Harley Davidson Bike History

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Harley davidson bike history. It received its name as Bar and Shield which is not less popular than the logo itself. Then read the history. A footnote in Harley-Davidsons early history the company initially had high hopes for their bicycle line.

Even tough they consider 1903 as their starting year they. Having been founded out of a small outhouse in 1903 by a 20-year old William S. After two years William S.

Although the Dyna name itself did not come about until 1991 the origins of this line of Harley-Davidson motorcycles can be traced back two decades prior to that. There is a long and detailed history behind the high-tech bikes today. However the first logo of Harley-Davidson appeared formally only in 1910.

In this video we go over the history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from its foundation in 1901 to the recent introduction of XR1200 in 2008. Harley Davidson is an iconic motorcycle manufacturer in America and most probably the most famous motorcycle manufacturer in the world. The earliest motorcycles that were produced by these two men were essentially bikes that were to be used mostly for racing endeavors.

It had balloon tires knockout axles a lower seating position crossover brake mechanism an air filter that looks like an air dryer teardrop gas tank the front brake. The late 1960s brought forth a spike in the scene of custom motorcycles. In 1906 Harley and the Davidson brothers constructed their first factory on Chestnut St which to this day is still the Harley Davidson headquarters.

This bike was fitted with a 74 cubic a stand-by engine which rates 28hp and was capable of 90 miles per hour. In response to this trend Harley-Davidsons Chief Styling. Find the VIN number of the Harley in question usually on the frame.