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Harley sees profits swell
Harley Davidson has recorded a 16 per cent rise in its profits during the third quarter of 2005.
The firm cited increased global demand for its motorbikes as it beat market predictions by increasing profits from $229million during the third quarter of last year, to $265million this year.
The good news comes just months after the legendary American manufacturer celebrated its 100th birthday.
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The improved figures led Harley Davidson to make "conservative" estimates of between 348,000 and 352,000 bike sales during 2006 because of increasing fuel costs and uncertain global economy.
Many would argue that regardless of global factors Harley Davidson will always have one of the most enthusiatic followings in the motorcycle world, a fact that was highlighted recently by fanatic Dick L. Heckendorn.
A resident of Cumberland County, USA, Mr Heckendorn recently suffered a fatal motorcycling accident.
However, thanks to Biker Burials and a specially modified Harley-Davidson Anniversary Edition RoadKing, Mr Heckondorn's casket made its final trip in style, riding on a custom built sidecar alongside the Harley.
"Everyone was very appreciative and thought it was a fitting tribute to Richard,"commented Mr Heckondorn's partner, Yvonne Malloy, to The Sentinel. "Everyone said what a great memorial it was. Dick died doing what he loved."
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