History Harley-Davidson
1901 William Harli (William S. Harley) at the age of 21st year, creates the drawing of the engine intended for installation on a bicycle. Henry Mayer (Henry Meyer) from Milwaukee, William Harli's schoolmate buys one of the first motorcycles from founders of the company. The first dealer Harley-Davidson “C.H. Lang of Chicago” opens the business and sells one of three motorcycles made by the company.
On July, 1905 4th motorcycle Harley-Davidson wins race “15 mile race in Chicago” with result of 19 minutes of 02 seconds. In Milwaukee for a permanent job the first employee is accepted.
1906 the New factory in the size 8,5 х 24 metres is constructed on Chestnut St., after renamed in Juneau Avenue. The quantity of constant employees has increased to six persons. The first catalogue of the motorcycles made by the company is let out.
1907 William Davidson (William A. Davidson), Arthur's brother and Uoltera, leaves work on the railway and joins the company. Harley-Davidson Motor Company акционируется on September, 17th. Shares of company are distributed between four founders, staff increases to 18 persons, the area of factory doubles. The dealer network in New England (a northeast part of the USA) is created.
1908 Uolter Davidson are won by 7 annual competition spent by Federation of the American motorcyclists. Three days later Uolter sets up a record of profitability having passed 188.234 miles on one gallon of fuel (1,25л/100км). The first motorcycle for department of police of Detroit is bought.
1909 Harley-Davidson Motor Company represents the first motorcycle equipped with engine V-twin in volume of 49,5 cubic inches (811,3 cubic sm) and capacity 7л.с. The image of two cylinders, пасположенных under 45 degrees to each other became a symbol of the company for many long years.
There are on sale spare parts to motorcycles.
1910 Well-known “Bar and Shield” for the first time it is used as a logo, year after it is registered as a trade mark. 7 first places occupy motorcycles Harley-Davidson in various competitions and run.
1911 Engine "F-head" becomes heart of motorcycles Harley-Davidson till 1929 inclusive.
1912 building of six again created branches and a building of the basic factory on Juneau Ave Begins. In Milwaukee. The branch of spare parts and accessories is created. The first sales outside of the United States have been carried out as a result of export of motorcycles to Japan. The quantity of dealers has grown to 200.
1913 sports division Harley-Davidson in which head Is formed have risen William Ottavej (William Ottaway) and William Harli.
1914 Lateral carriages became accessible to buyers. On motorcycles with engines F-Head pedals of coupling and a brake are established. The company participates in numerous official motorcycle competitions. The first engineer on sports – William Harli. In a short space of time command Harley-Davidson has received a nickname "Destroyers" owing to the unconditional superiority on sports arena. The two-high-speed nave of a back wheel is established on model 10F. It patented by William Harli was enough effective, but was made only two years – before release of a three-stage design.
1915 Motorcycles Harley-Davidson are equipped with high-grade three-stage transmission with primary transfer and a drive located on one party.
1916 motorcycle magazine "Enthusiast" Is published.
1917 Within this year third of let out motorcycles is delivered to military men. In July the company opens department for training of the military mechanics serving motorcycles Harley-Davidson. Sale of bicycles Harley-Davidson begins. Original components are delivered by company Davis Sewing Machine Co. From Ohio. Bicycles are on sale through dealer network Harley-Davidson.
1918 Almost half of made motorcycles Harley-Davidson is used by military men in the First World War. After the end of war it was found out that the army used about 20000 motorcycles which considerable majority were Harley-Davidson. After signing of the contract on an armistice the corporal of army of the USA Roj Holtts (Roy Holtz) became the first American who has driven on territory of Germany. It also has driven on motorcycle Harley-Davidson.
1919 the new model “Sport” equipped оппозитным Is presented by the two-cylinder engine in volume of 37 cubic inches (606 cubic sm). The arrangement of cylinders, and extraordinary silent work became feature of this motor at all.
1920 By 1920 Harley-Davidson becomes the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world – about 2000 dealers in 67 countries. Lesli Parkhyorst on a nickname "Red" (Leslie “Red” Parkhurst) establishes 23 records of speed on sports motorcycle Harley-Davidson with the engine in volume of 61 cubic inch (1000 cubic sm). Begins the activity “hog association”. Admirers Harley-Davidson have decided to unite because the talisman of a command – a pig – in increasing frequency appears on a track during passage of a lap of honour to commemoration of the next victory.
1922 the First V-shaped двухцилиндровыq the engine (V-Twin) 74куб.дюйма (1213 cubic sm) is presented by volume on models JD and FD. The dealer network is presented in 67 countries. Racers Harley-Davidson win all nine stages of the National championship on motorcycle races.
1925 Form of a fuel tank accepts the tear-shaped form. It becomes feature of all subsequent models. Joe Petrali (Joe Petrali) starts to support Harley-Davidson and becomes one of the most successful racers of a command.
1926 Motorcycles with one-cylinder motors again appear on sale after an eight-year break. Models And, АА, In and ВА are completed with two types of motors – with a lateral and top arrangement of valves.
1928 the First motor with two valves on the cylinder is established on a motorcycle of series JD. The maximum speed of a motorcycle has increased to 100 miles at an o'clock. On motorcycles forward brakes are established.
1929 Engines in volume of 45 cubic inches (737 cubic sm), later known as “Flathead”, are established on motorcycles of series D. The engine has appeared so reliable that was modified till 1973.
1930 Bill Davidson younger wins in глнках on endurance Jack Pine. All winners in individual offset act on motorcycles Harley-Davidson.
1931 At the competitions spent in America two marks of motorcycles – HD and Indian – unique manufacturers of motorcycles in the USA till 1953 act only.
1932 release three-wheeled Servi-car Begins. The popular commercial and police vehicle, Servi-car will be made within 41 years. In races on a cinder path racer Harley-Davidson Joe Petrali begins a five years' continuous train of victories in the American national championship. Петрали also wins the National championship on lifting on a hill of 1932-1935.
1933 Eagle in style art-deko is put on fuel tanks of all motorcycles. It means the beginning of graphic design Harley-Davidson, unlike old models where the colour scheme could be received under the special order. This decision has been caused, partly, by attempt to increase the sale which level fell in connection with approach of Great Depression.
1935 As a result of licensing of the documentation, tools and technologies Harley-Davidson the motor-industry of Japan which child was motorcycle Rikuo was generated.
1936 Harley-Davidson represents model EL, equipped the engine in volume 61куб.дюйм (1000куб.см) with the top arrangement of the valves which have received a nickname “Knucklehead”. Same year the company represents the engine in volume 80куб.дюймов (1310 cubic sm)
1937 the first motorcycles of series WL Are let out.
Joe Petrali on the modified motorcycle with the engine in volume 61куб.дюйм (1000куб.см) establishes a new record of speed – 136.183 miles at an o'clock (219.12км at an o'clock)
1938 The Jack Pine Gypsies Motorcycle Club spends the first Black Hills Rally in the city of Sturgis, San Diego. On a track in length of 3.2 miles in Dajtone, Florida Ben Kampanale (Ben Campanale) gains one of two victories in races of Dajtona 200 on motorcycle Harley-Davidson WLDR.
1940 Bejb Tankrid (Babe Tancrede) выигрывет race Daytona 200 on motorcycle Harley-Davidson WLDR.
1941 America enters the Second World War. Manufacture of motorcycles almost is completely reoriented on needs of army. Service School it is again transformed in Quartermasters School for training of military mechanics. There is begun manufacture of motorcycles of series FL
1942 Among motorcycles for army Harley-Davidson lets out unique ХА 750 – a motorcycle with оппозитным the engine intended for operation in the conditions of desert. It has been let out only 1011 ХА 750 – battles in northern Africa have ended.
1943 Harley-Davidson receives the first of four awards from army and fleet for output in a wartime.
1945 the Second World War during which time Harley-Davidson Comes to an end has let out about 90000 motorcycles WLA for needs of army. In November manufacture of civil motorcycles renews
1946 Harley-Davidson represents racing WR with the motor in volume 45куб.дюймов (737куб.см), appeared to one of the best racing motorcycles of that time.
In Milwaukee the trip to “a confidential place” which has appeared the newest factory Harley-Davidson on Capitol Drive has been offered 1947 Participants of dealer conference. In recent times the factory belonged to company A.O. Smith Propeller, created during war. The factory is converted for manufacture of details of motorcycles which go on Juneau Ave. For definitive assemblage. Harley-Davidson begins sale of a leather motorcycle jacket which in a consequence becomes classical. Racer Harley-Davidson Jimmy Chann (Jimmy Chann) gains the first of three victories in the National championship on races on a cinder path.
1948 New lines appear at engines in volume of 61 and 74 cubic inches. Among other the aluminium block and hydraulic pushers of valves. Besides, the chromeplated covers of cylinders have the form of a frying pan that has immediately served occurrence of a nickname “Panhead”. Manufacture of the American easy motorcycles begins with model S which updatings are issued till 1966.
1949 Hydraulic forward plug is established for the first time on new model Hydra-Glide. Larri Hedrik (Larry Headrick) wins the National championship on races on a cinder path.
1950 Racers Harley-Davidson win 18 of 24 National championships and establish 6 records.
1952 the model To – an easy motorcycle with the engine and transmission in one block, in a consequence become by a basis for model Sportster Is presented.
1953 Harley-Davidson celebrates 50th anniversary. The anniversary logo with words “50 years–American made” which decorates a forward wing of models of 1954 year is created. Hendee Manufacturing, founder Indian stops the activity. Harley-Davidson remains the unique manufacturer of the American motorcycles the next 46 years.
1954 Joes Leonard (Joe Leonard) are won by the National championship on races on a cinder path. Eight next years will be won the championship by racers Harley-Davidson.
1955 This year begins the seven-year period of victories in races Daytona 200. Racers of a command: Brad Andres (Brad Andres), Johnny Gibson (Johnny Gibson), Joe Leonard (Joe Leonard) and Roger Rejman (Roger Reiman).
1956 Elvis Presley acts in film on a cover of May issue of magazine "Enthusiast" with a motorcycle of model КН of 1956.
1957 Motor-public the new motorcycle named Sportster® is presented. With the motor in volume of 55 cubic inches (900 cubic sm) and the top arrangement of valves within debut year has been named by the first superbike.
1958 Back brakes and hydraulic suspension bracket are established on motorcycles Duo-Glide.
1960 It is presented unique let out Harley-Davidson model of scooter "Topper". Carroll Resveber (Carroll Resweber) gains the first of four victories in National championship Harley-Davidson gets half of actions Aeronatica-Macchi transformed in Aermacchi Harley-Davidson – the European branch for manufacture of easy one-cylinder motorcycles Brad Andres occupies 1 place in Daytona 200 on motorcycle Harley-Davidson 750 KR.
1961 model Sprint Is presented
1962 Harley-Davidson gets 60 percent of shares of company Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Company. Understanding an increasing role of fiber glass in a motor-structure, Harley-Davidson begins manufacture of own components.
1963 Ralf White (Ralph White) again wins Daytona 200 on motorcycle Harley-Davidson 750 KR
1964 Roger Rejman (Roger Reiman) wins the National championship on a motorcycle 750 KR. Three-wheeled Servi-Car very first of motorcycles Harley-Davidson receives an electric starter.
1965 Electra-Glidej, equipped with an electric starter comes in the stead models Duo-Glide. Soon after that the starter is established on Sportster. George Roder (George Roeder) on motorcycle Streamliner with the engine in volume of 250 cubic sm establishes a record of speed for classes And and With equal 177 miles at an o'clock (285 km/hour).
1966 the First “Shovelhead” replaces “Panhead” with models Electra-Glide.
1968 Kel Rejborn (Cal Rayborn) gain victories at all stages Daytona 200 on a motorcycle 750 KR.
1969 Harley-Davidson unites with American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF), letting out the goods for rest. Mert Louill (Mert Lawill) wins the National championship on races on a cinder path.
1970 According to new requirements of the American Motorcycle Association to races in a class With, it is presented new racing XR 750, constructed on the basis of Sportster. On hydrochloric lake Bonnevil Kel Rejborn (Cal Rayborn) establishes a world record of speed for motorcycles with result of 265 miles/hours (426.5km/hour). The motorcycle of a streamline shape has length of 4.9 metres and is equipped by the engine from Sportster.
1971 In reply to general hobby кастомайзингом Harley-Davidson represents new FX 1200 Super Glide® which design has united in itself a narrow forward wheel of series FX and a running gear of series FL. There was a new class of motorcycles – круизёры. Manufacture of snowmobile Harley-Davidson begins.
1972 New, more powerful and reliable, constructed with use aluminium сплавово it is presented racing XR-750. Mark Brelsford (Mark Brelsford) on XR-750 wins the championship of this year.
1973 In York, Pennsylvania the modern factory where all assembly operations are translated is constructed. Other manufacture remains in Milwaukee where among other things, manufacture of engines begins.
1975 continuous victories First from four years in the National championship on races on a cinder path. In 1975 wins Harry Scott (Gary Scott), next three years are won by Dzhej Springstin (Jay Springsteen).
1977 To Dajtona-scourge Harley-Davidson represents new FXS Low Rider®. The motorcycle has a wheel дрэгстерного the type, the underestimated landing and a new variant of painting. Later Uilli Dzhi Davidson (Willie G. Davidson) will present Cafe Racer – more dynamical version Sportster.
1979 Harley-Davidson represents FXEF Fat Bob – the dual fuel tank, the truncated wings
1980 Harley-Davidson represents new турер FLT with a suspension bracket on the rubber plugs, a new forward plug and the engine rigidly connected to five-step transmission. The drive is carried out by means of кевларового the belt which has replaced a chain. Rendi Goss (Randy Goss) – one more racer the won National championship for Harley-Davidson. In honour of historical motorcycle rally Harley-Davidson lets out FXB Sturgis, equipped кевларовым a belt and the black engine in volume 80куб.дюймов (1311 cubic sm). It is presented FXWG Wide Glide 1980 modelling years.
On February, 1981 26th managing directors Harley-Davidson have signed documents on intention to redeem a share of company at AMF. In the middle of June this event has been confirmed officially. Expression “an eagle soars in loneliness” (The Eagle Soars Alone) became, in literal sense, winged. Scott Parker (Scott Parker) begins sports career in command Harley-Davidson. He will win 93 stages of the National championship, and 9 times for 10 years become the champion. Scott Parker – the most successful racer in the history of a command.
1982 It is presented FXR/FXRS Super Glide® II with rubber plugs of a suspension bracket and a new frame for ruler Sportster. Three prize-winning places in the National championship are occupied with racers Harley-Davidson. Scheme The Materials As Needed (MAN) – details Comes into force and materials are made strictly in that quantity which is necessary for manufacture. It leads to reduction of price and improvement of quality of production.
1983 Begins the activity Harley Owners Group® (HOG). For six years the quantity of members will exceed 90000, and by 2000th their year there will be a half-million.
1984 Harley-Davidson represents engine V2j Evolutionj in volume of 1340 cubic sm which is established on five models, including absolutely new Softail® the design simulating a rigid frame and hidden by shock-absorbers of a back suspension bracket becomes which distinctive feature.
1986 manufacture Heritage Softail® Begins. Actions Harley-Davidson appear at the American stock exchange. It occurs for the first time since 1969 – the moment of merge with AMF. Family Sportster receives engine Evolution V-twin. Harley-Davidson gets shares of company Holiday Rambler Corporation – the manufacturer кемперов.
1987 Actions Harley-Davidson appear at the New York stock exchange. Harley-Davidson opens the program “Buy Back” which offers зачесть cost XLH 883 Sportster in exchange for FL or FX.
1988 Together with FXSTS Springer® Softail® the plug comes back параллелограммная, is presented Sportster 1200. Harley-Davidson celebrates the 85 anniversary of the company. Action has visited 60000 admirers of mark. Mobile museum Harley-Davidson begins the travel on the country. In an exposition the classical motorcycles, memorable things, the facts of rich history of the company. Scott Parker (Scott Parker) gains the first of nine victories in the National championship. An unprecedented case in the history of a speedway.
1990 From the moment of representation in 1990 model FLSTF Fat Boy® instantly becomes a legend.
1991 Model 1991 FXDB Dyna Glide Sturgis® opens family Dyna.
1993 Harley-Davidson marks the 90 anniversary of the company. Action was visited nearby by 100000 persons on motorcycles. Harley-Davidson gets controlling interest Buell Motorcycle Company – the manufacturer of the American sports motorcycles equipped with engines Harley-Davidsonj XL 883 and 1200.
1994 Harley-Davidson begins performances in races Superbike with motorcycle VR1000 equipped with the engine with liquid cooling. Begins выруск models FLHR Road King®.
1995 By 30-year-old anniversary model Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® – receives electronic injection.
1996 Begins work дистрибьюторский the centre of spare parts and the accessories, located in Franklin, the State of Wisconsin
1997 Begins work the new industrial centre the area more than 20000 sq.m. the Building Villi Dzhi (Willie G is devoted. Davidson). The division on release of engines and transmission on Capitol Drive expands manufacture. Release of units for family FL is translated on the newest factory located in Menomonee Falls. On Capitol Drive there are the shops making engines for XL, and also branch of spare parts and accessories. The first Sportster descends from the conveyor of new factory, the area nearby 30000кв.м in Kansas City.
1998 On celebrating of 95th anniversary Harley-Davidson in Milouki arrives more than 140000 motorcyclists. In Brazil begins work assembly factory – the first outside of the USA. Harley-Davidson gets the remained 49 % of actions Buell Motorcycle Company.
1999 New engine Twin Cam 88® is established on motorcycles of families Touring and Dyna.
New model FXSTD Softail® Deuce ™ On motorcycles of family Softailj of 2000 modelling year is presented 2000 Public established двигательTwin Cam 88B ™ which distinctive feature is presence of balancing shaft. As an option for motorcycles of family Softailj of 2001 modelling year the system of injection of fuel is offered. Manufacture of easy motorcycle Buell Blast® with the one-cylinder engine begins. The motorcycle receives good responses and becomes the core for courses on training to driving on a motorcycle, organised through dealer centres Harley-Davidson and Buell (Rider "s Edge® Academy of Motorcycling).
2001 As a novelty of 2002 modelling year it is presented VRSCA V-Rodj – the descendant well-known racing VR-1000. V-Rod – the first motorcycle Harley-Davidson equipped with system of injection of fuel, the engine with the top arrangement of cam-shafts and liquid cooling. Ввводятся in a system two industrial centres in Tomahawk and York.
2002 manufacture new Buell® Firebolt® Begins. In honour of 100-year-old anniversary Harley-Davidson in July from Atlanta starts motocross Open Road Tour.
2003 Buell Motorcycle Company represents new Lightning® XB9S
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