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Harley Davidson Motorcycles Trivia Quiz

A quiz about Harley Davidson motorcycles.

A multiple-choice quiz by conec. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
conec

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,434

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
372

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 51 (9/10), Guest 195 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. A Harley Davidson dealer wants to show you a CVO model, what does CVO stand for? Hint

Current Value Order

Current Value Operation

Custom Vehicle Operation

Custom Vehicle Order

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why is the name "HOG" associated with motorcycles? Hint

The first year of motorcycle production for Harley a pig was painted on the gas tanks of 500 bikes.

A group of bike racers had a pig or hog as a mascot, when they would win a race they would put the hog on the bike and make a victory lap.

The first president of Harley Davidson was nicknamed "HOG".

The prototype of the first women's Harley was pink.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What company did Harley Davidson merge with in 1969? Hint

Honda

Yamaha

AMF

Custom Motorcycles Inc.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What saloon in Sturgis, SD has part of the name of a Harley Davidson engine as its name? Hint

Panhead Pub

Full Throttle Saloon

Knuckle Saloon

Buffalo Chip

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Question 5 of 10

5. When riders are discussing Harley Davidson Motorcycles what does "Flathead" refer to? Hint

Gas Tank

Motorcycle Helmet

Engine

Custom Seat

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Question 6 of 10

6. What family of Harley Davidson Motorcycles is the Ultra Classic motorcycle in? Hint

Dyna

Touring

Sportster

Softail

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the designation of "B" stand for on the engine type? For example a 2000 softail engine would be a Twin Cam 88B. Hint

Beautiful Crome

Balanced Crank

Bold

Blueprinted

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the association that would award a patch for a 1000 mile ride in a 24 hour period? Hint

Long Riders Association

Iron Butt Association

Tough Men Association

Long Distance Association

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Question 9 of 10

9. What motorcycle has a fairing that is attached to the frame and doesn't turn with the front forks? Hint

Road Glide

Dyna Wide Glide

Road King

Street Glide

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where are the shocks located on the Softail Model? Hint

On the bottom

Softails don't have shocks

On the side

Softails have air ride shocks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A Harley Davidson dealer wants to show you a CVO model, what does CVO stand for?

Answer: Custom Vehicle Operation

The CVO group is responsible for four new Custom Vehicle Operation motorcycles each year.

2. Why is the name "HOG" associated with motorcycles?

Answer: A group of bike racers had a pig or hog as a mascot, when they would win a race they would put the hog on the bike and make a victory lap.

Harley tried to patent the "HOG" name but was advised that the name was already used to represent a large motorcycle of all kinds. They later used the name H.O.G. for the Harley Owners Group. Later the Harley stock symbol was changed to HOG.

3. What company did Harley Davidson merge with in 1969?

Answer: AMF

Harley Davidson merged with AMF in 1969. In 1981 executives from Harley Davidson started proceedings to buy back Harley Davidson. The phrase "The Eagle Soars Alone" was the battle cry.

4. What saloon in Sturgis, SD has part of the name of a Harley Davidson engine as its name?

Answer: Knuckle Saloon

The Knuckle Saloon is located in downtown Sturgis, SD. The Saloon was once owned by Samuel D. Sturgis.

5. When riders are discussing Harley Davidson Motorcycles what does "Flathead" refer to?

Answer: Engine

The Flathead was an engine manufactured in 1929. It was so reliable that is was still available in 1973.

6. What family of Harley Davidson Motorcycles is the Ultra Classic motorcycle in?

Answer: Touring

The touring bikes have air ride suspension and hard saddle bags.

7. What does the designation of "B" stand for on the engine type? For example a 2000 softail engine would be a Twin Cam 88B.

Answer: Balanced Crank

The balance crank has more horsepower, but does have more vibration.

8. What is the association that would award a patch for a 1000 mile ride in a 24 hour period?

Answer: Iron Butt Association

The Iron Butt Association has several sanctioned rides, but proper documentation must be provided in order to get the patch.

9. What motorcycle has a fairing that is attached to the frame and doesn't turn with the front forks?

Answer: Road Glide

The fairing mounted on the frame lightens the load on the front forks.

10. Where are the shocks located on the Softail Model?

Answer: On the bottom

Some say the shocks are on the bottom to provide a smoother ride. While other think it is to give the appearance of the old Hardtail Model, which was a rigid frame with no shocks.

Source: Author conec

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