110th Anniversary Look Back

As shared in the November 30, 1990 Rockford Labor News, Dr. Martin "Marty" Jack Rosenblum (aka "The Holy Ranger") made a signing appearance at our Auburn street location.

Remember how last year #Harleydavidson released the Electra Glide Revival? Well in our archives we found a manual for the original! Who has an older or the newer model or both? #kegel365 #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD #electraglide #electragliderevival

Today we share a thoughtful, reminiscent piece from the Feb 23, 1996 Rockford Labor News that Don Brady wrote.

Apparently in Nov 1912 (according to a newspaper ad that Joe put out) Kegel Motorcycle Co. briefly sold "Fancy pigeons of all kinds." Currently we only sell motorcycles, parts and gear however people-friendly pets are always welcome to visit! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

Joe was quite the entrepreneur as the dealership also once sold candy that according to a story in the April 17th 1916 edition of the Freeport Daily Bulletin was stolen!

Today for #365daysofKegelHD, we invite you to enjoy this fun article from the April 26, 1915 Freeport Daily Bulletin.

In honor of our upcoming, annual Ladies Garage Party this Friday, we have another recent #365daysofKegelHD throwback of longstanding Kegel employees Bri-Bri and Kim discussing proper riding gear with some eager learners! Are you female and interested in riding? There's still time to sign up for the Ladies Garage Party - just contact the marketing office to reserve your spot this Friday night! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest

For sale in the Sept 27, 1909 edition of the Freeport Daily Bulletin: a 1-week used motorcycle for only $215 (first check for $185 takes it)! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

Back in the day we used to have the Early Bird Order Club - were any of you members? #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHD

Ladies Garage Party is TONIGHT and here we have throwback of Mark Kegel helping a potential rider try the Jumpstart! What is Jumpstart? It's a real Harley-Davidson motorcycle kept stationary so potential riders can get a feel for the throttle and shifting through the gears with the safety of not going anywhere. Wanna give it a try? Give us a call and reserve your spot for tonight! #kegel365 #harleydavidson #kegelhd #worldsoldest #365daysofKegelHd