Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Customer Testimony

My name is Jackie Mason. I used to love to jump on the back seat of anyone’s bikes to get a ride. Unfortunately, the rides were few and far between. I though, I can do this myself. I had some money saved and I went to the H&M Harley-Davidson dealership in Dover, OH. With my husband’s support – even though he didn’t ride at the time (now he has an Electra Glide Standard), I bought a 2004 pearl white Sportster. I enrolled in the MSF course, learned to ride, and got my endorsement.

We live in the country on a dirt road – up a hill. Comfort zone? I found I can ride on my township road – gravel, ruts, washboard hills and all! You just do what you have to if you want to ride!

I have since graduated from my Sportster to a 2006 Softail Heritage Classic. Pearl white, of course, and lots of chrome! I am also the proud owner of a 2008 Crossbone – Pearl Olive Green.

I looked forward to attending Adventure Harley-Davidson (formally H&M) events. One night the dealership held a “Ladies Garage Party”. Out of my comfort zone, I went without knowing anyone else there! It was great! The food, the seminars and… another escape from my comfort zone! I overheard two women talking about going to the ladies ride to Napoleon, Ohio. So… I introduced myself and asked if I could go with them.

Barb and Janet were very nice. Both experienced riders, but it had been years since they had ridden until recently. We hit it off immediately! That was the start of a great friendship! Both ride Harley-Davidson Deluxe bikes. Bard a Maroon 2005, and Janet a Blue 2008.

We made that trip to Napoleon and had a tremendous adventure! Now we make the “Women Ride” to Napoleon our first “official” ride of the season. Along the way, we have picked up other women riders, but it always seems to go back to the original three: Barb, Janet and myself.

I urge any and all ladies – Step out of your comfort zone – learn to ride, get on two wheels, introduce yourself, go on rides with other lady riders. Be safe, be smart and have a fun time out of you comfort zone!

We Went HOG WILD!

On Saturday, May 30, we had our 5th Annual HOG WILD party and man was it a party! With over 1,100 people in our door that day - it was quite the day. We had a charity BBQ to benefit 5 local charities (P.A.L. Mission, MDA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Red Cross, and Hospice) and gave a $500 donation to the charity with the best BBQ sauce (judged by donations from our customers). MDA won the best sauce, and with everything combined, we raised over $3400 split between the charities.

We had a HUGE sidewalk sale - with people EVERYWHERE!! With the Music by Mobile Jams, and vendors doing charicatures, insurance quotes, pinstriping, drag racing...the day was eventful and full of energy. The New Philadelphia Stars girls softball team raised over $700 for their team selling pop, water, and chips and seemed to have a great time doing it.

WHAT A GREAT DAY! Don't worry - if you missed it, we've got plenty more going on this summer. Our Anniversary Celebration is on June 27th so bring your family to enjoy stunt teams, a live band, vendors, bikes, and great food.

Nicki Snyder

Marketing Manager