| With more than one hundred years notched on | | | | switching to a larger vehicle. Who said people are |
| their belt, Harley Davidson is praised with building | | | | the only ones who can ride a Harley? "Harleys" |
| the best motorcycles on the planet. There is little | | | | offered a shorter, catchier way to name a |
| doubt that they deserve the acclaim. | | | | motorcycle manufactured by Harley Davidson. |
| Arthur Davidson and William Harley dreamed of | | | | Every March, Harley Davidson takes the Daytona |
| creating a "motorized bicycle" in their early | | | | by storm. June brings the Harleys to New England |
| adulthood. Test models were created and failed | | | | by way of Laconia, New Hampshire. Sturgis, |
| miserably, but this never deterred the boys from | | | | South Dakota becomes a home away from |
| achieving their goal. Despite early models requiring | | | | home for many riders every August. Thousands |
| foot power on hills, Harley and Davidson continued | | | | of Harley Davidson's enthusiasts attend these |
| striving to create the "motorized bicycle" that | | | | gatherings. Many leave with dreams of having |
| they knew would become a success. | | | | their own bike customized to match what they |
| By 1906, the first fifty motorcycles were | | | | have seen on other bikes. |
| manufactured. A few years later, they followed | | | | In 1983, H.O.G., The Harley Owners Group, |
| with a line of motorcycles for police and military | | | | formed its first chapter. Today more than 1,000 |
| use. Short of a slowdown in the 1970s, Harley | | | | chapters are in existence and more than one |
| Davidson never stopped tweaking and improving | | | | million members share their love of these bikes, |
| their models. Today, Harley Davison produces | | | | whether they own one or not. The devotion to |
| millions of motorcycles for use on every corner | | | | this fine brand is proven, and you do not have to |
| of the world. | | | | be among the elite to enjoy all there is to Harley |
| The distinct engine roar and loud vibrations | | | | Davidson. There are also a slew of online forums |
| through their tailpipes allow onlookers to hear the | | | | and websites devoted to Harley Davidson. Not |
| motorcycle far before it is visible. Listening to the | | | | even Yamaha, BMW, Victory, or Honda come |
| strength of a Harley Davidson engine is an | | | | close to having the same fan base. |
| experience few will forget. | | | | Even if you cannot afford a Harley, you can still |
| Three motorcycle nicknames were established | | | | show your enthusiasm for the maker by |
| courtesy of Harley Davidson. "Choppers" were | | | | purchasing items from their merchandise line. All of |
| born when the angle of the motorcycle's front | | | | these items help contribute to Harley Davidson's |
| fork was extended allowing the handlebars to sit | | | | $5 billion revenue every year. Hey, the advertising |
| further back. "Hogs" became aptly named for the | | | | helps too! Not that Harley Davidson is hurting for |
| extra room used to transport racing pigs without | | | | promotion. |