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1901 |
William S. Harley, age 21, completes a blueprint drawing of an engine
designed to fit into a bicycle.
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1903 |
William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson make available to the public
the first production Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The bike was built
to be a racer, with a 3-1/8 inch bore and 3-1/2 inch stroke. The factory
in which they worked was a 10 x 15-foot wooden shed with the words "Harley-Davidson
Motor Company" crudely scrawled on the door. Arthur's brother Walter
later joins their efforts.
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Henry Meyer of Milwaukee, a schoolyard pal of William S. Harley and
Arthur Davidson, buys one of the 1903 models directly from the founders.
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1904 |
The first Harley-Davidson Dealer, C.H. Lang of Chicago, IL, opens for
business and sells one of the first three production Harley-Davidson
motorcycles ever made.
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1905 |
On July 4th, a H-D motorcycle wins a 15 mile race in Chicago with a
time of 19:02. In Milwaukee, the first full-time employee is hired.
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1906 |
A new factory, measuring 28 x 80 feet, is built on the Chestnut St.
site, later renamed Juneau Avenue. Staff size is increased to six full-time
employees. Also, the first motorcycle catalog is produced by the Company
and the nickname "Silent Gray Fellow" is used for the first
time.
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1907 |
William A. Davidson, brother to Arthur and Walter Davidson, quits his
job as tool foreman for the Milwaukee Road railroad and joins the Motor
Company.
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company is incorporated on September 17th. The
stock is split four ways between the four founders, and staff size has
more than doubled from the previous year to eighteen employees. Factory
size is doubled as well. Dealer recruitment begins, targeting the New
England region.
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1908 |
Walter Davidson scores a perfect 1,000 points at the 7th Annual Federation
of American Motorcyclists Endurance and Reliability Contest. Three days
after the contest, Walter sets the FAM economy record at 188.234 miles
per gallon. Word of Harley-Davidson's extremely tough motorcycle spreads
rapidly.
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The first motorcycle sold for police duty is delivered to the Detroit,
MI, Police Department.
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1909 |
The six-year-old Harley-Davidson Motor Company introduces its first
V-twin powered motorcycle. With a displacement of 49.5 cubic inches,
the bike produces seven horsepower. The image of two cylinders in a
45-degree configuration would fast become one of the most enduring icons
of Harley-Davidson history. Also available for the first time from the
Motor Company are spare parts for motorcycles.
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1910 |
The famed "Bar & Shield" logo is used for the first time.
It is trademarked at the U.S. Patent office one year later
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At least seven different first place finishes are captured at races,
endurance contests and hillclimbs across America. All seven winners
are riding Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.
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1911 |
The "F-head" engine becomes a workhorse of the Harley-Davidson
motorcycle until 1929.
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1912 |
Construction begins on what will become the six story headquarters
and main factory building at Juneau Ave. in Milwaukee. A separate Parts
and Accessories Department is formed.
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H-D exports motorcycles to Japan, marking the first ever sales
outside of the U.S. Dealer network grows to over 200 nationwide.
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1913 |
The Racing Department is formed, with William Ottaway as its first
Assistant Engineer to racing engineer William S. Harley. Also, the Forecar
delivery van is offered for the first time.
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1914 |
Sidecars are made available to Harley-Davidson buyers. Clutch and brake
pedals now available on F-head singles and twins. |
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The Motor Company formally enters motorcycle racing this year. The
first Racing Engineer is William S. Harley. Within a few short years,
team Harley-Davidson is referred to informally as the "Wrecking
Crew" because of their incredible dominance of the sport.
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The Two-Speed rear hub transmission is introduced for two years only
in the Model 10F. Patented by William S. Harley, it was effective but
discontinued in order to further improve drivetrain function in 1915
with a three-speed design.
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1915 |
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are now available with three speed sliding-gear
transmissions with final and primary drive on the same side.
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1916 |
The Enthusiast begins its reign as the longest continuously published
motorcycle magazine in the world.
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1917 |
During this year, roughly one-third of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles
produced are sold to the U.S. military. The Quartermasters School, a
department of Harley-Davidson devoted to training military mechanics
on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, opens for business in July. It will
later become the Service School.
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The sale of Harley-Davidson bicycles begins. Individual components
are made by the Davis Sewing Machine Co. of Dayton, Ohio. The bicycles
are sold through the H-D dealer network.
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1918 |
Almost half of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles produced are sold for
use by the U.S. military in World War I. At War's end, it is estimated
that the Army used some 20,000 motorcycles in their efforts, most of
which were Harley-Davidsons. One day after the signing of the Armistice,
Corporal Roy Holtz of Chippewa Falls, Wis., is the first American to
enter Germany. He is riding a Harley-Davidson.
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1919 |
The 37 cubic inch opposed twin cylinder Sport model is introduced and
gains great popularity overseas. Unique not only for the cylinder configuration,
which was directly opposed and flat, the Sport quickly earns a reputation
for being uncommonly quiet.
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1920s |
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1920 |
By 1920, Harley-Davidson is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in
the world. New Harley-Davidson® motorcycles can be purchased from
over 2,000 dealers in 67 countries worldwide.
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Leslie "Red" Parkhurst breaks 23 speed records on a Harley-Davidson
61 cubic inch racing motorcycle. Also, the "hog" association
starts when the racing team's mascot, a pig, is carried on a victory
lap after each race won by the team.
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1922 |
The first 74 cubic inch V-twin engine is introduced on the JD and FD
models. Harley-Davidson dealerships are now found in sixty-seven countries.
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Harley-Davidson riders sweep all eight National Championship races.
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1925 |
Gas tanks on all models now have a distinct teardrop shape. This basic
appearance is set for all subsequent Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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Joe Petrali begins racing for Harley-Davidson. He would become one
of the most successful dirt-track racers for Harley-Davidson, and one
of the most successful racers of all time.
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1926 |
Single-cylinder motorcycles are again sold by Harley-Davidson for the
first time since 1918. Models A, AA, B, and BA are available in side-valve
and overhead-valve engine configurations.
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1928 |
The first Harley-Davidson two cam engine is made available to the public
on the JD series motorcycles. The bike is capable of top speeds between
85 - 100 mph.
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Front wheel brakes are now available on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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1929 |
The 45 cubic inch V-twin engine (later to be known as the "flathead")
is introduced on the D model. The engine proves to be so reliable that
variations of it are available on Harley-Davidson motorcycles as late
as 1973.
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1930s |
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1930 |
Bill Davidson, Jr. wins the Jack Pine endurance contest with 997 points
of 1,000. All individual class winners are riding Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles.
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1931 |
All of Harley-Davidson's remaining American competition is now gone
except Indian (Hendee Manufacturing). Indian and Harley-Davidson are
the only two American motorcycle manufacturers until 1953.
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1932 |
The 45 cubic inch-driven, three-wheeled Servi-car begins its 41 year
run as a popular commercial and police vehicle.
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In dirt track racing, Harley-Davidson racer Joe Petrali begins a five-year
consecutive streak of winning the AMA Grand National Championship. Petrali
also wins the National Hill-Climb Championships for 1932 to 1935
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1933 |
An art-deco "eagle" design is painted on all gas tanks. This
marks the beginning of graphic designs on Harley-Davidson motorcycles
(with the exception of previously special order-only paint schemes).
This styling decision was made in part to stimulate the low sales numbers
caused by the Great Depression.
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1935 |
The Japanese motorcycle industry is founded as a result of Harley-Davidson
licensing blueprints, tools, dies and machinery to the Sankyo Company
of Japan. The result is the Rikuo motorcycle.
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Joe Petrali and his Harley-Davidson peashooter win all thirteen of
the American Motorcycle Association National Championship dirt track
races. Petrali breaks four records in the process.
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1936 |
Harley-Davidson introduces the EL, an overhead valve, 61 cubic inch
powered bike. With increased horsepower and bold styling changes, the
motorcycle quickly earns the nickname of "Knucklehead," due
to the shape of its rocker boxes. The same year, the Motor Company introduces
a 80 cubic inch side valve engine.
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1937 |
The first WL models are produced. Joe Petrali sets a new land speed
record of 136.183 mph on a modified Harley-Davidson 61 cubic inch overhead
valve-driven motorcycle. . The same day, he also breaks the record for
45 cubic inch engine motorcycles.
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1938 |
The Jack Pine Gypsies Motorcycle Club holds the first Black Hills Rally
in Sturgis, SD.
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On the 3.2 mile beach course at Daytona, FL, Ben Campanale wins the
first of two consecutive victories at the Daytona 200 on a Harley-Davidson
WLDR.
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1940 |
Babe Tancrede is the winner at the Daytona 200, riding a WLDR model.
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1941 |
America is plunged into World War II. Production of civilian motorcycles
is almost entirely suspended in favor of military production. The Service
School is converted back to the Quartermasters School for the training
of military mechanics.
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The FL series premieres.
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1942 |
Among other motorcycles made for the Army, H-D produces the unique
XA 750, a motorcycle with horizontally opposed cylinders and shaft drive,
designed for desert use. The contract is cancelled early due to war
combat moving out of North Africa. Only 1,011 XA's are built.
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1943 |
Harley-Davidson receives the first of its four Army-Navy "E"
Awards for excellence in wartime production. Overseas, many American
servicemen get their first exposure to Harley-Davidson motorcycles,
something they would not forget when they would return stateside.
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1945 |
Harley-Davidson produces almost 60,000 WLA models during the war for
military use. World War II ends. Wasting no time, production of civilian
motorcycles resumes in November.
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1946 |
Harley-Davidson introduces the 45 cubic inch flathead WR racing motorcycle.
It proves to be one of the best racing motorcycles ever built.
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1947 |
Attendees at the year's Dealers Convention in Milwaukee are given a
train ride to a "secret destination," which turns out to be
the newly purchased plant on Capitol Drive. The plant was formerly the
A.O. Smith Propeller Plant, created during the war. Harley-Davidson
uses the plant as a large machine shop, shipping the new parts to Juneau
Ave. for final assembly.
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Harley-Davidson begins selling what will become the classic black leather
motorcycle jacket.
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Harley-Davidson dirt track racer Jimmy Chann wins the first of three
consecutive AMA Grand National Championships.
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1948 |
New features are added to the 61 and 74 overhead valve engines, including
aluminum heads and hydraulic valve lifters. Also new are the one piece,
chrome plated rocker covers shaped like cake pans. The nickname "Panhead"
only seemed logical.
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Production of American-made lightweight motorcycles begins with the
model S. Various versions will be sold until 1966.
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1949 |
Hydraulic front forks first appear on the new Hydra-Glide models.
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1950 |
Larry Headrick wins the AMA Grand National Championship for Harley-Davidson
in dirt track racing.
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Harley-Davidson riders win 18 of 24 National Championships and set
six new racing records.
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1952 |
The side-valve K model is introduced with an integrated engine &
transmission to compete with smaller, sportier motorcycles coming mainly
from Great Britain. The K will eventually evolve into the Sportster.
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1953 |
Harley-Davidson celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style. An attractive
logo is created, depicting a "V" in honor of the engine which
had brought the Company so far, with a bar overlaid reading "Harley-Davidson"
and the words, above and below, "50 years--American made."
A medallion version of this logo is placed on the front fenders of the
1954 models.
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Hendee Manufacturing, the creator of the Indian motorcycle, goes out
of business. Harley-Davidson would be the sole U.S. motorcycle manufacturer
for the next 46 years.
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1954 |
Dirt track racer Joe Leonard wins the AMA Grand National Championship.
Over the next eight years, the Grand National Championship will be won
by Harley-Davidson racers.
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1955 |
This year begins a seven-year consecutive run of victories at the Daytona
200. The victories will be shared by racers Brad Andres, Johnny Gibson,
Joe Leonard and Roger Reiman. All ride Harley-Davidson KR models. Reiman's
victory in 1961 is on the new speedway course.
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1956 |
The new young star Elvis Presley poses for the cover of the May Enthusiast
sitting on a 1956 model KH.
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1957 |
The motorcycling public met a new motorcycle called the Sportster®.
It premiers as a 55 cubic inch overhead valve engine, and within one
year of its debut, becomes known as the first of the "Superbikes."
Another Harley-Davidson tradition and legend is born.
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1958 |
The first rear brakes and hydraulic rear suspensions appear on the
Duo-Glide.
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Racer Carroll Resweber wins the first of four AMA Grand National Championships.
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1960 |
The Harley-Davidson Topper motor scooter is introduced and is the only
scooter platform the Motor Company ever produced.
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Harley-Davidson purchases a half interest in Aeronatica-Macchi, forming
Aermacchi Harley-Davidson, a European division that will produce small,
single cylinder motorcycles.
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In this year of Brad Andres' 1st place finish at the Daytona 200, the
top 14 finishers are also riding Harley-Davidson 750 KR models.
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1961 |
Introduction of the Sprint model.
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1962 |
Harley-Davidson purchases 60 percent of the stock in the Tomahawk Boat
Manufacturing Company. H-D recognizes the rising relevance of fiberglass
in motorcycle production, and begins manufacturing its own components.
As a result, the Tomahawk Division is established and is operational
as a Harley-Davidson facility by 1963.
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1963 |
Ralph White resumes the winning of the Daytona 200 for Harley-Davidson,
again on a 750 KR motorcycle.
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1964 |
Roger Reiman wins the AMA Grand National Championship for Harley-Davidson.
Reiman also scores the first of back-to-back Daytona 200 victories on
a 750 KR.
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The three-wheeled Servi-Car becomes the very first Harley-Davidson
motorcycle to receive an electric starter.
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1965 |
The Electra-Glide® replaces the Duo-Glide and is updated with electric
starter. The Electra-Glide is the first FL available with electric start,
and the Sportster® line would receive electric starters soon after.
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In a Streamliner powered by a 250cc Sprint CR racing engine, George
Roeder shatters the speed records for Class A and Class C runs, averaging
177 miles per hour.
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Harley-Davidson dirt track racer Bart Markel wins the AMA Grand National
Championship in 1965 and 1966.
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1966 |
The first of the "Shovelhead" engines is introduced on the
Electra-Glide models, replacing the Panhead.
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1968 |
Cal Rayborn wins the first of back-to-back victories at the Daytona
200 on a 750 KR model.
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1969 |
Harley-Davidson merges with the American Machine and Foundry Company
(AMF), a longtime producer of leisure products.
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Mert Lawill wins the AMA Grand National Championship for team Harley-Davidson
in dirt track racing.
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1970 |
In consideration of new AMA rules for Class C racing, a new Sportster®-based
motorcycle, the XR-750 racer is introduced.
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On the Bonneville salt flats near Wendover, Utah, racer Cal Rayborn
breaks the world record for land speed set by a motorcycle. The vehicle
is a sixteen foot streamliner powered by a single Sportster engine,
and averages just over 265 mph.
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1971 |
In response to the customizing craze, Harley-Davidson introduces the
FX 1200 Super Glide®, which combined a sporty front end (similar
to that of the XL series) with the frame and powertrain of the FL series.
A new class of motorcycle, the cruiser, is born.
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First year of Harley-Davidson snowmobile production.
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1972 |
The new, more powerful, more reliable aluminum alloy XR-750 debuts.
It becomes the dominant dirt track racer through the next three decades.
Dirt track racer Mark Brelsford wins the AMA Grand National Championship
on the XR-750 this year.
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1973 |
Motorcycle production is upgraded when all assembly operations are
moved to a modern 400,000 square foot plant in York, Penn. All other
production operations remain in Milwaukee and Tomahawk. The Capitol
Drive plant in Milwaukee begins production of engines.
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1975 |
The first of four more consecutive years of Harley-Davidson AMA Grand
National Championships in dirt track racing. Gary Scott wins in 1975.
The following three years are won by racing legend Jay Springsteen.
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1977 |
Harley-Davidson introduces the FXS Low Rider® to the public in
Daytona Beach. With drag style handlebars, unique engine and paint treatments,
the Low Rider lives up to its name by placing the rider in a lowered
seating position than was typical. Later in the same year, Willie G.
Davidson's dynamic version of the Sportster, the Cafe Racer, is released.
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1979 |
Introduction of the FXEF Fat Bob, "Fat" because of the dual
gas tanks, "Bob" for the bobbed fenders.
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1980 |
Harley-Davidson debuts the FLT with its vibration dampening, rubber-isolated
drivetrain and unique trailing front fork. The FLT also debutes an engine
and five-speed transmission that are hard bolted together.
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A kevlar belt replaces the chain as the final drive. The belt is cleaner
running, and needs less adjustments and maintenance. It isn't long before
belt final drive is standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.
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The AMA Grand National Championship in dirt track racing goes to yet
another Harley-Davidson racer, Randy Goss.
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In honor of the historic Sturgis motorcycle rally, Harley-Davidson
releases the FXB Sturgis model, employing belt drive, black chrome appointments
and 80 cubic inch engine.
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The FXWG Wide Glide is introduced for the 1980 model year.
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1981 |
On February 26, thirteen Harley-Davidson senior executives sign a letter
of intent to purchase Harley-Davidson Motor Company from AMF. By mid-June,
the buyback is official, and the phrase "The Eagle Soars Alone"
becomes a rallying cry.
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Scott Parker begins racing for team Harley-Davidson on the AMA dirt
track circuit. He will become the most successful racer in Harley-Davidson
history, accumulating 93 career victories and, more incredibly, winning
9 Grand National Champion titles in a 10 year period.
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1982 |
More innovations demonstrate a new commitment to quality, such as the
FXR/FXRS Super Glide® II with its rubber-isolated, five-speed powertrain
and the welded and stamped frame for the new Sportster® models.
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The top three finishers in the AMA Grand National Championship are
Ricky Graham, Jay Springsteen and Randy Goss. This begins a two year
run of dirt track Championship wins for Harley-Davidson. Goss takes
the Championship in 1983.
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The Materials As Needed (MAN) application is introduced to production.
Generally, this means that parts and raw materials are purchased and
built only as they are required. This dramatically lowers production
costs and improves quality.
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1983 |
Harley-Davidson successfully petitions the International Trade Commission
(ITC) for tariff relief, which is granted April 1, 1983. The tariff,
scheduled to end five years later, is placed on all imported Japanese
motorcycles 700cc or larger as a response to Japanese motorcycle manufacturers
stockpiling inventories of unsold motorcycles in the United States.
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One of Harley-Davidson's most unique endeavors begins: Harley Owners
Group®. Fondly referred to as H.O.G.®, the Group immediately
becomes the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle club in the world.
Within six years, H.O.G. membership soars to more than 90,000. By the
year 2000, it exceeds 500,000 members.
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Dirt track racer Randy Goss wins the AMA Grand National Championship
this year.
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1984 |
Harley-Davidson unveils the 1340cc V2® Evolution® engine on
five models including the all-new Softail®. The result of seven
years of development, the Evolution engine produces more power at every
speed, runs cooler, cleaner and is oil-tight. Also witnessed is the
debut of the Softail design and its trend-setting method of "hiding"
the motorcycle's rear shock absorbers.
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1986 |
In another bold styling and engineering move, Harley-Davidson releases
the Heritage Softail®.
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The Motor Company is listed on the American Stock Exchange, the first
time Harley-Davidson is publicly traded since 1969, the year of the
AMF merger.
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The Sportster® motorcycle line receives the Evolution V-twin engine.
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To diversify its holdings, Harley-Davidson purchases Holiday Rambler
Corporation, producer of quality motor homes.
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1987 |
Harley-Davidson is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Harley-Davidson makes both business and American history. H-D petitions
the International Trade Commission for early termination of the five-year
tariffs on heavyweight motorcycles. In effect, the move demonstrated
confidence in H-D's ability to compete in the marketplace.
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Harley-Davidson begins the "Buy Back Program," for the XLH
883 Sportster, which offers full trade-in value within two years on
either a model FL or FX.
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1988 |
The springer front end returns in the FXSTS Springer® Softail®.
Also introduced is the Sportster 1200. Harley-Davidson celebrates its
85th Anniversary with a Homecoming in Milwaukee, attended by over 60,000
enthusiasts.
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The Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum hits the road, displaying memorabilia,
classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the rich history of the Harley-Davidson
rider.
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Scott Parker wins the first of his nine AMA Grand National Championships.
His total domination is unprecedented in the history of the sport of
dirt track motorcycle racing.
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1990s |
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1990 |
Upon its introduction, the FLSTF Fat Boy® almost instantaneously
becomes a modern legend of motorcycle design.
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1991 |
Installation of a $31 million state of the art paint facility begins
at the York, PA, factory. It becomes fully operational in 1992.
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The Dyna line of motorcycles debuts with the 1991 FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis®.
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1993 |
Harley-Davidson celebrates its 90th Anniversary in Milwaukee with a
Family Reunion. An estimated 100,000 people ride in a parade of motorcycles.
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Harley-Davidson buys a minority interest in the Buell Motorcycle Company.
Erik Buell created the Company to manufacture American sport motorcycles
using Harley-Davidson® XL 883 and 1200 engines.
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1994 |
Harley-Davidson enters Superbike racing with the introduction of the
VR1000, a dual overhead cam, liquid-cooled motorcycle.
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The classically-styled FLHR Road King® is introduced.
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1995 |
The 30th Anniversary Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® becomes
the first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle to include sequential
port electronic fuel injection.
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1996 |
A new, state-of-the-art Parts and Accessories Distribution Center opens
in Franklin, WI. By the beginning of 1997, all inventory is moved from
the original warehouse at Juneau Avenue to the new 250,000-sq.-ft. facility.
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1997 |
A new 217,000-sq.-ft. Product Development Center opens next to the
Capitol Drive plant in Milwaukee. The building is dedicated to Willie
G. Davidson.
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Powertrain Operations at Capitol Drive expanded its capacity by moving
FL engine and transmission production to a newly purchased plant located
in Menomonee Falls. XL engines and transmissions, as well as Genuine
Parts Manufacturing, remain at Capitol Drive.
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A new 330,000-sq.-ft. plant in Kansas City produces its first Sportster.
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1998 |
Harley-Davidson celebrates its 95th Anniversary. 140,000 plus riders
are warmly received by Milwaukee to help with the celebration.
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A new assembly facility opens in Manaus, Brazil, the first operations
outside of the U.S.
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Harley-Davidson buys a remaining 49% interest in Buell Motorcycle Company.
Erik Buell is named Chairman of Buell operations.
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1999 |
The Touring and Dyna motorcycle families receive the new Twin Cam 88®
engine.
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2000s |
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2000 |
The FXSTD Softail® Deuce is introduced to the immediate delight
of riders and the motorcycle media.
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The 2000 model year Softail® models are outfitted with the Twin
Cam 88B engine, a counter-balanced version of the Twin Cam 88.
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Fuel injection is unveiled as a feature new to the Softail line of
motorcycles for the 2001 model year.
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Buell introduces the Blast®, a single-cylinder motorcycle, for
the 2000 model year. The Blast receives excellent reviews. It's introduced
in tandem with the Rider's Edge® Academy of Motorcycling, a beginner's
rider course available through Harley-Davidson and Buell dealerships.
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2001 |
The VRSCA V-Rod® is introduced for the 2002 model year. Inspired
by the VR-1000 racing motorcycle, the V-Rod is Harley-Davidson's first
motorcycle to combine fuel injection, overhead cams and liquid cooling,
and delivers 115 horsepower.
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Harley-Davidson Racing announces the latest addition to the team: 17
year old Jennifer Snyder, the first woman to win a national event in
the Formula USA National Dirt Track Series.
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Harley-Davidson announces expansions at the Product Development Center
(Milwaukee), as well as Tomahawk, WI, and York, PA, facilities.
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2002 |
The all-new Buell® Firebolt® storms onto the scene.
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The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA, in July to celebrate the upcoming
Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary |
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2003 |
Buell Motorcycle Company unleashes the Lightning® XB9S.
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More than 250,000 people come to Milwaukee for the final stop of the
Open Road Tour and the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Celebration
and Party.
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2004 |
For the 2004 model year, the Sportster® family models receive rubber
engine mounting, a new frame, and a wider rear tire. Some Sportster®
models receive a redesigned gas tank.
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The FLHRSI Road King® Custom is introduced. With its low rear suspension
and wide handlebars, the FLHRSI brings a beach look to a classic Harley-Davidson
motorcycle.
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Andrew Hines of the Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson
drag racing team clinches his first NHRA Powerade Pro Stock Motorcycle
Championship at age 21, the youngest champion in NHRA history.
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2005 |
The XL 883L Sportster® 883 Low brings a lowered seating position
to the Sportster® line.
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The FLSTNI Softail® Deluxe adds a sleek look to the Softail®
line and a paint scheme reminiscent of 1939 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Also, the FLSTSC/I Softail® Springer® Classic revives looks
from the late 1940s.
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Andrew Hines wins his second straight NHRA Powerade Pro Stock Motorcycle
Championship. G.T. Tonglet, also of the Screamin' Eagle®/Vance &
Hines Harley-Davidson team, places second.
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Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) mark the
25th anniversary of their partnership.
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2006 |
The first of the 6-speed transmissions are made available on 2006 model
year Dyna motorcycles. Also joining the Dyna family is the
FXDB/I Street Bob.
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The 2006 model year includes the all-new FLHX/I Street Glide,
a lower profile touring motorcycle.
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Harley-Davidson unveils plans for an all-new museum in Milwaukee, scheduled
for opening in 2008.
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Harley-Davidson appoints Beijing Feng Huo Lun (FHL) as the first authorized
Harley-Davidson dealer on mainland China.
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