Launceston Team
Simon Hrycyszyn
Owner and Director
Still living life at full throttle, Simon started the business under his father’s house around 1973 before purchasing the current Richardson’s property in 1975, complete with a condemned house that he lived in for nearly 10 years.
In those early days, Simon worked a bread run in the early mornings, completed his apprenticeship during the day, and spent his spare time building his first shed with help from his father and mates from the SRMC — the beginnings of Richardson’s Motorcycles and Wreckers.
Simon bought his first bike, a 650 BSA, at just 15 years old, riding it to school and hiding it in the bush because he didn’t yet have a licence.
In 1980, at only 20 years old, Simon mortgaged everything he owned to make his first buying trip to the United States for Harley-Davidsons — despite never having travelled further than Melbourne before.
Merilyn Hrycyszyn
Marketing Manager
Merilyn has a wide variety of skills, leaving college in Year 11 for a nursing career, then working in Hospitality, at Silver Service Restaurants running bars and later part-owner of a hotel (the California Hotel). Merilyn has been employed full time at Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® since 1996 and part-time prior to this, as well as nursing for Family Based Care. She has completed over 50 P.A.C.E. courses, been to Harley-Davidson® University in Sydney, and attended the Harley-Davidson® Worldwide Model Release in America each year for 10 years. This enables Merilyn to keep up to date with all areas of the Dealership, as Harley® host seminars for Service Department, Sales, Parts & Accessories, Chrome Consulting, and Motor Clothes, as well as a three day Harley-Davidson® Show, which includes all licensed products and Genuine Harley-Davidson® stock.
Lindelle Curran-Hrycyszyn
Marketing & Events
Lindelle has been part of the Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® team for more than 10 years, beginning in a casual merchandise role while completing a Bachelor of Business (Honours) majoring in Marketing. After graduating, she moved into a full-time position and has since become involved across many areas of the business.
Today, Lindelle oversees the Merchandise Department, along with Marketing and Promotions for Richardson’s Harley-Davidson®, Iron Horse Bar & Grill, and House of Motorcycles, where she also holds a management role.
Passionate about creating memorable experiences for customers and the riding community, Lindelle plays a key role in organising dealership events and major community initiatives, including the annual Bike Raffle charity fundraiser.
Chris Travers
General Manager/ Bike Sales Manager
Chris joined the team at RH-D® in 2007 and commenced in the role of Service Manager. In October 2008 he was appointed to the position of Bike Sales Manager. With a great understanding of the Harley-Davidson® range of motorcycles and attention to providing great customer service, Chris has a proven track record. In 2010 Chris was appointed General Manager of RH-D®. Chris’s current ride is a 2008 Screamin Eagle’ Softail Springer.. His passion and knowledge of the brand and motorcycling in general ensures that all customers gets great service and advice.
Danny Partridge
Sales Manager
Danny has over 20 years of experience across the earthmoving, forestry, agriculture, and automotive industries, building a strong reputation through his customer-first approach and can-do attitude. His focus on delivering great service has been a key part of his success throughout his career.
Outside of work, Danny rides a 2009 Harley-Davidson Night Train and enjoys spending his downtime doing what he loves most — riding motorcycles, fishing, watching all kinds of sport, and spending time with family, friends, and his two dogs.
Mandy Marriner
General Merchandise Manager
Mandy worked as a seamstress for 33 years, then retail at a clothing store for 2 years. Mandy then took the opportunity to start at Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® in May 2015 in merchandise sales.
I'm still doing clothing alterations, and have been a pillion passenger on my husbands bikes since 1986! We bought our first Harley® a 2009 Heritage Softail, and joined the H.O.G Chapter where I became a Lady of Harley®. That’s when riding our Harley® on the mainland trip and rallies with our friends started.
While at Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® one day I spotted a girl on a silver VROD and thought "I can be like her!" So 23rd January 2013 on a Suzuki Intruder I got my L’s, but it didn’t take long before I traded it for a 2002 silver VROD on the 18th July 2013.
Working at Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® is giving me the opportunity to test other Harley® motorcycles, meet people that enjoy life like I do, and inspire women to become riders! Life is too short.
Stuart Stagoll
Parts & Accessories Associate
Hello, I'm Stuart, and my journey with motorcycles has been a lifelong adventure that began long before I could even ride. Some of my earliest memories involve the exhilarating feeling of cruising on two wheels with my dad, tucked safely in his sidecar.
Those moments ignited a passion for motorcycles that has only grown stronger over the years.
Off the asphalt, my world revolves around my young family. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I cherish every moment spent with them. When I'm not creating memories with my loved ones or hitting the open road, you'll often find me in the kitchen. Stuart started with us in mid-2023.
Steven Bayliss
Parts & Accessories Associate
Steve is a Parts Associate who brings passion, authenticity, and a lifelong connection to two wheels. Growing up riding anything without four wheels purely for the thrill, he transitioned to street riding at 22 and has built years of hands-on experience that helps him connect with everyone from first-time riders to seasoned Harley loyalists.
Steve combines his knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles with a commitment to helping riders find what truly suits their lifestyle. His personal rule is simple — if he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll find it for you.
Approachable, energetic, and detail-focused, Steve makes sure every rider feels confident and well looked after. Outside of work, he stays ready through martial arts, physical labour, the outdoors, and getting as many miles on the road as possible. At work, his focus is always on taking care of our riders — because to us, they’re family.
Dane Hobby
Motorcycle Technician- Team Leader
Dane started riding bikes at age 6 and raced motocross for 15 years. He began his apprenticeship as a motorcycle mechanic at 16 and has since worked at various Harley dealerships. He even ran his own Harley workshop for 2 years before coming to Richardsons.
Now working at Richardson Harley-Davidson, Dane still loves being in the workshop and proudly owns a 1970s Ironhead Rigid Chopper.
Malcolm Owens
Motorcycle Technician
Malcolm started riding motorcycles at the age of 12. He left school at 16 to start working at Imperial Motorcycles, which restored and fixed old English and American motorcycles. Malcolm, while spending most of his time in parts and accessories, would also go into the workshop fixing bikes. The first motorcycle he brought was an old Triumph speed twin 500cc. His first new bike purchase was a 1987 Superglide. Malcolm left the shop in 1996 and moved from New Zealand to the Gold Coast, Australia where he picked up work in a workshop which fixed and customised Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. He has also done a couple of years making 1 ½” to 2” bars at Burleigh Bars. He moved to Tasmania where he had a child and spent a few years diamond drilling at various mines around Australia. He has now returned to his love of working on and around Harley Davidson®. Malcolm is looking forward to working on your Motorcycle in the RH-D® Service Department.
Loclan Harper
Apprentice Technician
Locky has always had an interest in everything mechanical. His passion for off-road bikes commenced at a very young age so it was a no-brainer that working in a motorcycle dealership would tick all the boxes.
He commenced at Richardson’s in March 2023 as a General Hand assisting the technical department with the flow of new bikes into the Dealership. Once he had been with the dealership for a couple of months, he knew that he wanted to pursue a trade as a Motorcycle Technician.
He commenced his apprenticeship with the dealership in June 2023 and since then has commenced his TAFE training and is learning from our existing qualified motorcycle technicians. Locky is getting his learner motorcycle soon so he will be out on the open road.
His dream bike is a new 2023 FXBRS Softail breakout with the 117 Milwaukee eight motor. He thinks and we agree that this is one cool-looking bike.
Maddison Bryant
Apprentice Technician
Joining the Richardson’s Harley-Davidson team in 2025, Maddison brings fresh energy and a genuine passion for all things motorcycles. As an Apprentice Technician, she’s eager to learn the ropes from our experienced crew and is already proving to be a quick study with a great eye for detail. Whether it’s wrenching in the workshop or getting her hands dirty during service days, Maddison’s enthusiasm is infectious, and she’s fast becoming a valued part of the Richardson’s family. We’re stoked to have her on board and can’t wait to see her grow into a skilled and confident tech!
Michael Rogers
Motorcycle Delivery Driver
Micky has been working with Richardson’s Harley-Davidson and the House of Motorcycles since early 2022 coming from multiple different industries including the transport industry and the pharmaceutical industry. He started in the business as a yard supervisor before moving into our truck/ van driver position.
He has had a passion for Motorbikes since he was 16 and bought his first road bike of Simon when he was 17 from the old out-the-back store. He now owns several bikes including a Softail Standard, a Postie Bike, and a Yamaha Scooter. In his spare time, you can find him with motorbikes, cars or water skiing.
Erica Hall
Admin Assistant
Erica has been a part of our Administration/Accounts department for all the Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® group of companies since 2015. She came from a different office background of manufacturing, and was keen for a new challenge and though Richardson’s sounded like a fun place to work in. Apart from riding as a pillion on Toy Runs and attending numerous Tas Rally’s, Erica hasn’t had much experience with motorcycles but she takes a keen interest in all the bikes and is fascinated by the history in our Museum. She loves the H-D® clothing range and her favourite event is Power Surge day.
Andrea Valentine
Administration
Andrea is an accountant with twenty plus years accounting and administration experience making her a valuable addition to RHD’s accounting and administration team.
Although Andrea was familiar with the Harley brand she is new to the motor bike industry and says she is fascinated by the range and variety of our Harley Davidson merchandise not to mention our spare parts range. As a travel lover, she enjoys chatting to our visitors in the customer lounge and hearing about their travels.
Andrea also recommends the Iron Horse Bar and Grill’s fish and chips!
