On Saturday August 13, 2011 at the Buffalo Chip, it was the first major benefit concert in the 71-year history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The concert was to raise money for the Bob Woodruff Foundation and featured Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) performing in the midst of a howling thundering wind storm and tornado warnings […]
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Sturgis Inaugural American Thunder Music Festival. Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty And Jeff Bridges Performed For The Troops.
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Auction Of Moby Dick, The Fastest Production Motorcycle Of the 1920’s
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Suitable for road use,this 1929 Brough Superior SS100 known as Moby Dick, was considered at a maximum speed of 106 mph, the fastest privately owned motorcycle in the world. Later, in 1931, it was tuned up and was eventually able to reach 115 mph in top (third) gear and 109 mph in second. For the […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Second Rumble For The Heartland Ride Is September 2, 2011 In Nashville
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural “Rumble For The Heartland”, a charity ride organized by Lorenzo Lamas Cycles raising money to benefit Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, happened during the Sturgis Rally. The second edition will take place on Sept. 2, staging at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville, TN at 2PM. The ride will be in […]
Last week at the Rapid City airport, met with Custom Builder Kenji Nagai from Ken’s Factory. Between a last cigarette before a TSA security check (Japanese & French are the only ones still to smoke…), small talk about the Sturgis rally we were returning from, my Blog, his latest creation, and his parts sold in the US via […]
If you were living in 1919 and came upon the following poster…then met with one of these women. I mean, seriously. Wouldn’t you just keep drinking? Cyril
New 2012 Pink Label Special Edition Biker Jacket
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.With an expanded line of more than 50 iconic items, the 2012 Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers a purchase with the purpose to empower and support people affected by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Pink Label item helps fund the YourShoes™ 24/7 Support Center, part […]
Escape Extreme Summer Heat. Air Deflector For Harley-Davidson Softail Models.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson released a new Mid-Frame Air Deflector for Softail® models designed to improve rider comfort during the summer season in extreme temperatures. Intended for severe duty and extreme temperature applications, these inconspicuous black deflectors attach to the frame and surround the top of the rear cylinder head. The scoop shape captures the moving air and […]
Renegade Wheels Exhibit And Party At Anaheim Garden Walk.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson summer dealer gathering was held during 3 days at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. So, with great marketing acumen, Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels hosted a 3-day exhibition/party a few blocks away and adjacent Tom Scott’s Harley-Davidson of Anaheim satellite store. On the party menu, 50 trend-setting custom wheel models in all styles, […]
Royal Enfield To launch Classic 500cc Desert Storm
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Gulf War (August, 1990 – February, 1991), commonly referred as Desert Storm, in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait, is the inspiration behind this new model by Royal Enfield to be launched first in India. It’s just a cosmetic variation of the Classic 500 cc with the same 5-speed […]
Italian Motorcycling Legend Claudio Castiglioni Passes At Age 64.
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The man who personally elevated the Italian motorcycle industry to its current role as world leader and the businessman who excelled with MV Agusta, Cagiva, Ducati and Husqvarna brands has left us. Claudio Castiglioni, the charismatic president of MV Agusta, died this morning Auugust 17, 2011 in Varese, Italy, after fighting a long illness. He […]
Electric Lightning Motorcycle Strikes At 206.079 MPH
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Green is in and electric motorcycles are converging to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to show the world what speed they can reach. Last Sunday a Lightning Motorcycle averaged 206.079 mph on 2 passes, with one pass at 208.38 mph easily beating last year’s 173.388 mph electric bike land speed record. Lightning Motorcycles is […]
It was in 2004 that Victory debuted the first Arlen Ness Signature Series model. It was a custom painted Vegas dressed with Ness accessories. Today, 3 generations of Ness, Arlen, Cory & Zach collaborate with the Minnesota manufacturer to each offer numbered, limited edition custom Victory models. For 2012, Arlen worked on the Vision, a […]
Most people people don’t know the rights passengers have, both as riders in a car and on a motorcycle. Even when you are not the person operating a car or motorcycle you still have protection under the law. In case of injury as a passenger you may be worried at the idea of filing a […]
From Associated Press. 1- Traffic counts into and out of Sturgis by the State Department of Transportation were down nearly 12 percent through Thursday. Attendance at last year’s rally was estimated at 466,769, up from 442,163 in 2009. The 60th rally in 2000 drew the biggest crowd so far, an estimated 633,0002 2- Young adults […]
Motorcycle. The Best Way To Distance Yourself From The World And To get Closer To Nature.
Published by August 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Always hard to capture the pleasure of riding on film. You climb on your bike just before the sun comes up. Then, it’s magic. A beautiful film for Ducati called “Escaping” by Barry Munsterteiger. Escaping? “The state of having wandering and imaginative thoughts in order to remove one’s self from reality.”
Ed Hardy Limited Edition Motorcycle Leather Jackets
Published by August 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Although some think that there are too many non-bikers wearing Ed Hardy branded clothing, most of them don’t know who was the man. He is a famous, now half retired, American Tattoo Artist who spent many years in Japan studying with Japanese classical tattoo master Horihide to who he was introduced by his mentor Sailor […]
Darwin Motorcycles RLX American Muscle Bike
Published by August 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Wednesday August 10, 2011. Location Lazelle Street in Sturgis. At 3.45 pm Dar Holdsworth is called on the stage of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building to receive his trophy for winning First Place in the Production Manufacturer Class for the bike featured here. During the last 9 months, Dar emailed and texted […]
Please Help Bobby & Elisa Seeger From Indian Larry Motorcycles Treat Their Son.
Published by August 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.This post to ask you, as much as possible, to provide help and support to a well known couple of the industry, Bobby & Elisa Seeger from Indian Motorcycles. Their 7-year old son named Aidan has been diagnosed with a horrible brain disease called Adrenoleukodystrody (ALD). It is a rare, inherited disorder that leads to […]
2011 Sturgis Rally Postcards
Published by August 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Weather was typical South Dakota. Locals have a saying: “If you don’t like our weather today, wait for 15 minutes…” This year again, everything from high temperatures under blue skies, to tornado watches to sudden pouring rain and hail from hell. Then repeat 2 or 3 times a day depending of where you are and […]
The Biker Chicz Of 2011 Sturgis Bike Week
Published by August 13th, 2011 in Books, Editorial and Events.They are much more than ladies enjoying motorcycling for the simple and unique pleasure of casual riding. They all embrace other linked activities like racing, publishing, raising money for diverse charities, promoting the sport to other women, building motorcycles, painting them, engraving chrome or designing parts and gear conceived for them. They are today the […]
2011 Sturgis AMD World Championship Winners
Published by August 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Here are all the Class Winners of the 2011 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. FreeStyle Class. 1- Tavax Engineering, Bike Tavax 2011V 2- Lamb Engineering, Bike Son of a Gun 3-Kraus Motor Co. Bike Bolide Modified Harley Class. 1- AbnormalCycles, Trike Union 2- Iacona Custom Cycles, Bike Challenger 3- Shaw Harley-Davidson, Bike Nascafe Racer Production Manufacturer Class. 1- […]
Jeff Decker Collection At Sturgis Michael Lichter’s Annual Art Exhibit.
Published by August 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Big Crowd last Tuesday evening at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the VIP Industry party for the unveiling of Jeff Decker art collection at the 11th Annual Michael Lichter Art Exhibit. Artist Jeff Decker lives, studies, documents and sculpts motorcycle culture. Hanging from the exhibition hall ceiling, Jeff had the excellent idea to hang banners with […]
Learning Motorcycle Sheet Metal Fabrication With Bryan Fuller
Published by August 12th, 2011 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you are in Sturgis and do some work on your bike yourself, stop by the the Fuller Hot Rods booth between 4th & 5th street on Lazelle. Not only will you admire his new Cafe Racer style creation (I will feature it soon in my Blog and you can also see it in the […]
Hamsters USA raise $282,357 For Children’s Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Published by August 12th, 2011 in Editorial.On Monday, August 8th the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised $282,357 for Children’s Care of Rapid City during their annual meeting and dinner The banquet was held in Spearfish, SD, as part of the Sturgis Rally. Funds were raised through a silent auction and the raffle of an RSD Harley-Davidson “Nightster,” motorcycle, created by […]
Desperado Junction Expo. Bikes. Parts. Rock N’ Roll.
Published by August 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Made a pit stop in Lead, just above historic Deadwood, at the Junction Biker Expo to sign my shop and blog tee-shirts. And I must admit that some vendors (Jeff Nicklus of Desperado Custom Motorcycles to not name him) knows quite a few tricks to attract a crowd to his bikes display and to my […]
Lorenzo Lamas Rumble For The Heartland Sturgis Ride
Published by August 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Tuesday, military dignitaries, celebrities and friends joined Lorenzo Lamas, Chad Greulach founding parter of Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, Army Colonel Dino Sarracino and custom builder Ralph Randolph for a charity ride from Devils Tower, Wyoming to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Objective? Raising money to benefit Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center while […]
