In 1957, the Russians launched the first earth orbiting satellite, named Sputnik, which heralded the start of the space race. On the other side of the globe, Harley-Davidson launched a new motorcycle named the Sportster.
In 1957, the Russians launched the first earth orbiting satellite, named Sputnik, which heralded the start of the space race. On the other side of the globe, Harley-Davidson launched a new motorcycle named the Sportster. Maybe it was not quite the technological marvel that Sputnik was, but after 58 years of continuous production, the Sportster [...]
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The Vintage Motorcycle Alliance, LLC is proud to announce the 4th Annual “International Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show” in picturesque Eustis Florida at the wonderful Lake County Fairgrounds on March 6, 7 and 8, 2015. Last year’s association with the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club and the success of their sponsored antique motorcycle show and road run […]
In 1912, Harley-Davidson released a new single cylinder motorcycle designated the Model X-8-A. It was powered by the same tried and true 30.16 cubic inch F-head motor that Harley first released in 1909. What’s interesting about these early F-heads was that only the exhaust valve was operated mechanically, the intake valve was opened “automagically” using the pressure […]
In 1934, it looked liked Harley's gamble in the Far East was about to pay off. The Japanese Shinagawa factory was just one year away from becoming the first overseas factory to produce an 100% foreign made Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
In 1934, it looked liked Harley's gamble in the Far East was about to pay off. The Japanese Shinagawa factory was just one year away from becoming the first overseas factory to produce an 100% foreign made Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Ever since the first motorcycle was invented, militaries around the world have been looking for ways to convert them to mobile gun platforms. The first documented case of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle being used for this type of duty was during the Pershing Expedition in 1916, when the US Army was sent to Mexico to capture […]
