History of Harley-Davidson Mortorcycle

A short history on probably the most iconic motorcycle and well-known brand in the world today...Harley-Davidson. Used Harley-Davidson Motorcycles goo.gl/GV9Gp2

[@MrChopp3r]

I'm 63 years old and one of the things on my bucket list is getting myself a Harley and ride from Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 all the way to Sturgis bike week some day.

[@geraldkriel3267]

I'm from South Africa, my dad and I work in the united States on an agricultural program, my dad had a Harley sportster that he won in a competition in 2006 but had to sell it in 2012 after the 2008 recession caught up with us. Last year I bought myself a 2015 sportster in Iowa I want to get my dad a Harley too but money is tight so we'll take whatever we can buy used and ride to Sturgis this year and hopefully yellowstone too. It doesn't have to be a Harley although a Harley is preferred for the experience. But don't let brands hold you back just get something and ride, enjoy the experience, you could always trade in for a Harley later.

[@kodyjuan5548]

@MrChopp3r You get that bike and get out there brother! Don’t wait!

[@matthewcanfield6748]

my whole life i wanted A Harley. No other. Finally at 44 i bouvht a new Softtail. Its a dream come true.

[@67516]

been riding h.d since I was 17 yrs. old. started on a 64 pan I'm 63 now and am building a 113 twin cam in my spare bedroom

[@beerrunner8153]

32:21 That's the one I have. A heritage softail classic. This style has been around a long time and it works.

[@justinhighdesertkeeper9251]

Harley Davidson has always been in the back seat. I am a real man of family and growing older (45) . Most of my elders have passed along with my wife. It was a terrible time to watch . To see all of the car companys fold really added to my love of the past . I still have my late wifes 05 XLC . I have a thought that no matter what that These motorcycles will be here forever and keep us on the ground . God Bless the rock of Harley-Davidson. Always there when you need them. Never leave ya

[@Bennybeenhad99pts]

Damn right brother. I’d buy other bikes but I’d never not have a Harley to ride.

[@samuelleigh207]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@samuelleigh207]

,,,

[@robertreaksecker1918]

@@samuelleigh207 has always had the

[@gilberrodarte2116]

⁶_

[@williedevine697]

Best video of the year...once you ride a Harley you'll always be a Harley rider..love me some Harley Davidson..

[@alexneville8168]

I'm 34. Just bought my first.

[@cowboyanimal6700]

It's great that you're committed to physical activity. The Harley is a mean machine dedicated to helping even the strongest of men push a steel gym piece for miles and miles. Great for cardio.

[@itsover3841]

I don't have a Harley but I do ride but man I love that song inbetween the documentary

[@williamward7707]

My Hog kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y2XqeKeaZrqK8

[@markwhatley9955]

I’m 65 and a first time Harley owner. Now I can say I’m a returning customer. It’s different on a Harley.

[@KD-nb3mp]

Same here! Always owned japanese bikes and really liked them but now i bought a harley and its the greatest thing ever. Its hard to explain but im not gonna turn back.

[@cowboyanimal6700]

@@KD-nb3mp So you reckon China is better?

[@KD-nb3mp]

@@cowboyanimal6700 Nope. My harley is an early Evo. Those didnt have chinese parts on them.

[@tylerphoenix2255]

Im just getting into motorcycles and i live literally right next door to a Harley Davidson dealership and i want my Harley now

[@servicarrider]

Do yourself a favor and find yourself an Indian dealer.

[@Faq-ubeach]

Yes because we should believe what Sonny barger said. Eye roll. Buy what you want man. Don't let people sway you with negative opinions. I personally have had great luck with Harley's and they've all been quality/reliable...but buy what you like and ride. That's the most important thing.

[@kelliegrase4658]

servicarrider that would be a stupid move

[@kelliegrase4658]

Eric Hartmann nah that’d be a stupid decision. Why support another country?

[@arielraya5979]

Lucky, at least u get a head start

[@brucesanders9311]

Reading some of the negative comments is sad.a Harley Davidson is not a maintenance free machine. And haveing mechanical aptitude all though not a requirement for owning one. Is deffinetly a plus. Actually owning a unique machine that you yourself conceived and built is a spruce of intense pride and accomplishment not unlike ownership. Wich the bottom line is. If it has to be explained to you you won't understand it anyway.

[@kitsunepalmer5129]

Which is it: are Harley owners too dumb to articulate what makes their bikes good or are the plebeians who don’t own them too dumb to understand anything explained to us?

[@xSirDudex]

The mini-series Harley and The Davidsons brought me here. Best thing I've watched in awhile.

[@randalcard888]

good vid. actually watched the whole thing. .im on my 3 rd hd. love my 94 roadking..

[@johnhesler3860]

I like watching your videos and as I can see everyone else here enjoys them as well. Hope all is well.

[@garyseaman6105]

An excellent film. Thank you very much.

[@PeterDad60]

Love my Harley's that's for sure!

[@edmorris7408]

1200 Sportster, Night Train, Heritage Softail, and presently ElectraGlide Classic, and still looking forward to my 5th Harley. Can you tell I'm hooked? At 71 years old, I try to ride daily and I am not a fair weather rider by any means!

[@briangleason5597]

Ride safe, ride hard.

[@bigdeal6852]

Ed Morris Wow ! I thought I was bad ...I have a Anniversary Sportster and a 2002 Heritage and working on a low rider and to have it custom painted. Even my Bulldog is named Harley ! 🤣. But you "might" have me beat ! 🤣🤣

[@bobgil3464]

Willie G signed my ball-cap a few years back in Daytona. My most cherished possession.

[@thehexter1]

The Dudley Perkins SF dealership they spoke about just sold and now called SF Harley Davidson. Sad end to a dealership that was over 100 years old. The last several years they have been in South SF, bought 2 bikes from them and almost a 3rd.

[@jmelcher4]

My 1st scoot was an AMF ‘77 FLH which I loved. Since then I’ve had 6 baggers and 1 customized ‘07 FLHPI. YEP…kinda have that HD blood.

[@speedyspeed8492]

Its funny I always got pulled over by the cops for screwing around on my sports bike now I screw around on my Harley and speed just like I did on the other bike but I never get pulled over. LoL

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I rode dirt bikes for a couple decades and raced MX for about a decade, so my speed is all gone. I ride my Harley like a grandmother. In fact, my 90 year old mother drives a car faster than I do today. But at 57, and 18 years off, I picked up a dirt bike again and am looking forward to Michigan trails. My mother chickens out there, Ha!. :)

[@03Grunt-arrino]

Same

[@timothyking2296]

The cops are scared of you now. They don't want you banging their old ladies and daughters.

[@chrisblester37]

He blown all the cops and are sick of him now

[@larrymorgan776]

@@EarthSurferUSA 11qq0

[@SuperSomeone1984]

new owner of a 2017 883 Iron...love my Harley

[@julesmylius9205]

Great vibes fascinating depth of reference to detail and interesting obsessive bikers

[@03Grunt-arrino]

That ‘77 @ 46:00 really was ahead of its time. Looks just like the ‘21 Low Rider S

[@jerodmmartinez]

Bought my first bike which was a Honda shadow 750, 2 months after I turned 21 now I’m 23 with a 86 harley heritage softail flst evo and I’ve never been happier life is short and I’ll never be scared or regret making the purchases.

[@jamesmoscone3643]

I started on a Suzuki marauder and had a few 70's Hondas, my wife bought me my first Harley as a wedding gift and my second Harley after our son was born

[@davidhicks5482]

@@jamesmoscone3643 I started on a Suzuki VZ800 Marauder and now have a 2008 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic.

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

Harley-Davidson is the most stylish and the most beatiful bike in the world. Sure, the Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda are cool as well, but since I'm a cruiser and no speed freak, the Harley takes the cake! Greetings from Germany :)

[@joelbrittenour8197]

I cruise my Honda and yes sometimes speed ,I'm 64 and not a freak.

[@bigdeal6852]

And sounds good to !

[@666madmal]

Awesome video! Cheers, Mal

[@remingtonpower7811]

Great video. Thank you.

[@maxdavies5776]

What comes to mind is the Armstrong sidley Aston martin shock unit underslung for rear arm shock & damper unit. I looked online couldnt find the unit i remember. Its a single cast internal unit.

[@juancarlosmartinez1718]

Got my first Harley (05 FXDL) as a gift for my birthday this year and it was love at first sight. I am now customizing it to add my own personality to it and can't wait to have finished!

[@cullenmurray3649]

Hell yeah! But just fyi, your never really finished.. haha

[@billburnett9492]

Enjoyed it very much. Been riding H-D's since the 60's.

[@13Maria.Cortez13]

Awesome 😎

[@rizkyfauzan7643]

ILike it of History Harley Davidson Motorcycle thank you very much two Brothers Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson 👍

[@jpc123ful]

Aside from the background music this documentary pretty good and informative.

[@waynekeller7532]

Ride to live live to ride

[@randhalljoss6762]

i got a dyna wilde gluide 2000,H-D hare speciale bike,but i'm still in love for 1950's-60's britisch motor-bike(caferacer-the britisch way of hotroad)

[@grissomnumber1]

Damn. Hands down this was a totally dope and awesome documentary. Well done.

[@dannymccollum1708]

just learned plus got my motorcycle endorsement plan on getting an 883 my dad owned a softail standard and ever since he bought that bike I knew what I wanted to do 😎

[@rodroyo]

Great video!

[@Shanzha23]

oh yes. one of my favourite documentaries

[@Paiadakine]

Back in the 80's and 90's I worked at Hughes Aircraft and the chief engineer on the program ride a Harley. He was a great guy. I rode a Yamaha back then. Its not often you hear about someone that worked at Hughes any more (53:23). Even more rare, some one that worked at Ford Aerospace and North American Rockwell. They must have been in Orange County interviewing folks.

[@maxdavies5776]

I use a 1" strap of sheet metal in a strait pipe tip coiled round internal fit bolt on. Can cable operate.?

[@richardherron7670]

when I bought my 2016 Fatboy total elation I'm six foot four 275 lbs I feel like it's Taylor made for me it's like that custom suit you buy thank you Willie G and Louie Netz for a great design

[@rizkyfauzan7643]

Will Harley and Arthur Davidson thank you very much 👍good job

[@EarthSurferUSA]

They lived in a time,-----when government did not stop you. Must have been a very exciting time for active minds.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Was the 1920's "JD models" (min 11:15), really up to 1212cc, (which is the stated 74ci)? I don't think so at that time. Who is wrong?

[@iRoHit17]

Hey..dis same song wich is playd @ d start ,is bin playd by coldplay in GOT vdo..???

[@SaiKumar-wd4hj]

superb video

[@JohnnyRebKy]

That God for the Evolution engine. It saved their ass big time.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

I'm okay with Harley Davidson motorcycles, though large, heavy, cruiser-style motorcycles aren't exactly my thing. I tend to want middleweight, standard or adventure-style bikes. Several of my best friends ride Harleys however, and I appreciate all the history and American pride associated with the brand. I especially like all the custom ones around, and respect the artists/fabricators/mechanics/enthusiasts who create and own them. I have had the opportunity to ride many of them over the years, and have done several long rides on them. And I can tell you that no bike munches highway miles and coddles your weary bones on a long trip quite like a road-ready Harley Davidson. I have always ridden Japanese bikes though, and unfortunately, several of the biggest douche-bags I've ever met in 50 years of avid motorcycling were rude, loudmouthed, outspoken Harley riders who absolutely hated my guts after simply seeing my non-Harley bike. A few of them over the years were actually ready to fight about it. So excuse me if I am somewhat cautious and slow to approach or try to get to know just anybody I happen to see on them.

[@billmago7991]

Love your Matchless insignia ❤❤

[@jdsimonfpv5867]

Ran multi spindle automatic screw machines at Harley Davidson York plant in 1982. Bought an FXE while there. 20% employee discount and a $500 rebate made finance about $4000. Sold to a friend and stolen from another friend 10 years ago or so. My middle bike of 3. Was about 25 when bought. Sold after son was born.

[@troynov1965]

I thought Vincent broke the land speed record a few years later at Bonneville. Maybe they mean the record at Daytona in the pre Bonneville era.Which of course it will never be broken as they do not do speed runs there anymore.

[@bill2953]

"It's the Ferrari of motorcycles." The Ferrari design team rolls on the floor laughing.

[@michaelmatthews5892]

What's so funny it is what it is an American motorcycle with the domino effect you know the girls tattoos parties long rides more girls a lot of parties...

[@derekcollins1972]

Neat video from the 80's.

[@kennethpetersen822]

great video

[@willyherrebaut1318]

67j and with FXDCI 2010 verry happy ..hypercharger, perf. exhausts and stage 3 tuned ===heaven from H🥰olland

[@kennethhigdon1159]

I just got my first Harley, a 1975 sportster 1000 electric start

[@townhall05446]

And your '75 looks a lot like my '07 and a lot like a '57. Harley has refined the bike massively over the years, the frame, engine, everything, yet they have kept the basic look and character of the bike intact for half a century and more. Their look is classic.

[@snakebite6511]

75 Sportster or 07 Sportster, they look the same not because their look is classic, more because Harley has no imagination which is why my 73 FLH looks the same as a 17 Road king, well actually my 73 FLH looks better. All in all, i am done with Harley, last Harley i bought was a 2007 Harley Rocker C, gorgeous bike and today they call it a Breakout lol. Harley really needs new designers and have style and taste and Harley owners need taste also, every Harley on the road is black, nothing unique about owning a Harley, they are black, big deal. After moving to Indian in 2014, I've never been happier, in fact, I'm probably going to be buying a 2017 Indian Chieftain this year and give my 2014 Indian Chief vintage to my wife.

[@3221newell]

Id like to say that harley Davidson gives the consumer a base product that is dependable and American made. In my book that is huge. Harley Davidson was made big by the guys that customized their Harleys. The harley Davidson of today still holds true to idea. I love Harley Davidson thru and thru. Do I think they could give us a little more? Yes I do. BUT they are still giving us exactly what we want and that's a badass American made bike and a culture like no other and absolutely like no other manufacturer of anything has ever done.

[@martincvitkovich724]

That Japanese wiring goes on all bikes. I had a new Kaw that had defective wiring harnes

[@michaelsmith1094]

Kenneth, My first Harley was a 76 Sportster bi-centennial edition. I just loved that bike leaks and all. I used to drive it into my apt kitchen every night and put a turkey dripping pan under it. It really didn't leak that much.

[@maxdavies5776]

I would use a 6" muffin fan thermo couple accessory for rear cylinder. Mounting brackets im not sure.

[@maxdavies5776]

I like the after market magneto dizzy lockable.

[@mechalovessquirrels]

Harley owners are passionate and i love them

[@jakem10100]

Love em. Anyone know the name of the song played in this video?? I need it in my life lol F great song 🤟

[@jayhernandez6241]

Proudly adding Color to the Harley Community, this Change is a beautiful thing 💪🏽🇺🇲

[@Joe-sz3rr]

RideOn. Harley~Davidson

[@gregorymccullough3801]

I ride a 96 XLH1200, with 30,000+ miles. Love Sportsters.

[@juliancontreras6507]

So many haters. Yet they're still here 😂

[@richardhoepfner1633]

I saw Robert Davi (Actor) somewhere around 9:00

[@maxdavies5776]

The side valve flat twin air cooled thermo fan & supercharged - military trike.?

[@arkapravadey9654]

which songs are playing in the background?? By the way this video is just fab... love Harley Davidson👊

[@photodeny]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6SnmK2fmMerl5I this is the song

[@KowboyUSA]

My first car was a 45ci 1954 H-D Servi-Car. Good times.

[@jumpsouth1]

Great Video. WOW>..

[@grandpandaman961]

i love the harleys man, but pisses me off when people say "they are the only bike" as if other motorcycles such as hondas and yamahas arnt real.....

[@Surftiva]

I've only owned a Honda Magna and Suzuki GS 750E back in the 80's and early 90's. I remember guys on Harley's would never wave to me on the road, guys on other bikes usually waved back. If I ever wanted to ride again (which I don't), I would buy a Harley but agree, people shouldn't feel like it's less cool to own a Honda or Yamaha, etc.

[@grandpandaman961]

EpiDemic117 my god....

[@chrismcdonaldracing]

Yea should respect and wave to every one on two wheels.

[@saxon1177]

I just read your comment after I posted mine and I agree with you. I often start to wave at passing Harley riders only to be stopped short because they beat me to the wave with "The Bird". I would also guess that about 95% or more of those supposed tuff guys in their black leather and patches wouldn't dare raise a finger if we were standing face to face. Not only because they then would be forced to act civil instead of an ignorant, snob-ass prick that thinks they can get away with it by staying on the throttle, but also because they could tell by the look in my eye they might pull back a broken finger. I just hate pricks in general, thanks to the work force, mainly.

[@townhall05446]

I owned a Honda and a few Suzukis including that weird Wankel RE-5 job and a GS1000... after many years not biking I just bought a 2007 Sportster. One thing has to be said for the Harleys, at least assuming they're mostly like mine. I added forward controls, replaced the exhaust system, moved the foot pegs and did other things and the bike was a dream to work on compared to my old Suzukis. They used aluminum phillips head screws - which often were stuck in place and the little tiny heads stripped out easily trying to get them to turn. Also on the Suzukis there was a ton of plastic on them. My Sportster has 100% high quality Torx or Allen socket head bolts on just about everything, and the only plastic is in the turn signal housings and the lenses; other than that there is no plastic anyplace. My Sportster is much better built. I remember stripping out screws and screw heads on my GS1000 when it was only a couple of years old. I did like my GS1000 but it wasn't built like a Harley.

[@Soldier53flyer]

Thank God for 1981 and HD getting back the CO.

[@AbdullahsharabiSharabi]

Its my dream to buy Harley Davidson bike

[@nickdownard543]

My dad has a 1991 springer softail

[@abdullaibrahim6033]

Very rich history!.

[@elpochodf]

Abdullah Alshafeei, A rich history is the one Honda has !! 700 Moto G.P. victories !!

[@pickedwisser]

Actually you missed the fact that the first bike was built in Angus, Scotland, ABERLEMNO , CHECK IT OUT.

[@jos642]

Been putting since the 70’s n it just keeps getting better every day ❤🙏GOD is GREAT ❤️GOD is L❤️VE 🙏❤️🙏

[@mattb3283]

My first harley was a 59 sporster..I sold it some years ago and regret that decision to this day. I'm 53 and I now have a 17 street glide that i have kept mostly stock. It's amazing how 99% of motorists don't tailgate me or pass with a wider gap than nessary when I'm riding...not the same when I'm driving my 4 wheeler.

[@alexneville8168]

I'm 34. Just bought an 883 Sportster. My first bike ever.

[@cowboyanimal6700]

That's because most Harley parts are made in China and the drivers are worried a piece might fall off of your bike.

[@mattb3283]

@@cowboyanimal6700 so are most imports..Infact most everything is made in China ..except babies..their made in vachina . .

[@cowboyanimal6700]

lol.@@mattb3283

[@openroadandoutdoors9716]

gotta love this stuff

[@michaelvicario2584]

Yes

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

I want a 1993 FXSTC Softail Custom. By the time I get it the way I want it, It will qualify for historical tags

[@servicarrider]

"You'll never wear out the Indian Scout, or its brother, the Indian Chief. They're built like rocks. To take hard knocks. It's the Harleys that cause the grief."

[@kelliegrase4658]

servicarrider so you have a verifiable source you can provide for said statement?

[@servicarrider]

@@kelliegrase4658 Certainly you can't be as ignorant as you present?

[@randymarks4011]

rode my 82flhs 1,200 miles to sturgis in 81, a group of us went, one on a darkhorse had a transmission failure and got trailered home, another on a newer scout had an electrical issue with only 800 miles on the bike? the rest were harleys and made the trip.

[@maxdavies5776]

I looked at center tank down draft air scoop tank.

[@gw035]

Did they paint by hand the Harley logo on the fuel tank or was it decals, stickers after 1914? Regards / Gustaf

[@shalomccs]

Many people got the legs and knees hurt when they tried to start the compression engine of the old glide models. They glide came out with an electric starter in 1969.

[@UncleRobsGarage]

Close 1965

[@vijaypai7480]

I LOVE HARLEY DAVIDSON. 😍 🥰 😘💖🏍️

[@RoachSanderson1987]

1970 xlch Sportster 900 hardtail chopper. Kick start only. Rear brake only. 1.4 gallon tank. Corbin Gentry king and queen seat. Chrome springer. Spoked wheels. I will ride it til I die.

[@irenediaz6704]

Someone know which is the song from the begining of the video start in sec 30?

[@stevezee5568]

Irene Diaz Wild Thing originally done by the Throggs

[@somewhiteguy3920]

I have always loved motorcycles and never owned a Harley saving up money trying to get a 883

[@FRCaars]

Nice story....

[@harishchaudhry1558]

I love Harleys.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

U mean people got to actually ride them during the shovelhead era?? My dad had one and it was broken more than it ran. Thank got for the evolution engine

[@TopTopTopD]

I traveled all through Europe and US on Harleys. My ultimate setup is 2 MC specific made luggage, one on passenger seat one on a cheap sissy bar. When I get to the hotel I take off the 2 bags which both have wheels and I am done. Takes 30 seconds. The tour pak they can easily steal btw.

[@Runeguy33]

Good infomercial.

[@rizkyfauzan2235]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON its The Best MOTOR CYCLE in the world 👍🌏

[@maxdavies5776]

Works great.

[@brucerobeson6760]

Not the fastest but the FINEST ride in motorcycling...Everytime I take out my 2016 FLSS Softail Slim, I get a comment , whether or not while moving or sitting still!!

[@kevinruddy448]

Yes then my comments are ("hey yenkee dickhead, get your arse off that piece of shite 🌰and get a real motorbike 🇬🇧, like a English one for instance, don't fall for the harley hype and cowshite 🐮, good luck Yankee person 🤞

[@jesse9816]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@mcjitsu]

HD was always a copy of the existing successful running and racing Indian motorcycles, already invented in 1901. They studied under Oley Evinrude, and Oley helped them fixed their first engines. Look it up. Indian had invented everything a modern motorcycle would need by 1907. In 1914 Indian invented an electric start, electric light model the Hendee Special.

[@MidTownSnipers_VHP]

True, but the Cowboys ride Harleys. As much as people talk heritage, it is mostly bs. People just roll with whatever is most popular amongst the majority.

[@pewpewoutdoors1969]

100% fact! I wish I could be an Indian guy but early Indians are impossible to find and if you find one you better pay up! I can always get a newer Indian but I love old bikes so much more! Maybe one day when I'm rich lol.

[@orinmcintosh4860]

@@pewpewoutdoors1969g

[@roberymcgoff1904]

That is correct sir. The owner of Indian also was dealer BSA and some other British bikes. Harley got in the game much later.

[@filthyanimal874]

Indians are for women 😁

[@paulvandevlasakker9589]

'Wild Thing' ... really?! So many times?! Nice film, but who did edit the music ... ?!

[@ALSomthin]

I always loved H.D. even as a kid. The first one I ever noticed was a police bike that was parked in my neighbors garage when not in use patrolling the streets of Milwaukee.

[@SuperYagnesh]

Whats the name of the songs played at the 16th Minute of this doumentary..?? Anyone knows it ??

[@punctumx]

i still searching what is that song

[@photodeny]

Bros - My hog. This is the song. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6SnmK2fmMerl5I

[@danielegrasselli2659]

Mike Mittenberg - My Hog

[@jbarbaree]

Enjoying this but that guitar riff is killing me....

[@murphfee617]

Awesome