Harley-Davidson: The Badass, the Busted, and the Bullshit

Buckle up, because Cullen and Jamie are taking you on awild-ass ride through the gritty origins of Harley-Davidson—the good, the bad, and the downright fucked up. From its early days in Milwaukee to shady pre-WWII dealings in Nazi Germany, the disastrous AMF years that almostkilled the brand, and the environmental scandals they tried to sweep under the rug, this isn’t your grandpa’s Harley story. We’re talkinglawsuits over engine sounds, biker gang drama, and how Harley went from outlaw machines to overpriced electric bikes that don’t even growl. This one’s a bumpy ride, folks.

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Harley-Davidson: A History of the World's Most Famous Motorcycle by Margie Siegal

(Covers Harley's evolution from its early days to becoming a global icon.)

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company: An Official Eighty-Year History by David K. Wright

(Detailed official history, including the company’s growth and major milestones.)

Milwaukee Marvel: The History of Harley-Davidson by Tom Murphy

(Focuses on the company's cultural impact and its role in American manufacturing.)

At the Creation: Myth, Reality, and the Origin of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, 1901-1909 by Herbert Wagner

(Dives into the very early years of Harley-Davidson and its founders.)

Documentaries & Video Sources:

Harley and the Davidsons (Discovery Channel Mini-Series)

(A dramatized but historically grounded series covering the origins and rise of Harley-Davidson.)

The History of Harley-Davidson (History Channel Documentary)

(Provides a factual timeline of Harley's rise, struggles, and reinvention.)

Online Resources & Archives:

Harley-Davidson’s Official Website

(Company history and archival material straight from the source.)

Harley-Davidson Museum (Milwaukee, WI)

(Museum archives include historical photos, bikes, and firsthand documentation.)

Magazine Articles:

Cycle World and Motorcyclist Magazine archives

(Feature in-depth articles on Harley's history, engineering, and cultural impact.)

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

(Local newspaper covering Harley’s history from a hometown perspective.)