Motorcycles built by the Milwaukee-based company from its inception in 1903 until the suspension of civilian manufacturing at the outbreak of World War II are the most prized bikes among motorcycle collectors. Color photography of restored models features such classics as early singles and twins, World War I military models, racers, Flatheads and Knuckleheads. These early Harley-Davidsons also inform the inspiration for many of the aesthetic touches, including paint schemes and logos, on Harley-Davidson's modern offerings. Included in this history is a remarkable, never-before-published prototype drawing from 1901.
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Beautiful Overview of the best Harleys,
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This review is from: Harley-Davidson 1903-1941 (Enthusiast Color Series) (Paperback)
This is a very nice book. Great pictures, good text, even a bit of wit. I especially liked the coverage of the 61E series OHV, which are to my eyes the nicest Harleys ever built. This book was from when Motorbooks were the best. The Enthusiast series was light reading with big beautiful pictures for a reasonable price. If you like the old bikes, this is a great place to start.
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JD & Knuckle,
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This 1903-1941 color-history narrative, is the equal collabration of H.Wagners' writing and Mark Mitchells' photography. (My favorites being the close-up pewter-hued detail of the JD,Twin Cam, and 8-valve exo-skeleton motors.) Have you ever seen a JD at idle? It chuffs - with the exposed external (exhaust) push rods moving up and down - truly a mechanical horse.
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Bill Harley, Mark Jonas, Bruce Linsday, Big Twin, Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee Public Museum New!
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In another life, Bill Harley might have been an artist and Arthur Davidson a cattle rancher. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lobby bike Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bill Harley, Mark Jonas, Bruce Linsday, Big Twin, Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee Public Museum New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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