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Parents
never used to read parenting books or worry about being "perfect
parents" raising "perfect kids."

They
loved their children and just did the best they could. They set limits,
disciplined when needed, lectured frequently and made kids earn their way in
the home and in life. They weren't afraid of letting their kids handle their
own boredom, disappointments, frustrations, battles and failures. They let
their kids grow up and out of their homes.

Parents
today could learn from these tough love lessons parents used to teach:

1.
Life is difficult. Life in our home won't always be easy. Learning how to
handle your bad days, disappointments and failures as well as your victories,
successes and celebrations is an important lesson.

2.
You won't like all of our decisions. We'll listen to you, but you will not
always get your way. You live in our home, and as long as you do, we promise
not to spoil you by treating you like parents who do! After all, as parents,
we'd rather be respected than liked.

3.
Parents aren't butlers or maids. For a family to go smoothly, everyone must
learn to contribute. You'll have chores until you leave home. If you work too
much to do your chores, a portion of your paycheck may be used to defray the
cost of making up for the chores you don't do. If you can get a better deal,
live there!

4.
Our money is not your money. We worked our way through school and careers to
earn the house, vacations and possessions we have. By learning what it means to
earn your own money and save for things you want, you'll be better prepared for
life. So, even when we can, don't expect us to buy you everything.

5.
If you are bored, that's your choice. It's not our job to schedule your life,
entertain you, rescue you from boredom or ensure your happiness. There's never
nothing to do; choose from the vast array of choices you've been blessed with
by just living in America.

6.
We support teachers, preachers and police officers. We won't automatically take
your side against people in authority. When a teacher says behave, behave. When
you treat those in authority with respect, most will do the same with you.
Outside of evidence of downright abuse, we'll side with responsible adults.
When a police officer stops you, pull over and be polite. If you get in trouble
as a result of your actions, blaming your friends won't work. You're
responsible for you, no matter what others do.

7.
Find your gifts and develop them to achieve realistic dreams. Not all dreams
are realistic. All the dreaming in the world won't make everyone soar like Kobe
Bryant. Life is about admitting your weaknesses, identifying your gifts,
working hard to develop those gifts and then finding a way to use your
strengths to make a living and a satisfying life. Don't settle for copying others.
We're looking forward to watching you use your unique gifts to achieve your own
dreams.

8.
True self-confidence is earned, not given. Some adults may flatter you for just
breathing. Even though we'll love you forever, we love you enough not to shower
you with empty praise. True optimism comes from a track record of hard work in
overcoming obstacles. Confidence comes from bouncing back from disappointments
on the way to achieving successes you can be proud of. We'll let you earn your
confidence the old-fashioned way — by hard work.

9.
Take your life seriously, but yourself lightly. Instead of viewing everything
as a crisis, learn to laugh a little. Someday, even your most embarrassing
moments are going to be great stories worth laughing about. Why wait? Learn to
laugh every day!

10.
Your father and mother know more than you think. Don't believe everything you
learn in school or see on television. Parents aren't stupid. Yes, you have a
mind and will increasingly be given more choices, but we have experience,
common sense and wisdom that we've earned on the way to becoming parents. Get
used to a few lectures. You may not listen now, but you'll appreciate many of
those lectures later in life.

Finally,
know that we love you more than anything in life. We love you enough to give
you limits, say no, discipline you, lecture you, hug you even when you don't
want to be seen with us, take you to church, ground you, send you to your room,
applaud your successes, hold you when you're hurt, and get even with you when we
get to be grandparents to your children.

—
Terry Paulson, of Agoura Hills, is a psychologist, speaker, author and host to
the PoliticalTalk Blog.

MILWAUKEE (October 24, 2007) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company will serve as
the Premiere Sponsor of the Inaugural Fresh Coast Basketball Classic.  The
Classic will bring four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) to
Milwaukee Nov. 23 and 24 for a basketball tournament held at the Midwest
Airlines Center.

Participating schools in the Classic include Dillard University from New
Orleans, LA, Langston University from Langston, OK, Lane College from Jackson,
TN and Central State University from Wilberforce, OH.

The event will feature a college and career fair where students can visit
with representatives from the participating schools as well as local colleges
and universities at no charge.  Representatives from Harley-Davidson will be
on-hand to discuss the Harley-Davidson Foundation Minority Scholarship program
and career opportunities with students.  The fair is open to the public each day
from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

“As a company, we’ve long supported programs that inspire young people to
pursue their education options,” said Harold Scott, Harley-Davidson, Vice
President Human Resources.  “The Classic will do that in a fun way, as area
young people and their families will have an opportunity to receive college
information and exposure to the students, athletes and alumni of four great
institutions.”

In addition to sponsorship and educational support, Harley-Davidson will
extend an invitation for attendees to experience the Harley-Davidson brand by
providing product information and displays.    

The weekend will also feature a comedy show, gospel event, coach’s clinics
and performances by the Central State University Band. 

Organizers believe the Classic will present the city of Milwaukee to new and
diverse visitors and will duplicate the success of HBCU sporting events taking
place in Indiana, Kentucky and other southern states.  The Classic has gotten
great support from the Milwaukee business community.

“Harley-Davidson’s leadership has been key to making the Fresh Coast Classic
a success,” said Synovia Youngblood, Chief Executive Officer of the Classic. 
“Milwaukee is incredibly fortunate to have a company like Harley-Davidson
championing this effort.”

For information on tickets and schedule of events visit the Fresh Coast
Classic website at www.freshcoastclassic.org.

MILWAUKEE (October 22, 2007) - Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports
rider Andrew Hines is taking the new NHRA points format all in stride. The
three-time defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion doesn't exactly
know what to expect in the last two events of the season, but he is comforted by
one fact: none of his competitors do either.

Starting this year, NHRA has developed a playoff format for all professional
categories. The top eight competitors in each professional category advanced to
the second round starting with the Aug. 29 U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis. Both
Screamin' Eagle factory riders Hines and Eddie Krawiec were in that group of
eight.

The eight were cut to four following the O'Reilly Fall Nationals at the Texas
Motorplex on Sept. 23.

Hines made the cut. Krawiec didn't. Hines only celebrated for a short time,
realizing the championship would now come down to just eight possible rounds of
competition – four in Las Vegas and four in Pomona, Calif.

Harley-Davidson employees can join fans in watching the Countdown to the
Championship unfold, as the final two races will be covered heavily on ESPN2 and
online at NHRA.com.

The first of the final two events starts Friday in Las Vegas. The seventh
annual ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals takes place at The Strip at Las Vegas
Motor Speedway. The Auto Club Finals in Pomona will be held Nov. 1-4.

Hines is tied with two other racers, older brother and crew chief Matt Hines
and Angelle Sampey, as the only riders in NHRA history to win three consecutive
titles. If Hines can win the championship this year, he will be the first rider
in NHRA history to win four consecutive crowns.

"It's great to be part of the first Countdown," Hines said. "Leading the
points going into the final two events of the season helps too. That's what we
were aiming for. The only downside to the Countdown that I can see so far is the
added pressure it's put on all of the teams involved. Everyone has just two
races to earn the championship and that's a lot of pressure for anyone, no
matter what you've done in the past. Our team has been working to find new ways
of managing the Countdown, deal with the pressure and prepare for the
races."

While Krawiec is disappointed that he didn't make the final four, he will
still be anxiously watching as a fan – and trying to win a trophy while everyone
else is watching the four Countdown racers.

"I hate that there was a second cut and I'm disappointed we don't have both
Screamin' Eagle bikes in the top four," Krawiec said. "But the season isn't
over. It's possible for me to move up as high as fifth place and if I can finish
with a fifth place in the final standings I will consider that to be a major
accomplishment in my first full season of NHRA racing.

"Some racers who didn't qualify for the top four might want to go into test
mode and start using the last two races as a way to prepare for the 2008 season.
Not me. I want to win. I want to win a race before the season is over so badly
and I know it's going to be tough, but I am going to do whatever I can to make
it happen. I don't have anything to lose at this point and I have a lot to gain.
It should be a fun couple of races."

Hines knows that if anyone can win a championship, it's the guy riding a bike
prepared by the Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports crew.

"Last year we had a 26-point deficit going into Las Vegas and we won the
championship," Hines said. "This year we have a 10-point lead and the experience
it is going to take to be competitive with all the pressure.

"We're a championship caliber team and that has shown more this year than any
other because we struggled so much at the start but were still able to fight our
way back. The team has so much experience and they make it easier to get out
there and ride the motorcycle. Hopefully the year ends the same way it did last
year and we find a way to win another championship."

Hines should be comforted to know that the fans – Krawiec included – will be
watching every second.

"I think it's pretty exciting," Krawiec said. "Going into the last two races
of the season there isn't any team that has a clear advantage. They are going to
crown a champion in all four categories at Pomona and it could very well come
down to the final round in each category. That's exciting and I can't wait to
see what happens."

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of
the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are
specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts
offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner.
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.

The Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored
by Ford Truck, Dunlop, Matco Tools and S100.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 21, 2007) - Deeley H-D/Buell Canada rider Steve
Crevier rode a Buell XBRR to victory in the American Sportbike Racing
Association (ASRA) Pro Superbike race at the 24th Annual Race of Champions at
Daytona International Speedway. At the same event, Deeley H-D/Buell
Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok scored a comfortable win in Pro
Thunderbike, capping a season that saw him secure the 2007 ASRA Pro Thunderbike
championship at the previous ASRA National event in Summit Point, W.V.

Crevier, a multiple Canadian National roadracing champion and the 1998 AMA
600 Supersport champion, took the pole for the ASRA Superbike race with a lap of
1:52.817 on the Daytona road course. He then led from the pole in an 8-lap race
run in wet conditions and won by 5.62 seconds. Chris Fillmore was second on a
Kawasaki ZX-6R. Crevier’s victory was the first win for a Buell XBRR at a
National-level event in the United States. Jeff Wood, the 2007 ASRA Pro
Superbike Champion, dropped out of the race after two laps.

Riding in dry-to-wet conditions, Estok was fourth in qualifying for the Pro
Thunderbike race. Richard Cooper was fast qualifier with a lap of 1:59.136 on a
BMW. Estok got a good start and was leading after one lap of the eight-lap
National in dry conditions. On lap two, Hal’s H-D/Buell/Hal’s Speed Shop rider
Dan Bilansky and Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Darren James came
together while running second and third, causing both Buell riders to crash.
James was done for the day, but Bilansky, the 2006 ASRA Pro Thunderbike
champion, continued after picking up his motorcycle. Estok cruised to an easy
win, finishing 36.5 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher, BMW R1200S rider
Brad Hendry. Julio Fuentes was third on a Ducati, followed by Olivier Spilborghs
on a Buell XB12R. Bilansky finished the race in 10th position.

Buell riders took the top-five positions in the final ASRA Pro Thunderbike
season standings. Estok finished with 253 points, followed by Bilansky with 183,
Joe Rozynski (Sound Waves/Hal’s Speed Shop) 149, James 147, and Sam Rozynski
(Sound Waves/Hal’s Speed Shop) 135.

In Championship Cup Series (CCS) sprint racing at Daytona, Crevier won Expert
SuperTwins on a Buell XBRR, Bilansky won Expert Thunderbike on a Buell XB12R,
and Hoban Brothers Racing/H-D/Buell of Appleton rider Jeff Johnson won Expert
Lightweight F40 on a Buell XB12R.

Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, produces sport
motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about
Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure
streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For
the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 20, 2007) - The James Gang Racing/Hoban Brothers
Buell XB12R sponsored by Buell of Appleton and Darkhorse Crankworks and ridden
by Paul James, Jeff Johnson and Walt Sipp finished third in the Grand Sport
Touring (GST) class in the 8 Hours At Daytona, the sixth and final round of the
SunTrust MOTO-ST Series for motorcycle endurance racing. Despite a minor
mid-race crash, the team completed 216 laps of the Daytona International
Speedway road course, and finished three laps behind the class-winning Touring
Sport Ducati entry (Doug Polen/Peter Friedland/Frank Shockley), clinching third
place overall in the final season GST points standings.

“It was a great weekend for our team,” said Hoban Brother’s John Dahmer. “Our
riders clicked off consistent lap times, our pit stops were solid, and our 2008
Buell Thunderstorm engine worked flawlessly. It was a total team effort.”

The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team was running third
on the same lap as the GST leader when their chain derailed in the third hour of
the event. The Richie Morris Racing team repaired the Buell XB12R and returned
to the race, completing 205 laps to place eighth in GST. The result dropped the
Richie Morris Racing team from first to second in GST season points, 188 to 183,
to Touring Sport Ducati. James Gang Racing finished the season third in GST,
with 181 points.

In the first complete season of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, Buell teams won
four of six GST races and at least one Buell team placed on the podium at each
event.

At Daytona, the overall MOTO-ST win and first place in the Buell Motorcycle
Company SuperSport Twins (SST) class went to Roadracingworld.com Suzuki 18
(Chris Ulrich/Gary Mason/Cory West) on a Suzuki SV1000S that completed 234 laps
in 8:01.06.454. The SST class championship was clinched prior to Daytona by
Aprilia USA 1 (Ty Howard/Ben Thompson/Henry Wiles). Eleventh overall and first
in the ST (Sport Twins) class was the Speedwerks 87 Suzuki SV650 (Hawk
Mazzotta/Scott Ryan/Brian Kcraget), which completed 218 laps.

Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, produces sport
motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about
Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure
streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For
the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com.

 

Press
Release from the city of Sturgis:

STURGIS,
S.D. –The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is excited to announced
it will be exhibiting the “Bush Bike”, the motorcycle built by Desperado owner
Jeff Nicklus for President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign. The
motorcycle will be delivered on Friday, October 12th at 10:00 am.

This one-of-a-kind, custom motorcycle bears the signature of the President of
the United States, George W. Bush; First Lady Laura Bush; U.S. Senator Kay
Bailey Hutchinson (TX); U.S. Senator John Cornyn (TX); Texas Governor Rick
Perry; California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; Texas State Senator Tommy
Williams; Ed Gillespie, Chairman of the Republican National Committee; David
and Howard Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers Band; and builder Jeff Nicklus.

Nicklus used a 2005 model Jeff
Nicklus Signature Series Desperado Motorcycle with a specialty
built TP Engineering 124 cu. in., 145 hp polished motor; polished 6-speed
transmission; chrome wheels in the shape of the “Lone Star” of the State of
Texas; and is painted red, white and blue. The Preamble to the Constitution of
the United States of American is airbrushed on the tank, with the above
signatures underneath.

The motorcycle was used by the RNC throughout the President’s 2004 re-election
campaign. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is honored to be the first institution
of its kind to exhibit the “Bush Bike” and the first place the public will have
the opportunity to view it.

In the future the “Bush Bike” will be offered by the Nicklus Family to the Bush
Library Foundation and be placed on permanent loan for display purposes at the
Bush Presidential Library.

Further
information about the museum go to www.sturgismotorcyclemuseum.com

By CECILLE SUERTE FELIPE

The Philippine Star

Philippine National Police (PNP)
chief Director General Avelino Razon Jr. has warned officers against
taking their wife or girlfriend to ride with them on a police
motorcycle.

"Sometimes, motorcycle-riding cops
are seen with their wife or girlfriend back-riding these motorcycles,
which gives the impression to the public that (they) are using
government resources for their personal use," he said.

Razon said government vehicles, particularly police motorcycles, are for official use, especially during emergencies.

He said situations may arise when
an officer has to respond to an emergency but cannot do so because his
wife or girlfriend is riding with him.

Razon also ordered police
commanders to ensure that motorcycle policemen wear proper uniform with
the prescribed helmets for protection.

Razon said all escort missions of
PNP motorcycle units must conform to Memorandum Circular 2000-003 that
stipulates guidelines and policies in rendering mobile and motorcycle
escorts to VIPs and foreign dignitaries.

"PNP motorcycles shall be used
primarily in patrolling and not merely for escorting VIPs. It is
prohibited to use (them) during weddings, birthdays and funerals as
escorts," he said.

Razon spelled out the only
exceptions include escorting the President and other high-ranking
government officials, foreign dignitaries, visiting heads of state and
victims needing immediate medical assistance.

He reminded all regional police
directors to strictly observe the PNP’s policy on the use of police
motorcycles to prevent them from being used for personal purposes.

Razon said police motorcycles are no exception to the rule.

He also directed police commanders to see to it that police motorcycles bear license plates.

AMA Flat Track Twins Season Finale in Las Vegas on Saturday

MILWAUKEE (Oct. 4, 2007) – Kenny Coolbeth won the 2007 AMA Flat Track Twins
championship for Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle racing last weekend in Tucson,
Ariz., but the season finale is in Las Vegas this weekend.

With the championship clinched, the entire Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew is
up to the challenge of winning one more trophy. Three of the four Wrecking Crew
riders have combined to win 10 of the 11 events held this season.

Coolbeth has claimed six wins for the factory sponsored Screamin' Eagle team.
Jared Mees has earned three wins for his Blue Springs Harley-Davidson squad and
Joe Kopp has earned one win for his Team Latus Harley-Davidson team.

The fourth Wrecking Crew rider, Bryan Smith, has locked up third place in the
final Twins standings matching his 2006 finish. Smith still wants to win a race
for his Pat Moroney's Harley-Davidson team before the season is over. He has one
last chance.

The season finale will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday.

"Hopefully I can get the win this weekend," Smith said. "A win would be the
best way to finish the season right. We've struggled this season but have still
been able to keep our third place in the standings. But we've had some things go
wrong throughout the season. We broke a motor, a transmission; I crashed last
weekend in Tucson for no apparent reason. It's a long list of mistakes that
we've made and I think we have too good of a team to not earn a win.

"We're going out there this weekend with nothing but winning a great race in
our heads. We've learned from our mistakes and I would like to finish the season
strong and come out fighting for a championship in 2008."

Mees has locked up second place – also matching his 2006 finish – and is
anxious to race at an event without the points standings on his mind.

"When you're in the battle for a championship you are less likely to take
major risks," Mees said. "You have to take a few chances now and then to be in
the hunt for a championship, but you can't take major risks. Now that the title
chase is over, we can go out and race for fun. There's just some cash and a
trophy on the line and all we have to worry about is putting on a good show.

"It's disappointing knowing that the championship chase is over and we didn't
win the title, but we gave it our best shot and I think we did better than last
year and that was one of our big goals coming into the season. I just want to do
better than the previous year. If we can win the final race of the season, it
will give our Blue Springs team positive momentum going into the off-season."

Kopp won the event last weekend, helping to salvage a season where the
results have come up short against his preseason expectations.

"The win helped the season a lot," Kopp said. "It seems like we've faced new
challenges every week like a flat tire, the bike having problems and a few other
things that kept us from really getting into the championship mix. The win gave
us back some confidence and it would be great to make it two wins in a row."

Kopp's points position isn't final. He's hoping that another great weekend
can move him up from his sixth-place.

"It's still possible for us to move up and that would be just incredible,"
Kopp said. "But more than anything, we're going to Las Vegas to have some fun
and ride a great race. They put some new dirt down on the track and it should be
a great surface for us. It would be great to put a point on the season and win
the finale. That's our goal."

AMA Twins Top 10 Point Standings
(Following 11 of 12 events. Number of
wins in parenthesis)
1. Kenny Coolbeth, Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson (6)
225
2. Jared Mees, Blue Springs H-D/ Screamin' Eagle H-D (3) 202
3.
Bryan Smith, Pat Moroney's/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson 147
4. Jake
Johnson, Suzuki 143
5. Chris Carr, Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson
(1) 138
6. Joe Kopp, Team Latus/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson (1) 129

7. Shaun Russell, Bartels' Harley-Davidson 123
8. Glen Schnabel,
American Suzuki 99
9. Jethro Halbert, Harley-Davidson of Fresno 69
10.
Rich King, Harley-Davidson 64

All the action of this weekend's race and all AMA GNC Twins events can be
seen via web cast provided by Live I Sports (www.liveisports.com).

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide
support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support
Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will
total more than $140,000 throughout the 2007 season. This includes a contingency
program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of
the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are
specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts
offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner.
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.

The Screamin' Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=15032&z=3&p=

LEE COUNTY:
Authorities say they have shut down a massive motorcycle theft ring
that stole almost $400,000 worth of sport bikes from all over Southwest
Florida.

The Lee
County Sheriff's Office noticed a drastic rise in motorcycle thefts
back in February. An initial investigation revealed that the problem
was widespread and that bikes were being stolen all over the area.

Several local law enforcement agencies teamed up for "Operation Throttle Down."

Investigators from Lee
County Sheriff’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Office of Statewide
Prosecution, Cape Coral Police Department, National Insurance Crime
Bureau, the Fort Myers Police Department and Collier County Sheriff’s
Office joined in.

Through their collaborative efforts, detectives were able to identify a group of "key players" from Lee County.

They
determined that the group was directly or indirectly responsible for
the theft of approximately $400,000 worth of motorcycles since the
beginning of the year.

Investigators say the group was chopping up the stolen motorcycles and selling their parts.

Authorities issued warrants for 13 people and on Thursday arrested 11 of them, but two are still on the run.

The suspects
face a range for charges including, operating a chop shop, grand theft
auto, dealing in stolen property, possession of vehicle with altered
vehicle identification number and title fraud.

Michael
Medellin, 32, is facing the most serious charges. Authorities also
filed a civil lawsuit against him in August after finding 67 motorcycle
parts in the garage of his Cape Coral home.

According to court documents, a motorcycle engine found in Medellin's garage was allegedly stolen from Fort Myers.

Detectives
seized all of the motorcycle parts and filed a forfeiture lawsuit so
authorities can eventually return the parts to their owners.
Read the list of seized items

Here is a list of all of the suspects and the charges they face:

• Michael Medellin, 32 - Possession of a vehicle with altered identification numbers, dealing in stolen property and operating a chop shop
  
• Andres Lopez, 27 - 12 counts of grand theft auto
  
• Brian Simmons, 32 -
  Fraudulent application for title, possession of a vehicle with altered
  identification numbers and dealing in stolen property
  
• Bruno Soares, 22 - Dealing in stolen property, possession of a vehicle with altered identification numbers
  
• Rigoberto Monzon Sanchez, 26 - Dealing in stolen property
  
• Juan Hernandez Monzon, 27 - Dealing in stolen property
  
• Orlando Matos, 41 - Possession of a vehicle with altered identification numbers
  
• Devon Keon Robinson, 18 - Grand theft auto
  
• Christian Lopez, 28 - Grand
  theft auto, possession of a vehicle with altered identification
  numbers, possession of a vehicle with altered identification numbers
  
• Lisandra Dorada, 20 - Dealing in stolen property
  
• Javier Castro, 26 - Dealing in stolen property

The following suspects have not been arrested, but according to authorities are wanted in connection with this crime ring:

• James Ortega, 29 - Dealing in stolen property, possession of a vehicle with altered identification numbers
  
• Josue Ordaz Lopez, 20 - Dealing in stolen property, grand theft with over $1000 in damage

The Lee
County Sheriff's office has scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. to
discuss "Operation Throttle Down" so please check back to this site for
updates.

    

    

 

 

Milwaukee area students will experience the works of Hispanic artist
Martín Ramírez

Milwaukee (October 3, 2007) — Funded by a grant from the Harley-Davidson
Foundation, twenty-five hundred Milwaukee area children from thirty-four
predominantly Hispanic schools will be able to see and learn from the works of
legendary 20th century Mexican artist Martín Ramírez. The docent-guided tours
will be conducted by staff at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Starting October 6, participating schools will receive up to two free bus
trips to the Museum along with free admission for students, teachers and
chaperones. The Museum is training 180 docents to provide Ramírez school tours
offered in English and Spanish.

“Ramirez is a remarkable self-taught artist whose work is rich with
expressive power,” said Gail Lione, President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation.
“We’re very proud to make his art accessible to students at Milwaukee area
bilingual schools so they can see and learn from his work.”

Martin Ramírez (1885-1960), was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He moved to the
United States around 1925. He created nearly 300 drawings of extraordinary
visual clarity within the confines of DeWitt State Hospital in northern
California, where he resided the last 15 years of his life. He is most
appreciated for complex multilayered drawings.

Eighty drawings by Ramírez, whose art and inspiring personal achievements
will be on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum October 6, 2007 through January
13, 2008.

Funding for the Ramirez exhibit education program is just one of several
Hispanic focused programs supported by the Harley-Davidson Foundation. Milwaukee
area projects currently serving Hispanics and receiving funding from the
Foundation include health and education programming at the United Community
Center, adult literacy programs at Milwaukee’s Journey House and youth
development programs at the Latino Community Center.

The Harley-Davidson Foundation was established to support the communities in
which the company has facilities and employees. The majority of the Foundation's
investments are in the areas of education and community revitalization with
funds also supporting programs in arts and culture, health, the environment and
national veteran's initiatives.

In additional to community program support, the company is also supporting
initiatives that extend an invitation for Hispanics to experience the
Harley-Davidson brand. Earlier this year, Harley-Davidson sponsored special
motorcycle activities at Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta in an effort to connect with
the local community of riders and the Hispanic community at large. The company
has also developed key relationships with Hispanic riding organizations,
specifically the Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA), the nation’s
largest Hispanic motorcycle club.

To learn more about Harley-Davidson Foundation giving or information on
products and services visit us at www.harley-davidson.com.

Wrecking Crew Rider Joe Kopp Wins First Race of the Season

TUCSON (Oct. 1, 2007) – To put it mildly, Saturday was a great night for
Harley-Davidson racing at the AMA Flat Track Twins Ford Quality Checked
Championship event at USA Race Park.

On any other night throughout the season, Joe Kopp's win would be reason
enough to celebrate. The 2000 AMA Grand National champion finally put his Team
Latus/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson into the win column. It was the veteran's
first win this season and 12th of his career. And he battled the defending
series champion, Kenny Coolbeth, the entire race.

On any other night, that would have been the talk of the town. But while
Coolbeth couldn't steal the win, he did steal the spotlight.

Coolbeth claimed his second consecutive AMA Twins Flat Track championship
Saturday. Coolbeth went into the race with a 19-point lead over second place
rider Jared Mees and the Blue Springs/Screamin' Eagle team. Coolbeth's second
place finish combined with Mees' fourth place finish gave him the championship
with one race remaining this season.

"I never thought it would have been possible to win the championship before
the final race of the season," Coolbeth said. "The competition out here is so
tough and Jared really made me earn it this season. He forced me to step up my
riding and that made for an even better championship battle.

"Winning the championship with a new team last year was amazing but this
year's championship means more. My team worked so hard and we worked so much
better together having one year of experience behind us. My crew members Craig
Lager, Ryan Cross, Brad Bishop and Matt Hernigle gave me the best equipment on
the track and that took a lot of the pressure off me all season."

Coolbeth has claimed six race victories this season. He also has three second
place finishes. He's been off the podium just twice. Coolbeth has 15 career wins
to go with his two series championships.

"It's an understatement to say how proud we are of Kenny and the entire
factory crew," Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. "He's had a
great season and he earned that championship with consistently great races.

"Last year was the first season we brought back the Wrecking Crew and our
team won five races and Kenny won his first AMA Twins championship. This year
the teams have done even better. They worked really hard during the offseason to
be able to come out and compete and their efforts have paid off in the form of
10 Wrecking Crew victories this season and another championship. We're very
proud of all four teams."

They may have finished in the top two, but neither Kopp nor Coolbeth was
first off the line on Saturday. Rich King took the lead early. After a red flag
restart, King was again in the lead on his Corbin Seats Harley-Davidson. But
Coolbeth and Kopp were able to get by on the first lap. Shortly after that,
Coolbeth slipped slightly in turn four and Kopp took advantage and got by
Coolbeth for the lead.

Kopp never relinquished the top spot after that.

"I had raced my way up from sixth to second place in one of my heat races and
I knew then that I could pass if I had to," Kopp said. "Kenny bobbled once and I
took the lead. He pushed me and pushed me, and I had to make sure I didn't make
any mistakes because he would get by. He was right on me the entire race.

"This win wasn't a gimme. Kenny made me earn it and I wouldn't have it any
other way. It was a great race and it restored some of the confidence I had lost
throughout the season."

While Kopp finished first and Coolbeth second, Wrecking Crew riders Mees and
Bryan Smith (Pat Moroney's Harley-Davidson) finished in fourth and 13th place,
respectively. Mees maintains his second place in the standings. Smith is in
third place and Kopp moved up into the No. 6 spot, just 14 points out of fourth
place.

Coolbeth may have wrapped up the title but there is still one more trophy up
for grabs this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew joins the rest of
the AMA Flat Track Twins racers in Las Vegas. Kopp still has a few things he
would like to accomplish before the season is over.

"A few things need to happen, but I would like to see if I can't climb my way
up into fourth place," Kopp said. "It would be great to see the Wrecking Crew
riders in first through fourth place in the final standings. It's the last race
of the season and everyone is going to be gunning for the final trophy. The win
in Tucson has given me more confidence so I'm hoping to turn that into to one
more race victory."

Coolbeth might be the biggest threat to Kopp once again as the champion
suddenly is riding without the pressure of the point standings.

"The pressure to win a championship is over, but the desire to win another
race is huge," Coolbeth said. "This might be the most fun at the race track I
can have in a long time. I can't remember the last time I was racing just to win
a trophy and not worrying about anything else. The season finale is in Las Vegas
and I can't think of a better way to finish the season."

The AMA Twins finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas takes place
Saturday.

Tucson, AZ Screamin' Eagle Wrecking Crew Race Summary
Main Event
Finish Heat Finish Combined best time
Joe Kopp 1st 2nd 11th (0:20.847)

Kenny Coolbeth 2nd 1st 13th (0.20.884)
Jared Mees 4th 1st 1st (0:20.517)

Bryan Smith 13th 6th 3rd (0:20.714)

AMA Twins Top 10 Point Standings
(Following 11 of 12 events.
Number of wins in parenthesis)
1. Kenny Coolbeth, Screamin' Eagle
Harley-Davidson (6) 225
2. Jared Mees, Blue Springs H-D/ Screamin' Eagle H-D
(3) 202
3. Bryan Smith, Pat Moroney's/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson 147

4. Jake Johnson, Suzuki 143
5. Chris Carr, Quality Pre-Owned Ford
Harley-Davidson (1) 138
6. Joe Kopp, Team Latus/Screamin' Eagle
Harley-Davidson (1) 129
7. Shaun Russell, Bartels' Harley-Davidson 123

8. Glen Schnabel, American Suzuki 99
9. Jethro Halbert, Harley-Davidson
of Fresno 69
10. Rich King, Harley-Davidson 64

All the action of this weekend's race and all AMA GNC Twins events can be
seen via web cast provided by Live I Sports (www.liveisports.com).

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide
support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support
Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will
total more than $140,000 throughout the 2007 season. This includes a contingency
program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of
the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are
specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts
offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner.
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.

The Screamin' Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

Screamin' Eagle Riders Will Race at Tucson and Las Vegas to Finish
Season

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 25, 2007) – Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson rider Kenny
Coolbeth has earned six victories this AMA Flat Track Twins Ford Quality Checked
Championship season. His Wrecking Crew teammate Jared Mees has earned three wins
this season.

With two races remaining this season, the two Wrecking Crew riders are the
championship contenders. Coolbeth – the defending AMA Twins series champion –
has a 19-point lead going into this Saturday's AMA Twins event at USA Race Park
in Tucson, Ariz.

It might scare the rest of the competition, but Coolbeth said he's more
excited about the last two events of this season than he has ever been.

"If I had to pick the schedule, I would pick Tucson and Las Vegas to race at
to close out the season," Coolbeth said. "I'm really anxious and excited about
the last two races. I just want our team to keep doing what we've been doing.
We've worked hard all year long to be in the position to defend our
championship.

"I've been training so hard and I think I've developed a good routine and I
think that has really helped me be even more mentally strong going into the end
of the season. It's been such a fun season and the battle with Jared has just
made it a more exciting season."

USA Race Park is a new addition to the AMA Flat Track schedule. The clay
surface fits right into Coolbeth's style of riding.

"It's a three-eighth's mile clay facility and I love that," Coolbeth said. "I
am going there with a goal of winning, but anyone can win on a new track. It's
all about who can figure out the best setup first and that creates great
competition for the race."

Only one other rider, Chris Carr, has earned a win besides Coolbeth and Mees
this season. Mees wants to keep it that way and put his Blue Springs
Harley-Davidson team in the win column two more times this season.

"I want to win the last two races and finish the season strong," Mees said.
"No one has setup sheets for this race but my team has proven to be able to come
up with a great setup quickly all season.

"It's going to be nice to be on the Western side of the country. Hopefully
we'll have some warmer weather and we can have some great racing."

Coolbeth and Mees' idea of great racing is nearly the same. They know they
have to battle the entire field of qualifying riders but they must really battle
each other.

"Anyone can win any race out here because the talent of the riders is so
great," Coolbeth said. "I'm surprised that Jared and I have won as many races as
we have this season but I guess we are just the most hungry riders out there and
it shows. The championship is on the line and I have to make sure I finish ahead
of Jared."

Mees is comforted that the worst situation puts him in second place –
matching his 2006 season results.

"It's been a heck of a battle between Kenny and I this year," Mees said. "He
won the first race, then I won the next three and then Kenny just set sail from
there. He has done a great job and I'm thrilled that at least we wrapped up
second place and we so far have matched last season's finish. I always aim to do
better than the season before and we've done that on many levels."

With just two races left Coolbeth is focused on maintaining his consistently
successful season.

"I think I'm in a good position going into the final two events," Coolbeth
said. "The only pressure I have right now is the pressure I place upon myself.
Jared is right there in the standings and I know it's not over by a long shot so
I have to just be confident and consistent. It's nice knowing we have a weekend
off so I can train some more before the final two races.

"My team has the equipment to a near-flawless condition so it's up to me to
do my job and hold up my end of the bargain."

AMA Twins Top 10 Point Standings
(Following 10 of 12 events. Number
of wins in parenthesis)
1. Kenny Coolbeth, Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson
(6) 206
2. Jared Mees, Blue Springs H-D/ Screamin' Eagle H-D (3) 187
3.
Bryan Smith, Pat Moroney's/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson 141
4. Jake
Johnson, Suzuki 131
5. Chris Carr, Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson
(1) 127
6. Shaun Russell, Bartels' Harley-Davidson 113
7. Joe Kopp, Team
Latus/Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson 106
8. Glen Schnabel, American Suzuki
99
9. Jethro Halbert, Harley-Davidson of Fresno 61
10. Nick Cummings,
Harley-Davidson 53

All the action of this weekend's race and all AMA GNC Twins events can be
seen via web cast provided by Live I Sports (www.liveisports.com).

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide
support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support
Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will
total more than $140,000 throughout the 2007 season. This includes a contingency
program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of
the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are
specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts
offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner.
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for
more information.

The Screamin' Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

Hines Makes Third and Final Countdown Group

ENNIS, Texas (Sept. 24, 2007) – Andrew Hines earned his 21st career final
round appearance and a spot in the NHRA POWERade Countdown to the Championship
Sunday at the Texas Motorplex.

The 24-year-old three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion clinched a
position in the final round of the Countdown points system. The top four riders
in the category will have two events, the Oct. 28 ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA
Nationals in Las Vegas and the Nov. 4 Auto Club of Southern California NHRA
Finals in Pomona, Calif., to compete for the 2007 championship.

Sunday, however, Hines was battling for another victory. Hines came up just
short of adding to the four victories he has already posted this season.

Hines posted round victories over Tom Bradford and the Sportsman Channel
Buell team, Angelle Sampey and the U.S. Army Suzuki team and Matt Smith and the
Torco Racing Fuels Buell before losing to Peggy Llewellyn in the final round of
the O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals.

Llewellyn recorded a 7.020-second pass at 190 mph on her Rush Racing Products
Buell to beat Hines' 7.007 at 191.16 on his V-Rod. The race was won on the
starting line as Llewellyn left with a .010 reaction time to cover Hines' .045.

"It's unfortunate that we didn't come away with the win but it's really
important that we clinched one of the four positions for the Countdown," Hines
said. "Now we have four weeks off to get back to the shop and do some
development work on the V-Rods and see if we can get an edge going into the
final two races of the season."

Screamin' Eagle teammate Eddie Krawiec beat Antron Brown and the U.S. Army
team in the first round before losing to Chip Ellis and the Drag Specialties
S&S Buell in the second round.

Krawiec is currently in eighth place in the Pro Stock Motorcycle standings –
and out of the Countdown.

"It was great winning the first round but it seems like we always race one of
the top competitors in the second round," Krawiec said. "Chip was the quickest
of the session in the second round and he got by me. We're making strides and
even though we didn't make the third round of the Countdown I think we have a
good goal ahead of us of just trying to jump into fifth place."

Hines qualified in the No. 2 position. It was the 10th time this season Hines
has qualified in the top three. Krawiec qualified in the No. 8 position. It's
the sixth time he's qualified in the top half of the field.

"We're thrilled that Andrew earned another trip to the finals and clinched a
position in the third round of the Countdown," Harley-Davidson Racing Manager
Anne Paluso said. "The team has worked so hard to get into the Countdown and
we're proud of the Vance & Hines crew at the track as well as all of the
people who work on this program back at the shop."

Neither Hines nor Krawiec had raced on the all-concrete quarter-mile track at
the Texas Motorplex prior to this weekend. The last time the two-wheel category
had been to the Motorplex was in 2000.

"It was nice to be at the Motorplex after all these years and I think the
fans were happy too," Krawiec said. "The crowd was such an enthusiastic
supporter of the Pro Stock Motorcycle category and I can't believe how many
autographs we signed this weekend. It was a great welcome back to the Texas
Motorplex."

The next NHRA POWERade drag racing series event featuring the Pro Stock
Motorcycle category is the Oct. 25-28 ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The
Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas.

Hines at Dallas

E.T. MPH RT
Q1 7.052 189.73
Q2 7.015 190.62
Q3 6.986 190.46

Q4 7.038 190.19 No. 2
R1 7.001 191.40 .094
R2 7.023 190.59 .033

R3 7.079 188.25 .021
R4 7.007 191.16 .045

* 21st career final round

Krawiec at Dallas

E.T. MPH RT
Q1 7.105 187.03
Q2 7.076 188.10
Q3 7.062 187.52

Q4 8.614 106.04 No. 8
R1 7.041 188.73 .036
R2 7.066 188.60 .032

2007 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle point standings following 13 of 16 events:

* The top four riders qualified for the third round of the Countdown to the
Championship and are competing for the 2007 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle
championship. The top four riders now have two events (Las Vegas, Pomona,
Calif.) in which to compete for the 2007 championship.

1. Andrew Hines, Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2320

2. Matt Smith, Buell 2275
3. Chip Ellis, Buell 2244
4. Peggy
Llewellyn, Buell 2234
5. Craig Treble, Suzuki 2219
6. Angelle Sampey,
Suzuki 2179
7. Karen Stoffer, Suzuki 2157
8. Eddie Krawiec, Screamin'
Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2156

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of
the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are
specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts
offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner.
Visit www.harley-davidson.com for
more information.

The Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored
by Ford Truck, Dunlop, Matco Tools and S100.

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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Lite is inviting millions
of Harley-Davidson(R) motorcycle owners and enthusiasts to ride towards
great taste and refreshment next summer.

Building on a relationship between two Milwaukee neighbors that

dates to Harley-Davidson's 90th anniversary celebration in 1993, Miller
Lite will be the exclusive malt beverage sponsor of next year's
Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration. The only light beer to
win four gold medals in the bi-annual World Beer Cup's American-style
Light Lager category, Miller Lite will feature a national summer
promotion highlighting the Harley-Davidson affiliation.

"This is a natural alliance that brings together two great American

companies who know how to exceed consumer expectations," said Tom Long,
Miller's president and CEO. "American beer drinkers who want great beer
taste and refreshment in their light beer know that Miller Lite is the
best choice, just as riders who truly appreciate world-class power and
design in motorcycles have looked to Harley-Davidson since 1903.
Together, we'll invite people on a journey that will highlight the best
that summer has to offer."

The Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration is highlighted by two key elements:

-- The Ride Home will be the biggest Harley-Davidson Anniversary ride in
history. There will be 105 unique starting points around the United
States, each hosted by a Harley-Davidson Motor Company representative.
The 105 starting points will all feed into 25 major routes bound for
Milwaukee with an arrival date of August 28, 2008.

-- There will be four days of non-stop activities planned throughout the
city of Milwaukee from August 28-31. The events will be centered
around the Milwaukee lakefront area with highlights including music,
food and entertainment, activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum(TM),
and a special Harley-Davidson exhibit at Discovery World.

Miller Lite's Harley-Davidson promotion will kick off in mid-May,

featuring commemorative packaging, motorcycle giveaways, additional
Miller Lite/Harley-Davidson branded merchandise that will be given away
as part of the Miller Lite promotion, point-of-sale materials and
regional/local promotions and events. More details of the Miller Lite
promotion will be available in early 2008. The brand also will be
actively involved the 105th Ride Home and the Celebration in Milwaukee.

"We're thrilled to have Miller Lite join us on our 105th Anniversary
journey and are looking forward to a great celebration year," said
Joanne Bischmann, Harley-Davidson vice president - licensing and
special events.

Both Miller Brewing Company and Harley-Davidson produce quality

products that millions of Americans enjoy. It is extremely important to
both companies that these products are enjoyed safely and responsibly.
In an effort to promote safe motorcycle riding practices and
responsible alcohol consumption, Miller and the American Motorcyclist
Association have partnered to create Keep Your Balance, a comprehensive
educational program for riders. The program launched at the
Harley-Davidson-sponsored Tomahawk Fall Ride and will have a presence
at upcoming motorcycle events across the country, including the 105th
Anniversary Celebration. Miller will also utilize its national
distributor network to help promote and communicate the program via
retailers. Visit http://www.millerkeepyourbalance.com/ for more
information.

About Miller Brewing Company

As one of America's oldest brewers, Miller Brewing Company continues
the commitment of founder Frederick J. Miller to brew "confoundedly
good beers" with "uncompromising quality." Through more than 150 years
of innovation and brewing excellence, Miller has built a broad
portfolio of award-winning beers that capture approximately 18 percent
of the U.S. beer market. In the past decade, Miller beers have won 105
medals - more than twice as many as its major competitors - at the
biannual World Beer Cup and annual Great American Beer Fest. An
unprecedented four-time gold award winner at the World Beer Cup, Miller
Lite is the great tasting, less filling beer that has defined the
American light lager category since 1975. Miller's latest innovation,
Miller Chill, is a chelada-style beer brewed with lime and salt,
providing a unique twist on refreshment. Miller also brews smooth,
golden rich Miller Genuine Draft using a unique cold-filtering process
introduced in 1985. The company's oldest brew is Miller High Life, the
champagne of beers. Miller imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner
Urquell, Tyskie and Foster's, and it offers regional craft brews from
the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing
Company. Near-premium beers include Milwaukee's Best Light, Steel
Reserve, Olde English 800, Mickey's Malt Liquor, Icehouse and Sharp's,
a non-alcohol brew. Miller also offers the Sparks line of caffeinated
alcohol beverages. Miller is a wholly owned subsidiary of SABMiller
plc, one of the world's leading brewers with a global footprint spread
across five continents. For more information, visit
http://www.millerbrewing.com/.

Miller Brewing Company

CONTACT: Scott Bussen of Miller Brewing Company, +1-414-931-3848,
bussen.scott@mbco.com; or Adam Scholder of Dig Communications,
+1-312-577-1762, ascholder@digcommunications.com, for Miller Brewing Company

Web site: http://www.millerbrewing.com/

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Indian Motorcycle Chairman, Stephen Julius, announced last month that two motorcycle industry executives have been appointed to serve senior roles within the Company. The new chiefs currently working in the Kings Mountain headquarters include Chris Bernauer, General Manager and Nick Glaja, VP of Engineering.

General Manager Chris Bernauer is a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding since he was 10 years old. Prior to joining Indian, Chris spent over 11 years with Harley-Davidson, working his way from Powertrain Development Engineer to Platform Director for the Sportster. Chris’ early years in manufacturing began at Toyota Motor Maufacturing as a Manufacturing Specialist in the Powertrain Division. His expertise in the Cruiser motorcycle market and his proven management abilities make him an ideal candidate to lead the company back into the marketplace.

According to Chris, “I’m excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. Indian Motorcycle is a great brand with passionate customers. We have an outstanding team of industry veterans in place and are well on our way to putting Indian back into its rightful place as the leader in the Cruiser market”.

VP of Engineering, Nick Glaja’s career spans 27 years. Nick is well respected in the industry, having engineered for some of the giants in the motorcycle world. Nick most recently served as the Principal Engineer of Powertrain Technology at Harley-Davidson. Prior to that, he was Powertrain Group Manager at Victory Motorcycles. He comments that “being involved with the rebirth of Indian Motorcycle is the most exciting and challenging opportunity of my career. Everything we are going to build in the future is going to grow from a sound engineering foundation and my first goal is to provide just that. Only after that can we deliver the products deserving to carry the Indian Motorcycle Brand”

According to Company Chairman, Stephen Julius, “This is an exciting time in our company’s future. We are proud to have successfully recruited a staff of world-class motorcycle executives who are diligently at work right now restoring our iconic brand.”

Indian Motorcycle® Company and Iconic American Brands Announce New Apparel Collection

Indian Motorcycle® Company is pleased to announce that it has set up a new company named Iconic American Brands, which will develop and distribute a collection of apparel and related products under the Indian Motorcycle brand. This new company is headed by apparel industry veteran Steve Miska. The premier collection is scheduled to debut in January 2008 for Fall 2008 deliveries.



The collection will feature performance apparel and premium sportswear which pays tribute to the heritage of the brand. Embodying the freedom of spirit and adventure associated with motorcycling, the Indian Motorcycle apparel collection offers an exciting new lifestyle brand for the motorcycle aficionado and spectator alike.

The Indian Motorcycle apparel collection will target Indian Motorcycle dealerships and their distributors, as well as select department and specialty stores.

Reserve your 2009 Indian Chief at www.indianmotorcycle.com

Indian has enlisted industry-leading experts to develop a world class product that fulfills the promise of the Indian brand. We are creating worthy successors to the legendary motorcycles that captured the world’s imagination. We are doing it with the same commitment to performance, handcrafted quality and advanced technology that has made Indian a world-renowned name for 106 years.

Previously, we communicated that the bikes would debut by the end of the 2007 calendar year. As we near that milestone, we have discovered we need more time to deliver a product that will meet our expectations and yours. We are currently aiming at production in the second or third quarter of 2008. Our timing is based on manufacturing a premium quality product. Only when this goal is accomplished will we introduce Indian back into the marketplace.

We ask for your patience as we re-launch America’s First Motorcycle and bring the legend back to the motorcycle industry.

Indian Motorcycle is pleased to announce the winners of our slogan contest!

We received thousands of impressive entries.

Below is a list of our five finalists & their contributions:

“Let the Spirit Ride”

Submitted by Jerry Horch

Cape Coral, FL

“Hail to the Chief”

Submitted by Harold Buchanan

Charlotte, NC

“America’s Original Motorcycle”

Submitted by Belinda Abendschein

Waterford, WI

“Before Indian, there were only bicycles”

Submitted by Earl Be