110th Anniversary Look Back

Today we post part 3 of Julius Kegel's trip Around the World in 80 Days #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelhd

Today we visit France and Africa with Julius Kegel as he completes his 1961 trip Around the World in 80 Days #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelhd

While only a mini-replica remains, did you know that back in the "Buell Days" of the late 90s/early 2000s we had a billboard on Rt. 20 that could be seen if coming East? Maybe you've passed it once or twice! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelhd

Even back in 1913 loud pipes were upsetting the neighbors as seen in this article from in the Freeport Daily Bulletin! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelhd

Today we have a more recent #kegelhd throwback to our 2018 annual Women's Garage Party where 4th generation Kegel Katrina demonstrates how to lift a dropped Fat Bob. If you or someone you know is female and interested in the world of motorcycles, please contact us to reserve a spot at our upcoming Garage Party in March! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #365daysofkegelhd #worldsoldest

Today we share a rare photo of Bob Kegel and his mother Margaret inside the Madison location back in 1956! We know many of you have visited us previously back in our Auburn St days, but did you step foot in our Madison location? #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofkegelhd

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

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

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

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