Exile Cycles 10th Anniversary Open HouseNot only has Exile Cycles reached the 10-year mark, but it has also just acquired a new 20,000-square-foot facility in Southern California. Russell Mitchell and his crew cordially invite you to help them celebrate on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at their new address, 13209 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, CA 91605. Kickoff is at noon, and you'll be kicked out at 6 p.m. Russell promises "Bikes, Beer, and Birds," but he hints that music, food, and cars will also feature prominently in the celebration. The Exile boys count among their friends nearly all the custom-bike scene's heavy hitters, so there's no telling who might show up.
Russell tells us that the new premises will allow Exile Cycles to enter its next decade with an even greater level of professionalism. He commented, "We were so cramped in our old place that it was impossible to be efficient. We are now focusing firmly on customer service with high stocking rates and rapid order fulfillment for both parts and bike orders." Expect a steady stream of tough choppers and super-clean parts to boot.
The impressive new digs, combined with the new website and catalog, certainly put Exile in a great position to storm its second decade. Be sure to help Russell and the gang celebrate the occasion!
Open house: Saturday, April 22, 2006, 12-6 p.m.
Harley-Davidson Marks 25 Years of MDA SupportHarley-Davidson's 25th year of fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) topped $4.6 million dollars, the company announced during the September 4-5 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. The contribution brings the total fundraising for Harley-Davidson's 25 years of involvement with the MDA to $55 million.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company President and Chief Operating Officer Jim McCaslin presented the $4.6 million on behalf of the thousands who raised the funds. "Harley-Davidson's family of dealers, suppliers, riders, and employees was hard at work this year planning open houses, rides, and other special events to raise money for MDA," said McCaslin during the Telethon broadcast. "Their hard work helps make life brighter for people with neuromuscular disease and helps make headway in finding a cure."
Joining McCaslin in the presentation and representing the Harley-Davidson dealer network were Dennis from Schaeffer's Harley-Davidson, Orwigsburg, PA; Rose Schoch and Jan Boyer from Schoch's Harley-Davidson, Stroudsburg, PA; Jenny and David Alwin, South Central Wisconsin HOG Chapter and Kutter Harley-Davidson in Janesville, WI; Chris Smith; Motor City Harley-Davidson, Farmington Hills, MI; and Virgil, Debbie, and Rebecca Schulenberg, Sauk Prairie Harley-Davidson of Sauk Prairie, WI.
Buzz and Lori Warnke of Lansing, IL, also participated in the telethon as winners of the "Thrill of Giving" sweepstakes. The contest was an in-dealership promotion to celebrate Harley-Davidson's 25 years of support for MDA.
Harley-Davidson's fundraising activities for the Muscular Dystrophy Association took place over the 12-month period leading up to the telethon and included pledge rides, dealer fundraisers, motorcycle raffles, and pin sales.
Nine Who Changed Motorcycling Join the Motorcycle Hall of FameNine individuals who left their mark on motorcycling officially joined the Hall of Fame in a dinner ceremony that capped a weekend of events at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.