Bakersfield Harley-Davidson Blog

Bakersfield Harley-Davidson is proud to announce that we have received “2010 Best of Kern County” Award by the Bakersfield Californian for Best Motorcycle Shop.

The award was based on voting from our customers throughout Kern County.

So thank you for allowing us to serve your motorcycling needs and for selecting us once again as the best Motorcycle Shop in Kern County.

Additionally, were recently awarded the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield Award which is given to a select few dealers who attain high customer satisfaction.

We are dedicated to YOU our valued customer and are committed to continuing and building on our momentum.  Stop by today and allow us to help you.

Come in today for a brand new 96 cubic inch Harley-Davidson motorcycle and ride off with one of the following items at absolutely no charge*:

• Want Power?: Go for the 103 cubic inch Big Bore Kit.
• Want more Shine?: Choose the Chrome front end Kit.
• Want some new Gear?: Grab the Harley-Davidson Jacket, Helmet and Boots.
• Want more comfort for you and your passenger?: Go for the Rider and Passenger Backrest.

These are some of our most popular accessories so why not come in today & take a brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle for a test ride. And with as low as 4.99%** financing we are making it easy to take one home.

So what type of rider are you: a power monger, a chromeaholic, an imagemeister or a long distance cruiser? Either way Bakersfield Harley-Davidson has got you covered.

Call Mark or Steve today and set up your test ride at 661-325-3644.

* Labor and Installation not included.

**On approved Credit through Harley-Davidson Financial Services. 48 month term. Call us for more details.

Waiting for the right deal to jump in? Well, get ready to take your leap!

Take home a brand new 2009 Night Rod Special or 1200 Sportster between now and July 31st and receive 1% APR*.

Wha??? Yes, my friend you heard me right One Percent. Any lower might just be illegal.

So click below for the last three bikes in our inventory that qualify for this rate:

• 2009 Night-Rod Special Black (120 horsepower beast!)
• 2009 XL1200C Black
• 2009 XL1200L Red

While supplies last until July 31st so don’t wait! Call Mark T. or Steve for a test ride today at (661) 325-3644.

* On Approved Credit. See store for full details. Terms and Conditions.

In case you missed the 4th of July Party for long time rider Vincent J. Anslinger, you missed a good one.

He was 92 years young and as we previously mentioned, still owns his 1941 Harley-Davidson Flathead.

When you are 92, are you gonna tell your great grandkids stories of how you almost got a Harley of your dreams but instead went with a fancy dinette set?

Live a little! Come in today and let us hook you up on the bike of your dreams!

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We are having a 4th of July birthday party and you’re invited.  Help us celebrate the birth of our nation as well as Harley rider Vincent J. Anslinger.  Vince will be 92 years old this July 4th and still owns his 1941 Harley-Davidson flathead.  It’s the best bike he’s ever owned according to Vince.   Stop in say hi to Vince and have some cake just before noon on Sunday.  We’d like to show our unwavering gratitude to this member of the greatest generation; an American Hero.

Posted by Ben and Mark T.

Parts Manager Ben has dreamt up another crazy idea for you.  We are offering you $50.00 trade-in credit for your old used seat towards the price of any new Harley-Davidson seat.  Want a new Hammock, custom stitched or inlayed seat? Now you get $50 trade-in for your old one.  This is such a crazy deal it’s only good until end of July.  Come on guys, give it a try. 

We’re also still running the “Shade Tree Special” through the end of July.  This one features a 50% discount on the oil filter with a purchase of six quarts of your favorite oil.  The gasket kit is  20% off too.

When you come in to visit, check out the discount table full of discontinued parts that fit all kinds of stuff.  Get in here before it’s all gone!!!

Here’s Charlie Klint who loves his new Harley-Davidson Hammock  seat.  Thanks Charlie.

I just received news that Bakersfield Harley-Davidson has earned a 2009 Bar & Shield Silver Award.  The Bar & Shield Award is given to a select number of dealers who excel in the areas of high customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, training, market-share, financial reporting and genius management skills… ok that last one is a bit of an exaggeration.

Really, we are very proud of our managers and staff.  This award proves what we’ve known all along.  Our staff members show their love for our customers each day.  We make dreams come true.  Come down today and let us help you with your dreams.

We had a really fun, well attended ladies event on Saturday.  The camaraderie among the ladies seems to be one of the best reasons to attend this event along with learning about maintenance and the history of Harley-Davidson.  Several ladies rode the Screaming Eagle V-Rod on our dyno booth to feel the joys of riding without the risk of dropping their motorcycle.  Everyone enjoyed Katie Houchin’s taco bar too  .  Thanks to all those that helped us put on such a good party for all those who attended with special thanks to Val Crawford for taking these pictures

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Bakersfield Harley-Davidson had the honor of being one starting point for the Healing Wall escort.  About 55 bikes staged here.  BHD supplied coffee and our very own Scott and Katie O’Neil supplies donuts and took these pics. 

“I was in Tehachapi when they arrived and it was very clear to me that they picked up several more motorcycles along the way.  The precession of bikes coming over the freeway seemed to never end.”

The group departed Tehachapi 120 motorcycles strong with a CHP escort.  We were treated to a fly over by the Kern County Fire Department’s Huey Chopper.  Six Bakersfield Police Officers joined the escort at Weedpatch Hwy all riding their Harleys.

A large crowd, waiving and cheering, met us as we pulled into Stramler Park.  This same group of volunteer riders set up the Wall and opened the traveling museum.

The Wall that Heals made it to Bakersfield safely and arrived in style thanks to the selfless community of riders.  Thank you all so much for being a part of this honorable event.  We’ll be disassembling the wall and escorting it for a part of the next leg of it’s ongoing journey Monday March 8, 2010 begining 8:00am.  With respect, Ben P.

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