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Registration Now Open for Harley-Davidson’s 2nd Annual Daytona Women’s Ride

By John Davis • Jan 5th, 2009 • Category: Feature Stories

Last year in Daytona, hundreds of women riders joined together on the Harley-Davidson Daytona Women’s Day Ride and raised $67,000 for MDA. Registration for the 2009 ride on Tuesday, March 3, is now open with a limited number of spots available for women riders.
The Women’s Day Ride, designed to celebrate women riders, as well as [...]



Customer Satisfaction with the Motorcycle Ownership Experience Reaches Record-High Levels

By John Davis • Jan 5th, 2009 • Category: Feature Stories

Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience has increased for a sixth consecutive year to a record-high level, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study(SM).
Now in its 11th year, the study measures owner satisfaction with new motorcycles by examining five major components of the overall ownership experience: product; quality; cost [...]



Are Motorcycle Dealers Driving Away Buyers?

By John Davis • Jan 4th, 2009 • Category: Rants

A new study indicates that over half of new motorcycle buyers reject certain brands because of dealer-related issues. How much influence has a dealer had on your choice of ride?



Sputtering Into 2009

By John Davis • Dec 31st, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

As we celebrate a new year, the motorcycle industry continues to feel the effects of the recession. Events are canceled, factory race teams are withdrawn. What else might 2009 have in store?



Happy Holidays

By John Davis • Dec 23rd, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

Happy Holidays to All!