Suburban Motors during the Milwaukee Rally: Bikes, bikers, and lots of vendors!

Suburban Motors during the Milwaukee Rally: Bikes, bikers, and lots of vendors!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It may not be as big of a deal as the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration -- but the 2014 Milwaukee Rally is still a big draw -- bringing Harley riders to participating Harley-Davidson dealerships this Labor Day weekend.Participating Harley-Davidson dealerships include: Milwaukee Harley-Davidson on Silver Spring, Hal's Harley-Davdison on S.

Harley riders fill Hal's Harley-Davidson in New Berlin during annual "Rally"

Harley riders fill Hal's Harley-Davidson in New Berlin during annual "Rally"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A rumble in Milwaukee this holiday weekend as Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders from across the country rolled into the city for the 2014 "Milwaukee Rally." Hal's Harley-Davidson in New Berlin played host to several events on Saturday, August 30th -- day three of the rally."This is the week that we work for," Hal's Harley-Davidson Marketing & Events Manager Carrie Schmidt said.It was just last year that Harley riders came to Milwaukee en masse for the 110th anniversary celebration, and this holiday weekend, many of them are back for the 14th annual Milwaukee Rally."We don`t have quite as many out-of-towners on non-anniversary years, but they still come and they take their vacations and relax all weekend and just have fun," Schmidt said.Hal's Harley-Davidson is using the Milwaukee Rally to show off some of Harley's new bikes for 2015 -- including the Road Glide.

Harley-Davidson recalls bikes for ignition switch problem

Harley-Davidson recalls bikes for ignition switch problem

DETROIT (AP) — Ignition switch problems that have plagued General Motors and Chrysler have now turned up in the motorcycle business.Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 3,300 FXDL Dyna Low Rider bikes because engine vibration can turn the switches from "run" to "accessory."The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year.

Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle "Project LiveWire" to hit the big screen in 2015!

Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle "Project LiveWire" to hit the big screen in 2015!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was unveiled last month and now -- we've learned Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle, "Project LiveWire" is hitting the big screen!The electric bike will be featured in Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" -- hitting theaters in 2015.Actress Scarlett Johansson, who plays the character Natasha Romanoff -- aka Black Widow will ride the bike in a scene with Captain America.Captain America will ride the Street 750.The announcement was made to fans at San Diego's Comic-Con convention on Monday, July 28th.The movie hits theaters on May 1st, 2015.Related stories:

RECALL: Harley-Davidson recalling 66,421 touring, CVO motorcycles

RECALL: Harley-Davidson recalling 66,421 touring, CVO motorcycles

DETROIT (AP) — Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their front wheels can lock up without warning.Motorcycles with anti-lock brakes built between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014, are included in the recall.Harley-Davidson Inc.

Former Harley-Davidson employees file discrimination suit against staffing firm

Former Harley-Davidson employees file discrimination suit against staffing firm

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several former Harley-Davidson employees have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a staffing firm.According to a story in USA Today, they allege that Infosys discriminated against American workers by replacing them with temporary workers from South Asia.Harley-Davidson contracted with Infosys to staff its delivery center.Infosys has disputed the claims.Infosys says the company faced a talent shortage in the United States.

Ted Perry takes a ride on Harley's new electric bike "LiveWire" on Studio A!

Ted Perry takes a ride on Harley's new electric bike "LiveWire" on Studio A!

Grab your bike and join other riders at the Harley-Davidson Museum for Bike Night -- featuring music, fun and plenty of eye candy.Bike Night occurs every Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- but this Thursday, June 26th, Bike Night featured the debut of Harley's new electric bike.Dubbed "Project LiveWire" Harley-Davidson says the bike offers a visceral riding experience with "tire-shredding acceleration and an unmistakable new sound."

Harley-Davidson Museum prepares to open new exhibit "The American Road"

Harley-Davidson Museum prepares to open new exhibit "The American Road"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They're two words that trigger fond memories for countless people, road trip."Something that`s more about the experience, something that`s about the mystique of The American Road, and it`s something everyone can relate to," said Harley-Davidson Museum Manager of Exhibits and Curatorial Kristen Jones.The Harley-Davison Museum is preparing to open its newest exhibit "The American Road," which looks at how the road trip became an American ritual.It starts out in the 1930s with one of the last remaining original Brooks Stevens House Cars."It has a Milwaukee connection, Brook Stevens the industrial design firm is based in Milwaukee still today," said Jones.The 1950s and 60s became the golden age of road trips.That's when motels and diners with large signs and gimmicks began appearing on the side of the road."Competition was really fierce to get people to pull off the road and into different businesses and all these attractions popped up," said Jones.The exhibit also looks into the modern era of road trips."We have three motorcycles on display from a trip that was taken last year, these guys sought out the old Lincoln Highway.