Sturgis Art
The theme of Michael Lichter's 9th annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibition during the Sturgis Rally this year will focus on history and motorcycle icons. The exhibit will be presented at the new Lichter Exhibition Hall on the grounds of The Legendary Buffalo Chip. Although there are many "iconic" symbols that have defined motorcycle culture, this year's exhibition entitled "Rebel Rousers - Motorcycle Icons that Inspired Us to Ride" will remind Sturgis rally-goers what motorcycle icons may have fueled their passion to ride through a stunning review of world-class motorcycles, art and movie memorabilia. On display will be motorcycles, from Captain America and Billy bike from Easy Rider to Dave Mann's Ghostrider, and memorable images like Rollie Free flying down the salt, as well as posters and stills from films like The Wild One, On Any Sunday and Easy Rider. The Legendary Buffalo Chip has built "The Lichter Exhibition Hall" which is a 7,000-square-foot facility designed to showcase art and motorcycle exhibits. The exhibition will be open to the public August 1 through August 7, 2009, and admission is free.
www.motorcyclesasart.com
Money
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) and its Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) subsidiary have finalized agreements that, in combination with other previously completed transactions, provide the approximately $1 billion in funding capacity that the Company anticipates is needed for HDFS lending in 2009. HDFS increased the size of an existing $500 million asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility to up to $1.2 billion, based on the level of outstanding receivables. The facility expires April 29, 2010. Additionally, Harley-Davidson and HDFS have replaced a 364-day, $950 million bank credit facility expiring July 31, 2009 with a new 364-day, $625 million credit facility expiring April 29, 2010. Together, the two agreements provide additional available credit of up to approximately $375 million over the term of the agreements, for the lending activities of HDFS.
www.harley-davidson.com
Bonus, Bonus Cash
Now through August 31, eligible employees of three family-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealerships in the St. Louis area - Surdyke Harley-Davidson in Festus, Gateway Harley-Davidson in south St. Louis County, and Dale's Harley-Davidson in Mt. Vernon, Illinois - will get a $1,000 bonus if they buy a new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury motor vehicle. The owners of each location are committed to supporting the economy and investing in American brands that are forging on without government help.
In Storz
While many are still clamoring to get their hands on the new XR1200, Storz Performance recently announced a long list of upgrades for the new platform. New parts include a 2:2 high pipe dirt track style exhaust system by BUB, Storz billet aluminum Rearset Footpeg Kit with a more compact shift linkage system, Storz/Ceriani Adjustable Steering Damper Kit, YSS Racing Shocks which are damping and length adjustable, Solo Seat Tail Section, Saddlemen Seat pad, Brake Tech Full Floating Front Disc Kit, and more.
www.storzperf.com