HDD HISTORY: 1906 H-D Single motorcycle • A lot of American companies attempted to get into the motorcycle business in the early 1900s. But by 1906, this bike proved that Harley-Davidson was in the business to stay. • Like most of the 65 or so motorcycle builders in the U.S. in the early years of the 20th century, Harley-Davidson had humble beginnings. William Harley and brothers Arthur, Walter and William Davidson began producing motorcycles in a 10-by-15-foot back-yard shed in Milwaukee. • Only one prototype and two production bikes were built in 1903. And only 11 motorcycles were produced from 1903 to 1905. But by the end of 1905, the company’s one model, a single-cylinder, 24.74 cubic-inch (405cc) motorcycle, had earned Harley a reputation for building quality machines at a reasonable price. • As a result, in 1906 Harley was ready to graduate into the ranks of actual manufacturing companies. That year, it built a 2,400-square-foot factory on Juneau Avenue, where the company’s headquarters remain as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. It also produced a catalog, launched an advertising campaign and received orders for 50 motorcycles before they were even built. • #harleydavidsondaily #harleydavidson #motorcycle #bagger #harley #roadglide #baggers #baggernation #harleylife #streetglide #roadglide #roadking #baggerlife #dyna #fxr #sportster #softail #lowriderst #chopper #performanceharley #showoffmyharley #harleyperformance #performancebagger #vtwinvisionary #letsride #biker #bikeporn #motorcyclesofinstagram #harleyporn #instaharleys #instaharley