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(Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc <HOG.N> is offering voluntary layoffs to hourly workers at three plants in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area to reduce staff by about 26 percent, giving itself flexibility to hire seasonal workers.The company began making requests for the voluntary layoffs the week of December 5. Workers have until December 23 to decide. It makes motorcycle engines and parts at the plants.Harley-Davidson's plan for the layoffs was first announced in September 2010 as part of a new seven...Read Full Story

Those of us who live in the Midwest are used to the tornado watches and warnings that come with spring time. Recently though, several twisters have torn through and taken away lives and property on a massive scale. We’re proud to pass on the word that the Harley-Davidson Foundation has made a size-able donation to help out the victims of these recent disasters. The Harley-Davidson Foundation donates $100,000 to support recent natural disaster relief efforts in U.S. MILWAUKEE (June 6, 2011...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), the largest U.S. motorcycle maker,  is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market open on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Analysts, on average, expect the company to post a loss of 30 cents per share on revenue of $863.03 million. In the year-ago period, the company posted a loss of 63 cents per share on revenue of $764.50 million. Harley-Davidson, Inc. produces and sells heavyweight motorcycles, as well as offers motorcycle parts, accessories...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), the largest U.S. motorcycle maker,  is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market open on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Analysts, on average, expect the company to post a loss of 30 cents per share on revenue of $863.03 million. In the year-ago period, the company posted a loss of 63 cents per share on revenue of $764.50 million. Harley-Davidson, Inc. produces and sells heavyweight motorcycles, as well as offers motorcycle parts, accessories...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), the largest U.S. motorcycle maker,  is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market open on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Analysts, on average, expect the company to post a loss of 30 cents per share on revenue of $863.03 million. In the year-ago period, the company posted a loss of 63 cents per share on revenue of $764.50 million. Harley-Davidson, Inc. produces and sells heavyweight motorcycles, as well as offers motorcycle parts, accessories...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), the largest U.S. motorcycle maker,  is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market open on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Analysts, on average, expect the company to post a loss of 30 cents per share on revenue of $863.03 million. In the year-ago period, the company posted a loss of 63 cents per share on revenue of $764.50 million. Harley-Davidson, Inc. produces and sells heavyweight motorcycles, as well as offers motorcycle parts, accessories...Read Full Story

(Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc said it would recall about 308,474 motorcycles in the United States and overseas due to problems with the rear brake light switch.The motorcycle maker is recalling some 2009-2012 Touring and Trike models, saying the rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied. It may also cause a fluid leak at the brake...Read Full Story

PEELING OUT: Harley-Davidson more that tripled its profit in the third quarter, but not because of muscular sales. It was the company's financial services division powering a net income of $88.8 million and not consumers who, in this economy, are decidedly not born to be wild with their money.RUBBER HITS THE ROAD: Sales are falling; 7.7 percent worldwide and 9.4 percent in the U.S. Harley, now facing the realities of a global economy short on fuel, is slimming down and forecasting more modest...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson Inc. says Kansas City is one of the proposed cities where the motorcycle company might relocate some production.Company spokesman Bob Klein said Friday a number of alternate sites remain on the table. He declined to say which other sites, or how many, are being considered.Klein says he's confirming Kansas City because a union leader revealed the site to members in a letter.Harley-Davidson has been a Milwaukee institution since it was founded 107 years ago. But the company has...Read Full Story

Harley-Davidson Inc. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations and about 1,340 jobs in Wisconsin.The company declined to reveal Friday the terms of the proposed contract. Spokesman Bob Klein says it includes "competitive" compensation, and it gives the company the flexibility it needs to remain competitive.The voicemail for the president of the company's largest union was full and did not accept a message.Workers are expected to...Read Full Story