Harley-Davidson Opens RoadStore New Section of www.harley-davidson.com
22 November 1999
Harley-Davidson Opens Doors on the RoadStore New Section of www.harley-davidson.com Now Available For BrowsingMILWAUKEE, Nov. 22 -- Harley-Davidson riders who spend their days on the open road can now browse for products at night. The Genuine Harley-Davidson RoadStore(TM), opening today at http://www.harley-davidson.com , takes a dramatic leap forward in providing product information to riders. The RoadStore features products from Harley-Davidson's Genuine Motor Accessories and MotorClothes product lines. Though customers can't make purchases yet, the RoadStore allows them to browse through the entire product collection and to create a wish list for their next visit to a Harley-Davidson dealer. "One of our objectives with this program is to enable dealers to establish and maintain close relationships with customers," said Ken Ostermann, interactive communications manager for Harley-Davidson. "The initial phase of the RoadStore brings a tremendous amount of product information to the consumer. A future, pilot-phase of the program will connect selected dealers with customers for online sales through the RoadStore section of our web site." The site has been designed to make it easy for owners to learn about products that fit their motorcycle and style of riding. New and existing Harley enthusiasts will find the MotorClothes section a great way to view Harley-Davidson's offering of apparel and collectibles, as well as learn about product features. New products will also be highlighted in the RoadStore, giving visitors a great place to learn about what is new from Harley-Davidson. Even riders who are interested in "traditional" shopping will benefit from the RoadStore. The Company's dealer locator has undergone significant enhancements. The new locator features the ability to search for a local dealer, maps to dealer locations, lists of dealership services, and it also provides driving directions. The Motor Company intends to pilot the online sales component of the RoadStore next year through selected dealers. 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 and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc., provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers. For more information, visit http://www.harley-davidson.com .