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