Our objective is to provide Harley-Davidson owners with a motorcycle Chapter where they can participate with other Harley owners in various activities, such as meetings, picnics, social gatherings, and of course numerous rides to various locations and events.  We provide Harley owners with an environment where they will remain active within the sport of motorcycling.

If you are considering becoming a member of Crystal River H.O.G., expect to laugh, ride, make a lot of new friends, and above all have fun.  If your intentions are any other than “Ride and Have Fun," you’re in the wrong place!  Crystal River H.O.G. is “THE” place for Harley riders to have fun!  For information on how to join click HERE.

From very humble beginnings, things sure have changed for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.  In 1901-1903, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson built their "factory" in Milwaukee. Following the same tradition, the evolution of our Chapter has been quite similar.

A few motorcycle enthusiasts got together and thought that they would organize a H.O.G. Chapter.  Our Chapter has been in existence since 2/28/2001.  The first meeting was held in April, 2001, in a small local restaurant, and as a result they decided to look for a sponsor.  The group met with the Crystal River Harley-Davidson dealer, under the leadership of Warren Hill, and found that he was quite receptive to the idea of sponsoring a H.O.G. chapter. As a result of that meeting, we were chartered under the Harley-Davidson of Crystal River dealership as Chapter #8213 of the Harley Owners Group.  Crystal River is located in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast in Citrus County.  In October of 2004, after some restructuring, the chapter was re-registered as Chapter #1796 under new leadership, and is still under the sponsorship of Harley-Davidson of Crystal River.

The purpose of our chapter is to engage in and promote responsible motorcycling activities for Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members by conducting chapter activities and encouraging participation in other H.O.G. events and other charitable activities. Chapter activities and operations are conducted in a manner consistent with a family oriented non-political philosophy.   

Our "Ladies of Harley" group has been a very involved segment of our Chapter since the beginning.  Our L.O.H. members regularly attend "L.O.H. members only" functions, and assist the chapter in any way requested.  And they have a lot of fun doing it!   

We currently have over 100 organized rides and/or events yearly.  The charities sponsored by our annual poker runs include the Sertoma Mentoring Village, CUB Toy Run, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Citrus County, and the American Cancer Society.

We invite you to explore our website, explore our beautiful county, and as always, you are invited to join us at our regularly scheduled meetings.  Hopefully then, you will consider joining us as a member of our Chapter.