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Harley-Davidson did survive and in 1971 the | Harley-Davidson did survive and in 1971 the "[[Cruiser]]" was born. It was a sporty looking bike with the frame and power train of the FL series. | ||
This motorcycle was a great success and enabled Harley-Davidson to move to a 400,000 square foot plant in York, Pennsylvania. | This motorcycle was a great success and enabled Harley-Davidson to move to a 400,000 square foot plant in York, Pennsylvania. | ||
The 1970's saw Harley win a great many races including four consecutive years of winning the AMA Grand National Championships in dirt track racing. | The 1970's saw Harley win a great many races including four consecutive years of winning the AMA Grand National Championships in dirt track racing. | ||