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Harley Davidson History 1990-2000
1990 Upon its introduction, the FLSTF Fat Boy®
almost instantaneously becomes a modern legend of motorcycle design.
1991 Installation of a $31 million state of the art paint facility
begins at the York, PA, factory. It becomes fully operational in 1992.
The Dyna line of motorcycles debuts with the 1991 FXDB Dyna Glide
Sturgis®.
1993 Harley-Davidson celebrates its 90th Anniversary in Milwaukee
with a Family Reunion. An estimated 100,000 people ride in a parade of
motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson buys a minority interest in the Buell Motorcycle Company.
Erik Buell created the Company to manufacture American sport motorcycles
using Harley-Davidson® XL 883 and 1200 engines.
1994 Harley-Davidson enters Superbike racing with the introduction
of the VR1000, a dual overhead cam, liquid-cooled motorcycle.
The classically-styled FLHR Road King® is introduced.
1995 The 30th Anniversary Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® becomes the
first production Harley-Davidson motorcycle to include sequential port
electronic fuel injection.
1996 A new, state-of-the-art Parts and Accessories Distribution
Center opens in Franklin, WI. By the beginning of 1997, all inventory is
moved from the original warehouse at Juneau Avenue to the new
250,000-sq.-ft. facility.
1997 A new 217,000-sq.-ft. Product Development Center opens next to
the Capitol Drive plant in Milwaukee. The building is dedicated to Willie
G. Davidson.
Powertrain Operations at Capitol Drive expanded its capacity by moving FL
engine and transmission production to a newly purchased plant located in
Menomonee Falls. XL engines and transmissions, as well as Genuine Parts
Manufacturing, remain at Capitol Drive.
A new 330,000-sq.-ft. plant in Kansas City produces its first Sportster.
1998 Harley-Davidson celebrates its 95th Anniversary. 140,000 plus
riders are warmly received by Milwaukee to help with the celebration.
A new assembly facility opens in Manaus, Brazil, the first operations
outside of the U.S.
Harley-Davidson buys a remaining 49% interest in Buell Motorcycle Company.
Erik Buell is named Chairman of Buell operations.
1999 The Touring and Dyna motorcycle families receive the new Twin
Cam 88® engine.
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