Born To Ride News

MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2009) – Ever since the first American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition in 1916, the Motor Company has enjoyed a innate bond with the men and women who have served our nation. To honor the service of active and retired U.S. military personnel, Harley-Davidson has declared November “Military Appreciation Month.”  Read more…

This bike started life as I know it as a basket case me and a friend bought in 1994. Together with him we assembled that pile of parts into a semi respectable chopper. A little cobbled together with what we had laying around, but not a bad bike. Fast forward 15 years and I get a phone call from a friend of a friend saying the bike has been sitting for 5 years and is for sale. I made a good deal on the now seized up rusted out chopper that had been left outside for half a decade, let the tear down begin. Read more…

I’ve mentioned to you a few times the perks to this job are fabulous. One of my favorite perks is being able to talk with true bikers that ride – not trailer – their motorcycles to the planned destination.  When Ron Galletti called me to ask me to do a story on Rick Rossiter ‘s trip to Alaska, I couldn’t wait to call Rick and set up an interview!

Rick Rossiter has been in the Harley-Davidson business, serving Sarasota and Manatee counties for over 15 years. Here’s a guy that is passionate about his business, his customers, and his family. When I called Rick I was able to go to the dealership and meet with him that same day!

Once I got comfortable in Rick’s beautiful office, I just HAD to ask him a question; did you trailer your bike to Alaska? To me, asking this question kinda breaks the ice. In my case, the whole room got extremely cold – even though it was 94 degrees outside. Rick looked me straight in the eyes and said, “Young lady, I’ve been taking motorcycle trips for many years. I DO NOT trailer my motorcycle anywhere!” He definitely emphasized DO NOT. Okay, I get it.  Read more…