| The Harley Davidson motorcycle and brand is an | | | | A museum, dedicated to the HD motorcycle will |
| icon. Harley tattoos are a way of paying tribute | | | | be opened in Menomonee River Valley in 2008 to |
| to the bike, and connecting with the Harley | | | | honor and celebrate the history of the bike and |
| community. Started by William Harley and Arthur | | | | the brand. |
| Davidson in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the | | | | Harley Davidson Tattoo Designs |
| Harley has become the most popular bike ever | | | | Associated with the huge success of the HD |
| built and has legions of proud owners all over the | | | | brand is the logo and other paraphernalia. One of |
| world. The HD has become a way of life, a | | | | the hottest items in this category is the Harley |
| statement of who you are, a head turner and an | | | | tattoo. Harley Davidson tattoo designs have |
| escape for so many people. | | | | evolved over the years, and allows the wearers |
| History of the Harley Brand | | | | to pay tribute and provides a connection with a |
| The logo brand has also become a proud part of | | | | special bike. The tats have many meanings to |
| the tradition, and licensing of the logo alone | | | | many people, but the overwhelming meaning is |
| accounts for approximately 5% of the Harley | | | | that of belonging. Belonging to the Harley |
| Davidson Motor Companys net profit (based on | | | | community. |
| figures from the 2004 financial report). There is a | | | | The most popular HD designs are badges |
| strong and loyal following of the brand and | | | | incorporating wings and flames, eagles with the |
| Chopper style motorcycle, throughout the world. | | | | Harley logo, pictures of a motorcycle and either |
| The motorcycle has evolved a lot over the years. | | | | slogans, flames or both, patriotic tattoos with the |
| The first production model, in 1905 had a single | | | | Harley logo, Roses with the logo, hearts and |
| cylinder 440cc engine. In 1911, a new engine was | | | | knives with a banner for your slogan to be |
| introduced, with a V-Twin design, with 810ccs. | | | | inserted. These are just a few of the most |
| The popularity of the HD motorcycle soared and | | | | popular designs. |
| by 1920 it was the biggest manufacturer in the | | | | Where to Get the Best Harley Tattoo |
| world. | | | | The hardest part is deciding what design you |
| The company went through some rough patches | | | | want and where to get the best quality Harley |
| after the second world war, and changed hands in | | | | Davidson tattoos. Check out as many designs as |
| 1952 and again in 1981. | | | | you can on the internet to give you some idea of |
| The release of the "Fat Boy" model in 1990, | | | | what you want. But remember the majority are |
| reinvigorated sales. The company went back to | | | | low quality, and thousands of people have access |
| quality parts and away from mass production to | | | | to the same designs everyday, so you will end up |
| differentiate the brand from overseas and other | | | | with the same design as someone else! I |
| local mass produced bikes. Demand soared again | | | | searched a heap of free and paid sites when I |
| and due to the quality assembly process, it was | | | | got my tattoo. I can show you which are the |
| not uncommon for the waiting list for the most | | | | best tattoo galleries out there specifically for the |
| popular models to exceed 12 months. | | | | Harley tattoo. |