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Colton Parker I had a new goal in 2018 that I wanted to achieve but was never interested in before. I wanted to become more mentally mature, obtain more perspective on preparing myself for the future, and learn about real-world problems and perceptions that had bored me in the past.By the middle of 2018, I … Read moreColton Parker

I first met Duane in 1974 at his BMW shop in Marin when I stopped there to get my brother a few parts for his R75.  Duane waited on me, and I got the parts I was looking for and went on my way.  My family and I lived in a very small and remote town of Ft. Bidwell … Read moreClay Teuscher

Mr. Ausherman walked through the doors at a Best Western Hotel in Fresno, California in 2009 where I was the Revenue Manager. He was checked-in for a night or two where we both quickly engaged with one another as I had a heart for geriatric individuals because older folks were knowledgeable and experienced in life. … Read moreAshley Chanthaphuang

I will never forget my first interaction with Duane: a very intriguing conversation on future goals and ambitions I had in my life. Duane was amazed as I started talking about gold and different types of investments. This is something I can understand because most of my generation isn’t searching for a future ahead of … Read moreBruce Arrieta

Hello, for those of you whoʼve not met Duane Ausherman, he is one of my most aware mentors.  He likes to joke around saying, “I will ruin your life.”  Well, as promised, he delivers quite well, and I am very grateful to have crossed paths with Duane.  He has indeed opened my eyes to see things … Read moreIsabelle Ortiz

You are lucky to read this. I met Duane close to 2 years ago (January 2018) at my first official job as a makeup artist at MAC Cosmetics. I remember the exact moment he said “hello” to me with his soft voice. I was still getting the hang of where everything was in the store … Read moreJackie S. Villaseñor

“Who is that tall white, old man who always comes to see you?” That is the question I receive every time Duane comes to visit me at my workplace. When Duane asked me if I would contribute to his blog, I was thrilled yet had no clue how to get started.  I didn’t know where … Read moreJohanna Avila

What a wonderful opportunity to share and catch up on old (very) friendships. I first met Duane in May 1972 when my then husband bought his first BMW motorcycle from Duane’s Shop in San Rafael. We clicked and eventually followed him to Ft. Bidwell in northeastern California. That is where I met Naty, Jaime and … Read moreChris Washowich

Our family first met Duane in Fort Bidwell where we were herding sheep.  We had recently left Mexico in the hunt for a better life.  Our daughter Aurora was 6 weeks old when Duane ran into us.  He started our family’s social life.  Before we knew it, we were invited to the Sunday BBQ gatherings … Read moreNaty Zamora

Hello, my name is Irina Walker, I’m from Russia and I moved to the US for a job decades ago.  Duane has shown his generous personality and true friendship through a variety of ways and ultimately has changed my life as it relates to motorcycles. I am a very adventurous and independent woman and started … Read moreIrina Walker