Aaron W. Davis, Partner at Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A., the counsel of Rushmore Photo & Gifts Inc. is launching a vigorous defense and counter-attack against Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (SMRI), its companies and individual members. The conflict between SMRI and Rushmore Photo & Gifts and other Sturgis merchandise vendors arised from the fact that SMRI […]
Archive for July, 2011
Sturgis Rally Trademark Fight. Conflicts of Interest and Intimidation Exposed?
Published by July 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.V-Twin Trade Show War Boiling For 2012
Published by July 14th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 12th Annual Easyriders V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, a trade show devoted to everything American V-Twin is setup for February 4-6, 2012. The 2012 Advanstar Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, another trade show encompassing all the powersport industry will open its doors a few days later February 17-19, 2012. But in 2012, in the same Indianapolis […]
Weekend Concepts, Inc. has been a pioneer in billet lighting systems since the introduction of the Lazer Star “Bullet” Billet Light in 1993. The original Bullet has been upgraded and improved many times since its introduction, with the latest being the development of LED technology. Now, Lazer Star expands its popular line of Turn Signals and […]
Royal Enfield Building New Manufacturing Facility. Doubling Production.
Published by July 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield Motors, manufacturer the iconic Bullet motorcycle line and the world’s oldest motorcycle brand, is building a new manufacturing facility spreading across 50 acres in Chennai, India to help the company meet worldwide demand for its iconic motorcycles. The new plant should be completed in 2013 and will be able to more than double Royal […]
A biker walked into a drug store in Waco , Texas and asked to talk to a male pharmacist. The woman he was talking to said that she was the only pharmacist and as she and her sister owned the store, there were no males employed there. She then asked if she could help him. The […]
Confederate Motorcycle P120 Fighter Crashed During TV Shooting
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The P120 Fighter model from Confederate was featured yesterday in an episode of White Collar season 3. At first take, the rider crashed the bike in a fence across the street. Well, it happens. The video from a spectator being at the right place at the right time…
Exclusive. Roger Bourget Launches Roger Bourgets Chopper Shop
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Many among you wondered where was and what was up with Custom Builder Roger Bourget. After nearly 20 years of being the very creative lead designer and builder of custom motorcycles for Bourget’s Bike Works (BBW), tired of all the stress of the large shop, Roger and his new wife Emily moved to one of the nation’s […]
Recalls For Indian And Victory Motorcycles
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries has issued 2 recalls on nearly 700 years 2009 to 2011 Indian Chief motorcycles and one recall on 1,688 years 2004 to 2011 Victory motorcycles. One recall on Indian Chief motorcycles involves the body control module which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances. If the headlight switch is slowly […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip 30th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle And Guitar
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s will give away one lucky Chip rally attendee a one-of-a-kind motorcycle and a distinctive Sturgis Buffalo Chip® guitar from Epiphone. Registration for the bike and guitar giveaway is free and can be found at Buffalo Chip. Fans can also register at the rally at the Epiphone […]
A guide and souvenir for many going to the Sturgis Rally, the 2011 Buffalo Chip Gazette-Sturgis Rider News ® publication is now available at Harley-Davidson and Victory Dealerships nationwide. The publication is useful as the go-to guide for what to see and do at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and the Rally. This year’s publication is […]
Indian Motorcycle Kings Mountain Factory Liquidation
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Due to the acquisition by Polaris Industries and relocation of Indian Motorcycle in Spirit Lake, Iowa, remaining equipment at the former Kings Mountain, North Carolina factory is being liquidated. Unfortunately, no Indian motorcycle parts, but equipments like Dyno Booth, Rolling Test Booth, Painting Booth, Compressor, Warehouse Carts, Hitachi Invertor, Ladders, Office Desks, Chairs, Tables, File Cabinets, […]
Here is the culmination of a project spanning the last 7 months between CycleWerks and Lowbrow Customs and sold only by Lowbro Customs, the P-Nut Gas Tank with an authentic Wassell Peanut Tank shape and proportions but without the rust, dents, split seams and hassles. Made from a heavy gauge tank featuring the proper British […]
5th Annual Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show.
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week, The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its fifth annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon. The show will be held Monday, August 8th, 2011 and will feature door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. No registration or entry fee. Visitors to […]
7Up and Dollar General Team Up to Give Away Harley Davidson Sportsters
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What about getting a chance to win a free Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight and $1000. 7Up and Dollar General don’t oblige you to buy anything to enter their Sweepstakes. You are just obliged to enter online and to provide a valid email address. You can enter daily through July 24, 2011. You must be a legal […]
Not so odd and quite awesome, I dig this dirt tracker inspired creation. A style inspiring many of today’s young and not so young custom builders. All of a sudden I imagined, “what if Harley-Davidson would release such a beauty for less than $7000 with generation X & Y in mind?” I can dream, you […]
LA Choppers Prime Apes For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.LA Choppers is introducing specially designed tall bars to fit Harley Davidson Batwing fairing models. Called Prime Apes, they will work with both electronic and cable throttles and are drilled for easy internal wiring. The bars are 13″ high, thickness is 1.25” with a 1” clamping area. Available in brilliant chrome and gloss black powdercoat. […]
Captain America. The First Avenger. Defending Freedom And Justice On A Harley WLA Motorcycle.
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On July 22, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen when Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, who defends freedom and justice for all on a Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle. During World War II, Harley-Davidson produced and dispatched almost 70,000 WLA motorcycles overseas to support the war effort. The motorcycle was […]
3 Guyz American Made Springer Front End
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for an American, affordable and quality Springer front end? It has been 6 years that from their shop in Oregon the 3 partners of 3 GUYZ produce a very clean designed, strong and very competitively priced Springer. You can bitch about foreign competition and do nothing, or work hard at offering higher value at […]
14th Annual Quail Lodge Vintage Motorcycles Sale
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of antiques and fine art, is preparing for its 14th annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, on Thursday and Friday, August 18-19. Among rare motorcycles to be offered. 1- The very last Brough Superior SS100 to roll off the production line with full factory […]
Fork Mounted 2″ Rocket Spotlights Kit
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These spotlights for Harley-Davidson FLST, FXD models 05 & earlier, 39mm, FXDWG 05 & earlier and also 41mm, FXST, XLH. You will ride safer with a “triangle of light” provided by your headlight on top and spotlights on your forks. Easy-To-Install, the kit features 2”, 35W halogen Rocket Spotlights, brackets and hardware, and EZ Plug™ […]
Lawsuit And Counter Lawsuit About Sturgis Rally Trademark Use (Part 2)
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.(From 2 press releases received from Brian Niemann, co-owner of Rushmore Photo & Gifts and Aaron W. Davis, Partner at PATTERSON THUENTE CHRISTENSEN PEDERSEN, P.A) On July 7, 2011, Rushmore Photo & Gifts, Inc. held a press conference in Rapid City, South Dakota announcing its intention to vigorously defend itself against recent allegations of trademark infringement […]
Resignation Of Terry Nesbitt President Of Viper Motorcycle Co.
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, John Silseth CEO of Viper Powersports Inc., announced the resignation and retirement of Terry Nesbitt, veteran employee, President of Viper Motorcycle Company and Director of Viper Powersports, Inc. According to John Silseth, CEO, “Terry is a co-founder and long time valued employee. It’s been a pleasure to work together all these years. I’m sad […]
Lawsuit And Counter Lawsuit About Sturgis Rally Trademark Use (Part 1)
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On April 6th, I reported that the STURGIS® Word Mark in connection with Sturgis® Rally goods and services was now protected by a Federal Trademark Registration. At the time, board member of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) and longtime Sturgis-area businessman John E. Johnson stated that it was “an exciting development for the future protection, […]
Of course, if you dumped big dollars to roll on a 30” front wheel, you don’t want to use a cheap fiberglass or plastic fender. Here comes Fat Katz, a custom sheet metal leader, with its new offering, a model called the Tombstone 30, born from a brand new tooling and formed out of 13 […]
30 Years Strong Commemorative Buffalo Chip Apparel Unveiled By Hot Leathers
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.During the the 71st Black Hills Rally, The Buffalo Chip Campground will celebrate its 30th anniversary and asked Biker Apparel Maker Hot Leathers to create a new logo that you will see in all variations possible on their jackets, shirts, tees, and many accessories. During 30 years, The Legendary Buffalo Chiphas hosted bikers for 10 […]
Harley-Davidson Forks. Do You Really Know What’s Inside? How They Work?
Published by July 7th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Sometimes, the most simple technical things need to be explained or re-explained. Progressive Suspension, the largest aftermarket suspension manufacturer in the United States as well as a top tier supplier of suspension components to domestic OE manufacturers and top custom builders, is dedicated to researching and producing the best suspension platforms for each brand and […]
