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Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Signs With Hotbodies

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Signs Sponsorship Deal to Use Hotbodies Racing Bodywork And Windscreens Hotbodies Racing is proud to announce the signing of a new exclusive bodywork and windscreen sponsorship agreement with Team Hammer, Inc., racing as Team M4 EMGO Suzuki. For 2007 and beyond, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki will exclusively use Hotbodies Racing bodywork and windscreens on its fleet of Suzuki GSX-R racebikes, in the AMA Superbike Series. Rider Geoff May will compete on a GSX-R1000 in Superstock and on a GSX-R600 in Supersport. May’s teammate, Michael Barnes, will be racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport and Formula Xtreme, while new team rider Michael Beck will be exclusively racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport. Hotbodies Racing principal Roger Davis said, “Our sponsorship of the M4 EMGO Suzuki team is particularly special for us because of our history with riders Geoff May and Michael Barnes, and with this team’s top-level professionalism. Back in 2004, Geoff and ‘Barney’ were two of the first riders in our Team Hotbodies Racing program. They’ve progressed to the top level on M4 EMGO Suzuki machines, taking second and third in the AMA Supersport Championship last year; it’s clear what this team and these riders can do.” M4 EMGO Suzuki team manager Keith Perry said, “We’ve seen the quality of Hotbodies Racing bodywork increase dramatically over the last couple years, and we’ve been impressed with the Hotbodies bodywork we’ve fitted to our 2007 racebikes. No one is more enthusiastic about the sport than Roger Davis, so we’re happy to be working with him to continue developing and refining his products.” About Hotbodies Racing Hotbodies Racing specializes in manufacturing performance parts for performance bikes. Hotbodies Racing is the design leader in Undertails, Windscreens, Flush-Mount Signals, Huggers and full-race Bodywork. Hotbodies Racing supports the sport with sponsorship and its own in-house race team, and encourages dealer inquiries. For more information visit: www.hotbodiesracing.com.

More On Marcel Fortney, R.I.P.

Templeton CA, January 18, 2007 – The motorcycle industry unexpectedly lost one of its best known and most loved veterans, Marcel Fortney, who suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA near Paso Robles on Monday, January 15th. Fortney, 49, was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited. “It’s unbelievable that Marcel is no longer with us,” said Parts Unlimited chief Jeff Fox. “I’ve known him since he was representing Pirelli back in the ’80s and there wasn’t a more knowledgeable or personable guy in the business.” Fortney’s career in motorcycling spanned nearly 30 years, dating back to his first job with Cycle Guide magazine. He worked in various sales and marketing capacities with many of the industry’s most respected firms including Fox Racing, Pirelli, Yoshimura, Artehouse, and most recently, AGV Helmets. Fortney had also owned and operated several San Francisco Bay area motorcycle dealerships. “‘Shocking’ doesn’t begin to describe Marcel’s passing,” said Justyn Amstutz, Executive Vice President and COO at National Powersport Auctions and a close friend of Fortney’s. “Scott Cox and I were just with him last weekend preparing for the third Monterey Classic Bike Auction.” “Calm, cool, and creative; that was Marcel,” continued Amstutz. “I just can’t believe he’s gone. Not only was he a leader in our industry but those of us blessed enough to also know him as a friend will miss him very much.” Marcel Fortney leaves his wife, Christie, and daughter Mackie, 14. A private memorial service is scheduled for noon on Sunday, January 28th in Ojai, CA and all of Marcel’s friends are welcome to attend. A potluck meal will also take place for those who would like to participate. For further details about the memorial please call 760-436-9937. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in behalf of Marcel’s daughter to: The Mackie Memorial Fund c/o Mid State Bank 1207 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 For information regarding the fund contact Patti Michaels at 805-646-0111.

New Vintage Road Race Series Launched In Southwest

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Road Race Southwest (~http://www.roadracesw.com~) and Sandia Motorcycle Racing Inc (~http://www.smri-racing.org~) have teamed up to present the 2007 Southwest Vintage Cup road race series. Following the tremendous success of last December’s Classic Superbike and Vintage GP Sprints, which were held in conjunction with Road Race Southwest’s final round, a decision was made to form a new four-race series for the 2007 race season. Two races will be hosted by Road Race Southwest and two races will be hosted by Sandia Motorcycle Racing Inc. The dates for the series are: February 18, 2007 @ Firebird Raceway (West circuit), RRSW July 14-15, 2007 @ Sandia Raceway, SMRI August 4-5, 2007 @ Sandia Raceway, SMRI November 4, 2007 @ Firebird Raceway (Main circuit), RRSW Vintage class rules developed at SMRI will govern the racing and class structure. Motorcycles built through the 1978 model year are eligible to enter Historic Vintage classes. Historic Vintage will be subdivided into Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight classifications. Modifications allowed in HV classes must be period appropriate. Most motorcycles built through 1983 are eligible to enter Super Vintage. Super Vintage has displacement and configuration limits but are allowed unlimited modification. More information on the Southwest Vintage Cup series, and a complete listing of class rules and entry procedures may be found at: ~http://www.roadracesw.com/vintage.html~ or ~http://www.smri-racing.org~

Meet Chaz Davies At NYC Motorcycle Show

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Chaz Davies, the former 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix star who caused quite a stir when he finished fifth in his AMA Supersport debut at Mid-Ohio in October, is scheduled to appear all three days of the New York motorcycle show in Celtic Racing’s booth. Davies ran the whole Mid-Ohio Supersport race in the company of Champion Jamie Hacking, their duel remembered by thousands of television viewers. Davies will ride for New York-based Celtic Racing on Yamaha machinery in next season’s AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme Championships. Show attendees can find Chaz at the Celtic Racing Booth answering questions and signing autographs. More on Chaz Davies, from another press release issued by Celtic Racing: CELTIC DOCUMENTARY Celtic Racing, OnTheThrottle.TV, and Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning announce a joint venture to air (via the web) a behind the scenes documentary of Chaz Davies’ 2007 rookie season in the AMA. Chaz Davies, Wales – UK, will pilot Yamaha’s venerable R6 for Celtic Racing in the AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme Championships this year. The racing engines will be crafted by Celtic Performance engine tuner Mark Rozema, and the suspension by California tuning expert Dave Moss of Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning. OnTheThrottle.TV will document each race weekend and post the shows in the days immediately following each round of competition. “We’re so pleased to have secured Chaz for the 2007 season, particularly after his spectacular debut last October at the Mid-Ohio AMA Superbike Shootout,” said Celtic team owner Barry Gilsenan. “Between Chaz’s world class skills and the extra support from Yamaha with our R6’s, we’re looking to challenge for the podium every race weekend.” Chaz Davies, 19 years young, brings a wealth of British and World GP racing experience to the AMA grid consistently finishing among the Top 10 in the World 250 GP Championship aboard privateer equipment. World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson had this to say regarding his fellow countryman, “I know Chaz really well. If he gets the right opportunity here (AMA), he can battle for any championship”¦I think you’re looking at a future champion, definitely.” Dave Moss brings 10 years of suspension tuning to the Celtic pits. “When Barry invited me to the Dunlop tire test last month, I was continually amazed with Chaz’s natural talent and ability to put the track together quickly. I put him through a series of tests and was completely satisfied that we could work together and communicate effectively. I was also glad to see how warmly he was greeted and how well he was treated by the factory riders there. He rode exceptionally well for his first time at Daytona and it didn’t go unnoticed.” For information about the various Celtic Racing programs visit www.CelticRacing.com http://www.onthethrottle.tv/ www.chaz57.com

Prepainted Bodywork Auction To Benefit The Red Flag Fund For Injured Road Racers

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Tye Red Flag Fund is auctioning off one set of Sebimoto pre-painted bodywork, courtesy of Fred Renz from Yoyodyne (www.yoyodyneti.com) Auction runs through 1/22/07. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170071821344 The proceeds of this auction will go to supporting seriously injured Road Racers throughout the country. Red Flag Fund, Inc. is non-stock, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable company formed to provide financial assistance to seriously injured motorcycle road racers, as well as educate motorcycle riders on the importance of proper safety gear. For more information, go to http://www.redflagfund.org/ Jeff Kufalk President Red Flag Fund Inc. www.redflagfund.org 262.993.5416

Harley-Davidson Sales Up 8.5% Worldwide

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS REVENUE AND EARNINGS GROWTH FOR 2006 Annual Worldwide Retail Sales Increase 8.5 Percent Milwaukee, Wis., January 18, 2007 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.50 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the year-ago quarter, an 11.9 percent increase. Net income for the quarter was $252.4 million compared to $230.0 million, an increase of 9.7 percent over the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.97, a 15.5 percent increase compared to last year’s $0.84. Revenue for the full year was $5.80 billion, compared with $5.34 billion in 2005, an 8.6 percent increase. Wholesale shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 349,196 units for the year, a 6.1 percent increase compared to 2005. Net income for the year was $1.04 billion, an 8.7 percent increase versus last year’s $959.6 million. Diluted EPS for the full year were $3.93, a 15.2 percent increase compared with $3.41 in 2005. “After more than two decades of uninterrupted growth at Harley-Davidson, our dedicated employees and passionate dealers have once again delivered excellent results,” said Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer. “I couldn’t ask for a more committed workforce and dealer network.” “In 2006, the Company’s revenue and earnings surpassed 2005 results demonstrating continued growth. At the same time, our dealers achieved impressive Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales volumes. The enthusiastic worldwide response to the changes in our 2007 models contributed to an 8.5 percent increase in retail sales during the year,” said Ziemer. “Furthermore, the Company continued to return significant value to shareholders in 2006. We increased dividend payments by 22.5 percent over the prior year and repurchased 19.3 million shares of our common stock during 2006 at a cost of $1.06 billion.” “As we look to the future, we believe Harley-Davidson will deliver EPS growth in the range of 11 17 percent each year through 2009. On an annual basis we expect solid revenue growth, margin improvement, and the benefits of strong free cash flow to drive this earnings growth,” said Ziemer. The Company also expects to ship between 82,000 and 84,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the first quarter of 2007. Motorcycles and Related Products Segment Fourth Quarter Results Revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $1.22 billion, an increase of $135.6 million or 12.5 percent over the same period last year. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles totaled 92,848 units, an increase of 5,260 units or 6.0 percent over last year’s fourth quarter. Revenue from Parts and Accessories (P&A), which consists of Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, totaled $179.2 million, an increase of $9.3 million or 5.5 percent over the year-ago quarter. Revenue from General Merchandise, which consists of MotorClothes apparel and collectibles, totaled $70.6 million, an increase of $10.1 million or 16.7 percent over the year-ago quarter. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2006 was 38.0 percent of revenue compared to 38.3 percent for the fourth quarter last year. Fourth quarter operating margin decreased to 22.8 percent from 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005. Motorcycle Retail Sales Data During the fourth quarter, worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 6.4 percent over the prior year quarter. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 0.3 percent for the quarter while the heavyweight motorcycle industry in the U.S. decreased 1.7 percent. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 29.4 percent in international markets during the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter retail sales increased 31.2 percent in Europe; Japan was up 19.6 percent; Canada was up 37.4 percent and all other international markets combined were up 34.0 percent. Worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 8.5 percent in 2006 compared to 2005. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 5.9 percent while the U.S. heavyweight motorcycle market was up 4.9 percent for the same period. In our international markets, Harley-Davidson retail sales for the full year grew 18.6 percent. Retail sales in Europe increased 14.6 percent; Japan was up 16.3 percent; Canada was up 15.9 percent and all other international markets combined were up 34.3 percent. Financial Services Segment Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) reported fourth quarter operating income of $47.6 million, an increase of $8.1 million or 20.7 percent compared to the year-ago quarter. The increase is primarily due to higher wholesale and retail net interest income. Income Tax Rate The Company’s fourth quarter effective income tax rate was 35.1 percent compared to 35.5 percent in the same quarter last year. This decrease primarily reflects the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit. The Company’s full year effective tax rate in 2006 was 35.8 percent. Harley-Davidson, Inc. – Twelve Month Results For the fiscal year ended 2006, revenue totaled $5.80 billion, an 8.6 percent increase over 2005. EPS were $3.93, an increase of 15.2 percent compared to 2005. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 349,196 units in 2006, a 6.1 percent increase compared to last year’s 329,017 units. Harley-Davidson motorcycle revenue was $4.55 billion, up 8.8 percent compared to last year’s $4.18 billion. P&A revenue totaled $862.3 million, a 5.7 percent increase over last year’s $815.7 million. General Merchandise revenue totaled $277.5 million, a 12.0 percent increase compared to $247.9 million during 2005. Motorcycle segment gross margin for the full year was 38.5 percent of revenue compared to 38.2 percent for 2005. Full year 2006 operating margin increased to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent compared to the prior year. HDFS operating income was $210.7 million, a 10.0 percent increase over last year’s $191.6 million. Cash Flow Cash and marketable securities totaled $896.5 million as of December 31, 2006. Cash flow from operations was $761.8 million and capital expenditures were $219.6 million during 2006. In 2007, capital expenditures are expected to be between $300 million and $325 million. Stock Repurchase The Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $151.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2006. For the full year of 2006, the Company repurchased 19.3 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.06 billion. On December 31, 2006, the Company had 258,052,356 shares of common stock outstanding. As of December 31, 2006, there are 22.8 million shares remaining on two board-approved share repurchase authorizations. An additional board-approved share repurchase authorization is in place to offset option exercises. Company Background 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, 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 provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and their retail customers. Forward-Looking Statements The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company’s ability to (i) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead, (ii) manage production capacity and production changes, (iii) manage supply chain issues, (iv) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace, (v) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, (vi) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers and distributors, (vii) continue to develop the capacity of its distributor and dealer network, (viii) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations, (ix) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, (x) manage regional and worldwide demographic trends and economic and political conditions, including healthcare inflation, pension reform and tax changes (xi) manage the credit quality and recovery rates of HDFS’s loan portfolio, (xii) retain and attract talented employees and (xiii) detect any defects in our motorcycles to minimize delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation. In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s ability to sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealer network to sell them to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company. In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.

Fast By Ferracci MV Agusta Has Switched From Pirelli To Dunlop

When the Fast By Ferracci (FBF) MV Agusta team started making plans to race in the 2007 AMA Championship, it originally intended to race in Superstock on Pirelli tires. The team even conducted two tests with American Matt Lynn and Italian Luca Scassa riding Superstock-spec MV Agusta F4-1000Rs on Superstock-spec Pirelli slicks at JenningsGP and Daytona International Speedway. Between those tests, however, FBF Team Owner Eraldo Ferracci and the powers that be at MV Agusta headquarters in Italy decided to change plans and race in AMA Superbike. And that change has led to FBF MV Agusta breaking a “gentleman’s agreement” with Pirelli and doing a deal with Dunlop. “Yes, it’s true,” Ferracci told Roadracingworld.com, confirming his team has switched from Pirelli to Dunlop tires. “We don’t want to put up or put down anybody, but because we need so many tires [and] they [Pirelli] no have enough tire for everybody who request. So they don’t want to short me tires, so I choose the other company [Dunlop]. I talk to them, and they have enough tire available and that’s what we did. “[Pirelli] have all the 16.5[-inch tires] in World Superbike. In America it’s a little bit problem because Pirelli in America is new. So when they allocated all the Pirelli tires, they no think about Superbike. They were thinking about Superstock. “They say, ‘Whoa! We already made all the arrangements, so many tires for the World Championship, so many tires for the American Championship, so many tires for this and that. We no put on 16.5 inch tires for Superbike in America because we intended to do Superstock.’ So that is why we stopped with Pirelli, because even if I wanted say, ‘OK, but I want to do 16.5-inch,’ And they say, ‘We already build those tires, we already budgeted those tires for the World Championship.'” “We had originally spoke to Eraldo when he visited Mid-Ohio in [September] 2006,” Pirelli North America Road Race Manager Richard Moore told Roadracingworld.com. “When he came there he mentioned he would be running in Superstock. We had budgeted and prepared for them to do Superstock, and Superstock does 17-inch slicks. “Then Eraldo contacts us and says he wants to try the tires and the riders out at JenningsGP. So we supplied him with some tires to do that. Everything went well down there. They broke the track record, and we’re on a roll. “Then we don’t hear from him. And the next thing we know, we read in the press — probably on your website — that he’s going to be running Superbike. We thought, ‘Well, that’s nice.'” Even though there was some confusion on which class Ferracci’s team would run and his MV Agustas were in a very early state of tune, Moore still invited Ferracci’s team to Daytona in December 2006 to use Pirelli’s tire test as essentially free set-up time. “After the tire test is when we talked this over,” continued Moore. “He said, ‘This is what I need to make this [Superbike] happen.’ We said, ‘That’s fine, but we’re not ready for that. That involves a whole different series of costs that haven’t been budgeted or prepared for.’ In other words, he’s changing his mind. We’re not changing ours. I guess he wasn’t happy with that and went to another manufacturer and they found a way to make something work out. “He’s expecting R&D level support for Superbike in the U.S. We don’t want to mislead anyone. R&D level support is available [only] at the World Superbike level. So we told him our efforts [in America] were focused more on Superstock, and him switching to Superbike means that he can’t have that level of support unless he’s in that arena. It’s not because he’s not a good guy. It’s the whole support structure behind that.” When asked for his feelings on the development, Moore said, ‘It’s like when you have a party. You invite all your friends and hope they all come. It’s disappointing when all of our friends don’t show up, but you’re still going to have the party.” Ferracci said his team is currently waiting on Italy’s extended holiday season to end so he can get the special parts he needs to finish building his first batch of F4-1000R Superbikes, which are being assembled by FBF crew members in Italy. After assembly and dyno testing, the bikes will be crated up and shipped to America and hopefully track tested by the middle of February.

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Dave Stephens

FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Monday, January 22, 2007 at 1:00p.m. at the Oakdale Memorial Cemetary beginning in the Chapel, which is located on the grounds of the cemetary. The address is: 1401 S. Grand Ave. Glendora, CA 91740 626-335-0281. Alessandro Assanti Aliso Viejo, California

Northern Ireland’s Seeley Looking For Another Ride At Daytona

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FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Hello, it’s probably too late a notice but I was hoping you could put a bit in your magazine about me looking for a ride at Daytona this year, if it is too late could you maybe pass the word around that I’m available? I really enjoyed my time in the States last year especially the fortnight I stayed to compete at Daytona. I suppose with it being my first time to America and getting the results I did I would just love to get back over and try to better them results. I hope to also get to Road America, Elkhart Lake this year–class track! Many thanks! Alastair Seeley 2006 Team Celtic Rider Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland [email protected] telephone mobile 011-44-775-640-6798 telephone home 011-44-289-335-1365

1973 IOM TT Winner Peter Williams To Appear At NYC Motorcycle Show This Saturday

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Peter Williams winner of the 1973 Isle Of Man TT will be attending the NYC Motorcycle Show on Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He will be at the Moto Euro booth, aside the ’73 Monocoque Norton he made so famous. Please come by and say hello.

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Signs With Hotbodies

Team M4 EMGO Suzuki Signs Sponsorship Deal to Use Hotbodies Racing Bodywork And Windscreens Hotbodies Racing is proud to announce the signing of a new exclusive bodywork and windscreen sponsorship agreement with Team Hammer, Inc., racing as Team M4 EMGO Suzuki. For 2007 and beyond, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki will exclusively use Hotbodies Racing bodywork and windscreens on its fleet of Suzuki GSX-R racebikes, in the AMA Superbike Series. Rider Geoff May will compete on a GSX-R1000 in Superstock and on a GSX-R600 in Supersport. May’s teammate, Michael Barnes, will be racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport and Formula Xtreme, while new team rider Michael Beck will be exclusively racing a GSX-R600 in Supersport. Hotbodies Racing principal Roger Davis said, “Our sponsorship of the M4 EMGO Suzuki team is particularly special for us because of our history with riders Geoff May and Michael Barnes, and with this team’s top-level professionalism. Back in 2004, Geoff and ‘Barney’ were two of the first riders in our Team Hotbodies Racing program. They’ve progressed to the top level on M4 EMGO Suzuki machines, taking second and third in the AMA Supersport Championship last year; it’s clear what this team and these riders can do.” M4 EMGO Suzuki team manager Keith Perry said, “We’ve seen the quality of Hotbodies Racing bodywork increase dramatically over the last couple years, and we’ve been impressed with the Hotbodies bodywork we’ve fitted to our 2007 racebikes. No one is more enthusiastic about the sport than Roger Davis, so we’re happy to be working with him to continue developing and refining his products.” About Hotbodies Racing Hotbodies Racing specializes in manufacturing performance parts for performance bikes. Hotbodies Racing is the design leader in Undertails, Windscreens, Flush-Mount Signals, Huggers and full-race Bodywork. Hotbodies Racing supports the sport with sponsorship and its own in-house race team, and encourages dealer inquiries. For more information visit: www.hotbodiesracing.com.

More On Marcel Fortney, R.I.P.

Templeton CA, January 18, 2007 – The motorcycle industry unexpectedly lost one of its best known and most loved veterans, Marcel Fortney, who suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA near Paso Robles on Monday, January 15th. Fortney, 49, was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited. “It’s unbelievable that Marcel is no longer with us,” said Parts Unlimited chief Jeff Fox. “I’ve known him since he was representing Pirelli back in the ’80s and there wasn’t a more knowledgeable or personable guy in the business.” Fortney’s career in motorcycling spanned nearly 30 years, dating back to his first job with Cycle Guide magazine. He worked in various sales and marketing capacities with many of the industry’s most respected firms including Fox Racing, Pirelli, Yoshimura, Artehouse, and most recently, AGV Helmets. Fortney had also owned and operated several San Francisco Bay area motorcycle dealerships. “‘Shocking’ doesn’t begin to describe Marcel’s passing,” said Justyn Amstutz, Executive Vice President and COO at National Powersport Auctions and a close friend of Fortney’s. “Scott Cox and I were just with him last weekend preparing for the third Monterey Classic Bike Auction.” “Calm, cool, and creative; that was Marcel,” continued Amstutz. “I just can’t believe he’s gone. Not only was he a leader in our industry but those of us blessed enough to also know him as a friend will miss him very much.” Marcel Fortney leaves his wife, Christie, and daughter Mackie, 14. A private memorial service is scheduled for noon on Sunday, January 28th in Ojai, CA and all of Marcel’s friends are welcome to attend. A potluck meal will also take place for those who would like to participate. For further details about the memorial please call 760-436-9937. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in behalf of Marcel’s daughter to: The Mackie Memorial Fund c/o Mid State Bank 1207 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 For information regarding the fund contact Patti Michaels at 805-646-0111.

New Vintage Road Race Series Launched In Southwest

Road Race Southwest (~http://www.roadracesw.com~) and Sandia Motorcycle Racing Inc (~http://www.smri-racing.org~) have teamed up to present the 2007 Southwest Vintage Cup road race series. Following the tremendous success of last December’s Classic Superbike and Vintage GP Sprints, which were held in conjunction with Road Race Southwest’s final round, a decision was made to form a new four-race series for the 2007 race season. Two races will be hosted by Road Race Southwest and two races will be hosted by Sandia Motorcycle Racing Inc. The dates for the series are: February 18, 2007 @ Firebird Raceway (West circuit), RRSW July 14-15, 2007 @ Sandia Raceway, SMRI August 4-5, 2007 @ Sandia Raceway, SMRI November 4, 2007 @ Firebird Raceway (Main circuit), RRSW Vintage class rules developed at SMRI will govern the racing and class structure. Motorcycles built through the 1978 model year are eligible to enter Historic Vintage classes. Historic Vintage will be subdivided into Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight classifications. Modifications allowed in HV classes must be period appropriate. Most motorcycles built through 1983 are eligible to enter Super Vintage. Super Vintage has displacement and configuration limits but are allowed unlimited modification. More information on the Southwest Vintage Cup series, and a complete listing of class rules and entry procedures may be found at: ~http://www.roadracesw.com/vintage.html~ or ~http://www.smri-racing.org~

Meet Chaz Davies At NYC Motorcycle Show

Chaz Davies, the former 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix star who caused quite a stir when he finished fifth in his AMA Supersport debut at Mid-Ohio in October, is scheduled to appear all three days of the New York motorcycle show in Celtic Racing’s booth. Davies ran the whole Mid-Ohio Supersport race in the company of Champion Jamie Hacking, their duel remembered by thousands of television viewers. Davies will ride for New York-based Celtic Racing on Yamaha machinery in next season’s AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme Championships. Show attendees can find Chaz at the Celtic Racing Booth answering questions and signing autographs. More on Chaz Davies, from another press release issued by Celtic Racing: CELTIC DOCUMENTARY Celtic Racing, OnTheThrottle.TV, and Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning announce a joint venture to air (via the web) a behind the scenes documentary of Chaz Davies’ 2007 rookie season in the AMA. Chaz Davies, Wales – UK, will pilot Yamaha’s venerable R6 for Celtic Racing in the AMA Supersport and Formula Xtreme Championships this year. The racing engines will be crafted by Celtic Performance engine tuner Mark Rozema, and the suspension by California tuning expert Dave Moss of Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning. OnTheThrottle.TV will document each race weekend and post the shows in the days immediately following each round of competition. “We’re so pleased to have secured Chaz for the 2007 season, particularly after his spectacular debut last October at the Mid-Ohio AMA Superbike Shootout,” said Celtic team owner Barry Gilsenan. “Between Chaz’s world class skills and the extra support from Yamaha with our R6’s, we’re looking to challenge for the podium every race weekend.” Chaz Davies, 19 years young, brings a wealth of British and World GP racing experience to the AMA grid consistently finishing among the Top 10 in the World 250 GP Championship aboard privateer equipment. World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson had this to say regarding his fellow countryman, “I know Chaz really well. If he gets the right opportunity here (AMA), he can battle for any championship”¦I think you’re looking at a future champion, definitely.” Dave Moss brings 10 years of suspension tuning to the Celtic pits. “When Barry invited me to the Dunlop tire test last month, I was continually amazed with Chaz’s natural talent and ability to put the track together quickly. I put him through a series of tests and was completely satisfied that we could work together and communicate effectively. I was also glad to see how warmly he was greeted and how well he was treated by the factory riders there. He rode exceptionally well for his first time at Daytona and it didn’t go unnoticed.” For information about the various Celtic Racing programs visit www.CelticRacing.com http://www.onthethrottle.tv/ www.chaz57.com

Prepainted Bodywork Auction To Benefit The Red Flag Fund For Injured Road Racers

Tye Red Flag Fund is auctioning off one set of Sebimoto pre-painted bodywork, courtesy of Fred Renz from Yoyodyne (www.yoyodyneti.com) Auction runs through 1/22/07. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170071821344 The proceeds of this auction will go to supporting seriously injured Road Racers throughout the country. Red Flag Fund, Inc. is non-stock, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable company formed to provide financial assistance to seriously injured motorcycle road racers, as well as educate motorcycle riders on the importance of proper safety gear. For more information, go to http://www.redflagfund.org/ Jeff Kufalk President Red Flag Fund Inc. www.redflagfund.org 262.993.5416

Harley-Davidson Sales Up 8.5% Worldwide

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS REVENUE AND EARNINGS GROWTH FOR 2006 Annual Worldwide Retail Sales Increase 8.5 Percent Milwaukee, Wis., January 18, 2007 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.50 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the year-ago quarter, an 11.9 percent increase. Net income for the quarter was $252.4 million compared to $230.0 million, an increase of 9.7 percent over the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.97, a 15.5 percent increase compared to last year’s $0.84. Revenue for the full year was $5.80 billion, compared with $5.34 billion in 2005, an 8.6 percent increase. Wholesale shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 349,196 units for the year, a 6.1 percent increase compared to 2005. Net income for the year was $1.04 billion, an 8.7 percent increase versus last year’s $959.6 million. Diluted EPS for the full year were $3.93, a 15.2 percent increase compared with $3.41 in 2005. “After more than two decades of uninterrupted growth at Harley-Davidson, our dedicated employees and passionate dealers have once again delivered excellent results,” said Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer. “I couldn’t ask for a more committed workforce and dealer network.” “In 2006, the Company’s revenue and earnings surpassed 2005 results demonstrating continued growth. At the same time, our dealers achieved impressive Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales volumes. The enthusiastic worldwide response to the changes in our 2007 models contributed to an 8.5 percent increase in retail sales during the year,” said Ziemer. “Furthermore, the Company continued to return significant value to shareholders in 2006. We increased dividend payments by 22.5 percent over the prior year and repurchased 19.3 million shares of our common stock during 2006 at a cost of $1.06 billion.” “As we look to the future, we believe Harley-Davidson will deliver EPS growth in the range of 11 17 percent each year through 2009. On an annual basis we expect solid revenue growth, margin improvement, and the benefits of strong free cash flow to drive this earnings growth,” said Ziemer. The Company also expects to ship between 82,000 and 84,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the first quarter of 2007. Motorcycles and Related Products Segment Fourth Quarter Results Revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $1.22 billion, an increase of $135.6 million or 12.5 percent over the same period last year. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles totaled 92,848 units, an increase of 5,260 units or 6.0 percent over last year’s fourth quarter. Revenue from Parts and Accessories (P&A), which consists of Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, totaled $179.2 million, an increase of $9.3 million or 5.5 percent over the year-ago quarter. Revenue from General Merchandise, which consists of MotorClothes apparel and collectibles, totaled $70.6 million, an increase of $10.1 million or 16.7 percent over the year-ago quarter. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2006 was 38.0 percent of revenue compared to 38.3 percent for the fourth quarter last year. Fourth quarter operating margin decreased to 22.8 percent from 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005. Motorcycle Retail Sales Data During the fourth quarter, worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 6.4 percent over the prior year quarter. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 0.3 percent for the quarter while the heavyweight motorcycle industry in the U.S. decreased 1.7 percent. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 29.4 percent in international markets during the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Fourth quarter retail sales increased 31.2 percent in Europe; Japan was up 19.6 percent; Canada was up 37.4 percent and all other international markets combined were up 34.0 percent. Worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 8.5 percent in 2006 compared to 2005. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 5.9 percent while the U.S. heavyweight motorcycle market was up 4.9 percent for the same period. In our international markets, Harley-Davidson retail sales for the full year grew 18.6 percent. Retail sales in Europe increased 14.6 percent; Japan was up 16.3 percent; Canada was up 15.9 percent and all other international markets combined were up 34.3 percent. Financial Services Segment Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) reported fourth quarter operating income of $47.6 million, an increase of $8.1 million or 20.7 percent compared to the year-ago quarter. The increase is primarily due to higher wholesale and retail net interest income. Income Tax Rate The Company’s fourth quarter effective income tax rate was 35.1 percent compared to 35.5 percent in the same quarter last year. This decrease primarily reflects the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit. The Company’s full year effective tax rate in 2006 was 35.8 percent. Harley-Davidson, Inc. – Twelve Month Results For the fiscal year ended 2006, revenue totaled $5.80 billion, an 8.6 percent increase over 2005. EPS were $3.93, an increase of 15.2 percent compared to 2005. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 349,196 units in 2006, a 6.1 percent increase compared to last year’s 329,017 units. Harley-Davidson motorcycle revenue was $4.55 billion, up 8.8 percent compared to last year’s $4.18 billion. P&A revenue totaled $862.3 million, a 5.7 percent increase over last year’s $815.7 million. General Merchandise revenue totaled $277.5 million, a 12.0 percent increase compared to $247.9 million during 2005. Motorcycle segment gross margin for the full year was 38.5 percent of revenue compared to 38.2 percent for 2005. Full year 2006 operating margin increased to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent compared to the prior year. HDFS operating income was $210.7 million, a 10.0 percent increase over last year’s $191.6 million. Cash Flow Cash and marketable securities totaled $896.5 million as of December 31, 2006. Cash flow from operations was $761.8 million and capital expenditures were $219.6 million during 2006. In 2007, capital expenditures are expected to be between $300 million and $325 million. Stock Repurchase The Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $151.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2006. For the full year of 2006, the Company repurchased 19.3 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.06 billion. On December 31, 2006, the Company had 258,052,356 shares of common stock outstanding. As of December 31, 2006, there are 22.8 million shares remaining on two board-approved share repurchase authorizations. An additional board-approved share repurchase authorization is in place to offset option exercises. Company Background 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, 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 provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and their retail customers. Forward-Looking Statements The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company’s ability to (i) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead, (ii) manage production capacity and production changes, (iii) manage supply chain issues, (iv) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace, (v) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, (vi) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers and distributors, (vii) continue to develop the capacity of its distributor and dealer network, (viii) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations, (ix) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, (x) manage regional and worldwide demographic trends and economic and political conditions, including healthcare inflation, pension reform and tax changes (xi) manage the credit quality and recovery rates of HDFS’s loan portfolio, (xii) retain and attract talented employees and (xiii) detect any defects in our motorcycles to minimize delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation. In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s ability to sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealer network to sell them to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company. In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.

Fast By Ferracci MV Agusta Has Switched From Pirelli To Dunlop

When the Fast By Ferracci (FBF) MV Agusta team started making plans to race in the 2007 AMA Championship, it originally intended to race in Superstock on Pirelli tires. The team even conducted two tests with American Matt Lynn and Italian Luca Scassa riding Superstock-spec MV Agusta F4-1000Rs on Superstock-spec Pirelli slicks at JenningsGP and Daytona International Speedway. Between those tests, however, FBF Team Owner Eraldo Ferracci and the powers that be at MV Agusta headquarters in Italy decided to change plans and race in AMA Superbike. And that change has led to FBF MV Agusta breaking a “gentleman’s agreement” with Pirelli and doing a deal with Dunlop. “Yes, it’s true,” Ferracci told Roadracingworld.com, confirming his team has switched from Pirelli to Dunlop tires. “We don’t want to put up or put down anybody, but because we need so many tires [and] they [Pirelli] no have enough tire for everybody who request. So they don’t want to short me tires, so I choose the other company [Dunlop]. I talk to them, and they have enough tire available and that’s what we did. “[Pirelli] have all the 16.5[-inch tires] in World Superbike. In America it’s a little bit problem because Pirelli in America is new. So when they allocated all the Pirelli tires, they no think about Superbike. They were thinking about Superstock. “They say, ‘Whoa! We already made all the arrangements, so many tires for the World Championship, so many tires for the American Championship, so many tires for this and that. We no put on 16.5 inch tires for Superbike in America because we intended to do Superstock.’ So that is why we stopped with Pirelli, because even if I wanted say, ‘OK, but I want to do 16.5-inch,’ And they say, ‘We already build those tires, we already budgeted those tires for the World Championship.'” “We had originally spoke to Eraldo when he visited Mid-Ohio in [September] 2006,” Pirelli North America Road Race Manager Richard Moore told Roadracingworld.com. “When he came there he mentioned he would be running in Superstock. We had budgeted and prepared for them to do Superstock, and Superstock does 17-inch slicks. “Then Eraldo contacts us and says he wants to try the tires and the riders out at JenningsGP. So we supplied him with some tires to do that. Everything went well down there. They broke the track record, and we’re on a roll. “Then we don’t hear from him. And the next thing we know, we read in the press — probably on your website — that he’s going to be running Superbike. We thought, ‘Well, that’s nice.'” Even though there was some confusion on which class Ferracci’s team would run and his MV Agustas were in a very early state of tune, Moore still invited Ferracci’s team to Daytona in December 2006 to use Pirelli’s tire test as essentially free set-up time. “After the tire test is when we talked this over,” continued Moore. “He said, ‘This is what I need to make this [Superbike] happen.’ We said, ‘That’s fine, but we’re not ready for that. That involves a whole different series of costs that haven’t been budgeted or prepared for.’ In other words, he’s changing his mind. We’re not changing ours. I guess he wasn’t happy with that and went to another manufacturer and they found a way to make something work out. “He’s expecting R&D level support for Superbike in the U.S. We don’t want to mislead anyone. R&D level support is available [only] at the World Superbike level. So we told him our efforts [in America] were focused more on Superstock, and him switching to Superbike means that he can’t have that level of support unless he’s in that arena. It’s not because he’s not a good guy. It’s the whole support structure behind that.” When asked for his feelings on the development, Moore said, ‘It’s like when you have a party. You invite all your friends and hope they all come. It’s disappointing when all of our friends don’t show up, but you’re still going to have the party.” Ferracci said his team is currently waiting on Italy’s extended holiday season to end so he can get the special parts he needs to finish building his first batch of F4-1000R Superbikes, which are being assembled by FBF crew members in Italy. After assembly and dyno testing, the bikes will be crated up and shipped to America and hopefully track tested by the middle of February.

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Dave Stephens

FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Monday, January 22, 2007 at 1:00p.m. at the Oakdale Memorial Cemetary beginning in the Chapel, which is located on the grounds of the cemetary. The address is: 1401 S. Grand Ave. Glendora, CA 91740 626-335-0281. Alessandro Assanti Aliso Viejo, California

Northern Ireland’s Seeley Looking For Another Ride At Daytona

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Hello, it’s probably too late a notice but I was hoping you could put a bit in your magazine about me looking for a ride at Daytona this year, if it is too late could you maybe pass the word around that I’m available? I really enjoyed my time in the States last year especially the fortnight I stayed to compete at Daytona. I suppose with it being my first time to America and getting the results I did I would just love to get back over and try to better them results. I hope to also get to Road America, Elkhart Lake this year–class track! Many thanks! Alastair Seeley 2006 Team Celtic Rider Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland [email protected] telephone mobile 011-44-775-640-6798 telephone home 011-44-289-335-1365

1973 IOM TT Winner Peter Williams To Appear At NYC Motorcycle Show This Saturday

Peter Williams winner of the 1973 Isle Of Man TT will be attending the NYC Motorcycle Show on Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He will be at the Moto Euro booth, aside the ’73 Monocoque Norton he made so famous. Please come by and say hello.