History of making motor harley davidson

Harley-davidson history - The initial creation of Harley Davidson - Debut starting from tin cans to the machine. Competition with Japanese-made motorcycles, made to change their ways in order to back up the management of the crisis. This is the struggle of Harley Davidson, which is more than 100 years to become an icon of masculinity.
Harley-Davidson's history began in Milwaukee in 1903. At that time, Bill Harley and Arthur Walter Davidson developed a one-cylinder motorcycle. And someone bought it! In 1905, they had made 11 motor units, in 1908 increased to 154 motorcycles ... Finally they had a motorcycle factory, which originally only made of boards, which incidentally makes the father of Davidson. The small company develops, one member of the Davidson family, William, joined. Eventually they recruited 20 employees, to meet labor needs.
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harley davidson history

In 1909, Bill Harley made the project a 1000 cc V twin. At that time, this machine can produce 7 horsepower. Engine configuration with a 45-degree V-twin is characteristic of Harley-Davidson.
Early History of Harley DavidsonTahun creation in 1910, is the initial installation of the logo of the legendary "Bar and Shield" at the Harley-Davidson. This year, some motor racing, endurance motorcycle and race up the hill was won by Harley-Davidson.
1912 is characterized by the rapid growth of the Harley-Davidson factory. At that time, started to build 6 new plants, even when it has started to export to Japan. In the United States alone has existed for more than 200 dealers selling Harley Davidson.
1914 was introduced sidecar.
1915 saw the 3-speed sliding gear transmission. In 1917, one of the three motors were sent to the interests of the United States Military. In subsequent years, the amount of which was sent to the US military to increase to 50% of total production. At the end of the year, it is estimated more than 20,000 units of Harley-Davidson used by the military.
In 1918, Harley-Davidson is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. But then came the grim future for Harley-Davidson, when the price of the cheaper cars (the birth of T-type car Ford), and many people judge the motor is outdated.
1920, introduced the type of tear drop tank, replace the tank that hangs on the backbone. In 1926, a motor with a cylinder then appeared again, after production stopped in 1918. In 1928, first introduced twin-cam engine and front wheel brakes on a Harley-Davidson. With this change, the motor can be driven up to 85 miles per hour.
1930 introduced a motor trike (tricycle) as a motor-Car Service, and many were used for commercial interests and the interests of the police. At that time, eagle wings logo was painted on the tank, some changes are also made in the machine sector.
1936 very special for Harley-Davidson, because at that moment born 1340 cc engine. This machine is then applied to the Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. In 1947, the first Panhead type launched from the factory, Harley-Davidson as the only American motorcycle.
In the 1940s, is a patriotic period for Harley-Davidson, because all of the production is intended to help the war effort. Even in 1941, Harley-Davidson production to civilian terminated, all production is directed on to the 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 final assembly. In 1949, the front brake hydraulic system was introduced on the Hydra-Glide models.
The 1950s was a bad year for Harley-Davidson. The Brittish owned 40% market share with model Triumph motorcycle. But fortunately, in 1957, the Sportster was born, the fastest Harley of which had been there for that.
1969, is the moment when the Harley-Davidson merged with the American Machine and Foudry Compaly (AMF). But the resulting quality is decreased, so the Super Glide and 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 was still a Harley-Davidson.
Beginning in the 1970s a revolution of the Harley Davidson. 1971, was born cruiser type characterized by a sporty engine but the chassis and driver remained on the type of products Flathead. In 1973, the assembly operation was moved to a new location in Pennsylvania. In 1975, Harley-Davidson won the AMA Grand National Championships in dirt track racing. 1977, introduced the FXS Low Rider and LHS Electra Glide. FXS is a type of low seating position (thus known as: Low Rider).
1980, introduced FLT with 5 speed and change of use of the belt to wear Kevlar brand.
In 1982, Harley-Davidson enacted the Materials as Needed (MAN) on the production line. These systems reduce production costs and improve quality. 1983, first introduced HOG supported by the Harley-Davidson. 1984, introduced Softail models.
In 1987, Harley Davidson with listing on the Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange. At that time, introduced the type FXSTS Springer Softail, which is a classic motorcycle 1340 cc in the modern era.
In the 1990s, introduced the design of Fat Boy. Fat Boy name was derived by combining the name of a bomber plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which is of bombers: "Fat Man" and "Little Boy".
1991 FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis dipernalkan. 1994 was a time of Harley-Davidson into the Superbike models with the launch of the type: VR1000. VR1000 type is characterized by a doble overhead cam and engine cooling liquid.
1996 opened a factory in Franklin, Wisconsin for art Parts and Accessories Harley-Davidson. In the same year, then add Product Development Center in Milwoukee. In 1997, a new plant in Kansas City, first generate a new model Sporter. 1998, opened an assembly plant in Brazil, which is the Softail models with fuel injection.
Currently in the United States, Harley-Davdson over 62% of market share with 850 CC.


A short biography of Arthur Davidson - Harley-Davidson Founder

Harley-Davidson is a great brand that is embedded in a tough Motorcycles from the United States, founded by William Harley and Arthur Davidson. One of the founder of Harley-Davidson, Arthur Davidson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 11, 1881, Arthur Davidson and his colleague, William S. Harley, both had the idea to create a motorcycle, so in 1903, they established Motorcycle Company Harley-Davidson Motor Company, assisted by two brothers Davidson. The American public will soon be acquainted with the name of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand that will grow rapidly become the most popular brand in the world of motorcycles. Arthur Davidson was the youngest of three brothers. His father was a cabinet maker. Little is known about the early life of Arthur Davidson.

Entering the late 18th century, bike has been created and is rapidly growing in popularity across the United States. It allows people to go farther and faster than ever before, and millions of people and then make it as a new mode of transportation in. But this is just the beginning for the Harley Davidson and his colleagues, who at the time worked as a maker of design and his childhood friend William Harley, who worked as a mechanic. In 1901 they both look for how to create new ideas in terms of transport by making a motorcycle, which could be available to the public and used by the average American population, allowing people to travel faster and easier than a bicycle. At that time, motor bikes have been developed in Europe, but on a limited basis, in the United States alone there are about 10 years earlier but the motorcycle when it is not generally available to the public.

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