Easy Rider Turns 40, Harley-Davidson Museum Showcases `Captain America` Bike

Harley-Davidson Museum is a treasure trove of pop culture artifacts and movie
memorabilia
MILWAUKEE--(Business Wire)--
Easy Rider, the classic American road movie, turns 40 today (July 14). The
movie, starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, tells the story of two bikers who
travel the country to experience the freedom of the open road from the saddles
of their motorcycles.

Fonda played "Captain America" in the movie, and his bike is one of the most
recognizable motorcycles in history. There were originally two "Captain America"
choppers used in the film, created from Harley-Davidson® FLH police bikes. One
of the original choppers was destroyed in the filming of the movie, and the
other mysteriously disappeared from the movie set. A decade ago, to celebrate
the film`s 30th, and with the help of Fonda and those who created the original
bikes, an exact replica was created and is featured at the Harley-Davidson
Museum®. It`s part of a hotbed of pop culture goodies with ties to
Harley-Davidson. The Museum also features a bike Elvis once owned, a replica of
Evel Knievel`s bike from his attempt at jumping 13 buses at London`s Wembley
Stadium, and owns bikes used in Lucasfilm`s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull.

"Harley-Davidson motorcycles have inspired filmmakers since the beginnings of
modern film," said Curatorial Director, Jim Fricke. "Our bikes have been
featured in countless movies to portray the spirit of individualism, freedom and
rebellion, and we have many examples of this at the Museum."

The Harley-Davidson Museum is a celebration of America`s historic love affair
with independence and the open road, and the company that has fueled the flame.
Riders and non-riders alike will appreciate the Harley-Davidson success story of
four young entrepreneurs who created a true American icon that has journeyed
through 106 years.

About the Museum

The Museum was opened last July in downtown Milwaukee, and it attracts riders
and non-riders alike - especially families. On 20 acres in the Menomonee River
Valley, the 130,000 square-foot complex shares 106 years of history and also
features a café (Cafe Racer®), bar/restaurant (Motor®), and a retail store. The
Museum has more than 450 vehicles in its Archives collection, dating back to the
company`s very first years, and thousands of unique items telling the company`s
story such as photos, posters, advertisements, clothes and rare video footage.
The Museum also has unique interactive exhibits that give visitors a hands-on
demonstration. www.h-dmuseum.com

EDITORS NOTE: Fricke and other Harley-Davidson representatives are available to
discuss Harley-Davidson`s history in the movie business.

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