Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On December 9, 2008, James L. Ziemer, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the "Company"), advised the Board of Directors of the Company of his intention to retire from such positions during 2009 at such time as the Company has chosen a successor. The Company issued a press release relating to this matter, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Other Events.

(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:

(99.1) Press Release of Harley-Davidson, Inc., dated December 15, 2008

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