Before or after visiting the new Harley Museum you'll want to learn more about the amazing story of Harley-Davidson. On this website you'll find some of the best and most exciting stories and books ever written about this great icon of American design and two-wheeled freedom. Best and exciting because Wagner's material is NOT a sorry rehash of other guys' poorly written books and plagiarized mumbo jumbo, but based on his more than 20 years of original research digging out fresh material from archives, old newspapers, and forgotten records along with interviewing old Harley employees, riders, and family members. Wagner's books and stories describe REAL EVENTS as they actually happened in incredible detail with tons of unknown facts and photos simply not found anywhere else even in the so-called "official" histories. Wagner believes that REAL history is always exciting and never disappointing. Also found here is a selection of Wagner's other published and unpublished work that you might enjoy. Please bookmark this website as Herbert Wagner will be updating it with additional interesting material. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your stay!
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Harley-Davidson: At the Creation
Herbert Wagner's landmark book that has caused a sensation in the motorcycle world. This ground-breaking work details for the FIRST TIME the beginning years of Harley-Davidson both the motorcycle and the Motor Company. Newly discovered evidence tells the REAL story of how Harley-Davidson began and achieved rapid fame and success. From Bill Harley's first crude experiment in motorizing a bicycle to the successful challenging of Indian on the race track and endurance run just a few years later this baby tells all! Contains a wealth of previously unpublished information and photographs. Foreword by John E. Harley, Jr. This book is essential reading for a true understanding of the roots of American motorcycling and...
