25th Anniversary Event Highlights Include Fall Ride, Plant Tours and Demo Rides MILWAUKEE The Harley-Davidson Motor Company will host the 2006 Tomahawk Open House and Fall Ride activities on September 14 – 17, 2006 at its Tomahawk Operations in Tomahawk, Wis. Tours of both Tomahawk Harley-Davidson facilities will be offered from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Sept. 15 – 16. There will also be a new motorcycle display and Bubba Blackwell will perform free motorcycle stunt shows at the Kaphaem plant at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on those days. Harley-Davidson merchandise will be sold at both plants. Proceeds of those sales support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which is a significant component on the Tomahawk events. 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle demo rides will be available 9 a.m. 3 p.m. at Sara Park on Sept. 14 16, and 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 17, to those with a valid motorcycle license and appropriate riding gear. The event is also a Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) pin stop and includes food vendors and commemorative merchandise sales. Other events at Sara Park include the Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum, MDA fundraisers, live entertainment and music, Wisconsin State Patrol motorcycle demonstrations, children’s attractions and fashion shows. The Thunder Parade on Friday will begin with the dedication of the new Tomahawk School Complex gymnasium floor donated by the Harley-Davidson Foundation. Line-up for the Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Tomahawk High School parking lot. The parade travels 18 miles of beautiful Northwoods scenery before ending in downtown Tomahawk. “The Open House and Fall Ride is an excellent opportunity for our customers and riders to come and see our facilities and enjoy our area,” said Mike Heerhold, General Manager of Harley-Davidson Tomahawk Operations. “We welcome everyone as Harley enthusiasts come to meet friends, enjoy the ride and the fall colors in Wisconsin, and support MDA.” Tomahawk’s Downtown Street Dances offer enthusiasts the chance to look at the motorcycles, as well as enjoy food, vendor displays, and live bands under the stars. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. 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, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.