Harley-Davidson#39;s first-quarter profit jumped 44 percent, as improving economic conditions and early spring weather boosted U.S. sales of its famous motorcycles. The results beat Wall Street expectations and the company on Wednesday boosted its shipments forecast for the year.

Improving economic conditions boosted U.S. sales on iconic motorcycles, share prices climb but industry has a long way to go to meet prerecession numbers

Harley-Davidson#39;s first-quarter profit jumped 44 percent, as improving economic conditions and early spring weather boosted U.S. sales of its famous motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit jumped 44 percent, as improving economic conditions boosted U.S. sales of its famous motorcycles.

By Bree Fowler, The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - Harley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit jumped 44 per cent, as improving economic conditions boosted U.S. sales of its famous ...