| HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2006 STURGIS RALLY
EVENTS AND CHANGES ANNOUNCED Motorcycle Demo Rides for
Harley-Davidson and Buell to be Located in Rapid City
MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2006) – Harley-Davidson events for the 66th Annual
Black Hills Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D. from Aug. 7-13, 2006 are
changing this year and will include a variety of additional activities
in Rapid City, S.D.
The Sturgis Rally provides a chance for many motorcycle enthusiasts to
see and ride the brand-new 2007 Harley-Davidson and Buell models for the
first time. This year, both Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycle demo
rides will begin at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, which
will be convenient for riders. Those with a valid license and
appropriate riding gear can try out the 2007 line-up of Harley-Davidson
and Buell motorcycles Aug. 5-12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily.
Harley-Davidson and Buell events in Rapid City will run from Saturday,
Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 12. Activities at the Rushmore Plaza Civic
Center will include Harley-Davidson and Buell displays, outdoor events,
the Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum, the Muscular Dystrophy Association
(MDA) Auction and Bike Raffle, and a free bike wash. The Harley Owners
Group (H.O.G.) will host a reception for its members on Saturday, Aug. 5
from 5-8 p.m.
Enthusiasts can see hundreds of cool customized Harleys and even show
their own custom Harley-Davidson or Buell motorcycle at the Motor
Company’s Ride-In Motorcycle Show, which takes place on Thursday, Aug.
10 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The event helps support MDA,
while presenting awards and prizes in various categories of models and
customization.
The latest schedule of Harley-Davidson events at the Rushmore Plaza
Civic Center in Rapid City is as follows:
- H.O.G. members-only reception: Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m., active members can
bring one guest
- Indoor Show: Aug. 6-11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Aug. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
2007 Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, Parts & Accessories,
MotorClothes, Willie G. merchandise, H.O.G. Hospitality area and other
displays
- Demo Rides: Harley-Davidson and Buell models, Aug. 5-12, 10 a.m. – 3
p.m.
- Ride-In Show: Compete for prizes or just check out these cool and
customized motorcycles, Aug. 10
- Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum and free bike wash
There will also be an official H.O.G. pin stop at the AHDRA (All Harley
Drag Racing Association) Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Race at the
Rally Aug. 6-7 at Sturgis Dragway.
Harley-Davidson expects to announce details on additional events in
Rapid City in a few weeks and more information is available at
www.harley-davidson.com.
The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is located in Rapid City at 444 Mt.
Rushmore Road North, Exit 57 off of Interstate 90.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor
Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial
Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based
motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a
complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general
merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail
financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and
customers. |
