| HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 MOTORCYCLES
HONOR MILITARY SERVICE Patriot Special Edition Models
Available to U.S. Armed Forces Personnel
MILWAUKEE (August 11, 2006) – American military personnel and veterans
know well the extraordinary sacrifice required to serve their country
and protect freedom around the world. It is a level of dedication and
commitment that cannot be taken for granted and is greatly respected by
Harley-Davidson.
Harley-Davidson will provide those who have served their country the
chance to customize their motorcycle with details honoring their
military service with the 2007 Patriot Special Edition program. These
specially-decorated models will be sold only to active U.S. military
service men and women, veterans and immediate family members of both
those categories.
“Harley-Davidson is proud of the unique bond and heritage we have with
the military going as far back as 1916,” said Jim McCaslin, President
and Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “The Patriot
Special Edition is simply a way to help honor those who have served.
These are special motorcycles for very special members of the
Harley-Davidson family.”
The Patriot Special Edition program will be available on 12 different
2007 Harley-Davidson models (see list below) that can be customized to
one of these participating military branches: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy.
Patriot Special Edition Participating Motorcycles:
FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLHRC Road King Classic
FLHX Street Glide
FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom
FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
FLSTF Fat Boy
FLSTC Softail Custom
XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom
XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low
XL883C Sportster 883 Custom
VRSCAW V-Rod
Sidecar
These Vivid Black motorcycles will be accented with red and blue pin
striping and the standard U.S. flag, consistent with all military
uniform symbols, on the fender. The Patriot Special Edition motorcycles
will feature a branch-specific fuel tank badge installed at the
dealership. Customers will receive a personal letter of appreciation and
special-edition Harley-Davidson Challenge Coin made by the Franklin
Mint. Challenge Coins are a unique and time-honored tradition in the
military.
Customers will need to provide proof of military service (Veterans1 will
need their DD Form 214, active military discharge document) to qualify
for purchase. Eligible military service includes active duty personnel
(including National Guard and Reserves), veterans and immediate family
members of both of those categories.
Harley-Davidson Military Highlights include:
- An estimated 20,000 motorcycles, most of them Harley-Davidsons, took
part in World War I. Corporal Roy Holtz of Chippewa Falls, Wisc., was
photographed as the first American riding into Germany after the signing
of the Armistice in 1918.
- During World War II, Harley-Davidson produced approximately 90,000 WL
military models used on virtually every front, and the Company received
the Army-Navy “E” Awards for excellence in wartime production.
- Many Harley-Davidson customers and dealers are military veterans, and
it is estimated that about 14 percent of Harley-Davidson U.S. employees
are veterans. The Company has supported community events such as the
Rolling Thunder Ride to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington,
D.C., and the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and World War II Memorial.
Check out harley-davidson.com’s Patriot Special Edition page for
additional imagery and details on this line-up of specially-decorated
models.
1A veteran is a person who served in the active military, naval or air
service and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies
doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle
Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor
Company produces heavyweight street, custom and touring motorcycles and
offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and
general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles
in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel.
Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail
financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson/Buell dealers and
customers. |
