PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 5 days agoVivian Bales, crossing the United States solo on motorcycle, 1929media.piefed.socialimagemessage-square21fedilinkarrow-up1223arrow-down12
arrow-up1221arrow-down1imageVivian Bales, crossing the United States solo on motorcycle, 1929media.piefed.socialPugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 5 days agomessage-square21fedilink
minus-squarelemming741@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·5 days agoIf you’re ever in Milwaukee, the HD museum is worth the trip. Through WW II, it is very cool. By 1970, you should be looking for the nearest exit.
minus-squareOnomatopoeia@lemmy.cafelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·5 days agoAh yes, the “Malaise Years” in the automotive world. In the case of Harley, brought on by the acquisition by AMF - the same people that made tennis rackets and kid’s bikes.
minus-squarelemming741@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 days agoAnd for similar reasons- import bikes were slaughtering HD, so they lobbies for protection.
If you’re ever in Milwaukee, the HD museum is worth the trip. Through WW II, it is very cool. By 1970, you should be looking for the nearest exit.
Ah yes, the “Malaise Years” in the automotive world.
In the case of Harley, brought on by the acquisition by AMF - the same people that made tennis rackets and kid’s bikes.
And for similar reasons- import bikes were slaughtering HD, so they lobbies for protection.