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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%

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Posted by: Kevin Campbell 8/24/2006
HARLEY-DAVIDSON EVENTS FOR 2006 RALLY IN LOVELAND, COLO. ANNOUNCED

MILWAUKEE (August 24, 2006) - Harley-Davidson events for the Motorcycle Rally in Loveland, Colo. at the Larimer County Fairgrounds (The Ranch) in Loveland from September 1 – 3 will include a variety of activities, including:

  • Demo rides provide the chance to test ride any number of Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycles. Rides are free, but participants must bring a valid motorcycle license and sign a release form.
  • The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum featuring unique displays of vintage Harley-Davidson products and memorabilia.
  • The Motorcycle Rally in Loveland is a Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) pin stop.
  • Be sure to meet Harley-Davidson staff members and executives, including Ed Schmitt, Bruce Dennert and Greg Alley.
Additional information on the Motorcycle Rally in Loveland and other events throughout the year is available at www.harley-davidson.com.

The Motorcycle Rally in Loveland is located at the Larimer County Fairgrounds (The Ranch) at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO, 80538.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.


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