The bike that helped build Harley
A lot of American companies have tried to get into bike business in the early 1900. But since 1906, has shown Harley-Davidson motorcycle that has been in business for your stay.
Like most of the 65 or more motorcycle manufacturers in the United States in the early 20th century, Harley-Davidson had humble beginnings. William Harley and brothers Arthur, Walter and William Davidson started producing motorcycles in a 10-by-15-foot back-yard shed in Milwaukee.
only a prototype and two production cycles were built in 1903. And only 11 motorcycles were produced from 1903 to 1905. But by the end of 1905, the company of a model, a single cylinder, 24.74 cubic inches (405cc), motorcycles, Harley has earned a reputation for building quality machines at a reasonable price.
Consequently, in 1906 Harley was ready to graduate into the ranks of the company's actual production. This year, she built a 2,400-square-foot factory on Juneau Avenue, where the company will remain as is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. He also produced a catalog, has launched an advertising campaign and received 50 orders for motorcycles, even before they were built.
improvements in the business end has been accompanied by some significant changes in motion. For 1906, the engine has been enlarged to 26.8 cubic inches (440cc), and pumped out about 4 horses, instead of 3. In addition, the front-end of spring is a simple suspension system, and company offered a new option in color than black: Renault Gray with red pinstriping.
This new color generated by the nickname "the Silent Gray Fellow", which locks under the brand Harley for many years and has become a part of its advertising campaigns. This year
key to set the tone of a brand that would become one of the most successful and most enduring in motorcycling history.
Owned by Dr. Richard Moreschini of Pueblo, Colorado, this rare 1906 Harley is an example of the historic farm of origin. And it is the first bike in the new visitors will see "Heroes of Harley-Davidson" exhibit, presented by Progressive Insurance, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.
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