Why Harley?

Chad, Me & Dan in 2014

In 2008, I applied for and got the cashier job at what was then Iron Block Harley-Davidson. I remember I was told by the owners, “There isn’t anything we sell here that people [think they] need. We sell dreams – dreams of freedom and life on two wheels. Then they realize they needed it all along.” I was helping people once again, helping them find life on two wheels. My husband was transferred to Fort McPherson and I was lucky enough to get a job at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta. After years of riding horses, dirt bikes and other people’s bikes, I finally got my first Harley – a 2004 Dyna Super Glide. Eventually our family was transferred back to Fort Drum and I got my job back at Iron Block Harley-Davidson. In May 2013 the dealership was bought by the Caprara Brothers and became FXCHD.

I love the freedom my job brings! Of course we still have projects to complete, reports to look at, schedules to make, etc., etc. But I also get to share my passion for motorcycling with other motorcycle enthusiasts – customers as well as co-workers.

When I get to work I talk with our master mechanic about the bike he’s working on, I’ll see a good customer who’ll tell me about their motorcycle trip to ride the Tail of the Dragon, I’ll meet customers who have ridden up from PA and tell them my favorite back roads to get them to the Adirondacks, I’ll show a new rider a selection of riding jackets for both protection and comfort, and celebrate with our District Manager the birth of his first grand-child.

And yes, my co-workers are the same way – we all genuinely care for each other (aside from the occasional squabble) and our customers, and all will take time to help each other out. Plus, I get to surprise the occasional customer when I say, "Yeah, I ride my own."