| The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has been | | | | on motorcycles that were produced after 1980 such |
| around for over 100 years and originally the machines | | | | as the Sportsters and Big Twins. |
| were built in a small wooden shed. Today however | | | | 5. Fat Head - This is a term used to describe the |
| these motorcycles have now become an luxury item. | | | | twin cam engine that the company brought into |
| However, there are many terms and words used to | | | | production in 1999 and is still to be found on many of |
| describe such motorcycles and below which may | | | | their machines today. |
| sometimes confuse novice and experienced riders . | | | | 6. Fat Boy - This is the bike that was ridden by |
| Below we take a look at some of these terms. | | | | Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator and has certain |
| The terms that one associates with Harley Davidson | | | | characteristics such clearly show what it is. The front |
| Motorcycles have been around for many years now | | | | disc wheel on this machine is solid and all gauges for |
| and below we look at some of the ones more | | | | the machine are mounted on the engine. This |
| commonly heard. | | | | particular motorcycle has now become the |
| 1. Ape Hangers - These are handlebars which have | | | | company's top selling model. |
| been elevated so that they raise the hands of the | | | | 7. Hardtail - This refers to any motorcycle within the |
| rider above their shoulders. | | | | Harley Davidson range where the frame has no |
| 2. Big Twin - This term relates to the larger sized | | | | suspension. Many of those who ride Harleys may also |
| engines used in Harley Davidson motorcycles. Models | | | | refer to this type of motorcycle as a rigid. |
| such as the Sportster come with engines ranging | | | | 8. Low Rider - This motorcycle first appeared on the |
| from 883 to 1200 cc (cubic centimeters), whilst most | | | | scene in the 1970's and it is because of the low riding |
| others have engines whose sizes range from 1340, | | | | position due to the lowered seat is what gives this |
| 1450 and 1584cc. | | | | machine its name. One of the motorcycles which are |
| 3. Bobber - This motorcycle is often referred to as | | | | classed as this type is the Harley Davidson Super |
| the Bobtail, and was one of the first custom | | | | Glide. |
| motorcycles to appear and dates back to the early | | | | 9. Shovelhead - This engine which has now been |
| 1950's and were used by men returning back from | | | | replaced by the blockhead was originally introduced |
| the Second World War. These were ridden as a way | | | | and fitted to Harley Davidson motorcycles from 1966. |
| of rekindling the thrill some of the got from flying | | | | It was the same engine that replaced the Panhead |
| fighter planes and all non essential items or extras | | | | engine which in turn had replaced the Knucklehead |
| were removed from the bike. This made them much | | | | engine that had been used in this company's |
| faster because there was far less weight on the | | | | motorcycles from 1936 to 1947. |
| machine. | | | | 10. Softail - These particular models of motorcycle |
| 4. Blockhead - This term is to do with the innovative | | | | resemble the Hardtail which we have discussed |
| Evolution V Twin engine which the Harley Davidson | | | | above. However this one does have suspension but |
| Company designed and produces. It was this engine | | | | is hidden from view because it is placed underneath |
| which replaced the shovelhead and features | | | | the engine. |
| overhead valves. It is most commonly to be found | | | | |