Gift Ideas for Harley Davidson Motorcycle Riders

Holiday Presents for HOG Fans of Travel on the Open Road

© Christine Nyholm

Nov 28, 2008
Harleys in Milwaukee at 105th Anniversary, Christine Nyholm
Harley Davidson rides the open roads across the world. HOG gifts that can be used on the open road are sure to please the fan of motorcycle travel.

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles inspire intense loyalty by HOG riders. The lure of the open road, with a powerful machine between the legs has seduced men and women for over a century now. Harley-Davidson celebrated their 105th anniversary in the summer of 2008 with a festival in the company hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The new H-D museum was opened in July. Across the street from the museum is the new Iron Horse Hotel, designed for the comfort of motorcycle riders. If there is a HOG rider on the holiday gift list, for Christmas, birthday or whatever, the dedicated fans of the open road will appreciate a gift that honors their love of the motorcycle.

There are Harley Davidson Dealers around the world. A local H-D dealer is a great source of gifts for Harley riders. The Harley Davidson company website also offers gift inspiration and products that can be purchased online. Not all products are available online, but need to be purchased at a dealer. There is a large selection of jackets, shrits, gloves and accessories available.

The H-D website has gift categories for men, women, kids, motorcycle accessories and for the home. The following summaries give an idea of the products and prices in the men's and womens categories.

Harley Gifts for Him.

  • The Men's Legendary Eagle Garage Jacket is a zippered front jacket with a snap placket, two zippered hand-warmer pockets and embroidered graphics on the left chest and on the back. MSRP US $120 - $140.
  • Men's Classic Fleece Jacket is a zipper front polyester fleece jacket with colorblock design and custom hardware. MSRP US $89 - $109.
  • Men's Bar & Shield Perforated Leather Jacket. This is a mid weight leather jacket which is breathable to distribute cool air flow and ventilation. The jacket is black with orange stripes around the shoulders and sleeves. MSRP US $299 - $339.
  • Men's Dress Belt is a leather belt with a detachable buckle. $45-$50
  • Men's Full Finger Mesh Gloves are stretch nylon mesh glove with the H-D Bar and Shield graphic. $40.

Harley Gifts for Her

  • Women's Silver Banner Performance Eyewear. 3/4 wrap sunglasses protect the eyes. $95
  • Women's Whirlwind Perforated Leather Jacket. Lightweight jacket with a feminine silhouette. $295 - $335.
  • Portable Rain Jacket & Pant. waterproof nylon outfit protects from the elements. $129-$139.

Tickets to the Harley Davidson Museum

Riders who plan to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the near future might appreciate tickets to the H-D Museum, which was opened in July, 2008. Adult tickets are $16 and are available online at the H-D Museum website. Harley-Davidson Museum Milwaukee

Accommodations at the Iron Horse Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee

The Iron Horse Hotel is just steps away from the H-D Museum. For travelers who plan to be riding to Milwaukee, reservations, or a gift certificate, to the Iron Horse would be a generous gift. The Iron Horse is in a 100 year old warehouse that has been transformed into a boutique hotel across the bridge from the H-D Museum and a few blocks from the Midwest Airlines Convention Center. 1-888-543-IRON.

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