Harley Davidson Racing
H-D Racing
H-D motorcycles were raced almost from the beginning of the company. In fact the very first appearance of a motorcycle created by William Harley and the Davidson brothers, Arthur, Walter, and William, was in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin motorcycle race.
H-D created an official racing depart…
The Evolution Of The Engine
The Evolution Of The Engine
The first engine that William Harley ever designed was in 1901, before the Harley Davidson Company even began. It was a small engine that displaced 7.07 cubic inches and had 4-inch flywheels. This engine was designed to power a regular bicycle, however it did not give …
The History Of The Bike
The History Of The Bike
The Harley Davidson Company officially began with the completion of its first bike in 1903. Unofficially it all began in 1901 when 21-year-old William S. Harley drew up plans for a small engine that displaced 7.07 cubic inches and had 4-inch flywheels. He designed this eng…
How Buell Became Part of Harley Davidson
How Buell Became Part of Harley Davidson
The Buell Motorcycle Company is an American motorcycle manufacturer that is based in East Troy, Wisconsin. It was founded by Erik Buell, who was once employed by the Harley Davidson Company as an engineer. The Buell Motorcycle Company is the only significa…
How To Find A Harley Part Online
How To Find A Harley Part Online
Finding a legitimate, well-priced source for A Harley Davidson motorcycle part online is not hard if you know what you are doing. You may even find that it is easier and quicker than looking for a part out in the “real” world. In fact with all the time you save,…
Which Type of Harley Davidson Motorcycle is Best for You
Which Type of Harley Davidson Motorcycle is Best for You?
You’ve been wanting one for so long. When you hear the roar of the engine, your heart skips a beat. You stop and stare, fantasizing about what it would be like if YOU were sitting in the seat.
Before you go out and buy yourself a Harley,…
How to Travel Across America on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle
How to Travel Across America on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Imagine hopping on a big fat Harley Davidson motorcycle. As you turn the key, the motorcycle begins to rumble and your adrenaline starts to flow. With the wind on your face and pavement under your feet, you hit the road for an adventure…
How Choppers Evolved
How Choppers Evolved
Choppers came into being in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They were the next step in motorcycle evolution after the “bobber”. The bobber came about after American soldiers returned home from World War II. While they remained loyal to the Harley Davidson company, riders that had …
The History of Harley Davidson Motorcycles
The History of Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Today, Harley Davidson motorcycles are a household name, but it hasn’t always been that way. It began way back in 1901, when a young man named William S. Harley had a vision for attaching an engine to a bicycle.
William had a friend named Arthur Davids…
Famous Harley Davidson Riders
Famous Harley Davidson Riders
Though it’s not documented the very first woman to ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle was probably Janet Davidson. Janet was an aunt of Arthur, Walter and William Davidson. She helped her nephews out by using her artistic talents to paint pinstriping and lettering on…
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