Harley-Davidson recalls more than 250K bikes globally; brakes can fail

MILWAUKEE — Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 250,000 motorcycles because the brakes might fail.Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say the recall covers more than 30 models from the 2008 through 2011 model years.

Amid sales drop, Harley-Davidson wants to teach more to ride

MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson is placing a renewed emphasis on teaching people to ride as part of its efforts to attract more customers.The Milwaukee-based company's decision to expand the number of dealerships with a Harley "Riding Academy" comes as the industry grapples with years of declining sales and an aging customer base.The program launched in 2000 with about 50 locations and now 245 dealerships in the U.S. offer the three- or four-day course.

House Speaker Paul Ryan touts tax reform at Harley-Davidson factory

MENOMONEE FALLS — House Speaker Paul Ryan plans talked tax reform and Foxconn at a Harley-Davidson factory outside of Milwaukee.Ryan toured the factory in Menomonee Falls on Monday, held a round table discussion with company leaders and then took questions from reporters.

“It’s a perfect fit:" Milwaukee Bucks, Harley-Davidson team up for jersey patch sponsorship

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Bucks and Harley-Davidson announced Thursday, August 10th that they have forged a multi-year global agreement featuring Harley-Davidson’s black, orange and white bar and shield logo on Bucks game jerseys beginning in the 2017-18 season.

House of Harley-Davidson adding new dealership location in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- House of Harley-Davidson, with locations in Milwaukee and Racine, is adding to its family of dealerships with a new location.A news release issued on Monday, July 31st indicates the House of Harley-Davidson plans to establish a Secondary Retail Location , or a satellite dealership under their main dealership in Greenfield, at 2842 S. 5th Court in Milwaukee.

Summerfest, Harley-Davidson partner up for another 5 years at Maier Festival Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival and Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced on Thursday, June 8th a new five-year contract extension for sponsorship of the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse at Maier Festival Park.

Harley-Davidson recalls bikes; oil line can detach and cause crash

DETROIT — Harley-Davidson is recalling about 46,000 motorcycles in the U.S. because an oil line can come loose, spewing oil into the path of the rear tire.The recall covers certain 2017 Electra Glide, Road King, Street Glide and Road Glide models built from July 2, 2016 through May 9, 2017.Harley says a clamp on an engine oil cooler line may not have been installed correctly.

Hear that? Harley-Davidson riders set off on 30th annual MDA Ride for Life

MILWAUKEE -- The rumble of Harley-Davidson motorcycles could be heard throughout parts of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday morning, May 3rd -- as more than 120 riders set off on the 30th annual MDA Ride for Life.

Summerfest announces Harley-Davidson Roadhouse headliners and performance dates

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials on Wednesday, April 19th announced the lineup of headliners slated for the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life during Summerfest’s 50th.The Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners: