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The rise and fall of Harley-Davidson motorcycle company
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Irene Kim: You don't have to be a biker to know about Harley-Davidson. Harleys are big, loud, fast, and inherently American.
Commercial: Until you've been on a Harley-Davidson, you haven't been on a motorcycle.
Jake Holth: You get some of that instant respect just riding one alone.
Kim: And for decades, that iconic American brand worked. In 2006, the company's US sales peaked. It sold over 260,000 bikes in the United States and reported a profit of $1 billion. But after the recession struck in 2007, Harley sales plummeted, dragging the stock price down with it, and the company still hasn't completely recovered.
Matthew DeBord: In decades, they could wind up just disappearing. We'll all still associate Harley-Davidson with being the greatest motorcycle brand in the world, but there won't be any motorcycles. You won't be able to buy on