After a motorcycle enthusiast dies, Murdoch's investigation is aided by mechanics William Harley and Arthur Davidson.After a motorcycle enthusiast dies, Murdoch's investigation is aided by mechanics William Harley and Arthur Davidson.After a motorcycle enthusiast dies, Murdoch's investigation is aided by mechanics William Harley and Arthur Davidson.
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- TriviaChildhood friends William Harley (1880-1943) and Arthur Davidson (1881-1950) started working on a motor-bicycle in 1901, and co-founded Harley-Davidson in 1903 in Milwaukee, WI, along with Arthur's two older brothers, William and Walter. In 1969, American Machine and Foundry (AMF) bought the company, and cost-cutting produced lower-quality bikes. Harley-Davidson was mocked as "Hardly Ableson," "Hardly Driveable," and "Hogly Ferguson;" the nickname "Hog" became a derogatory nickname. The New York Stock Exchange symbol is HOG.
- Quotes
Arthur Davidson: We still can't figure out how he did it. The engine is the same. There may have been a minor cosmetic adjustment, but, inside, it's quite literally our V-twin.
William Harley: Even after getting a look at the thing, it makes no sense.
Detective William Murdoch: I disagree. It is possible for the same engine to make more power by altering the fuel.
William Harley: To what? The engine runs on gasoline.
Detective William Murdoch: Yes. But, with an additive, the same engine can burn the same fuel faster.
Arthur Davidson: I... I... I suppose, in theory.
Detective William Murdoch: Nitrous oxide. It forces more oxygen into the fuel. The result is a motorcycle that runs on highly oxygenated gas. I call it HOG for short.
William Harley: Hog. Now that's a good name for a bike.
- ConnectionsReferences Easy Rider (1969)
Even though the famous figures must inevitably narrow the suspect pool (who could abide icons like a Helen Keller, Mark Twain or Teddy Roosevelt portrayed as cold-blooded killers?), they invariably provide a sparkle, usually setting up dialog with a delightful array of anachronisms. This episode was especially enriched by the comedic use of future words and phrases. And technology. Great writing.
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