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Rasmussen College - F490c - Module 01 Assignment
For this assignment, you will create a new summary sheet that recaps some key figures from your company's most recent financial statements. Replace the figures below with your own.
These figures are from December 31, 2012.
From the Balance sheet, find:
1 Cash and cash equivalents $1,068,138,000
2 Total current assets $4,050,936,000
3 Total assets $9,170,773,000
4 Accounts payable $257,386,000
5 Total shareholders' equity $2,557,624,000
From the Income Statement, find:
6 Total revenue $5,580,506,000
7 Total costs and expenses $4,580,330,000
8 Operating income $1,000,176,000
9 EBIT $961,512,000
10 Net income (loss) $623,925,000
From the Statement of Cash Flows, find:
11 Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations ($261,311,000)
12 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations ($458,812,000)
13 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ($458,812,000)
14 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period $1,526,950,000
15 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $1,068,138,000

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Jan. 31, 2013 Jul. 01, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name HARLEY DAVIDSON INC.
Entity Central Index Key 793952
Current Fiscal Year End Date -19
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 10-K
Document Period End Date 31-Dec-12
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 226,249,774
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Public Float $10,329,347,573

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products $4,942,582,000 $4,662,264,000 $4,176,627,000
Financial services 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Total revenue 5,580,506,000 5,311,713,000 4,859,336,000
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,222,394,000 3,106,288,000 2,749,224,000
Financial services interest expense 195,990,000 229,492,000 272,484,000
Financial services provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,111,232,000 1,060,943,000 1,020,371,000
Restructuring expense and asset impairment 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Total costs and expenses 4,580,330,000 4,481,746,000 4,298,705,000
Operating income 1,000,176,000 829,967,000 560,631,000
Investment income 7,369,000 7,963,000 5,442,000
Interest expense 46,033,000 45,266,000 90,357,000
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 85,247,000
Income before provision for income taxes 961,512,000 792,664,000 390,469,000
Provision for income taxes 337,587,000 244,586,000 130,800,000
Income from continuing operations 623,925,000 548,078,000 259,669,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Net income (loss) $623,925,000 $599,114,000 $146,545,000
Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Basic $2.75 $2.35 $1.11
Diluted $2.72 $2.33 $1.11
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic $0 $0.22 ($0.48)
Diluted $0 $0.22 ($0.48)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic $2.75 $2.57 $0.63
Diluted $2.72 $2.55 $0.62
Cash dividends per common share $0.62 $0.48 $0.40

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Net income $623,925,000 $599,114,000 $146,545,000
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,400,000 -5,616,000 9,449,000
Derivative financial instruments:
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during the period -513,000 -966,000 -7,852,000
Net losses (gains) reclassified into net income -9,631,000 19,185,000 4,880,000
Total derivative financial instruments -10,144,000 18,219,000 -2,972,000
Marketable securities:
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities 350,000 460,000 -133,000
Net (gains) losses reclassified into net income 0 0 0
Total marketable securities 350,000 460,000 -133,000
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:
Amortization of net prior service (credit) cost -563,000 -564,000 925,000
Amortization of actuarial loss 32,295,000 23,584,000 20,944,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax -158,213,000 -146,768,000 18,431,000
Actuarial loss reclassified into net income due to settlement 3,930,000 173,000 2,942,000
Prior service credit (cost) reclassified into net income due to net curtailment loss 0 1,000 -1,393,000
Total pension and postretirement benefit plans 122,551,000 123,574,000 -41,849,000
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax -130,945,000 -110,511,000 48,193,000
Comprehensive income $492,980,000 $488,603,000 $194,738,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,068,138 $1,526,950
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 230,079 219,039
Finance receivables, net 1,743,045 1,760,467
Inventories 393,524 418,006
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 188,008 229,655
Deferred income taxes 110,853 132,331
Other current assets 181,655 102,378
Total current assets 4,050,936 4,542,206
Finance receivables, net 4,038,807 4,026,214
Property, plant and equipment, net 815,464 809,459
Goodwill 29,530 29,081
Deferred income taxes 171,845 202,439
Other long-term assets 64,191 64,765
Total assets 9,170,773 9,674,164
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 257,386 255,713
Accrued liabilities 513,591 564,172
Short-term debt 294,943 838,486
Current portion of long-term debt 437,162 1,040,247
Total current liabilities 1,503,082 2,698,618
Long-term debt 4,370,544 3,843,886
Pension liability 330,294 302,483
Postretirement healthcare liability 278,062 268,582
Other long-term liabilities 131,167 140,339
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)      
Shareholders' equity:
Series A Junior participating preferred stock, none issued 0 0
Common stock, 341,265,838 and 339,107,230 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively 3,413 3,391
Additional paid-in-capital 1,066,069 968,392
Retained earnings 7,306,424 6,824,180
Accumulated other comprehensive loss -607,678 -476,733
Stockholders equity before treasury stock 7,768,228 7,319,230
Less: Treasury stock (115,165,744 and 108,566,699 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively), at cost -5,210,604 -4,898,974
Total shareholders' equity 2,557,624 2,420,256
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 9,170,773 9,674,164
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Current assets:
Finance receivables, net 470,134 591,864
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 176,290 229,655
Other current assets 5,288 7,221
Finance receivables, net 1,631,435 2,271,773
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt 399,477 640,331
Long-term debt $1,048,299 $1,447,015

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock, shares issued 341,265,838 339,107,230
Treasury stock, shares 115,165,744 108,566,699

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations (Note 2) $801,458 $885,291 $1,163,418
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures -189,002 -189,035 -170,845
Origination of finance receivables -2,858,701 -2,622,024 -2,252,532
Collections on finance receivables 2,768,089 2,760,049 2,668,962
Purchases of marketable securities -4,993 -142,653 -184,365
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 23,296 130,121 84,217
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations -261,311 -63,542 145,437
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of medium term notes 993,737 447,076 0
Repayment of medium term notes 420,870 59,211 200,000
Repayment of senior unsecured notes 0 0 -380,757
Proceeds from securitization debt 763,895 1,082,599 598,187
Repayments of securitization debt 1,405,599 1,754,568 1,896,665
Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 200,417 0 0
Net repayments in asset-backed commercial paper 24,301 483 845
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper -744,724 237,827 30,575
Net change in restricted cash 41,647 59,232 77,654
Dividends 141,681 111,011 94,145
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances -311,632 -224,548 -1,706
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 13,065 6,303 3,767
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 45,973 7,840 7,845
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations -990,073 -308,944 -1,856,090
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -8,886 -7,788 4,940
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -458,812 505,017 -542,295
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 -71,073
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 0 0 -1,195
Net cash used by discontinued operations, total 0 0 -72,268
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -458,812 505,017 -614,563
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 1,526,950 1,021,933 1,630,433
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period 0 0 6,063
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -458,812 505,017 -614,563
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $1,068,138 $1,526,950 $1,021,933

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sha

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) Total Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Balance [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2009 $2,108,118,000 $3,368,000 $871,100,000 $6,324,268,000 ($417,898,000) ($4,672,720,000)
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2009 336,800,970
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Net income (loss) 146,545,000 0 0 146,545,000 0 0
Amortization of net prior service cost, net of taxes -925,000
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of taxes 20,944,000
Change in net unrealized gains (losses):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 48,193,000 0 0 0 48,193,000 0
Adjustment for consolidation of QSPEs under ASC Topics 810 and 860 -37,108,000 0 0 -40,591,000 3,483,000 0
Dividends 94,145,000 0 0 94,145,000 0 0
Repurchase of common stock 1,706,000 0 0 0 0 1,706,000
Share-based compensation and 401(k) match made with Treasury shares 26,961,000 0 26,961,000 0 0 0
Issuance of nonvested stock (in shares) 0 823,594 -8,000 0 0 0
Issuance of nonvested stock 8,000
Exercise of stock options 7,845,000 6,000 7,839,000 0 0 0
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 635,892
Tax benefit of stock options and nonvested stock 2,163,000 0 2,163,000 0 0 0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2010 2,206,866,000 3,382,000 908,055,000 6,336,077,000 -366,222,000 -4,674,426,000
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010 338,260,456
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Net income (loss) 599,114,000 0 0 599,114,000 0 0
Amortization of net prior service cost, net of taxes 564,000
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of taxes 23,584,000
Change in net unrealized gains (losses):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax -110,511,000 0 0 0 -110,511,000 0
Dividends 111,011,000 0 0 111,011,000 0 0
Repurchase of common stock 224,551,000 0 0 0 0 224,551,000
Share-based compensation and 401(k) match made with Treasury shares 49,996,000 0 49,993,000 0 0 3,000
Issuance of nonvested stock (in shares) 0 473,240 -5,000 0 0 0
Issuance of nonvested stock 5,000
Exercise of stock options 7,840,000 4,000 7,836,000 0 0 0
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 373,534
Tax benefit of stock options and nonvested stock 2,513,000 0 2,513,000 0 0 0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 2,420,256,000 3,391,000 968,392,000 6,824,180,000 -476,733,000 -4,898,974,000
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011 339,107,230
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Net income (loss) 623,925,000 0 0 623,925,000 0 0
Amortization of net prior service cost, net of taxes 563,000
Amortization of actuarial loss, net of taxes 32,295,000
Change in net unrealized gains (losses):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax -130,945,000 0 0 0 -130,945,000 0
Dividends 141,681,000 0 0 141,681,000 0 0
Repurchase of common stock 311,632,000 0 0 0 0 311,632,000
Share-based compensation and 401(k) match made with Treasury shares 42,058,000 0 42,056,000 0 0 2,000
Issuance of nonvested stock (in shares) 0 535,807 -6,000 0 0 0
Issuance of nonvested stock 6,000
Exercise of stock options 45,973,000 16,000 45,957,000 0 0 0
Exercise of stock options (in shares) -1,666,000 1,622,801
Tax benefit of stock options and nonvested stock 9,670,000 0 9,670,000 0 0 0
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 $2,557,624,000 $3,413,000 $1,066,069,000 $7,306,424,000 ($607,678,000) ($5,210,604,000)
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012 341,265,838

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments, tax (expense) benefit $513 $966 $7,852

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the Company), including the accounts of the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
All of the Company’s subsidiaries are wholly owned and are included in the consolidated financial statements. Substantially all of the Company’s international subsidiaries use their respective local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries have been translated at period-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses have been translated using average exchange rates for the period.
The Company operates in two principal business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services).
On October 15, 2009, the Company announced its intent to divest MV Agusta (MV) and completed the sale of MV on August 6, 2010. MV is presented as a discontinued operation for all periods.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Marketable Securities – The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds $ 135,634 $ 153,380
$ 135,634 $ 153,380
The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income. During 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized gross unrealized gains of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, or gains of $0.4 million and $0.5 million, net of tax, respectively, to adjust amortized cost to fair value. The marketable securities have contractual maturities that generally come due over the next 12 to 36 months.
Accounts Receivable – The Company’s motorcycles and related products are sold to independent dealers and distributors outside the U.S. and Canada generally on open account and the resulting receivables are included in accounts receivable in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The allowance for doubtful accounts deducted from total accounts receivable was $5.0 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Accounts receivable are written down once management determines that the specific customer does not have the ability to repay the balance in full. The Company’s sales of motorcycles and related products in the U.S. and Canada are financed by the purchasing dealers or distributors through HDFS and the related receivables are included in finance receivables in the consolidated balance sheets.
Reclassifications - The Company has adjusted the format of its Consolidated Balance Sheets to present assets and liabilities held by consolidated VIEs in a table below the Consolidated Balance Sheets versus the previous format which included the assets and liabilities as separate line items within the Consolidated Balance sheets. The assets and liabilities held by consolidated VIEs are now included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets within finance receivables, net, restricted cash, other current assets, current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt. All periods presented have been adjusted.
Finance Receivables, Net – Finance receivables include both retail and wholesale finance receivables, net, including amounts held by VIEs. Finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost net of an allowance for credit losses. The provision for credit losses on finance receivables is charged to earnings in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level that is adequate to cover losses of principal inherent in the existing portfolio. Portions of the allowance for credit losses are specified to cover estimated losses on finance receivables specifically identified for impairment. The unspecified portion of the allowance covers estimated losses on finance receivables which are collectively reviewed for impairment. Finance receivables are considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement.
The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. HDFS performs a periodic and systematic collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. HDFS utilizes loss forecast models which consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss trends, origination or vintage analysis, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral, recovery rates and current economic conditions including items such as unemployment rates. Retail finance receivables are not evaluated individually for impairment prior to charge-off and therefore are not reported as impaired loans.
The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s wholesale allowance evaluation is first based on a loan-by-loan review. A specific allowance for credit losses is established for wholesale finance receivables determined to be individually impaired when management concludes that the borrower will not be able to make full payment of contractual amounts due based on the original terms of the loan agreement. The impairment is determined based on the cash that the Company expects to receive discounted at the loan’s original interest rate or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral-dependent. In establishing the allowance, management considers a number of factors including the specific borrower’s financial performance as well as ability to repay. As described below in the Financial Services Revenue Recognition policy, the accrual of interest on such finance receivables is discontinued when the collection of the account becomes doubtful. While a finance receivable is considered impaired, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate.
Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio that are not individually evaluated for impairment are segregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and collectively evaluated for impairment. The related allowance is based on factors such as the Company’s past loan loss experience, current economic conditions as well as the value of the underlying collateral.
Impaired finance receivables also include loans that have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as a concession to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize the economic loss the Company may modify certain impaired finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings. Total restructured finance receivables are not significant.
Repossessed inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value and is reclassified from finance receivables to other current assets with any related loss recognized as a charge against the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables in the period during which the asset was transferred. Repossessed inventory was $11.9 million and $14.5 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Asset-Backed Financing – HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. HDFS treats these transactions as secured borrowing because either they are transferred to consolidated VIEs or HDFS maintains effective control over the assets and does not meet the accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860, "Transfers and Servicing." In HDFS' asset-backed financing programs, HDFS transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPE), which are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt.
HDFS is required to consolidate any VIEs in which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having power over the significant activities of the entity and having an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which are potentially significant to the VIE. HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization and asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of these VIEs within its consolidated financial statements.
HDFS is not the primary beneficiary of the asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility VIE; therefore, HDFS does not consolidate the VIE. However, HDFS treats the conduit facility as a secured borrowing as it maintains effective control over the assets transferred to the VIE and therefore does not meet the requirements for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860. As such, the Company retains the transferred assets and the related debt within its Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Servicing fees paid by VIEs to HDFS are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not recorded on a consolidated basis. HDFS is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to its VIEs. Investors and creditors only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.
Inventories – Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all inventories located in the United States are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories totaling $195.0 million at December 31, 2012 and $215.2 million at December 31, 2011 are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost. Depreciation is determined on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The following useful lives are used to depreciate the various classes of property, plant and equipment: buildings – 30 years; building equipment and land improvements – 7 years; machinery and equipment –3 to 10 years; furniture and fixtures -5 years; and software 3 to 7 years. Accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes.
Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased. Goodwill is tested for impairment, based on financial data related to the reporting unit to which it has been assigned, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of the reporting unit associated with the goodwill to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill must be adjusted to its implied fair value. During 2012 and 2011, the Company tested its goodwill balances for impairment and no adjustments were recorded to goodwill as a result of those reviews.
Long-lived Assets – The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such review. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset for assets to be held and used. The Company also reviews the useful life of its long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that the actual useful life may be shorter than originally estimated. In the event that the actual useful life is deemed to be shorter than the original useful life, depreciation is adjusted prospectively so that the remaining book value is depreciated over the revised useful life.
Asset groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and a loss is recognized for any initial adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount to the fair value less cost to sell in the period the held for sale criteria are met. The fair value less cost to sell must be assessed each reporting period the asset group remains classified as held for sale. Gains or losses not previously recognized resulting from the sale of an asset group will be recognized on the date of sale.
Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns – The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except for Japan, where the Company provides a standard three-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold. In addition, the Company started offering a one-year warranty for Parts & Accessories (P&A) in 2012. The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company maintains reserves for future warranty claims which are based primarily on historical Company claim information. Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary safety recall campaigns. The Company reserves for all estimated costs associated with safety recalls in the period that the safety recalls are announced.
Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Balance, beginning of period $ 54,994 $ 54,134 $ 68,044
Warranties issued during the period 54,394 44,092 36,785
Settlements made during the period (67,247 ) (55,386 ) (58,067 )
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities 18,122 12,154 7,372
Balance, end of period $ 60,263 $ 54,994 $ 54,134
The liability for safety recall campaigns was $4.6 million, $10.7 million and $3.2 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Derivative Financial Instruments – The Company is exposed to certain risks such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 8). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, at both the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings. Refer to Note 10 for a detailed description of the Company’s derivative instruments.
Motorcycles and Related Products Revenue Recognition – Sales are recorded when products are shipped to wholesale customers (independent dealers and distributors) and ownership is transferred. The Company may offer sales incentive programs to both wholesale and retail customers designed to promote the sale of motorcycles and related products. The total costs of these programs are generally recognized as revenue reductions and are accrued at the later of the date the related sales are recorded or the date the incentive program is both approved and communicated.
Financial Services Revenue Recognition – Interest income on finance receivables is recorded as earned and is based on the average outstanding daily balance for wholesale and retail receivables. Accrued and uncollected interest is classified with finance receivables. Certain loan origination costs related to finance receivables, including payments made to dealers for certain retail loans, are deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the contract.
Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables are generally charged-off when the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent, the related asset is repossessed or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. All retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, all retail finance receivables are accounted for as interest-earning receivables.
Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. Interest continues to accrue on past due finance receivables until the date the finance receivable becomes uncollectible and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. HDFS will resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. Wholesale finance receivables are written down once management determines that the specific borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full.
Insurance and protection product commissions as well as commissions on the sale of extended service contracts are recognized when contractually earned. Deferred revenue related to extended service contracts was $8.3 million and $12.2 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Research and Development Expenses – Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvement are charged against income as incurred and included within selling, administrative and engineering expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. Research and development expenses were $137.3 million, $145.4 million and $136.2 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Advertising Costs – The Company expenses the production cost of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs relate to the Company’s efforts to promote its products and brands through the use of media. During 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred $80.7 million, $82.3 million and $75.8 million in advertising costs, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Costs – The Company classifies shipping and handling costs as a component of cost of goods sold.
Share-Based Award Compensation Costs – The Company recognizes the cost of its share-based awards in its statement of operations. The total cost of the Company’s equity awards is equal to their grant date fair value and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the service periods of the awards. The total cost of the Company’s liability for cash-settled awards is equal to their settlement date fair value. The liability for cash-settled awards is revalued each period based on a recalculated fair value adjusted for vested awards. Total share-based award compensation expense recognized by the Company during 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $40.8 million, $38.2 million and $30.4 million, respectively, or $25.7 million, $24.0 million and $19.2 million net of taxes, respectively.
Income Tax Expense – The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes.
New Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-4. "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS." ASU No. 2011-04 clarifies the application of the existing guidance within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurement", to ensure consistency between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU No. 2011-04 also requires new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements related to Level 3 measurements and also requires new disclosures around transfers into and out of Level 1 and 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company adopted ASU No. 2011-04 on January 1, 2012. The required new disclosures are presented in Note 9.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. ASU No. 2011-05 amends
the guidance within ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”, to eliminate the option to present the components of other
comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity. ASU No. 2011-05 requires that all nonowner changes in
shareholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but
consecutive statements. The Company decided to present comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements.
The Company adopted ASU No. 2011-05 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 and the Company’s decision
to present comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements required the presentation of an additional financial
statement, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, for all periods presented.

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information
The following information represents additional detail for selected line items included in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31 and the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31.
Balance Sheet Information:
Inventories, net (in thousands):
2012 2011
Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market
Raw materials and work in process $ 111,335 $ 113,932
Motorcycle finished goods 205,660 226,261
Parts and accessories and general merchandise 122,418 121,340
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market 439,413 461,533
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (45,889 ) (43,527 )
$ 393,524 $ 418,006
Inventory obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost were $22.9 million and $24.8 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Property, plant and equipment, at cost (in thousands):
2012 2011
Land and related improvements 57,801 59,995
Buildings and related improvements 417,316 466,652
Machinery and equipment 2,042,484 1,920,485
Construction in progress 167,243 158,237
2,684,844 2,605,369
Accumulated depreciation (1,869,380 ) (1,795,910 )
815,464 809,459
Accrued liabilities (in thousands):
2012 2011
Payroll, employee benefits and related expenses 215,461 226,381
Restructuring reserves 27,223 43,310
Warranty and recalls 60,263 54,994
Sales incentive programs 43,938 41,448
Tax-related accruals 19,923 57,706
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 7,920 5,136
Other 138,863 135,197
513,591 564,172
 Cash Flow Information:
The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations is as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 623,925 $ 599,114 $ 146,545
Income (loss) from discontinued operations — 51,036 (113,124 )
Income from continuing operations 623,925 548,078 259,669
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 168,978 180,408 255,171
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 78,592 78,695 87,223
Amortization of financing origination fees 9,969 10,790 19,618
Provision for employee long-term benefits 71,347 59,441 79,630
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (244,416 ) (219,695 ) (39,391 )
Stock compensation expense 40,815 38,192 30,431
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 2,513 (2,335 ) 81,527
Provision for credit losses 22,239 17,031 93,118
Loss on debt extinguishment 4,323 9,608 85,247
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242 236 31,824
Deferred income taxes 128,452 87,873 (17,591 )
Foreign currency adjustments 9,773 10,678 (21,480 )
Other, net (7,216 ) (15,807 ) 11,910
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (13,690 ) 43,050 2,905
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other (4 ) 5,027 10,083
Inventories 21,459 (94,957 ) 2,516
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (10,798 ) 120,291 215,013
Restructuring reserves (16,087 ) 8,072 (32,477 )
Derivative instruments 2,758 (2,488 ) 5,339
Prepaid and other (97,716 ) 3,103 3,133
Total adjustments 177,533 337,213 903,749
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations $ 801,458 $ 885,291 $ 1,163,418
Cash paid during the period for interest and income taxes (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Interest $ 225,228 $ 251,341 $ 346,855
Income taxes $ 317,812 $ 84,984 $ 47,084
Interest paid represents interest payments of HDFS (included in financial services interest expense) and interest payments of the Company (included in interest expense).

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations  Discontinued Operations
In October 2009, the Company unveiled a new business strategy to drive growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. The Company’s Board of Directors approved and the Company committed to the divestiture of MV as part of this strategy. The Company engaged a third party investment bank to assist with the marketing and sale of MV. During 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax impairment charges of $115.4 million related to MV and a net tax benefit of $40 million related to losses estimated in connection with the sale of MV. As of December 31, 2009, the Company estimated the total tax benefit associated with the losses related to the sale of MV to be $66 million of which $26 million was deemed uncertain and appropriately reserved against.
At each subsequent reporting date in 2010 through the date of sale of MV in August 2010, the fair value less selling costs was re-assessed and additional impairment charges totaling $111.8 million and additional tax benefits totaling $18 million were recognized in 2010. As the effort to sell MV progressed into 2010, adverse factors led to decreases in the fair value of MV. During 2010, challenging economic conditions continued to persist, negatively impacting the appetite of prospective buyers and the motorcycle industry as a whole. Information coming directly from the selling process, including discussions with the prospective buyers, indicated a fair value that was less than previously estimated.
On August 6, 2010, the Company concluded its sale of MV to MV Augusta Motor Holding S.r.l., a company controlled by the former owner of MV. Under the agreement relating to the sale, (1) the Company received nominal consideration in return for the transfer of MV and related assets; (2) the parties waived their respective rights under the stock purchase agreement and other documents related to the Company’s purchase of MV in 2008, which included a waiver of the former owner’s right to contingent earn-out consideration; and (3) the Company contributed 20 million Euros to MV as operating capital. The 20 million Euros contributed were factored into the Company’s estimate of MV’s fair value prior to the sale and were recognized in the 2010 impairment charges discussed above. As a result of the impairment charges recorded prior to the sale, the Company only incurred an immaterial loss on the date of sale, which was included in the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, during the year ended December 31, 2010.
As of August 6, 2010, assets and liabilities of discontinued operations that were sold consisted of $0.6 million of accounts receivable, net; $3.6 million of inventories; $14.3 million of other assets; $41.7 million of accounts payable and accrued liabilities and $16.6 million of other liabilities.
As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s estimated total tax benefit associated with the loss on the sale of MV was $101 million, of which $43.5 million was deemed uncertain and appropriately reserved against. As a result, the total cumulative net tax benefit recognized as of December 31, 2010 was $57.5 million. The increase in the estimated tax benefit during 2010 was driven by an increase in the losses related to the sale of MV, not a change in the tax position.
In determining the tax benefit recognized from October 2009 through December 2010, the Company engaged appropriate technical expertise and considered all relevant available information. In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” at each balance sheet date during this period, the Company re-evaluated the overall tax benefit, determined that it was at least more likely than not that it would be sustained upon review and calculated the amount of recognized tax benefit based on a cumulative probability basis.
Beginning in 2010, the Company voluntarily elected to participate in a pre-filing agreement process with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to accelerate the IRS' review of the Company’s tax position related to MV. The IRS effectively completed its review in late 2011 and executed a Closing Agreement on Final Determination Covering Specific Matters with the Company.
There were no changes to the Company’s estimated gross or recognized tax benefit associated with the loss on the sale of MV during the first three quarters of 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2011, given the outcome of the closing agreement, the Company recognized a $43.5 million tax benefit by reversing the reserve recorded as of September 25, 2011 and recognized an incremental $7.5 million tax benefit related to the final calculation of the tax basis in the loan to and the stock of MV.
The following table summarizes the net revenue, pre-tax loss, net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations for the following years ended December 31 (in thousands except per share amounts):
2012 2011 2010
Revenue $ — $ — $ 48,563
Loss before income taxes $ — $ (407 ) $ (131,034 )
Net income (loss) $ — $ 51,036 $ (113,124 )
Earnings (loss) per common share $ — $ 0.22 $ (0.48 )

Restructuring_Expense_and_Othe

Restructuring Expense and Other Impairments 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Expense and Other Impairments  Restructuring Expense and Other Impairments
2011 Restructuring Plans
In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers (2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan). The Company expects the transition of supply from New Castalloy to be complete in 2013. The decision to close New Castalloy comes as part of the Company’s overall long term strategy to develop world-class manufacturing capability throughout the Company by restructuring and consolidating operations for greater competitiveness, efficiency and flexibility. In connection with this decision, the Company will reduce its workforce by approximately 200 employees by the end of 2013.
Under the 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation and other related costs. The Company expects to incur about $31 million in restructuring charges related to the transition through 2013. Approximately 35% of the $31 million will be non-cash charges. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $22.2 million of restructuring expenses under the 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan through 2012, of which $12.8 million were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2012.
In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009, and allows for similar flexibility, increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.
The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreement (2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would have been required under the previous contract.
Under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $6.9 million of restructuring expenses under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan through 2012, of which approximately10% are non-cash . During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company released a portion of its Kansas City Restructuring Plan reserve related to severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.
The following table summarizes the Motorcycle Segment’s 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan and 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities for the year ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012
Kansas City New Castalloy Consolidated
Employee Severance and Termination Costs Other Total Employee Severance and Termination Costs Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Total
Balance, beginning of period $ 4,123 $ — $ 4,123 $ 8,428 $ — $ 305 $ 8,733 $ 12,856
Restructuring expense — — — 3,180 8,212 1,427 12,819 12,819
Utilized - cash — — — (2,302 ) — (1,587 ) (3,889 ) (3,889 )
Utilized - noncash — — — — (8,212 ) — (8,212 ) (8,212 )
Non-cash reserve release (1,864 ) — (1,864 ) — — — — (1,864 )
Balance, end of period $ 2,259 $ — $ 2,259 $ 9,306 $ — $ 145 $ 9,451 $ 11,710
2011
Kansas City New Castalloy Consolidated
Employee Severance and Termination Costs Other Total Employee Severance and Termination Costs Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Total
Restructuring expense $ 8,447 $ 342 $ 8,789 $ 8,428 $ 656 $ 305 $ 9,389 $ 18,178
Utilized - cash (4,088 ) (342 ) (4,430 ) — — — — (4,430 )
Utilized - noncash (236 ) — (236 ) — (656 ) — (656 ) (892 )
Balance, end of period $ 4,123 $ — $ 4,123 $ 8,428 $ — $ 305 $ 8,733 $ 12,856
2010 Restructuring Plan
In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the Company’s York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.
The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreements (2010 Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities than would be required under the previous contract and approximately 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Tomahawk facility than would have been required under the previous contract.
Under the 2010 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $59.7 million of restructuring and impairment expenses under the 2010 Restructuring Plan as of December 31, 2012, of which approximately 45% are non-cash. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company released a portion of its 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve related to severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.
The following table summarizes the Motorcycle Segment’s 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities for the following years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Employee Employee Employee
Severance  and Severance  and Severance  and
Termination Costs Termination Costs Termination Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 20,361 $ 8,652 $ —
Restructuring expense 4,005 12,575 44,383
Utilized – cash (12,898 ) (866 ) (7,557 )
Utilized – noncash — — (28,174 )
Non-cash reserve release (1,312 ) — —
Balance, end of period $ 10,156 $ 20,361 $ 8,652
For the year ended December 31, 2010, restructuring expense included $28.2 million of noncash curtailment losses related to the Company’s pension and postretirement healthcare plans that cover employees of the affected facilities in Milwaukee and Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
2009 Restructuring Plan
During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions that were expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2012. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s announced actions included the restructuring and transformation of its York, Pennsylvania production facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement which allows for the addition of a flexible workforce component; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line. In addition, the Company implemented projects under this plan involving the outsourcing of select information technology activities and the consolidation of an administrative office in Michigan into its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The 2009 restructuring plan results in a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 800 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment.
Under the 2009 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation on the long-lived assets that will be exited as part of the 2009 Restructuring Plan and other related costs. The Company expects total costs related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to result in restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $397 million, of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $395.4 million of restructuring and impairment expense under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of December 31, 2012, of which $14.8 million was incurred during the year ended December 31, 2012.
The following tables summarize the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities for the following years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated Total
Severance Depreciation Severance
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ — $ 10,089
Restructuring expense 4,099 — 13,154 17,253 — — — 17,253
Utilized – cash (6,566 ) — (12,993 ) (19,559 ) — — — (19,559 )
Utilized – noncash — — — — — — — —
Noncash reserve release (2,426 ) — — (2,426 ) — — — (2,426 )
Balance, end of period $ 5,196 $ — $ 161 $ 5,357 $ — $ — $ — $ 5,357
2011
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated
Severance Depreciation Severance Total
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 23,818 $ — $ 2,764 $ 26,582 $ — $ — $ — $ 26,582
Restructuring expense 5,062 — 34,470 39,532 — — — 39,532
Utilized – cash (16,498 ) — (37,234 ) (53,732 ) — — — (53,732 )
Utilized – noncash — — — — — — — —
Noncash reserve release (2,293 ) — — (2,293 ) — — — (2,293 )
Balance, end of period $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ — $ 10,089
2010
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated
Severance Depreciation Severance Total
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 36,070 $ — $ 31,422 $ 67,492 $ 219 $ — $ 219 $ 67,711
Restructuring expense 31,119 47,923 40,083 119,125 — — — 119,125
Utilized – cash (44,394 ) — (61,514 ) (105,908 ) (44 ) — (44 ) (105,952 )
Utilized – noncash 1,023 (47,923 ) (3,406 ) (50,306 ) (175 ) — (175 ) (50,481 )
Noncash reserve release — — (3,821 ) (3,821 ) — — — (3,821 )
Balance, end of period $ 23,818 $ — $ 2,764 $ 26,582 $ — $ — $ — $ 26,582
Other restructuring costs include items such as the exit costs for terminating supply contracts, lease termination costs and moving costs. During 2012 and 2011, the Company released $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of its 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve related to employee severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred. In addition, the Company released $3.8 million of its 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve related to exiting the Buell product line during 2010, as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.

Goodwill

Goodwill 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill  Goodwill
The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the Company’s Motorcycles segment for the following years ended December 31(in thousands):
Motorcycles
Balance, December 31, 2009 $ 31,400
Currency translation (1,810 )
Balance, December 31, 2010 $ 29,590
Currency translation (509 )
Balance, December 31, 2011 $ 29,081
Currency translation $ 449
Balance, December 31, 2012 $ 29,530
The Company’s Financial Services segment did not have a goodwill balance.

Finance_Receivables

Finance Receivables 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance Receivables Finance Receivables
Finance receivables, net at December 31 for the past five years were as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Wholesale
United States $ 776,633 $ 778,320 $ 735,481 $ 787,891 $ 1,074,377
Canada 39,771 46,320 78,516 82,110 89,859
Total wholesale 816,404 824,640 813,997 870,001 1,164,236
Retail
United States 4,850,450 4,858,781 5,126,699 3,835,235 514,637
Canada 222,665 228,709 250,462 256,658 226,084
Total retail 5,073,115 5,087,490 5,377,161 4,091,893 740,721
5,889,519 5,912,130 6,191,158 4,961,894 1,904,957
Allowance for credit losses (107,667 ) (125,449 ) (173,589 ) (150,082 ) (40,068 )
5,781,852 5,786,681 6,017,569 4,811,812 1,864,889
Investment in retained securitization interests — — — 245,350 330,674
$ 5,781,852 $ 5,786,681 $ 6,017,569 $ 5,057,162 $ 2,195,563
Retail - finance receivables held for sale
United States — — — — 2,443,965
Total finance receivables, net $ 5,781,852 $ 5,786,681 $ 6,017,569 $ 5,057,162 $ 4,639,528
Prior to the second quarter of 2009, U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables intended for securitization at origination were classified as finance receivables held for sale. These finance receivables held for sale were carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Any amount by which cost exceeded fair value was accounted for as a valuation adjustment. Included in finance receivables held for sale at December 31, 2008 is a lower of cost or market adjustment of $31.7 million.
HDFS offers wholesale financing to the Company’s independent dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property and are originated in the U.S. and Canada.
HDFS provides retail financial services to customers of the Company’s independent dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between HDFS and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and installment loans. HDFS holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment loans. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 12% and 11%, respectively, of gross outstanding finance receivables were originated in Texas.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, unused lines of credit extended to HDFS’ wholesale finance customers totaled $955.5 million and $909.9 million, respectively. Approved but unfunded retail finance loans totaled $137.7 million and $139.3 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Wholesale finance receivables are related primarily to motorcycles and related parts and accessories sales to independent Harley-Davidson dealers and are generally contractually due within one year. Retail finance receivables are primarily related to sales of motorcycles to the dealers’ customers. On December 31, 2012, contractual maturities of finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):
United States Canada Total
2013 $ 1,685,921 $ 81,268 $ 1,767,189
2014 988,995 44,726 1,033,721
2015 1,117,929 50,035 1,167,964
2016 1,146,884 55,975 1,202,859
2017 601,981 30,432 632,413
Thereafter 85,373 — 85,373
Total $ 5,627,083 $ 262,436 $ 5,889,519
As of December 31, 2012, all finance receivables due after one year were at fixed interest rates.
The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is comprised of individual components relating to wholesale and retail finance receivables. Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio for the year ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
2012
Retail Wholesale Total
Balance, beginning of period $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449
Provision for credit losses 25,252 (3,013 ) 22,239
Charge-offs (86,963 ) (99 ) (87,062 )
Recoveries 47,041 — 47,041
Balance, end of period $ 101,442 $ 6,225 $ 107,667
2011
Retail Wholesale Total
Balance, beginning of period $ 157,791 $ 15,798 $ 173,589
Provision for credit losses 23,054 (6,023 ) 17,031
Charge-offs (118,993 ) (503 ) (119,496 )
Recoveries 54,260 65 54,325
Balance, end of period $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449
Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables for the year ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
2010
Balance, beginning of period $ 150,082
Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables (1) 49,424
Provision for credit losses 93,118
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (119,035 )
Balance, end of period $ 173,589
(1) As a part of the required consolidation of formerly unconsolidated VIEs done in connection with the adoption of the new requirements within ASC Topics 810 and 860 on January 1, 2010, the Company consolidated a $49.4 million allowance for credit losses related to the newly consolidated finance receivables.
The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that are individually evaluated for impairment and those that are collectively evaluated for impairment, at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2012
Retail Wholesale Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 101,442 6,225 107,667
Total allowance for credit losses $ 101,442 $ 6,225 $ 107,667
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,073,115 816,404 5,889,519
Total finance receivables $ 5,073,115 $ 816,404 $ 5,889,519
2011
Retail Wholesale Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 116,112 9,337 125,449
Total allowance for credit losses $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,087,490 824,640 5,912,130
Total finance receivables $ 5,087,490 $ 824,640 $ 5,912,130
Finance receivables are considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the loan agreement. As retail finance receivables are collectively and not individually reviewed for impairment, this portfolio does not have specifically impaired finance receivables. A specific allowance is established for wholesale finance receivables determined to be individually impaired in accordance with the applicable accounting standards when management concludes that the borrower will not be able to make full payment of the contractual amounts due based on the original terms of the loan agreement. The impairment is determined based on the cash that the Company expects to receive discounted at the loan’s original interest rate and the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral-dependent. In establishing the allowance, management considers a number of factors including the specific borrower’s financial performance as well as ability to repay. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no wholesale finance receivables that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables”.
Retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Interest continues to accrue on past due wholesale finance receivables until the finance receivable becomes uncollectible, at which time the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. The Company will resume accruing interest on these wholesale finance receivables when payments are current according to the terms of the loan agreements and future payments are reasonably assured. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no wholesale finance receivables on non-accrual status.
An analysis of the aging of past due finance receivables at December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
2012
Current 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Greater than Total Total
Past Due Past Due 90 Days Past Due Finance
Past Due Receivables
Retail $ 4,894,675 $ 113,604 $ 37,239 $ 27,597 $ 178,440 $ 5,073,115
Wholesale 814,706 984 278 436 1,698 816,404
Total $ 5,709,381 $ 114,588 $ 37,517 $ 28,033 $ 180,138 $ 5,889,519
2011
Current 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Greater than Total Total
Past Due Past Due 90 Days Past Due Finance
Past Due Receivables
Retail $ 4,915,711 $ 107,373 $ 36,937 $ 27,469 $ 171,779 $ 5,087,490
Wholesale 822,610 777 344 909 2,030 824,640
Total $ 5,738,321 $ 108,150 $ 37,281 $ 28,378 $ 173,809 $ 5,912,130
The recorded investment of retail and wholesale finance receivables, excluding non-accrual status finance receivables, that are contractually past due 90 days or more at December 31 for the past five years was as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
United States $ 26,500 $ 27,171 $ 34,391 $ 24,629 $ 23,678
Canada 1,533 1,207 1,351 2,161 1,275
Total $ 28,033 $ 28,378 $ 35,742 $ 26,790 $ 24,953
A significant part of managing HDFS’ finance receivable portfolios includes the assessment of credit risk associated with each borrower. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, HDFS utilizes different credit risk indicators for each portfolio.
HDFS manages retail credit risk through its credit approval policy and ongoing collection efforts. HDFS uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. Retail loans with a FICO score of 640 or above at origination are considered prime, and loans with a FICO score below 640 are considered sub-prime. These credit quality indicators are determined at the time of loan origination and are not updated subsequent to the loan origination date.
The recorded investment of retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator, at December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011
Prime $ 4,035,584 $ 4,097,048
Sub-prime 1,037,531 990,442
Total $ 5,073,115 $ 5,087,490
HDFS’ credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. HDFS utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and individually evaluates credit risk factors for each borrower. HDFS uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on the Company’s internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon management’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged-off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged-off. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrowers’ ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.
The recorded investment of wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, at December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011
Doubtful $ 8,107 $ 13,048
Substandard 2,593 5,052
Special Mention 3,504 14,361
Medium Risk 8,451 3,032
Low Risk 793,749 789,147
Total $ 816,404 $ 824,640

AssetBacked_Financing

Asset-Backed Financing 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Asset-Backed Financing [Abstract]
Asset-Backed Financing Asset-Backed Financing
HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. HDFS treats these transactions as secured borrowing because assets are either transferred to consolidated VIEs or HDFS maintains effective control over the assets and does not meet the accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860. See Note 1 for more information on the Company's accounting for asset-backed financings and VIEs.
The following table shows the assets and liabilities related to our asset-backed financings that were included in our financial statements at December 31 (in thousands):
2012
Finance receivables Allowance for credit losses Restricted cash Other assets Total assets Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations $ 2,143,708 $ (42,139 ) $ 176,290 $ 4,869 $ 2,282,728 $ 1,447,776
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility — — — 419 419 —
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility 194,285 (3,432 ) 11,718 255 202,826 175,658
$ 2,337,993 $ (45,571 ) $ 188,008 $ 5,543 $ 2,485,973 $ 1,623,434
2011
Finance receivables Allowance for credit losses Restricted cash Other assets Total assets Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations $ 2,916,219 $ (65,735 ) $ 228,776 $ 6,772 $ 3,086,032 $ 2,087,346
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility 13,455 (302 ) 879 449 14,481 —
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility — — — — — —
$ 2,929,674 $ (66,037 ) $ 229,655 $ 7,221 $ 3,100,513 $ 2,087,346
Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs
The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each term asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the term asset-backed securitization transactions and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations.
In 2012 and 2011, HDFS transferred $715.7 million and $1.21 billion, respectively, of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to three separate SPEs. The SPEs in turn issued $675.3 million and $1.09 billion, respectively, of secured notes. At December 31, 2012, the Company's consolidated balance sheet included outstanding balances related to the following secured notes with the related maturity dates and interest rates (in thousands):
Issue Date Principal Weighted-Average Contractual Maturity Date
Amount at Date of Issuance Rate at Date of
Issuance
Jul-12 $ 675,306 0.59 % August 2013 - June 2018
Nov-11 $ 513,300 0.88 % November 2012 - February 2018
Aug-11 $ 573,380 0.76 % September 2012 - August 2017
Nov-10 $ 600,000 1.05 % December 2011 - April 2018
Dec-09 $ 562,499 1.55 % December 2010 - June 2017
In addition, during 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of the December 2009, August 2011 and November 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium and have contractual maturities ranging from June 2017 to April 2019.
Outstanding balances related to the following secured notes were included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2011 (in thousands) and the Company completed repayment of those balances during 2012:
Issue Date Principal Weighted-Average Contractual Maturity Date
Amount at Date of Issuance Rate at Date of
Issuance
Oct-09 $ 700,000 1.16 % October 2010 - April 2017
Jul-09 $ 700,000 2.11 % July 2010 - February 2017
May-09 $ 500,000 2.77 % May 2010 - January 2017
Feb-08 $ 486,000 3.94 % February 2009 - December 2013
Aug-07 $ 782,000 5.5 % September 2008 - May 2015
May-07 $ 950,000 5.2 % May 2008 - August 2015
There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal.
For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the SPEs recorded interest expense on the secured notes of $25.8 million and $60.2 million, respectively, which is included in financial services interest expense. The weighted average interest rate of the outstanding term asset-backed securitization transactions was 1.09% and 1.96% at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE
In September 2012, the Company amended and restated its third-party bank sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (U.S. Conduit) which provides for a total aggregate commitment of up to $600.0 million based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables held by the SPE as collateral. The amended agreement has similar terms as the prior agreement and is for the same amount. Under the facility, HDFS may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a SPE, which in turn may issue debt to third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits.
The assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The U.S. Conduit also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the U.S. Conduit has an expiration date of September 13, 2013.
The SPE had no borrowings outstanding under the U.S. Conduit at December 31, 2012 or 2011; therefore, these assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of fees associated with the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million.
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the SPE recorded interest expense of $1.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, related to the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. Interest expense on the U.S. Conduit is included in financial services interest expense. There was no weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2012 or 2011 as HDFS had no outstanding borrowings under the U.S. Conduit during 2012 or 2011.
Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility
In 2012, HDFS entered into an agreement with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (Canadian Conduit). Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at HDFS' option, to purchase from HDFS eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$200 million. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$200 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the Canadian Conduit expires on August 30, 2013. The contractual maturity of the debt is approximately 5 years.
During 2012, HDFS transferred $230.0 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds of $201.3 million This transaction is treated as a secured borrowing, and the transferred assets are restricted as collateral for payment of the debt.
For the year ended December 31, 2012, HDFS recorded interest expense of $1.1 million on the secured notes. Interest expense on the Canadian Conduit is included in financial services interest expense. The weighted average interest rate of the outstanding Canadian Conduit was 1.95% at December 31, 2012.
As HDFS participates in and does not consolidate the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE, the maximum exposure to loss associated with this VIE, which would only be incurred in the unlikely event that all the finance receivables and underlying collateral have no residual value, is $27.2 million at December 31, 2012. The maximum exposure is not an indication of the Company's expected loss exposure.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements; some of these are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. In determining fair value of assets and liabilities, the Company uses various valuation techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.
The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.
Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its level 2 fair value measurements. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using publicly quoted spot and forward prices; commodity contracts are valued using publicly quoted prices, where available, or dealer quotes; interest rate swaps are valued using publicized swap curves; and investments in marketable debt and equity securities are valued using publicly quoted prices.
Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the following tables.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31 (in thousands):
Balance as of Quoted Prices  in Significant Significant
2012 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash equivalents $ 852,979 $ 690,691 $ 162,288 $ —
Marketable securities 135,634 — 135,634 —
Derivatives 317 — 317 —
$ 988,930 $ 690,691 $ 298,239 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivatives $ 7,920 $ — $ 7,920 $ —
Balance as  of Quoted Prices  in Significant Significant
2011 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash equivalents $ 1,302,367 $ 1,122,375 $ 179,992 $ —
Marketable securities 153,380 — 153,380 —
Derivatives 16,443 — 16,443 —
$ 1,472,190 $ 1,122,375 $ 349,815 $ —
Liabilities:
Derivatives $ 5,136 $ — $ 5,136 $ —
The hierarchy classification for cash equivalents, in 2011, totaling $180 million has been revised from level 1 to level 2.

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade receivables, finance receivables, net, trade payables, debt, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps (derivative instruments are discussed further in Note 10). Under U.S. GAAP certain of these items are required to be recorded in the financial statements at fair value, while others are required to be recorded at historical cost.
The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011
Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,068,138 $ 1,068,138 $ 1,526,950 $ 1,526,950
Marketable securities $ 135,634 $ 135,634 $ 153,380 $ 153,380
Accounts receivable, net $ 230,079 $ 230,079 $ 219,039 $ 219,039
Derivatives $ 317 $ 317 $ 16,443 $ 16,443
Finance receivables, net $ 5,861,442 $ 5,781,852 $ 5,888,040 $ 5,786,681
Restricted cash $ 188,008 $ 188,008 $ 229,655 $ 229,655
Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 257,386 $ 257,386 $ 255,713 $ 255,713
Derivatives $ 7,920 $ 7,920 $ 5,136 $ 5,136
Unsecured commercial paper $ 294,943 $ 294,943 $ 874,286 $ 874,286
Global credit facilities $ — $ — $ 159,794 $ 159,794
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility $ 175,658 $ 175,658 $ — $ —
Medium-term notes $ 3,199,548 $ 2,881,272 $ 2,561,458 $ 2,298,193
Senior unsecured notes $ 338,594 $ 303,000 $ 376,513 $ 303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt $ 1,457,807 $ 1,447,776 $ 2,099,060 $ 2,087,346
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable – With the exception of certain money-market and commercial paper investments, these items are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The historical cost basis for these amounts is estimated to approximate their respective fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.
Marketable Securities – Marketable securities are recorded in the financial statements at fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based primarily on quoted market prices of similar financial assets. Changes in fair value are recorded, net of tax, as other comprehensive income and included as a component of shareholders’ equity. Fair value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.
Finance Receivables, Net – Retail and wholesale finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost less an allowance for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The historical cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they either are short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.
Derivatives – Interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts are derivative financial instruments and are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves. The fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts are determined using publicly quoted prices. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.
Debt – Debt is generally recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The carrying value of debt provided under Global Credit Facilities approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The carrying value of unsecured commercial paper approximates fair value due to its short maturity. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.
The carrying value of debt provided under the Canadian Conduit approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facility are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.
The fair values of the medium-term notes are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using level 2 inputs.
The fair value of the senior unsecured notes is estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using level 2 inputs.
The fair value of the debt related to term asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using level 2 inputs.

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities  Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to certain risks such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 9). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, at both the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.
The Company sells its products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earnings can be affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currency. The Company’s most significant foreign currency risk relates to the Euro, the Australian dollar, Japanese yen and the Brazilian real. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effect of certain currencies’ fluctuations on earnings. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange a specified amount of foreign currency for U.S. dollars at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate.
The Company utilizes commodity contracts to hedge portions of the cost of certain commodities consumed in the Company’s motorcycle production and distribution operations.
The Company’s foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.
The Company’s earnings are affected by changes in interest rates. HDFS utilizes interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its unsecured commercial paper by converting a portion from a floating rate basis to a fixed rate basis. The fair value of HDFS' interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.
The following tables summarize the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments at December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Notional Asset Liability Notional Asset Liability
Instruments Under ASC Topic 815 Value Fair Value(a) Fair  Value(b) Value Fair Value(a) Fair  Value(b)
Foreign currency contracts(c) $ 345,021 $ 169 $ 6,850 $ 306,450 $ 16,443 $ 1,852
Commodities contracts(c) 1,064 148 683 3,915 — 265
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper(c) 35,800 — 373 102,100 — 3,020
Total $ 381,885 $ 317 $ 7,906 $ 412,465 $ 16,443 $ 5,137
2012 2011
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Notional Asset Liability Notional Asset Liability
Instruments Under ASC Topic 815 Value Fair Value(a) Fair Value(b) Value Fair Value(a) Fair Value(b)
Commodities contracts $ 16,237 $ — $ 14 $ — $ — $ —
$ 16,237 $ — $ 14 $ — $ — $ —
(a) Included in other current assets
(b) Included in accrued liabilities
(c) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge
The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses for the following years ended December 31 related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Cash Flow Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Foreign currency contracts $ (344 ) $ (304 ) $ (6,896 )
Commodities contracts (427 ) (558 ) (1,164 )
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper (43 ) (662 ) (4,318 )
Total $ (814 ) $ (1,524 ) $ (12,378 )
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Cash Flow Hedges 2012 2011 2010 Expected to be Reclassified
Over the Next Twelve Months
Foreign currency contracts(a) $ 18,586 $ (24,746 ) $ (312 ) $ (5,731 )
Commodities contracts(a) (705 ) (539 ) (867 ) (9 )
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper(b) (2,542 ) (5,103 ) (6,466 ) (373 )
Total $ 15,339 $ (30,388 ) $ (7,645 ) $ (6,113 )
(a) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.
(b) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the cash flow hedges were highly effective and, as a result, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. No amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing.
The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses for the years ended December 31 related to derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges (in thousands):
Amount of (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivative
Fair Value Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Interest rate swaps – medium-term notes(a) $ — $ — $ (6,072 )
(a) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in financial services interest expense.
Amount of Gain
Recognized in Income on Hedged Debt
Fair Value Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Interest rate swaps – medium-term notes(a) $ — $ — $ 6,072
(a) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in financial services interest expense.
The following table summarizes the amount of gains and losses for the years ended December 31 related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Commodities contracts(a) $ (535 ) $ — $ —
Derivatives – securitization transactions(b) — — (8 )
Derivatives – conduit facility(b) — — (6,343 )
$ (535 ) $ — $ (6,351 )
(a) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in cost of goods sold.
(b) Gain/(loss) recognized in income is included in financial services revenue.

Comprehensive_Income

Comprehensive Income 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 49,935 $ 2,212 $ (812 ) $ 1,400 $ 51,335
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities 327 556 (206 ) 350 677
Derivative financial instruments 6,307 (16,153 ) 6,009 (10,144 ) (3,837 )
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (533,302 ) (194,649 ) 72,098 (122,551 ) (655,853 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (476,733 ) $ (208,034 ) $ 77,089 $ (130,945 ) $ (607,678 )
2011
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 55,551 $ (6,251 ) $ 635 $ (5,616 ) $ 49,935
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities (133 ) 731 (271 ) 460 327
Derivative financial instruments (11,912 ) 28,864 (10,645 ) 18,219 6,307
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (409,728 ) (196,274 ) 72,700 (123,574 ) (533,302 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (366,222 ) $ (172,930 ) $ 62,419 $ (110,511 ) $ (476,733 )
2010
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) Cumulative effect of accounting change (a) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 46,102 $ 10,577 $ (1,128 ) $ 9,449 $ — $ 55,551
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities — (211 ) 78 (133 ) — (133 )
Derivative financial instruments (8,940 ) (4,756 ) 1,784 (2,972 ) — (11,912 )
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (451,577 ) 66,469 (24,620 ) 41,849 — (409,728 )
Investment in retained securitization interests (3,483 ) — — — 3,483 —
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (417,898 ) $ 72,079 $ (23,886 ) $ 48,193 $ 3,483 $ (366,222 )
(a) Net of tax of $1,959

Debt

Debt 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Debt Debt with contractual terms less than one year is generally classified as short-term debt and consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011
Unsecured commercial paper $ 294,943 $ 838,486
Debt with a contractual term greater than one year is generally classified as long-term debt and consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011
Unsecured commercial paper $ — $ 35,800
Bank borrowings
Credit facilities — 159,794
Secured debt
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility 175,658 —
Term asset-backed securitization debt 1,447,776 2,087,346
Unsecured notes
5.25% Medium-term notes due in 2012 ($400.0 million par value) — 399,916
5.75% Medium-term notes due in 2014 ($500.0 million par value) 499,705 499,544
1.15% Medium-term notes due in 2015 ($600.0 million par value) 599,269 —
3.88% Medium-term notes due in 2016 ($450.0 million par value) 449,829 449,775
2.70% Medium-term notes due in 2017 ($400.0 million par value) 399,929 —
6.80% Medium-term notes due in 2018 ($933.5 million par value) 932,540 948,958
15.00% senior unsecured notes due in 2014 ($600.0 million par value) 303,000 303,000
Gross long-term debt 4,807,706 4,884,133
Less: current portion of long-term debt (437,162 ) (1,040,247 )
Long-term debt $ 4,370,544 $ 3,843,886
At December 31, 2012, unsecured commercial paper is classified as short-term debt. At December 31, 2011, the Company has classified $195.6 million related to its unsecured commercial paper and its Global Credit Facilities as long-term debt. This amount was excluded from short term debt as it was expected to be outstanding for an uninterrupted period extending beyond one year from the balance sheet date.
Commercial paper maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. The weighted-average interest rate of outstanding commercial paper balances was 0.75% and 1.05% at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The December 31, 2012 and 2011 weighted-average interest rates include the impact of interest rate swap agreements.
On April 13, 2012, the Company and HDFS entered into a new $675.0 million five-year credit facility to refinance and replace a $675.0 million three-year credit facility that was due to mature in April 2013. The new five-year credit facility matures in April 2017. The Company and HDFS also have a $675.0 million four-year credit facility which matures in April 2015. The new five-year credit facility and the four-year credit facility (together, the Global Credit Facilities) bear interest at various variable interest rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities also require the Company to pay a fee based upon the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments under the Global Credit Facilities. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities and primarily used to support HDFS’ unsecured commercial paper program.
On September 14, 2012, the Company amended and restated its revolving asset-backed U.S. Conduit which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings under the U.S. Conduit. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion on the U.S. Conduit.
In August 2012, HDFS entered into an agreement with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at HDFS' option, to purchase from HDFS eligible Canadian retail motorcycle financial receivables for proceeds up to C$200 million. During 2012, HDFS transferred $230.0 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds of $201.3 million. Approximately $37.7 million of the debt was classified as current at December 31, 2012. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion on the Canadian Conduit.
During 2012, the Company issued $675.3 million of secured notes through one term asset-backed securitization transaction. Additionally, during 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of the December 2009, August 2011, and November 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium, and at December 31, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with these notes was $1.2 million. During 2011, the Company issued $1.09 billion of secured notes through two term asset-backed securitization transactions. Approximately $399.5 million and $640.3 million of the obligations under the secured notes were classified as current at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, based on the contractual maturities of the restricted finance receivables. The term-asset backed securitization transactions are further discussed in Note 7.
In January 2012, HDFS issued $400.0 million of medium-term notes which mature in March 2017 and have an annual interest rate of 2.70%. In September 2012, HDFS issued $600.0 million of medium-term notes which mature in September 2015 and have an annual interest rate of 1.15%. During 2011, HDFS issued $450.0 million of medium-term notes which mature in March 2016 and have an annual interest rate of 3.875%. All of HDFS’ medium-term notes (collectively, the Notes) provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity.
During 2012 and 2011, HDFS repurchased an aggregate of $16.6 million and $49.9 million, respectively, of its $1.0 billion, 6.80% medium-term notes which mature in June 2018 As a result, HDFS recognized in financial services interest expense $4.3 million and $9.6 million of loss on extinguishment of debt, respectively, which included unamortized discounts and fees. During December 2012, the $400 million, 5.25% medium-term notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full. Unamortized discounts on the Notes reduced the balance by $2.2 million and $1.9 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
In February 2009 the Company issued $600.0 million of senior unsecured notes in an underwritten offering. The senior unsecured notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. The senior unsecured notes mature in February 2014 and have an annual interest rate of 15%. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased $297.0 million of the $600.0 million senior unsecured notes at a price of $380.8 million. As a result of the transaction, the Company incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $85.2 million which also included $1.4 million of capitalized debt issuance costs that were written-off. The Company used cash on hand for the repurchase and the repurchased notes were canceled.
HDFS and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the Global Credit Facilities and various operating covenants under the Notes and the U.S. and Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. The more significant covenants are described below.
The covenants limit the Company’s and HDFS’ ability to:
• incur certain additional indebtedness;
• assume or incur certain liens;
• participate in certain mergers, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions; and
• purchase or hold margin stock.
Under the financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities, the consolidated debt to equity ratio of HDFS cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.25 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter ended through June 2013 and 2.5 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. No financial covenants are required under the Notes or the U.S. or Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, HDFS and the Company remained in compliance with all of these covenants.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consists of the following (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Current:
Federal $ 191,006 $ 135,232 $ 138,221
State 4,221 12,177 6,919
Foreign 13,189 5,776 4,486
208,416 153,185 149,626
Deferred:
Federal 121,934 104,723 (18,428 )
State 7,697 (12,201 ) (1,361 )
Foreign (460 ) (1,121 ) 963
129,171 91,401 (18,826 )
Total $ 337,587 $ 244,586 $ 130,800
The components of income before income taxes for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Domestic $ 946,592 $ 782,896 $ 377,416
Foreign 14,920 9,768 13,053
$ 961,512 $ 792,664 $ 390,469
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory U.S. corporate income tax rate due to the following items for the years ended December 31:
2012 2011 2010
Provision at statutory rate 35  % 35  % 35  %
State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.6 1.6 1
Domestic manufacturing deduction (1.6 ) (1.8 ) (3.2 )
Research and development credit — (0.6 ) (1.0 )
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties 0.1 (1.1 ) (0.2 )
Valuation allowance adjustments (0.3 ) (2.0 ) 0.7
Medicare Part D — — 3.4
Tax audit settlements (0.1 ) (1.1 ) (0.4 )
Investments in low-income housing partnerships — — 0.6
Adjustments for previously accrued taxes (0.4 ) 0.3 (2.8 )
Other 0.8 0.6 0.4
Provision for income taxes 35.1  % 30.9  % 33.5  %
The principal components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 include the following (in thousands):
2012 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Accruals not yet tax deductible $ 118,434 $ 123,514
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations 227,593 219,071
Stock compensation 28,001 32,486
Net operating loss carryforward 32,276 28,914
Valuation allowance (16,314 ) (14,914 )
Other, net 45,053 49,253
435,043 438,324
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation, tax in excess of book (117,743 ) (77,787 )
Other (34,602 ) (25,767 )
(152,345 ) (103,554 )
Total $ 282,698 $ 334,770
The Company reviews its deferred tax asset valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred tax asset is considered, along with any positive or negative evidence such as tax law changes. Since future financial results and tax law may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to the Company’s valuation allowances may be necessary.
At December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $420.8 million state net operating loss carry-forwards expiring in 2031. At December 31, 2012 the Company also had Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards of $15.3 million expiring in 2026. The Company had a deferred tax asset of $31.8 million as of December 31, 2012 for the benefit of these losses and credits. A valuation allowance of $15.8 million has been established against the deferred tax asset.
At December 31, 2012, the Company had $1.4 million federal capital loss carryforwards expiring in 2013. The Company had a deferred tax asset of $0.5 million as of December 31, 2012 for the benefit of this loss. A valuation allowance of $0.5 million has been established against the deferred tax asset.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Changes in the Company’s gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were as follows (in thousands):
2012 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period $ 57,137 $ 69,805
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period 1,806 13,745
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period (6,439 ) (21,574 )
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period 3,737 3,036
Statute lapses (415 ) (2,249 )
Settlements with taxing authorities (7,074 ) (5,626 )
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period $ 48,752 $ 57,137
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2012 that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $35.5 million.
The total gross amount of income related to interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits recognized during 2012 in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations was $3.0 million due to favorable settlements and statute lapses.
The total gross amount of interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits recognized at December 31, 2012 in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets was $20.6 million.
The Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease to the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits related to continuing operations during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. However, the Company is under regular audit by tax authorities. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provision includes amounts sufficient to pay any assessments. Nonetheless, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the United States federal and Wisconsin state jurisdictions and various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations for Wisconsin state income taxes before 2009 or for United States federal income taxes before 2009.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
The Company has a qualified defined benefit pension plan and several postretirement healthcare benefit plans, which cover employees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees which were instituted to replace benefits lost under the Tax Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. During 2012, the Company consolidated four qualified defined benefit pension plans into one qualified pension plan. The consolidation had no impact on participant benefits.
Pension benefits are based primarily on years of service and, for certain plans, levels of compensation. Employees are eligible to receive postretirement healthcare benefits upon attaining age 55 after rendering at least 10 years of service to the Company. Some of the plans require employee contributions to partially offset benefit costs.
Obligations and Funded Status:
The following table provides the changes in the benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and funded status of the Company’s pension, SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans as of the Company’s December 31, 2012 and 2011 measurement dates (in thousands):
Pension and SERPA Benefits Postretirement
Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2012 2011
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 1,570,930 $ 1,390,374 $ 380,625 $ 378,341
Service cost 33,681 37,341 7,413 7,630
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 18,310 19,644
Actuarial losses (gains) 276,069 127,259 23,367 (1,364 )
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441 1,561 1,527
Early Retirement Reinsurance Program Proceeds — — — 2,249
Benefits paid, net of Medicare Part D subsidy (93,829 ) (68,525 ) (28,049 ) (27,402 )
Net curtailments and settlements — 235 — —
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,871,575 1,570,930 403,227 380,625
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 1,253,916 1,105,487 109,160 121,064
Actual return on plan assets 160,731 8,129 13,946 820
Company contributions 216,741 205,383 27,675 14,111
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441 1,561 1,527
Benefits paid (93,829 ) (68,524 ) (29,236 ) (28,362 )
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 1,539,018 1,253,916 123,106 109,160
Funded status of the plans, December 31 $ (332,557 ) $ (317,014 ) $ (280,121 ) $ (271,465 )
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31:
Accrued benefit liability (current liabilities) $ (2,263 ) $ (14,531 ) $ (2,059 ) $ (2,883 )
Accrued benefit liability (long-term liabilities) (330,294 ) (302,483 ) (278,062 ) (268,582 )
Net amount recognized $ (332,557 ) $ (317,014 ) $ (280,121 ) $ (271,465 )
Benefit Costs:
Components of net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
Pension and Postretirement
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Service cost $ 33,681 $ 37,341 $ 42,889 $ 7,413 $ 7,630 $ 9,957
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 77,996 18,310 19,644 20,774
Expected return on plan assets (117,110 ) (106,612 ) (97,376 ) (9,423 ) (9,386 ) (9,781 )
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost (credit) 2,958 2,981 4,383 (3,853 ) (3,878 ) (2,914 )
Net loss 43,874 30,266 23,872 7,421 7,192 9,394
Net curtailment loss — 236 15,508 — — 11,643
Settlement loss 6,242 274 4,673 — — —
Net periodic benefit cost $ 52,910 $ 45,291 $ 71,945 $ 19,868 $ 21,202 $ 39,073
The 2010 Restructuring Plan actions discussed in Note 5 resulted in the pension and postretirement healthcare plan net curtailment losses noted in the table above and were included in restructuring expense in the consolidated income statement.
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at December 31, 2012 which have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):
Pension and Postretirement Total
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
Prior service cost (credit) $ 3,489 $ (15,921 ) $ (12,432 )
Net actuarial loss 577,140 91,145 668,285
$ 580,629 $ 75,224 $ 655,853
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax, during the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
Pension and Postretirement Total
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
Prior service cost (credit) $ 1,099 $ (2,426 ) $ (1,327 )
Net actuarial loss 36,900 5,382 42,282
$ 37,999 $ 2,956 $ 40,955
Assumptions:
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost at December 31 were as follows:
Pension and Postretirement
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Assumptions for benefit obligations:
Discount rate 4.23 % 5.3 % 5.79 % 3.93 % 4.9 % 5.28 %
Rate of compensation 4 % 3.49 % 3.49 % n/a n/a n/a
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate 5.3 % 5.79 % 6 % 4.9 % 5.28 % 5.65 %
Expected return on plan assets 7.8 % 8 % 8.25 % 8 % 8 % 8.25 %
Rate of compensation increase 3.49 % 3.49 % 3.66 % n/a n/a n/a
Pension and SERPA Accumulated Benefit Obligation:
Each of the Company’s pension and SERPA plans has a separately determined accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and plan asset value. The ABO is the actuarial present value of benefits based on service rendered and current and past compensation levels. This differs from the projected benefit obligation (PBO) in that it includes no assumption about future compensation levels. The total ABO for all the Company’s pension and SERPA plans combined was $1.73 billion and $1.46 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The following table summarizes information related to Company pension plans with a PBO in excess of the fair value of plan assets at December 31 (in millions):
2012 2011
Pension plans with PBOs in excess of fair value of plan assets:
PBO $ 1,833.80 $ 1,530.00
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,539.00 $ 1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4
The following table summarizes information related to Company pension plans with an ABO in excess of the fair value of plan assets at December 31 (in millions):
2012 2011
Pension plans with ABOs in excess of fair value of plan assets:
ABO $ 1,708.10 $ 1,436.80
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,539.00 $ 1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4
The Company’s SERPA plans, which can only be funded as claims are paid, had projected and accumulated benefit obligations of $37.8 million and $20.1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2012 and $41.0 million and $27.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2011.
Plan Assets:
The Company’s investment objective is to ensure assets are sufficient to pay benefits while mitigating the volatility of retirement plan assets or liabilities recorded in the balance sheet. The company mitigates volatility through asset diversification and partial asset/liability matching. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed-income investments. The Company’s current overall targeted asset allocation as a percentage of total market value was approximately 68% equities and 32% fixed-income. Assets are rebalanced regularly to keep the actual allocation in line with targets. Equity holdings primarily include investments in small-, medium- and large-cap companies in the U.S. (including Company stock), investments in developed and emerging foreign markets and alternative investments such as private equity and real estate. Fixed-income holdings consist of U.S. government and agency securities, state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds from diversified industries and foreign obligations. In addition, cash equivalent balances are maintained at levels adequate to meet near-term plan expenses and benefit payments. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews.
The following tables present the fair values of the plan assets related to the Company’s pension and postretirement healthcare plans within the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 8.
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2012 are as follows (in thousands):
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant
December 31, 2012 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 42,625 $ — $ 42,625 $ —
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 540,579 540,578 1 —
Foreign companies 85,415 85,415 — —
Harley-Davidson common stock 62,189 62,189 — —
Pooled equity funds 309,878 309,878 — —
Limited partnership interests 35,954 — — 35,954
Other 628 — — 628
Total equity holdings 1,034,643 998,060 1 36,582
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 55,014 55,014 — —
Federal agencies 14,302 — 14,302 —
Corporate bonds 189,643 — 189,643 —
Pooled fixed income funds 165,192 48,528 116,664 —
Foreign bonds 29,149 — 29,149 —
Municipal bonds 8,450 — 8,450 —
Total fixed-income holdings 461,750 103,542 358,208 —
Total pension plan assets $ 1,539,018 $ 1,101,602 $ 400,834 $ 36,582
Included in the pension plan assets are 1,273,592 shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value of $62.2 million at December 31, 2012.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
Total Limited Partnership Other
Interests
Balance, beginning of period $ 42,127 $ 40,016 $ 2,111
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date (820 ) (930 ) 110
Purchases, sales and settlements (4,725 ) (3,132 ) (1,593 )
Balance, end of period $ 36,582 $ 35,954 $ 628
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets, which did not contain any Level 3 assets, as of December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant
December 31, 2012 Active Markets for Other
Identical Assets Observable
(Level 1) Inputs
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,522 $ — $ 5,522
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 60,658 60,658 —
Foreign companies 13,625 13,625 —
Pooled equity funds 27,617 27,617 —
Total equity holdings 101,900 101,900 —
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 5,370 5,370 —
Federal agencies 3,489 — 3,489
Corporate bonds 6,033 — 6,033
Foreign bonds 659 — 659
Municipal bonds 133 — 133
Total fixed-income holdings 15,684 5,370 10,314
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets $ 123,106 $ 107,270 $ 15,836
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant
December 31, 2011 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,286 $ — $ 48,286 $ —
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 533,030 529,630 3,400 —
Foreign companies 55,555 55,555 — —
Harley-Davidson common stock 49,505 49,505 — —
Pooled equity funds 166,460 166,460 — —
Limited partnership interests 40,016 — — 40,016
Other 2,111 — — 2,111
Total equity holdings 846,677 801,150 3,400 42,127
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 50,715 50,715 — —
Federal agencies 51,290 — 51,290 —
Corporate bonds 77,295 — 77,295 —
Pooled fixed income funds 172,968 172,968 — —
Foreign bonds 6,312 — 6,312 —
Municipal bonds 373 — 373 —
Total fixed-income holdings 358,953 223,683 135,270 —
Total pension plan assets $ 1,253,916 $ 1,024,833 $ 186,956 $ 42,127
Included in the pension plan assets are 1,273,592 shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value of $49.5 million at December 31, 2011.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2011 (in thousands):
Total Limited Partnership Other
Interests
Balance, beginning of period $ 42,632 $ 40,421 $ 2,211
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date (2,888 ) (3,018 ) 130
Purchases, sales and settlements 2,383 2,613 (230 )
Balance, end of period $ 42,127 $ 40,016 $ 2,111
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets, which did not contain any Level 3 assets, as of December 31, 2011, are as follows (in thousands):
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant
December 31, 2011 Active Markets for Other
Identical Assets Observable
(Level 1) Inputs
(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,858 $ — $ 1,858
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 79,544 79,091 453
Foreign companies 10,365 10,365 —
Total equity holdings 89,909 89,456 453
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 7,237 7,237 —
Federal agencies 4,172 — 4,172
Corporate bonds 5,537 — 5,537
Foreign bonds 307 — 307
Municipal bonds 140 — 140
Total fixed-income holdings 17,393 7,237 10,156
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets $ 109,160 $ 96,693 $ 12,467
No plan assets are expected to be returned to the Company during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
For 2013, the Company’s overall expected long-term rate of return on assets is 7.75%. The expected long-term rate of return is based on the portfolio as a whole and not on the sum of the returns on individual asset categories. The return is based on historical returns adjusted to reflect the current view of the long-term investment market.
Postretirement Healthcare Cost:
The weighted-average healthcare cost trend rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the healthcare plans was as follows:
2012 2011
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year 7.5 % 8.5 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate) 5 % 5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2019 2019
This healthcare cost trend rate assumption can have a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate would have the following effects (in thousands):
One One
Percent Percent
Increase Decrease
Total of service and interest cost components in 2012 $ 814 $ (789 )
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2012 $ 14,879 $ (13,948 )
Future Contributions and Benefit Payments:
In January 2013, the Company voluntarily contributed $175.0 million to further fund its qualified pension plans. No additional pension plan contributions are required in 2013. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans in 2013(1).
The expected benefit payments and Medicare subsidy receipts for the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
Pension SERPA Postretirement Medicare
Benefits Benefits Healthcare Subsidy
Benefits Receipts
2013 $ 66,638 $ 2,262 $ 30,054 $ 1,418
2014 $ 67,587 $ 2,725 $ 30,449 $ 1,639
2015 $ 68,536 $ 1,611 $ 30,735 $ 1,851
2016 $ 70,042 $ 1,691 $ 30,247 $ 2,104
2017 $ 72,095 $ 2,113 $ 29,679 $ 2,301
2018-2022 $ 414,800 $ 12,346 $ 146,714 $ 15,240
Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company has various defined contribution benefit plans that in total cover substantially all full-time employees. Employees can make voluntary contributions in accordance with the provisions of their respective plan, which includes a 401(k) tax deferral option. The Company expensed $15.3 million, $12.5 million and $12.6 million for Company contributions during 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Leases

Leases 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Leases  Leases
The Company operates certain administrative, manufacturing, warehouse and testing facilities and equipment under lease arrangements that are accounted for as operating leases. Total rental expense was $13.5 million, $11.6 million and $11.0 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Future minimum operating lease payments at December 31, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
2013 $ 12,556
2014 8,211
2015 7,702
2016 6,423
2017 3,783
After 2017 14,269
Total operating lease payments $ 52,944

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies  Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.
Environmental Protection Agency Notice
In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.
York Environmental Matters:
The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.
In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.
The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $3.2 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, the Company is unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.
The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred primarily over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.
Product Liability Matters:
The Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Capital Stock Capital Stock
Common Stock:
The Company is authorized to issue 800,000,000 shares of common stock of $0.01 par value. There were 226.1 million and 230.5 million common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
During 2012, the Company repurchased 6.7 million shares of its common stock at a weighted-average price of $46. This includes shares of common stock that were repurchased from employees that surrendered stock to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. The remaining repurchases were made pursuant to the following authorizations (in millions of shares):
   Shares Repurchased Authorization Remaining
Board of Directors’ Authorization 2012 2011 2010 at December 31, 2012
1997 Authorization 4.3 6.2 0.1 —
2007 Authorization 2.2 — — 14.5
Total 6.5 6.2 0.1 14.5
1997 Authorization – The Company has an authorization from its Board of Directors (originally adopted December 1997) to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock under which the cumulative number of shares repurchased, at the time of any repurchase, shall not exceed the sum of (1) the number of shares issued in connection with the exercise of stock options occurring on or after January 1, 2004, plus (2) 1% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company on January 1 of the current year, adjusted for any stock split. There were no shares available under this authorization at December 31, 2012.
2007 Authorization – In December 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors separately authorized the Company to buy back up to 20.0 million shares of its common stock with no dollar limit or expiration date. There are 14.5 million shares remaining under this authorization at December 31, 2012.
Preferred Stock:
The Company is authorized to issue 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock of $1.00 par value, none of which is outstanding.

ShareBased_Awards

Share-Based Awards 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Awards Share-Based Awards
The Company has a share-based compensation plan which was approved by its Shareholders in April 2009 (Plan) under which the Board of Directors may grant to employees share-based awards including nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARs), shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). The options and SARs granted under the Plan have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant and, prior to 2010, generally vested ratably over a four-year period with the first 25% becoming exercisable one year after the date of grant. Beginning with awards granted in 2010, options and SARs granted under the Plan will vest ratably over a three-year period with the first one-third of the grant becoming exercisable one year after the date of grant. The options and SARs expire 10 years from the date of grant. Shares of restricted stock and RSUs that were issued under the Plan prior to 2010 generally vested over periods ranging from 2 to 5 years with certain of the shares and RSUs subject to accelerated vesting should the Company meet certain performance conditions. Beginning with awards granted in 2010, shares of restricted stock and RSUs granted under the Plan vest ratably over a three-year period with the first one-third of the grant vesting one year after the date of grant. Dividends are paid on shares of restricted stock and dividend equivalents are paid on RSUs. At December 31, 2012, there were 12.1 million shares of common stock available for future awards under the Plan.
Stock Options:
The Company estimates the grant date fair value of its option awards granted using a lattice-based option valuation model. The Company believes that the lattice-based option valuation model provides a more precise estimate of fair value than the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Lattice-based option valuation models utilize ranges of assumptions over the expected term of the options. The Company uses a weighted-average of implied and historical volatility to determine the expected volatility of its stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Assumptions used in calculating the lattice-based fair value of options granted during 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
2012 2011 2010
Expected average term (in years) 6.3 6.5 6.9
Expected volatility 32% - 50% 39% - 52% 42% - 60%
Weighted average volatility 41 % 43 % 48 %
Expected dividend yield 1.1 % 1 % 1.8 %
Risk-free interest rate 0.1% - 2.1% 0.1% - 3.7% 0.1% - 3.7%
The following table summarizes the stock option transactions for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands except for per share amounts):
Options Weighted-
Average
Price
Options outstanding, beginning of period 6,311 $ 37
Options granted 480 $ 45
Options exercised (1,666 ) $ 28
Options forfeited (665 ) $ 52
Options outstanding, end of period 4,460 $ 38
Exercisable, end of period 3,065 $ 42
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $14, $15 and $8, respectively.
As of December 31, 2012, there was $2.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.
The following table summarizes the aggregate intrinsic value related to options outstanding, exercisable and exercised as of and for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Exercised $ 34,443 $ 7,919 $ 12,710
Outstanding $ 60,963 $ 55,701 $ 53,249
Exercisable $ 35,873 $ 22,926 $ 8,545
The Company’s policy is to issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of employee stock options. The Company has a continuing authorization from its Board of Directors to repurchase shares to offset dilution caused by the exercise of stock options which is discussed in Note 17.
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2012 (options in thousands):
Price Range Weighted-Average Options Weighted-Average
Contractual Life Exercise Price
$10.01 to $20 6 910 $ 13
$20.01 to $30 6.9 695 $ 23
$30.01 to $40 4.7 503 $ 39
$40.01 to $50 8 910 $ 43
$50.01 to $60 1.6 706 $ 52
$60.01 to $70 2.5 736 $ 65
Options outstanding 5.1 4,460 $ 38
Options exercisable 7.6 3,065 $ 42
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
SARs vest under the same terms and conditions as options; however, they are settled in cash equal to their settlement date fair value. As a result, SARs are recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as a liability until the date of exercise.
The fair value of each SAR award is estimated using a lattice-based valuation model. In accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Stock Compensation”, the fair value of each SAR award is recalculated at the end of each reporting period and the liability and expense adjusted based on the new fair value and the percent vested.
The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the SAR awards at December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
2012 2011
Expected average term (in years) 1.3 - 5.6 2.2 - 6.2
Expected volatility 31% - 45% 40% - 49%
Expected dividend yield 1.3 % 1 %
Risk-free interest rate .1% - 1.8% 0.1% - 2.2%
The following table summarizes the SAR transactions for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands except for per share amounts):
SARs Weighted-
Average
Price
Outstanding, beginning of period 273 $ 21
Granted 21 $ 45
Exercised (40 ) $ 22
Forfeited (1 ) $ 22
Outstanding, end of period 253 $ 23
Exercisable, end of period 160 $ 22
The weighted-average fair value of SARs granted during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $14, $15 and $8, respectively.
Restricted (Nonvested) Stock:
The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the market price of the Company’s shares on the grant date. The following table summarizes the restricted stock transactions for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands except for per share amounts):
Restricted Grant Date
Shares Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period 1,941 $ 26
Granted 521 $ 45
Vested (687 ) $ 32
Forfeited (83 ) $ 29
Nonvested, end of period 1,692 $ 29
As of December 31, 2012, there was $24.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted stock units vest under the same terms and conditions as restricted stock; however, they are settled in cash equal to their settlement date fair value. As a result, RSUs are recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as a liability until the date of vesting.
The fair value of RSUs is determined based on the market price of the Company’s shares on the grant date. The following table summarizes the RSU transactions for the year ended December 31, 2012 (in thousands except for per share amounts):
Restricted Weighted-Average
Stock Unit Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period 245 $ 47
Granted 80 $ 48
Vested (81 ) $ 46
Forfeited (2 ) $ 48
Nonvested, end of period 242 $ 47

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
The Company has a share-based compensation plan under which employees may be granted share-based awards including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on unvested shares of restricted stock and non-forfeitable dividend equivalents are paid on unvested RSUs. As such, shares of restricted stock and RSUs are considered participating securities under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share as described in ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of calculating earnings per share did not have a material impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculation as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands except per share amounts):
2012 2011 2010
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share $ 623,925 $ 548,078 $ 259,669
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average common shares 227,119 232,889 233,312
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock compensation plan 2,110 2,029 1,475
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 229,229 234,918 234,787
Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Basic $ 2.75 $ 2.35 $ 1.11
Diluted $ 2.72 $ 2.33 $ 1.11
Options to purchase 2.1 million, 3.8 million and 4.2 million weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were not included in the Company’s computation of dilutive securities because the exercise price was greater than the market price and therefore the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Business_Segments_And_Foreign_

Business Segments And Foreign Operations 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Business Segments And Foreign Operations  Business Segments and Geographic Information
Business Segments:
The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles and Financial Services. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.
The Motorcycles segment designs, manufactures and sells at wholesale heavyweight (engine displacement of 651+cc) cruiser and touring motorcycles as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise and related services.
The Financial Services segment provides wholesale and retail financing and provides insurance and insurance-related programs primarily to Harley-Davidson dealers and their retail customers. HDFS conducts business principally in the United States and Canada.
Information by segment is set forth below for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Motorcycles net revenue $ 4,942,582 $ 4,662,264 $ 4,176,627
Gross profit 1,720,188 1,555,976 1,427,403
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 976,224 926,808 885,137
Restructuring expense and other impairments 28,475 67,992 163,508
Operating income from Motorcycles $ 715,489 $ 561,176 $ 378,758
Financial services revenue $ 637,924 $ 649,449 $ 682,709
Financial services expense 353,237 380,658 500,836
Operating income from Financial Services $ 284,687 $ 268,791 $ 181,873
Financial Services revenue includes $11.5 million, $10.5 million and $9.2 million of interest that HDMC paid to HDFS on wholesale finance receivables in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. This interest was paid on behalf of HDMC’s independent dealers as a way to enable dealers to manage seasonal increases in inventory. The offsetting cost of these interest incentives was recorded as a reduction to Motorcycles revenue.
Information by industry segment is set forth below as of December 31 (in thousands):
Motorcycles Financial Consolidated
Services
2012
Total assets $ 2,751,018 $ 6,419,755 $ 9,170,773
Depreciation $ 162,659 $ 6,319 $ 168,978
Capital expenditures $ 180,416 $ 8,586 $ 189,002
2011
Total assets $ 2,959,333 $ 6,714,831 $ 9,674,164
Depreciation $ 173,959 $ 6,449 $ 180,408
Capital expenditures $ 179,988 $ 9,047 $ 189,035
2010
Total assets $ 2,701,965 $ 6,728,775 $ 9,430,740
Depreciation $ 248,246 $ 6,925 $ 255,171
Capital expenditures $ 167,730 $ 3,115 $ 170,845
Geographic Information:
Included in the consolidated financial statements are the following amounts relating to geographic locations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2012 2011 2010
Revenue from Motorcycles(a):
United States $ 3,363,640 $ 3,155,608 $ 2,818,032
Europe 710,861 781,432 699,492
Japan 244,907 229,427 234,247
Canada 186,550 154,314 157,606
Australia 186,674 141,392 136,172
Other foreign countries 249,950 200,091 131,078
$ 4,942,582 $ 4,662,264 $ 4,176,627
Revenue from Financial Services(a):
United States $ 607,909 $ 619,214 $ 652,849
Europe 5,483 4,471 3,497
Canada 24,532 25,764 26,363
$ 637,924 $ 649,449 $ 682,709
Long-lived assets(b):
United States $ 825,509 $ 822,089 $ 842,461
International 56,143 59,571 62,192
$ 881,652 $ 881,660 $ 904,653
(a) Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on location of customer.
(b) Long-lived assets include all long-term assets except those specifically excluded under ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” such as deferred income taxes and finance receivables.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions  Related Party Transactions
The Company has the following material related party transactions. A director of the Company is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and an equity owner of Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. (Deeley Imports), the exclusive distributor of the Company’s motorcycles in Canada. The Company recorded motorcycles and related products revenue and financial services revenue from Deeley Imports during 2012, 2011 and 2010 of $187.1 million, $155.2 million and $158.7 million, respectively, and had finance receivables balances due from Deeley Imports of $9.2 million, $14.5 million and $21.0 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. All such products were provided in the ordinary course of business at prices and on terms and conditions that the Company believes are the same as those that would result from arm’s-length negotiations between unrelated parties.

Supplemental_Consolidating_Dat

Supplemental Consolidating Data 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Supplemental Consolidating Data [Abstract]
Supplemental Consolidating Data   Supplemental Consolidating Data
The supplemental consolidating data for the periods noted is presented for informational purposes. The supplemental consolidating data may be different than segment information presented elsewhere due to the allocation of intercompany eliminations to reporting segments. All supplemental data is presented in thousands.
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services
Products Operations
Operations
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products $ 4,952,748 $ — $ (10,166 ) $ 4,942,582
Financial services — 639,482 (1,558 ) 637,924
Total revenue 4,952,748 639,482 (11,724 ) 5,580,506
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,222,394 — — 3,222,394
Financial services interest expense — 195,990 — 195,990
Financial services provision for credit losses — 22,239 — 22,239
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 977,782 145,174 (11,724 ) 1,111,232
Restructuring expense 28,475 — — 28,475
Total costs and expenses 4,228,651 363,403 (11,724 ) 4,580,330
Operating income 724,097 276,079 — 1,000,176
Investment income 232,369 — (225,000 ) 7,369
Interest expense 46,033 — — 46,033
Income before provision for income taxes 910,433 276,079 (225,000 ) 961,512
Provision for income taxes 233,385 104,202 — 337,587
Income from continuing operations 677,048 171,877 (225,000 ) 623,925
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — — — —
Net income $ 677,048 $ 171,877 $ (225,000 ) $ 623,925
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services
Products Operations
Operations
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products $ 4,671,942 $ — $ (9,678 ) $ 4,662,264
Financial services — 649,474 (25 ) 649,449
Total revenue 4,671,942 649,474 (9,703 ) 5,311,713
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,106,288 — — 3,106,288
Financial services interest expense — 229,492 — 229,492
Financial services provision for credit losses — 17,031 — 17,031
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 926,832 143,814 (9,703 ) 1,060,943
Restructuring expense 67,992 — — 67,992
Total costs and expenses 4,101,112 390,337 (9,703 ) 4,481,746
Operating income 570,830 259,137 — 829,967
Investment income 132,963 — (125,000 ) 7,963
Interest expense 45,266 — — 45,266
Income before provision for income taxes 658,527 259,137 (125,000 ) 792,664
Provision for income taxes 150,756 93,830 — 244,586
Income from continuing operations 507,771 165,307 (125,000 ) 548,078
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 51,036 — — 51,036
Net income $ 558,807 $ 165,307 $ (125,000 ) $ 599,114
Year Ended December 31, 2010
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services
Products Operations
Operations
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products $ 4,176,627 $ — $ — $ 4,176,627
Financial services — 683,329 (620 ) 682,709
Total revenue 4,176,627 683,329 (620 ) 4,859,336
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 2,749,224 — — 2,749,224
Financial services interest expense — 272,484 — 272,484
Financial services provision for credit losses — 93,118 — 93,118
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 881,888 139,103 (620 ) 1,020,371
Restructuring expense 163,508 — — 163,508
Total costs and expenses 3,794,620 504,705 (620 ) 4,298,705
Operating income 382,007 178,624 — 560,631
Investment income 5,442 — — 5,442
Interest expense 90,357 — — 90,357
Loss on debt extinguishment 85,247 — — 85,247
Income before provision for income taxes 211,845 178,624 — 390,469
Provision for income taxes 66,495 64,305 — 130,800
Income from continuing operations 145,350 114,319 — 259,669
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (113,124 ) — — (113,124 )
Net income $ 32,226 $ 114,319 $ — $ 146,545
December 31, 2012
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services
Products Operations
Operations
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 727,716 $ 340,422 $ — $ 1,068,138
Marketable securities 135,634 — — 135,634
Accounts receivable, net 781,642 — (551,563 ) 230,079
Finance receivables, net — 1,743,045 — 1,743,045
Inventories 393,524 — — 393,524
Restricted cash — 188,008 — 188,008
Deferred income taxes 84,486 26,367 — 110,853
Other current assets 146,419 31,242 3,994 181,655
Total current assets 2,269,421 2,329,084 (547,569 ) 4,050,936
Finance receivables, net — 4,038,807 — 4,038,807
Property, plant and equipment, net 783,068 32,396 — 815,464
Goodwill 29,530 — — 29,530
Deferred income taxes 175,839 — (3,994 ) 171,845
Other long-term assets 116,925 19,468 (72,202 ) 64,191
$ 3,374,783 $ 6,419,755 $ (623,765 ) $ 9,170,773
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 221,064 $ 587,885 $ (551,563 ) $ 257,386
Accrued liabilities 439,144 74,447 — 513,591
Short-term debt — 294,943 — 294,943
Current portion of long-term debt — 437,162 — 437,162
Total current liabilities 660,208 1,394,437 (551,563 ) 1,503,082
Long-term debt 303,000 4,067,544 — 4,370,544
Pension liability 330,294 — — 330,294
Postretirement healthcare liability 278,062 — — 278,062
Other long-term liabilities 114,476 16,691 — 131,167
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Total shareholders’ equity 1,688,743 941,083 (72,202 ) 2,557,624
$ 3,374,783 $ 6,419,755 $ (623,765 ) $ 9,170,773
December 31, 2011
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services
Products Operations
Operations
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950
Marketable securities 153,380 — — 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 393,615 — (174,576 ) 219,039
Finance receivables, net — 1,760,467 — 1,760,467
Inventories 418,006 — — 418,006
Restricted cash — 229,655 — 229,655
Deferred income taxes 96,120 36,211 — 132,331
Other current assets 71,303 31,075 — 102,378
Total current assets 2,075,754 2,641,028 (174,576 ) 4,542,206
Finance receivables, net — 4,026,214 — 4,026,214
Property, plant and equipment, net 779,330 30,129 — 809,459
Goodwill 29,081 — — 29,081
Deferred income taxes 203,605 2,538 (3,704 ) 202,439
Other long-term assets 118,774 14,922 (68,931 ) 64,765
$ 3,206,544 $ 6,714,831 $ (247,211 ) $ 9,674,164
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 220,957 209,332 (174,576 ) 255,713
Accrued liabilities 482,838 85,038 (3,704 ) 564,172
Short-term debt — 838,486 — 838,486
Current portion of long-term debt — 1,040,247 1,040,247
Total current liabilities 703,795 2,173,103 (178,280 ) 2,698,618
Long-term debt 303,000 3,540,886 — 3,843,886
Pension liability 302,483 — — 302,483
Postretirement healthcare liability 268,582 — — 268,582
Other long-term liabilities 126,036 14,303 — 140,339
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Total shareholders’ equity 1,502,648 986,539 (68,931 ) 2,420,256
3,206,544 6,714,831 (247,211 ) 9,674,164
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services &
Products Operations Adjustments
Operations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Income from continuing operations $ 677,048 $ 171,877 $ (225,000 ) $ 623,925
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 162,659 6,319 — 168,978
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 78,592 — 78,592
Amortization of financing origination fees 473 9,496 — 9,969
Provision for employee long-term benefits 67,612 3,735 — 71,347
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (244,416 ) — — (244,416 )
Stock compensation expense 37,544 3,271 — 40,815
Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — 2,513 2,513
Provision for credit losses — 22,239 — 22,239
Loss on debt extinguishment — 4,323 — 4,323
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242 — — 6,242
Deferred income taxes 117,772 10,680 — 128,452
Foreign currency adjustments 9,773 — — 9,773
Other, net (2,290 ) (4,926 ) — (7,216 )
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable 9,323 — (23,013 ) (13,690 )
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other — (4 ) — (4 )
Inventories 21,459 — — 21,459
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,368 ) (27,443 ) 23,013 (10,798 )
Restructuring reserves (16,087 ) — — (16,087 )
Derivative instruments 2,906 (148 ) — 2,758
Prepaid and other (95,162 ) (2,554 ) — (97,716 )
Total adjustments 71,440 103,580 2,513 177,533
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 748,488 275,457 (222,487 ) 801,458
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures (180,416 ) (8,586 ) — (189,002 )
Origination of finance receivables — (6,544,828 ) 3,686,127 (2,858,701 )
Collections of finance receivables — 6,456,729 (3,688,640 ) 2,768,089
Purchases of marketable securities (4,993 ) — — (4,993 )
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 23,296 — — 23,296
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (162,113 ) (96,685 ) (2,513 ) (261,311 )
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes — 993,737 — 993,737
Repayments of medium-term notes — (420,870 ) — (420,870 )
Intercompany borrowing activity (400,000 ) 400,000 — —
Proceeds from securitization debt — 763,895 — 763,895
Repayments of securitization debt — (1,405,599 ) — (1,405,599 )
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper — 200,417 — 200,417
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (24,301 ) — (24,301 )
Net (decrease) increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper — (744,724 ) — (744,724 )
Net change in restricted cash — 41,647 — 41,647
Dividends (141,681 ) (225,000 ) 225,000 (141,681 )
Purchase of common stock for treasury (311,632 ) — — (311,632 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 13,065 — — 13,065
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 45,973 — — 45,973
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (794,275 ) (420,798 ) 225,000 (990,073 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (7,714 ) (1,172 ) — (8,886 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (215,614 ) (243,198 ) — (458,812 )
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations — — — —
— — — —
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (215,614 ) $ (243,198 ) $ — $ (458,812 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period — — — —
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (215,614 ) (243,198 ) — (458,812 )
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period — — — —
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period $ 727,716 $ 340,422 $ — $ 1,068,138
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services &
Products Operations Adjustments
Operations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 558,807 $ 165,307 $ (125,000 ) $ 599,114
Income from discontinued operations 51,036 — — 51,036
Income from continuing operations 507,771 165,307 (125,000 ) 548,078
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 173,959 6,449 — 180,408
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 78,695 — 78,695
Amortization of financing origination fees 473 10,317 — 10,790
Provision for employee long-term benefits 55,942 3,499 — 59,441
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (219,695 ) — — (219,695 )
Stock compensation expense 35,404 2,788 — 38,192
Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — (2,335 ) (2,335 )
Provision for credit losses — 17,031 — 17,031
Loss on debt extinguishment — 9,608 — 9,608
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 236 — — 236
Deferred income taxes 71,555 16,318 — 87,873
Foreign currency adjustments 10,678 — — 10,678
Other, net (16,650 ) 843 — (15,807 )
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable 60,403 — (17,353 ) 43,050
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other — 5,027 — 5,027
Inventories (94,957 ) — — (94,957 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 81,670 (25,989 ) 64,610 120,291
Restructuring reserves 8,072 — — 8,072
Derivative instruments (2,519 ) 31 — (2,488 )
Prepaid and other 1,154 49,524 (47,575 ) 3,103
Total adjustments 165,725 174,141 (2,653 ) 337,213
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 673,496 339,448 (127,653 ) 885,291
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures (179,988 ) (9,047 ) — (189,035 )
Origination of finance receivables — (6,056,242 ) 3,434,218 (2,622,024 )
Collections of finance receivables — 6,191,932 (3,431,883 ) 2,760,049
Purchases of marketable securities (142,653 ) — — (142,653 )
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 130,121 — — 130,121
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (192,520 ) 126,643 2,335 (63,542 )
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance medium-term notes — 447,076 — 447,076
Repayments of medium-term notes — (59,211 ) — (59,211 )
Proceeds from securitization debt — 1,082,599 — 1,082,599
Repayments of securitization debt — (1,754,568 ) — (1,754,568 )
Net increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper — 237,827 — 237,827
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (483 ) — (483 )
Net change in restricted cash — 59,232 — 59,232
Dividends paid (111,011 ) (125,000 ) 125,000 (111,011 )
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances (224,548 ) — — (224,548 )
Excess tax benefits from share based payments 6,303 — — 6,303
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 7,840 — — 7,840
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (321,416 ) (112,528 ) 125,000 (308,944 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (8,021 ) (85 ) 318 (7,788 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 151,539 353,478 — 505,017
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations — — — —
— — — —
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 151,539 $ 353,478 $ — $ 505,017
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period $ 791,791 $ 230,142 $ — $ 1,021,933
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – beginning of period — — — —
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 151,539 353,478 — 505,017
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – end of period — — — —
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950
Year ended December 31, 2010
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services &
Products Operations Adjustments
Operations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 32,226 $ 114,319 $ — $ 146,545
Loss from discontinued operations (113,124 ) — — (113,124 )
Income from continuing operations 145,350 114,319 — 259,669
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 248,246 6,925 — 255,171
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 87,223 — 87,223
Amortization of financing origination fees 878 18,740 — 19,618
Provision for employee long-term benefits 78,812 818 — 79,630
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (39,391 ) — — (39,391 )
Stock compensation expense 28,105 2,326 — 30,431
Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — 81,527 81,527
Provision for credit losses — 93,118 — 93,118
Loss on debt extinguishment 85,247 — — 85,247
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 31,824 — — 31,824
Deferred income taxes (16,774 ) (817 ) — (17,591 )
Foreign currency adjustments (21,480 ) — — (21,480 )
Other, net 13,178 (1,268 ) — 11,910
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable (101,462 ) — 104,367 2,905
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other — 10,083 — 10,083
Inventories 2,516 — — 2,516
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 196,155 170,832 (151,974 ) 215,013
Restructuring reserves (32,258 ) (219 ) — (32,477 )
Derivative instruments (813 ) 6,152 — 5,339
Prepaid and other 3,888 (48,330 ) 47,575 3,133
Total adjustments 476,671 345,583 81,495 903,749
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 622,021 459,902 81,495 1,163,418
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures (167,730 ) (3,115 ) — (170,845 )
Origination of finance receivables — (5,319,738 ) 3,067,206 (2,252,532 )
Collections of finance receivables — 5,817,695 (3,148,733 ) 2,668,962
Purchases of marketable securities (184,365 ) — — (184,365 )
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 84,217 — — 84,217
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (267,878 ) 494,842 (81,527 ) 145,437
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Repayment of medium-term notes — (200,000 ) — (200,000 )
Repayment of senior unsecured notes (380,757 ) — — (380,757 )
Proceeds from securitization debt — 598,187 — 598,187
Repayments of securitization debt — (1,896,665 ) — (1,896,665 )
Net (decrease)/increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper (178,292 ) 208,867 — 30,575
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (845 ) — (845 )
Net change in restricted cash — 77,654 — 77,654
Dividends paid (94,145 ) — — (94,145 )
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances (1,706 ) — — (1,706 )
Excess tax benefits from share based payments 3,767 — — 3,767
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 7,845 — — 7,845
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (643,288 ) (1,212,802 ) — (1,856,090 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 5,279 (371 ) 32 4,940
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (283,866 ) (258,429 ) — (542,295 )
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations (71,073 ) — — (71,073 )
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations (1,195 ) — — (1,195 )
(72,268 ) — — (72,268 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (356,134 ) $ (258,429 ) $ — $ (614,563 )
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period $ 1,141,862 $ 488,571 $ — $ 1,630,433
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – beginning of period 6,063 — — 6,063
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (356,134 ) (258,429 ) — (614,563 )
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – end of period — — — —
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 791,791 $ 230,142 $ — $ 1,021,933

Consolidated_Valuation_And_Qua

Consolidated Valuation And Qualifying Accounts 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Consolidated Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Schedule II
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
(In thousands)
2012 2011 2010
Accounts receivable – allowance for doubtful accounts
Balance at beginning of period $ 4,952 $ 10,357 $ 11,409
Provision charged to expense 424 1,408 3,216
Reserve adjustments (401 ) (6,633 ) (3,837 )
Write-offs, net of recoveries (21 ) (180 ) (431 )
Balance at end of period $ 4,954 $ 4,952 $ 10,357
Finance receivables – allowance for credit losses
Balance at beginning of period $ 125,449 $ 173,589 $ 150,082
Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables(a) — — 49,424
Provision for credit losses 22,239 17,031 93,118
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (40,021 ) (65,171 ) (119,035 )
Balance, end of period $ 107,667 $ 125,449 $ 173,589
Inventories – allowance for obsolescence(b)
Balance at beginning of period $ 23,204 $ 34,180 $ 34,745
Provision charged to expense 9,489 4,885 17,142
Reserve adjustments (696 ) (466 ) 636
Write-offs, net of recoveries (9,061 ) (15,395 ) (18,343 )
Balance at end of period $ 22,936 $ 23,204 $ 34,180
Deferred tax assets – valuation allowance
Balance at beginning of period $ 14,914 $ 27,048 $ 22,170
Adjustments 1,400 (12,134 ) 4,878
Balance at end of period $ 16,314 $ 14,914 $ 27,048
(a) As part of the required consolidation of formerly off-balance sheet securitization trusts, the Company consolidated a $49.4 million allowance for credit losses related to the newly consolidated finance receivables.
(b) Inventory obsolescence reserves deducted from cost determined on first-in first-out (FIFO) basis, before deductions for last-in, first-out (LIFO) valuation reserves.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Marketable Securities
2012 2011
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds $ 135,634 $ 153,380
$ 135,634 $ 153,380
Changes In Warranty And Safety Recall Liability
2012 2011 2010
Balance, beginning of period $ 54,994 $ 54,134 $ 68,044
Warranties issued during the period 54,394 44,092 36,785
Settlements made during the period (67,247 ) (55,386 ) (58,067 )
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities 18,122 12,154 7,372
Balance, end of period $ 60,263 $ 54,994 $ 54,134

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C1

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Inventories, Net
2012 2011
Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market
Raw materials and work in process $ 111,335 $ 113,932
Motorcycle finished goods 205,660 226,261
Parts and accessories and general merchandise 122,418 121,340
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market 439,413 461,533
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (45,889 ) (43,527 )
$ 393,524 $ 418,006
Property, Plant And Equipment, At Cost
2012 2011
Land and related improvements 57,801 59,995
Buildings and related improvements 417,316 466,652
Machinery and equipment 2,042,484 1,920,485
Construction in progress 167,243 158,237
2,684,844 2,605,369
Accumulated depreciation (1,869,380 ) (1,795,910 )
815,464 809,459
Accrued Liabilities
2012 2011
Payroll, employee benefits and related expenses 215,461 226,381
Restructuring reserves 27,223 43,310
Warranty and recalls 60,263 54,994
Sales incentive programs 43,938 41,448
Tax-related accruals 19,923 57,706
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 7,920 5,136
Other 138,863 135,197
513,591 564,172
Reconciliation Of Net Income (Loss) To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Of Continuing Operations
2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 623,925 $ 599,114 $ 146,545
Income (loss) from discontinued operations — 51,036 (113,124 )
Income from continuing operations 623,925 548,078 259,669
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 168,978 180,408 255,171
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 78,592 78,695 87,223
Amortization of financing origination fees 9,969 10,790 19,618
Provision for employee long-term benefits 71,347 59,441 79,630
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (244,416 ) (219,695 ) (39,391 )
Stock compensation expense 40,815 38,192 30,431
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 2,513 (2,335 ) 81,527
Provision for credit losses 22,239 17,031 93,118
Loss on debt extinguishment 4,323 9,608 85,247
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242 236 31,824
Deferred income taxes 128,452 87,873 (17,591 )
Foreign currency adjustments 9,773 10,678 (21,480 )
Other, net (7,216 ) (15,807 ) 11,910
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (13,690 ) 43,050 2,905
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other (4 ) 5,027 10,083
Inventories 21,459 (94,957 ) 2,516
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (10,798 ) 120,291 215,013
Restructuring reserves (16,087 ) 8,072 (32,477 )
Derivative instruments 2,758 (2,488 ) 5,339
Prepaid and other (97,716 ) 3,103 3,133
Total adjustments 177,533 337,213 903,749
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations $ 801,458 $ 885,291 $ 1,163,418
Cash Paid During The Period For Interest And Income Taxes
2012 2011 2010
Interest $ 225,228 $ 251,341 $ 346,855
Income taxes $ 317,812 $ 84,984 $ 47,084

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary Of The Net Income (Loss) And Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share From Discontinued Operations
2012 2011 2010
Revenue $ — $ — $ 48,563
Loss before income taxes $ — $ (407 ) $ (131,034 )
Net income (loss) $ — $ 51,036 $ (113,124 )
Earnings (loss) per common share $ — $ 0.22 $ (0.48 )

Recovered_Sheet1

Restructuring Expense And Other Impairments (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary Of Restructuring Plan Reserve Activity
2012
Kansas City New Castalloy Consolidated
Employee Severance and Termination Costs Other Total Employee Severance and Termination Costs Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Total
Balance, beginning of period $ 4,123 $ — $ 4,123 $ 8,428 $ — $ 305 $ 8,733 $ 12,856
Restructuring expense — — — 3,180 8,212 1,427 12,819 12,819
Utilized - cash — — — (2,302 ) — (1,587 ) (3,889 ) (3,889 )
Utilized - noncash — — — — (8,212 ) — (8,212 ) (8,212 )
Non-cash reserve release (1,864 ) — (1,864 ) — — — — (1,864 )
Balance, end of period $ 2,259 $ — $ 2,259 $ 9,306 $ — $ 145 $ 9,451 $ 11,710
2011
Kansas City New Castalloy Consolidated
Employee Severance and Termination Costs Other Total Employee Severance and Termination Costs Accelerated Depreciation Other Total Total
Restructuring expense $ 8,447 $ 342 $ 8,789 $ 8,428 $ 656 $ 305 $ 9,389 $ 18,178
Utilized - cash (4,088 ) (342 ) (4,430 ) — — — — (4,430 )
Utilized - noncash (236 ) — (236 ) — (656 ) — (656 ) (892 )
Balance, end of period $ 4,123 $ — $ 4,123 $ 8,428 $ — $ 305 $ 8,733 $ 12,856
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary Of Restructuring Plan Reserve Activity
2012 2011 2010
Employee Employee Employee
Severance  and Severance  and Severance  and
Termination Costs Termination Costs Termination Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 20,361 $ 8,652 $ —
Restructuring expense 4,005 12,575 44,383
Utilized – cash (12,898 ) (866 ) (7,557 )
Utilized – noncash — — (28,174 )
Non-cash reserve release (1,312 ) — —
Balance, end of period $ 10,156 $ 20,361 $ 8,652
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary Of Restructuring Plan Reserve Activity
2012
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated Total
Severance Depreciation Severance
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ — $ 10,089
Restructuring expense 4,099 — 13,154 17,253 — — — 17,253
Utilized – cash (6,566 ) — (12,993 ) (19,559 ) — — — (19,559 )
Utilized – noncash — — — — — — — —
Noncash reserve release (2,426 ) — — (2,426 ) — — — (2,426 )
Balance, end of period $ 5,196 $ — $ 161 $ 5,357 $ — $ — $ — $ 5,357
2011
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated
Severance Depreciation Severance Total
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 23,818 $ — $ 2,764 $ 26,582 $ — $ — $ — $ 26,582
Restructuring expense 5,062 — 34,470 39,532 — — — 39,532
Utilized – cash (16,498 ) — (37,234 ) (53,732 ) — — — (53,732 )
Utilized – noncash — — — — — — — —
Noncash reserve release (2,293 ) — — (2,293 ) — — — (2,293 )
Balance, end of period $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ 10,089 $ — $ — $ — $ 10,089
2010
Motorcycles & Related Products Financial Services Consolidated
Employee Accelerated Other Total Employee Other Total Consolidated
Severance Depreciation Severance Total
and and
Termination Termination
Costs Costs
Balance, beginning of period $ 36,070 $ — $ 31,422 $ 67,492 $ 219 $ — $ 219 $ 67,711
Restructuring expense 31,119 47,923 40,083 119,125 — — — 119,125
Utilized – cash (44,394 ) — (61,514 ) (105,908 ) (44 ) — (44 ) (105,952 )
Utilized – noncash 1,023 (47,923 ) (3,406 ) (50,306 ) (175 ) — (175 ) (50,481 )
Noncash reserve release — — (3,821 ) (3,821 ) — — — (3,821 )
Balance, end of period $ 23,818 $ — $ 2,764 $ 26,582 $ — $ — $ — $ 26,582

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Abstract]
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill
Motorcycles
Balance, December 31, 2009 $ 31,400
Currency translation (1,810 )
Balance, December 31, 2010 $ 29,590
Currency translation (509 )
Balance, December 31, 2011 $ 29,081
Currency translation $ 449
Balance, December 31, 2012 $ 29,530

Finance_Receivables_Tables

Finance Receivables (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance Receivables
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Wholesale
United States $ 776,633 $ 778,320 $ 735,481 $ 787,891 $ 1,074,377
Canada 39,771 46,320 78,516 82,110 89,859
Total wholesale 816,404 824,640 813,997 870,001 1,164,236
Retail
United States 4,850,450 4,858,781 5,126,699 3,835,235 514,637
Canada 222,665 228,709 250,462 256,658 226,084
Total retail 5,073,115 5,087,490 5,377,161 4,091,893 740,721
5,889,519 5,912,130 6,191,158 4,961,894 1,904,957
Allowance for credit losses (107,667 ) (125,449 ) (173,589 ) (150,082 ) (40,068 )
5,781,852 5,786,681 6,017,569 4,811,812 1,864,889
Investment in retained securitization interests — — — 245,350 330,674
$ 5,781,852 $ 5,786,681 $ 6,017,569 $ 5,057,162 $ 2,195,563
Retail - finance receivables held for sale
United States — — — — 2,443,965
Total finance receivables, net $ 5,781,852 $ 5,786,681 $ 6,017,569 $ 5,057,162 $ 4,639,528
Contractual Maturities Of Finance Receivables
United States Canada Total
2013 $ 1,685,921 $ 81,268 $ 1,767,189
2014 988,995 44,726 1,033,721
2015 1,117,929 50,035 1,167,964
2016 1,146,884 55,975 1,202,859
2017 601,981 30,432 632,413
Thereafter 85,373 — 85,373
Total $ 5,627,083 $ 262,436 $ 5,889,519
Changes In The Allowance For Finance Credit Losses On Finance Receivables
2012 2011 2010
Retail Wholesale Total Retail Wholesale Total Balance, beginning of period $ 150,082
Balance, beginning of period $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449 Balance, beginning of period $ 157,791 $ 15,798 $ 173,589
Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables (1) 49,424
Provision for credit losses 25,252 (3,013 ) 22,239 Provision for credit losses 23,054 (6,023 ) 17,031
Provision for credit losses 93,118
Charge-offs (86,963 ) (99 ) (87,062 ) Charge-offs (118,993 ) (503 ) (119,496 )
Recoveries 47,041 — 47,041 Recoveries 54,260 65 54,325 Charge-offs, net of recoveries (119,035 )
Balance, end of period $ 173,589
Balance, end of period $ 101,442 $ 6,225 $ 107,667 Balance, end of period $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449
Allowance For Credit Losses And Finance Receivables By Portfolio, Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment
2012
Retail Wholesale Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 101,442 6,225 107,667
Total allowance for credit losses $ 101,442 $ 6,225 $ 107,667
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,073,115 816,404 5,889,519
Total finance receivables $ 5,073,115 $ 816,404 $ 5,889,519
2011
Retail Wholesale Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 116,112 9,337 125,449
Total allowance for credit losses $ 116,112 $ 9,337 $ 125,449
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ —
Collectively evaluated for impairment 5,087,490 824,640 5,912,130
Total finance receivables $ 5,087,490 $ 824,640 $ 5,912,130
Aging Of Past Due Finance Receivables Including Non-Accrual Status Finance Receivables
2011
Current 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Greater than Total Total
Past Due Past Due 90 Days Past Due Finance
Past Due Receivables
Retail $ 4,915,711 $ 107,373 $ 36,937 $ 27,469 $ 171,779 $ 5,087,490
Wholesale 822,610 777 344 909 2,030 824,640
Total $ 5,738,321 $ 108,150 $ 37,281 $ 28,378 $ 173,809 $ 5,912,130
2012
Current 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Greater than Total Total
Past Due Past Due 90 Days Past Due Finance
Past Due Receivables
Retail $ 4,894,675 $ 113,604 $ 37,239 $ 27,597 $ 178,440 $ 5,073,115
Wholesale 814,706 984 278 436 1,698 816,404
Total $ 5,709,381 $ 114,588 $ 37,517 $ 28,033 $ 180,138 $ 5,889,519
Wholesale And Retail Receivables Accruing Interest And Are Past Due
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
United States $ 26,500 $ 27,171 $ 34,391 $ 24,629 $ 23,678
Canada 1,533 1,207 1,351 2,161 1,275
Total $ 28,033 $ 28,378 $ 35,742 $ 26,790 $ 24,953
Investment Of Retail Finance Receivables By Credit Quality Indicator
2012 2011
Prime $ 4,035,584 $ 4,097,048
Sub-prime 1,037,531 990,442
Total $ 5,073,115 $ 5,087,490
Investment Of Wholesale Finance Receivables By Internal Credit Quality Indicator
2012 2011
Doubtful $ 8,107 $ 13,048
Substandard 2,593 5,052
Special Mention 3,504 14,361
Medium Risk 8,451 3,032
Low Risk 793,749 789,147
Total $ 816,404 $ 824,640

AssetBacked_Financing_Tables

Asset-Backed Financing (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Schedule Of Secured Notes With Related Maturity
Issue Date Principal Weighted-Average Contractual Maturity Date
Amount at Date of Issuance Rate at Date of
Issuance
Jul-12 $ 675,306 0.59 % August 2013 - June 2018
Nov-11 $ 513,300 0.88 % November 2012 - February 2018
Aug-11 $ 573,380 0.76 % September 2012 - August 2017
Nov-10 $ 600,000 1.05 % December 2011 - April 2018
Dec-09 $ 562,499 1.55 % December 2010 - June 2017
Issue Date Principal Weighted-Average Contractual Maturity Date
Amount at Date of Issuance Rate at Date of
Issuance
Oct-09 $ 700,000 1.16 % October 2010 - April 2017
Jul-09 $ 700,000 2.11 % July 2010 - February 2017
May-09 $ 500,000 2.77 % May 2010 - January 2017
Feb-08 $ 486,000 3.94 % February 2009 - December 2013
Aug-07 $ 782,000 5.5 % September 2008 - May 2015
May-07 $ 950,000 5.2 % May 2008 - August 2015
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Of Variable Interest Entities
2012
Finance receivables Allowance for credit losses Restricted cash Other assets Total assets Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations $ 2,143,708 $ (42,139 ) $ 176,290 $ 4,869 $ 2,282,728 $ 1,447,776
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility — — — 419 419 —
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility 194,285 (3,432 ) 11,718 255 202,826 175,658
$ 2,337,993 $ (45,571 ) $ 188,008 $ 5,543 $ 2,485,973 $ 1,623,434
2011
Finance receivables Allowance for credit losses Restricted cash Other assets Total assets Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations $ 2,916,219 $ (65,735 ) $ 228,776 $ 6,772 $ 3,086,032 $ 2,087,346
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility 13,455 (302 ) 879 449 14,481 —
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility — — — — — —
$ 2,929,674 $ (66,037 ) $ 229,655 $ 7,221 $ 3,100,513 $ 2,087,346

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Balance as of Quoted Prices  in Significant Significant Balance as  of Quoted Prices  in Significant Significant
2012 Active Markets for Other Unobservable 2011 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3) (Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2) (Level 2)
Assets: Assets:
Cash equivalents $ 852,979 $ 690,691 $ 162,288 $ — Cash equivalents $ 1,302,367 $ 1,122,375 $ 179,992 $ —
Marketable securities 135,634 — 135,634 — Marketable securities 153,380 — 153,380 —
Derivatives 317 — 317 — Derivatives 16,443 — 16,443 —
$ 988,930 $ 690,691 $ 298,239 $ — $ 1,472,190 $ 1,122,375 $ 349,815 $ —
Liabilities: Liabilities:
Derivatives $ 7,920 $ — $ 7,920 $ — Derivatives $ 5,136 $ — $ 5,136 $ —

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Summary Of The Fair Value And Carrying Value Of The Company's Financial Instruments
2012 2011
Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,068,138 $ 1,068,138 $ 1,526,950 $ 1,526,950
Marketable securities $ 135,634 $ 135,634 $ 153,380 $ 153,380
Accounts receivable, net $ 230,079 $ 230,079 $ 219,039 $ 219,039
Derivatives $ 317 $ 317 $ 16,443 $ 16,443
Finance receivables, net $ 5,861,442 $ 5,781,852 $ 5,888,040 $ 5,786,681
Restricted cash $ 188,008 $ 188,008 $ 229,655 $ 229,655
Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 257,386 $ 257,386 $ 255,713 $ 255,713
Derivatives $ 7,920 $ 7,920 $ 5,136 $ 5,136
Unsecured commercial paper $ 294,943 $ 294,943 $ 874,286 $ 874,286
Global credit facilities $ — $ — $ 159,794 $ 159,794
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility $ 175,658 $ 175,658 $ — $ —
Medium-term notes $ 3,199,548 $ 2,881,272 $ 2,561,458 $ 2,298,193
Senior unsecured notes $ 338,594 $ 303,000 $ 376,513 $ 303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt $ 1,457,807 $ 1,447,776 $ 2,099,060 $ 2,087,346

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed1

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Derivative Instrument Fair Value
2012 2011
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Notional Asset Liability Notional Asset Liability
Instruments Under ASC Topic 815 Value Fair Value(a) Fair  Value(b) Value Fair Value(a) Fair  Value(b)
Foreign currency contracts(c) $ 345,021 $ 169 $ 6,850 $ 306,450 $ 16,443 $ 1,852
Commodities contracts(c) 1,064 148 683 3,915 — 265
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper(c) 35,800 — 373 102,100 — 3,020
Total $ 381,885 $ 317 $ 7,906 $ 412,465 $ 16,443 $ 5,137
2012 2011
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Notional Asset Liability Notional Asset Liability
Instruments Under ASC Topic 815 Value Fair Value(a) Fair Value(b) Value Fair Value(a) Fair Value(b)
Commodities contracts $ 16,237 $ — $ 14 $ — $ — $ —
$ 16,237 $ — $ 14 $ — $ — $ —
Gain/(Loss) On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In OCI
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Cash Flow Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Foreign currency contracts $ (344 ) $ (304 ) $ (6,896 )
Commodities contracts (427 ) (558 ) (1,164 )
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper (43 ) (662 ) (4,318 )
Total $ (814 ) $ (1,524 ) $ (12,378 )
Gain/(Loss) On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified From AOCI Into Income
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Cash Flow Hedges 2012 2011 2010 Expected to be Reclassified
Over the Next Twelve Months
Foreign currency contracts(a) $ 18,586 $ (24,746 ) $ (312 ) $ (5,731 )
Commodities contracts(a) (705 ) (539 ) (867 ) (9 )
Interest rate swaps – unsecured commercial paper(b) (2,542 ) (5,103 ) (6,466 ) (373 )
Total $ 15,339 $ (30,388 ) $ (7,645 ) $ (6,113 )
Gain/(Loss) Recognized In Income On Derivative
Amount of (Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivative
Fair Value Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Interest rate swaps – medium-term notes(a) $ — $ — $ (6,072 )
Gain/(Loss) Recognized In Income On Hedged Debt
Amount of Gain
Recognized in Income on Hedged Debt
Fair Value Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Interest rate swaps – medium-term notes(a) $ — $ — $ 6,072
Gain/(Loss) Recognized In Income On Non-Hedged Derivatives [Table Text Bock]
Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivatives not Designated as Hedges 2012 2011 2010
Commodities contracts(a) $ (535 ) $ — $ —
Derivatives – securitization transactions(b) — — (8 )
Derivatives – conduit facility(b) — — (6,343 )
$ (535 ) $ — $ (6,351 )

Comprehensive_Income_Tables

Comprehensive Income (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
2012
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 49,935 $ 2,212 $ (812 ) $ 1,400 $ 51,335
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities 327 556 (206 ) 350 677
Derivative financial instruments 6,307 (16,153 ) 6,009 (10,144 ) (3,837 )
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (533,302 ) (194,649 ) 72,098 (122,551 ) (655,853 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (476,733 ) $ (208,034 ) $ 77,089 $ (130,945 ) $ (607,678 )
2011
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 55,551 $ (6,251 ) $ 635 $ (5,616 ) $ 49,935
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities (133 ) 731 (271 ) 460 327
Derivative financial instruments (11,912 ) 28,864 (10,645 ) 18,219 6,307
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (409,728 ) (196,274 ) 72,700 (123,574 ) (533,302 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (366,222 ) $ (172,930 ) $ 62,419 $ (110,511 ) $ (476,733 )
2010
AOCL beginning balance Gross other comprehensive income (loss) Tax benefit (expense) Net other comprehensive income (loss) Cumulative effect of accounting change (a) AOCL ending balance
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 46,102 $ 10,577 $ (1,128 ) $ 9,449 $ — $ 55,551
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities — (211 ) 78 (133 ) — (133 )
Derivative financial instruments (8,940 ) (4,756 ) 1,784 (2,972 ) — (11,912 )
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (451,577 ) 66,469 (24,620 ) 41,849 — (409,728 )
Investment in retained securitization interests (3,483 ) — — — 3,483 —
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (417,898 ) $ 72,079 $ (23,886 ) $ 48,193 $ 3,483 $ (366,222 )

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Debt With Contractual Term Less Than One Year
2012 2011
Unsecured commercial paper $ 294,943 $ 838,486
Debt With A Contractual Term Greater Than One Year
2012 2011
Unsecured commercial paper $ — $ 35,800
Bank borrowings
Credit facilities — 159,794
Secured debt
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility 175,658 —
Term asset-backed securitization debt 1,447,776 2,087,346
Unsecured notes
5.25% Medium-term notes due in 2012 ($400.0 million par value) — 399,916
5.75% Medium-term notes due in 2014 ($500.0 million par value) 499,705 499,544
1.15% Medium-term notes due in 2015 ($600.0 million par value) 599,269 —
3.88% Medium-term notes due in 2016 ($450.0 million par value) 449,829 449,775
2.70% Medium-term notes due in 2017 ($400.0 million par value) 399,929 —
6.80% Medium-term notes due in 2018 ($933.5 million par value) 932,540 948,958
15.00% senior unsecured notes due in 2014 ($600.0 million par value) 303,000 303,000
Gross long-term debt 4,807,706 4,884,133
Less: current portion of long-term debt (437,162 ) (1,040,247 )
Long-term debt $ 4,370,544 $ 3,843,886

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Provision For Income Taxes
2012 2011 2010
Current:
Federal $ 191,006 $ 135,232 $ 138,221
State 4,221 12,177 6,919
Foreign 13,189 5,776 4,486
208,416 153,185 149,626
Deferred:
Federal 121,934 104,723 (18,428 )
State 7,697 (12,201 ) (1,361 )
Foreign (460 ) (1,121 ) 963
129,171 91,401 (18,826 )
Total $ 337,587 $ 244,586 $ 130,800
Components Of Income Before Taxes
2012 2011 2010
Domestic $ 946,592 $ 782,896 $ 377,416
Foreign 14,920 9,768 13,053
$ 961,512 $ 792,664 $ 390,469
Provision For Income Tax Rate To Statutory Rate Reconciliation
2012 2011 2010
Provision at statutory rate 35  % 35  % 35  %
State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.6 1.6 1
Domestic manufacturing deduction (1.6 ) (1.8 ) (3.2 )
Research and development credit — (0.6 ) (1.0 )
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties 0.1 (1.1 ) (0.2 )
Valuation allowance adjustments (0.3 ) (2.0 ) 0.7
Medicare Part D — — 3.4
Tax audit settlements (0.1 ) (1.1 ) (0.4 )
Investments in low-income housing partnerships — — 0.6
Adjustments for previously accrued taxes (0.4 ) 0.3 (2.8 )
Other 0.8 0.6 0.4
Provision for income taxes 35.1  % 30.9  % 33.5  %
Principal Components Of The Company's Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
2012 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Accruals not yet tax deductible $ 118,434 $ 123,514
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations 227,593 219,071
Stock compensation 28,001 32,486
Net operating loss carryforward 32,276 28,914
Valuation allowance (16,314 ) (14,914 )
Other, net 45,053 49,253
435,043 438,324
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation, tax in excess of book (117,743 ) (77,787 )
Other (34,602 ) (25,767 )
(152,345 ) (103,554 )
Total $ 282,698 $ 334,770
Changes In Gross Liability For Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Interest And Penalties
2012 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period $ 57,137 $ 69,805
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period 1,806 13,745
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period (6,439 ) (21,574 )
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period 3,737 3,036
Statute lapses (415 ) (2,249 )
Settlements with taxing authorities (7,074 ) (5,626 )
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period $ 48,752 $ 57,137

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth1

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule Of Obligation And Funded Status
Pension and SERPA Benefits Postretirement
Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2012 2011
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of period $ 1,570,930 $ 1,390,374 $ 380,625 $ 378,341
Service cost 33,681 37,341 7,413 7,630
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 18,310 19,644
Actuarial losses (gains) 276,069 127,259 23,367 (1,364 )
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441 1,561 1,527
Early Retirement Reinsurance Program Proceeds — — — 2,249
Benefits paid, net of Medicare Part D subsidy (93,829 ) (68,525 ) (28,049 ) (27,402 )
Net curtailments and settlements — 235 — —
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,871,575 1,570,930 403,227 380,625
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 1,253,916 1,105,487 109,160 121,064
Actual return on plan assets 160,731 8,129 13,946 820
Company contributions 216,741 205,383 27,675 14,111
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441 1,561 1,527
Benefits paid (93,829 ) (68,524 ) (29,236 ) (28,362 )
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 1,539,018 1,253,916 123,106 109,160
Funded status of the plans, December 31 $ (332,557 ) $ (317,014 ) $ (280,121 ) $ (271,465 )
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31:
Accrued benefit liability (current liabilities) $ (2,263 ) $ (14,531 ) $ (2,059 ) $ (2,883 )
Accrued benefit liability (long-term liabilities) (330,294 ) (302,483 ) (278,062 ) (268,582 )
Net amount recognized $ (332,557 ) $ (317,014 ) $ (280,121 ) $ (271,465 )
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Pension and Postretirement
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Service cost $ 33,681 $ 37,341 $ 42,889 $ 7,413 $ 7,630 $ 9,957
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 77,996 18,310 19,644 20,774
Expected return on plan assets (117,110 ) (106,612 ) (97,376 ) (9,423 ) (9,386 ) (9,781 )
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost (credit) 2,958 2,981 4,383 (3,853 ) (3,878 ) (2,914 )
Net loss 43,874 30,266 23,872 7,421 7,192 9,394
Net curtailment loss — 236 15,508 — — 11,643
Settlement loss 6,242 274 4,673 — — —
Net periodic benefit cost $ 52,910 $ 45,291 $ 71,945 $ 19,868 $ 21,202 $ 39,073
Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Recognized In Accumulated And Other Comprehensive Income
Pension and Postretirement Total
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
Prior service cost (credit) $ 3,489 $ (15,921 ) $ (12,432 )
Net actuarial loss 577,140 91,145 668,285
$ 580,629 $ 75,224 $ 655,853
Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected To Be Recognized
Pension and Postretirement Total
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
Prior service cost (credit) $ 1,099 $ (2,426 ) $ (1,327 )
Net actuarial loss 36,900 5,382 42,282
$ 37,999 $ 2,956 $ 40,955
Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Pension and Postretirement
SERPA Benefits Healthcare Benefits
2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Assumptions for benefit obligations:
Discount rate 4.23 % 5.3 % 5.79 % 3.93 % 4.9 % 5.28 %
Rate of compensation 4 % 3.49 % 3.49 % n/a n/a n/a
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate 5.3 % 5.79 % 6 % 4.9 % 5.28 % 5.65 %
Expected return on plan assets 7.8 % 8 % 8.25 % 8 % 8 % 8.25 %
Rate of compensation increase 3.49 % 3.49 % 3.66 % n/a n/a n/a
Schedule Of PBO In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets
2012 2011
Pension plans with PBOs in excess of fair value of plan assets:
PBO $ 1,833.80 $ 1,530.00
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,539.00 $ 1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4
Schedule Of ABO In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets
2012 2011
Pension plans with ABOs in excess of fair value of plan assets:
ABO $ 1,708.10 $ 1,436.80
Fair value of plan assets $ 1,539.00 $ 1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant
December 31, 2012 Active Markets for Other Unobservable December 31, 2011 Active Markets for Other Unobservable
Identical Assets Observable Inputs Identical Assets Observable Inputs
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 3) (Level 1) Inputs (Level 3)
(Level 2) (Level 2)
Assets: Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 42,625 $ — $ 42,625 $ — Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,286 $ — $ 48,286 $ —
Equity holdings: Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 540,579 540,578 1 — U.S. companies 533,030 529,630 3,400 —
Foreign companies 85,415 85,415 — — Foreign companies 55,555 55,555 — —
Harley-Davidson common stock 62,189 62,189 — — Harley-Davidson common stock 49,505 49,505 — —
Pooled equity funds 309,878 309,878 — — Pooled equity funds 166,460 166,460 — —
Limited partnership interests 35,954 — — 35,954 Limited partnership interests 40,016 — — 40,016
Other 628 — — 628 Other 2,111 — — 2,111
Total equity holdings 1,034,643 998,060 1 36,582 Total equity holdings 846,677 801,150 3,400 42,127
Fixed-income holdings: Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 55,014 55,014 — — U.S. Treasuries 50,715 50,715 — —
Federal agencies 14,302 — 14,302 — Federal agencies 51,290 — 51,290 —
Corporate bonds 189,643 — 189,643 — Corporate bonds 77,295 — 77,295 —
Pooled fixed income funds 165,192 48,528 116,664 — Pooled fixed income funds 172,968 172,968 — —
Foreign bonds 29,149 — 29,149 — Foreign bonds 6,312 — 6,312 —
Municipal bonds 8,450 — 8,450 — Municipal bonds 373 — 373 —
Total fixed-income holdings 461,750 103,542 358,208 — Total fixed-income holdings 358,953 223,683 135,270 —
Total pension plan assets $ 1,539,018 $ 1,101,602 $ 400,834 $ 36,582 Total pension plan assets $ 1,253,916 $ 1,024,833 $ 186,956 $ 42,127
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
Total Limited Partnership Other Total Limited Partnership Other
Interests Interests
Balance, beginning of period $ 42,127 $ 40,016 $ 2,111 Balance, beginning of period $ 42,632 $ 40,421 $ 2,211
Actual return on plan assets: Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date (820 ) (930 ) 110 Relating to assets still held at the reporting date (2,888 ) (3,018 ) 130
Purchases, sales and settlements (4,725 ) (3,132 ) (1,593 ) Purchases, sales and settlements 2,383 2,613 (230 )
Balance, end of period $ 36,582 $ 35,954 $ 628
Balance, end of period $ 42,127 $ 40,016 $ 2,111
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Post Retirement Healthcare Plan Assets
Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant Balance as of Quoted Prices in Significant
December 31, 2012 Active Markets for Other December 31, 2011 Active Markets for Other
Identical Assets Observable Identical Assets Observable
(Level 1) Inputs (Level 1) Inputs
(Level 2) (Level 2)
Assets: Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,522 $ — $ 5,522 Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,858 $ — $ 1,858
Equity holdings: Equity holdings:
U.S. companies 60,658 60,658 — U.S. companies 79,544 79,091 453
Foreign companies 13,625 13,625 — Foreign companies 10,365 10,365 —
Pooled equity funds 27,617 27,617 — Total equity holdings 89,909 89,456 453
Total equity holdings 101,900 101,900 — Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 7,237 7,237 —
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries 5,370 5,370 — Federal agencies 4,172 — 4,172
Federal agencies 3,489 — 3,489 Corporate bonds 5,537 — 5,537
Corporate bonds 6,033 — 6,033 Foreign bonds 307 — 307
Foreign bonds 659 — 659 Municipal bonds 140 — 140
Municipal bonds 133 — 133 Total fixed-income holdings 17,393 7,237 10,156
Total fixed-income holdings 15,684 5,370 10,314 Total postretirement healthcare plan assets $ 109,160 $ 96,693 $ 12,467
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets $ 123,106 $ 107,270 $ 15,836
Schedule Of Weighted Average Health Care Cost Trend Rate
2012 2011
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year 7.5 % 8.5 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate) 5 % 5 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2019 2019
Schedule Of Weighted Average Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumption
One One
Percent Percent
Increase Decrease
Total of service and interest cost components in 2012 $ 814 $ (789 )
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2012 $ 14,879 $ (13,948 )
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments And Medicare Subsidy Receipts For Next Five Years And Thereafter
Pension SERPA Postretirement Medicare
Benefits Benefits Healthcare Subsidy
Benefits Receipts
2013 $ 66,638 $ 2,262 $ 30,054 $ 1,418
2014 $ 67,587 $ 2,725 $ 30,449 $ 1,639
2015 $ 68,536 $ 1,611 $ 30,735 $ 1,851
2016 $ 70,042 $ 1,691 $ 30,247 $ 2,104
2017 $ 72,095 $ 2,113 $ 29,679 $ 2,301
2018-2022 $ 414,800 $ 12,346 $ 146,714 $ 15,240

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables) 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
2013 $ 12,556
2014 8,211
2015 7,702
2016 6,423
2017 3,783
After 2017 14,269
Total operating lease payments $ 52,944

ShareBased_Awards_Tables

Share-Based Awards (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Assumptions Used In Calculating Fair Value Of Options
2012 2011 2010
Expected average term (in years) 6.3 6.5 6.9
Expected volatility 32% - 50% 39% - 52% 42% - 60%
Weighted average volatility 41 % 43 % 48 %
Expected dividend yield 1.1 % 1 % 1.8 %
Risk-free interest rate 0.1% - 2.1% 0.1% - 3.7% 0.1% - 3.7%
2012 2011
Expected average term (in years) 1.3 - 5.6 2.2 - 6.2
Expected volatility 31% - 45% 40% - 49%
Expected dividend yield 1.3 % 1 %
Risk-free interest rate .1% - 1.8% 0.1% - 2.2%
Summary Of Stock Option Transactions
Options Weighted-
Average
Price
Options outstanding, beginning of period 6,311 $ 37
Options granted 480 $ 45
Options exercised (1,666 ) $ 28
Options forfeited (665 ) $ 52
Options outstanding, end of period 4,460 $ 38
Exercisable, end of period 3,065 $ 42
Summary Of The Aggregate Intrinsic Value Related To Options Outstanding, Exercisable And Exercised
2012 2011 2010
Exercised $ 34,443 $ 7,919 $ 12,710
Outstanding $ 60,963 $ 55,701 $ 53,249
Exercisable $ 35,873 $ 22,926 $ 8,545
Stock Options Outstanding By Price Range
Price Range Weighted-Average Options Weighted-Average
Contractual Life Exercise Price
$10.01 to $20 6 910 $ 13
$20.01 to $30 6.9 695 $ 23
$30.01 to $40 4.7 503 $ 39
$40.01 to $50 8 910 $ 43
$50.01 to $60 1.6 706 $ 52
$60.01 to $70 2.5 736 $ 65
Options outstanding 5.1 4,460 $ 38
Options exercisable 7.6 3,065 $ 42
Summary Of Stock Appreciation Right Transactions
SARs Weighted-
Average
Price
Outstanding, beginning of period 273 $ 21
Granted 21 $ 45
Exercised (40 ) $ 22
Forfeited (1 ) $ 22
Outstanding, end of period 253 $ 23
Exercisable, end of period 160 $ 22
Summary Of Restricted Share Transactions
Restricted Grant Date
Shares Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period 1,941 $ 26
Granted 521 $ 45
Vested (687 ) $ 32
Forfeited (83 ) $ 29
Nonvested, end of period 1,692 $ 29
Summary Of Restricted Stock Unit Transactions
Restricted Weighted-Average
Stock Unit Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period 245 $ 47
Granted 80 $ 48
Vested (81 ) $ 46
Forfeited (2 ) $ 48
Nonvested, end of period 242 $ 47

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted
2012 2011 2010
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share $ 623,925 $ 548,078 $ 259,669
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average common shares 227,119 232,889 233,312
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock compensation plan 2,110 2,029 1,475
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 229,229 234,918 234,787
Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Basic $ 2.75 $ 2.35 $ 1.11
Diluted $ 2.72 $ 2.33 $ 1.11

Business_Segments_And_Foreign_1

Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Information By Strategic Business Units
2012 2011 2010
Motorcycles net revenue $ 4,942,582 $ 4,662,264 $ 4,176,627
Gross profit 1,720,188 1,555,976 1,427,403
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 976,224 926,808 885,137
Restructuring expense and other impairments 28,475 67,992 163,508
Operating income from Motorcycles $ 715,489 $ 561,176 $ 378,758
Financial services revenue $ 637,924 $ 649,449 $ 682,709
Financial services expense 353,237 380,658 500,836
Operating income from Financial Services $ 284,687 $ 268,791 $ 181,873
Information By Industry Segment
Motorcycles Financial Consolidated
Services
2012
Total assets $ 2,751,018 $ 6,419,755 $ 9,170,773
Depreciation $ 162,659 $ 6,319 $ 168,978
Capital expenditures $ 180,416 $ 8,586 $ 189,002
2011
Total assets $ 2,959,333 $ 6,714,831 $ 9,674,164
Depreciation $ 173,959 $ 6,449 $ 180,408
Capital expenditures $ 179,988 $ 9,047 $ 189,035
2010
Total assets $ 2,701,965 $ 6,728,775 $ 9,430,740
Depreciation $ 248,246 $ 6,925 $ 255,171
Capital expenditures $ 167,730 $ 3,115 $ 170,845
Segment Information By Geographical Locations
2012 2011 2010
Revenue from Motorcycles(a):
United States $ 3,363,640 $ 3,155,608 $ 2,818,032
Europe 710,861 781,432 699,492
Japan 244,907 229,427 234,247
Canada 186,550 154,314 157,606
Australia 186,674 141,392 136,172
Other foreign countries 249,950 200,091 131,078
$ 4,942,582 $ 4,662,264 $ 4,176,627
Revenue from Financial Services(a):
United States $ 607,909 $ 619,214 $ 652,849
Europe 5,483 4,471 3,497
Canada 24,532 25,764 26,363
$ 637,924 $ 649,449 $ 682,709
Long-lived assets(b):
United States $ 825,509 $ 822,089 $ 842,461
International 56,143 59,571 62,192
$ 881,652 $ 881,660 $ 904,653

Supplemental_Consolidating_Dat1

Supplemental Consolidating Data (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Supplemental Consolidating Data [Abstract]
Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2012 Year Ended December 31, 2011 Year Ended December 31, 2010
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services & Related Services & Related Services
Products Operations Products Operations Products Operations
Operations Operations Operations
Revenue: Revenue: Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products $ 4,952,748 $ — $ (10,166 ) $ 4,942,582 Motorcycles and related products $ 4,671,942 $ — $ (9,678 ) $ 4,662,264 Motorcycles and related products $ 4,176,627 $ — $ — $ 4,176,627
Financial services — 639,482 (1,558 ) 637,924 Financial services — 649,474 (25 ) 649,449 Financial services — 683,329 (620 ) 682,709
Total revenue 4,952,748 639,482 (11,724 ) 5,580,506 Total revenue 4,671,942 649,474 (9,703 ) 5,311,713 Total revenue 4,176,627 683,329 (620 ) 4,859,336
Costs and expenses: Costs and expenses: Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,222,394 — — 3,222,394 Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,106,288 — — 3,106,288 Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 2,749,224 — — 2,749,224
Financial services interest expense — 195,990 — 195,990 Financial services interest expense — 229,492 — 229,492 Financial services interest expense — 272,484 — 272,484
Financial services provision for credit losses — 22,239 — 22,239 Financial services provision for credit losses — 17,031 — 17,031 Financial services provision for credit losses — 93,118 — 93,118
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 977,782 145,174 (11,724 ) 1,111,232 Selling, administrative and engineering expense 926,832 143,814 (9,703 ) 1,060,943 Selling, administrative and engineering expense 881,888 139,103 (620 ) 1,020,371
Restructuring expense 28,475 — — 28,475 Restructuring expense 67,992 — — 67,992 Restructuring expense 163,508 — — 163,508
Total costs and expenses 4,228,651 363,403 (11,724 ) 4,580,330 Total costs and expenses 4,101,112 390,337 (9,703 ) 4,481,746 Total costs and expenses 3,794,620 504,705 (620 ) 4,298,705
Operating income 724,097 276,079 — 1,000,176 Operating income 570,830 259,137 — 829,967 Operating income 382,007 178,624 — 560,631
Investment income 232,369 — (225,000 ) 7,369 Investment income 132,963 — (125,000 ) 7,963 Investment income 5,442 — — 5,442
Interest expense 46,033 — — 46,033 Interest expense 45,266 — — 45,266 Interest expense 90,357 — — 90,357
Income before provision for income taxes 910,433 276,079 (225,000 ) 961,512 Income before provision for income taxes 658,527 259,137 (125,000 ) 792,664 Loss on debt extinguishment 85,247 — — 85,247
Provision for income taxes 233,385 104,202 — 337,587 Provision for income taxes 150,756 93,830 — 244,586 Income before provision for income taxes 211,845 178,624 — 390,469
Income from continuing operations 677,048 171,877 (225,000 ) 623,925 Income from continuing operations 507,771 165,307 (125,000 ) 548,078 Provision for income taxes 66,495 64,305 — 130,800
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — — — — Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 51,036 — — 51,036 Income from continuing operations 145,350 114,319 — 259,669
Net income $ 677,048 $ 171,877 $ (225,000 ) $ 623,925 Net income $ 558,807 $ 165,307 $ (125,000 ) $ 599,114 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (113,124 ) — — (113,124 )
Net income $ 32,226 $ 114,319 $ — $ 146,545
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services & Related Services
Products Operations Products Operations
Operations Operations
ASSETS ASSETS
Current assets: Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 727,716 $ 340,422 $ — $ 1,068,138 Cash and cash equivalents $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950
Marketable securities 135,634 — — 135,634 Marketable securities 153,380 — — 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 781,642 — (551,563 ) 230,079 Accounts receivable, net 393,615 — (174,576 ) 219,039
Finance receivables, net — 1,743,045 — 1,743,045 Finance receivables, net — 1,760,467 — 1,760,467
Inventories 393,524 — — 393,524 Inventories 418,006 — — 418,006
Restricted cash — 188,008 — 188,008 Restricted cash — 229,655 — 229,655
Deferred income taxes 84,486 26,367 — 110,853 Deferred income taxes 96,120 36,211 — 132,331
Other current assets 146,419 31,242 3,994 181,655 Other current assets 71,303 31,075 — 102,378
Total current assets 2,269,421 2,329,084 (547,569 ) 4,050,936 Total current assets 2,075,754 2,641,028 (174,576 ) 4,542,206
Finance receivables, net — 4,038,807 — 4,038,807 Finance receivables, net — 4,026,214 — 4,026,214
Property, plant and equipment, net 783,068 32,396 — 815,464 Property, plant and equipment, net 779,330 30,129 — 809,459
Goodwill 29,530 — — 29,530 Goodwill 29,081 — — 29,081
Deferred income taxes 175,839 — (3,994 ) 171,845 Deferred income taxes 203,605 2,538 (3,704 ) 202,439
Other long-term assets 116,925 19,468 (72,202 ) 64,191 Other long-term assets 118,774 14,922 (68,931 ) 64,765
$ 3,374,783 $ 6,419,755 $ (623,765 ) $ 9,170,773 $ 3,206,544 $ 6,714,831 $ (247,211 ) $ 9,674,164
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities: Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 221,064 $ 587,885 $ (551,563 ) $ 257,386 Accounts payable 220,957 209,332 (174,576 ) 255,713
Accrued liabilities 439,144 74,447 — 513,591 Accrued liabilities 482,838 85,038 (3,704 ) 564,172
Short-term debt — 294,943 — 294,943 Short-term debt — 838,486 — 838,486
Current portion of long-term debt — 437,162 — 437,162 Current portion of long-term debt — 1,040,247 1,040,247
Total current liabilities 660,208 1,394,437 (551,563 ) 1,503,082 Total current liabilities 703,795 2,173,103 (178,280 ) 2,698,618
Long-term debt 303,000 4,067,544 — 4,370,544 Long-term debt 303,000 3,540,886 — 3,843,886
Pension liability 330,294 — — 330,294 Pension liability 302,483 — — 302,483
Postretirement healthcare liability 278,062 — — 278,062 Postretirement healthcare liability 268,582 — — 268,582
Other long-term liabilities 114,476 16,691 — 131,167 Other long-term liabilities 126,036 14,303 — 140,339
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Total shareholders’ equity 1,688,743 941,083 (72,202 ) 2,557,624 Total shareholders’ equity 1,502,648 986,539 (68,931 ) 2,420,256
$ 3,374,783 $ 6,419,755 $ (623,765 ) $ 9,170,773 3,206,544 6,714,831 (247,211 ) 9,674,164
Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2012 Year Ended December 31, 2011 Year ended December 31, 2010
Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated Motorcycles Financial Eliminations Consolidated
& Related Services & & Related Services & & Related Services &
Products Operations Adjustments Products Operations Adjustments Products Operations Adjustments
Operations Operations Operations
Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from operating activities:
Income from continuing operations $ 677,048 $ 171,877 $ (225,000 ) $ 623,925 Net income $ 558,807 $ 165,307 $ (125,000 ) $ 599,114 Net income $ 32,226 $ 114,319 $ — $ 146,545
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities: Income from discontinued operations 51,036 — — 51,036 Loss from discontinued operations (113,124 ) — — (113,124 )
Depreciation 162,659 6,319 — 168,978
Income from continuing operations 507,771 165,307 (125,000 ) 548,078 Income from continuing operations 145,350 114,319 — 259,669
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 78,592 — 78,592
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of financing origination fees 473 9,496 — 9,969 Depreciation 173,959 6,449 — 180,408 Depreciation 248,246 6,925 — 255,171
Provision for employee long-term benefits 67,612 3,735 — 71,347 Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 78,695 — 78,695 Amortization of deferred loan origination costs — 87,223 — 87,223
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (244,416 ) — — (244,416 ) Amortization of financing origination fees 473 10,317 — 10,790 Amortization of financing origination fees 878 18,740 — 19,618
Stock compensation expense 37,544 3,271 — 40,815 Provision for employee long-term benefits 55,942 3,499 — 59,441 Provision for employee long-term benefits 78,812 818 — 79,630
Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — 2,513 2,513 Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (219,695 ) — — (219,695 ) Contributions to pension and postretirement plans (39,391 ) — — (39,391 )
Provision for credit losses — 22,239 — 22,239 Stock compensation expense 35,404 2,788 — 38,192 Stock compensation expense 28,105 2,326 — 30,431
Loss on debt extinguishment — 4,323 — 4,323 Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — (2,335 ) (2,335 ) Net change in wholesale finance receivables — — 81,527 81,527
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242 — — 6,242 Provision for credit losses — 17,031 — 17,031 Provision for credit losses — 93,118 — 93,118
Deferred income taxes 117,772 10,680 — 128,452 Loss on debt extinguishment — 9,608 — 9,608 Loss on debt extinguishment 85,247 — — 85,247
Foreign currency adjustments 9,773 — — 9,773 Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 236 — — 236 Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 31,824 — — 31,824
Other, net (2,290 ) (4,926 ) — (7,216 ) Deferred income taxes 71,555 16,318 — 87,873 Deferred income taxes (16,774 ) (817 ) — (17,591 )
Change in current assets and current liabilities: Foreign currency adjustments 10,678 — — 10,678 Foreign currency adjustments (21,480 ) — — (21,480 )
Accounts receivable 9,323 — (23,013 ) (13,690 )
Other, net (16,650 ) 843 — (15,807 ) Other, net 13,178 (1,268 ) — 11,910
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other — (4 ) — (4 )
Change in current assets and current liabilities: Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Inventories 21,459 — — 21,459 Accounts receivable 60,403 — (17,353 ) 43,050 Accounts receivable (101,462 ) — 104,367 2,905
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (6,368 ) (27,443 ) 23,013 (10,798 ) Finance receivables – accrued interest and other — 5,027 — 5,027 Finance receivables – accrued interest and other — 10,083 — 10,083
Restructuring reserves (16,087 ) — — (16,087 ) Inventories (94,957 ) — — (94,957 ) Inventories 2,516 — — 2,516
Derivative instruments 2,906 (148 ) — 2,758 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 81,670 (25,989 ) 64,610 120,291 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 196,155 170,832 (151,974 ) 215,013
Prepaid and other (95,162 ) (2,554 ) — (97,716 ) Restructuring reserves 8,072 — — 8,072 Restructuring reserves (32,258 ) (219 ) — (32,477 )
Total adjustments 71,440 103,580 2,513 177,533 Derivative instruments (2,519 ) 31 — (2,488 ) Derivative instruments (813 ) 6,152 — 5,339
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 748,488 275,457 (222,487 ) 801,458 Prepaid and other 1,154 49,524 (47,575 ) 3,103 Prepaid and other 3,888 (48,330 ) 47,575 3,133
Total adjustments 165,725 174,141 (2,653 ) 337,213 Total adjustments 476,671 345,583 81,495 903,749
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures (180,416 ) (8,586 ) — (189,002 ) Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 673,496 339,448 (127,653 ) 885,291 Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 622,021 459,902 81,495 1,163,418
Origination of finance receivables — (6,544,828 ) 3,686,127 (2,858,701 ) Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations: Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Capital expenditures (179,988 ) (9,047 ) — (189,035 ) Capital expenditures (167,730 ) (3,115 ) — (170,845 )
Collections of finance receivables — 6,456,729 (3,688,640 ) 2,768,089
Origination of finance receivables — (6,056,242 ) 3,434,218 (2,622,024 ) Origination of finance receivables — (5,319,738 ) 3,067,206 (2,252,532 )
Purchases of marketable securities (4,993 ) — — (4,993 )
Collections of finance receivables — 6,191,932 (3,431,883 ) 2,760,049 Collections of finance receivables — 5,817,695 (3,148,733 ) 2,668,962
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 23,296 — — 23,296
Purchases of marketable securities (142,653 ) — — (142,653 ) Purchases of marketable securities (184,365 ) — — (184,365 )
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (162,113 ) (96,685 ) (2,513 ) (261,311 )
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations: Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 84,217 — — 84,217
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes — 993,737 — 993,737
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 130,121 — — 130,121 Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (267,878 ) 494,842 (81,527 ) 145,437
Repayments of medium-term notes — (420,870 ) — (420,870 )
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations (192,520 ) 126,643 2,335 (63,542 ) Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Intercompany borrowing activity (400,000 ) 400,000 — — Repayment of medium-term notes — (200,000 ) — (200,000 )
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from securitization debt — 763,895 — 763,895 Proceeds from issuance medium-term notes — 447,076 — 447,076 Repayment of senior unsecured notes (380,757 ) — — (380,757 )
Repayments of securitization debt — (1,405,599 ) — (1,405,599 ) Repayments of medium-term notes — (59,211 ) — (59,211 ) Proceeds from securitization debt — 598,187 — 598,187
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper — 200,417 — 200,417 Proceeds from securitization debt — 1,082,599 — 1,082,599 Repayments of securitization debt — (1,896,665 ) — (1,896,665 )
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (24,301 ) — (24,301 ) Repayments of securitization debt — (1,754,568 ) — (1,754,568 ) Net (decrease)/increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper (178,292 ) 208,867 — 30,575
Net (decrease) increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper — (744,724 ) — (744,724 ) Net increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper — 237,827 — 237,827 Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (845 ) — (845 )
Net change in restricted cash — 41,647 — 41,647 Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper — (483 ) — (483 ) Net change in restricted cash — 77,654 — 77,654
Dividends (141,681 ) (225,000 ) 225,000 (141,681 ) Net change in restricted cash — 59,232 — 59,232 Dividends paid (94,145 ) — — (94,145 )
Purchase of common stock for treasury (311,632 ) — — (311,632 ) Dividends paid (111,011 ) (125,000 ) 125,000 (111,011 ) Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances (1,706 ) — — (1,706 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 13,065 — — 13,065 Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances (224,548 ) — — (224,548 )
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 45,973 — — 45,973 Excess tax benefits from share based payments 6,303 — — 6,303 Excess tax benefits from share based payments 3,767 — — 3,767
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 7,840 — — 7,840 Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 7,845 — — 7,845
Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (794,275 ) (420,798 ) 225,000 (990,073 ) Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (321,416 ) (112,528 ) 125,000 (308,944 ) Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations (643,288 ) (1,212,802 ) — (1,856,090 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (7,714 ) (1,172 ) — (8,886 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (8,021 ) (85 ) 318 (7,788 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 5,279 (371 ) 32 4,940
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (215,614 ) (243,198 ) — (458,812 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 151,539 353,478 — 505,017 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations (283,866 ) (258,429 ) — (542,295 )
Cash flows from discontinued operations: Cash flows from discontinued operations: Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations — — — — Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations — — — — Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations (71,073 ) — — (71,073 )
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — — Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — — Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations — — — —
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations — — — — Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations — — — — Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations (1,195 ) — — (1,195 )
— — — — — — — — (72,268 ) — — (72,268 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (215,614 ) $ (243,198 ) $ — $ (458,812 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 151,539 $ 353,478 $ — $ 505,017 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (356,134 ) $ (258,429 ) $ — $ (614,563 )
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950 Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period $ 791,791 $ 230,142 $ — $ 1,021,933 Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period $ 1,141,862 $ 488,571 $ — $ 1,630,433
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period — — — — Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – beginning of period — — — — Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – beginning of period 6,063 — — 6,063
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (215,614 ) (243,198 ) — (458,812 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 151,539 353,478 — 505,017 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (356,134 ) (258,429 ) — (614,563 )
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period — — — — Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – end of period — — — — Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations – end of period — — — —
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period $ 727,716 $ 340,422 $ — $ 1,068,138 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 943,330 $ 583,620 $ — $ 1,526,950 Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 791,791 $ 230,142 $ — $ 1,021,933

Supplementary_Data_Tables

Supplementary Data (Tables) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
April 1, Mar 27, July 1, June 26, Sep 30, Sep 25, Dec 31, Dec 31,
2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Motorcycles:
Revenue $ 1,273.40 $ 1,063.00 $ 1,569.00 $ 1,339.70 $ 1,089.30 $ 1,232.70 $ 1,010.90 $ 1,026.80
Operating income(a) $ 208.1 $ 125.1 $ 309.6 $ 219.8 $ 144.8 $ 180.7 $ 53.1 $ 35.6
Financial Services:
Revenue $ 156.3 $ 161.9 $ 160.6 $ 165.9 $ 161 $ 164.6 $ 160 $ 157.2
Operating income $ 67.4 $ 67.9 $ 82 $ 82.1 $ 72.4 $ 62 $ 63 $ 56.8
Consolidated:
Income before taxes $ 265.9 $ 182.9 $ 382.1 $ 292.3 $ 207.1 $ 233.9 $ 106.4 $ 83.6
Income from continuing operations $ 172 $ 119.3 $ 247.3 $ 190.6 $ 134 $ 183.6 $ 70.6 $ 54.6
Income from discontinued operations(b) $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 51
Net income $ 172 $ 119.3 $ 247.3 $ 190.6 $ 134 $ 183.6 $ 70.6 $ 105.6
Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Basic $ 0.75 $ 0.51 $ 1.08 $ 0.81 $ 0.59 $ 0.79 $ 0.31 $ 0.24
Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.51 $ 1.07 $ 0.81 $ 0.59 $ 0.78 $ 0.31 $ 0.24
Earnings per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 0.22
Diluted $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 0.22
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.75 $ 0.51 $ 1.08 $ 0.81 $ 0.59 $ 0.79 $ 0.31 $ 0.46
Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.51 $ 1.07 $ 0.81 $ 0.59 $ 0.78 $ 0.31 $ 0.46
Schedule Of Restructuring Expense
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
April 1, Mar 27, July 1, June 26, Sep 30, Sep 25, Dec 31, Dec 31,
2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
Restructuring expense $ 11.5 $ 23 $ 6.2 $ 13.6 $ 9.2 $ 12.4 $ 1.6 $ 19

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss) $600,000 $700,000
Gross unrealized gain, net of tax 400,000 500,000
Marketable securities maturity period, minimum (in months) 12
Marketable securities maturity period, maximum (in months) 36
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 5,000,000 5,000,000
Repossessed inventory 11,900,000 14,500,000
Other inventories 195,000,000 215,200,000
Liability for safety recall campaigns 4,600,000 10,700,000 3,200,000
Deferred revenue related to extended service contracts 8,300,000 12,200,000
Research and development expenses 137,300,000 145,400,000 136,200,000
Advertising costs 80,700,000 82,300,000 75,800,000
Total share-based award compensation expense 40,815,000 38,192,000 30,431,000
Total share-based award compensation expense, net of taxes $25,700,000 $24,000,000 $19,200,000
Buildings [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (in years) 30 years 0 months 0 days
Building Equipment And Land Improvements [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (in years) 7 years 0 months 0 days
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (in years) 3 years 0 months 0 days
useful lives of property, plant and equipment, maximum (in years) 10 years 0 months 0 days
Software [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (in years) 3 years 0 months 0 days
useful lives of property, plant and equipment, maximum (in years) 7 years 0 months 0 days
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (in years) 5 years 0 months 0 days

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Marketable Securities) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale $135,634 $153,380
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale $135,634 $153,380

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes In Warranty And Safety Recall Liability) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of period $54,994 $54,134 $68,044
Warranties issued during the period 54,394 44,092 36,785
Settlements made during the period -67,247 -55,386 -58,067
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities 18,122 12,154 7,372
Balance, end of period $60,263 $54,994 $54,134

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C2

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Inventories, Net) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Aug. 06, 2010
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Raw materials and work in process $111,335,000 $113,932,000
Motorcycle finished goods 205,660,000 226,261,000
Parts and accessories and general merchandise 122,418,000 121,340,000
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market 439,413,000 461,533,000
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost -45,889,000 -43,527,000
Inventories, net 393,524,000 418,006,000 4,000,000
Obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost $22,900,000 $24,800,000

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C3

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Property, Plant And Equipment, At Cost) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Land and related improvements $57,801 $59,995
Buildings and related improvements 417,316 466,652
Machinery and equipment 2,042,484 1,920,485
Construction in progress 167,243 158,237
Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,684,844 2,605,369
Accumulated depreciation -1,869,380 -1,795,910
Property, plant and equipment, net $815,464 $809,459

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C4

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current $215,461 $226,381
Restructuring reserves 27,223 43,310
Warranty and recalls 60,263 54,994 54,134 68,044
Sales incentive programs 43,938 41,448
Tax-related accruals 19,923 57,706
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 7,920 5,136
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current 138,863 135,197
Accrued liabilities, Total $513,591 $564,172

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C5

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net Of Tax) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Unrealized net loss on derivative financial instruments ($10,144) $18,219 ($2,972)
Unrealized net loss on marketable securities 350 460 -133
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax ($130,945) ($110,511) $48,193

Additional_Balance_Sheet_And_C6

Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Reconciliation Of Net Income (Loss) To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities Of Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Net income (loss) $70,600 $134,000 $247,300 $172,000 $105,600 $183,600 $190,600 $119,300 $623,925,000 $599,114,000 $146,545,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 54,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 548,078,000 259,669,000
Depreciation 168,978,000 180,408,000 255,171,000
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs -78,592,000 -78,695,000 -87,223,000
Amortization of financing origination fees 9,969,000 10,790,000 19,618,000
Provision for employee long-term benefits 71,347,000 59,441,000 79,630,000
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans -244,416,000 -219,695,000 -39,391,000
Stock compensation expense 40,815,000 38,192,000 30,431,000
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 2,513,000 -2,335,000 81,527,000
Provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Loss on debt extinguishmement - cash flow -4,323,000 -9,608,000 -85,247,000
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 85,247,000
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242,000 236,000 31,824,000
Deferred income taxes 128,452,000 87,873,000 -17,591,000
Foreign currency adjustments 9,773,000 10,678,000 -21,480,000
Other, net -7,216,000 -15,807,000 11,910,000
Accounts receivable, net -13,690,000 43,050,000 2,905,000
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other -4,000 5,027,000 10,083,000
Inventories 21,459,000 -94,957,000 2,516,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -10,798,000 120,291,000 215,013,000
Restructuring reserves -16,087,000 8,072,000 -32,477,000
Derivative instruments 2,758,000 -2,488,000 5,339,000
Prepaid and other -97,716,000 3,103,000 3,133,000
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 177,533,000 337,213,000 903,749,000
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 801,458,000 885,291,000 1,163,418,000
Interest 225,228,000 251,341,000 346,855,000
Income taxes $317,812,000 $84,984,000 $47,084,000

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2012 Aug. 06, 2010
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges Before Tax $111,800,000 $115,000,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Provision for (Gain) Loss on Disposal 57,500,000 40,000,000
Discontinited Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit From Provision for (Gain) Losson Disposal Before Uncertain Tax Position Adjustment 101,000,000 66,000,000
Discontinued Operation Uncertain Tax Position From Provision For Gain Loss On Disposal 44,000,000 26,000,000
Advances to Affiliate 20,000,000
Accounts Receivable, Net 600,000
Inventory, Net 418,006,000 393,524,000 4,000,000
Other Assets 7,221,000 14,300,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current 41,700,000
Other Liabilities 16,600,000
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 43,500,000
Initial [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Provision for (Gain) Loss on Disposal 18,000,000
Incremental [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment $7,500,000

Discontinued_Operations_Summar

Discontinued Operations (Summary Of The Net Income (Loss) And Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share From Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue $0 $0 $48,563,000
Loss before income taxes 0 -407,000 -131,034,000
Net income (loss) $0 $0 $0 $0 $51,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $51,036,000 ($113,124,000)
Earning (loss) per common share $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 ($0.48)

Restructuring_Expense_And_Othe1

Restructuring Expense And Other Impairments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member] Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Kansas City [Member] Kansas City [Member] New Castalloy [Member] New Castalloy [Member] Kansas City [Member] Kansas City [Member] New Castalloy [Member] New Castalloy [Member] Employees Motorcycles Segment [Member] Financial Services Segment [Member] Milwaukee Facilities [Member] Tomahawk Facilities [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment $43,500,000 ($1,312,000) $0 $0 ($1,864,000) $0 ($1,864,000) ($1,864,000) $0 ($2,426,000) ($2,293,000) ($3,821,000) ($2,426,000) ($2,293,000) $0 ($2,293,000) ($3,821,000)
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated 145 200
Restructuring charges, net of reserve releases 14,800,000
Full-time employee implementation contract 12,800,000
Fewer Full Time Hourly Unionized Employees 250 75
Non-cash restructuring expense 0 0 -28,174,000 0 -236,000 0 0 -8,212,000 -892,000 0 -236,000 -8,212,000 -656,000 0 0 -50,481,000 0.45 28,200,000 0 0 1,023,000 0 0 -50,306,000
Expected percentage of restructuring charges that will be non-cash 10.00% 35.00% 30.00%
Cumulative restructuring and impairment expense 6,900,000 22,200,000 395,400,000 59,700,000
Reduction in hourly production positions, minimum 2,700
Reduction in hourly production positions, maximum 2,900
Estimated reduction in salaried positions from restructuring 800 100
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost $31,000,000 $397,000,000

Restructuring_Expense_And_Othe2

Restructuring Expense And Other Impairments (Restructuring Plan Reserve Recorded In Accrued Liabilities Related To The 2011 Plan And 2010 Plan) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense $28,475,000 $67,992,000 $163,508,000
Balance, beginning of period 43,310,000
Noncash reserve release 43,500,000
Balance, end of period 43,310,000 27,223,000 43,310,000
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 4,005,000 12,575,000 44,383,000
Balance, beginning of period 20,361,000 8,652,000 0
Utilized - cash 12,898,000 866,000 7,557,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -28,174,000
Noncash reserve release -1,312,000 0 0
Balance, end of period 20,361,000 10,156,000 20,361,000 8,652,000
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 4,099,000 5,062,000 31,119,000
Balance, beginning of period 10,089,000 23,818,000 36,070,000
Utilized - cash 6,566,000 16,498,000 44,394,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 1,023,000
Noncash reserve release -2,426,000 -2,293,000 0
Balance, end of period 10,089,000 5,196,000 10,089,000 23,818,000
Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 0 0 47,923,000
Balance, beginning of period 0 0 0
Utilized - cash 0 0 0
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -47,923,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0 0
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 12,819,000 18,178,000
Balance, beginning of period 12,856,000
Utilized - cash 3,889,000 4,430,000
Utilized - noncash -8,212,000 -892,000
Noncash reserve release -1,864,000
Balance, end of period 12,856,000 11,710,000 12,856,000
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Utilized - noncash 0.45 28,200,000
Other Restructuring [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 13,154,000 34,470,000 40,083,000
Balance, beginning of period 0 2,764,000 31,422,000
Utilized - cash 12,993,000 37,234,000 61,514,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -3,406,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 -3,821,000
Balance, end of period 0 161,000 0 2,764,000
Kansas City [Member] | Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 0 8,447,000
Balance, beginning of period 4,123,000
Utilized - cash 0 4,088,000
Utilized - noncash 0 -236,000
Noncash reserve release -1,864,000
Balance, end of period 4,123,000 2,259,000 4,123,000
Kansas City [Member] | 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 0 8,789,000
Balance, beginning of period 4,123,000
Utilized - cash 0 4,430,000
Utilized - noncash 0 -236,000
Noncash reserve release -1,864,000
Balance, end of period 4,123,000 2,259,000 4,123,000
Kansas City [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 0 342,000
Balance, beginning of period 0
Utilized - cash 0 342,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0
Noncash reserve release 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0
New Castalloy [Member] | Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 3,180,000 8,428,000
Balance, beginning of period 8,428,000
Utilized - cash 2,302,000 0
Utilized - noncash 0 0
Noncash reserve release 0
Balance, end of period 8,428,000 9,306,000 8,428,000
New Castalloy [Member] | Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 8,212,000 656,000
Balance, beginning of period 0
Utilized - cash 0 0
Utilized - noncash -8,212,000 -656,000
Noncash reserve release 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0
New Castalloy [Member] | 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 12,819,000 9,389,000
Balance, beginning of period 8,733,000
Utilized - cash 3,889,000 0
Utilized - noncash -8,212,000 -656,000
Noncash reserve release 0
Balance, end of period 8,733,000 9,451,000 8,733,000
New Castalloy [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense 1,427,000 305,000
Balance, beginning of period 305,000
Utilized - cash 1,587,000 0
Utilized - noncash 0 0
Noncash reserve release 0
Balance, end of period $305,000 $145,000 $305,000

Restructuring_Expense_And_Othe3

Restructuring Expense And Other Impairments (Restructuring Plan Reserve Recorded In Accrued Liabilities Related To The 2009 Plan) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period $43,310,000
Restructuring expense 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Noncash reserve release 43,500,000
Balance, end of period 43,310,000 27,223,000 43,310,000
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 20,361,000 8,652,000 0
Restructuring expense 4,005,000 12,575,000 44,383,000
Utilized - cash 12,898,000 866,000 7,557,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -28,174,000
Noncash reserve release -1,312,000 0 0
Balance, end of period 20,361,000 10,156,000 20,361,000 8,652,000
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 10,089,000 23,818,000 36,070,000
Restructuring expense 4,099,000 5,062,000 31,119,000
Utilized - cash 6,566,000 16,498,000 44,394,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 1,023,000
Noncash reserve release -2,426,000 -2,293,000 0
Balance, end of period 10,089,000 5,196,000 10,089,000 23,818,000
Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] | Financial Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 0 0 219,000
Restructuring expense 0 0 0
Utilized - cash 0 0 44,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -175,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0 0
Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 0 0 0
Restructuring expense 0 0 47,923,000
Utilized - cash 0 0 0
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -47,923,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0 0
Other Restructuring [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 0 2,764,000 31,422,000
Restructuring expense 13,154,000 34,470,000 40,083,000
Utilized - cash 12,993,000 37,234,000 61,514,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -3,406,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 -3,821,000
Balance, end of period 0 161,000 0 2,764,000
Other Restructuring [Member] | Financial Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 0 0 0
Restructuring expense 0 0 0
Utilized - cash 0 0 0
Utilized - noncash 0 0 0
Noncash reserve release 0 0 0
Balance, end of period 0 0 0 0
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 10,089,000 26,582,000 67,711,000
Restructuring expense 17,253,000 39,532,000 119,125,000
Utilized - cash 19,559,000 53,732,000 105,952,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -50,481,000
Noncash reserve release -2,426,000 -2,293,000 -3,821,000
Balance, end of period 10,089,000 5,357,000 10,089,000 26,582,000
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 10,089,000 26,582,000 67,492,000
Restructuring expense 17,253,000 39,532,000 119,125,000
Utilized - cash 19,559,000 53,732,000 105,908,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -50,306,000
Noncash reserve release -2,293,000 -3,821,000
Balance, end of period 10,089,000 5,357,000 10,089,000 26,582,000
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Financial Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period 0 0 219,000
Restructuring expense 0 0 0
Utilized - cash 0 0 44,000
Utilized - noncash 0 0 -175,000
Noncash reserve release 0 0 0
Balance, end of period $0 $0 $0 $0

Goodwill_Changes_In_Carrying_A

Goodwill (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $29,081 $29,590 $31,400
Currency translation 449 -509 -1,810
Goodwill, Ending Balance $29,530 $29,081 $29,590

Finance_Receivables_Narrative_

Finance Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Unused lines of credit, wholesale $955,500,000 $909,900,000
Approved but unfunded retail loans 137,700,000 139,300,000
Percent of gross receivables originated in Texas 0.00% 0.00%
Lower of cost or market adjustment 32,000,000
Receivables past due and accruing interest 28,033,000 28,378,000 35,742,000 26,790,000 24,953,000
Level at which FICO score is considered prime 640
Non-accrual status wholesale finance receivables $0 $0

Finance_Receivables_Finance_Re

Finance Receivables (Finance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross $824,640 $813,997 $870,001 $1,164,236
Finance receivables, gross 5,087,490
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,889,519 5,912,130 6,191,158 4,961,894 1,904,957
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 107,667 125,449 173,589 150,082 40,068
Finance receivables, net 5,781,852 5,786,681 6,017,569 4,811,812 1,864,889
Investment in retained securitization interests 0 0 0 245,350 330,674
Receivables Held-for-sale, Net Amount 0 0 0 0 2,443,965
Total of finance receivables, net and investment in retained securitization interests 5,781,852 5,786,681 6,017,569 5,057,162 2,195,563
Total finance receivables, net 5,781,852 5,786,681 6,017,569 5,057,162 4,639,528
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 816,404 824,640
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 816,404 824,640
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 6,225 9,337 15,798
Wholesale [Member] | United States [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 776,633 778,320 735,481 787,891 1,074,377
Wholesale [Member] | Canada [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 39,771 46,320 78,516 82,110 89,859
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 5,073,115 5,087,490 5,377,161 4,091,893 740,721
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,073,115 5,087,490
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 101,442 116,112 157,791
Retail [Member] | United States [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 4,850,450 4,858,781 5,126,699 3,835,235 514,637
Retail [Member] | Canada [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross $222,665 $228,709 $250,462 $256,658 $226,084

Finance_Receivables_Finance_Re1

Finance Receivables (Finance Receivables Held For Sale) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finance receivables held for sale $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,443,965

Finance_Receivables_Contractua

Finance Receivables (Contractual Maturities Of Finance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
2013 $1,767,189
2014 1,033,721
2015 1,167,964
2016 1,202,859
2017 632,413
Thereafter 85,373
Total 5,889,519
United States [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
2013 1,685,921
2014 988,995
2015 1,117,929
2016 1,146,884
2017 601,981
Thereafter 85,373
Total 5,627,083
Canada [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
2013 81,268
2014 44,726
2015 50,035
2016 55,975
2017 30,432
Thereafter 0
Total $262,436

Finance_Receivables_Changes_In

Finance Receivables (Changes In The Allowance For Finance Credit Losses On Finance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses $22,239 $17,031 $93,118
Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables 49,424
Charge-offs 87,062 119,496 119,035
Recoveries 47,041 54,325
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 107,667 125,449 173,589 150,082 40,068
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses 25,252 23,054
Charge-offs 86,963 118,993
Recoveries 47,041 54,260
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 101,442 116,112 157,791
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses -3,013 -6,023
Charge-offs 99 503
Recoveries 0 65
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance $6,225 $9,337 $15,798

Finance_Receivables_Allowance_

Finance Receivables (Allowance For Credit Losses And Finance Receivables By Portfolio, Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance $107,667 $125,449 $173,589 $150,082 $40,068
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,889,519 5,912,130 6,191,158 4,961,894 1,904,957
Finance receivables, ending balance 824,640 813,997 870,001 1,164,236
Finance receivables, total 5,889,519 5,912,130
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 101,442 116,112 157,791
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,073,115 5,087,490
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 6,225 9,337 15,798
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 816,404 824,640
Finance receivables, ending balance 816,404 824,640
Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 0 0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 0 0
Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member] | Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 0 0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 0 0
Individually Evaluated For Impairment [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 0 0
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 0 0
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 107,667 125,449
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,889,519 5,912,130
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Member] | Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 101,442 116,112
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross 5,073,115 5,087,490
Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance 6,225 9,337
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross $816,404 $824,640

Finance_Receivables_Aging_Of_P

Finance Receivables (Aging Of Past Due Finance Receivables Including Non-Accrual Status Finance Receivables) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables $5,087,490
Finance receivables, gross 824,640 813,997 870,001 1,164,236
Total 5,889,519 5,912,130
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 5,073,115 5,087,490 5,377,161 4,091,893 740,721
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 816,404 824,640
Current [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 4,915,711
Finance receivables, gross 822,610
Total 5,709,381 5,738,321
Current [Member] | Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 4,894,675
Current [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 814,706
31-60 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total 114,588
31-60 Days Past Due [Member] | Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 113,604
31-60 Days Past Due [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 984
61-90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 36,937
Finance receivables, gross 344
Total 37,517 37,281
61-90 Days Past Due [Member] | Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 37,239
61-90 Days Past Due [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 278
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Total 28,033
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 27,597
Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 436
Total Past Due [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 171,779
Finance receivables, gross 2,030
Total 180,138 173,809
Total Past Due [Member] | Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables 178,440
Total Past Due [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross $1,698

Finance_Receivables_Investment

Finance Receivables (Investment Of Wholesale Finance Receivables By Internal And External Credit Quality Indicator) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross $5,087,490
Finance receivables, gross 824,640 813,997 870,001 1,164,236
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 816,404 824,640
Wholesale [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 8,107 13,048
Wholesale [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 2,593 5,052
Wholesale [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 3,504 14,361
Wholesale [Member] | Medium Risk [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 8,451 3,032
Wholesale [Member] | Low Risk [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 793,749 789,147
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 5,073,115 5,087,490 5,377,161 4,091,893 740,721
Retail [Member] | Prime [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross 4,035,584 4,097,048
Retail [Member] | Sub-Prime [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Finance receivables, gross $1,037,531 $990,442

Finance_Receivables_Wholesale_

Finance Receivables (Wholesale And Retail Receivables Accruing Interest And Are Past Due) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Receivables past due and accruing interest $28,033 $28,378 $35,742 $26,790 $24,953
United States [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Receivables past due and accruing interest 26,500 27,171 34,391 24,629 23,678
Canada [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Receivables past due and accruing interest $1,533 $1,207 $1,351 $2,161 $1,275

AssetBacked_Financing_Narrativ

Asset-Backed Financing (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $675,300,000 $1,090,000,000
Assets transferred to special purpose entities 715,700,000 1,210,000,000
Financial services interest expense 195,990,000 229,492,000 272,484,000
Weighted average interest rate of asset-backed securitization transactions 1.09% 1.96%
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount 27,200,000
SPEs [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Financial services interest expense 1,400,000 1,500,000
SPEs Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Total aggregate commitment 600,000,000
Financial services interest expense 25,800,000 60,200,000
NotesPreviouslyRetainedAsPartofAsset-BackedSecuritizationTransacitons [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 89,500,000
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Expiration date of conduit facility 30-Aug-13
Maturity Date Of Debt Instrument 5 years
Financial services interest expense 1,100,000
Weighted average interest rate of conduit facility 1.95%
Maximum Borrowing Capacity Under Conduit Facility 200,000,000
Face Amount of Finance Receivables Transferred 230,000,000
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables $201,300,000

AssetBacked_Financing_Schedule

Asset-Backed Financing (Schedule Of Secured Notes With Related Maturity) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified $675,306--0.59% [Member] $513,300--0.88% [Member] $573,300--0.76% [Member] $600,000--1.05% [Member] $562,499--1.55% [Member] $700,000--1.16% [Member] $700,000--2.11% [Member] $500,000--2.77% [Member] $486,000--3.94% [Member] $782,000--5.50% [Member] $950,000--5.20% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issue Date 31-Jul-12 30-Nov-11 31-Aug-11 30-Nov-10 31-Dec-09 31-Oct-09 31-Jul-09 31-May-09 29-Feb-08 31-Aug-07 31-May-07
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $675,300 $1,090,000 $675,306 $513,300 $573,380 $600,000 $562,499 $700,000 $700,000 $500,000 $486,000 $782,000 $950,000
Principal Amount $2,087,346
Weighted-Average Rate at Date of Issuance 0.59% 0.88% 0.76% 1.05% 1.55% 1.16% 2.11% 2.77% 3.94% 5.50% 5.20%
Maturity Date Beginning 31-Aug-13 30-Nov-12 30-Sep-12 31-Dec-11 31-Dec-10 31-Oct-10 31-Jul-10 31-May-10 28-Feb-09 30-Sep-08 31-May-08
Maturity Date Ending 30-Jun-18 28-Feb-18 30-Aug-17 30-Apr-18 30-Jun-17 30-Apr-17 28-Feb-17 31-Jan-17 31-Dec-13 31-May-15 30-Aug-15

AssetBacked_Financing_Schedule1

Asset-Backed Financing (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Of Variable Interest Entities) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Aug. 06, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Finance receivables $2,929,674
Allowance for credit losses -66,037
Restricted cash 188,008 229,655
Other Assets 7,221 14,300
Total assets 3,100,513
Secured Debt 2,087,346
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Secured Debt 175,658 0
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Finance receivables 2,337,993
Allowance for credit losses -45,571
Restricted cash 188,008
Other Assets 5,543
Total assets 2,485,973
Secured Debt 1,623,434
SPEs [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Restricted cash 176,290 229,655
SPEs [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Finance receivables 0 13,455
Allowance for credit losses 0 -302
Restricted cash 0 879
Other Assets 419 449
Total assets 419 14,481
Secured Debt 0 0
SPEs [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Finance receivables 2,143,708 2,916,219
Allowance for credit losses -42,139 -65,735
Restricted cash 176,290 228,776
Other Assets 4,869 6,772
Total assets 2,282,728 3,086,032
Secured Debt 1,447,776 2,087,346
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-Backed Financing [Line Items]
Finance receivables 194,285 0
Allowance for credit losses -3,432 0
Restricted cash 11,718 0
Other Assets 255 0
Total assets 202,826 0
Secured Debt $175,658 $0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
FairValueOfCashEquivalentsRevisedFromFairValueLevel1ToLevel2 $180,000,000
Cash equivalents 852,979,000 1,302,367,000
Marketable securities 135,634,000 153,380,000
Derivatives 317,000 16,443,000
Total assets measured at fair value 988,930,000 1,472,190,000
Derivatives, Liabilities 7,920,000 5,136,000
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents 690,691,000 1,122,375,000
Marketable securities 0 0
Derivatives 0 0
Total assets measured at fair value 690,691,000 1,122,375,000
Derivatives, Liabilities 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents 162,288,000 179,992,000
Marketable securities 135,634,000 153,380,000
Derivatives 317,000 16,443,000
Total assets measured at fair value 298,239,000 349,815,000
Derivatives, Liabilities 7,920,000 5,136,000
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents 0 0
Marketable securities 0 0
Derivatives 0 0
Total assets measured at fair value 0 0
Derivatives, Liabilities $0 $0

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Summary Of The Fair Value And Carrying Value Of The Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents $1,068,138 $1,526,950 $1,021,933 $1,630,433
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 230,079 219,039
Restricted cash 188,008 229,655
Accounts payable 257,386 255,713
Term asset-backed securitization debt 2,087,346
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents 1,068,138 1,526,950
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 230,079 219,039
Derivatives, Assets 317 16,443
Finance receivables, net 5,861,442 5,888,040
Restricted cash 188,008 229,655
Accounts payable 257,386 255,713
Derivatives, Liabilities 7,920 5,136
Unsecured commercial paper 294,943 874,286
Credit facilities 0 159,794
AssetBackedCanadianCommericalPaper 175,658 0
Medium-term notes 3,199,548 2,561,458
Senior unsecured notes 338,594 376,513
Term asset-backed securitization debt 1,457,807 2,099,060
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents 1,068,138 1,526,950
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Accounts receivable, net 230,079 219,039
Derivatives, Assets 317 16,443
Finance receivables, net 5,781,852 5,786,681
Restricted cash 188,008 229,655
Accounts payable 257,386 255,713
Derivatives, Liabilities 7,920 5,136
Unsecured commercial paper 294,943 874,286
Credit facilities 0 159,794
AssetBackedCanadianCommericalPaper 175,658 0
Medium-term notes 2,881,272 2,298,193
Senior unsecured notes 303,000 303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt $1,447,776 $2,087,346

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed2

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Derivative Instrument Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value, Designated $381,885 $412,465
Asset Fair Value, Designated 317 16,443
Liability Fair Value, Designated 7,906 5,137
Notional Value, Not Designated 16,237 0
Asset Fair Value, Not Designated 0 0
Liability Fair Value, Not Designated 14 0
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value, Designated 345,021 306,450
Asset Fair Value, Designated 169 16,443
Liability Fair Value, Designated 6,850 1,852
Commodities Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value, Designated 1,064 3,915
Asset Fair Value, Designated 148 0
Liability Fair Value, Designated 683 265
Notional Value, Not Designated 16,237 0
Asset Fair Value, Not Designated 0 0
Liability Fair Value, Not Designated 14 0
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value, Designated 35,800 102,100
Asset Fair Value, Designated 0 0
Liability Fair Value, Designated $373 $3,020

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed3

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain/(Loss) On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In OCI) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedges [Member], USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Recognized in OCI ($814) ($1,524) ($12,378)
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Recognized in OCI -344 -304 -6,896
Commodities Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Recognized in OCI -427 -558 -1,164
Interest Rate Swaps-Unsecured Commercial Paper [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Recognized in OCI ($43) ($662) ($4,318)

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed4

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain/(Loss) On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified From AOCI Into Income) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedges [Member], USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months ($6,113)
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income 15,339 -30,388 -7,645
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months -5,731
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income 18,586 -24,746 -312
Commodities Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months -9
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income -705 -539 -867
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months -373
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income ($2,542) ($5,103) ($6,466)

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed5

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain/(Loss) Recognized In Income On Hedged Debt) (Details) (Interest Rate Swaps [Member], USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Hedged Debt $0 $0 $6,072
Fair Value Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative $0 $0 ($6,072)

Derivative_Instruments_And_Hed6

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities ((Gain/(Loss) Recognized In Income On Derivative) (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative ($535) $0 ($6,351)
Derivatives - Securitization Transactions [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative 0 0 -8
Derivatives - Conduit Facility [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative 0 0 -6,343
Commodities Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative ($535) $0 $0

Comprehensive_Income_Reconcili

Comprehensive Income (Reconciliation Of Net Income (Loss) To Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2010
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Comprehensive Income [Member] Comprehensive Income [Member] Comprehensive Income [Member] Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member] Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member] Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member] Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Cumulative-Effect Adjustment, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entity [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax $51,335,000 $49,935,000 $55,551,000 $46,102,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax 677,000 327,000 -133,000 0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax -3,837,000 6,307,000 -11,912,000 -8,940,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax 655,853,000 655,853,000 655,853,000 533,302,000 409,728,000 451,577,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Investment in Retained Securitization Interests, Net of Tax 0 -3,483,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax -607,678,000 -476,733,000 -607,678,000 -476,733,000 -607,678,000 -476,733,000 -366,222,000 -417,898,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax 2,212,000 -6,251,000 10,577,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax 556,000 731,000 -211,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax -16,153,000 28,864,000 -4,756,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax 194,649,000 196,274,000 -66,469,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax -208,034,000 -172,930,000 72,079,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Tax Benefit (Expense) -206,000 -271,000 78,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Benefit (Expense) 6,009,000 -10,645,000 1,784,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Benefit (Expense) -72,098,000 -72,700,000 24,620,000
Net income (loss) 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 105,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 599,114,000 146,545,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,400,000 -5,616,000 9,449,000 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Benefit (Expense) -812,000 635,000 -1,128,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities 350,000 460,000 -133,000 350,000 460,000 -133,000 0
Investment in retained securitization interest 0 0 0 3,483,000
Less: net losses reclassified into net income 9,631,000 -19,185,000 -4,880,000
Derivative financial instruments -10,144,000 18,219,000 -2,972,000 0
Less: net losses reclassified into net income 0 0 0
Amortization of net prior service cost 563,000 564,000 -925,000
Amortization of actuarial loss 32,295,000 23,584,000 20,944,000
Less: actuarial loss reclassified into net income due to settlement 3,930,000 173,000 2,942,000
Less: net prior service credit (cost) reclassified into net income (loss) due to curtailment 0 1,000 -1,393,000
Pension and postretirement healthcare plans -122,551,000 -123,574,000 41,849,000 0
Comprehensive income 492,980,000 488,603,000 194,738,000 -130,945,000 -110,511,000 48,193,000 3,483,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax $77,089,000 $62,419,000 ($23,886,000)

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross long-term debt $4,807,706,000 $4,884,133,000
Credit facility initiation date 13-Apr-12
Unaccreted Premium 1,200,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities 437,162,000 1,040,247,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 675,300,000 1,090,000,000
Repayment of medium term notes 420,870,000 59,211,000 200,000,000
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 85,247,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 5.25%
Global Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross long-term debt 195,600,000
Unsecured Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper 0.75% 1.05%
Debt instrument maturity range, days 365
Medium-Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Write off of capitalized debt issuance costs 2,200,000 1,900,000
6.8% Medium Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 1,000,000,000
RepurchaseOfMediumTermNotes 16,600,000 49,900,000
Debt mature date 30-Jun-18
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 6.80%
5.25% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2012 ($400.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes 0 399,916,000
5.25% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2012 ($400.0 Million Par Value) [Member] | Debt Matured [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes 400,000,000
3.875%MediumTermNotes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 450,000,000
Debt mature date 31-Mar-16
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 3.88%
2.7% Medium Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility initiation date 31-Jan-12
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 400,000,000
Debt mature date 31-Mar-17
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.70%
1.15% Medium Term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 600,000,000
Debt mature date 30-Sep-15
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 1.15%
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility initiation date 28-Feb-09
Face amount of senior notes repurchased 297,000,000
Repurchase of senior notes 380,800,000
Loss on debt extinguishment -85,200,000
Debt mature date 28-Feb-14
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 15.00%
Senior unsecured notes 600,000,000
Write off of capitalized debt issuance costs 1,000,000
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility initiation date 30-Aug-12
Maximum Borrowing Capacity Under Conduit Facility 200,000,000
Face Amount of Finance Receivables Transferred 230,000,000
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables 201,300,000
Line of credit facility maturity date 30-Aug-13
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities 37,700,000
New 5 Year Credit Facility Maturing April 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 675,000,000
Line of credit facility maturity date 1-Apr-17
4 Year Credit Facility Maturing April 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 675,000,000
3 Year Credit Facility Maturing April 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 675,000,000
HDFS [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity Under Conduit Facility 600,000,000
Loss on debt extinguishment -4,300,000 -9,600,000
Conduit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility initiation date 14-Sep-12
Line of credit facility, outstanding borrowings 0 0
SPEs [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured notes issued through term asset-backed securitization transactions 675,300,000 1,090,000,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities $399,500,000 $640,300,000

Debt_Debt_With_Contractual_Ter

Debt (Debt With Contractual Term Less Than One Year) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt $294,943 $838,486
Unsecured commercial paper $838,486

Debt_Debt_With_A_Contractual_T

Debt (Debt With A Contractual Term Greater Than One Year) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured commercial paper $0 $35,800
Credit facilities 0 159,794
Gross long-term debt 4,807,706 4,884,133
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities -437,162 -1,040,247
Long-term debt 4,370,544 3,843,886
Par value of debt instrument 675,300 1,090,000
Secured Debt 2,087,346
2.70% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2017 ($400.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 399,929 0
1.15%_Medium-term_notes_due_in_2015_($600.0 Million_Par_Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 599,269 0
5.25% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2012 ($400.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 0 399,916
5.75% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2014 ($500.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 499,705 499,544
3.88% Medium-term notes Due In 2016 ($450.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 449,829 449,775
6.80% Medium-Term Notes Due In 2018 ($950.1 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 932,540 948,958
15.00% Senior Unsecured Notes Due In 2014 ($600.0 Million Par Value) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured notes 303,000 303,000
Term Asset-Backed Securitization Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Debt 1,447,776 2,087,346
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities -37,700
Maturity Date Of Debt Instrument 5 years
Secured Debt $175,658 $0

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards $420,800,000
Net capital loss carryforwards 1,400,000
Deferred tax assets related to capital loss-carryforwards 500,000
Deferred tax asset related to loss carryforwards 32,276,000 28,914,000
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance 15,800,000
Net capital loss carryforwards, valuation allowance 500,000
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting effective tax rate 35,500,000
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits (Operations) 3,000,000
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits (Balance Sheet) 20,600,000
Operating Loss Carryforward Expiring 2031 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforward, expiration dates 2031
Wisconsin Research And Development Credit [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards 15,000,000
Capital Loss Carryforward Expiring Between 2012 And 2013 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset related to loss carryforwards $31,800,000

Income_Taxes_Provision_For_Inc

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Current, Federal $191,006 $135,232 $138,221
Current, State 4,221 12,177 6,919
Current, Foreign 13,189 5,776 4,486
Total Current 208,416 153,185 149,626
Deferred, Federal 121,934 104,723 -18,428
Deferred, State 7,697 -12,201 -1,361
Deferred, Foreign -460 -1,121 963
Total, Deferred 129,171 91,401 -18,826
Total Current and Deferred $337,587 $244,586 $130,800

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Inc

Income Taxes (Components Of Income Before Taxes) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Domestic $946,592,000 $782,896,000 $377,416,000
Foreign 14,920,000 9,768,000 13,053,000
Income before provision for income taxes $106,400 $207,100 $382,100 $265,900 $83,600 $233,900 $292,300 $182,900 $961,512,000 $792,664,000 $390,469,000

Income_Taxes_Provision_For_Inc1

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Tax Rate To Statutory Rate Reconciliation) (Details) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Provision at statutory rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.60% 1.60% 1.00%
Domestic manufacturing deduction -1.60% -1.80% -3.20%
Research and development credit 0.00% -0.60% -1.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties 0.10% -1.10% -0.20%
Valuation allowance adjustments -0.30% -2.00% 0.70%
Medicare Part D 0.00% 0.00% 3.40%
Tax audit settlements -0.10% -1.10% -0.40%
Investments in low-income housing partnerships 0.00% 0.00% 0.60%
Adjustments for previously accrued taxes -0.40% 0.30% -2.80%
Other 0.80% 0.60% 0.40%
Provision for income taxes 35.10% 30.90% 33.50%

Income_Taxes_Principal_Compone

Income Taxes (Principal Components Of The Company's Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Accruals not yet tax deductible $118,434 $123,514
Pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations 227,593 219,071
Stock compensation 28,001 32,486
Net operating loss carryforward 32,276 28,914
Valuation allowance -16,314 -14,914
Other, net 45,053 49,253
Deferred tax assets, net 435,043 438,324
Depreciation, tax in excess of book -117,743 -77,787
Other -34,602 -25,767
Deferred tax liabilities, net -152,345 -103,554
Total $282,698 $334,770

Income_Taxes_Changes_In_Gross_

Income Taxes (Changes In Gross Liability For Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Interest And Penalties) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period $57,137 $69,805
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period 1,806 13,745
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period -6,439 -21,574
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period 3,737 3,036
Statute lapses -415 -2,249
Settlements with taxing authorities -7,074 -5,626
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period $48,752 $57,137

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth2

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Jan. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] SERPA Benefits [Member] SERPA Benefits [Member] 401 (K) Plan [Member] 401 (K) Plan [Member] 401 (K) Plan [Member] Equity Securities [Member] Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer $175,000,000 $216,741,000 $205,383,000 $27,675,000 $14,111,000
Postretirement benefits eligibility, years of service requirement 10
Accumulated benefit obligation 1,730,000,000 1,460,000,000 20,100,000 27,400,000
Projected benefit obligations 1,871,575,000 1,570,930,000 1,390,374,000 403,227,000 380,625,000 378,341,000 37,800,000 41,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocation 68.00% 32.00%
Investment in company common stock - shares 1,273,592 1,273,592
Investment in company common stock - value 62,200,000 49,500,000
Expected return on plan assets 7.75% 7.80% 8.00% 8.25% 8.00% 8.00% 8.25%
Company contributions 15,300,000 12,500,000 12,600,000
Further contributions by company $0

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth3

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Obligation And Funded Status) (Details) (USD $) 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Jan. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Balance, end of period $109,160 $1,253,916
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 1,871,575 1,570,930 1,390,374
Service cost 33,681 37,341 42,889
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 77,996
Actuarial losses (gains) 276,069 127,259
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441
Early Retirement Reinsurance Program Proceeds 0 0
Benefits paid, net of Medicare Part D subsidy -93,829 -68,525
Net curtailments and settlements 0 235
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,871,575 1,570,930 1,390,374
Balance, beginning of period 1,539,018 1,253,916 1,105,487
Actual return on plan assets 160,731 8,129
Company contributions 175,000 216,741 205,383
Plan participant contributions 1,459 3,441
Benefits paid -93,829 -68,524
Balance, end of period 1,539,018 1,253,916 1,105,487
Funded status of the plans, December 31 -332,557 -317,014
Accrued benefit liability (other current liabilities) 2,263 14,531
Accrued benefit liability (other long-term liabilities) 330,294 302,483
Net amount recognized 332,557 317,014
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 380,625 378,341
Service cost 7,413 7,630 9,957
Interest cost 18,310 19,644 20,774
Actuarial losses (gains) 23,367 -1,364
Plan participant contributions 1,561 1,527
Early Retirement Reinsurance Program Proceeds 0 2,249
Benefits paid, net of Medicare Part D subsidy -28,049 -27,402
Net curtailments and settlements 0 0
Benefit obligation, end of period 403,227 380,625 378,341
Balance, beginning of period 109,160 121,064
Actual return on plan assets 13,946 820
Company contributions 27,675 14,111
Plan participant contributions 1,561 1,527
Benefits paid -29,236 -28,362
Balance, end of period 123,106 109,160 121,064
Funded status of the plans, December 31 -280,121 -271,465
Accrued benefit liability (other current liabilities) 2,059 2,883
Accrued benefit liability (other long-term liabilities) 278,062 268,582
Net amount recognized $280,121 $271,465

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth4

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost $33,681 $37,341 $42,889
Interest cost 83,265 80,805 77,996
Expected return on plan assets -117,110 -106,612 -97,376
Prior service cost (credit) 2,958 2,981 4,383
Net loss 43,874 30,266 23,872
Net curtailment loss 0 236 15,508
Settlement loss 6,242 274 4,673
Net periodic benefit cost 52,910 45,291 71,945
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost 7,413 7,630 9,957
Interest cost 18,310 19,644 20,774
Expected return on plan assets -9,423 -9,386 -9,781
Prior service cost (credit) -3,853 -3,878 -2,914
Net loss 7,421 7,192 9,394
Net curtailment loss 0 0 11,643
Settlement loss 0 0 0
Net periodic benefit cost $19,868 $21,202 $39,073

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth5

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Recognized In Accumulated And Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit) ($12,432)
Net actuarial loss 668,285
Amounts included in other comprehensive income, net of tax 655,853
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit) 3,489
Net actuarial loss 577,140
Amounts included in other comprehensive income, net of tax 580,629
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit) -15,921
Net actuarial loss 91,145
Amounts included in other comprehensive income, net of tax $75,224

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth6

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected To Be Recognized) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax $40,955
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax 37,999
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax 2,956
Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax -1,327
Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member] | Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax 1,099
Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member] | Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax -2,426
Net Actuarial Loss [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax 42,282
Net Actuarial Loss [Member] | Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax 36,900
Net Actuarial Loss [Member] | Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax $5,382

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth7

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Discount rate, Benefit obligations 4.23% 5.30% 5.79% 3.93% 4.90% 5.28%
Rate of compensation, Benefit obligations 4.00% 3.49% 3.49%
Discount rate, Net periodic benefit cost 5.30% 5.79% 6.00% 4.90% 5.28% 5.65%
Expected return on plan assets 7.75% 7.80% 8.00% 8.25% 8.00% 8.00% 8.25%
Rate of compensation increase 3.49% 3.49% 3.66%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth8

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Pension Plans With PBO And ABO In Excess Of Fair value Of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
PBO [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
PBO $1,833.80 $1,530
Fair value of plan assets 1,539 1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4
ABO [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
ABO 1,708.10 1,436.80
Fair value of plan assets $1,539 $1,253.90
Number of plans 1 4

Employee_Benefit_Plans_And_Oth9

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings $89,909 $846,677
Total fixed-income holdings 17,393 358,953
Total pension plan assets 109,160 1,253,916
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 89,456 801,150
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 223,683
Total pension plan assets 96,693 1,024,833
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 453 3,400
Total fixed-income holdings 10,156 135,270
Total pension plan assets 12,467 186,956
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 42,127
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Total pension plan assets 42,127
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 1,858 48,286
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 0 0
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 1,858 48,286
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 0
U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 79,544 533,030
U.S. Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 79,091 529,630
U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 453 3,400
U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Foreign Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 10,365 55,555
Foreign Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 10,365 55,555
Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0 0
Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 49,505
Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 49,505
Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pooled Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 166,460
Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 166,460
Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Limited Partnership Interests [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 40,016
Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 40,016
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 2,111
Other [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Other [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Other [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 2,111
U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 50,715
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 50,715
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Federal Agencies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 4,172 51,290
Federal Agencies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 4,172 51,290
Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,537 77,295
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,537 77,295
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 172,968
Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 172,968
Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 307 6,312
Foreign Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 307 6,312
Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 140 373
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 140 373
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 1,034,643
Total fixed-income holdings 461,750
Total pension plan assets 1,539,018 1,253,916 1,105,487
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 998,060
Total fixed-income holdings 103,542
Total pension plan assets 1,101,602
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 1
Total fixed-income holdings 358,208
Total pension plan assets 400,834
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 36,582
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Total pension plan assets 36,582 42,127 42,632
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 42,625
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 42,625
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total pension plan assets 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 540,579
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 540,578
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 1
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 85,415
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 85,415
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 62,189
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 62,189
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Harley-Davidson Common Stock [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 309,878
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 309,878
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Limited Partnership Interests [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 35,954
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Limited Partnership Interests [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 35,954
Total pension plan assets 35,954 40,016 40,421
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 628
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Other [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Other [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Other [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 628
Total pension plan assets 628 2,111 2,211
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 55,014
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 55,014
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 14,302
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 14,302
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 189,643
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 189,643
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 165,192
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 48,528
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 116,664
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Pooled Fixed Income Funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 29,149
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 29,149
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 8,450
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 8,450
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings $0

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Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member] Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Limited Partnership Interests [Member] Limited Partnership Interests [Member] Other [Member] Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period $109,160 $1,253,916 $1,539,018 $1,253,916 $1,105,487 $42,127 $42,127 $42,632 $40,016 $40,421 $2,111 $2,211
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date -820 -2,888 -930 -3,018 110 130
Purchases, sales and settlements 4,725 -2,383 3,132 -2,613 1,593 230
Balance, end of period $109,160 $1,253,916 $1,539,018 $1,253,916 $1,105,487 $42,127 $36,582 $42,127 $35,954 $40,016 $628 $2,111

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Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Postretirement Healthcare Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings $89,909 $846,677
Total fixed-income holdings 17,393 358,953
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 109,160 1,253,916
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 89,456 801,150
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 223,683
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 96,693 1,024,833
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 453 3,400
Total fixed-income holdings 10,156 135,270
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 12,467 186,956
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 1,858 48,286
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 0 0
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 1,858 48,286
U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 79,544 533,030
U.S. Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 79,091 529,630
U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 453 3,400
Foreign Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 10,365 55,555
Foreign Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 10,365 55,555
Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0 0
Pooled Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 166,460
Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 166,460
Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 50,715
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 7,237 50,715
U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Federal Agencies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 4,172 51,290
Federal Agencies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 4,172 51,290
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,537 77,295
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,537 77,295
Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 307 6,312
Foreign Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 307 6,312
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 140 373
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0 0
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 140 373
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 123,106 109,160 121,064
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 107,270
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 15,836
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 5,522
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total postretirement healthcare plan assets 5,522
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 60,658
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 60,658
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 13,625
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 13,625
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Companies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 27,617
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 27,617
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Pooled Equity Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Total Fixed Income Holdings [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 101,900
Total fixed-income holdings 15,684
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Total Fixed Income Holdings [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 101,900
Total fixed-income holdings 5,370
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Total Fixed Income Holdings [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total equity holdings 0
Total fixed-income holdings 10,314
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,370
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 5,370
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | U.S. Treasuries [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 3,489
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Federal Agencies [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 3,489
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 6,033
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 6,033
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 659
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 659
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 133
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings 0
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Total fixed-income holdings $133

Recovered_Sheet4

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Weighted-Average Health Care Cost Trend Rate) (Details) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year 7.50% 8.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate) 5.00% 5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2019 2019

Recovered_Sheet5

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of-Weighted Average Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumption) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Total of service and interest cost components in 2012, One Percent Increase $814
Total of service and interest cost components in 2012, One Percent Decrease -789
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2012, One Percent Increase 14,879
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31, 2012, One Percent Decrease ($13,948)

Recovered_Sheet6

Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments And Medicare Subsidy Receipts For Next Five Years And Thereafter) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2013 $1,418
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2014 1,639
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2015 1,851
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2016 2,104
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2017 2,301
Medicare subsidy receipts in 2018-2022 15,240
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected benefit payments in 2013 66,638
Expected benefit payments in 2014 67,587
Expected benefit payments in 2015 68,536
Expected benefit payments in 2016 70,042
Expected benefit payments in 2017 72,095
Expected benefit payments in 2018-2022 414,800
SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected benefit payments in 2013 2,262
Expected benefit payments in 2014 2,725
Expected benefit payments in 2015 1,611
Expected benefit payments in 2016 1,691
Expected benefit payments in 2017 2,113
Expected benefit payments in 2018-2022 12,346
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Expected benefit payments in 2013 30,054
Expected benefit payments in 2014 30,449
Expected benefit payments in 2015 30,735
Expected benefit payments in 2016 30,247
Expected benefit payments in 2017 29,679
Expected benefit payments in 2018-2022 $146,714

Leases_Schedule_Of_Future_Mini

Leases (Schedule Of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Total rental expense $13,500,000 $11,600,000 $11,000,000
2013 12,556,000
2014 8,211,000
2015 7,702,000
2016 6,423,000
2017 3,783,000
After 2017 14,269,000
Total operating lease payments $52,944,000

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Estimate of company's share of York Environmental Matters 3.2
Harley Davidson , Inc. [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Portion of settlement contribution percentage 47.00%
Navy [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Portion of settlement contribution percentage 53.00%

Capital_Stock_Narrative_Detail

Capital Stock (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares authorized 800,000,000
Common stock stated value per share $0.01
Common shares outstanding 226,100,000 230,500,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Including Shares Surrendered by Employees for Withholding Taxes, Shares 6,700,000
Weighted-average cost per share repurchased $46
Stock repurchase program remaining authorization 14,500,000
Preferred stock shares authorized 2,000,000
Preferred stock stated value per share $1
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 0
1997 Authorization [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program remaining authorization 0
2007 Authorization [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program remaining authorization 14,500,000
Common stock repurchase authorization value $20

Capital_Stock_Stock_Repurchase

Capital Stock (Stock Repurchases Pursuant To Board Of Director Authorizations) (Details) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased 14.5
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased 6.5 6.2 0.1
1997 Authorization [Member]
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased 0
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased 4.3 6.2 0.1
2007 Authorization [Member]
Capital Stock [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased 14.5
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased 2.2 0 0

ShareBased_Awards_Narrative_De

Share-Based Awards (Narrative) (Details) Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the plan 12.1

ShareBased_Awards_Assumptions_

Share-Based Awards (Assumptions Used In Calculating Fair Value Of Options) (Details) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield 1.30% 1.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected average term (in years) 6 years 3 months 18 days 6 years 6 months 6 years 10 months 24 days
Expected volatility (minimum) 32.00% 39.00% 42.00%
Expected volatility (maximum) 50.00% 52.00% 60.00%
Weighted average volatility 41.00% 43.00% 48.00%
Expected dividend yield 1.00% 1.00% 2.00%
Risk-free interest rate (minimum) 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%
Risk-free interest rate (maximum) 2.10% 3.70% 3.70%

ShareBased_Awards_Summary_Of_S

Share-Based Awards (Summary Of Stock Option Transactions) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Options outstanding, beginning of period 6,311
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, beginning of period $37
Options granted 480
Weighted-Average Price, Options granted $45
Options exercised 1,666
Weighted-Average Price, Options exercised $28
Options forfeited 665
Weighted-Average Price, Options forfeited $52
Options outstanding, end of period 4,460
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, end of period $38
Exercisable, end of period 3,065
Weighted-Average Price, Exercisable, end of period $42

ShareBased_Awards_Stock_Option

Share-Based Awards (Stock Options) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average Aggregate weighted-average fair value of options $14 $15 $8
Unrecognized compensation $2.30
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) 1 year 6 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average Aggregate weighted-average fair value of options $14 $15 $8

ShareBased_Awards_Stock_Option1

Share-Based Awards (Stock Options Outstanding By Price Range) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 5 years 1 month 6 days
Options 4,460 6,311
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $38 $37
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, Options exercisable 7 years 7 months 6 days
Options exercisable 3,065
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable $42
$10.01 To $20 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 6 years
Options 910
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $13
$20.01 To $30 [ Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 6 years 10 months 24 days
Options 695
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $23
$30.01 To $40 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 4 years 8 months 12 days
Options 503
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $39
$40.01 To $50 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 8 years
Options 910
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $43
$50.01 To $60 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 1 year 7 months 6 days
Options 706
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $52
$60.01 To $70 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 2 years 6 months
Options 736
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding $65

ShareBased_Awards_Assumptions_1

Share-Based Awards (Assumptions Used In Calculating Fair Value Of Stock Appreciation Rights) (Details) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield 1.30% 1.00%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility (minimum) 31.00% 40.00%
Expected volatility (maximum) 45.00% 49.00%
Risk-free interest rate (minimum) 0.10% 0.10%
Risk-free interest rate (maximum) 1.80% 2.20%
Maximum [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected average term (in years) 5 years 7 months 6 days 6 years 2 months 12 days
Minimum [Member] | Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected average term (in years) 1 year 3 months 18 days 2 years 2 months 12 days

ShareBased_Awards_Summary_Of_S1

Share-Based Awards (Summary Of Stock Appreciation Right Transactions) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options outstanding, beginning of period 6,311,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, beginning of period $37
Options granted 480,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options granted $45
Options exercised 1,666,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options exercised $28
Options forfeited 665,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options forfeited $52
Options outstanding, end of period 4,460,000 6,311,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, end of period $38 $37
Exercisable, end of period 3,065,000
Weighted-Average Price, Exercisable, end of period $42
Weighted-average Aggregate weighted-average fair value of options $14 $15 $8
Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR's) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options outstanding, beginning of period 273,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, beginning of period $21
Options granted 21,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options granted $45
Options exercised 40,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options exercised $22
Options forfeited 1,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options forfeited $22
Options outstanding, end of period 253,000
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, end of period $23
Exercisable, end of period 160,000

ShareBased_Awards_Summary_Of_R

Share-Based Awards (Summary Of Restricted Share Transactions) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation $2.30
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) 1 year 6 months
Restricted (Nonvested) Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested, beginning of period 1,941
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, beginning of period $26
Granted 521
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Granted $45
Vested 687
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Vested $32
Forfeited 83
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Forfeited $29
Nonvested, end of period 1,692
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, end of period $29
Unrecognized compensation $24.40
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) 1 year 4 months 24 days

ShareBased_Awards_Summary_Of_R1

Share-Based Awards (Summary Of Restricted Stock Units Transactions) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested, beginning of period 245
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, beginning of period $47
Granted 80
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Granted $48
Vested 81
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Vested $46
Forfeited 2
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Forfeited $48
Nonvested, end of period 242
Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, end of period $47

ShareBased_Awards_ShareBased_A

Share-Based Awards Share-Based Awards (Aggregrate Intrensic Value) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value $34,443 $7,919 $12,710
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value 60,963 55,701 53,249
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value $35,873 $22,926 $8,545

ShareBased_Awards_Summary_Of_T

Share-Based Awards (Summary Of The Aggregate Intrinsic Value Related To Options Outstanding, Exercisable And Exercised) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Exercised $34,443 $7,919 $12,710
Outstanding 60,963 55,701 53,249
Exercisable $35,873 $22,926 $8,545

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share $70,600 $134,000 $247,300 $172,000 $54,600 $183,600 $190,600 $119,300 $623,925,000 $548,078,000 $259,669,000
Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted-average common shares 227,119,000 232,889,000 233,312,000
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock compensation plan 2,110,000 2,029,000 1,475,000
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 229,229,000 234,918,000 234,787,000
Basic $0.31 $0.59 $1.08 $0.75 $0.24 $0.79 $0.81 $0.51 $2.75 $2.35 $1.11
Diluted $0.31 $0.59 $1.07 $0.74 $0.24 $0.78 $0.81 $0.51 $2.72 $2.33 $1.11
Shares considered anti-dilutive and excluded from computation 2,100,000 3,800,000 4,200,000

Business_Segments_And_Foreign_2

Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Information By Strategic Business Units) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest Income Paid By Motorcycles Segment $11,500,000 $10,500,000 $9,200,000
Motorcycles net revenue 1,010,900 1,089,300 1,569,000 1,273,400 1,026,800 1,232,700 1,339,700 1,063,000 4,942,582,000 4,662,264,000 4,176,627,000
Restructuring expense and other impairments 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Operating income (loss) 1,000,176,000 829,967,000 560,631,000
Financial services revenue 160,000 161,000 160,600 156,300 157,200 164,600 165,900 161,900 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Restructuring expense 19,000 9,200 6,200 11,500 1,600 12,400 13,600 23,000
Motorcycles Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles net revenue 4,942,582,000 4,662,264,000 4,176,627,000
Gross profit 1,720,188,000 1,555,976,000 1,427,403,000
Selling, administrative and engineering expense -976,224,000 -926,808,000 -885,137,000
Restructuring expense and other impairments 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Operating income (loss) 715,489,000 561,176,000 378,758,000
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss) 284,687,000 268,791,000 181,873,000
Financial services revenue 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Financial services expense $353,237,000 $380,658,000 $500,836,000

Business_Segments_And_Foreign_3

Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Information By Industry Segment) (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets $9,170,773 $9,674,164 $9,430,740
Depreciation 168,978 180,408 255,171
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 189,002 189,035 170,845
Motorcycles Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets 2,751,018 2,959,333 2,701,965
Depreciation 162,659 173,959 248,246
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 180,416 179,988 167,730
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets 6,419,755 6,714,831 6,728,775
Depreciation 6,319 6,449 6,925
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment $8,586 $9,047 $3,115

Business_Segments_And_Foreign_4

Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Segment Information By Geographical Locations) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products $1,010,900 $1,089,300 $1,569,000 $1,273,400 $1,026,800 $1,232,700 $1,339,700 $1,063,000 $4,942,582,000 $4,662,264,000 $4,176,627,000
Revenue from Financial Services 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets Total 881,652,000 881,660,000 881,652,000 881,660,000 904,653,000
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 3,363,640,000 3,155,608,000 2,818,032,000
Revenue from Financial Services 607,909,000 619,214,000 652,849,000
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Entity's Country of Domicile 825,509,000 822,089,000 825,509,000 822,089,000 842,461,000
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 710,861,000 781,432,000 699,492,000
Revenue from Financial Services 5,483,000 4,471,000 3,497,000
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 244,907,000 229,427,000 234,247,000
Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 186,550,000 154,314,000 157,606,000
Revenue from Financial Services 24,532,000 25,764,000 26,363,000
Australia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 186,674,000 141,392,000 136,172,000
Other Foreign Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 249,950,000 200,091,000 131,078,000
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Foreign Countries $56,143,000 $59,571,000 $56,143,000 $59,571,000 $62,192,000

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party [Abstract]
Revenue due from Deeley $187.10 $155.20 $158.70
Finance receivables balances due from Deeley $9.20 $14.50 $21

Supplemental_Consolidating_Dat2

Supplemental Consolidating Data (Operations) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products $1,010,900 $1,089,300 $1,569,000 $1,273,400 $1,026,800 $1,232,700 $1,339,700 $1,063,000 $4,942,582,000 $4,662,264,000 $4,176,627,000
Financial services 160,000 161,000 160,600 156,300 157,200 164,600 165,900 161,900 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Total revenue 5,580,506,000 5,311,713,000 4,859,336,000
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,222,394,000 3,106,288,000 2,749,224,000
Financial services interest expense 195,990,000 229,492,000 272,484,000
Financial services provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,111,232,000 1,060,943,000 1,020,371,000
Restructuring expense 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Total costs and expenses 4,580,330,000 4,481,746,000 4,298,705,000
Operating income 1,000,176,000 829,967,000 560,631,000
Investment income 7,369,000 7,963,000 5,442,000
Interest expense 46,033,000 45,266,000 90,357,000
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 85,247,000
Income before provision for income taxes 106,400 207,100 382,100 265,900 83,600 233,900 292,300 182,900 961,512,000 792,664,000 390,469,000
Provision for income taxes 337,587,000 244,586,000 130,800,000
Income from continuing operations 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 54,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 548,078,000 259,669,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Net income 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 105,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 599,114,000 146,545,000
Motorcycles & Related Products Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 4,952,748,000 4,671,942,000 4,176,627,000
Financial services 0 0 0
Total revenue 4,952,748,000 4,671,942,000 4,176,627,000
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,222,394,000 3,106,288,000 2,749,224,000
Financial services interest expense 0 0 0
Financial services provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 977,782,000 926,832,000 881,888,000
Restructuring expense 28,475,000 67,992,000 163,508,000
Total costs and expenses 4,228,651,000 4,101,112,000 3,794,620,000
Operating income 724,097,000 570,830,000 382,007,000
Investment income 232,369,000 132,963,000 5,442,000
Interest expense 46,033,000 45,266,000 90,357,000
Loss on debt extinguishment 85,247,000
Income before provision for income taxes 910,433,000 658,527,000 211,845,000
Provision for income taxes 233,385,000 150,756,000 66,495,000
Income from continuing operations 677,048,000 507,771,000 145,350,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Net income 677,048,000 558,807,000 32,226,000
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products 0 0 0
Financial services 639,482,000 649,474,000 683,329,000
Total revenue 639,482,000 649,474,000 683,329,000
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 0 0 0
Financial services interest expense 195,990,000 229,492,000 272,484,000
Financial services provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 145,174,000 143,814,000 139,103,000
Restructuring expense 0 0 0
Total costs and expenses 363,403,000 390,337,000 504,705,000
Operating income 276,079,000 259,137,000 178,624,000
Investment income 0 0 0
Interest expense 0 0 0
Loss on debt extinguishment 0
Income before provision for income taxes 276,079,000 259,137,000 178,624,000
Provision for income taxes 104,202,000 93,830,000 64,305,000
Income from continuing operations 171,877,000 165,307,000 114,319,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0
Net income 171,877,000 165,307,000 114,319,000
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products -10,166,000 -9,678,000 0
Financial services -1,558,000 -25,000 -620,000
Total revenue -11,724,000 -9,703,000 -620,000
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 0 0 0
Financial services interest expense 0 0 0
Financial services provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense -11,724,000 -9,703,000 -620,000
Restructuring expense 0 0 0
Total costs and expenses -11,724,000 -9,703,000 -620,000
Operating income 0 0 0
Investment income -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Interest expense 0 0 0
Loss on debt extinguishment 0
Income before provision for income taxes -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Provision for income taxes 0 0 0
Income from continuing operations -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0
Net income ($225,000,000) ($125,000,000) $0

Supplemental_Consolidating_Dat3

Supplemental Consolidating Data (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Aug. 06, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents $1,068,138 $1,526,950 $1,021,933 $1,630,433
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 188,008 229,655
Accounts receivable, net 230,079 219,039
Finance receivables, net 1,743,045 1,760,467
Inventories 393,524 418,006 4,000
Deferred income taxes 110,853 132,331
Other current assets 181,655 102,378
Total current assets 4,050,936 4,542,206
Finance receivables, net 4,038,807 4,026,214
Property, plant and equipment, net 815,464 809,459
Goodwill 29,530 29,081 29,590 31,400
Deferred income taxes 171,845 202,439
Other long-term assets 64,191 64,765
Total assets 9,170,773 9,674,164 9,430,740
Accounts payable 257,386 255,713
Accrued liabilities 513,591 564,172
Short-term Debt 294,943 838,486
Current portion of long-term debt 437,162 1,040,247
Total current liabilities 1,503,082 2,698,618
Long-term debt 4,370,544 3,843,886
Pension liability 330,294 302,483
Postretirement healthcare liability 278,062 268,582
Other long-term liabilities 131,167 140,339
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)      
Total shareholders' equity 2,557,624 2,420,256 2,206,866 2,108,118
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 9,170,773 9,674,164
Motorcycles & Related Products Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents 727,716 943,330 791,791 1,141,862
Marketable securities 135,634 153,380
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 0 0
Accounts receivable, net 781,642 393,615
Finance receivables, net 0 0
Inventories 393,524 418,006
Deferred income taxes 84,486 96,120
Other current assets 146,419 71,303
Total current assets 2,269,421 2,075,754
Finance receivables, net 0 0
Property, plant and equipment, net 783,068 779,330
Goodwill 29,530 29,081
Deferred income taxes 175,839 203,605
Other long-term assets 116,925 118,774
Total assets 3,374,783 3,206,544
Accounts payable 221,064 220,957
Accrued liabilities 439,144 482,838
Short-term Debt 0 0
Current portion of long-term debt 0 0
Total current liabilities 660,208 703,795
Long-term debt 303,000 303,000
Pension liability 330,294 302,483
Postretirement healthcare liability 278,062 268,582
Other long-term liabilities 114,476 126,036
Total shareholders' equity 1,688,743 1,502,648
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 3,374,783 3,206,544
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents 340,422 583,620 230,142 488,571
Marketable securities 0 0
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 188,008 229,655
Accounts receivable, net 0 0
Finance receivables, net 1,743,045 1,760,467
Inventories 0 0
Deferred income taxes 26,367 36,211
Other current assets 31,242 31,075
Total current assets 2,329,084 2,641,028
Finance receivables, net 4,038,807 4,026,214
Property, plant and equipment, net 32,396 30,129
Goodwill 0 0
Deferred income taxes 0 2,538
Other long-term assets 19,468 14,922
Total assets 6,419,755 6,714,831
Accounts payable 587,885 209,332
Accrued liabilities 74,447 85,038
Short-term Debt 294,943 838,486
Current portion of long-term debt 437,162 1,040,247
Total current liabilities 1,394,437 2,173,103
Long-term debt 4,067,544 3,540,886
Pension liability 0 0
Postretirement healthcare liability 0 0
Other long-term liabilities 16,691 14,303
Total shareholders' equity 941,083 986,539
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 6,419,755 6,714,831
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0 0
Marketable securities 0 0
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 0 0
Accounts receivable, net -551,563 -174,576
Finance receivables, net 0 0
Inventories 0 0
Deferred income taxes 0 0
Other current assets 3,994 0
Total current assets -547,569 -174,576
Finance receivables, net 0 0
Property, plant and equipment, net 0 0
Goodwill 0 0
Deferred income taxes -3,994 -3,704
Other long-term assets -72,202 -68,931
Total assets -623,765 -247,211
Accounts payable -551,563 -174,576
Accrued liabilities 0 -3,704
Short-term Debt 0 0
Current portion of long-term debt 0
Total current liabilities -551,563 -178,280
Long-term debt 0 0
Pension liability 0 0
Postretirement healthcare liability 0 0
Other long-term liabilities 0 0
Total shareholders' equity -72,202 -68,931
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ($623,765) ($247,211)

Supplemental_Consolidating_Dat4

Supplemental Consolidating Data (Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss) $70,600 $134,000 $247,300 $172,000 $105,600 $183,600 $190,600 $119,300 $623,925,000 $599,114,000 $146,545,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 54,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 548,078,000 259,669,000
Depreciation 168,978,000 180,408,000 255,171,000
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 78,592,000 78,695,000 87,223,000
Amortization of financing origination fees 9,969,000 10,790,000 19,618,000
Provision for employee long-term benefits 71,347,000 59,441,000 79,630,000
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans -244,416,000 -219,695,000 -39,391,000
Stock compensation expense 40,815,000 38,192,000 30,431,000
Net change in wholesale finance receivables 2,513,000 -2,335,000 81,527,000
Provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Loss on debt extinguishmement - cash flow 4,323,000 9,608,000 85,247,000
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242,000 236,000 31,824,000
Deferred income taxes 128,452,000 87,873,000 -17,591,000
Foreign currency adjustments -9,773,000 -10,678,000 -21,480,000
Other, net -7,216,000 -15,807,000 11,910,000
Accounts receivable -13,690,000 43,050,000 2,905,000
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other -4,000 5,027,000 10,083,000
Inventories 21,459,000 -94,957,000 2,516,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -10,798,000 120,291,000 215,013,000
Restructuring reserves -16,087,000 8,072,000 -32,477,000
Derivative instruments 2,758,000 -2,488,000 5,339,000
Prepaid and other -97,716,000 3,103,000 3,133,000
Total adjustments 177,533,000 337,213,000 903,749,000
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 801,458,000 885,291,000 1,163,418,000
Capital expenditures -189,002,000 -189,035,000 -170,845,000
Origination of finance receivables -2,858,701,000 -2,622,024,000 -2,252,532,000
Collections on finance receivables 2,768,089,000 2,760,049,000 2,668,962,000
Purchases of marketable securities -4,993,000 -142,653,000 -184,365,000
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 23,296,000 130,121,000 84,217,000
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations -261,311,000 -63,542,000 145,437,000
Proceeds from issuance of medium term notes 993,737,000 447,076,000 0
Repayment of medium term notes -420,870,000 -59,211,000 -200,000,000
Repayment of senior unsecured notes 0 0 -380,757,000
Proceeds from securitization debt 763,895,000 1,082,599,000 598,187,000
Repayments of securitization debt -1,405,599,000 -1,754,568,000 -1,896,665,000
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper -744,724,000 237,827,000 30,575,000
Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 200,417,000 0 0
Net repayments in asset-backed commercial paper -24,301,000 -483,000 -845,000
Net change in restricted cash 41,647,000 59,232,000 77,654,000
Dividends -141,681,000 -111,011,000 -94,145,000
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances -311,632,000 -224,548,000 -1,706,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 13,065,000 6,303,000 3,767,000
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 45,973,000 7,840,000 7,845,000
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations -990,073,000 -308,944,000 -1,856,090,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -8,886,000 -7,788,000 4,940,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -458,812,000 505,017,000 -542,295,000
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 -71,073,000
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 0 0 -1,195,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations 0 0 -72,268,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -458,812,000 505,017,000 -614,563,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 1,526,950,000 1,021,933,000 1,526,950,000 1,021,933,000 1,630,433,000
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period 0 0 0 0 6,063,000
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period 0 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period 1,068,138,000 1,526,950,000 1,068,138,000 1,526,950,000 1,021,933,000
Intercompany Loans, Description 0
Motorcycles & Related Products Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss) 677,048,000 558,807,000 32,226,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations 677,048,000 507,771,000 145,350,000
Depreciation 162,659,000 173,959,000 248,246,000
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 0 0 0
Amortization of financing origination fees 473,000 473,000 878,000
Provision for employee long-term benefits 67,612,000 55,942,000 78,812,000
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans 244,416,000 219,695,000 -39,391,000
Stock compensation expense 37,544,000 35,404,000 28,105,000
Net change in wholesale finance receivables 0 0 0
Provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Loss on debt extinguishmement - cash flow 0 0 85,247,000
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 6,242,000 236,000 31,824,000
Deferred income taxes -117,772,000 -71,555,000 -16,774,000
Foreign currency adjustments -9,773,000 -10,678,000 -21,480,000
Other, net -2,290,000 -16,650,000 13,178,000
Accounts receivable 9,323,000 -60,403,000 -101,462,000
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other 0 0 0
Inventories -21,459,000 94,957,000 2,516,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -6,368,000 81,670,000 196,155,000
Restructuring reserves -16,087,000 8,072,000 -32,258,000
Derivative instruments -2,906,000 2,519,000 -813,000
Prepaid and other 95,162,000 -1,154,000 3,888,000
Total adjustments 71,440,000 165,725,000 476,671,000
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 748,488,000 673,496,000 622,021,000
Capital expenditures 180,416,000 179,988,000 167,730,000
Origination of finance receivables 0 0 0
Collections on finance receivables 0 0 0
Purchases of marketable securities 4,993,000 142,653,000 184,365,000
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 23,296,000 130,121,000 84,217,000
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations -162,113,000 -192,520,000 -267,878,000
Proceeds from issuance of medium term notes 0 0
Repayment of medium term notes 0 0 0
Repayment of senior unsecured notes 380,757,000
Proceeds from securitization debt 0 0 0
Repayments of securitization debt 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper 0 0 -178,292,000
Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 0
Net repayments in asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Net change in restricted cash 0 0 0
Dividends 141,681,000 111,011,000 94,145,000
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances 311,632,000 224,548,000 1,706,000
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 13,065,000 6,303,000 3,767,000
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 45,973,000 7,840,000 7,845,000
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations -794,275,000 -321,416,000 -643,288,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -7,714,000 -8,021,000 5,279,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -215,614,000 151,539,000 -283,866,000
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 -71,073,000
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 0 0 -1,195,000
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations 0 0 -72,268,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -215,614,000 151,539,000 -356,134,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 943,330,000 791,791,000 943,330,000 791,791,000 1,141,862,000
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period 0 0 0 0 6,063,000
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period 0 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period 727,716,000 943,330,000 727,716,000 943,330,000 791,791,000
Intercompany Loans, Description -400000
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss) 171,877,000 165,307,000 114,319,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0
Income (loss) from continuing operations 171,877,000 165,307,000 114,319,000
Depreciation 6,319,000 6,449,000 6,925,000
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs -78,592,000 -78,695,000 87,223,000
Amortization of financing origination fees 9,496,000 10,317,000 18,740,000
Provision for employee long-term benefits 3,735,000 3,499,000 818,000
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans 0 0 0
Stock compensation expense 3,271,000 2,788,000 2,326,000
Net change in wholesale finance receivables 0 0 0
Provision for credit losses 22,239,000 17,031,000 93,118,000
Loss on debt extinguishmement - cash flow -4,323,000 -9,608,000 0
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 0 0 0
Deferred income taxes -10,680,000 -16,318,000 -817,000
Foreign currency adjustments 0 0 0
Other, net -4,926,000 843,000 -1,268,000
Accounts receivable 0 0 0
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other -4,000 5,027,000 10,083,000
Inventories 0 0 0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -27,443,000 -25,989,000 170,832,000
Restructuring reserves 0 0 -219,000
Derivative instruments 148,000 -31,000 6,152,000
Prepaid and other 2,554,000 -49,524,000 -48,330,000
Total adjustments 103,580,000 174,141,000 345,583,000
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations 275,457,000 339,448,000 459,902,000
Capital expenditures 8,586,000 9,047,000 3,115,000
Origination of finance receivables 6,544,828,000 6,056,242,000 5,319,738,000
Collections on finance receivables 6,456,729,000 6,191,932,000 5,817,695,000
Purchases of marketable securities 0 0 0
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 0 0 0
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations -96,685,000 126,643,000 494,842,000
Proceeds from issuance of medium term notes 993,737,000 447,076,000
Repayment of medium term notes 420,870,000 59,211,000 200,000,000
Repayment of senior unsecured notes 0
Proceeds from securitization debt 763,895,000 1,082,599,000 598,187,000
Repayments of securitization debt 1,405,599,000 1,754,568,000 1,896,665,000
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper -744,724,000 237,827,000 208,867,000
Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 200,417,000
Net repayments in asset-backed commercial paper 24,301,000 483,000 845,000
Net change in restricted cash 41,647,000 59,232,000 77,654,000
Dividends 225,000,000 125,000,000 0
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances 0 0 0
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 0 0 0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 0 0 0
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations -420,798,000 -112,528,000 -1,212,802,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -1,172,000 -85,000 -371,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations -243,198,000 353,478,000 -258,429,000
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -243,198,000 353,478,000 -258,429,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 583,620,000 230,142,000 583,620,000 230,142,000 488,571,000
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period 0 0 0 0 0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period 0 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period 340,422,000 583,620,000 340,422,000 583,620,000 230,142,000
Intercompany Loans, Description 400000
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss) -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0
Income (loss) from continuing operations -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Depreciation 0 0 0
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 0 0 0
Amortization of financing origination fees 0 0 0
Provision for employee long-term benefits 0 0 0
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans 0 0 0
Stock compensation expense 0 0 0
Net change in wholesale finance receivables 2,513,000 -2,335,000 81,527,000
Provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Loss on debt extinguishmement - cash flow 0 0 0
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense 0 0 0
Deferred income taxes 0 0 0
Foreign currency adjustments 0 0 0
Other, net 0 0 0
Accounts receivable -23,013,000 17,353,000 104,367,000
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other 0 0 0
Inventories 0 0 0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 23,013,000 64,610,000 -151,974,000
Restructuring reserves 0 0 0
Derivative instruments 0 0 0
Prepaid and other 0 47,575,000 47,575,000
Total adjustments 2,513,000 -2,653,000 81,495,000
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations -222,487,000 -127,653,000 81,495,000
Capital expenditures 0 0 0
Origination of finance receivables -3,686,127,000 -3,434,218,000 -3,067,206,000
Collections on finance receivables -3,688,640,000 -3,431,883,000 -3,148,733,000
Purchases of marketable securities 0 0 0
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities 0 0 0
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations -2,513,000 2,335,000 -81,527,000
Proceeds from issuance of medium term notes 0 0
Repayment of medium term notes 0 0 0
Repayment of senior unsecured notes 0
Proceeds from securitization debt 0 0 0
Repayments of securitization debt 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper 0 0 0
Net borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 0
Net repayments in asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Net change in restricted cash 0 0 0
Dividends -225,000,000 -125,000,000 0
Purchase of common stock for treasury, net of issuances 0 0 0
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 0 0 0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans 0 0 0
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations 225,000,000 125,000,000 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 0 318,000 32,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations 0 0 0
Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations 0 0 0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 0 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - beginning of period 0 0 0 0 0
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - end of period 0 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Intercompany Loans, Description 0

Supplementary_Data_Narrative_D

Supplementary Data (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Operating income (loss) $53,100 $144,800 $309,600 $208,100 $35,600 $180,700 $219,800 $125,100
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 0 -85,247,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment 0
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax $0 $0 $0

Supplementary_Data_Quarterly_F

Supplementary Data (Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011 Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products $1,010,900 $1,089,300 $1,569,000 $1,273,400 $1,026,800 $1,232,700 $1,339,700 $1,063,000 $4,942,582,000 $4,662,264,000 $4,176,627,000
Operating income (loss) 53,100 144,800 309,600 208,100 35,600 180,700 219,800 125,100
Financial services 160,000 161,000 160,600 156,300 157,200 164,600 165,900 161,900 637,924,000 649,449,000 682,709,000
Operating income (loss) 63,000 72,400 82,000 67,400 56,800 62,000 82,100 67,900
Income (loss) before taxes 106,400 207,100 382,100 265,900 83,600 233,900 292,300 182,900 961,512,000 792,664,000 390,469,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations 70,600 134,000 247,300 172,000 54,600 183,600 190,600 119,300 623,925,000 548,078,000 259,669,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 0 51,000 0 0 0 0 51,036,000 -113,124,000
Net income (loss) $70,600 $134,000 $247,300 $172,000 $105,600 $183,600 $190,600 $119,300 $623,925,000 $599,114,000 $146,545,000
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations, Basic $0.31 $0.59 $1.08 $0.75 $0.24 $0.79 $0.81 $0.51 $2.75 $2.35 $1.11
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations, Diluted $0.31 $0.59 $1.07 $0.74 $0.24 $0.78 $0.81 $0.51 $2.72 $2.33 $1.11
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations, Basic $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 ($0.48)
Earnings (loss) per common share from discontinued operations, Diluted $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.22 ($0.48)
Earnings (loss) per common share, Basic $0.31 $0.59 $1.08 $0.75 $0.46 $0.79 $0.81 $0.51 $2.75 $2.57 $0.63
Earnings (loss) per common share, Diluted $0.31 $0.59 $1.07 $0.74 $0.46 $0.78 $0.81 $0.51 $2.72 $2.55 $0.62

Supplementary_Data_Schedule_Of

Supplementary Data (Schedule Of Restructuring Expense) (Details) (USD $) 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012 Sep. 30, 2012 Jul. 01, 2012 Apr. 01, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Sep. 25, 2011 Jun. 26, 2011 Mar. 27, 2011
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Restructuring expense $19,000 $9,200 $6,200 $11,500 $1,600 $12,400 $13,600 $23,000

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Further contributions by company $0
Par value of debt instrument $675.30 $1,090

Consolidated_Valuation_And_Qua1

Consolidated Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) 12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified Dec. 31, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at end of period $16,314 $14,914
Accounts Receivable - Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period 4,952 10,357 11,409
Provision charged to expense 424 1,408 3,216
Reserve adjustments -401 -6,633 -3,837
Write-offs, net of recoveries -21 -180 -431
Balance at end of period 4,954 4,952 10,357
Finance Receivables - Allowance For Credit Losses [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period 125,449 173,589 150,082
Allowance related to newly consolidated finance receivables 0 0 49,424
Provision for finance credit losses 22,239 17,031 93,118
Charge-offs, net of recoveries -40,021 -65,171 -119,035
Balance at end of period 107,667 125,449 173,589
Inventories - Allowance For Obsolescence [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period 23,204 34,180 34,745
Provision charged to expense 9,489 4,885 17,142
Reserve adjustments -696 -466 636
Write-offs, net of recoveries -9,061 -15,395 -18,343
Balance at end of period 22,936 23,204 34,180
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Reserve adjustments 1,400 -12,134 4,878
Balance at beginning of period 14,914 27,048 22,170
Balance at end of period $16,314 $14,914 $27,048