Bakersfield Harley-Davidson Blog

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!

We got more pix here if you want to check them out…

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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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The Wall That Heals is replica of the Viet Nam Memorial Wall in Washington DC.  This is an opportunity for you to share in the experience of the Wall even if you are unable to journey to the Nation’s Capital. 

The official event will begin in Tehachapi, CA with an escorted ride to accompany the traveling tribute on the last leg of its journey to Bakersfield’s Stramler Park.  Sign in for the escorted ride begins: 9:00am at Holiday Inn Express, 901 Capital Hills Parkway, Tehachapi, CA, and the Escort Ride begins: 11:00

Participation in the Escorted Ride requires a$15 Donation which covers:  the ride, Event Pin, Assembly of the Wall and BBQ Dinner.  The funds collected will go to defray the cost of bringing the Wall to Bakersfield.

Please join us in saying thanks and honor our fallen American heroes from the Viet Nam war by participating in this event.

We have been asked whether there will also be an organized group ride  from Bakersfield HD to Tehachapi to meet up with the Escorted “Wall That Heals Ride.”  Well, the answer is yes.  Here is the information you need.

Date:  Wed March 3rd

Stage at:  Bakersfield HD

Time: 8:00 am to 8:45 am

Rider Meeting: 8:45 am

Kick Stands up:  9:00 am sharp to Tehachapi.

Coffee and donuts will be provided at Bakersfield HD.

Scott, Don. 

On March 13th Bakersfield will be having it’s second Garage Party™.

So what is the Garage Party™?  Well..Garage Party™ events are women-only social events hosted by H-D dealerships after hours that offer hands-on tips and seminars on key areas of motorcycling basics and above all they are FUN!

Try on all the latest motorcycle safety gear like leather jackets, helmets, boots, riding gloves and more.

Learn the proper technique for lifting a bike that’s on its side, and practice it with one of our motorcycles. It’s a real confidence booster!

Learn to “talk bikes” by getting familiar with the lingo, and sit on the motorcycles to see which ones you like most.

Learn how to customize a motorcycle to fit your personal style, and see how Fit Shop can tailor a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle to fit you.

We have a limited number of openings available so call Debbie or Kristen at (661) 325-3644 to reserve your spot today! You’ll have a blast.

Come on in today and test ride any brand new 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  Email Scott to take arrange for your test ride today.  Scott@Bakersfieldhd.com

April 1 and June 30, 2009. Must be at least 18 and have a driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement. Rides can be refused for any reason by dealer. Proper riding gear required.

On Saturday April 11th, Bakersfield Harley officially kicked off the 2009 Riding Season in Style with Our “Riding Season Kickoff Party”.  The party was kicked off by the band  “Left Coast Groovies”.  Mike and the boys showed they really know how to rock and they did put on quite the show.

Free Deep Pit BBQ lunch was the main course with an extra helping of chrome and leather.

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On November 19th, 2008, at 6:00 PM Bakersfield Harley-Davidson will be opening our doors for ladies only!  Its our annual Ladies Night event and it is shaping up to be our best Ladies Night ever.

This year, there will be games, prizes and an Italian soda and espresso bar. We will be having a gigantic one night sale with new winter fashions being unveiled for the first time.

So mark your calendars for November 19th at 6:00pm and we can’t wait to see you here. Sorry guys, ladies only!

Some things in life come and go, but the Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been around for a few years (105 to be exact!). To millions of Americans and people around the world, Harley-Davidson is more than just a corporation; it represents the can-do spirit of independence and freedom that touches the American Soul.

This Sunday, November 4th, Bakersfield Harley-Davidson hosted the Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum. For those who do not know, the Traveling Museum is literally an 18 wheeler packed with classic Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, vintage clothing and rare memorabilia. These items are hand-picked from the Motor Company’s permanent Museum in Milwaukee, representing the highest quality vintage motorcycles anywhere in the world.

This year there were a wide assortment of classic Harleys to drool over including a 1919 example.  We had a great time putting it on and we hope you were able to attend.  Check out the pictures following the link…

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The first annual Luau on the Lot event was tons of fun.  If you didn’t get a chance to attend I will recap it a little here and I’ve included over 100 pictures to view. If you were able to make it, we hope you had a great time.  The feedback I’m getting back this week so far has been really positive. 

For us here at the shop, the day begins at the crack of dawn, with some of us getting here as early as 6:00 am to set things up and make sure all goes smoothly.  Debbie and her crew did a great job in decorating the showroom and creating that tropical feeling.  By 8:00 am a small crowd was starting to gather in front, the store was completely decked out in the Hawaiian theme and we were ready to get underway.

When the Saturday morning regulars strolled in for the obligatory coffee and donuts they were in for a shocker- leis were placed around their necks and fresh tropical fruits were served!  (Are we in the right place?)  By 9:00 am we knew it was going to be a good one; the store was busy and we were rocking and rolling.

The registrations for the drawings started at 9:00 am with special thanks to Carol, Vikki, Robin and Jan for manning the registrations all day!  We could not have pulled this off it weren’t for you.  We had some great giveaways all day long culminating in the grand prize giveaway of a trip for two to Maui. Congratulations to Donna Logandice for winning the grand prize; a vacation package including airfare and hotel.  Aloha Donna, start packing your bags!

Around 1:00 lunch was served and we got a chance to break in our new barbeque grill.  Pork, rice and fruits were served in keeping with the Hawaiian theme.  Thanks to Reggie, Eric, George, Don and Jan for helping with the cooking and serving.  Everything tasted great.

This was followed by Hawaiian dancing.  It was a real family affair as John and Kealoha of Island Style Productions provided the entertainment.  John was the DJ and did a great job of keeping the house rocking.  Kealoha is a dance instructor and her team was definitely a highlight of the day.

One final area that often gets overlooked is the cleanup.  By 5:00 pm everyone at the shop is exhausted but there is still more work that needs to be done.  Thanks to Dale and Bert in particular for sticking around and helping us out.

Also, thanks to Doc, Bud, Boomer with their help with security.  (honestly, would you try any funny business knowing that a group named “Doc”, “Bud” and “Boomer” would be all over you!)

If I forgot to mention anyone (and I am sure I did) for their help in pulling this off, I apologize.

Thanks for reading this and click on the following link to enjoy the pictures…

On Saturday August 18th Bakersfield Harley-Davidson is inviting you to our Luau on the Lot!

Come join us for a full day of festivities and you can enter to win a trip for two to Maui which will include air fare and hotel.

We will have live entertainment, Hawaiian style Barbeque, a gigantic sale throughout the store and drawings for many other prizes.

Thank you Bakersfield for helping to make our first year at our new location such a success and we always appreciate your business.

Visit us for more details and there is no purchase necessary to win. It is going to be a great time and we hope to see you here!