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