The Thrill Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles was written by Jim Dooleyman from EZHarley.com
Whenit comes to motorcycles, the top known brand is Harley Davidson.Harleys are distinctive in design and attract a loyal following. Bikerswho are not fans contend that the bikes are badly engineered,under-powered and under-performing. But in reality Harleys are designedfor long, low-speed cruising on flat, straight roads. And Harley is aname that smacks of prestige and success and tradition and longevityand power. And sound! There's the unique sound of a Harley that speaksvolumes about the name.
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company wasofficially founded on August 28, 1903 by, strangely enough, two guysnamed Harley and Davidson (plus Davidson's two brothers). Productionstarted in Milwaukee, where it in fact continues today. Incidentally, afew years ago Harley celebrated their 100th anniversary, quite anaccomplishment. And nowhere was the celebration bigger than in hometownMilwaukee, where thousands of motorists congregated for the celebrationover Labor Day weekend.
Harley grew by leaps and bounds. Theywere the motorcycles of choice for police forces in the US and abroad.Harleys were used extensively in combat in World War I. By 1920,Harley-Davidson was officially the largest motorcycle manufacturer inthe world. And they were only one of two American cycle manufacturersto survive the Great Depression in 1929.
In the 70s, theJapanese had developed motorcycles that were far superior to theHarleys. As a result, Harley-Davidson very nearly declared bankruptcy.However, Harleys improved their quality and craftsmanship, exploitedthe "retro" appeal of the machines, and eventually turnedthemselves around to being once again among the leaders in motorcyclemania everywhere,
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Whenit comes to motorcycles, the top known brand is Harley Davidson.Harleys are distinctive in design and attract a loyal following. Bikerswho are not fans contend that the bikes are badly engineered,under-powered and under-performing. But in reality Harleys are designedfor long, low-speed cruising on flat, straight roads. And Harley is aname that smacks of prestige and success and tradition and longevityand power. And sound! There's the unique sound of a Harley that speaksvolumes about the name.The Harley-Davidson Motor Company wasofficially founded on August 28, 1903 by, strangely enough, two guysnamed Harley and Davidson (plus Davidson's two brothers). Productionstarted in Milwaukee, where it in fact continues today. Incidentally, afew years ago Harley celebrated their 100th anniversary, quite anaccomplishment. And nowhere was the celebration bigger than in hometownMilwaukee, where thousands of motorists congregated for the celebrationover Labor Day weekend.
Harley grew by leaps and bounds. Theywere the motorcycles of choice for police forces in the US and abroad.Harleys were used extensively in combat in World War I. By 1920,Harley-Davidson was officially the largest motorcycle manufacturer inthe world. And they were only one of two American cycle manufacturersto survive the Great Depression in 1929.
In the 70s, theJapanese had developed motorcycles that were far superior to theHarleys. As a result, Harley-Davidson very nearly declared bankruptcy.However, Harleys improved their quality and craftsmanship, exploitedthe "retro" appeal of the machines, and eventually turnedthemselves around to being once again among the leaders in motorcyclemania everywhere,
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