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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information (Inventories, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Raw materials and work in process | $ 161,664 | $ 140,639
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value | 590,557 | 548,184
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost | (52,355) | (48,267)
Total inventories, net | 538,202 | 499,917
Obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost | 38,700 | 39,900
Motorcycles |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, finished goods, net of inventory valuation adjustment | 289,530 | 285,281
Parts And Accessories And General Merchandise |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, finished goods, net of inventory valuation adjustment | $ 139,363 | $ 122,264

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