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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Possible question for those who know. Who is Harley Davidson ?, and why this was a name for this type of motorcycle ?
 
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Possible question for those who know. Who is Harley Davidson ?, and why this was a name for this type of motorcycle ?
All I can say is:
 
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson

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http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...bmLocale=en_US
 
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You'd have to ask the original Mr Harley and Mr. Davidson. I think they would say for the love of the ride---and money!!
 
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Bueller?....Bueller?.....Bueller?......
 
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It was over 100 years ago before my time.
 
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This is clearly what happens when any of us spend too much time on this forum instead of riding!!!! Dang---time to go for a ride!
 
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