Harley Davidson museum in America

Harley-Davidson Museum is a North American museum near downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin celebrating the history of over 100 years of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. (12,000 m2) or 130,000 square meters three building complex on 20 hectare (81,000 m2) along the banks of the Menomonee contains more than 450 Harley-Davidson and hundreds of thousands of artifacts from 106 years of history of Harley-Davidson Motor Company The museum is expected to attract about 300,000 visitors each year. History The museum opened to the public on July 12, 2008, on a 20 hectare (81,000 m2) locations in the Menomonee Valley. The museum is built in the historical area of ​​industrial Milwaukee .. Before buying a Harley-Davidson land from the city, the site was previously used by the Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Lakeshore (Sand Company), and Morton (Salt Company). In late February 2006, the design for the museum was inaugurated. design was created by James Biber partner at Pentagram Architects, his team, and Michael Zweck-Bonner, an associate at Pentagram, enterprise architecture. designing a museum for 8 years. On June 1, 2006, Harley-Davidson started the construction of the complex for $ 75 million, the groundbreaking ceremony which included the legendary Harley-Davidson, Scott Parker, broke ground by doing Burnout with Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster, instead of with a shovel traditional gold. This site includes a parking lot for 1,000 motorcycles and 500 cars. Facade Museum also comes with 17 feet (5.2 m) -tingginya. NOW WE LOOK LIKE WHAT museum

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Best Harley Davidson modification Universe

Speaking on the modification of Harley Davidson's best universal at this time of course you as a lover of motor modifications can easily find several examples of modified motor is, and as we all know that today you yourself can see a lot of concept motorcycle modification suitable to make the motor Harley Davidson becomes more interesting and cool so you can be more confident when riding a big bike from the United States. However, you should know that not all concepts suitable modifications to be applied to a Harley Davidson motorcycle, so you must choose one of the motors suitable modifications concepts for the Harley Davidson. For all of you who want to know what are the best Harley Davidson motorcycle modification of this, in this article we will present some examples of the results of modifications that have been done on a Harley Davidson proficiency level. And in this article, we will also little information about some of the things you should consider when modifying the motor so that you yourself can show good results with the modification that the Harley Davidson motorcycle. Examples of Best Modified Harley Davidson If you see from some of the best examples of Harley Davidson universal modifications that we have presented in this automotive article, there you can see the many changes that occur in the Harley Davidson motorcycle. And of course, any changes made to a Harley Davidson you should consider yourself so that you can show good results with a modification of Harley Davidson motorcycles are. In addition to pay attention to in terms of appearance, of course you also have to pay attention to in terms of the balance of the motor and engine performance that is owned by the motor so that you own bus still feel comfortable when driving circuitry Harley Davidson motorcycle that has been modified this. There are some other things you should consider so that you can show good results with MOGE modification from the United States. an on this occasion, that's all the information that we present to you all the best universal Harley Davidson modification. Hopefully automotive reviews that we have presented on this occasion can be a reference, who only and is useful for all of you. modifiikasi modified Harley best harley davidson motorcycle modification photo harley davidson harley davidson motorcycles latest 2015 Harley davidson motorcycle modification Harlay davison excellent modivikasi latest modification motorcycle harley davidson harley davidson harley davidson best sejagad modification and the price of motor modifications herley.

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Harley Davidson Street 500 variants cheapest HD Sapa Indonesia This Week

based on info from OTOMOTIFNET, there is an invitation bahwasaya entrance of MHD Indonesia are ready to launch HD Street 500 4-6 December 2015 in Jakarta Island there .... it turns out according to ndre Pudyastomo, Media Relations Dept. Marcomm Mabua Harley Davidson (MHD) on Thursday introduced a variant in addition to the latest HD models bring the HD 2015 are also all street 500, josss tenants ...

MOGE assembled in India is predicted to become the mainstay of HD in emerging markets. Because in India, HD Street removable ranging from Rp 79 million. the price is still no leaks bro, but in India alone HD street price is relatively cheap, only Rp equivalent. 79 million alone .. itungan short anyway if see spec below 500 cc, luxury sales tax HD Street just 60% only tax 79 million x 60% = Rp. Just 47.4 plus the cost = Rp. 79 + 47.4 = Rp. 126.4 alone yet the cost of test type yet the cost of passing notes Indonesia yet the cost of import keuntingan margin Mabua costs etc. hemm could be Rp. 200 millions ya here, the cheapest HD tetep interested ,, monggo

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Biography William Harley - Harley-Davidson Founder

Who does not know Harley-Davidson, a "Motor Gede (MOGE)" made in the USA are legendary and tough. Harley-Davidson was founded by two people that William Harley and Arthur Davidson. One of the original founders of Harley-Davidson, William Sylvester Harley was born December 29th, 1880, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Amrika States. William Harley is very ambitious, with good vision in the field of business, Harley began his career at age 15 when he started working in a factory bike. William Harley took an interest in the initial development of the bike, which sparked fascination of mechanics and engineering. With his friend Arthur Davidson, he began to gear bicycle with a motor engine. Working with Arthur Davidson who is a childhood friend, just as Harley, Arthur Davidson also had a thought in the field of mechanics. Both also share a deep interest on the bike and are confident they can create a new type of bike mechanic will be easier to use. Soon the two friends then began to experiment with a gasoline engine and try on their own bikes. In 1903 William Harley and Arthur Davidson, and two brothers of Arthur Davidson formed a company Harley Davidson Motor Company, a company motorcycle manufacturer who would be great in the world. Determined to make a better life for himself, Harley then left for college, he was the first in his family to college and eventually earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1907. After finishing studying, Harley then back to Milwaukee after college and began working again with Davidson to fulfill their dream to build a motorized bicycle. They start operating company Harley Davidson Motor Company from a small shed in the Davidson family backyard. Harley name installed in the beginning because the original idea came from thinking about the motorcycle. In the first year, the company produces three bikes, which includes bicycle cranks and pedals as well as the motor of the cylinder. Over the next few years, companies enhance the idea of ​​motorcycles and attract new businesses. In 1909, the company has its own factory, employs 35 workers and produces more than a thousand motorcycle per year. Behind the development of the company, William Harley is a perfectionist who create and install a two-cylinder engine first motorcycle in the world. He did it in 1907, and in just a few years later, then be patented V-Twin engine that later skyrocketed and help the growth of the company's production to 3,200 bikes a year. Over the next few decades Harley-Davidson continues to see a huge boost in sales and popularity. The US is currently participating in World War I. Thorough, US Military dared to put it the number one third of the total of 70,000 motorcycles were needed for the war. It was the right choice, because Harley-Davidson motorcycles to ease US forces in reconnaissance and delivery logistics to the forefront of the battle field. Finally, during the First World War, approximately 20,000 units of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were sent into battle. Although the remaining 14,600 units more that has not been produced since the end of the war, Harley-Davidson changed like a star. The motorcycle was received tremendous appreciation of the US public, as it is considered enough to help the country "Uncle Sam" in the battlefield. Image "Motor Nationalist" was pinned to the motorcycle community. A number of mass media crowded thrash "greatness" vehicle Harley Davidson. The slogan of "Uncle Sam's Choice; Harley-Davidson "was posted in one of the company's advertising in the 1920s. At that time, Harley-Davidson finally begin its golden period. Harley-Davidson went on to become a legend and was able to outperform its competitors to become the largest motorcycle company in the world up to the present. Until his death, William Harley proved instrumental in the success of the company and introduction of new motorcycles. He is a driver and have a passion to test his new bike. Harley died of heart failure on September 18, 1943. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum in Milwaukee. In 1998, he was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Columbus, Ohio as well known as the "Father of Harley-Davidson" with Arthur Davidson.

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Sometimes, things don’t work out like you planned

The doorbell rang and the courier stood there, holding a shoe-box size package with my name on it. I knew what was inside.

I carefully opened the box and took out the contents. It was a wooden model of a scooter. Most people would not give it a second glance, but it meant a lot to me. This had been half-way around the world and held by many people who all had one thing in common. We all liked and respected the man this model had come to represent. That man was Bob, who also went by the name of BobScoot.

Like many, I first met Bob electronically, when he either found my own blog, or I found his. Soon, we starting reading each other’s writings and probably like many, I was drawn to not just what he wrote, but the way he wrote it. Bob poured his heart and soul into his blog. Interesting, funny, moving and always full of pictures both good and ordinary, his blog postings told us about the man, what he liked, how he felt, his travels, and of course the odd things peculiar to Bob, like his pink Crocs, plus his wish to nearly always include a picture of his feet.

Many people followed Bobs blog. He seemed to be at the centre of like-minded people who enjoyed writing about their motorcycle travels. He was the one person we all read about, as his words and pictures were eagerly read many around the world.

Bob often offered his help. I remember I was about to go on a long motorcycle trip and wanting to film and then edit some videos, then this near stranger called Bob who lived thousands of miles away in Canada, offered his advice which was very gratefully accepted. I think that was typical of the man – he helped anybody that he could. He certainly helped me on a few occasions.

Bob died nearly a year ago. It was sudden and a shock. No doubt it hit his family very hard as I think there was no clue he was ill. I remember hearing the news and sitting there numb, as a good friend had been taken from us. Bobs last post on his blog was very typical – on holiday with his wife Yvonne, he posted pictures and words about the two of them driving his Corvette around Kentucky. I really miss reading his posts.

I met Bob just once. When I rode around the USA I didn’t go near to Vancouver where Bob lived, but I regretted that and afterwards made a special trip, renting a bike in Seattle, and rode to his house. Bob and Yvonne were as kind as I had expected, showing me around, taking me to dinner, letting me stay at their house and genuinely wanting to spend some time with another road traveller. Bob did that a lot. I enjoyed reading about his meetings with other moto-bloggers all over America. Not only did Bob read others’ blogs, but he wanted to meet the people as well. What a thoroughly nice guy he was. I remember he laughed when I arrived in Vancouver wearing a copy of his trademark footwear – pink crocs. Bob and I walked around Vancouver both wearing our amusing pink crocs. I am not sure what people thought, but I can imagine!

So, in honour of the man by those that knew him, this model, appropriately called ScooterBob, has been travelling around the world and has been taken to various places to be photographed with and by the people that knew Bob. It is a terrific idea and I really enjoyed seeing the mementos that people have also placed in ScooterBob’s box.

It seemed obvious to me what picture I should include first on this posting – here I am with one of my bikes, wearing my pink crocs, of course…..

ScooterBob, just outside London

While I live near London in England, I took ScooterBob to St Tropez in France on a motorcycle trip as that seemed the right thing to do. We rode from London through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and back into France to reach the Mediterranean Sea. On the way, Sonja (who knew Bob as well as most as she also lived in Vancouver for a while) joined our group as we made our way through Germany. I had intended to post many pictures of ScooterBob in these countries, but as the title of the post says, sometimes, things don’t work out like you planned. Rather embarrassingly, I managed to accidently delete most of my photographs of the trip. Initially, I was horrified, but in hindsight, that is not a bad thing, as it has allowed me to concentrate on writing something about Bob and remember him, rather than show pictures of where ScooterBob was taken.

So, here are just a few pictures, that don’t do justice to the Bob who took such great pictures himself.

Bless you Bob, you are missed by many.

ScooterBob meets the Leading Ladies

ScooterBob with Sonja, myself, and some new friends.

This would have been a great picture.  Thanks to Sonja for snapping me, snapping ScooterBob

ScooterBob at the H-D rally in St Stopez, picture courtesy of Sonja 

ScooterBob is now travelling once more, on his way to Shelia.

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Project Livewire Test Ride

I was very fortunate to be able to test-ride the new Harley-Davidson prototype electric motorcycle, called Project Livewire. Along with son Charlie, we had been invited to go to the Millbrook Proving Track to be one of the first to ride this bike in the UK.

Son Charlie, on the electric Harley-Davidson

First off, I have to say what an amazing experience it was riding this bike. It’s power and acceleration are amazing. 0-60mph on a motorcycle is pretty quick and the 300 volt battery certainly provides enough power to get you up to its restricted top speed of 91mph very quickly. The power is delivered very smoothly, with a constant rate of acceleration throughout the power range – it accelerates as quickly from 50-80 as is does from 20-50 mph – meaning you have to be prepared to hold on tight at any speed when you crank the throttle open.

Charlie setting off

The bike has no gears, no clutch, just a twist-and-go throttle that launches you surprisingly quickly. Of course, the bike is nearly silent, although Harley-Davidson have introduced some noise that is pretty reasonable at reminding you the motor is working hard. Having previously ridden somewhat odd completely silent electric motorcycles, this was a welcome addition.

The bike weighs 210kg or 463lbs, but it feels light and agile. It handles well and can certainly be thrown into the bends. We rode the bike for about 15 minutes and in just that short amount of time, it was easy to feel at ease with its handling. We were glad it was a gloriously sunny day which enabled us to enjoy the dry track to the full. We first took the bikes over Millbrook's Alpine course with steep inclines and both positive and negative cambered fast bends, before unleashing its power on the 2 mile circular speed track, where it was easy to ride the bike at its top speed quickly.

Range is the limiting issue with the bike at the moment. I am sure that Harley-Davidson will wait until the battery technology improves so that a 100+ mile range is possible before fully launching the motorcycle. That is, if they ever do. It is by no means certain that they will, but I for one would certainly be disappointed if they don’t.

Part of the purpose of the test-rides was for Harley-Davidson to solicit feedback on what riders thought of the bike and there was a good process in place to allow that to happen. Now, they wouldn't go to all that trouble if they were not going to take forward the manufacture an electric bike, would they?

My turn

What a bike! Would I want one? Err, yes! I know many will say this is not like a traditional Harley-Davidson and they want to retain their petrol-engined bikes and I would want to do that as well. But, this bike is so special, it will attract a new type of rider and certainly some of those who would like both petrol and electric Harley-Davidson's in their garage.

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Riding through Spain to the H-D Rally in Jerez in June?

If you are, you might want to consider this law regarding listening to music or communications systems, which includes motorcycle communications systems.

Basically, the use of any music or communication system with headphones or earphones is illegal. That means ear-buds for listening to music, or even speakers inside your helmet for talking to pillions or to other riders, is prohibited. You might want to consider this before riding in Spain.

This is the relevant part of the law, translated by Google…..

23514 Royal Decree 1428/2003, of November 21, by which approves the General Regulation Circulation for the implementation and development articulated text of the Law on traffic, circulation motor vehicles and road safety, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 339/1990 of 2 March.

Article 18, says: Article 18. Other duties of drivers. 1. The driver of a vehicle must maintain their freedom of movement, the required field vision and ongoing attention to driving, to ensure their own safety, the rest of the vehicle occupants and other users of route. For this purpose , you must take special care maintain proper position and that maintain other passengers, and proper placement of the objects or animals transported for no interference between the driver and any of them ( Article 11.2 articulated text). It is considered incompatible with compulsory attendance driving permanent use by the driver with the vehicle moving devices such as screens with Internet access , television monitors and VCR or DVD. Exceptions to these effects, the use of screens that are in view of driver and whose use is necessary for vision Access or down pedestrians or vision vehicles with rear camera manoeuvres and GPS device. 2. It is prohibited to drive and use headphones or earphones connected to receivers or sound players, except for the corresponding teaching and conducting aptitude tests open for obtaining driving licenses circuit two-wheeled motorcycle when so required by the Regulations on Drivers. Use is prohibited while driving mobile devices and other means system or communication, unless the development Communication takes place without using hands or use headphones, earphones or similar instruments (Article 11.3, second paragraph of text articles). Exempted from this prohibition agents authority in the exercise of the functions that have entrusted (Article 11.3, third paragraph of text Articulated). 3. It is prohibited in vehicles mechanisms are installed
or systems, instruments are carried or upgraded manner designed to evade surveillance the traffic police, or to be issued or made signs for this purpose, and the use of mechanisms radar detection.

So, the law is quite clear and you mustn’t do this.

A few years back, a friend and I were riding through Spain and we were using a bike-to-bike communications system to talk to each other as we rode. Early one morning, we were stopped by the Guarda Civil who, having seen the cables leading into our helmets, told us we must disconnect these and stop using them. They were very polite and told us it was illegal and didn’t prosecute us and we clearly were surprised by this unusual law.

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