Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company {{nyse|HDI}} is a manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, making it one of the two remaining American mass-producer of motorcycles (along with Victory Motorcycles). The company emphasizes heavy bikes designed for cruising, bikes known for their distinctive exhaust noise.

Events

In 2003, Harley-Davidson Company celebrated its 100th birthday. On Labor Day weekend the city of Milwaukee hosted the largest Harley-Davidson event, if not the largest motorcycle event, in history.

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2003 - Labor Day

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Harley riders also frequent certain regularly-held events:

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• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Held at the beginning of August each year in Sturgis, South Dakota, 514,951 attended in 2004.
• Laconia Motorcycle Week - Held since the first Loudon classic race started 1923. Located in Laconia, New Hampshire.
• Daytona Beach Bike Week - Held since 1937 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
• Republic of Texas Biker Rally - A popular event in Austin, Texas held every June.
• Myrtle Beach Bike Week - A spring and fall rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Click on link here.
• Rolling Thunder - An annual rally in Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of veteran issues (specifically POW/MIA soldiers).