Although the rally will officially end this Sunday evening, plenty of bikers had their fun and have already left Western South Dakota for the ride home. The number of participants seems to be about the same than in 2008. As of today Saturday, 6th official day of the event, one biker has died in a […]
Archive for August, 2009
2010 Buell 1125CR Modern Cafe Racer
Published by August 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It is Erik Buell’s vision of a modern day Cafe Racer to blend class-leading performance with sinister styling and a wicked attitude to push the boundaries of the streetfighter category. In a few words, a stripped down, raw and aggressive package. The Buell 1125CR model combines the 146-hp, liquid-cooled Helicon 1125 cc V-Twin engine with […]
South Dakota summer weather is always unpredictable. And going from 95F with blue skies to hail storm in one hour and back to 95F is not unusual (I experienced hail while riding Custer Park a few years ago.It hurts…). But the 2009 rally has been plagued by more storms than usual.
The family of Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of 15 Harley-Davidson dealerships, issued a statement thanking the community for its outcry of support and sympathy. “There are no words to express the sadness in our hearts. Bruce was known for his loving heart and giving nature, seen by many as an active philanthropist for nearly two decades” […]
Gotta Have A Push Rod Tube Clip Installer
Published by August 8th, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.If you’re a Harley rider who plans on doing even the very basic service to your machine, a Push Rod Tube Clip Installer is an absolute must. This slick tool will save time, hassle, finger tips and nerves while turning what can be a real pain into a simple task. Made from billet steel and […]
Sturgis Legends Ride Raises $61,000 for Charities
Published by August 7th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.As I related in a former post “Showbiz On Wheels For Charities”, last Monday August 3rd about 350 bikes and 500 riders took part in the annual Legends Ride hosted by the Legendary Buffalo Chip. A record-breaking $61,600 was raised to benefit a number of Black Hills Charities including the Black Hills Children’s Home and […]
Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building
Published by August 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building Not bad for somebody who decided to become a full-time Custom Builder only in 2002 (after being a semi=pro during a dozen of years). As soon as the custom bikes were setup under the giant white tent of the 2009 AMD World Championship […]
Protective Riding Gear. Brittany’s Story We all know that on a motorcycle, literally anything can happen at any time. Riding prepared for the worst possibilities will always help you to be protected from injury in even the smallest wreck. This is the story of a young girl called Brittany Morrow that went through lots of […]
Subwoofer For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by August 6th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you have a factory audio system installed on your bagger, you are missing something. Low bass. And if you don’t have low bass your are missing half of the music you are listening to. You need a good sub-woofer to handle the lower end of the audio spectrum. Hell’s Foundry just introduced an integrated […]
Gina Woods Queen Of Open Road Radio On XM Satellite Radio
Published by August 6th, 2009 in Editorial.She is in Sturgis and you have just 3 days left to talk to her if you have something interesting to say on the airwaves of Open Road Radio America’s Premiere Motorcycle Lifestyle Talk Show. Since 1997 Open Road Radio has provided valuable insight into the Biker Lifestyle, from the diehard enthusiasts to the weekend […]
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was reportedly taken to a hospital on Thursday after falling from stage during a concert at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Tyler, 59 fell while entertaining the crowd by dancing around after the sound system failed during the song ”Love In an Elevator,’ Tyler was on the stage’s catwalk when he tottered […]
Don’t Sit On This Fender Pillion Bag
Published by August 6th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Because if you read correctly, it’s not a Pillion Pad but a Pillion Bag. It’s because it looks like a solo pillion pad that it’s a good idea to mount it on your rear fender. The “SaddleStow Pillion Bag” holds close to 300 cubic inches of necessities like a phone, garage door opener, sunglasses, even enough […]
Progressive Suspension Touring Chassis Stabilizer Install
Published by August 6th, 2009 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.David Zemla, Marketing Director, is at it again…Must be because he is better looking than all technicians and engineers at Progressive Suspension.
Arlen Ness Retro Floorboards
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.These Ness Retro Floorboards are styled to match the Arlen Ness Retro line. Constructed from chrome plated billet aluminum with full length rubber inserts offering excellent grip and comfort. Designed to fit 80-09 FLT/FLHT/FLHR and 00-09 FLST models. Matching passenger boards are designed for 93-09 FLT models. $399.95 at Arlen Ness Online Store.
For Sale. Evel Knievel’s Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Are you a fan of Evel Knievel? Do you love Ferraris? Do you collect cars? This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder, chassis number 16835, was formerly owned by famed motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel who, after suffering his famous crash attempting to jump the fountains of Caesar’s Palace, was no longer able to get into […]
2009 Sturgis Rally. Is It Trike Week?
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the past 2 decades, Harley-Davidson has successfully marketed its bikes to baby-boomers. And you know the problem: boomers are graying. Consequence, some of those older riders quit riding or ride much less and buy less motorcycles. Harley buyers were an average age of 38 in the early 90’s, and now 50! Just observe the […]
Harley-Davidson Launches Fit Shop Program
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s very rare that a factory bike will fit you the 1st time you straddle it on the show floor. Not to lose any sales over a 1st negative impressions, Harley-Davidson vision is that by spending one-on-one time with a trained Fit Shop specialist, their potential buyers, whether they’re a long-time or new rider, will feel […]
2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As the new king of the Harley-Davidson Touring line, the Electra Glide® Ultra Limited model delivers the performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103™ engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models. This top of the line custom touring machine features a new flamed paint scheme, new […]
Two police motorcycle officers were injured this morning after being involved in a motorcycle crash while working the Bruce Rossmeyer funeral.
Yesterday In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raised $291,000 for Rapid City Children
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Every Sturgis rally, Hamsters USA, a group of people of the custom motorcycle industry, organizes a dinner with silent auction and raffle to raise funds for “Children’s Care” of Rapid City which serves children with special needs. Yesterday Monday, the organization shattered their own record, raising $285,000. Hamsters raised funds through of an Arlen Ness […]
Yesterday was the 2009 Sturgis Legends Ride. The event is sponsored by the City of Deadwood, the Legendary Buffalo Chip, and local businesses. The ride benefits two charities chosen by the Kids & Chrome Foundation, namely the Black Hills Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of […]
After the shock of knowing that Bruce Rossmeyer was killed on a motorcycle, you all wondered what really happened. It’s too late to blame anyone. The only thing I can report is what says the official police report (From WYDOT, Accident Records, 5300 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009. (307)777-4450). “The roadway at the time of […]
S&S High Performance Air Cleaner Kit For Honda® Fury™ Chopper
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I know that some of you own a Honda Fury Chopper. S&S Cycle knows too. So, they now propose a performance teardrop air cleaner kit conceived specifically for this mode. As you all know, getting more power out of an engine boils down to getting more air into it.
Indian Motorcycles Riding In Sturgis For Tribal Hope Foundation
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I reported in a previous post, Indian Motorcycle’s entire 2010 Indian Chief motorcycle lineup is on display in Sturgis for the 69th annual motorcycle rally. The company is displaying the new 2010 Chief Bomber and Dark Horse (featured here again) to the public for the first time. […]
10-seat Harley-Davidson Heading To Sturgis Rally
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A Wisconsin man will stand out at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Steve “Doc” Hopkins is riding his custom-made 10-seat Harley-Davidson 900 miles to the South Dakota Rally. The 24-foot-long very custom bike features seven different engines, some of which date back 100 years. “It’s like a rolling history of Harley Davidson’s […]
The Case For Carrying Your Smart Phone, iPod, Credit Cards, Keys. What Else…
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Editorial and Merchandise.George’s Leather Design has a new product for all of you bikers that don’t seem to have enough pockets. George Grieco call them mini cases, and they are a good place to carry all you need to carry because we are in 2009 and everybody, or almost everybody, has a cel. phone, an iPod, Credit […]
