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The history of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle began in Milwaukee in 1903.
In Milwaukee, Bill Harley and Arthur Walter Davidson developed a one-cylinder motorcycle.
Around the turn of the century the gasoline engine was developed and the one-cylinder motor was introduced.
In 1901 the Indians were the first motorcycles and in 1903 Mitschell, Merkel and Yale.
Harley-Davidson continued to grow with over 200 dealerships by 1912.
Construction began on a new 6-story factory.
Harley-Davidson also became an exporter this year and their first overseas sale was made in Japan.
The side car was added in 1914 and Harley Davidson formally put their hand in the ring of motorcycle racing.
Within a few short years they dominated the sport and become known as the "Wrecking Crew".
The three-speed sliding-gear transmission was introduced in 1915.
In 1917, one-third of all Harley-Davidsons were sent overseas to the U.S. Military to fulfill their patriotic call and to aid in the war effort.
The following year, roughly half of the motorcycles produced were sold to the U.S. military.
In the end, about 20,000 motorcycles were used in the war, most of them Harley-Davidsons.
By this time Harley-Davidson was the biggest motorcycle factory in the world with nearly 2,000 dealerships worldwide.
By 1918 Halley-Davidson was the biggest motorcycle factory in the world.
The 1920's saw changes to the appearance of Harley Davidson motorcycles.
One such change was the identifiable teardrop shape gas tank.
The single-cylinder engines were re-introduced in 1926 after having been discontinued in 1918.
In 1928, the first twin-cam engine and front wheel brakes were available on the Harley-Davidson.
With this modification, the motorcycle could reach speeds in excess of 85 mph.
