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See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park

New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.

Davidson Park. Photos by Jeramey Jannene.

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz cut the orange ribbon to formally open the motorcycle company’s new park Monday morning, welcoming in a new era in the 121-year-old company’s history.

Davidson Park was created by turning underutilized employee parking lots along W. Highland Avenue into a publicly accessible park, with the goal of better connecting the company with the surrounding community and motorcycle riders.

It also represents the first step in the company’s re-commitment to maintaining its 121-year-old campus on the site where founders William Harley and Arthur Davidson built their first motorcycle. Additional changes to the building complex, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., will include a science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education lab, a permanent home for the company’s racing team and the relocation of the company’s LiveWire electric motorcycle arm. [Ed: See our coverage ]

“A lot has changed in 120 years, but there’s one thing that hasn’t and won’t change ever, and that is Juneau Avenue is our home,” said Zeitz while Mayor Cavalier Johnson , members of the Davidson family including Willie G. Davidson , Near West Side Partners leader Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and dozens of company employees looked on. “We could not be more proud to be part of the Near West Side and to be part of the community here in Milwaukee.”

The $20 million park’s central feature, The Hub, is a sunken space that can be used for motorcycle-centric events or any number of public events. A circular pathway with many levels spirals down to the central stage path. Brick pads, sporting one of 24 unique designs, line the pathway and serve as parking spaces for motorcycles. Stairways cut through the concentric rings, offering direct access for pedestrians and extra seating in addition to that built into the sides of the bluffs.

At the top of The Hub, a lighted walkway, dubbed “Main Street,” divides the The Hub from W. Highland Avenue. It’s been designed to host farmer’s markets and other events. A shipping-container bar, 1903 Tavern, is located along the walkway, as are spaces for several other mobile vendors. A linear kids playground with a natural theme parallels the wide path. Seating is interspersed throughout.

A 10-foot-tall weathered steel sculpture of the company’s logo serves as a gateway to the park.

The project, said Zeitz and Harley-Davidson chief human resources officer and foundation president Tori Termaat , came in on time and under budget. The first point is especially critical, the company is scheduled to hold its second-annual Homecoming ceremony in late July.

More than 100 employees continue to work out of the campus each day, and more are expected to as part of future phases announced Monday. Zeitz, in an interview, said the company maintains a hybrid work environment where employees work at the facility “based on necessity” and at home as comfortable. “We keep a flexible budget, but always make sure that we do come together for those projects and collaborative initiatives where everyone needs to be in the room,” said the New Mexico-based CEO.

Park Design

Using the parking lots for a park was one of several items identified during a three-day visioning session the company conducted in 2021 with community stakeholders and other partners. Zeitz credits The B Team, a nonprofit executive leadership group he cofounded with Richard Branson , as helping establish and execute the “Appreciative Inquiry Summit.”

“We are so excited to be able to celebrate Davidson Park today as a new cornerstone to our connection to our community,” said Zeitz.

The park was designed by London-based Heatherwick Studio , renown in the United States for designing Little Island in New York City. Heatherwick, said Zeitz, was the first and only designer the company pursued to create the space.

“As a designer, the biggest honor is to work on something for the public,” said firm principal Thomas Heatherwick .

The Harley site presented an unusual challenge for the firm.

“I don’t think that we had ever seen that many car parks that big,” said Heatherwick of the 4.8 acres of parking lots that occupied the site up until a year ago. “Giant piece of tarmac.”

The firm, said the architect, set about to create a design that was “people first, but occasionally, maybe once a month, could have a bike life.”

The use of the circle is no mistake. It’s visually embedded within the motorcycles produced on the site starting in 1903. It’s also something embedded in human nature. “There is something really powerful about the circle,” said Heatherwick.

Heatherwick, giving away a trick of the trade, said the renderings depict the space with large trees. He said he was pleased with how the design turned out, even with smaller, newly-planted trees, and looks forward to it getting “better and better” as the trees grow and mature.

He also praised Greenfire Management Services for constructing the park to a high standard and the partnership with HGA , which served as the architect and engineer of record. The Forest County Potawatomi Community ‘s involvement didn’t stop at providing the general contractor. Community members also informed the design of the serenity space atop The Hub and led a drum circle that opened Monday’s ribbon cutting.

Students from Milwaukee Public Schools ‘ nearby Story School designed the motorcycle parking spots. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design student Megan Huss , who has since graduated and joined Barthell Digital , won a design competition to create a central emblem in The Hub. Both include symbols and images of Milwaukee.

Zeitz previously hired Heatherwick to design the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to becoming Harley-Davidson CEO, Zeitz, who is German, founded the art museum and set about building a collection of African art. The building opened in 2017.

The Park Next Door

The park is bookended by Harley Park , the longtime Highland Park that is part of the Milwaukee County Parks system. Harley, in 2023, secured a name change in exchange for a $350,000 contribution and a 10-year maintenance agreement for the 3.4-acre greenspace. Overgrown trees or shrubs have been pruned or removed to better expose the Harley buildings located immediately north of it.

How and When To Visit

Davidson Park, according to a sign posted at the property, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Organizations looking to use Davidson Park for an event are encouraged to contact the company via the Davidson Park webpage . NEWaukee has been hired to assist with park events.

The first publicly-listed event is H-D Homecoming Rev Up on July 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Near West Fest, a 10-year anniversary for Near West Side Partners, is scheduled to occur on Sept. 13 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

How is Harley judging success? “It’s being used as much as possible, not just by riders, but visitors,” said Zeitz. “It’s a multipurpose park that hopefully attracts a lot of people.”

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More about the Harley campus reconfiguration

• Harley-Davidson Reveals Plans For Future of Corporate Campus - Jeramey Jannene - Jun 24th, 2024
• See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park - Jeramey Jannene - Jun 24th, 2024
• Photo Gallery: Harley Park and The Hub Take Shape - Graham Kilmer - Apr 2nd, 2024
• MKE County: Parks Preparing for New, Improved Harley Park - Graham Kilmer - Aug 23rd, 2023
• Friday Photos: Construction Underway On Harley’s Hub - Jeramey Jannene - Jul 7th, 2023
• MKE County: Highland Park To Become Harley Park - Graham Kilmer - Apr 13th, 2023
• MKE County: Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park - Graham Kilmer - Mar 27th, 2023
• Harley-Davidson Creating Major Community Park - Jeramey Jannene - Jan 11th, 2023
• Eyes on Milwaukee: Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development - Jeramey Jannene - Dec 22nd, 2022
• Eyes on Milwaukee: Whither Harley-Davidson’s Headquarters? - Jeramey Jannene - Oct 24th, 2022

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2 thoughts on “See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park”

New Era for Harley Davidson, nothing similar to TS Era Tour, lol Just another failure of Mayor Cavalier Johnson to negotiate and fight to keep jobs and a great company in Milwaukee. Another example ” Milwaukee a horrible city. “

The beautiful park can now be next year’s location for Juneteenth Day. Hopefully a new location will bring peace to the neighborhood.

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First Look: Harley's exciting new Davidson Park on the West Side

On a beautiful sunny early summer morning, hundreds gathered at Harley-Davidson to officially cut the ribbon on the great new 4.8-acre Davidson Park, at 3700 W. Juneau Ave. (though it's best accessed from Highland Boulevard).

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lived until he was 17, Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point, Bay View, Enderis Park, South Milwaukee and on the East Side.

He has published three non-fiction books in Italy – including one about an event in Milwaukee history, which was published in the U.S. in autumn 2010. Four more books, all about Milwaukee, have been published by The History Press.

With his most recent band, The Yell Leaders, Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan, South America and the U.S. The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour. Most recently, the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert.

He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry.

In 2005, he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area. He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club.

He has be heard on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories, in that station's most popular podcast. 

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San Francisco Harley-Davidson dealership closes after over 100 years

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Posted: Jun 26, 2024 / 11:00 AM PDT

Updated: Jun 27, 2024 / 07:33 AM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO ( KRON ) — A Harley-Davidson dealership in San Francisco has abruptly closed after being in operation since 1914, the business confirmed to KRON4.com Wednesday.

San Francisco Harley-Davidson, located at 3146 Mission Street, shut its doors for good over the weekend. The closure appears to be sudden, as social media pages were still promoting deals and events happening at the dealership through June 22.

Previously known as Dudley Perkins Harley-Davidson, the business was founded in 1914 by Dudley Perkins Sr., according to the company’s website. The motorcycle business “was the world’s longest-running family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership until it was sold in January 2018.” It was one of the oldest brands in San Francisco.

While the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on San Francisco Harley-Davidson, as KRON4 reported in 2022 , the dealership said it was able to bounce back. “Harley Davidson is back in full force here in San Francisco,” employee Scott Rawson said at that time.

San Francisco Harley-Davidson did not give a reason for its closure.

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8 of the Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles for Beginners

Updated: April 8, 2024

Published: June 20, 2023

Harley-Davidson is an institution, an iconic motorcycle manufacturer with a rich history and a legacy of V-twin domination. But Harleys aren’t usually considered the most beginner-friendly motorcycles, mostly due to the weight and engine capacity of the big roaring V-twin engines. 

However, we need to flip the script on this assumption. I don’t believe in the idea that beginner riders should be limited to one type or capacity of motorcycle — with some sensible exceptions, for example, new riders should probably not go and buy a Kawasaki Z H2. 

A low seat height and a balanced, low center of gravity are essential to making new riders comfortable. Luckily, they’re also natural features of a Harley. So some lighter-weight options are suitable, and even ideal, for new riders. 

Let’s look at our top picks for beginner-friendly Harleys.

We’ve selected models from both the current H-D range and readily available used models. 

Harley Davidson Street 750

Specs: 

• Curb weight: 514 lb.
• Seat height: 25.7”
• Engine: 749cc, water-cooled, Revolution X 
• Max power: 53 horsepower
• Max torque: 64.9 Nm
• Price: $5,000–$7,500

We’re going to start off with a discontinued model that is available on the used market. The H-D Street 750 was discontinued in 2020, along with the Street Rod and the Street 500. 

The point of the Street 750 and 500 was to attract new riders to the Harley-Davidson brand and lifestyle. They were styled to attract the younger generation with the hope they would develop an allegiance to the brand and move up the range with time. 

H-D developed a water-cooled engine for the Street range and called it the Revolution X. It is relatively low-powered with just 53 horsepower, but it’s more than enough for everyday riding. The 64 Nm of torque ensures there’s plenty of low-down power to get you moving away from traffic, pulling you up to speed easily.

It’s a lightweight H-D, and the low seat ensures riders can reach the ground with ease. Both of these features mean new riders can get to grips with slow speed maneuvers quickly and not have to worry about struggling with a heavy bike at stops. 

Ergonomically, however, the Street 750 is a little bit strange. Mid-mounted controls force your knees into an awkward angle on either side of the engine, and you can easily rest your heel on the hot exhaust, which isn’t fun! 

Taller riders may struggle with the Street series for this reason. 

Since the model was discontinued, prices have been pretty steady on the used market. They are cheaper than many other Harley models, and most are low-mileage bikes.

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Harley-Davidson Iron 883

• Curb weight: 564 lb.
• Seat height: 27.5”
• Engine: 883cc, air-cooled, Evolution
• Max power: 50 horsepower
• Max torque: 73.2 Nm
• Price: New $11,249, used from $4,000

The Harley-Davidson Iron 883 was discontinued last year and along with the Forty-Eight, was the last of the air-cooled Sportsters. The air-cooled H-D Sportster had been in production since 1957 until it was then phased out and replaced with the water-cooled Sportster S and Nightster. 

There is no question that the Iron 883 is one of my favorite motorcycles of all time. In fact, my husband had one that I named Dolores, and it’s safe to say his selling her was very nearly the end of our relationship. 

The V-twin Evolution engine is one of the most reliable and stable Harley engines ever produced, and the 883cc version in the Iron is a very accessible motor for new riders. It has enough power to grow into, but it’s far from intimidating and unmanageable. Instead, you rumble along in traditional Harley style — in full control. 

A 27.5”-seat height is plenty low enough for most to get both feet on the ground at stops, and the narrow nature of the Iron means it’s easy to control and maneuver, with your legs able to help your arms keep you upright. 

The seating position is comfortable and upright, with the bars in easy reach and the footpegs mid-mounted. This natural position is perfect for new riders because there are no extremes. 

There are still some 2022 Iron 883 models in dealers, so if you want a brand new one, have a look around. Otherwise, there are plenty of used bikes on the market and they are very reasonably priced. 

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

• Curb weight: 556 lb.
• Seat height: 26.2”
• Engine: 1200cc, Evolution V-twin
• Max power: 60 horsepower 
• Max torque: 98.9 Nm
• Price: New $12,299, used from $5,000

The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight is a 1200cc Sportster that is somewhat more aggressive than the Iron series. Again, the Forty-Eight was removed from the range last year, but there are still some new models hanging around at dealers.

The Forty-Eight used the 1200cc Evo engine, which gave it a bit more power than the 883. However, it isn’t dripping in horsepower. It’s still very manageable and easy-going. The main difference is you will have slightly more top-end power for faster riding circumstances, like the highway. 

Instead of mid-mounted controls, you get forward controls and a forward riding position overall, along with two very fat tires for a bulldog stance. 

New riders will have to adjust to the riding position, but the seat height and weight should inspire confidence when you first get out riding. The truth is an air-cooled Sportster of any generation is going to be suitable for a new rider. The weight, power, seat height, and ergonomics will all make a new rider comfortable pretty quickly. 

For reliability, stick to the Evolution engine, but if you’re like me and like to make things more difficult for yourself, and you want to learn to wrench on your bike, then the Ironhead Sportsters are classics. 

Harley-Davidson Nightster

• Curb weight: 481 lb.
• Seat height: 27.1”
• Engine: Revolution Max 975
• Max power: 90 horsepower
• Max torque: 94 Nm
• MSRP: $13,499

New for 2023, the Nightster is the next step in the Sportster revolution. Unlike the Sportster S, the Nightster is styled in a more traditional Sportster fashion, with a similar silhouette to the popular Iron 883. 

It utilizes an all new 975 Revolution Max engine, which produces 90 horsepower and 94 Nm of torque. There’s plenty of power for everyday riding situations and plenty for new riders to grow into. But it’s delivered in a non-threatening fashion for easy riding. You don’t need to fear twisting the throttle and the bike taking off like a rocket.

H-D has redesigned the traditional sportster chassis, which used the hook frame. Now the engine is used as a stressed member of the frame, which builds strength and rigidity to the overall chassis. 

This method has also reduced the weight significantly to just 481 lbs. It’s even lighter than the smaller Street 750, so it’s perfect for new riders who don’t want to wrestle with a big, heavy machine.

Harley has also included some rider safety enhancements with the Nightster. ABS, Traction Control, and Drag-Torque Slip Control come standard and are all useful to keep you safe, especially as a new rider. 

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

• Curb weight: 502 lb.
• Seat height: 28.9”
• Engine: Revolution Max 1250GT
• Max power: 121 horsepower
• Max torque: 127 Nm
• MSRP: $16,399

Initially, the only offering from Harley in the Sports category — following the demise of the air-cooled Sporsters — was the Sportster S. It was the smallest-capacity Harley available for a short time until the Nightster debuted.

On one hand, the Sportster S is excellent for new riders. It’s lightweight for a Harley, it has a low seat height, and it’s agile and easy to move around. Equally, it’s fitted with rider aids like ABS and Traction Control for enhanced cornering abilities, which will help new riders stay safe. 

However, the Sportster S is a fast motorcycle. It’s loaded with power and torque, and performance is at the heart of the machine. So, unless you’re willing to exercise caution and self-control, the Sportster S might be a bit too much for you to handle initially. 

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard

• Curb weight: 655 lb.
• Seat height: 25.8”
• Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 107
• Max power: 86 horsepower
• Max torque: 149 Nm
• Price: $14,399

Ironically, this big cruiser may actually be more suitable for beginners than fast bikes like the Sportster S. These models are significantly bigger in both weight and capacity, but they can still very much suit a new rider if you take into account caution and common sense. 

The Softail Standard is an essentials-only, bobber-style cruiser that is the perfect starting point for a rider looking for their first big twin H-D. Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 107, it has masses of power and torque, so as a new rider, you have to be sensible with your throttle hand. 

Despite being 655 lbs, the bike has a super-low seat height of 25.8”, which means managing the weight isn’t as hard as you might think. Once you’re off the center stand and moving, the bike does the hard work for you, and the torque will pull you along.

The riding position is nice and upright for maximum control and comfort. There are no fancy electronics or distractions on the Softail Standard, which means new riders can just get on with learning their craft. 

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114

• Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 114
• Max power: 94 horsepower
• Max torque: 116 Nm
• Price: $16,599

Moving up the range slightly, we have the Street Bob 114, equipped with the bigger Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. The Street Bob is very similar to the Softail Standard in design: The ergonomics are the same, as are the weight and seat height. The main difference is a passenger seat pad and slightly bigger engine. 

Another considerable difference, which may help you decide between the two, is that the Street Bob has a more modern style, with fresh paint schemes, including Redline Red and Industrial Yellow. 

A new rider who understands the power of the engine could not go wrong with the Softail Standard or the Street Bob. The only choice to make really is which style you prefer. 

Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

• Curb weight: 1,110 lb.
• Max torque: 165 Nm
• Price: $29,999

Of course, another option for new riders, if a little bit off track, is to look at Harley’s Trike range. Harley-Davidson was making trikes way back in its early history. They were used as service vehicles for the military and postal services. 

It was 2009, though, before Harley officially released its first trike for the everyday consumer. Up until that point, aftermarket versions had been built by different manufacturers using Harleys as the base. 

The obvious benefit of a trike for a new rider is the stability of the third wheel. There’s no worry about managing the weight because the bike holds itself upright. 

The Harley-Davidson Freewheeler is our favorite option because it’s styled like traditional Harley cruisers, so you don’t miss out on that Harley feel. The Freewheeler has everything you need for a comfortable ride and the hot-rod styling is visually stunning.

H-D has fitted the Freewheeler with rider-safety enhancements, such as Cornering ABS, Cornering Linked Braking, and Traction Control, as well as an electric reverse gear so you don’t have to worry about pushing the bike back when you need to. 

There are a host of reasons why somebody might want a trike, and the Freewheeler is an awesome option for those who want in on the Harley-Davidson brand. 

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Reprendre la moto en toute confiance

" Le parcours client de deux heures inclue un essai moto de près d'une heure, avec la possibilité pour une même personne de changer de moto en cours de ride ", précise le constructeur de Milwaukee.

Tout au long des trois jours d’essais, deux sessions "Riding School" d'une durée totale de trois heures permettent en outre aux motards "dormants" de reprendre confiance et de se réapproprier les bons réflexes après une période de pause : d'abord une partie  théorique animée par les instructeurs  de  BMC (sécurité  de  conduite,  maniabilité  et trajectoire), puis un ride  guidé  par  intercom pour analyser et corriger la conduite du pilote.

Les motos Harley-Davidson à l'essai

Gamme sportster.

•  1200 Custom
• Forty-Eight Special 1200 cc
• Roadster 1200 cc
• 1200T Superlow
• Street Rod 750 cc

Gamme Softail

• Breakout 1868 cc
• Street Bob 1745 cc
• Fat Boy 1868 cc
• Heritage Classic 1745 cc
• Fat Bob 1868 cc
• Sport Glide 1745 cc
• FXDRS 1868 cc

Gamme Touring

• Road King Special 1868 cc
• Ultra Limited Low 1868 cc
• Road Glide Special 1868 cc
• Street Glide Special 1868 cc

Les dates du Freedom Tour 2019

5 au 7 avril

• Harley-Davidson Bordeaux, Parc d'activité Quai Wilson - 258 avenue du Maréchal Leclerc 33130 Bègles

12 au 14 avril

• Harley-Davidson Macadam Moto, 277 Rue Théophraste Renaudot 34430 Saint Jean de Vedas

27 au 29 avril

• Harley-Davidson Grenoble, 17 boulevard Paul Langevin, 38600 Fontaine
• Harley-Davidson Côte d'Opale, 6 ZI de la Liane 62360 Saint Leonard

10 au 12 mai

• Harley-Davidson Tours, rond-point de l'avion ZI Chizay RN 10 37210 Parçay-Meslay

17 au 19 mai

• Harley-Davidson Nantes, 4 rue Duguay Trouin 44800 Saint Herblain

24 au 26 mai

• Harley-Davidson Poitiers, 2 Rue Bessie Coleman 86000 Poitiers

31 mai au 1er juin

• Harley-Davidson Le Mans, 142 avenue du Panorama 72100 Le Mans

7 au 9 juin

• Harley-Davidson Ajaccio, Z.A Baléone lieu-dit Michel Ange 20167 Afa

14 au 16 juin

• Harley-Davidson Chalon-sur-Saône, Parc d'activites Actisud Allée des Érables 71100 Sevrey

22 au 23 juin

• Café Racer Festival, Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry avenue Georges Boillot 91310 Linas

5 au 7 juillet

• American Tours Festival, Avenue Camille Chautemps 37000 Tours

11 au 14 juillet

• Morzine Harley Days, Place de l'Office du Tourisme place Baraty 74110 Morzine

6 au 8 septembre

• Harley-Davidson Caen, 941, boulevard Charles Cros - ZAC Object'Ifs Sud 14123 Ifs- Caen

13 au 15 septembre

• Harley-Davidson Chartres, 17 Avenue du Val de l’Eure 28630 Fontenay-sur-Eure

20 au 21 septembre

• Harley-Davidson Legende 76, 7, rue Albert Einstein 76150 Saint-Jean du Cardonnay

22 septembre

• Harley-Davidson Legende 76 au Rassemblement d'Evreux, Parc de Navarre rue des Marronniers 27000 Evreux

27 au 29 septembre

• Harley-Davidson Cornouaille Moto, ZA de Kerourvois 29500 Ergué-Gaberic

4 au 6 octobre

• Harley-Davidson S-One, 58-60, Avenue de la Division Leclerc - RN20 91160 Ballainvilliers

11 au 13 octobre

• Harley-Davidson La Rochelle, Pôle moto Beaulieu Est impasse de Pologne 17138 Puilboreau

18 au 20 octobre

• Harley-Davidson V-Attitude, 405 rue Henri Bessemer 60744 Saint Maximin

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Day Around the Bay: Mission Street Harley-Davidson Shop Has Closed

• The San Francisco Harley-Davidson shop at 3146 Mission Street (two doors down from El Rio) has posted a sign on its door announcing its closure. The sign, seen below, reads “Currently closed for business” and directs customers to a San Jose shop. SFist has not received response from the listed email on whether the closure is permanent, but neighboring business owners commented that they believed the closure is permanent.

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“ Mike and Stan both went above and beyond when treating me on my bike purchase the first time, then the second time. ” in 3 reviews

“ They were always good with me and may be 20 years since in tbere so glad nothing changes maybe even Red is behind the counter and Todd wrenching. ” in 3 reviews

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Riverhead, NY 11901

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