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H.O.G.® LOVE STORIES
H.O.G.® Benelux
Kim Daalder
Kim Daalder, 26, member of the H.O.G. Bridge Chapter in Heteren.
What is your current H-D model?
"A Sportster 1200 Custom, I bought it two months ago, it's from 2008."
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I discovered Harley-Davidson when I was…
"When I was young, about fifteen years old. My mom and her husband have been riding for a long time, they have a Softail Heritage and a Fat Bob."
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I love my Harley because…
"The sound! It just rides super nice and I like it when people turn their heads when I ride by. It's cool."
I chose this model because…
"It was within budget, and it has a cool color scheme of bronze and black. It’s the 105th Anniversary edition, so it has lots of chrome, which means a lot of polishing. But I like that."
I'm a fan of my Harley because…
"I love motorcycling, the beautiful color, and sound of my Harley."
I love riding my Harley because…
"The feeling of freedom when I’m on the bike. Especially during trips with the Bridge Chapter and Ladies of Harley."
What trip or route would you like to experience someday?
"Riding even more mountains and curves."
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Do you ever wrench yourself?
"Nope. The dealer does it for me."
What has been customized on your bike?
"All kinds of things, but I didn't do that myself. It has a different exhaust and details like a nice tank cap and a shift lever with H-D on it."
What would you still like to do?
"It's really top-notch as it is now, but what I would like is a higher handlebar."
Which model is on your wish list?
"I think the Softail Slim, the green one with the star on it, it's gorgeous. I rode it a while ago and it rides great!"
Do you ever delve into the history of H-D?
"No, actually, I don't."
Which model from the past do you like best and why?
"I like the old Softail Heritage, with lots of chrome."
H-D is a true cult icon, do you carry that out?
"No, my parents do, but I don't."
There are many movies and series starring an H-D, which one is your favorite?
"Sons of Anarchy."
What do you hope for in the future for yourself, Harley, and H.O.G.?
"Riding for a very long time and making endless kilometers."
What plans and dreams do you still have?
"Taking the Harley on a vacation trip, riding scenic routes and scenic roads!"
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(Interview by Onno Wieringa – madnessphotography.nl)
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Joining the H.O.G. enabled me to?
"Join the ride-outs."
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How long have you been a H.O.G. member?
“About two months, before that I didn't ride a Harley."
My best H.O.G. experience was…
"With the Bridge Chapter, Ladies of Harley. My first weekend trip, to Luxembourg, Germany, and Belgium. I was in a group with 17 great women."
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H.O.G. is for me…
"Touring and meeting people who share the same passion."
How do you like the H.O.G. as a younger person?
"More young people need to join. I like it this way, I think it's getting bigger and better known."
Do you do anything yourself to encourage young people to ride?
"No, not really, although at the Open Day I do talk to everyone."
What is your role in the H. O. G. Chapter?
"I'm just a member. I enjoy helping out."
How long have you been riding Harley?
"Since I was fifteen, on the back. By myself, since early last year."
Why H-D?
"The attitude, the sound, the look. You either love it or you don't. I wanted a Harley from the beginning. From day one I've been crazy about Harleys."
I like riding in my region because? "There are lots of dikes and beautiful scenery."
I've had my license since…
"July of last year."
Have you taken any additional (riding) courses?
"No, not yet."
What is your most enjoyable experience with your H-D?
"Riding abroad with the whole group."
What is the most beautiful trip or route you have ridden?
"I think, the best is riding both in my region over the dikes, and in Germany and Luxembourg. "