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They gave us names like flatheads, knuckleheads and panheads. They came with Electra Glides and Dyna Glides; lowriders and soft tails.

Some would say they also spawned black leather jackets and outlaw attitudes.

The movies --The Wild One, Electra Glide in Blue -- did more to promote that attitude than the motorcycle, but there is no question that the name Harley-Davidson carved its place in American history and culture.

That place is now on display at Abilene's Grace Museum, where 19 vintage Harleys are on exhibit.

Not coincidentally, the West Texas chapter of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) will hold its 2006 Texas State Rally at the Taylor County Expo Center May 18-21.

Organizers say 5,000 to 7,000 Harley owners will descend on Abilene. An invitation has also been extended to the Louisiana Harley groups. Their state rally was canceled this year because of hurricane damage. ...