What is the longest “iron Butt” ride you have been on?  In July 1979, I rode from Seattle to Dallas while I was on leave from the Air Force. It took me 3 days. I arrived in the early morning hours, broke up with my girlfriend, left and rode back! I slept every night of the trip on the side of the road or in rest areas, I couldn’t afford a motel.

Have you ever done a burn out? Yes, every year at the Sturgis Rally from 1990 to 1997.

True Story!  I still have the tail light and rear fender section from my 1980 Fat BobTM Superglide®. I bought the bike in 1980 while I was stationed at McChord AFB in Tacoma, WA. It was my first new Harley. I wanted a 1981 FLHS so I sold the SuperGlide® to an Army guy stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. He paid me and asked if I had a hack saw he could borrow. I loaned him one and watched as he sawed the rear fender off between the tail light and license plate mount. He cut the tail light wires, handed the saw and fender section to me and rode off! I have the fender/taillight section mounted on a plaque in my office.  

Kari Hoisington, MotorClothes® Merchandise Manager   a/k/a MotorClothes®  Merchandise Diva! How long have you worked for H-D®? 10 years What bike(s) do you own? A ’99 Fatboy® and a ’72 FLH   How long have you been riding? I had my first passenger ride at about 9 years old with my dad and started riding my own bike in 2000   What was your first bike? A DynaTM Low Rider

Who first got you interested in motorcycling? I have family in Sioux Falls, SD. When I was little and we went to visit we passed a long line of motorcycles headed to Sturgis.  I had to know what was so great about riding that so many people would ride to one place. Hearing the rumble and seeing the wave of bikers awakened that little riding monster within.  Over the years there has been a string of influences from friends who rode to family who attended rallies to my mechanic husband.  Riding is in the blood.  It is an internal rhythm that just beats stronger the more you pursue the sport.

 

Charlie Beavers, Parts & Accessories Manager How long have you worked for H-D®? 28 Years What bike(s) do you own? 2000 Road King® and 8-10 more How long have you been riding? I have been riding for 41 years What was your first bike?  My dad made me a mini bike with a Briggs and Stratten motor.

Who first got you interested in motorcycling? My older brothers were the influence that got me started.

What is your best memory of riding? I enjoy riding my dirt bike in the woods the best. 

What was the longest "iron butt" ride you have been on?  I rode from Chattanooga to Detroit in the pouring rain after working that day.

If money was no object and you do anything to your bike -what would you do? Ride it 'till I saw the whole U.S.A.

Anyhing else you want to add??? I like the fact that I have a job and that I can enjoy and make a living at.

  

Tony Hales, Motorcycle Sales Manager How long have you worked for H-D®? 8 years How did you come to work at a Harley-Davidson dealership? Had just retired from the U.S. Navy and was looking for a sales job. What bike(s) do you own? 2007 FLHTC®, 2002 FLSTFI®,  and a 1995 FLSTF®. How long have you been riding? Since 1968

Who first got you interested in motorcycling? Have always been interested in motorcycles as far back as I can remember.

Longest "iron butt" ride? 16 hours from North Georgia to Myrtle Beach, lots of stops! Trailored to Sturgis, SD if that counts.

What will your next bike be? Would like to have a VRSCDX Night Rod Special®