110th Anniversary Look Back

110th Anniversary Look Back

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 56

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 56

Continuing from yesterday's #365daysofkegelHD Joe fails to rally after the 1931 hit and run crash!

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 55

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 55

Today we share 1 of many terrible accidents the Kegel family has gotten into over the years that have been published in local newspapers. Keep in mind while reading, Joe didn't pass until 1947 ?

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 54

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 54

Don't want to wait for the bike of your dreams? Have one customized for you instead like Robbin Tamblyn once did when H-D production was nearly 2 years behind the current demand at the time! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 53

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 53

Today we share a fun memory from our 12th annual MDA Poker Run that was immortalized in print: that time Mark took the 1992 Rock River poster child for muscular dystrophy Myles Craglow on a ride in a sidecar! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 52

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 52

Today's #365daysofKegelHD we jump back to Nov '86 with a blurb feat. Kegel sister Carole showing off a realistic mini H-D semi trailer truck made by Rockford's own world famous Nylint Corporation! Who got one of these for Christmas that year? #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 51

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 51

In February 2002 we received a notice that our dealership had been mentioned in a German publication as the author had recently visited the area - how cool is that? Can any of you read German? #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 50

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 50

Yes, you're reading this image correct - that shirt back does say Kegel's Milwaukee! If you've been following this series for awhile you may recall reading that brother Paul went solo for a bit, giving his Rockford siblings some friendly, family competition. Eventually Paul decided to sell his dealership as it currently is no longer associated with the Kegel family. #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegel

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 49

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 49

Before Johnny Pamcakes 2 moved in, we had the Kegel's Diner which opened soon after we moved to the Harrison location. Did you ever try a Panhead or FLT-BLT? At one time Karl even had a sandwich named after him! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelHD

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 48

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 48

Did you know #kegelHD once had an official racing team?

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110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 47

110th Anniversary Look Back - Day 47

Anyone have the Harley-Davidson Barbie that we used to sell once upon a time ago? Apparently she was quite the hot item! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelHD

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