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The Journey to Riding a Motorcycle Doesn’t Have to Be Long!

How did you start riding? What made you do it? What made you try? I’d like to be bold and say most people think motorcycles are cool. They like seeing them in movies, they like looking at them more than … Continue reading

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Hats off to our winter riders

Some may feel it’s a dealership comeback…but it’s true. If I had a nickel for every time a cager says: “yeah but seriously, how many days do you guys even get to ride up here (in Alaska)?” and I reply … Continue reading

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Tattoos & Booze

Tattoos and Booze don’t really mix unless you’re just showing them off to your friends. In that case it never hurts to have a drink fueling your enthusiastic bragging. You know what makes the story of your tattoo even better? … Continue reading

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Chronicles of Dia January 2013

I would like to take a minute to reflect on this monumental year… This year was a big one for Motorcycle Times Inc. (For anyone who doesn’t know, that is the name of our corporation that owns House of Harley, … Continue reading

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Worldwide Icon

Harley-Davidson motorcycles will always have started as an American legend but the passion for H-D has spread all over the world! It’s always wonderful when travelers make a stop at the House because we all get a taste of how … Continue reading

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9/11 – Never Forget

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Good reason to party

We’re a Harley-Davidson dealership so of course we like to party. We party for holidays, melting snow, beer, and mostly we just like to watch the bikes line up around the building. A sea of leather & chrome. This time … Continue reading

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Get to know Alaskan Hogs – Doug Ramstead’s Story written by Patti Bogan

The 2011 ivory and gold CVO Road Glide Ultra cuts through the air softly, as though in stealth mode. Its rider, Doug Ramstad, also has been in mostly stealth mode during the years he’s been a HOG member.   But … Continue reading

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The Fates of Plates

As diverse as the men and women who picked them, the license plates of Alaskan bikers offer everyone on the road a peek into the language of Hogs. Some are earned road names, some stated road names, some are funny, some are … Continue reading

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A monumental change of hands

On June 14th, Barry and Dia Matteson sat in the third floor conference room signing the final paperwork for a monumental change of hands. After 40 years of business in the Alaskan motorcycle industry, Barry Matteson has sold Motorcycle Times … Continue reading

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