Harley-Davidson rides through history toward its second centennial
Harley-Davidson marks 100 years of leather-clad legend and chrome, riding on a strong 49 percent share of North American heavyweight motorcycles while facing shifts in age, gender, and taste. The brand’s image, market dynamics, and plans for V-Rod expansion and Sportster redesign aim to attract younger riders and abroad markets.
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Harley-Davidson
William Harley
Arthur Davidson
Tim Conder
A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc
Harley Buyers
Honda
Motor ¢Vele Industry Council
George Miller
Houston
Jeffrey Bleustein
America
American Machine and Foundry Co
AMF
Bleustein
Willie G. Davidson
Harley Tvo
Bob Simonson
William Blair and Co
Harley Davidsons in pop culture through the decades
The Associated Press traces Harley Davidson’s image across media and history from 1947 black jackets to Evel Knievel’s stunts and Easy Rider. It notes Harley’s use by gangs, iconic moments with Elvis and King Hussein, the Harley Owners Group rise in 1983, and branding as a magnetic lifestyle force.
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Snake River Canyon
Idaho
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Hells Angels
Peter Fonda
Dennis Hopper
Jack Nicholson
Malcolm Forbes
Forbes Magazine
Elizabeth Taylor
Dan Aykroyd
John Belushi
Harley Owners Group
Elvis Presley
Graceland
Memphis
Tenn
Bruce Willis
Pulp Fiction
Jordan
King Hussein
Vanity Fair
Hussein
Harley
25 years after Animal House reunion and new DVD set
Los Angeles AP reports on Universal Studios Home Video releasing a Double Secret Probation Edition DVD package to honor the 25th anniversary of Animal House. Cast reunites on Hollywood Boulevard with cake float, live elephant, and Otis Day performance as stars recall iconic roles and enduring popularity.
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Pinto
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Dean Wormer
Universal Studios Home Video
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Otis Day
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Knights
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Neil Ross
John Belushi
Animal House
Shout
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Harleys’ Cultural Read
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Starman” Ater
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