Every Sturgis rally, Hamsters USA, a group of people of the custom motorcycle industry, organizes a dinner with silent auction and raffle to raise funds for “Children’s Care” of Rapid City which serves children with special needs. Yesterday Monday, the organization shattered their own record, raising $285,000. Hamsters raised funds through of an Arlen Ness […]
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Yesterday In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raised $291,000 for Rapid City Children
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday was the 2009 Sturgis Legends Ride. The event is sponsored by the City of Deadwood, the Legendary Buffalo Chip, and local businesses. The ride benefits two charities chosen by the Kids & Chrome Foundation, namely the Black Hills Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of […]
Indian Motorcycles Riding In Sturgis For Tribal Hope Foundation
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I reported in a previous post, Indian Motorcycle’s entire 2010 Indian Chief motorcycle lineup is on display in Sturgis for the 69th annual motorcycle rally. The company is displaying the new 2010 Chief Bomber and Dark Horse (featured here again) to the public for the first time. […]
Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building Strong Contender
Published by August 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As the name suggests, “Proto Slug” by Frenchman Fred Duban from Dub Performance is a very radical prototype street bike. A very sohisticated machine that required 1 1/2 years of very hard work to conqueer the imagination of all bikers, of all custom builders and this week in Sturgis the favorable votes of the judges […]
Sturgis Metzeler Custom Bike Contest Is August 4th.
Published by August 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Calling all amateurs and pros! If you’re an aspiring amateur or a practicing pro, this is the chance to showcase your latest build. Join Metzeler on Tuesday, August 4th at Buffalo Chip for a signature event of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: the 7th Annual Metzeler Sturgis Custom Bike Contest. MC’d by Ted Sands from Performance […]
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is legendary, but more importantly, riders come to have fun! Monkey Rock (formerly Thunder Road) is committed to providing a world-class entertainment experience daily from 11am through the wee hours; offering live rock and country music acts, dancing girls, , special guest appearances and motorcycle stunt riding, Miss Sturgis Contest, Wet […]
In Sturgis. The Next Generation Of Custom Bike Builders And Beyond.
Published by July 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cycle Source Magazine and The Broken Spoke Saloon present “The Next Generation And Beyond” during this year’s Sturgis Rally. In order to reach out to the hot young talents who are building some of the most bitchin’ bikes these days, a special stage has been erected inside the Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street that will […]
Meet With Artist David Uhl In Sturgis
Published by July 30th, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Painters.“If you’re headed to Sturgis this year, please come by and say hello. I will be at our gallery inside the Gold Dust Casino in Deadwood starting tomorrow through Sunday, August 9th. The Gold Dust will be selling the special Uhl Studios T-shirt designed for Sturgis/Deadwood this year. As you come out of Rapid City you may recognize one of the billboards […]
Veterans Moving Wall At Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground
Published by July 29th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The Broken Spoke Campground, Highway 79 N, will host the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall™ at the 69th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “The Wall will be the center of daily ceremonies to honor the fallen soldiers of Vietnam and other wars, as well as active duty military who continue to risk their lives on behalf of a […]
SS Trike To Debut In Sturgis As Production Offering
Published by July 29th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Saw it for the 1st time in Daytona. Featured it immediately in my Blog and your comments were quite positive. And now here it is in its final stage ready to make its debut in Sturgis as an official mass produced custom trike. To celebrate its entrance in the production world, Builder Jason Nieman from […]
Overmile. The New Fred Krugger Masterpiece.
Published by July 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Belgium Custom Builder Fred Krugger asked me not to publish anything until him and his new bike land in Sturgis. Now that both are in Lakota territory, you can admire “Overmile” another racing inspired custom motorcycle (Fred is a former Enduro & Motocross Racer), this one a mix of Ducati Hypermotard and XR 750. The […]
Confederate Motorcycles Unveils The P120 Fighter Combat.
Published by July 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Matt Chambers, CEO and founder of Confederate Motors, has always designed custom motorcycles representing the antithesis of mass production. His bespoke creations embody the credo “Art of Rebellion”, where as he states “preconceptions are purposefully rejected and innovation embraced in our uncompromising approach to excellence”.
Los Angeles Calendar Bike Show Winners
Published by July 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It happened July 18-19th at the Queens Mary Event Park during the 18th edition of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show & Calendar Girl Festival weekend. Not satisified with his last year’s 1st Place Pro Builder award and the cover of the new 2010 Iron & Lace Calendar, Kenji Nagai/Ken’s Factory, Japan, flew back for […]
21st Sturgis Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show
Published by July 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 21st Annual World Famous Custom Motorcycles Bike Show is set for Thursday August 6th at a new location, the Sturgis Champions Park on Laxelle Street. As always in addition to the custom bikes competing in 24 different classes for a trophy, bragging rights and a couple of kisses from the Rat Mates, there will […]
Jeff Decker is an automotive historian turning his emotions for cars, motorcycles and anything mechanical into handmade fine art bronze. As Jeff states that “there is nothing that embodies better the modern synergy of man and machine than a motorcycle and its rider”. Since I know Jeff and his work I can tell you that […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Nighster
Published by July 26th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Sportster Iron 883™ keeps its gritty, drag strips of the 50’s inspired look and old-school garage features. The $7,999 MSRP makes this model a great starting point for customization. Black powder-coated engine and covers. Low front & rear suspension. Classic 3.3 gallon fuel tank. 13- spoke cast aluminum wheels. Black hand and foot controls. […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom
Published by July 26th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The new Road Glide® Custom model tries to look leaner and meaner with a new slammed suspension, 18-inch front wheel and features a smooth tail light assembly. This bagger rolls with new swagger. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the […]
2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Fat Bob
Published by July 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley describes it as “Wide and Muscular”. The 2010 CVO Fat Bob debuts an exclusive new plating process called Midnight Pearl that is featured on the headlight shell, timer and derby covers, fender strut covers and other components. An all-new paint scheme is offered in three color combinations.
Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) has 4 models for 2010.The CVO program designs and builds limited-production, factory-custom motorcycles for customers who appreciate brilliant chrome,fancy paint, extra power and the exclusivity of owning and riding a limited edition. Harley-Davidson will offer two all-new CVO models for 2010. The CVO Softail Convertible and the CVO Street Glide shown […]
Yesterday in Los Angeles, Victory Motorcycles revealed its 2010 models. To summarize, 2 brand-new models are launched, the 8-Ball line is expanded and 1 model finally gets ABS as an option.
Sturgis 3rd Annual Harley-Davidson Women’s Day Set For August 2nd
Published by July 24th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.We all know that Harley-Davidson wants to celebrate women riders. Harley-Davidson will host its third annual Women’s Day on Sunday, August 2, 2009, during the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Motor Company will also offer a variety of activities for women throughout the rally between August 1-7, 2009, at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in […]
Joint Venture Between Leroy Thompson and Darwin Motorcycles
Published by July 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not surprisingly a wave of small custom motorcycle companies agreements, consolidations, joint ventures just started in the industry. After an agreement between Indian Kiwi and Klock Werks, it’s now the turn of Leroy Thompson and Darwin Motorcycles (Brass Balls Bobbers) to join forces to weather a stormy economy and make their respective businesses more profitable […]
Harley-Davidson Production To Shut Down For 14 Weeks
Published by July 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Sportster and V-Rod motorcycle final assembly operations and V-Rod motorcycle powertrain production in Kansas City, and production of Sportster motorcycle powertrains in Wauwatosa will be shut down for approximately 14 weeks in 2009, including the entire fourth quarter. The company anticipates that other production operations will be shut down for a total of approximately […]
On August 2nd In Sturgis. Ride To The Ranch With Michael Lichter & Sugar Bear.
Published by July 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Organized August 2nd by Jay Allen from the Broken Spoke Sturgis Campground to honor Michael Lichter and Sugar Bear , The “Ride To The Ranch” is a special day of activities not to miss when attending Sturgis. The festivities will begin at the Broken Spoke Campground at 1:00pm with a Kick-off Pool Party (including a bikini contest, male pole […]
Since 2005 Kids & Chrome is a one-of-a-kind benefit dinner and auction happening during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Kids & Chrome Foundation, Inc. is a Black Hills non-profit corporation. In the past four years, Kids & Chrome has donated well in excess of a half million dollars to positively impact the lives of special needs […]
Just a reminder to all those (all of you) who enjoy nice photographic work on bikes, cars and babes that photographer Colleen Swartz will exhibit her lens memories in Milwaukee this Saturday July 23rd at the Iron Horse Hotel (in the yard starting at 6pm followed by drinks and dinner). Then she will head […]
