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To begin with, the Harley-Davidson bike needs no introduction at all. Even for motorcycle ignoramuses who would not be able to tell the difference between a bike and a scooter, the name “Harley-Davidson” is common enough. It is a line of heavy-weight bikes with engines beginning from 750cc. it is manufactured in the state of Wisconsin, in the United States of America. Throughout the years, it has become a cult symbol, after being extensively used in literature and movies, the world over. It has been over a hundred years since the first time the Harley-Davidson came into existence, and even now, the craze shows no sign of abating. It is still a status symbol and online there are thousands and thousands of websites dedicated to the Harley culture.

A Harley has a mind-boggling array of parts which are available online as well, to make it easier for possessors of that bike. Different enterprises offer these parts at competitive rates. This makes it easier for clients to get a better deal. Parts like brakes, caliper rotors, dust covers, gear shifts, gauges, headlights…the exhaustive list is never ending. Not only that, for those who are looking for a cheaper deal, there are used parts which are available as well. To attract potential clients, parts are even available at discounts which start at 20% approximately. Prices of Harley-Davidson parts range from around $20 approximately depending on the parts and can go up to hundreds as well.

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The Harley Davidson motorcycle was and always will be an American icon. Although other American motorcycle companies have flourished, none has had the staying power of Harley. Over a hundred years after its inception, the Harley Davidson motorcycle company is stronger and better received by the American public than ever before. Its line of motorcycles is diverse enough that it appeals to both men and women and priced for those on a wide range of budgets. The bikes themselves are only the start. The clothing, accessories, and memorabilia are an extension of the motorcycle and the entire concept of the Harley lifestyle reaches outward to interest just about anyone with a fascination of two-wheeled transportation.

Harley Davidson began its illustrious history in Milwaukee, Wisconsin back in 1903. The pioneers were Bill Harley and Arthur Walter Davidson and the entire operation was located inside of a wooden barn built by Mr Davidson’s father. They woudl remain in the barn manufacturing their motorcycles until 1912 when they would relocate into a multi-level building, reportedly six stories high. The Harley Davidson motorcycle company was started with the design of a one cylinder engine which developed specifically for racing and grew from there. In 1905 they had produced eleven motorcycles and by 1908 the number had grown to one hundred fifty four. Continue reading ‘The Impact of Harley Davidson Motorcycles’ »

The Harley Davidson has always been the all American symbol for freedom and individuality. One of the first motorbikes of its kind, the Harley Davidson has been the symbol for being on the road and embarking on a roller coaster ride of reckless fortune. Over the years, the bike has been associated with a slew of American underground films, which include Kenneth Anger’s path breaking short film called Scorpio Rising. During the late 1960s, leading to the late 1970s which were the prime years of the Flower Power movement. Sex, drugs and rock n’ roll were in vogue then and this was where the concept of the hobo became increasingly popular. A short form of the expression “homeward bound,” the hobo was the man who gave up everything in search of a quest o a higher truth through which he tried to make sense of the reality around him. Jack Kerouac’s “The Dharma Bums,” and “On the Road,” were two prolific novels which emphasized on the spirit of freedom during that time.

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