dr. badwrench's definitions
Short for Harley Davidson, a marque of American made motorcycle. Manufactured since 1903, the Harley Davidson's most recognizable features are it's 45-degree V Twin engine and distinct exhaust sound.
Harley Davidson dominated the American motorcycle market until the mid-1960's when Honda introduced a line of smaller-displacement less intimidating lightweight bikes. The smaller Japanese bikes could not match the performance of the then ing-of-the-hill Sportster, a bona fide street racer and land-speed record holder and still the best selling middleweight motorcycle in history.
But, the less-intimidating Japanese machines became top-sellers, and changing times hurt Harley Davidson sales.
Harley Davidson was acquired by AMF in the 1960s and quality, along with sales, plummeted. The "AMF Years" almost dealt a death-blow to Harley-Davidson and saddled the motorcycles with a bad reputation which has, unfortunately, been hard to shake, even though the current production bikes have a reputation among motorcyclists as having almost bulletproof reliability.
In the 1980s, Harley was bought back from AMF and completely re-vamped. Quality was back, and customers flocked to dealers, and still do.
Harley Davidson dominated the American motorcycle market until the mid-1960's when Honda introduced a line of smaller-displacement less intimidating lightweight bikes. The smaller Japanese bikes could not match the performance of the then ing-of-the-hill Sportster, a bona fide street racer and land-speed record holder and still the best selling middleweight motorcycle in history.
But, the less-intimidating Japanese machines became top-sellers, and changing times hurt Harley Davidson sales.
Harley Davidson was acquired by AMF in the 1960s and quality, along with sales, plummeted. The "AMF Years" almost dealt a death-blow to Harley-Davidson and saddled the motorcycles with a bad reputation which has, unfortunately, been hard to shake, even though the current production bikes have a reputation among motorcyclists as having almost bulletproof reliability.
In the 1980s, Harley was bought back from AMF and completely re-vamped. Quality was back, and customers flocked to dealers, and still do.
by Dr. Badwrench November 15, 2005
Get the Harley mug.A title bestowed upon one who is drunk and passed out on the floor, like they are piloting the carpet.
by Dr. Badwrench September 22, 2006
Get the Captain of the Carpet Ship mug.by Dr. Badwrench September 22, 2006
Get the shit shark mug.oxyacetylene cutting torch
"blue tip" from the blue torch flame
"wrench" for the tool's versatility and the speed at which it can be used to disassemble damn near anything
A favorite of "redneck engineers"
Also called a smokewrench
"blue tip" from the blue torch flame
"wrench" for the tool's versatility and the speed at which it can be used to disassemble damn near anything
A favorite of "redneck engineers"
Also called a smokewrench
by Dr. Badwrench September 22, 2006
Get the blue tip wrench mug.The use of unorthodox methods and tools to build, modify or repair machinery, vehicles, etc, usually with little regard to finesse or technique.
Common tools include: sledgehammers, cutting torches, arc welders, come-alongs, jacks, porta-power kits, large prybars, sawzalls, lengths of pipe and 2 X 4s
So named for the stereotypical redneck who fixes things through brute force and duct tape.
Common tools include: sledgehammers, cutting torches, arc welders, come-alongs, jacks, porta-power kits, large prybars, sawzalls, lengths of pipe and 2 X 4s
So named for the stereotypical redneck who fixes things through brute force and duct tape.
The popular TV shows Monster Garage and Junkyard Wars often feature great masterpieces of redneck engineering
by Dr. Badwrench September 22, 2006
Get the redneck engineering mug.by Dr. Badwrench September 22, 2006
Get the smokewrench mug.Goddamnit! Who shitted in the urinal?!?!?!
by Dr. Badwrench December 28, 2006
Get the shitted mug.