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Restructuring Expense (Restructuring Plan Reserve Recorded In Accrued Liabilities Related To The 2010 Plan) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2012	Mar. 27, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$ 11,451	$ 22,999
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] \| Employee Severance And Termination Costs [Member] \| Motorcycles & Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	20,361	8,652
Restructuring expense	1,886	3,144
Utilized - cash	(26)	(594)
Balance, end of period	$ 22,221	$ 11,202

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost.

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