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History of Harley-Davidson motorcycle
History of Harley-Davidson motorcycle began in Milwaukee in 1903. At that time, Bill Harley and Arthur Walter Davidson developed a one-cylinder motor. And ... great, someone buy it! In 1905, they then managed to make 11 units of motorcycles, in the year 1908 increased to 154 motorcycles. Finally they have a motorcycle factory, which originally only made of planks, coincidence makes the father of Davidson. This small plant was developed, one of the Davidson family, William, later joined. Finally, they recruited 20 employees, to meet the manpower requirements.
In 1909, Bill Harley made a project V twin engine 1000 cc. At the time this machine can produce 7 horsepower. Engine with V-twin configuration at 45 degrees is characteristic of the Harley-Davidson.
In 1910, is the initial installation of the legendary logo "Bar and Shield" at the Harley-Davidson. In this year, some motor racing, motorcycle endurance race up the hill and won by the Harley-Davidson.
Year 1912 is characterized by the rapid growth of the factory Harley-Davidson. At that time, began to build 6 new plants, even when it was already made exports to Japan. In the United States alone was up more than 200 dealers selling Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Year 1914 was introduced sidecar.
In 1915 introduced a sliding gear transmission 3 speed. Year 1917, one of the three motorcycles sent to the interests of the United States Military. The following year, the amount sent for military purposes instead increased to 50% of total production. At the end of that year, diperkirkan more than 20,000 units of Harley-Davidson motorcycle used by the military.
In 1918, Harley-Davidson is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. But then came the bleak period for the Harley-Davidson, when the price of the cheaper cars (the birth of T-type car Ford), and many people judge the motor is out of date.
1920, introduced the type of tear drop tank, replace the tank that hangs on the backbone. In 1926, a motor with a cylinder and then appeared again, after production stopped in 1918. In 1928, first introduced Twin-cam engine and front wheel brakes on Harley-Davidson. With this change, the motor can be driven up to 85 miles per hour.
1930 introduced motor trike (three wheel) as the motor-Car Service, even many that are used for commercial interests and the interests of the police. At that time, eagle wing logo on the tank began to be drawn, some changes are also made in the engine sector.
Very special year for the 1936 Harley-Davidson, because at that moment was born 1340 cc engine. This machine is then applied to the type of Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. In 1947, the first time Panhead type launched from the factory, marking the Harley-Davidson as the only American motorcycle.
In the 1940s, is a patriotic time for Harley-Davidson, because all production is intended to help the military fight. Even in 1941, Harley-Davidson production to civilian terminated, all directed towards production for military needs.
In 1945, the production of motors for civilian consumption reopened. Harley-Davidson purchased the old factory A.O. Smith Propeller Plant, specifically for the manufacture of machinery. This machine is then sent to the old factory on Juneau Avenue for assembly. In 1949, the front brake hydraulic system was introduced on the Hydra-Glide models.
The 1948 Harley-Davidson FL is among the many classic motorcycles from America's iconic motorcycle marque.
The 1950s was a bad year for Harley-Davidson. At that time British menguasasi 40% market share with a model Triumph motorcycle. But fortunately, in 1957, was born Sporster, is the fastest of the Harley that has been around for that.
In 1969, is a time when Harley-Davidson merged with American Machine and Foudry Compaly (AMF). But the resulting quality is declining, so the Super Glide and product SLCR Caferacer in 1970 got a bad name. Then manjemen Harley Davidson managed to get out of the merger and determined to produce a modern motor but still characterized by Harley-Davidson.
Beginning in the 1970s was a period of revolution for the Harley Davidson. In 1971, was born cruiser type, characterized by a sporting machine but the chassis and drive kept the Flathead type products. In 1973, assembly operations moved to a new location in Pennsylvania. In 1975, Harley-Davidson won the AMA Grand National Championships event dirt race track. In 1977, introduced FXs LHS Low Rider and Electra Glide. FXs is a type of seating position is low (so-called: Low Rider).
In 1980, introduced a 5-speed FLT, and changes in belt use by wearing Kevlar brand.
In 1982, Harley-Davidson Materials implement the system as Needed (MAN) on the production line. This system reduces production costs and improve quality. In 1983, was first introduced HOG supported by the Harley-Davidson.
In 1984, Softail model was introduced.
In 1987, Harley-Davidson to the stock exchange listing in New York Stock Exchange. At that time, introduced the type FXSTS Springer Softail, which is a classic 1340 cc motor in the modern era.
In the 1990s, Fat Boy design was introduced. Fat Boy's name itself is taken from a combination of a bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hirosima, namely the bombers: "Fat Man" and "Little Boy".
In 1991 dipernalkan FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis. Year 1994 is the Harley-Davidson into the Superbike era with the launch of the model types: VR1000. VR1000 type is characterized by double overhead cam and liquid cooling machine.
Year 1996 opened a factory in Franklin, Wisconsin for Art Part Asesories and Harley-Davidson. In the same year, then add the Product Development Center facility in Milwoukee. In 1997, a new plant in Kansas City, the first time to produce a new model Sporter. In 1998, opened an assembly plant in Brazil, which produce type Softail with fuel injection.
Currently in the United States, Harley-Davidson over 62% market share above cc motorcycle with 850 cc.
In 1909, Bill Harley made a project V twin engine 1000 cc. At the time this machine can produce 7 horsepower. Engine with V-twin configuration at 45 degrees is characteristic of the Harley-Davidson.
In 1910, is the initial installation of the legendary logo "Bar and Shield" at the Harley-Davidson. In this year, some motor racing, motorcycle endurance race up the hill and won by the Harley-Davidson.
Year 1912 is characterized by the rapid growth of the factory Harley-Davidson. At that time, began to build 6 new plants, even when it was already made exports to Japan. In the United States alone was up more than 200 dealers selling Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Year 1914 was introduced sidecar.
In 1915 introduced a sliding gear transmission 3 speed. Year 1917, one of the three motorcycles sent to the interests of the United States Military. The following year, the amount sent for military purposes instead increased to 50% of total production. At the end of that year, diperkirkan more than 20,000 units of Harley-Davidson motorcycle used by the military.
In 1918, Harley-Davidson is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. But then came the bleak period for the Harley-Davidson, when the price of the cheaper cars (the birth of T-type car Ford), and many people judge the motor is out of date.
1920, introduced the type of tear drop tank, replace the tank that hangs on the backbone. In 1926, a motor with a cylinder and then appeared again, after production stopped in 1918. In 1928, first introduced Twin-cam engine and front wheel brakes on Harley-Davidson. With this change, the motor can be driven up to 85 miles per hour.
1930 introduced motor trike (three wheel) as the motor-Car Service, even many that are used for commercial interests and the interests of the police. At that time, eagle wing logo on the tank began to be drawn, some changes are also made in the engine sector.
Very special year for the 1936 Harley-Davidson, because at that moment was born 1340 cc engine. This machine is then applied to the type of Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. In 1947, the first time Panhead type launched from the factory, marking the Harley-Davidson as the only American motorcycle.
In the 1940s, is a patriotic time for Harley-Davidson, because all production is intended to help the military fight. Even in 1941, Harley-Davidson production to civilian terminated, all directed towards production for military needs.
In 1945, the production of motors for civilian consumption reopened. Harley-Davidson purchased the old factory A.O. Smith Propeller Plant, specifically for the manufacture of machinery. This machine is then sent to the old factory on Juneau Avenue for assembly. In 1949, the front brake hydraulic system was introduced on the Hydra-Glide models.
The 1948 Harley-Davidson FL is among the many classic motorcycles from America's iconic motorcycle marque.
The 1950s was a bad year for Harley-Davidson. At that time British menguasasi 40% market share with a model Triumph motorcycle. But fortunately, in 1957, was born Sporster, is the fastest of the Harley that has been around for that.
In 1969, is a time when Harley-Davidson merged with American Machine and Foudry Compaly (AMF). But the resulting quality is declining, so the Super Glide and product SLCR Caferacer in 1970 got a bad name. Then manjemen Harley Davidson managed to get out of the merger and determined to produce a modern motor but still characterized by Harley-Davidson.
Beginning in the 1970s was a period of revolution for the Harley Davidson. In 1971, was born cruiser type, characterized by a sporting machine but the chassis and drive kept the Flathead type products. In 1973, assembly operations moved to a new location in Pennsylvania. In 1975, Harley-Davidson won the AMA Grand National Championships event dirt race track. In 1977, introduced FXs LHS Low Rider and Electra Glide. FXs is a type of seating position is low (so-called: Low Rider).
In 1980, introduced a 5-speed FLT, and changes in belt use by wearing Kevlar brand.
In 1982, Harley-Davidson Materials implement the system as Needed (MAN) on the production line. This system reduces production costs and improve quality. In 1983, was first introduced HOG supported by the Harley-Davidson.
In 1984, Softail model was introduced.
In 1987, Harley-Davidson to the stock exchange listing in New York Stock Exchange. At that time, introduced the type FXSTS Springer Softail, which is a classic 1340 cc motor in the modern era.
In the 1990s, Fat Boy design was introduced. Fat Boy's name itself is taken from a combination of a bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and Hirosima, namely the bombers: "Fat Man" and "Little Boy".
In 1991 dipernalkan FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis. Year 1994 is the Harley-Davidson into the Superbike era with the launch of the model types: VR1000. VR1000 type is characterized by double overhead cam and liquid cooling machine.
Year 1996 opened a factory in Franklin, Wisconsin for Art Part Asesories and Harley-Davidson. In the same year, then add the Product Development Center facility in Milwoukee. In 1997, a new plant in Kansas City, the first time to produce a new model Sporter. In 1998, opened an assembly plant in Brazil, which produce type Softail with fuel injection.
Currently in the United States, Harley-Davidson over 62% market share above cc motorcycle with 850 cc.
