EX-23.6 4 a2046397zex-23_6.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION
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Exhibit 23.6

     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

    We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated April 18, 2001 with respect to the balance sheet of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2001-1 at April 18, 2001, in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-37550) and related Prospectus of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trusts dated November 15, 2000.

                        /s/ Ernst & Young

Chicago, Illinois
April 18, 2001



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Exhibit 23.6