Harley Davidson

What picture immediately springs into mind when Harley-Davidson is mentioned? The average person in an association game would likely say, "motorcycle". Indeed, Harley and motorcycle seem almost synonymous. Harley-Davidson is a household name to motorcycle enthusiasts, and the company is inarguably successful. In fact, they just celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2003. However, success was not always easy for this well-known company. It is no secret that they went through a major crisis in the mid-1980…

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