http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines Harley Davidson Engines Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:25:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 department in 1914, but even before ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/h-d-racing/ 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 ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/the-evolution-of-the-engine/ 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 ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/the-history-of-the-bike/ 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 significant ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/how-buell-became-part-of-harley-davidson/ 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. ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/how-to-find-a-harley-part-online/ 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 ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/which-type-of-harley-davidson-motorcycle-is-best-for-you/ 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 ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/how-to-travel-across-america-on-a-harley-davidson-motorcycle/ 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 served ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/how-choppers-evolved/ 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 ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/the-history-of-harley-davidson-motorcycles/ 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 their ... http://www.defiantbikes.com/harleydavidsoneengines/harley-davidson/famous-harley-davidson-riders/