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Was Cyprus, passed by Bikers club, I decided to come, inspired by memories, as I before the army drove the motorcycle, of course, not Harley-Davidson, and the easiest "Minsk", then "JAWA", "CZ". In general, I decided pofotkat.) Dream!





Two friends William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson started in 1901. make the bike with an engine in 1903. The project was completed with the help of his brother Arthur, Walter Davidson.



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Following this, a new project was launched with a more powerful engine and more modern design, going in the yard of the family Davidson, in the shed 3 by 5 meters, of course, most of the basic units were produced in the workshop of the railway station, where he worked as toolmaker older brother William A. Davidson .



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It was completed September 8, 1904 and on the same day, took part in motorcycle racing at State Fair Park. Edward Hildebrand, the driver in this race was the fourth. This race was the first documented appearance of Harley Davidson motorcycle.



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In 1905, it sold three bikes from the dozen who had gathered in the barn.



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In 1906 the first factory was built in the first year was raised 50 motorcycles in 1907. - 150 motorcycles, a contract was signed and Harley began buying for the local police, so the company has taken a good position in the market.



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Production of motorcycles has increased from 450 units in 1908 to 1,149 in 1909.



V1913 year old factory building was demolished, and in its place has risen a new five-story concrete factory, and by 1914 Harley Davidson has become a leading manufacturer of motorcycles in the United States.



In 1914, production - 16 284 cars.



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After the First World War 500 bikes have been ordered for the British Army - it was the first military order.



In 1917, the United States entered the First World War and the beginning of the bikes and ordered the US Army.



During the war, it has been ordered more than 20,000 motorcycles firm "Harley Davidson" for arming troops.



In 1920, the "Harley Davidson" - the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world, selling motorcycle dealers in 67 countries. Production was already 28,189 cars.



In 1921 the race was won after going the distance at an average speed of 160 km / h.



The company produces a variety of products with the logo of Harley-Davidson - clothes, shoes, furniture, utensils.



The peculiarity of the marketing policy of Harley - building a community of people is loyal to the brand.



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