WHERE IT STOPS NOBODY KNOWS.

In 1901 William S. Harley, age 21, completes a drawing of an engine designed to fit into a bicycle. In 1903 21-year old William S. Harley and 20-year old Arthur Davidson make available to the public the first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The bike was build to be a racer, with a 3-1/8 inch bore and 3-1/2 inch stroke. The factory in which they worked was a 10x15 foot wooden shed with the words "Harley-Davidson Motor Company" crudely scrawled on the door. Arthur's brother Walter quits his job in Kansas and joins their efforts on April 17th.

In 1910 the famed "Bar & Shield" logo is used for the first time. It is trademarked in the U.S.

In 1920, Leslie "Red" Parkhurst breaks 23 speed records on a Harley-Davidson 61 cubic inch racing motorcycle. Also, the "hog" association starts, when the racing team's mascot, a pig, is carried on a victory lap after each race won by the team.

In 1983, one of Harley-Davidson most unique endeavors begins: Harley Owners Group. Fondly referred to as H.O.G. , the Group immediately becomes the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle club in the world. Within 6 years, H.O.G. membership soars to more than 90,000. By the year 2000, it exceeds 500,000 members.

The Harley Owner's Group in Muscat formed when the Harley-Davidson Shop opened in 1997. Without the bikes, there is no group. It was the Shanfari family who due to there entrepreneurial nature brought Harley-Davidson to Oman and allowed all of us to practice our lifestyle in Muscat.

First ever Middle East Rally was held in Muscat Novenber 1999. To this day it is fondly regarded as the best Middle East Rally. The Rally was organised soley by the Muscat Chapter committee. Director:                         John Girvan Asst. Director:                 Colin Boon Tresurer:                       John Thornton Entertainments Officer: Gary Thomson Road Captain:                 Ed Lawson Road Captain:                 Scott Trevis

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