On Wednesday morning August 10 at the Lodge in Deadwood, SD hundreds attended the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Each year the Sturgis honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their […]
Archive for August, 2016
2016 Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Breakfast
Published by August 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis Biker Belles. Black Hills Ride And “Two-Wheeled Transformation” Symposium By Industry Leaders
Published by August 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.On Tuesday August 9, about 100 ladies (and a few men) straddled their motorcycles for a group ride from the Buffalo Chip through the beautiful Black Hills and ending at The Lodge in Deadwood. Then, they participated to a symposium moderated by Marilyn Stemp of the Sturgis Rider Daily and Iron Trader News. The theme? […]
9th Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride
Published by August 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A tradition to start the Sturgis Rally, on Monday August 8 thousand of bikers gathered at the Silverado-Franklin Gaming Complex in Deadwood, SD, to raise significant funds for local charities. The event starts with an industry press conference and is followed by a live custom motorcycle auction right on Deadwood’s historic main street. The 2 […]
Solo Touring With The New Brawler Harley-Davidson Seat
Published by August 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle riders can go solo in style on the new Brawler Seat (P/N 52000268, $349.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. This one-up saddle features a quality cowhide surface and a smooth, sleek design that hugs the frame rails for a custom look. Shaped to place the rider in a low-slung riding […]
If you like fancy details to create your own tourer style, these mufflers by Ken Nagai feature an evident hot-rod nostalgia look that you may looking for. The Vanquish slip-ons provide a deep, lower tone that the factory ones. Offered in chrome or black, with either black or polished end caps. Ken’s Factory USA offers […]
Hamsters USA Raise $285,395 For Special Kids At LifeScape Children’s Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Published by August 9th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Proving again that bikers have big hearts for kids, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised a record $285,395 for LifeScape Children’s Care of Rapid City in fundraising events this year, culminating with their annual gathering in Spearfish during the Sturgis Rally on Monday, August 8th. Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, […]
Jesse James Signs Deal With NRA For Second Amendment-Themed Apparel Line
Published by August 9th, 2016 in Editorial.West Coast Choppers CEO Jesse James and the National Rifle Association announced a new licensing deal that will see the custom bike and firearms maker venture into Second Amendment-themed apparel. The branded clothing line, NRA Originals, will launch later this summer with hats and shirts. James gained notoriety through a series of TV shows on […]
Sturgis Black Hills AMA Half-Mile Pro Flat Track Racing. Watch It Live Tonight On Your Computer.
Published by August 9th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.This evening Tuesday night, August 9, is AMA Pro Flat Track racing in Rapid City on the half-mile oval at Black Hills Speedway. Defending Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines champion Jared Mees appears to be hitting his stride at just the right time with the 2016 season approaching its home stretch. The No. […]
At The 76th Sturgis Rally Indian Motorcycle Unveiled The FTR750 Flat-Track Racer
Published by August 8th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sunday evening, Indian Motorcycle unveiled the new FTR750 for AMA Flat Track competition. Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Living Legends, Bobby Hill and Bill Tuman were on-hand to celebrate the historic return of Indian to professional racing. The Indian Scout FTR750 was revealed at the “Motorcycles as Art” industry event that took place at the famed […]
Michael Lichter’s Annual Motorcycles As Art exhibition “Skin & Bones” Is Open At The Buffalo Chip
Published by August 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For 16 years world-famous photographer Michael Lichter has curated motorcycle exhibits at the Buffalo Chip art gallery. Motorcycles from the best and upcoming great custom builders whose woks are not only visual pieces of art but also engineering masterpieces. This year, 34 of these builders have accepted the challenge to build a bike befitting the theme […]
Motorcycle Driven Off Sturgis Buffalo Chip Stage. Two Injured.
Published by August 8th, 2016 in Builders and Events.Sturgis August 7. 10.30 p.m. At 9.45 p.m. local time, Roland Sands was riding a motorcycle on the Buffalo Chip stage between the concerts of Lita Ford and Kid Rock when the motorcycle drove off the stage, injuring 2 people in the crowd. Roland Sands is an ex professional racer and a very experienced rider, […]
Unveiled In Sturgis. New K&N Intake System.
Published by August 7th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.With exhaust, air cleaner is one of the first modifications that Harley riders do on their factory motorcycles. An after-market business with many participants, including K&N, a company worldwide famous for its filters used in many automotive applications. The K&N forward intake system (the company use the term Air Charger) is of course filtering air […]
Sturgis and surroundings is something very special for most of us. Incredible roads like Needles Highway, Canyon Road, Spearfish Canyon, the Wildlife Loop, etc. The amazing monuments and breathtaking destinations: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, The Badlands, Custer and Bear Butte State Parks, Devil’s Tower National Monument, etc. And of course, the multiple friendships made […]
Upcoming Harley-Davidson Engine Is Called The Milwaukee Eight. 107” Twin Cylinder.
Published by August 6th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will be Harley-Davidson’s 8th generation of engines. It’s a new 107” (1753 cc) engine Featuring 8 valves – 4 per cylinder – hence 2 reasons for naming it the “Milwaukee Eight” Other higher cubic inch versions may follow. The surprise is that this new family of engines is air cooled with pushrod actuation. Which […]
A Behind The Scene At Custom Motorcycle Builders Getting Ready For The Born Free Show
Published by August 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The video is a behind the scenes look at the motivation behind some of the top custom vintage bike builders in the country. The builders make sure that the bikes they build maintain their vintage feel, even though they are being built in 2016. The video is also a look at one of the largest […]
Marco was a German company founded in 1926 by brothers Wilhelm and Otto Maisch to build small two-stroke lightweight motorcycles. Production of these motorcycles was interrupted during WWII, the company shifting its production to the manufacture of components for the German army. Motorcycle production resumed in 1947 with for main model the Taifun (Typhoon in […]
John Shope Indian Scout Signature Series By Kuryakyn Launched In Sturgis
Published by August 5th, 2016 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Looks like Kuryakyn® has decided to join forces with some top builders to develop high-quality custom parts to meet the demand for personalized styling on today’s hottest motorcycles. First in the artist lineup is Dirty Bird Concepts® founder and owner, John Shope, and the Sprint Signature Series for Indian® Motorcycle Scout models. The Sprint Scout […]
After getting all of Pope Francis’s luggage loaded into the limo at the airport, the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb. ‘Excuse me, Your Holiness,’ says the driver, ‘Would you please take your seat so we can leave?’ ‘Well, to tell you the truth,’ says the Pope,’they never let me drive at the […]
2016 Surgis Papy Hoel Classic Half-Mile Races. August 8th-9th.
Published by August 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.On August 8th, AMA Pro Half-Mile featuring top local professionals. On August 9th, 20th Century Racing will feature Harley against Indian vintage racing. Post racing meet & greet on the track. Both events will happen at the Meade County Fairgrounds.The Meade County Fairgrounds are 6 blocks south of Sturgis Main Stree. Off south junction avenue, […]
The Steampunk Collection. The “Diva” By Artist David Uhl
Published by August 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Painters.The Steampunk Collection of 3 paintings by David Uhl has enjoyed boundless success. This 4th piece is very important to him. His model is daughter Isabella, an accomplished opera singer, recently graduated from high school. Bella is headed to San Francisco soon to hone her craft and spread her wings… In David’s words, “That bittersweet moment […]
Simulating A Black Hills Ride Without Leaving Sturgis
Published by August 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Videos.While in downtown Sturgis, climb on a Sportster, and test your riding skills on the Black Hills roads without leaving Sturgis. This riding simulator is a lot of fun and maybe also of interest for youngsters or for ladies interested in learning how to ride and the feelings doing it. This simulator is located during […]
4th Annual Motorcycle Film Festival in Brooklyn September 14-17. The fourth annual Motorcycle Film Festival will debut award-winning films from international filmmakers from September 14-17, 2016 at The Gutter, 200 N 14th Street in Brooklyn, New York. The Motorcycle Film Festival celebrates the world’s best dramatic documentary, short narrative, and experimental films created by members […]
Dirty Bird Concepts Indian Saddlebags Anti-Theft Hardware
Published by August 3rd, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Are you an owner of an Indian motorcycle model with saddlebags? If so, you may have heard a few complaints surrounding the stock mounting hardware. You also know that it’s extremely easy to steal saddlebags. John Shope just released a safe option in mounting hardware that will greatly reduce the chance of loss or theft. […]
Cafe Racer Magazine’s 9th Annual Reader’s Ride-In Bike Show In Pittsburgh. August 13, 2016.
Published by August 3rd, 2016 in Editorial and Events.On august 13, the small quaint residential city of Sewickley 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh will be the epicenter of the Cafe Racer scene. Last year’s event even drew a 75 show entries from across the U.S. including some of the top builders from Velocity’s Cafe Racer and Naked Speed series. With nearly a decade […]
Seen here still in progress, this new painting by Marc Lacourciere will be exhibited with others throughout the 2016 Sturgis Rally at Motor Marc’s gallery just outside the front doors of Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City. Something new he created for this event will also be unveiled Sunday August 7 at 3:00 pm. Prints […]
