You already know that Harley-Davidson will be nowhere to be seen in Rapid City during this 70th anniversary edition of the Black Hills Rally. To celebrate with Harley-Davidson you will have to go to Sturgis to find Harley in 2 locations. 1- Highway I-90/Exit 30 Lot. Saturday through Friday, August 7th – 13th, 9am-5pm: 2011 […]
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Sturgis Bike Week. Harley-Davidson Schedule Of Events.
Published by July 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.New Roehr Electric American Superbike
Published by July 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In 2008 I introduced you to a new manufacturer called Roehr Motorcycles and to its new gas powered 1250 SC sportbike. And now Walter Roehrich is making a big jump in the universe of electric bikes with the launch of 3 different superbike models: an entry level called the eSupersport ($16,965), the eSuperbike to raise […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall Of Fame Induction And Book Signings
Published by July 18th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will hold its 2010 Hall of Fame induction breakfast at Rapid City’s Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 9 a.m. Breakfast tickets are available for a $35.00 donation, tables of eight for $300.00. Tickets can be purchased through the Museum 605.347.2001 or on line at Sturgis Museum. Six […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Point Of View Of Alystar McKenneh.
Published by July 16th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.When she will arrive very soon at the end of her “Road To Sturgis“, independent film maker Alystar McKenneh will have ridden her motorcycle for 26,000 miles during the last three months. Part of her road was between Key West, FL and Homer, AK where she was a participant and a last minute videographer for the […]
Victory Motorcycles will further expand its presence in Sturgis when, for the first time, the annual Victory Riders Association (VRA) Sturgis Party will be held at the Buffalo Chip on Thursday, August 12, exclusively for Victory riders. Victory will once again base its VIP motorcycle fleet at the Buffalo Chip during the 2010 Sturgis rally. […]
Spectro Lubricating The 2010 Sturgis Rally
Published by July 15th, 2010 in Builders, Driveline, Editorial, Engines and Events.Although there is no such a thing as a Motorcycle Lubricants Company official sponsor of this Sturgis Bike Week, this year Spectro Oils will confirm its growing market share in the motorcycle industry by being present in several locations, helping participants maintain their bikes, helping a custom motorcycle building competition and sponsoring the rally’s most important “art of the […]
Under the headline “Hoka Hey organizer says complaints spring from riders who failed at challenge“, Jim Durham and John White reply to some of your questions asked by a reporter of the “Rapid City Journal”. In it, Jim Durham states that the possible winner is William Barclay, pending he passes the polygraph test, and will […]
Coca-Cola® And Custom Chrome Ultimate Sturgis Road Trip Sweepstakes
Published by July 14th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Interested to win a trip for 2 to the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?, plus $1500.00 in cash and complementary VIP access to selected rally events? The most iconic and recognized global consumer brand of all time, Coca-Cola® and local bottler Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, have partnered with leading V-Twin parts distributor Custom Chrome to […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles And Pegram Racing Ducati To Launch Premium Sport Bikes And Products
Published by July 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, the lifestyle brand founded by international celebrity and motorsports enthusiast, Lorenzo Lamas. and Foremost Insurance/Pegram Racing Ducati today announced a strategic partnership to develop and release signature custom motorcycles and aftermarket performance parts, apparel and other premium products to premium sportbike collectors and enthusiasts. According to Lorenzo Cycles founder, Lorenzo Lamas, “There’s […]
Sturgis Glencoe Camp Resort. Rock N’ Roll Festival Confirmed.
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Rumors were running that the Glencoe Camp Resort had canceled all band performances during the Sturgis Rally. Owner Sean Clark denied all these rumors this morning in an interview with the Rapid City Journal. “A change in stage configuration for two headlining bands during a show on the Friday night of the rally and a […]
Opening Of The First India Harley-Davidson Dealership
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Builders and Events.Last Friday Harley-Davidson opened its first outlet in India. Though the company has identified dealers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bangalore, the new outlet in Hyderabad “Banjara Harley-Davidson” became the first to start operations. The Harleys sold in India are for now made in the USA and shipped there assembled. It seems that Harley-Davidson has […]
Must Be Motorcycle Industry Employment Week! Movers And Shakers. See Posts Below.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Hope that it means that the motorcycle industry has bottomed out! Time to congratulate your friends of the industry mentioned in the 3 press releases below… Custom Chrome Inc., Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame, Big Dog Motorcycles. Who is next?
Big Dog Motorcycles Reorganizes Its Management.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To better serve its customer base of over 70 U.S. dealers, and its expansion in international markets, Big Dog’s CEO Sheldon Coleman announced this morning 3 internal management promotions. 1- Matt Moore has been promoted to the new position of Director of Sales. He started with Big Dog Motorcycles in 2005 as an outside Sales Representative. His […]
Internet Domain Name Chop Magazine Is For Sale
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.“Cyril…. I know you don’t normally post things for sale, but I am hopeful that someone in your community would be excited to acquire the internet domain name Chop Magazine for their interests. I have received a lot of emails about selling in the past and until now, have not been interested.
Exclusive. An Open Letter To My Readers From John White, CEO Of Hoka Hey Motor Company
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening July 10, 2010, John White, who is a reader of my Blog, posted a very long comment (more of an open letter) below my morning post “Hoka Hey Challenge. The Questions Asked To Jim Red Cloud Durham“. I immediately informed John that I will re- publish as is his writing as a formal post so that none […]
New Triumph Motorcycles Teaser Marketing Campaign
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles announced that the company will launch 2 brand new “Adventure Models” before the end of the year. And to build awareness, make all of us speculate of what it can be, how it will look, they built a website made to make you want to know more without telling you anything! I love […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Questions Asked To Big Jim “Red Cloud” Durham.
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Again, congratulations to all participants of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No doubt that it has been an up lifting experience for many, if not all. Still many, participants. family, friends and observers have charged since before the start in Key West that this event was a scam and that the winner may never be […]
PR from Advanstar Communications. Advanstar is ceasing publication of its consumer custom sport bike magazine, 2Wheel Tuner. The September 2010 issue will be the final print edition of the magazine. The issue will be on-sale in early August. “We realized we needed to find a better way to give instant response and timely content to […]
All brands and trademarks need to be protected and watched over. So, The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the most significant motorcycle event brand and two-wheel gathering in the world, is now defended by a new official non-profit organization formed on June 30, 2010.
1- Jesse James WCC Long Beach facility. Got several emails asking me if West Coast Choppers was closing or closed. Contacted Jesse. He immediately replied to me: “That is just people talking smack! We have to much work to close. Wishful thoughts by our competition!” End of the rumor 2- Honda to sharply cut motorcycle prices. […]
Big Dog Motorcycles® Announces European Distribution Of 4 Of Its Models
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Legends Motorcycle Group GCV, with headquarters and warehousing in Belgium, will be distributing four of Big Dog’s models in Europe: the chopper-styled K-9; the long-and-low Wolf; the stylized Pitbull; and the high-style Coyote. For a US motorcycles manufacturer it’s not easy and it takes quite a long time to go through the European legislation maze […]
Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its 4th annual Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon on Monday, August 9th. This is a completely free show with no registration or entry fee. The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core and garage-built backstreet choppers to enter this competition.
Joint Book Signing By Cris Sommer Simmons And Scott Jacobs During Sturgis Rally
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle personalities Cris Sommer Simmons and Scott Jacobs will hold a joint book signing at Borders Books in Rapid City, South Dakota between 10:00 am and noon on Tuesday August 10rh during the 70th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Cris Sommer Simmons is no novice to the written word. As co-founder of Harley Women, the first women’s motorcycle magazine, and […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No Winner Announced In Alaska. Legal Complaint Filed With Attorney General. Organizer Challenged To Prove He Is Who He Pretends To Be.
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.First, let me be clear. Admiration and respect to all riders/challengers/warriors who participated to the Hoka Hey Challenge, reaching or not the finish line in Homer, Alaska. They have exceptional memories to share for the rest of their lifetime. Prayers for the family who lost one of theirs (at least 2 fatalities have been announced) and for […]
Know what you are doing if you play with fireworks. Beware on the roads. This holiday is behind only New Year’s Day with highway fatalities And remember what 4th of July is all about: the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. As a matter of fact July 2, 1776 is the true […]
A New American Motorcycle Engine Is Born. The Motus KMV4.
Published by July 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Engines and Events.On June 22nd, 2010, I published an article about a company called Motus Motorcycles preparing the launch of an All American Sport Tourer. And for this, they had a new direct injected motorcycle engine called KMV4 prepared for them by Katech. The team (Brian Case and Lee Conn) are all excited to show it to you for […]
