Harley Davidson Durban Dealership

After many months of speculation and debate a decision has been taken by Eagle Wind
H-D to close the Durban Harley-Davidson Dealership at Gateway from the end of January 2009.

This will not affect the Durban H.O.G. Chapter at all, apart from requiring a move of our office set up. We will have the full support of H-D Middle East and Africa and from the H.O.G. Africa Manager, Martin Engelbrecht. The committee is in consultation with all the relevant parties to ensure that the transition is as seamless as possible and we will be in constant communication with our members to avoid any misunderstandings and to notify you all of any change in telephone numbers, email addresses and the new office location.

Over the next few months we will continue to meet for Sunday rides at Gateway next to Primi Piatti. All H.O.G. activity will not change and we are currently planning our Durban Chapter rally.

Should you have any queries or comment, feel free to contact any one of the Committee on the following numbers:

• Mike Norman (Chapter Director) - 082 456 3897
• Nick Gahagan (Assistant Director) - 083 700 0037
• Johan Swanepoel (Office Manager) - 074 103 0718 or 031 566 3369 until end Jan
• Ronnie Hales (Road Captain) - 082 448 6044
• Linda Schaller (Ladies of Harley) - 082 928 7289
• Craig Engelbrecht (Socials) - 082 370 5112

Below is an extract from the official announcement of the closure from the EagleWind Group.

Regards,

HOG DURBAN CHAPTER COMMITTEE

DURBAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP

EagleWind Harley-Davidson (Pty) Ltd has decided to consolidate its business interests and having gained H-D MEA understanding, will close the Durban dealership from end January 2009.

Existing and new customers as well as Harley-Davidson® enthusiasts will still be readily able to purchase Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, motorclothes, parts and accessories as well as service their motorcycles at the 1000 Hills dealership in the Gillitts area of Durban.
The Durban H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group®) Chapter will stay operational and will be supported by the Harley-Davidson Middle East & Africa office and H.O.G. manager for Africa, Martin Engelbrecht.

Harley-Davidson Middle East & Africa is confident the Harley-Davidson brands will continue to be strongly represented through the 1000 Hills dealership.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Rider Training Courses! Hein Jonker has been officially appointed (by Harley Davidson Durban and 1000 Hills dealerships) for rider training, which is part of the package received when buying a new Harley. This is an intermediate proficiency course. He also offers beginners and advanced training courses (not covered by the dealerships) for those of you wanting to feel a bit safer on the roads. The committee encourages you to take advantage of these courses, as they make us all safer on the roads! Contact details: 083 7937975 / 031 9166902

RALLIES

• Africa Bike Week : 30th April – 3rd May 2009 in Margate

  Big Bands • Comedy • Buskers • Non Stop Street Party • VIP Lounges & Bars • Ride-In Bike Show • Mass Ride • Dealerships, Traders and After-Market Vendors • Sandcastle Competition • Chapter Flag Parade • Auction • Lucky Draws • Event & H.O.G Merchandise

  NO REGISTRATION FEES

  Please book your accommodation through Go Margate: as our official accommodation supplier you get better rates because they are group booking.

  • visit the website
  • book accommodation (from 6 October)
• Royal Rally - November 2008 in Swaziland hosted by the Pretoria Chapter
• H.O.G. Route 62 Rally hosted by HOG Cape Town from 12-14 February 2009. The Rally has a new venueat the African Sky Resort Hotel in Oudtshoorn. Join us for another unforgettable experience of fun, out rides, party, bands, mass ride, food, liquid and entertainment.
• 4th Harley on Safari, Mpumalanga, South Africa 25 – 29 March 2009
• Other rallies

Events feedback

   East Coast Rally 2007 - see the photos...

   Montagu Rally photos

About Harley Owners Group

The Harley Owners Group® was established in 1983 in response to a growing desire by Harley® riders for an organized way to share their passion and show their pride. Two years later, 49 local chapters had sprouted around the United States, with a total membership of 60,000.

Today, more than 1 million members make up the H.O.G. family and it shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Your mission as a H.O.G. Member - should you choose to accept it - will be a simple one: "To Ride and Have Fun." The Harley Owners Group helps us turn that philosophy into reality.

Does that sound like something you want to be a part of? Then Join H.O.G. today. You'll ride. You'll have fun. Mission accomplished.