On Saturday January 15 was on the way home to Carolina from Virginia. Took a rest stop at Davis Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC. Though I do not, and have never owned a Harley, I do like the motorcycles. They are American Icons which have stood the test of time. Davis seems to be a really good dealership; they don't hassle you as you look around, and they have a nice selection of bikes, clothes and parts from what I have seen. They also have a number of old Harley motorcycles on display. The brand has a long history; being the oldest continuous American manufacturer. Though Indian and Victory made bikes in the US, Harley had made them longer.
In the foreground is a 2011 Fat Bob (that is a 2010 in the background; though not sure of the model). Harley started production in 1903 in Milwaukee, WI. It built its first V-twin in 1907, though it has had many variations in that motor over the years. It has even trademarked the sound of that engine, which is unique to Harley (and from a show I saw, spent a great deal of money to get its V-Rod to sound the same as all other Harley motorcycles). There were some 150 manufacturers when Harley started, after the Great Depression only two remained: Harley and Indian. Indian would go out of production in the 1950s, though it came back a few times. Indian is made in North Carolina, near Kings Mountain.
Bike below is the 2011 Fat Bob Lo. Harley has been working to make its bikes more popular with both women and younger people. Read an article some time ago that motorcycle buyers are getting older, and Harley has been working to appeal to both a different demographic in the US, but also is building bikes to appeal to buyers overseas. In fact on the drive home a few days ago, heard in an NPR story that Vietnam has its first HOG (Harley Owners Group) as with the rising incomes there some of the Vietnamese can now own Harley-Davidson motorcycles. HOG is a big part of Harley ownership; the clubs get together for events and rides on a regular basis, and most of the dealerships are active supporters of the groups.
Last photo is a 2011 Electra Glide. One of the earliest motorcycle movies I remember seeing was "Electra Glide in Blue", and I also remember the old tv show "Then Came Bronson". Though Harley has suffered some serious sales losses, as have all other motorcycle manufacturers in the current recession, they are still churning out bikes. Harley is always the first to show new models, and they are classics in every since of the word. Love em or hate em, they are a vital part of Americana and the classic American motorcycle. Certainly I have enjoyed riding with a number of Harley riders (and have been welcomed even while on my Kawasaki Vulcan) and have been to some great events with them. I will be featuring more 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and more from the other brands as the year goes on. Thanks for visiting my page!
On Saturday January 15 was on the way home to Carolina from Virginia. Took a rest stop at Davis Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC. Though I do not, and have never owned a Harley, I do like the motorcycles. They are American Icons which have stood the test of time. Davis seems to be a really good dealership; they don't hassle you as you look around, and they have a nice selection of bikes, clothes and parts from what I have seen. They also have a number of old Harley motorcycles on display. The brand has a long history; being the oldest continuous American manufacturer. Though Indian and Victory made bikes in the US, Harley had made them longer. 
In the foreground is a 2011 Fat Bob (that is a 2010 in the background; though not sure of the model). Harley started production in 1903 in Milwaukee, WI. It built its first V-twin in 1907, though it has had many variations in that motor over the years. It has even trademarked the sound of that engine, which is unique to Harley (and from a show I saw, spent a great deal of money to get its V-Rod to sound the same as all other Harley motorcycles). There were some 150 manufacturers when Harley started, after the Great Depression only two remained: Harley and Indian. Indian would go out of production in the 1950s, though it came back a few times. Indian is made in North Carolina, near Kings Mountain. 
Bike below is the 2011 Fat Bob Lo. Harley has been working to make its bikes more popular with both women and younger people. Read an article some time ago that motorcycle buyers are getting older, and Harley has been working to appeal to both a different demographic in the US, but also is building bikes to appeal to buyers overseas. In fact on the drive home a few days ago, heard in an NPR story that Vietnam has its first HOG (Harley Owners Group) as with the rising incomes there some of the Vietnamese can now own Harley-Davidson motorcycles. HOG is a big part of Harley ownership; the clubs get together for events and rides on a regular basis, and most of the dealerships are active supporters of the groups. 
Last photo is a 2011 Electra Glide. One of the earliest motorcycle movies I remember seeing was "Electra Glide in Blue", and I also remember the old tv show "Then Came Bronson". Though Harley has suffered some serious sales losses, as have all other motorcycle manufacturers in the current recession, they are still churning out bikes. Harley is always the first to show new models, and they are classics in every since of the word. Love em or hate em, they are a vital part of Americana and the classic American motorcycle. Certainly I have enjoyed riding with a number of Harley riders (and have been welcomed even while on my Kawasaki Vulcan) and have been to some great events with them. I will be featuring more 2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and more from the other brands as the year goes on. Thanks for visiting my page!
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