Harley taps BNP for MV Agusta sale Nov 20, 2009
Harley simultaneously said it was discontinuing the Buell brand and closing the East Troy company. Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell said at the time that management elected to shut down Buell, as opposed to selling it, because its operations and distribution network were too integrated with Harley-Davidson. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
The Harley chronicles Nov 15, 2009
Fast-forward 25 years; replace the 50s with a Harley Softail and a Buell Ulysses, the Highlands with the Lowveld and you have the makings of a first-class midlife-crisis buster ... We had organised to take a Harley classic, the Softail, as well as America's answer to the BMW GS and Honda's TransAlp, the Buell Ulysses ... Buell is known for their short-wheelbase trick bikes, but the Ulysses is their real-world attempt to get a slice of the lucrative on-off-road pie. (iAfrica.com)
Racing back with Buell Nov 11, 2009
Eric Buell in his racing heyday ... Harley-Davidson has announced that it will discontinue its Buell product line and focus solely on the Harley-Davidson brand ... As sports bike fans snap up the last few models in dealerships, customers have been given the reassurance that Harley-Davidson will continue to provide full after-sales support, supplying replacement parts and service through dealerships and providing warranty coverage for Buell motorcycles. (iAfrica.com)
Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying Oct 31, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 30, 2009 11:44 PMModified Fri, Oct 30, 2009 11:44 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A $160M vision for downtown Troy Oct 29, 2009
Jeff Buell, coordinator of economic development in Troy, said city officials are "thrilled" the long-stalled project is making progress, especially during difficult economic conditions for development. Buell and Uccellini both said Friday's presentation to the IDA is a precursor to a request by United Group for a financial assistance package ... "At some point, the IDA will be involved," Buell said. (Albany Times Union)
Buell decision stuns dealers Oct 26, 2009
Although s decision to permanently end production of its Buell line of bikes stunned some local motorcycle dealership owners, many said they understood the need for the company to rid itself of the unprofitable brand given the lingering economic downturn ... Harley-Davidson management announced Oct. 15 that it would discontinue the Buell line of motorcycles ... The decision to kill off the Buell line comes just a month after motorcycle racer Danny Eslick won the AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ambulances start charging extrafor the obese Oct 23, 2009
"In order for these systems to survive and continue to provide their service, there has to be some way to recover those costs," said Jim Buell, a director at the American Ambulance Association ... It takes more time to move them and requires three to four times more crew members, who often must use expensive specialty equipment, Buell said. (MSNBC -- Health)
'COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE: GABRIEL IGLESIAS THE FLUFFY SHOP' Tour Kicks Off on Thursday, January 14 and Travels to Over 50 Cities Nationwide Oct 20, 2009
Jan. 14 BAKERSFIELD, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 15 COARSEGOLD, CA CHUKCHANSI GOLD CASINO Jan. 16 STOCKTON, CA BOB HOPE THEATRE Jan. 17 REDDING, CA CONVENTION CENTER Jan. 22 EUGENE, WA MCDONALD THEATRE Jan. 23 SEATTLE, WA MOORE THEATRE Jan. 24 SPOKANE, WA THE KNITTING FACTORY Jan. 25 MISSOULA, MT WIMA THEATRE Jan. 28 SALINAS, CA FOX THEATRE Jan. 29 SANTA ROSA, CA WELLS FARGO CENTER Jan. 30 SAN FRANCISCO, CA NOB HILL MASONIC Jan. 31 SACRAMENTO, CA CREST THEATRE Feb. 5 LOS ANGELES, CA WILTERN Feb. 6... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harley-Davidson to end Buell line, cut 180 jobs Oct 16, 2009
said Thursday that it will discontinue its Buell line of performance motorcycles and sell an Italian motorcycle unit in order to focus on its main namesake brand ... The ending of the East Troy-based Buell line of motorcycles, will result in the elimination over time of 180 jobs, with about 80 of them hourly production positions ... Employment will end for a majority of Buell employees on Dec. 18. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Profit slides 84% at Harley-Davidson Oct 16, 2009
Harley-Davidson s decision to discontinue its Buell motorcycle line and sell its recently acquired MV Agusta brand is the latest in a series of restructuring moves at Harley ... The decision to discontinue its Buell motorcycle line and sell its recently acquired MV Agusta brand, while sudden, are the latest in a series of restructuring moves at Harley, which has been hit hard by the recession ... The Milwaukee-based company, which reported an 84 percent slide in third-quarter profit, will sell... (Boston Globe)
Saluting a "real" real housewife Oct 15, 2009
The event is Oct. 24 at the Buckhead Ritz Carlton, and key committee members include Veronica Biggins, Kathy Buell, Molly and John Downs, Sharmeen and Greg Hawkins, Jo Ann Herold, Lynn-Anne Huck, Pat and John King, Leslie and Dr. Hugh McLeod, Vicki Palmer, Cammie Rice, Jack Sawyer and Dr. Bill Torres and Carolyn Tanner. Info: www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fueling a new industry: Companies turn waste wood into energy Oct 5, 2009
"We have an unlimited supply of biomass. It's just the cost," said Mickey Buell, an employee of Jack Buell Trucking in St. Maries ... Like ABCO and other biofuel suppliers, Buell Trucking saw the opportunity to turn logging slash into a viable product ... But the venture's economics remain tenuous, Buell said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying at M-S Nationals Oct 4, 2009
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE -- 1, Hector Arana, Buell, 6 ... 30 vs. 15, Redell Harris, Buell, 7 ... 27 vs. 14, Bailey Whitaker, Buell, 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hight leads Funny Car qualifying at Fall Nationals Sep 26, 2009
Hector Arana, Buell, 6 ... Douglas Horne, Buell, 6 ... Shawn Gann, Buell, 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Who's new, what's new Sep 20, 2009
Owner Robert Colella offers repairs, parts, service, customizations and special construction on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including Buell. Hours. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Schumacher notches U.S. Nationals win for eighth time Sep 8, 2009
10 mph on a Buell to beat Michael Phillips. "It is the sweetest moment," Arana said. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, updated standings Sep 8, 2009
Pro Stock Motorcycle Hector Arana, Buell, 7 ... Round One Douglas Horne, Buell, 7 ... Shawn Gann, Buell, 7. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pittsburgh Companies Seek to Capitalize on G-20 Sep 7, 2009
The G-20 has given birth to everything from a nonprofit GlobalPittsburgh, whose goal is to "spread the word on Pittsburgh," according to spokesman Thomas Buell to new marketing campaigns. Architectural firm Astorino launched a blog in April to promote the children's hospital it designed for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hines takes Pro Bike Battle Sep 6, 2009
10:11 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NHRA: Hight takes Funny Car lead at US Nationals Sep 5, 2009
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Arana, who is the No. 1 seed for Saturday's Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle all-star event, powered his Buell to the top qualifying position with an effort of 6. 985 at 190. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This week's fashion gossip Aug 27, 2009
" The 32-year-old brunette beauty has also picked up a number of useful recommendations from other members of her family, including her model mother Bebe Buell. She explained: "My mom and grandmother were models and took such good care of their skin that I couldn't help but learn from them. I can't go to bed without cleansing, toning and moisturising no matter how late it is. (iAfrica.com)
Lucas Oil NHRA National results Aug 18, 2009
Douglas Horne, Buell, 7 ... Matt Guidera, Buell, broke ... Mike Berry, Buell, 7. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
McClenathan leads Brainerd Top Fuel qualifying Aug 15, 2009
Hector Arana clocked the same time on his Buell, but was second by virtue of his slower speed of 187 ... Hector Arana, Buell, 7 ... Shawn Gann, Buell, 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Arana hopes BIR has answer to struggles Aug 14, 2009
The problem for the Lucas Oil Products Buell team hasn't been qualifying ... Hector Arana drove his Lucas Oil Products Buell to victory in the Gatornationals at Gainesville, Fla ... "We are running well and getting a handle on the clutch and hopefully a handle on the red lights. If we can take care of the red light we should be advancing to more rounds and climbing up in points. Hector Arana Category: Pro Stock Motorcycle Hometown: Miami Age: 50 Sponsor/Bike: Lucas Oil Products Buell Crew Chief:... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Horne making noise inhis rookie campaign Aug 13, 2009
Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Doug Horne sped down the course on his Horne Racing Buell earlier this year ... Horne will get his chance Thursday when he takes his Horne Racing Buell into qualifying ... Sponsor/Bike: Horne Racing Buell. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Around the Lompoc Valley Aug 11, 2009
Cliff Smith hit a triple and single to drive in two runs and Bill Buell had two singles with two RBIs. Sunday, Aug. 9. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Community corner: Kids day, health fair planned Aug. 29 Aug 11, 2009
Treasurer JoAnn Buell and Secretary Marge Geissler, also of Chippewa Falls, will continue in their current positions. During the meeting, Buell presented a 52,000 check to St. Joseph s Hospital Administration for the Partners second-year commitment to the hospital s Right Response campaign and to help support Lifeline, a personal emergency response system for the homebound. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bikes and Scooters Jul 5, 2009
Its an acquired taste, but the Buell 1125R also rises to a chal. More articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
16 Second Stare: Tampa-Based Emerging Rock 'N Roll Band Motors a Performance Spot at This Year's Love Ride 26 Jun 27, 2009
The ride begins at the Harley Davidson Buell of Glendale, California and cruises along the I-210 Freeway to the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, California to benefit Southern California-based charities. The weekend-long event holds The Pacific Coast Nationals, part of Gene Romeros West Coast Flat Track Series () among other motorcycle racing competitions, along with hundreds of vendors and music performances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warning! Story runs at 180 mph Jun 6, 2009
Spence Aguiars Pro Stock Buell motorcycle is buffed out and ready to race ... The Buell motorcycle has a fully automatic 5 speed transmission with a small button next to the clutch to shift gears ... The Buell even contains an oil pump and vacuum pump that work to separate oil and air to the pistons as they force first oil then air through the chamber. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Appeals court upholds Chrysler sale to Fiat Jun 6, 2009
But Deborah Buell, attorney for the United Auto Workers, said Chrysler needed to help fund the union's retiree health care obligations by giving it a 55 percent stake in the company. If it hadn't, the UAW wouldn't have agreed to the concessions needed to make the new company profitable. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
I'm Placing My Bet On American Manufacturing May 29, 2009
Motorcycle maker Erik Buell shares his vision on surviving and thriving against fierce competition ... Have you heard of Buell Motorcycles ... And those familiar with Buell's history know that luck certainly wasn't a factor. (Forbes -- Business)
Harley drops plans for Buell plant May 20, 2009
MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson Inc. has dropped plans to build a $10 million plant for its Buell (BYOOL) Motorcycle division. Just last week, Buell announced it would lower costs by consolidating five office and factory locations into a new plant in East Troy. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Buell scraps consolidation May 20, 2009
Buell scraps East Troy consolidation plan - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Buell scraps East Troy consolidation plan ... Buell, the sport motorcycle subsidiary of Milwaukee-based , currently leases five properties in East Troy and had planned on moving into a new $10 million to $12 million factory that was to be constructed on a 15-acre parcel in the East Troy Business Park in an effort to reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiency. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Wide-open competition in SportBike class May 16, 2009
Danny Eslick (143 points) rides an American-made Buell, and his three wins this year are the first for the racing arm of Harley-Davidson. Suzuki's Martin Cardenas rounds out the top three at 142, but Suzuki's Jason Di-Salvo (117) and Yamaha's Josh Herrin (114) aren't far behind. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Buell to consolidate in East Troy May 13, 2009
Buell plans to consolidate operations in East Troy - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Buell plans to consolidate operations in East Troy ... Buell currently leases five properties in East Troy. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Superbike painting May 5, 2009
A new class for 2009, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike (presented by AMSOIL), is a battleground between quick-handling 600cc motorcycles and a variety of big-bore bikes from Buell, Aprilia and Ducati. Eligible bikes are the Yamaha YZF-R6, Suzuki GSX-R600, Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Buell 1125R, Aprilia RSV1000R, Ducati 848 and the Triumph Daytona 675 ... Local favorite, Danny Eslick (Buell), leads Jamie Hacking (Kawasaki) by 10 points after three rounds and there are a lot of other talented... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
FREE FOR ALL Apr 19, 2009
City College president Buell Gordon Gallagher and much of the faculty were sympathetic to the protesters' chief sweeping demand -- that all of the city's high school graduates be guaranteed admission to City College or one of the City University's other units. Enrollment at CUNY -- and especially at CCNY, which prided itself as the "proletarian Harvard" or "Harvard on the Hudson" -- for decades had skewed heavily toward students from working-class families of Jewish, Irish, or, in my case,... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Stanford Business School Honors Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes with Excellence in Leadership Award Apr 15, 2009
The Stanford Graduate School of Business Barbara Buell, 650-723-1771. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Names Keith E. Wandell President and CEO Apr 7, 2009
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), MV Agusta and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) ... Buell produces American sport performance motorcycles ... HDFS provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson and Buell dealers and customers. (PR Newswire)
Crispin Porter lands Buell Motorcycle Mar 6, 2009
Crispin Porter + Bogusky lands Buell Motorcycle account - Denver Business Journal ... Crispin Porter + Bogusky lands Buell Motorcycle account ... Buell, based in East Troy, Wisc. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Buell Motorcycle switches ad agencies Mar 6, 2009
"The addition of Crispin Porter + Bogusky is part of our long-term growth strategy for Buell," said Mark-Hans Richer, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of "We view CP+B as a next-level resource we can use to rev up our efforts to build awareness of Buell as the only American sport bike brand.". Crispin Porter + Bogusky will work exclusively on the Buell brand, and not on any Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) projects. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Thanks to many Mar 4, 2009
The lady was Dorothy Buell. I worried all Friday night if she was OK. I m glad I could help someone who needed help like Dorothy did. (Longview Daily News, WA)
ATV shop owners say lead law goes overboard Feb 19, 2009
The federal government has passed a law banning the sale of children s toys that contain a certain amount of lead. Off-road shop owners have learned the ban includes some of the all-terrain vehicles they sell. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
New 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150: Tough Truck With Cool Attitude Feb 10, 2009
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services ... As a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel ... Harley- Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson/Buell dealers and customers. (PR Newswire)
