Salem Harley-Davidson Holds Celebration This Weekend

Head down to Salem's Harley dealership this weekend to see the latest.

Kevin Alsop, owner and founder of Big Bear Choppers, will be in Salem for the special event. Photo: Salem Harley Davidson

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Harley-Davidson will host a public welcoming party this weekend on April 12th and 13th, celebrating the latest addition to their motorcycle family as Big Bear Choppers, from Big Bear Lake, California, officially becomes part of their product offering.

Local radio station KBZY will be covering the event all weekend, and will be on site at the dealership on Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM with a live broadcast. Live music will be provided by Madcap Daze on Saturday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Food will also be available.

Salem Harley-Davidson will also provide a $500 in-store shopping spree with the purchase of any Big Bear Chopper during this weekend event.

Kevin Alsop, owner and founder of Big Bear Choppers, will appear in person on April 12th 2008, at Salem Harley-Davidson to speak with customers about these high-quality bikes. He will be available to discuss riding, building choppers, and the history of Big Bear Choppers.

Additionally, Alsop is bringing the Big Bear factory trailer with a large selection of very special Big Bear Choppers for display and purchase. Big Bear legend Mike ‘The Greek” will also be on hand.

Salem Harley-Davidson was recently appointed the second exclusive Big Bear Chopper dealer in the state of Oregon, and will sell and service Big Bear Chopper motorcycles from their location at 3601 Silverton Rd. in Salem, one block east of Interstate 5.

Big Bear Chopper models offered by Salem Harley-Davidson will include the Athena Chopper, Athena ProStreet, Merc Softail, and Screamin’ Demon.

"I have been involved in the chopper market for many years, even owning my own shop for a period of time," said Clif Fodge, general manager of Salem Harley-Davidson. "I am familiar with many of the chopper lines in the market today and I think these Big Bear bikes are the best value in an American heavyweight custom chopper."

Alsop said, "We are very proud to bring our bikes to Salem Harley-Davidson. I'm confident this dealership will represent our brand well with their highly reputable customer service and dedication in providing each customer the desire of owning and riding the bike of their dreams."

"We are proud to provide another top-of-the-line option for our customers and view this as a great partnership for Salem Harley-Davidson," Fodge added.

"Big Bear bikes are absolutely gorgeous and ride incredibly well. I encourage folks to come by Salem Harley-Davidson and take a ride to see for themselves,"

Salem Harley Davidson

Salem Harley-Davidson, originally named Walker Cycle, was established in 1958. The dealership changed hands in 2005 and has since expanded and continues to grow.

Salem Harley-Davidson is actively partnering with local and regional organizations to benefit the surrounding community while offering a broad range of products, service, and information to its customers

Harley-Davidson is an authorized dealer for Harley-Davidson®.

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company, established in 1903, is the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer that produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise.