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Symbol of American individualism

Harley-Davidson has a storied past beginning in the days that U.S. roads were so bad that a motorcyle provided one of the best modes of transportation. A depression, the Interstate Highway Act, wars and an unsuccessful merger with AMF are all part of this story. As stated on its web page, Harley-Davidson began in a shed, went to war, became the symbol of American individualism and ended up "king of the road", all in 95 years. Buying a Harley is not acquiring a product but buying an experience and even a life style say its enthusiasts.

During the 1970s Japanese competition threatened the very existance of Harley-Davidson that was at that time a subsidiary of American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF). In 1981 thirteen members of Harley-Davidson management led by Vaughn Beals purchased the company in a leveraged buy-out. In the subsequent five years the company was streamlined and it refocused its efforts to improve its market share through a major improvment in product quality. Many of the improved manufacturing techniques were learned from the Japanese. Regardless of the source, Harley-Davidson once again has a strong but not dominant position in the heavy-duty segment of the U.S. motorcycle market.

Christopher "Ride with Me" Motorcycle Medal

St. Christopher "Ride with Me" Motorcycle Medal--Keychain, BH010

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We use them for our motorcycle keys, and it is a comfort to have them dangling from the ignition while we are riding, to know that St Christopher is watching over us. For those who would like to feel some security while riding, as well as have a stylish accessoty, this would be a perfect combination.

Large Harley-Davidson Logo Utility Mat

The Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson

The Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson [Hardcover]

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PlastiColor 1002 Large Harley-Davidson Logo Molded 14" x 17" Utility Mat

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

This mat is perfect for placing under your Harley if you happen to have an oil leak and want to keep your garage floor clean! It looks great under the Harley too.

Harley-Davidson® Skull Money Clip. Raw Nickel finish.

Harley-Davidson® Skull Money Clip. Raw Nickel finish. Made in USA. 99453-06V

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I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loved it. It is pretty tight but will loosen up as you use it.

Harley Davidson Classic Motorcycle Art Poster

Hog Heaven: The Story of the Harley-Davidson Empire

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Hog Heaven: The Story of the Harley-Davidson Empire (2003)

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Harley Davidson Classic Motorcycle Art Print POSTER - 13x19

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Harley Davison Fleece Blanket

The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection

The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection [Paperback]

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Harley Davison Fleece Blanket

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1935 Harley Davidson motorcycle by Seattle Municipal Archives

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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Harley Davidson History And Time Line

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Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles Towel

Covers your hitch receiver tube to keep it clean and provide a more finished look

PlastiColor 2216 Harley-Davidson Full-Color Aluminum Hitch Plug

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Harley Davidson "Wings" Fleece Blanket

1977 Lowrider print

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Harley Davidson "Wings" Fleece Blanket (Measures Approximately 50" x 60")

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Legendary Harley Davidson Belt Buckle

The Old Man and the Harley: A Last Ride

The Old Man and the Harley: A Last Ride Through Our Fathers' America [Hardcover]

Legendary Harley Davidson Belt Buckle

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Harley Davidson 1200N Knighster

Harley Davidson 1200N Knighster by kundun9469

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Harley-Davidson Men's Distortion Boot

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Harley-Davidson Men's Distortion Boot,Black,9.5 M

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This boot is much more comfortable than I thought it would be. I wouldn't run a marathon in them, but I can wear them all day and be perfectly comfortable. The boot has an attitude to them, even when you're not wearing them! Access in and out of the boot is very easy with an easy zipper pull on the inside of the boot. The straps are adjustable (not just decoration) to make the boot a little tighter if needed (those with lower insteps). I've worn them a lot over the last couple of months and they are starting to break in really nicely. None of the buckles or metal pieces have fallen off or rusted, and they don't show any indication of doing so. Overall, a very good boot for the right wardrobe.

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Biker Babe on a Hawg - Poster by TheBikerWeb

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Harley Davidson Heritage Classic Motorcycle Covers

Harley Davidson Heritage Classic Motorcycle Covers w/ Lock & Cable

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My husband is very very picky about what goes on his Harley and accessories. He was wary when I told him about his gift, but he was very pleased with the cover. it is now covering his precious Harley and he loves it!!

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H-D Tool Kit

This is the ideal carry-along tool kit for your Harley-Davidson®

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H-D Tool Kit 94819-02

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A Biker Lives Here

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Harley-Davidson® Men's Hooded Skull Sweatshirt.

Harley-Davidson® Men's Hooded Skull Sweatshirt. Drawstring. Embroidery. HD 99035-08VM (X-Large)

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

Great looking sweatshirt, cool skull image on front and back, the material is heavy weight and warm, not cheap and thin like others. Looks and feels top quality!

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Harley-Davidson® Men's Bar & Shield Logo Tri-Fold Short Wallet

Harley-Davidson® Men's Bar & Shield Logo Tri-Fold Short Wallet. 99501-08VM

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Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Everything You Need to Know

I am still a beginner on riding, and I read this book cover to cover. Lots of good information written by someone that you can tell has been riding for years. I am a firm believer about learning from someone elses mistakes. This book takes you through the different models, and the stuff you learn only from riding for years. While no book can teach you things you really need to know from years of riding, this book will deninitely get you up to speed to make intellegent choices from purchasing a bike, helmet and rain gear, riding tips, and the stuff that will get you up to speed.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Everything You Need to Know

by: Bill Stermer

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Harley Davidson Legend

On The Road

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The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection

by: Darwin Holmstrom

Amazon Price: $20.96 (as of 02/16/2012)

The quality of the photographs is spectacular. It's one thing to see a crystal clear studio photo of a brand new bike in a brochure, but to see all of these incredible motorcycles photographed this way is a real treat.

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foneGEAR Harley Davidson Case

foneGEAR Harley Davidson Case (Black)

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105th Anniversary Edition of the Harley-Davidson® Ride Atlas of North America.

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For the Harley rider that has 'everything', my guy didn't have a Harley Davidson Road Atlas! He was pleasantly surprised with this gift, and spend a good hour on Christmas morning looking over it & making comments. So apparently for such an inexpensive item, I make a good choice! :)

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Harley-Davidson Cycles: Country Road Songs

Amazon Price: $43.95 (as of 02/16/2012)

Great mix for that Sunday afternoon run. Perfect for back road rides. It's the journey, not the destination.

Shovel head

- Panhead A term used to describe a type of motor Harley used in their motorcycles from '48 to '65.

- Harley-Davidson built push-bikes between 1917 and 1923

- During the First World War Harley-Davidson provided more than twenty thousand Harley Davidson bikes.

- In 1966 Harley Davidson introduced the "shovel head" engine.

- In 1991 All Harleys change to five speed transmission.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Everything You Need to Know

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Biker Vamp Adult Halloween Costume

Biker Vamp Adult Halloween Costume (One-Size (Standard))

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Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present

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She's My Harley Davidson

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iHome HDP66 2.1 Harley-Davidson Headlight Speaker System for iPod

iHome HDP66 2.1 Harley-Davidson Headlight Speaker System for iPod (Silver)

Amazon Price: $42.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

Coffee Gift Basket Picturing Picturing Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Coffee Gift Basket Picturing Picturing Harley-Davidson Motorcycle - Coffee Gift Basket

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He's A Motorcyle Man

Motorcycle Gift: He's a Motorcycle Man Gift Basket

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Harley Davidson Motorcycle and US Flag

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Painting Motorcycles

How to: Custom Paint & Graphics - Graphics for Your Car, Motorcycle, Truck, Street Rod

by: Jon Kosmoski

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1990 Heritage Classic Harley Davidson, New York City, USA

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Power Wheels Harley Rocker

Power Wheels Harley-Davidson Rocker

Amazon Price: $154.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

My nephew (and his Daddy) love love love this bike! GREAT wow gift for under the Christmas tree. Easy to put together, and not too whimpy in power. My little daredevil is going to get a lot of fun time out of this toy.

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Hot Bike (1-year auto-renewal)

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Fast Harley

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Harley-Davidson Century

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1996 Harley Davidson by Battistinis Custom

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Harley-Davidson® Men's Oversized Skull Knit Cap

Harley-Davidson® Men's Oversized Skull Knit Cap. One size fits most. 99472-10VM

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 02/16/2012)

Harley Davidson Cake Topper - PopTop

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2003 Sportster

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KidKraft Harley Davidson Roaring Softail Rocker

Harley-Davidson (, formerly HDI), often abbreviated H-D or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, it was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression.http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/1268626.html?page=2 Harley-Davidson also survived a period of poor quality control and competition from Japanese manufacturers.

The company sells heavyweight (over 750 cc) motorcycles designed for cruising on the highway. Harley-Davidson motorcycles (popularly known as "Harleys") have a distinctive design and exhaust note. They are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper style of motorcycle. Except for the modern VRSC model family, current Harley-Davidson motorcycles reflect the styles of classic Harley designs. Harley-Davidson's attempts to establish itself in the light motorcycle market have met with limited success and have largely been abandoned since the 1978 sale of its Italian Aermacchi subsidiary.

Harley-Davidson sustains a loyal brand community which keeps active through clubs, events, and a museum. Licensing of the Harley-Davidson brand and logo accounted for $40 million (0.8%) of the company's net revenue in 2010.

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KidKraft Harley Davidson Roaring Softail Rocker

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Harley-Davidson VRSC

The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) family of cruiser motorcycles was introduced in 2001 in a single model called the V-Rod. The V-Rod was developed by Harley-Davidson to compete against Japanese and American muscle bikes. The "V-Rod" made use of the Revolution engine, developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in Harley public production history, features overhead cams, and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinct from other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It can be easily identified by the 60-degree V-twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. A distinct difference between the V-Rod and all other Harley production motorcycles, is the location of the fuel tank. The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the driver on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement, the "tank" in this place is simple dressing, hiding the frame. Loosely based on the VR-1000 superbike, it continues to be a platform around which Harley-Davidson builds drag-racing competition machines. All VRSC models are produced at Harley-Davidson's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations facility in Blue Springs- Kansas City, Missouri.

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BONNIE SPRINGS CHOPPER

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"Perfect Angels", the world's only motorcycle gang dance team.

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Harley-Davidson Hummer

The Hummer was a motorcycle model manufactured by Harley-Davidson from 1955 to 1959. However, the name "Hummer" is now used generically to refer to all American-made single-cylinder two-stroke Harley-Davidson motorcycles manufactured from 1948 to 1966.Harley Hummer . Com These motorcycles were based on the DKW RT125, the drawings for which were taken from Germany as war reparations after World War II.Harley Hummer Club - History RT125 drawings were also given to the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union as war reparations, resulting in the BSA BantamWilson, H. "The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle" p. 37 Dorling-Kindersley Limited, 1995 ISBN 0 7513 0206 6 and the MMZ M-1A Moskva, later known as the Minsk.Wilson, H. "The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle" p. 305 Dorling-Kindersley Limited, 1995 ISBN 0 7513 0206 6

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