Why are Harley's called Hogs? Would something like Bull or Horse be more appropriate because of all the power HD's generate?
2007-11-27 06:48:52 · 17 answers · asked by Balding HD Rider 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Hairy Old Genitals
2007-11-27 07:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Clutch 2 · 3⤊ 5⤋
What Does Hog Stand For
2017-01-19 07:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all started with Harley racing on the dirt tracks, the racers had a little pig as their mascot. At the time they were referred to as the Harley Hogs, now a days it's an acronym for Harley Owners Group.
Two different eras, two different meanings...
2007-11-28 02:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by R. Way 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HOG is now associated with Harley Owner's Group - but the origin of how Harleys became associated with hogs came from the following (from the Harley Davidsion website):
Leslie "Red" Parkhurst breaks 23 speed records on a Harley-Davidson 61 cubic inch racing motorcycle. Also, the "hog" association starts when the racing team's mascot, a pig, is carried on a victory lap after each race won by the team.
2007-11-27 06:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Somethingtotry 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Man, all these guys making fun of what HOG stands for are just jealous. They can only dream about having the ability to finance the $35k necessary to build a chrome dream machine. And every Harley guy should know the "victory lap with the pig" story by heart. If they ride a Harley they should know the history.
2007-11-27 08:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
Harley Owners Group =HOG
2007-11-27 06:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jim K 3 · 7⤊ 3⤋
They are called Harley Hogs because it sounds better than Harley Pigs /
2007-11-27 08:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by Thunderoadvtx1300 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I can't believe I actually agree with William for a change.
As far as the power goes, anyone ever try to handle a full grown hog? Not easy, they're strong. A horse or bull is much easier to control.
2007-11-27 10:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
harley owners group
2007-11-27 13:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
harley owners group
2007-11-27 10:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by duanewegner 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋