May 3, 2018
Harley-Davidson powered motorcycles set a number of records at the annual Bonneville Salt Flat Nationals in 1970.
Bobby Thompson on his Speedster turned in an average 172.5 mph for a record.
Leo Payne on a 3000cc bike broke a record and Leo Payne broke the 200 mph barrier for a motorcycle with an average of 202.379 mph.
The Harley Streamliner was a disappointment. But they came back in the fall and the Speedster powered Streamliner set a new record.
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