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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTERREVENUE AND EARNINGSHighly Anticipated New 100th Anniversary Models Introduced. ????? Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its second quarter ended June 30, 2002. The Company’s second quarter revenue was $1.0 billion, an increase of 16.1 percent over the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were 47 cents, a 25.4 percent increase compared to last year.
?In the midst of challenging economic times, we are pleased to deliver another record quarter,? said Jeffrey L. Bleustein, chairman and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ?Worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the first half of the year grew 19 percent over the same time period last year.?
?Our 100th Anniversary products were enthusiastically received by our global dealer network during our Summer Dealer Meeting which just concluded in Milwaukee. On July 17, several hundred of our dealers and employees will fire up the new bikes and head south to Atlanta for the kick-off of Harley-Davidson?s 100th Anniversary Open Road Tour. The Atlanta event, July 19-21, is the first of 10 events to be held around the world to celebrate our rich history and, more importantly, the beginning of our next 100 years,? said Bleustein.
FIREARM REFRESHER COURSE–A. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
B. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
C. Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface.
D. Gun control is not about guns; it’s about control.
E.?If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
F. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
G. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
H. If you don’t know your rights you don’t have any.
I. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
J. The United States Constitution 1791. All Rights Reserved.
K. What part of “shall not be infringed” do you not understand?
L. The Second Amendment is in place in case they ignore the others.
M. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
N. Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.
O. Know guns, know peace and safety. No guns, no peace nor safety.
P. You don’t shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
Q. 911 – government sponsored Dial a Prayer.
R. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
S. Criminals love gun control – it makes their jobs safer.
T. If Guns cause Crime, then Matches cause Arson.
U. Only a government that is afraid of it’s citizens try to control?them.
V. You only have the rights you are willing to fight for.
W. Enforce the “gun control laws” we have, don’t make more.
X. When you remove the people’s right to bear arms, you create slaves.
Y. The American Revolution would never have happened with Gun Control.
Z.?”…a government by the people, for the people…”
–from Bob T.
STURGIS BILLBOARD FINAL–As usual John Siebenthaler created a masterful Billboard art for the badlands rally. Unfortunately there was some contraversy over the line at the bottom. After a minor chair-kicking, bottle throwing dispute this is what the billboard will boast.
FROM THE BIKERNET BLOND FILES– A man entered the bus, with his pockets full of golf balls, and sat downnext to a blond.
The blond kept looking quizzically at him and his bulging pockets.
Finally, after many such glances from her, he said, “It’s golf balls.”
The blond continued to look at him thoughtfully and finally asked,”Does it hurt as much as tennis elbow?”
NEW LENS KITS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON HELP GET THE RED OUT
MILWAUKEE, June 18, 2002 – Blackout or crystal clear, Harley-Davidson’snew Turn Signal Lens Kits will have your motorcycle turning heads with a newcustom look. Whether you want to maximize the monochromatic look of theV-Rod or add further distinction to your Sportster, Dyna Glide, Softail orTouring model, these new lens kits will take the look of your motorcycle ina whole new direction.
The new Turn Signal Lens Kits from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Partsand Genuine Motor Accessories can be used to replace the stock amber lensesfor a cleaner appearance in the front and rear of the vehicle.VRSCA lenses are available in either Clear (P/N 69309-02) or Smoked (P/N69315-02) versions. The kits include four lenses and four amber bulbs. Lenskits are also available for ’00 and later models with Bullet Turn Signals(P/N 69303-02 for Clear and P/N 69304-02 for Smoked); a version for ’86 andlater models with Flat Turn Signal Lenses (P/N 69307-02 for Clear and P/N69308-02 for Smoked) and a version for ’01 and earlier models equipped withDome Lens Style Turn Signals (PIN 69305-02 for Clear and PIN 693 06-02 forSmoked).
All Turn Signal Lens Kits are DOT approved and have a suggested U.S.retail price of $37.95.
For additional information on the new Turn Signal Lens Kits and otherHarley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, see yourlocal Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson web site atwww.harley-davidson.com.
To find a dealer near you, call toll free1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
ONE MAN’S CODE–AMEN!! My ol’ grandpappy always told me, “Don’t HAVE problems, boy… Create’em for others!” I always try to take his advice.
–Buckshot
RUN FOR BREATH UPDATE–I talked to Lee Clemens, of Departure Bike Works (Richmond, Virginia) today and he told me he would be arriving in Charlotte on Friday aftenoon(7-26-02). He plans on riding to the Smokeout with us on Sat. morning.
Oh by the way “Meanest” got a kite from Billy Lane, he said he would try to be here on Sun. for the run.Right now everything is in place. There will be a lot of riders at my house Sun. morning. Some of our local clubs will be there, that should be real cool! I have people calling all week about if it is o.k. to stop by my house Sun. morning. I have told them all it it would be cool if they stop by. I got a bike lined up for you, so don’t forget the lids! I am kinda getting excited.
Later!
Mike
BIKERNET POLICE EDIQUETTE–Sorry, Officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in.
THAT’S THE STORY–and we’re stickin’ with it, I suppose. Okay, so it’s hot as hell, but when she returns from the Post Office I’m rippin’ her clothes off and makin’ her mine this evening. Between the Hooter girls, the Saturday Bikernet party girls, the calendar girls and some of the babe spectators, I’m half out of my mind with lust.
Next week, it’s back on the Amazing Shrunken FXR and collectin’ reports from the run to Sturgis. Ride safe, everyone and duck the damn deer. –Bandit
