Harley-Davidson Museum tour

HD Museum Milwaukee WI

American Icon-- I doubt any single entity demonstrates the true meaning of these two words better than the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company of Milwaukee WI. Founded in 1903 by two childhood friends, HD has grown into one of the worlds most recognizable companies. Love them or hate them, they have withstood wars, depression and many other challenges to personify the American dream of hard work, innovation and a never say die attitude. If you love motorcycles, the HD museum is a must. If you hate motorcycles, the HD museum is a must. It really is that good. The photo tour in this blog does not do the museum any sort of justice and is only a sampling of bikes, live demos and hands on display available for anyone to experience. Enjoy!!

Serial Number 1-- while controversial because of a few suspect parts (ie maybe not #1 in every aspect), it is the oldest Harley Davidson motorcycle in existence

1906 and 1909 Harleys- sweet!!

Mr.Harley on display with his invention

First generation V-twin 

HD Late 1920's

My favorites--- the 1930's

In 1937, this Harley went 136.5 MPH !!

Special use and Military 1940's

Likely one of the most recognizable Harleys from the movie Easy Rider (a copy of the original)

Harleys racing heritage from various era's

The Rhinestone Hog--obviously from Texas

assuming the postion

hard charging with the sidecar

Warning! Hot Lady on bike