During the rally you can win $15,000 in Trophies & Swag At Bikernet’s Brouhaha! Ride In Bike Show to debut on August 8th for a full day of fun…and brouhaha. The event will be located at Thunder Road in Sturgis and will feature dawn to dusk non-stop entertainment. Headlining the event is a ride-in bike […]
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A Lot Of Brouhaha In Sturgis
Published by July 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.President Brett Smith About S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Published by July 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Brett Smith, President of S&S Cycle reads this Blog, and of course all the comments you made following my posts about the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration. Below are his answers to your questions and/or concerns (picture Brett Smith with wife Robin during opening ceremonies) “Hello All: Judging from the various posts on this website, we […]
Bike Builders To Appear On Sturgis Rider Live at the Buffalo Chip Campground
Published by July 9th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Producers of the Sturgis Rider Live online show dedicated to showcasing custom motorcycles and all aspects of the American biker lifestyle will be taping live and on stage 4 to 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip Campground on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. The public is invited to attend and participate in the show taping. Show […]
I can talk about it because last year I was invited and had a very good time. It’s Canada’s #1 Custom Bike Building Challenge and this year will be the 4th edition (July 25-27). Here how it works. Bike builders must be from Canada and can enter only 1 custom bike that never competed before […]
The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest is one of the best tickets on the East Coast for fans of everything on two wheels. Stunt shows, bands, vendors, food and drinks and special guests will be packed into one weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on July 25-27. The Carlisle Bike Fest is nicknamed “The […]
S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration. And The Winner Is…(Part 1)
Published by July 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you know 50 builders were competing during last weekend S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Celebration. Builders were showing S&S engine powered custom bikes classified in 6 series depending of the model of engine used. The overall winner won the $50,000 prize. Best Of Show: Hot Dock from Japan. Best P-Serie (Panhead): Freddy Krugger from Belgium. Best SH-Serie (Shovelhead): […]
The best one will be served at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle street on Tuesday August 5th at 9 AM. Yes, I am talking about the 3rd Annual Builders Breakfast where you can as the same time have your breakfast (plenty of food), meet with your preferred custom builder, get autographs and photo opportunities, […]
Best Western Courts Harley-Davidson Riders. Take Advantage.
Published by June 29th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Best Western and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company have agreed to bring travel benefits to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Harley states that more than 1,000 Best Western hotels in the US and Canada have been identified as “bikers friendly”. Did you noticed? They say “bikers friendly”, not “Harley friendly”. I don’t know if this agreement costs any money […]
Official. Indian Motorcycle In Sturgis With New 2009 Chief.
Published by June 26th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Indian Motorcycle semi truck paint is drying and the crew is ready to head to Sturgis to officially present present the brand new 2009 Chief line. Indian will be setup during all the rally at the corner of Lazelle Street and 4th in downtown Sturgis. During this time the factory is gearing up for production is completing […]
Odyssey To The S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Celebration
Published by June 25th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From tomorrow Thursday June 26th To Sunday the 29th, S&S Cycle is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and you already know that the main event is 50 Builders competing with their S&S powered customs to get a chance to win a $50,000 prize. I had to decline my participation, but of course I have seen some […]
It’s a tradition. J&P Cycles® Annual Open House Celebration which started out as a small Customer Appreciation day held by J&P owners John and Jill Parham to thank their customers is now a big one day event. Last year the Parhams hosted over 11,000 people as far away as Canada. The event includes displays from […]
Dave Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show At Sturgis Thunder Road
Published by June 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.During the 2008 Sturgis Rally, “Thunder Road” prepares to host the Dave Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show, which will highlight some of the motorcycle industry’s best art. This show will give every painter and builder the opportunity to compete on strictly the quality and aesthetic appeal of their bike paintjob. Instead of focusing on the […]
As you know, the Harley-Davidson Museum will open to the public on July 12 and intends to be a major tourist attraction. And I bet that a lot of visitors will want their picture taken next to this bronze sculpture by friend Jeff Decker. It depicts a vintage 1930 Hill Climber and intends, as Jeff […]
OCC is going from custom built motorcycles to MotoCoasters. Darien Lake’s newest thrill ride is called the Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster. It’s a ride involving street modified super sport motorcycles launching passengers from 0 to 40 mph in 3 seconds up 40 feet in the air, speeding through eights, hairpin turns, and back. The partnership […]
“Sheriff” sent me this comment and pictures about the 2008 Custom Bike Show Of Norrtalje (Northeast Of Stockholm). “Well, it was a close call. Many great bikes in the shape of the early 70’s. Andy from Finland took number 1 with his limegreen Panhead that you will see in Sturgis.A crowd pleaser […]
Kids & Chrome is an eclectic mix of fun, food and festivities held in the name of enriching the outreach and programs provided by two vital Black Hills non-profit organizations, Children’s Home Society, the “Kids” in the foundation’s moniker, and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, the “Chrome”. The 2007 Kids & Chrome event, […]
AMD World Championship. Who Will Get This Bling Bling?
Published by June 3rd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Events.AMD Showmaster Neil Blaber wants to remind you that this year’s Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building will again be held at Champions Park, Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD, over 3-6 August. Move-in is on Saturday August 2, with awards on Wednesday August 6 at 3pm. In addition to the expected 25+ international bikes, this […]
Nace Panzica Steps Down As CEO Of Custom Chrome Global Motorsports Group.
Published by May 30th, 2008 in Events.After helping rescue the company from Chapter 11, having secured the funding required to keep the company alive and ensured that about 7.5 million in past due bills to vendors were paid, Nace Panzica is leaving his CEO daily management activities but will remain an advisor for the corporation. AMD reveals that last January Nace […]
“Rogue” forwarded to me an article from The Myrtle Beach Sun News regarding Myrtle Beach City Council members stating last Tuesday that they do not want motorcycle rallies in the city anymore. Furious and frustrated after the weekend shooting death of a 20 year old Coastal Carolina University student during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest, and […]
Bullet Falcon Voted Best Custom At Legend Of The Motorcycle
Published by May 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.About 6,000 attendees from five continents were present at the Saturday, May 3rd event, admiring close to 300 of some of the world’s rarest motorcycles. During the event, Ian Barry of Falcon Motorcycles won the Best Custom Motorcycle Award for his bike the “Bullet Falcon”, built for actor Jason Lee. Ian Barry builds one-of-a-kind, custom […]
Funny that we always do a Grand Opening not when we open, but when we are ready to do a Grand Opening. For a shop, it means to have at least a couple of customs completed and a couple in progress on the lifts. Vinnie (Vincent DiMartino) and Cody (Connelly) are now ready to show […]
Women’s Day At Sturgis Top 50 Rally Park
Published by May 25th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Top 50 Rally Park, Independent Cycle Inc., and Legend Air-Suspension have joined forces to celebrate and honor women bikers by continuing the new Sturgis tradition of Top 50 Rally Park’s “Women’s Day” Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the Top 50 Rally Park. The exclusive event celebrates the independence, freedom and adrenaline that inspire women to […]
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state […]
The Sturgis Broken Spoke Saloon is probably one of the most famous saloons in the world. If you still didn’t visit it while participating to the rally (how is it possible?), it’s a “Museum that serves beer” boasting a mind-boggling collection of motorcycle memorabilia, including the several dozen vintage machines, almost all in running condition. There you […]
Have you been to London? If yes, have you visited the legendary Ace Café? If you didn’t answer yes to both questions and are going to the Sturgis Rally, you will have an opportunity to get a taste of what this famous bikers place is all about. Dealer World Inc, publisher of American Motorcycle Dealer […]
Foo Fighters at Harley Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Celebration:
Published by May 20th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Singer-guitarist Dave Grohl and his band Foo Fighters will perform as part of the 105th Anniversary Celebration for Harley-Davidson on August 29th. The concert will takes place at the Roadhouse at the Lakefront located at Veteran’s Park in Milwaukee, WI. An anniversary celebration ticket is not necessary for admission to the Foo Fighters. However, celebration […]
