| What is there to a Harley-Davidson that makes it | | | | jealous about it and admit that EVERYBODY will take |
| such a popular bike? | | | | a second glance and remark about the real cool |
| Is it the history behind it--or what? | | | | scene that these guys and gals portray. |
| It must be the oldest make bike in the world. | | | | They do look like they can be respected with their |
| Does it offer a softer ride than other bikes? | | | | leisurely, easy-going style. |
| It surely looks tough--as tough as a motorbike can | | | | It appears to be a "Grandpa" transporter, yet |
| be. | | | | thousands of youngsters buy one every year. |
| And yes, so do the owners of these magnificent | | | | Real facts about the Harleys and owners: |
| two-wheelers. | | | | 1. First built in 1901 by 3 Davidson brothers in |
| No, you cannot, dare not put your leg across the | | | | Milwaukee |
| frame of such a power machine without having the | | | | 2. By 1913, 13000 have been built |
| clobber that goes with it---leather jacket, bandana, | | | | 3. The police department started using it in 1907 |
| goatee---yes the full armor, because this is what I | | | | 4. Was rewarded with several awards |
| like to call There must be thousands of reasons | | | | 5. Types of engines built were a 74cu.in. V-cam, then |
| from Harley fans why they prefer this bike and | | | | 61cu.in.Knucklehead, then the all-famous Sportster. A |
| why they spend literally $1000's in modifying them, | | | | liquid-cooler engine was also built |
| more than they paid for it! | | | | So, what more does one want---being good-hearted, |
| Although never ridden a motorbike before in 65 | | | | relaxed, good camaraderie and a bike that most |
| years span, I cannot do otherwise but stare in | | | | people would really like to win in a competition. |
| admiration when one of these thunder machines, or | | | | Would you like to know more? |
| better, a whole pack, passes by. And lets not be | | | | |