From humble beginnings rose the giant that is
Harley-Davidson. Today their machines are iconic, but things didn’t always look
so rosy. The company has survived two world wars, the great depression and a
period of disreputability that had them teetering on the brink of extinction.
William Harley was 21 when he drew up plans for an 116cc engine, which was built and fitted to a pedal cycle. That was in 1901. He was joined by his friend Arthur Davidson, and together they worked on what was really a motor-bicycle. With the help of Arthur’s brother, Walter, they completed the project in 1903, however the boys were so dissatisfied with their first attempt, they scrapped the bike, but not without gaining valuable experience along the way.
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