These Huge Companies Are Now Household Names, But Their Humble Beginnings Are Inspiring

America’s Most Rebellious Ride Got Geared Up In A Backyard

Nothing says epic like driving a motorcycle down a desolate road into the sunset. Harley-Davidson is the top brand, and it has become a name associated with the coolest of riders. The company’s start wasn’t as epic, though.

It all started in 1901 when 21-year-old William S. Harley set out to create a bicycle run by a small engine. The first motorcycle became a reality after two years of collaboration between William S. Harley and his childhood friend Arthur Davidson in a wooden shed in Davidson’s backyard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. History was born in that 10 by 15 foot shed. Daredevils and rebels everywhere are forever grateful.