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Recap Of Historic Reveal Of All-New 2015 Indian Scout In Sturgis. A Night Of Stars Under The Stars…

Below are highlights of the Indian Motorcycle® star-studded VIP party in Sturgis, SD last Saturday evening, August 2, at the 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event was centered on the historic unveiling of the new 2015 Indian® Scout®, the first truly new Indian Scout to be introduced in more than 70 years. Scout is widely […]

Bobber Fender For 16″ Wheel By TC Bros Choppers

Looking for a strong Bobber rear fender? TCB Bros Choppers offers this made to last 6.25” wide spun steel fender Spun from heavy duty 13 GA (.090” thick) premium American steel. They feature flat sidewalls for easy mounting to struts or to attach a sissy bar. It fits perfectly a 16” wheel + tire. up […]

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Renegade Classics and Kent Mortimer

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRI) announced the filing of a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in Georgia against Kent Mortimer, Renegade Classics and the owners of a Buford, Georgia Renegade Classics retail store to protect the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ trademarks. SMRi and its volunteer board are the non-profit stewards of the trademarks pertaining to the Sturgis® […]

Off-Road Championship At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip

In Sturgis for the weekend? There is flying dust, crashing ATV’s and Trucks, insane speed and colossal crashes at the new Buffalo Chip Powersports. Complex. Competitions include TORC, The Off Road Championship, the Nitro National Pro Hill Climb, AMA Extreme Dirt Track ATV Races as well as the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls. “The races […]

Postcards From 74th Sturgis Rally (Part 1)

All photography copyright Horst Roesler, Onno Wieringa, Cyril Huze.  

Warlord Saddlebag Trays for the 2014 HD Rushmore Touring Saddlebags.

Already available for Harley Tourers from 1993 to 2013, First Shot Cycle Parts extends its lineup of hard bag organizer trays to the 2014 Rushmore models. Unlike some others, this one covers the full length and width of your saddlebag and dividers are removable. They are made of ABS plastic and the mounts (use existing […]

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In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raises $253,330 For Special Kids At LifeScape Children’s Care in Rapid City, South Dakota

Proving again that bikers have big hearts for kids, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised $253,330 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 4th. Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus psychological […]

Sturgis Rat’s Hole Show Is August 7th

For its 26th Annual Sturgis edition, the Rat’s Hole Show is setup at the Crossroads of the Buffalo Chip. The competition on Thursday August 7th includes 16 different bike classes. The Best Of Show, in addition to the big trophy he will receive, will have the bike printed on thousands of draft beer mugs and […]

Arlen Ness’s Brother Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Kevin J. Ness, brother of Arlen Ness, who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on July 30 has died. 59-year-old Kevin J. Ness,, was thrown from his black 2008 Victory Vision motorcycle after his bike was struck by a vehicle. the driver of a silver-blue 1989 Toyota Camry, driven by 62-year-old Harry D. Preston […]

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Pays Off

Riders in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s signature Legends Ride® cheered Monday as Black Hills Special Olympics President, Jack Lynass, and Buffalo Chip President, Rod Woodruff, burned the note on a van purchased with Legends Ride donations. The van is used to transport Special Olympics athletes to events and training sessions. Some of the biggest names […]

Sturgis Museum & Hall Of Fame Hires Tigra Tsujikawa As Marketing & Development Director

The Sturgis Museum & Hall Of Fame board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of industry veteran Tigra Tsujikawa as Marketing & Development Director. Just in time for the annual motorcycle rally in the Black Hills, the hiring of Tsujikawa is part of the museum’s stated mission to “honor the ride and build […]

Joke Of The Week

It was the biker’s first time visiting Dr Putz for a colonoscopy. He went into his office for his first rectal exam. His new blond nurse, Evelyn, took him to an examining room. She told him to get undressed and have a seat until the doctor could see him . She said that he would only be a few minutes. After putting on the gown […]

2015 Indian Scout Launch Party

The new Scout was unveiled on Saturday night August 2nd to members of the press, VIPs and celebrities. After more than 70 years since its last production, the new 2015 Indian Scout was introduced with a demonstration of its exceptional agility and superb balance in a Wall Of Death setup on the Indian display of […]

Sturgis “Motorcycle As Art” By Michael Lichter And Paul D’Orleans. Race Inspired Motorcycles Built For Speed.

The 14th Annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” exhibition officially opened on Sunday August 3rd under the theme “Built For Speed”. The who’s who of the motorcycle industry gathered at the Buffalo Chip exhibition hall to admire the  beautiful and rare display of more than 35 race-inspired custom motorcycles curated by internationally famous photographer Michael Lichter […]

Antique Motorcycles Set To Race At the 74th Sturgis Rally On Tuesday August 5, 2014

Pappy Hoel Half Mile Classic’s Harley vs. Indian vintage motorcycle races will be held at the Sturgis Fairgrounds during the 2014 rally. These antique race bikes may look small and similar to the bicycles you rode as a kid, but they can reach speeds in excess of 70 mph on a half mile track without […]

Unveiling Of The New 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide In Sturgis

Indian Motorcycle To Unveil Tonight In Sturgis Its 5th Model

In 2013, Polaris revived the Indian brand with the introduction of 3 Chief Models, 2 Cruisers – The Classic and The Vintage – and 1 Bagger – the Chieftain. This week, it added a 4th model, a new luxury Tourer named the Roadmaster. And tonight in Sturgis Indian Motorcycle is going to unveil to journalists […]

Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Some Dyna Low Rider Models

Harley recalls include 3300 Dyna FXDL Low Riders models because engine vibration can turn the switches from “on” to “accessory.” The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year. If the motorcycles have been modified to rev higher than 5,600 RPMs, an engine mount bracket can vibrate excessively, causing the problem. If the switch […]

Memorial In Sturgis For Ross Tomas

Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hot Rod Lake behind the Broken Spoke Campground at 5:00 p.m. Cycle Source Magazine will be holding a memorial in honor of Ross Tomas. Ross, the 20 year old son of Mike and Carolyn Tomas, owners of Kiwi Indian Motorcycles, was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 22, 2014 […]

Harley-Davidson Previewing The New 2015 Road Glide And Road Glide Special In Sturgis

After one year of absence, and as I reported several times, the Road Glide is officially returning in the 2015 lineup. Although we are weeks before the announcement of Harley’s complete 2015 model line-up, starting today August 2nd, Harley-Davidson is previewing the Road Glide and Road Glide Special at its Sturgis display and at the […]

On My Way To The 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The magic of riding the Black Hills. 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… And of course the madness of downtown Sturgis, the bike shows, the […]

Mustang Unveiling In Sturgis Vintage Style Seats For New Indian Chiefs

Mustang Seats R&D team took extra care in creating our replacement seats for the new Indian Chief and will begin the widespread roll out for them out at the Sturgis Rally. Bikers present at the rally will be among the first in the nation to sample the two versions of Mustang’s popular Vintage Wide Touring […]

California Motorcyclists. Lanes Aren’t For Splitting. Or Are They?

The controversy about California lane-splitting or lane-sharing is going on. California is the only state that does not actively outlaw the practice of lane-splitting, in which riders use the space between lanes when traffic is slow or has stopped. But it is legal? No. So, it is illegal? Neither. How come? Until now the California […]

Ridewright Wheels Introduces 2 New Forged Billet Wheels

Ridewright Wheels is adding 2 new spoke wheels to their Camino product lineup, the Warrior (left) and the Turbine (right). The line now features 19 different designs, all with matching rotors and pulleys for applications to fit Harley-Davidson, Indian, Victory and Yamaha motorcycles. They’re manufactured to the highest standards utilizing aircraft quality 6061 T-6 billet […]

Kuryakyn To Premiere An All-New Performance Division Named The Crusher In Sturgis August 2nd.

Kuryakyn, one of the leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket parts and accessories for the motorcycle industry, is announcing “The Crusher” the all-new Performance Division of Kuryakyn. It will premiere August 2nd at Sturgis Black Harley-Davidson. “2014 marks our 25th anniversary,” explains Küryakyn President Holger Mohr. “We have started this new division as one of […]

Indian Motorcycle Announces New Activities And Surprises During 74th Annual Sturgis Rally

After revealing last Sunday the the new Indian Roadmaster luxury touring motorcycle, Indian Motorcycle is adding new events and motorcycling celebrities to its Sturgis Rally activities. First, the Roadmaster will be a featured demo ride motorcycle in the demo fleet located at Exit 30 of Interstate 90 in Sturgis. In addition the full palate of […]



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