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Published October 14, 2012, 12:00 AM

Mad for Motorcycles


Joe Martin of Duluth sent in this photo of Cliff Martin taken in 1929.

  • Joe Martin of Duluth sent in this photo of Cliff Martin taken in 1929.
  • Dale Erickson of Duluth rode BMW motorcycles for many years and was the proud owner of this 1976 BMW R90/6.
  • Brian Ledin and Pam Roberts of Ashland sit on their 1996 Harley Heritage Softail Nostalgia.
  • Doug Dianoski is shown on the motorcycle he and his friend Kerry Johnson built. Sent in by Paula Johnson of Cloquet.
  • Tim Lowney of Duluth is shown with his 30-year-old Honda RS 1100 Goldwing. Tim says it still runs great! He and his wife, Nancy, enjoy exploring new roads in Duluth and the surrounding area.
  • Oddi Hjellbakk of Duluth shares this photo of her MZ Silverstar Classic 1994, 500 cc, with sidecar.
  • This is a photo of two of my Aermacchi Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The one on the right is a 1967 Sprint SS 250 that I restored and the one on the left is a 1970 SS 350 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson that is in the process of being restored. I also own two other Aermacchi bikes patiently waiting their restoration  a 1962 Sprint 250 H and a 1973 SS 350. Many people are surprised that Harley-Davidson motorcycles werent always American built bikes. During the 60s and 70s Harley-Davidson purchased 51% o Aermacchi, an Italian motorcycle manufacturing company. Harley needed a small cc motorcycle to go up against the huge influx of Japanese bikes that were hitting the American shores at that time. Not only and I proud owner of my Aermacchis but I have also owned several American built Harleys over the years and currently own a 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Submitted by Bob Lent, Director  Duluth Chapter of Harley Owners Group.
  • I always wanted to learn how to ride, well at least since “Sons of Anarchy” has been on TV, according to my husband. As my 30th birthday was approaching, I thought now or never. I signed up for motorcycle training and become a state endorsed rider. After several visits with Dan, I went all in and bought my “beginner” bike – a brand new Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster. I figured I would have hundreds of miles in by the end of the summer. A few weeks and 83 miles in, I realized I was riding for two. I was pregnant! Nothing disrupts your riding plans, especially when you are not that good at it, quite like knowing you are soon to be a mother. So my Harley was winterized in mid-September and remains in Harley hibernation. I am hoping to get those practice miles in, just as a motorcycle mamma now. Submitted by Jeannine Morgan of Duluth.
  • Jon Nacey of Duluth sent in a photo of his 2001 wideglide. Jon says, “In 2003 when Fleming shut their doors, I met a great girl. We spent most of our time on this bike including a ride to Sturgis with good friends Bo and Ellie. That was the best summer of my life. Thank you Lorrie.” Jon also shares this photo of a Heritage Softail he picked up in 2007.
  • Frank and Julie Zastra of Superior sent this photo taken five years ago on one of their first dates. It’s an American made Victory Bike made by Polaris. Julie says they enjoy their motorcycle most because it is their time to be together out of their busy lives.
  • This 2009 Harley Night Train belongs to Luke Gulbranson of Eveleth.
  • Marc Koprivec of Keewatin sent in this photo of his 1976 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1000.
  • This is Irma Barron of Ironwood, Mich., on her grandson's Harley.
  • This 2004 Buell White Lightning is owned by Dr. Robert Pyle of Duluth.
  • Shane Holmes of Oakland, Wis., is shown with his motorcycle. Submitted by Marlene Case of Foxboro, Shane’s grandmother.
  • Jody Berquist of Duluth sent in this photo of her 1998 Titan Gecko in Moab, Utah.
  • My husband, Randy, is shown her with my favorite of his four bikes. We saw this Indian Chief bike at a motorcycle show in the Twin Cities and I made him buy it on the spot. I am in love with the color scheme and the brown leather. He also has a 1949 Indian Scout, a Harley Heritage Softail and the 50th anniversary edition of the 1959 Triumph Bonneville. Sent in by Cathy Sylvester of Duluth.
  • Duane Hultquist of Proctor is the original owner of this 1950 Harley-Davidson. He also has a 1990 Classic Harley-Davidson.
  • Capt. Tom Mackay (ret.) of Duluth sent in this photo of his police trike with his niece Carolyn along for the ride.
  • Jeff Peabody of Duluth sits on his 2009 Victory Vision motorcycle.
  • Dave Frantz of Ashland enjoys his 2004 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic.
  • Donald Solem and his sister, LaVerle, on Donald’s 1937 Harley-Davidson. This photo was taken in 1943 just before Donald went off to war.
  • Aiden Rosen is excited to go for a ride on Grandpa’s Triumph Bonneville with sidecar. Grandpa is Randy Nelson of Cloquet.
  • Dan Sommerdorf and Cathy Johnson of Schroeder enjoy their wheels.
  • I met by boyfriend in May of 2011 on an internet dating site. He had a Harley and rode often. His friend was selling his Harley and hooked me up. This is the first motorcycle I’ve ever bought. I’ve spent the summer learning to ride and have fallen in love. Now I’m torn between riding my own or riding behind my boyfriend on his. We are planning a trip to South Dakota next spring/summer. Submitted by Charyl Melanson of Duluth.
  • This treasured picture is dated November 1957 in Bemidji, Minn. After high school graduation, my brother James and I, Gerald Patten, set out on a cross country trip to Maryland. The vintage Green Indian Chief cost us $80 plus $40 in repairs. My brother drove the Indian Chief and I drove a converted Army 1945 Harley-Davidson. Submitted by Gerald Patten of Duluth.
  • Dan Overlie of Proctor shown with this 2003 Harley Wide Glide Anniversary Edition, gold key package. Submitted by Mary Overlie of Proctor.
  • This is a photo of Brad Madison and Beth Kontur of Superior picking up their 2013 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Limited at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Duluth.
  • Shawn Talarico of Proctor sits on his 1983 Honda V65 Magna.
  • Mike Bubacz of Duluth shares a photo of ride.
  • Wes Evensen of Duluth and his grandson, Skylar, on his 1981 Yamaha 650 Special II.
  • Dale and Dorothy Jongquist of Effie are shown with their 1050 Harley-Davidson 74 OHV in 1950 in the summer of 1950.
  • This is a picture of my son Eric standing next to his pride and joy. Sent in by Paula Johnson of Cloquet.
  • Jeff Esala of Duluth restored and rides this 1962 Matchless G80 motorcycle.
  • Dan Lewis of Duluth, shown with his brother Randy, bought this for himself for his 60th birthday which is in February of 2013. Submitted by Kim Hambrick of Duluth.
  • Garry D. Krause of Superior is shown with his Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
  • J.J. Johnson and Trudi Mellak of Hoyt Lakes cruise down the rode on their motorcycle.
  • Denny and Diana Laakkonen of Superior say that their Harley takes them everywhere.
  • Dave and Heather Ganem of Woburn, Mass., check on Mom and Dad’s 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide. Mom and Dad are Bill and Julie Bohmert.
  • Frank Kampa of Duluth is shown taking delivery of his new 2012 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Limited motorcycle this spring. He’s put on 10,000 miles so far but he’s not done for the year yet. This is his fifth Harley in about 21 years. His license plate is INHOG7 – “In Hogs Heaven.”
  • John Lucas of Mountain Iron loves his 2011 Harley-Davidson Trike Motorcycle, the Tri Glide Ultra Classic Model. He wishes he had one 10 years ago.
  • Marisa Hoogenakker of Duluth sent in this photo of Doug Fifield driving their 1982 BMW with Marisa and dog Saffy in the sidecar.
  • Jerry Erickson of Duluth Township shares this photo of himself with his daughter on a two week motorcycle trip they took out west this past July.
  • This is my 2010 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic taken during Sturgis Bike Week at Sylvan lake on top of Needles Highway in South Dakota. Submitted by Lawrence D. Bartlett of Duluth.
  • This VW Mid Engine Trike, custom built, belongs to Dan Stabs of Duluth.
  • This 2011 Harley CVO Street Glide belongs to Doug “Green Hornet” Frink of Duluth.
  • This is a photo of Duane and Candy Reamer’s 2005 Road King Classic with custom ghost flame paint. The Reamer’s reside in Wrenshall.
  • Scott Behling of Duluth shares this photo of his 2003 Honda CR250.
  • Joe Caruso of Hermantown sent in a photo of his 2008 Yamaha Roadliner.
  • Drew Hennek of Duluth shares this shot of his bike.
  • Joe O’Brien of Duluth shares a photo of his bike, a 1986 Yamaha FZ600. First real race bike for the consumer in the U.S. had the distinction of Best Handling Bike in the world for over three years during a time of rapid advances.
  • This is the 105th anniversary Harley Fat Boy owned by Larry Ledin of Superior.
  • Jim Maslowski of Cloquet is very happy with the restoration of his 1968 Triumph motorcycle.
  • Brad Shepherd of Duluth shares a photo of his 2009 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
  • This Harley Softail Deuce with red-ice paint scheme belongs to Jim Snow of Kenwood.
  • This is my 72 Suzuki 350. I bought one new my senior year in high school so when I saw this one for sale last year, I had to have it. I completed a frame off restoration over the winter and it rides like the good old days. Submitted by Bob Mollison of Hermantown.
  • Kathy Esson of Duluth on her Yamaha.
  • Jim Esson of Duluth shares this photo of his bike.
  • Christy Prince Kilgore made this collage of her Dad with his first motorcycle, a 1948 Indian, and his 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. Christy says that one of her fondest memories is when her dad would sit with her on the motorcycle and pretend that they were roaring down the road. Pictured is Wayne and Roberta Prince in New Duluth.