In every walk of life and every industry there is a name that rises above the rest as “THE” name in the industry, the name that everybody refers to without actually saying the name of the item. If you want a tissue you ask for a Kleenex. If you want a carbonated beverage you ask for a Coke. If you want a motorcycle then you say that you want a Harley, it is as simple as that. For those of you that just joined the effort to become a Motorcycle owner or those of you simply looking for a little education, here’s a little info on Harley Davidson Motorcycles.
> Harley Davidson was begun by Bill Harley and Walter Davidson when they developed a one cylinder motorcycle in Milwaukee in 1903. They now own well over half of the motorcycles in America that register 850 CC or more.> The good people at Harley Davidson supplied the US Military with about 20,000 motorcycles for use with World War I. This began to add to the legend of Harley Davidson as those who were connected with the military experience developed a high respect for the Harley Davidson name.> From its inception in 1983 to the end of 1985, the Harley Owners Group grew from a few zealous riders to a total membership of over 60,000 with 49 chapters spread across the world. Adding to the legend of the Harley name, this allowed buyers to come together and share their experiences with the world.> The Harley Davidson name separated itself from others between its involvement in WWI to its survival of the Great Depression itself. Though times were hard as they were for everybody, the Harley Davidson name overcame the perils and emerged as “THE” name in motorcycles.
Whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or not the name Harley Davidson strikes a cord with you one way or the other. While you may not understand the intricacies of purchasing or riding a bike just yet, the fact remains that you just can’t go wrong when you get a Harley Davidson.
