| Harley Davidson is a famous brand of motorcycles, | | | | motorcycles on a regular basis, winning more races, |
| and it all started back in 1901 when a young man by | | | | and selling more motorcycles than any other |
| the name of William Harley crafted a blueprint of an | | | | manufacturer. In 2006, Harley Davidson appointed the |
| engine that would fit onto a bicycle. | | | | first authorized dealer of their motorcycles in China. |
| In 1903 the very first Harley Davidson motorcycles | | | | Today, Harley Davidson produces a wide variety of |
| were made available to the public when William Harley | | | | motorcycles that come in all different styles, shapes |
| and his friend Arthur Davidson produced one built as | | | | and colors. Harley Davidson not only makes |
| a racing motorcycle. It was purchased by one of | | | | recreational and sport racing motorcycles, they also |
| their childhood school friends, Henry Meyer. During | | | | make touring bikes. The Ultra Classic Electra Glide is |
| this time, the Harley Davidson production plant was | | | | the king daddy of them all, loaded with extra |
| nothing more than a crude wooden shed with the | | | | features and offering the ultimate in comfort. It even |
| words "Harley Davidson Motor Company" scratched | | | | comes with an advanced audio system! |
| across the front door. | | | | While Harley Davidson is most well known for their |
| 1905 was an important year for Harley Davidson, as | | | | motorcycles, they also produce a full line of |
| they hired their first full time employee and one of | | | | accessories to compliment their motorcycles. Some |
| their motorcycles won a race in Chicago, putting | | | | of the available accessories include sidecars, |
| them on the map in a sense. Years and years go by, | | | | saddlebags and pouches, chrome covers, windshields, |
| and the 1950's find Harley Davidson's winning races, | | | | seats, mirrors, backrests, hand controls and sissy |
| being featured on magazine covers with Elvis Presley, | | | | bars. |
| and becoming a household name among race and | | | | They also make a full line of clothing including leather |
| motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere. | | | | goods, warm, cold and wet weather gear, helmets, |
| In 1983 the Harley Owners Group was formed, and | | | | gloves, jackets, vests, shirts, pants, boots, eyewear, |
| was referred to as H.O.G. It became the largest | | | | as well as racing attire. There clothing accessory line |
| motorcycle club in the world to be sponsored by a | | | | is available in a wide range of sizes for men and |
| factory. In a mere six years, the club had grown to | | | | women, as well as children. |
| include more than 90,000 members. In 1987, Harley | | | | If you are in the market to buy a Harley Davidson, |
| Davidson became listed on the New York Stick | | | | you'll be able to find one no matter where you are in |
| Exchange, and owners everywhere realized what a | | | | the world. Harley Davidson has dealerships in over 60 |
| wise investment they had made! | | | | countries, and as a company employs more than |
| More years pass, with Harley Davidson inventing new | | | | 9,000 people. |