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States Blue Pearl 1996 Harley-Davidson FLHR-I Electra Glide Road King.
Photo taken January 22, 2000.

Has been upgraded with:

Chrome Harley-Davidson Motor Company air cleaner insert (29243-97)
and
States Blue Pearl horn cover (69044-96MR) from Visalia H-D in Goshen CA,

Saddlebag Guard Bags (90955-97 and 90939-97)
and
Protective Soft Lowers (58502-80B) from San Jose Harley-Davidson,

Classic-style chrome saddlebag guard rails (90839-93A) from Bears & Roses H-D in Bend OR,

front and rear "Fat Boy" logo turn-signal visors (68088-96 & 68091-96) from Las Vegas H-D,

Screamin' Eagle Slash-cut Mufflers (64903-99) from Cycle Center of Fremont H-D

and

"Fat Boy" logo passing lamp visors (68100-96) from San Jose Harley-Davidson.

Keep checking those bargain tables!

States Blue Pearl 1996 Harley-Davidson FLHR-I Electra Glide Road King.
Photo taken January 22, 2000.

Posing under the power lines at Golden Oak Park in San Jose.
Photo taken March 13, 2000.

A few pics of the Road King when it lived in Ohio.
Pictures by T.L. Mitchell; Autumn, 1999.

Vista Point on NV 341 en route to Virginia City, with Reno in the background.
Photo taken September 23, 2000.

Dave's Reno Trip September 2000 for Street Vibrations.

In the parking lot of Buck's Party Mart in Fulton KY during M.A.M.B.M. in Tennessee on June 5, 2004.
Photo by Andy Barber.

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Moments after arrival at The Temporary Bar & Grill in Tennessee on June 3, 2005, with T.L. Mitchell and Tim O'Brien nearby. Photo by Kurt Bigalke.

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Sitting at a table under the big tent, talking to Jim Butler, with Frito, Debbie, Katie and Brenda in the background.
Yes, I had stopped at Wendy's.
Photo by Kurt Bigalke.

A few motorcycle links

The American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington OH, a suburb of Columbus.
- The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham AL.
Bay Area Performance Cycles, Mountain View CA.
Bridge To A Cure Ride, San Francisco, to benefit Muscular Dystrophy.
Broke Biker, Fremont CA.
Cathouse Poker Run, held in Reno NV each year during Street Vibrations weekend.
Eagle Rider of San Jose, motorcycle rentals, located at R.A.M. Products.
The Eddie Kieger Website including online auction.
- Eddie was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and is slowly recovering from brain injury.
- His online friends help support the costs of his rehabilitation, and maintenance of his specially-equipped van.
Elko Motorcycle Jamboree, held each June in Elko NV.
Gettysburg Bike Week, Gettysburg PA.
Ghost Mountain Riders, Lompico CA, puts on several runs each year.
The Hardley Angels Women's Motorcycle Drill Team.
One version of the so-called Harley alphabet.
Helimot European Accessories, San Jose, mostly serving the sport-bike crowd.
Hollister Independence Rally, held each July in Hollister CA.
How To Pick Up A Fallen Motorcycle, with step-by-step instructions and pictures. Good information if there's nobody around to help you.
Julius Long Memorial Ride, held each year in San Francisco to remember a victim of road rage.
Just Leather, San Jose.
Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia NH.
Las Vegas Bike Fest, Las Vegas NV.
Laughlin River Run, Laughlin NV, held annually in April.
LOSTRIDE: International Stolen Motorcycle Registry.
Magoons Saloon, just off CA 50 in Pollock Pines. (You're welcome, Jim!)
Mark Fuller (memorial) site.
Markleeville Motorcycle Arts Festival, Alpine County, CA.
Moto-Rama, information about motorcycling in the San Francisco Bay area.
Night Hawkers Reflective Apparel.
The National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, IA.
R.A.M. Products, Real American Motorcycle Products for Harley-Davidsons, San Jose.
The Redwood Run, "The Ultimate Biker Party," held annually at the Riverview Ranch near Piercy CA.
- All events held on private property. Adults only. No cars or trucks.
- Harley-Davidson, Buell and American made only.
Ride to Work Day, held annually in July.
Rolling Thunder, held yearly at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
until there is a full accounting for all of those Missing In Action and Prisoners Of War.
Run-a-mucca, held annually in Winnemucca NV.
Run For The Wall, an annual run from various parts of America to Washington, D.C. in preparation for Rolling Thunder (above).
Seattle Cossacks.
Santa Clara Valley Peace Officers' Memorial Run, held annually in May.
The Sierra Hope Ride, a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy.
Hawgeye's Stealers & Dealers webpage; a helpful tool for those seeking a Harley-Davidson dealership.
Steel Horse Stampede, held annually in September in Nashville TN.
Street Vibrations - Metal, Music, Motorcycles. Held annually on the fourth weekend of September in Reno NV.
The Sunday Ride, Marin County CA.
Thunderpress monthly, Harley-Davidson and American Motorcycle news, "Riding with you since 1992."
Viet Nam Vets Motorcycle Club - "C" Chapter, Freedom, CA.
Wheels Through Time motorcycle museum, in Maggie Valley, NC (between Cherokee and Asheville).
101 Run, in the heart of Redwood Country, held at Dean Creek Resort near Garberville CA.

A few Harley-Davidson links

Selected Harley-Davidson Motor Company dealerships in California and Nevada and their Harley Owners Group Chapters:

Auburn Harley-Davidson, Auburn.
Bakersfield Harley-Davidson, Bakersfield. (Formerly Thorp's Harley-Davidson. Small place. Nice people. Look for the duck crossing sign a few blocks east.)
Carson City Harley-Davidson, Carson City, NV. (Been there several times. Nice big place. Wendy's nearby.)
- Look for the raised, diamond-plate showroom floor and the drive-in Service Department.
- I had a pleasant Service Department experience on September 26, 2002.
- Was Carson-Tahoe H-D, but changed back to Carson City H-D with a change of ownership in 2003.
Golden Gate Harley-Davidson, Corte Madera.
Michael's Harley-Davidson, Cotati.
Fairfield Harley-Davidson, Fairfield. (I was there once.)
- Late 2003/early 2004 they moved down the freeway to Vacaville and changed their name.
Cycle Center of Fremont Harley-Davidson, Fremont. (Been there several times. A three-marque dealership.)
- Fremont H.O.G.
Harley-Davidson of Fresno, Fresno. (Been there a few times.)
- Just off CA 99 at Shaw Avenue, north end of Fresno.
- Nov. 2001: moved about a mile east to a big new building at 4345 West Shaw Ave.
- North Fresno Chapter H.O.G.
Mathews Harley-Davidson, Fresno. (Been there once, but my friend Al goes there all the time. Nice small place with plenty of parking and a nice "museum.)
- On Blackstone Avenue, just off CA Hy 180, east of CA Hy 99.
- Fresno County H.O.G.
Hollister Harley-Davidson, Hollister.
- Closed February 2004; see "Morgan Hill" below.
Jamestown Harley-Davidson, Jamestown. (Been there a few times. Nice place. Just three miles from Sonora.)
- They designed their building to blend in with nearby historic buildings.
- Look for the wooden 1947 Knucklehead sculpture on display.
- They also have a one-room motel on the property.
Livermore Harley-Davidson, Livermore. (Been there several times. Nice big place.)
- Livermore H.O.G. (I'm guessing.)
Golden Valley Harley-Davidson Shop, Los Banos. (Been there; nice place; just 76 miles from San Jose.)
- New, late 2004. Related to Yosemite H-D (Merced) and Carson City H-D.
- On Badger Flat Road at Hy 152, west end of town; near Denny's & Wal*Mart.
Yosemite Harley-Davidson, Merced. (Been there. Small shop in two buildings.)
- Near where CA 99, CA 140 and X Street all come together.
Mitchell's Modesto Harley-Davidson, Modesto. (Been there several times, nice place. Diner next door.)
- Modesto Chapter H.O.G.
House of Thunder Harley-Davidson, Morgan Hill.
- Big new dealership in a big new building, open February 2004.
- Formerly Hollister Harley-Davidson.
- Rumor has it that they will not be sponsoring a H.O.G. chapter.
Bob Dron's Oakland Harley-Davidson, Oakland. (Been there several times.)
- Sales, Service and Rentals open seven days a week.
  - If you need service, call to be sure they'll work on your bike.
Hangtown Harley-Davidson, Placerville. (Been there. Nice place, a little hard to find.)
- Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (as of September 2002).
Peninsula Harley-Davidson, Redwood City. (Been there several times. The bargain racks are upstairs.)
- San Mateo Chapter H.O.G.
Reno Harley-Davidson, Reno, NV. (Been there several times. Nice place.)
- Can be very crowded during big events, particularly during Street Vibrations.
- Look for the drive-in Service Department, a separate building next door.
  - I spent 8 1/2 hours there on September 22, 2001. It was not completely their fault.
  - I spent 11 1/4 hours there on September 25, 2004. It was not completely their fault.
Harley-Davidson of Sacramento, Sacramento.
- Sacramento Chapter H.O.G.
Warren's Harley-Davidson, Salinas. (Been there a few times.)
- Very nice folks, especially Evelyn and Tony in the Service Department.
- Monterey Bay Chapter H.O.G.
Dudley Perkins Company Harley-Davidson, San Francisco, since 1914.
(Been to the main store on Van Ness Avenue and the shop on Page Street.)
- San Francisco Chapter Fog HOGs
San Jose Harley-Davidson. (My hometown dealer, been there many times. Very nice people. Several historic motorcycles displayed overhead. Occasional "clearance" and bargain table items. Dyno equipped.)
- San Jose Chapter H.O.G.
McGuire Harley-Davidson Shop, San Ramon. (Been there a couple times.)
Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson. (Been there several times. Very nice folks.)
- Take a few minutes to look at the historic motorcycles on display.
- Santa Cruz Chapter H.O.G.
Golden Gate Harley-Davidson, Sausalito.
Valley Harley-Davidson, Stockton. (Been there a few times.)
- Motorcycle parking on the west side of the building, right near the door.
Vacaville Harley-Davidson, Vacaville. (Formerly Fairfield Harley-Davidson; they moved down the freeway a few miles.)
Harley-Davidson of Vallejo, Vallejo. (Been there a few times.)
- H.O.G. runs and special events
Visalia Harley-Davidson, Goshen. (Been there a few times.)
- Nice place, nice people, and it's only 185 miles from San Jose, just off CA 99 at Betty Drive in Goshen.
- Look for the parking lot striped with orange paint, the indoor fountain, the snack bar, the model train and maybe a bargain table.
- As of November 2004: also look for the "Harley Avenue" and "Davidson Street" signs in the parking lot.
- They also have a location in Porterville.
- Visalia Chapter H.O.G.
McGuire Harley-Davidson, Walnut Creek. (Been there several times. A little hard to get to, but a nice place.)
- Mt. Diablo Chapter H.O.G.
Green Valley Harley-Davidson Shop, Watsonville. (Been there a few times. A few service bays and a small boutique.)
- Just off Hy 1 on Hy 152 at Green Valley Road
- A satellite of Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson.
- Service Department open on Sundays, but of course, call ahead to confirm.

Fine Print: Some dealerships are "[city name] H-D" and some are "H-D of [city name]." I try to show their proper name, as per their advertising, but I still alphabetize them under the name of the city, so that you can find the one you want.

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Created on February 5, 2000. Last updated on July 15, 2005.

David W. Schultheis, San Jos�, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, California, USA