S&S Cycle Inc. just announced the hiring of Stephen K. Iggens as company President. The duties of President have been handled by Executive Chairman and CEO George B. Smith since late 2008 (after the deparure of son Brett Smith as President). Iggens first official day on the job will be August 8, 2011 and he […]
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Sturgis Rally Trademark War. Problem Solved. Sort Of.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Any unforeseen event is always a good pretext to sell more tee-shirts. You just have to be opportunist and very fast. A company called Zazzle tries to cash in on the Sturgis Rally trademark controversy by selling this official/unofficial 2011 Sturgis Rally tee shirt. You could ask for any print you want in the front. […]
1901-2011. Celebrating In Sturgis Indian Motorcycle 110th Anniversary.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1900, bicycle racer George M. Hendee and engineering wizard Carl Oscar Hedstrom partnered and unveiled the following year their first creation, the 1901 Single. The trade name chosen for their innovative machine would intended to express “a wholly American product in pioneering tradition”. Indian Motorcycle created Anerica’s first love story with motorcycles. In 2011, […]
For all of you professional photographers from the US and abroad participating to the 71Annual Black Hills Rally. Black Hills State University in Spearfish South Dakota has recently opened a 2000 square foot photography studio, which is available for rent. The studio can be rented with lighting equipment ($100.00 pr. hour) or without ($80.00 pr. […]
New Performance Eyewear With Exclusive ForceFlex™ Technology From Harley-Davidson®
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Lenses are constructed from a multi-injection molding process that produces a bendable soft rubber frame that flexes to fit nearly any size face and inside a helmet, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. They are scratch-resistant, filter out 100% of UV radiation and meet or exceed all safety standards.
Artist Scott Jacobs Tribute To Cris Sommer Simmons Beloved 1915 Harley-Davidson
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.On September 10, 2010, Chris Sommer Simmons was one of the 65 bikers in Kitty Hawk, NC on the starting line of a 3325 miles grueling coast to coast vintage motorcycle ride ending 17 days later in Santa Monica. She was the only American lady to participate and to complete this cross country Cannonball Endurance […]
2012 Victory Motorcycles Line Up. Breaking New Boundaries.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Victory Dealer Meeting is still going on until this evening Wednesday July 27th, but today Wednesday July 27, 2011 the complete 2012 line up becomes public. The new model year is more evolution than revolution. In addition to the High Ball, a new Bobber styling offering great value, already launched in January, Victory introduces the Cross […]
New This Year In Sturgis. The Easyriders Saloon.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Located at the intersection of Junction Avenue and Lazelle Street, the new 25,000 sq. ft Easyriders Saloon bar and steakhouse will be ready just on time for the 71th Sturgis Rally. The steakhouse is located on the 1st floor with a seating up to 100 people, with a bar and dance floor in the back. […]
A biker couple was celebrating 50 years together… Even though they were never wealthy they put their three kids throughcollege and all became very successful. All three agreed to a Sunday dinner to honor their parents. “Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad,” gushed son number one …. “Sorry I’m running late. I had an emergency at the hospital with […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Round Air Cleaner For Sportster Models
Published by July 26th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Conceived to provide increased air flow to boost the power of fuel-injected Sportster models, the new Screamin’ Eagle® Round Sportster® Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit (Brilliant Chrome or Gloss Black or Chrome; $139.95) can be matched with an accessory round cover or for an open-element look with custom air cleaner trim from one of the […]
Custom Chrome Challenge At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by July 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just completed, I saw this custom bike in California in the process of being built while it was displayed in March at the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show. Michael Prugh and his students were working on it with the objective to get it completed for the Sturgis Rally where it will be exhibited at the […]
Unlicensed Vendors And Unauthorized Products At Sturgis Rally. We all know that vendors must pay a license fee to exhibit and sell products during the Sturgis rally. They must also setup in the precise spot for which the license was granted. New this year, Sturgis City inspectors are also supposed to report unauthorized products being […]
If you go to rallies, frequent the Broken Spoke, the Full Throttle Saloon, follow the Easyriders Bike Show Tour, etc you saw them perform their vocals and acrobatic dance routine. This evening Tuesday July 26, 2011, on NBC (check your local listing) the Purrfect Angelz will compete in the show “America Got Talent.” Since 2001, […]
Fiber Carbon Revolution
Published by July 25th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Since 2005 Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing is familiarizing all custom builders with the multiple options offered by the best of carbon fiber technology. In 6 years, he went from 5 and 6-sopke one-piece wheels in all popular sizes, in average 10x stronger than billet aluminum and able to outlast you and your bike […]
Pandemonium Speed Box Battery Box
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you build from the ground up and like the speed look of this battery box, the only things that you need to know are: 1- Made from 1/8″ steel with aluminum strap and stainless steel hardware. 2- Dimensions are 7 5/16″ long, 3 7/16″ wide, 5.00″ tall, enough to fit both Odyssey battery models […]
Photography Of The Month. Riding Historic Berlin.
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.50 years ago on August 13 1961, the German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) started the construction of the Berlin Wall. At the time, the Soviet dominated Eastern Bloc officially claimed that the wall was erected to protect its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the “will of the people” in building a […]
Concerned Citizens For Sturgis Group Calls For Boycott Of Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Merchandise And Associated Businesses
Published by July 23rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Concerned Citizens for Sturgis (CCFS) is a newly formed trade association uniting individuals and companies to promote the growth and health of Sturgis and the Motorcycle Rally and opposing the “Sturgis Rally” and “Black Hills” trademarks obtained earlier this year by a not-for-profit group called SMRI (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally inc.) The issue will be decided in […]
Harley-Davidson. Same Stance. New Generation.
Published by July 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Easyriders V-Twin Expo Not Merging With Any Other Show
Published by July 23rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On July 14th, I wrote an article about the Rivalry between The Easyriders V-Twin Expo of Cincinnati and the newly created Advanstar American V-Twin Dealer Show of Indianapolis held a few days later in February 2012. I was informed that the administration of the V-Twin Expo has received calls from people with questions about the option of […]
Gearing Up Or Not To Sturgis. You are In Luck.
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.The Baker crew understands that you can’t all be in Sturgis between August 5 and 14. I was informed that all those not in South Dakota are getting the same 15% discount than all those who have all the fun in the Black Hills. So, those of you staying home get the same “Rally Discount” for all orders […]
2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Best Of Show Winner
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday July 16th, the 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show returned next to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, CA. The show was held in a new, and smaller location (Seawalk Village which replicates an old British seaside town), a reflection of the economy which has impacted the motorcycle industry […]
New Corbin Fleetliner Saddlebags Setup For Harley-Davidson Tourers
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From Corbin, the company wanting each of its seat to be more comfortable than the one delivered with your factory bike, and also offering some cool custom bodywork options for added class and style, a brand new saddlebag setup for 2009-2011 Harley touring models. Mounts to stock bags hanger hardware and available in primer or painted […]
Riding to Sturgis? Don is an old school biker dude who makes a kickass bedroll called the Gypsy Biker Bedroll, which has seen the most hardcore mofos through long road trips. Don often tells people that the Gypsy Biker Bedroll is “a little past comfortable… According to Don, his Bed Rolls are not made for […]
Harley-Davidson 2012 Motorcycle Lineup. 32 Models On 6 Platforms. Twin Cam 103″ Engine On Most Models
Published by July 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the dealer meeting, Harley-Davidson Inc. has rolled out its 2012 motorcycle lineup, which offers more Big Twin performance as its Twin Cam 103™ powertrain is standard equipment on Softail® and Touring motorcycle models and most Dyna® motorcycle models. includes a 10th-anniversary V-Rod bike and a touring motorcycle with detachable saddle bags. The company heads […]
If you want to get inked while in Sturgis, visit the Tattoo Cafe at the Buffalo Chip where some of the best artists of all artistic styles will wait for you to turn your tattoo fantasy into a skin piece of art. Among them, Shaun Kama, one of the superstar artists who helped conceive the […]
Ten years already that Harley-Davidson launched the original liquid-cooled Revolution engine in a brand new styling called the V-Rod. The V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to the original 2002 V-Rod, the motorcycle that introduced brilliant silver pearl bodywork with color-matched frame. The 2012 anniversary model retains the evocation of anodized aluminum bodywork featured […]
