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Step this way to see the Machine exhibit.
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A look around, just in side the entrance.
There are videos, engines, bikes, cutaways, tank graphics, and even internal
motorcycle parts.
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Someday kid, this will all be yours.
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A look at some of the display platforms,
and a few of the bikes on display. Video monitors are pervasive through out
the tent, and feature a constant show of manufacturing processes, biker life,
and technical information.
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This is early on the first day, and
already things are getting a tiny bit crowded. Over the weekend, it will
be very busy, and much more difficult to get good photos of the displays.
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Note the white covered tent inside of the
main tent. If the tent seems to resemble a Sportster gas tank, it is no coincidence.
We will be returning to this tent soon.
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Perusing a collection of rare, and in some
cases, old bikes.
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The engine sculpture. This rotating sculpture is the centerpiece of the
tent. It is made up of the nick names of all of the major Harley V-Twin engines
in production through out the history of the company. Just beneath it is the
engine exhibit, showing examples of all of the Harley engines, which is shown
on the next page.
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People wander around beneath the sculpture,
not wanting to miss anything. There are so many displays that it is sometimes
hard to decide where to go next.
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A front view of the classic Harley Handi-Car,
the only factory production trike offered by any motorcycle company. This
vehicle is shown in more detail on the next page.
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This police Electra Glide utilized a hand
shifter, allowing the installation of a foot operated siren.
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A close up of the shift mechanism shows that
the shifter is gated.
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Inside the large tank shaped inner tent, is
a selection of assorted Harley Davidson gas tanks. This area is a showcase
for tanks style, and tank art. The exhibit featured the 100 favorite tank
designs of the Harley Davidson styling department.
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This is the start of the tank exhibit. I have
taken a series of photos which will show all 100 tank designs.
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All styles, colors and motifs were on display;
everything from retro, and art deco, to the most modernistic.
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The amazing thing about this exhibit, aside
from the sheer variety of designs, is the fact that Harley designers actually
had to spend time paring these examples our from a much larger selection.
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Though there is a seemingly endless variety
of custom pain jobs and styles available from customizers, all of the tanks
on display are factory stock.
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