Harley-davidson-history

Harley Davidson is a popular brand of motorcycle. It began in 1901 when a boy by the name of William Harley drew blueprints of an engine that could be put into an ordinary bike.

In 1903 the primary Harley Davidson motorcycles were provided to the public when William Harley and his good friend Arthur Davidson produced one as a racing bike. It was purchased by one of their childhood friends, Henry Meyer. During this time, the Harley Davidson manufacturing plant was nothing greater than an unrefined wooden shed. 1905 was a crucial year for Harley Davidson, as they hired their initial full-time employee. Moreover, their motorcycles won a race in Chicago, putting them on the map. Years passed, and during the 1950’s, Harley Davidsons were winning races, on magazine covers with famous personalities, and became a well-known name among racing and motorcycle enthusiasts.Continue reading