P. (5) 17%
USED purchase @ Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (1) 3%
USED purchase below Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (4) 13%
USED purchase above Kelly Blue Book (KBB) or NADA suggested value (0) 0%
Don't know/Don't remember/Don't want to disclose (2) 7%
Don't own a Harley motorcycle... just a t-shirt (1) 3%

2. After you purchased your motorcycle, what was the first thing you customized/changed/added?

Paint (1) 3%
Exhaust (14) 47%
Gas Tank (2) 7%
Engine/Motor (0) 0%
Trans/Drivetrain (0) 0%
Handlebars (1) 3%
Tires/Wheels (3) 10%
Chrome (4) 13%
Electronics (GPS, Radio, Intercom, etc.) (0) 0%
Fenders (1) 3%
Engine Guard/Highway Pegs (4) 13%

3. What is the total investment you have made in customizing your Harley-Davidson motorcycle

$0 (0) 0%
$1-$500 (4) 13%
$501-$1000 (8) 27%
$1001-$1500 (4) 13%
$1501-$2000 (6) 20%
$2001-$2500 (2) 7%
$2501-$3000 (1) 3%
$3001-$4000 (0) 0%
$4001-$5000 (1) 3%
$5001+ (4) 13%

4. Where did you buy your Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

NEW from Harley-Davidson Dealer (23) 77%
USED from Harley-Davidson Dealer (5) 17%
USED from local owner (1) 3%
USED from ad in print publication (0) 0%
USED from ad on internet site (0) 0%
Still don't own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, just a t-shirt (1) 3%

5. How many miles on average do you ride your Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

0. I don't own a Harley, just a t-shirt (1) 3%
1-500 miles (2) 7%
501-1000 miles (0) 0%
1001-2000 miles (3) 10%
2001-5000 miles (6) 20%
5001-7500 miles (7) 23%
7501-10,000 miles (4) 13%
10,001 - 15,000 miles (4) 13%
15,001 miles + (3) 10%


Reader Survey
1. Harley-Davidson recently debuted a new motorcycle, the Sportster 1200N Nightster. The motorcycle includes several unique features for Harley including chopped front/rear fenders, side-mount license plate, stop-tail-turn signals, front fork gaiters, rawboned graphics and a new finish on the V-Twin Evolution engine. Bucking the system, the motorcycle features mostly black features instead of chrome. What do you think of the new Nightster design from Harley?

N- Doesn't make it out of neutral (2) 2%
1- First gear because it has some hits, but not enough (2) 2%
2- Second gear thanks to a rolling start with the lessons learned from the V-Rod (3) 2%
3- Third Gear due to the combination of a big engine on a lighter frame (4) 3%
4- Four gear appreciation for Old School motorcycles (26) 20%
5- Fifth gear on the rear end of the Big V-Twins (20) 15%
6- Sixth gear overdrive with the best style, function and price for Harley (73) 56%

2. Which motorcycle are you more likely to buy?

Nightster (114) 88%
V-Rod (4) 3%
Buell (4) 3%
Import (4) 3%
None (4) 3%

3. What is your favorite feature of the new Harley-Davidson 1200N Nightster?

Chopped front/rear fenders (18) 14%
Side-mount license plate (6) 5%
Stop-tail-turn signals (7) 5%
Low seat height (11) 8%
Old school front fork gaiters (10) 8%
Rawbone graphics (7) 5%
New finish on the V-Twin Evolution engine (4) 3%
Black styling, lack of chrome (61) 47%
MSRP- sticker price (6) 5%



Author: host Created: 3/3/2007
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International Motorcycle Show
By host on 2/10/2007


Harley-Davidson XL 1200N NightsterCHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2007) While the weather outside is frightful, the sights inside are delightful. Enjoy photos from the Windy City stop of the International Motorcycle Show presented by Cycle World.

The show girls do their best to promote the latest and best products available including the brand new Harley-Davidson 1200N Nightster motorcycle. View the 2007 models before they make it to the dealer floors this spring.

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Showing Off Willie G's New Baby: Harley-Davidson 1200N Nightster
By host on 2/9/2007

Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Update! From the International Motorcycle Show in Chicago, new shots of Harley's popular new model.

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World of (Motorcycle) Wheels
By host on 1/27/2007

2007 World of Wheels Chicago 2007 World of Wheels Chicago

While Chicago experiences cold weather outside, enjoy hot pictures from the indoors at the 2007 World of Wheels show.

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Biker Babes: Ladies Who Love Motorcycles
By host on 12/31/2006

Sending A Message!!

For many men, there are two loves in the lives... their motorcycle and their girlfriend/wife. Combine the two for exciting results. Warning: Some of these pictures maybe too hot for work and are definitely for adults-only.

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Sturgis, Mt Rushmore & Devil's Tower Motorcycle Tour
By host on 8/28/2006

Sturgis Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Enjoy these favorites of HOG members.

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Yellowstone National Park Motorcycle Tour
By host on 8/25/2006

Yellowstone National Park

Visit the first national park in the United States like it should be seen... on a Harley-Davidson!

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Crater Lake National Park Motorcycle Tour
By host on 8/23/2006

Crater Lake National Park

Enjoy the smokey view of this natural wonder in Oregon.

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Yosemite National Park Motorcycle Tour
By host on 8/17/2006

Yosemite National Park

Enjoy California's landmark the way few can... from a Harley-Davidson Softail.

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Route 66 Motorcycle Tour
By host on 7/24/2006

golden-shores-az (route 66)

Man Law #231......Every man must drive Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica at least once in their life. Man Law #231A.....Real men get to do it on a Harley-Davidson.

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Aruba Motorcycle Tour
By host on 11/28/2005

Aruba: California Lighthouse

Riding the roads and enjoying the views in a Caribbean island paradise.

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