Consultants recommended That Polaris Spend $41 million To Build A New Paint Facility At Their Spirit Lake, Iowa Motorcycle Plant. Companies routinely boast of relentless cost-cutting drives. During the Polaris 2nd quarter results announcement, Scott Wine, chief executive officer of Polaris Industries Inc., spent much of his time explaining what he called an excessive attempt […]
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Postcards From The 75th Sturgis Rally (Part 1)
Published by August 6th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis 75th. The 13th Edition Mayor’s Ride Fund-Raiser.
Published by August 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.On Monday August 3rd, several hundred of bikers joined Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen at the City of Riders Motorcycle Expo for an escorted ride on several of the Black Hill’s most spectacular two lane roads and byways. Objective, to celebrate the 75th Sturgis rally and to raise money for the Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance Service […]
75th Sturgis. 7th Annual Biker Belles Celebration. Happy 90TH Birthday Gloria.
Published by August 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Tuesday August 4th at the Lodge in Deadwood was another very special day for women who ride. The Biker Belles Celebration started by a lunch and educative seminar on safety by “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist” author Vicki Roberts Sanfelipo. Then, there was a tribute to role model Gloria Tramontin Struck who celebrated her […]
Sturgis 75th. Hamsters USA Raises $253,828 To Benefit Special Kids. Keith Terry Honored With 11th Annual Chrome Heart Award.
Published by August 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA kicked off the biggest Sturgis Rally in history by breaking the $2 million mark in total dollars raised for LifeScape Children’s Services in Rapid City. Having raised and donated funds at their annual meeting for the last eleven years, the $253,828 announced on Monday, August 3rd at their annual gathering in Spearfish brought […]
75th Sturgis Rally. Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Pays Off.
Published by August 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Riders in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s signature Legends Ride® cheered Monday as the two student-built Buffalo Chip Challenge bikes were sold at auction, raising a record amount in support of the annual charity event. The two bikes up for auction were a 2014 Indian Chieftan customized by a team under the direction of Keith Terry, John Shope […]
Sturgis 1st Annual RSD “Built For The Ride” Bike Show
Published by August 4th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The show was about bikes built to haul ass on the street, the dirt, the racetrack or just about anywhere else. I will show you the bikes later (need some sleep…). But a few postcards from this event. (photography Paul McKelvey “Shooter’s Images” for Cyril Huze)
In Sturgis 35 Custom Builders Bare It All At The Michael Lichter’s Naked Truth Exhibition.
Published by August 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Every year the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s indoor Motorcycles as Art exhibition by Michael Lichter presents a changing conceptual theme that brings together the most innovative collection of groundbreaking custom bikes from today’s premier builders. This year’s exhibition lays bare the raw talent of 35 world-renowned bike builders. Each of these rolling metal sculptures is displayed […]
Jesse James At The 75th Sturgis Rally. New Custom Bikes And New Guns On Display.
Published by August 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you like Jesse’s custom bikes and parts and if you are into guns, make a pit stop at his display downtown Sturgis. Jesse tells me he will be on location from this coming Monday August 3rd to Thursday the 6th from 2 p.m. to whatever time his schedule and mood decide… Jesse’s display will […]
Harley-Davidson Opens Harley-Davidson Rally Point And Kicks-Off The 75th Annual Sturgis Rally.
Published by July 31st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Choosing steel and torches over ribbons, Harley-Davidson ignited its presence for the grand opening of the Harley-Davidson Rally Point and the official kick-off to the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Today July 31, 2015 marks the first of a 75-year partnership between Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis as the rally’s official motorcycle. The event was sparked […]
Upcoming 75th Sturgis Rally. Five Things People Are Talking About.
Published by July 31st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.1- How Many Will Be In And Around The Black Hills? 1 Million As Announced? Most say that 1 million people are expected to converge on western South Dakota. Why is it that some anniversaries ending in 0 andr 5, like this year’s 75th Sturgis Rally edition, are perceived as being more important than other […]
Norton Motorcycles To Receive $6.2 Million Funding From UK Government
Published by July 31st, 2015 in Builders and Events.The £4 million ($6.2 million) funding announced by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne will support 600 new jobs in a major boost to help British motorcycle manufacturing.. Of the new jobs, 159 are direct employment at Norton Motorcycles, with the company expected to expand to 600 across Norton and its partners including 200 […]
Sturgis Rally. Free Motorcycle Parking Downtown Rapid City August 1-8.
Published by July 31st, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Downtown Raid City. Motorcycle parking is free in downtown Rapid City ifrom August 1 to 8. In all blue sections on the map (parking for cars and motorcycles) and red sections (designated motorcycle parking only) Regular parking rules apply to other vehicles. Local businesses will be able to provide location information if asked. At rapid […]
Sturgis Dirt Track Racing Is August 4 At Black Hills Speedway In Rapid City
Published by July 30th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The perfect tie-in to the all-American Sturgis rally is of course Flat Track racing. Mark your calendars for August 4, 2015 for the Black Hills Half-Mile at Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, SD. “Dirt track racing is uniquely American,” says Black Hills Harley-Davidson® GM/Co-Owner and event promoter Terry Rymer. “The AMA Pro Flat Track […]
Confirmed. Hero MotoCorp Proposal To Acquire All Erik Buell Racing Assets For 2.8 Million.
Published by July 30th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Erik Buell Racing (EBR) abruptly ceased operations last April. At that time Hero MotoCorp, through its US-based wholly owned subsidiary HMCL (NA) Inc, owned 49.2% of EBR, shares that the company acquired in 2013. As I announced last week, India based MotoCorp Hero proposed a settlement to acquire all the tangible and intangible assets of […]
2015 Sturgis. Legend Suspensions During The 75th Rally
Published by July 30th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Suspension.The Legend Suspensions manufacturing facility will be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations during the 2015 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Legend Suspensions is takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows. Legend Suspensions is located at 3461 Whitewood Service Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 and is open Monday […]
Victory’s New Electric Motorcycle. The 2016 Victory Empulse TT. Triple-Digit Speeds In Relative Silence.
Published by July 29th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Polaris sees electric as an important part of the company and is in the future of all their vehicles. As a proof, after working with Brammo for three years Victory is launching the 2016 Victory Empulse TT, a road-legal electric motorcycle featuring race proven electric power with the quickest charging battery on the market and […]
First of David’s Commemorative Paintings Of The 75th Sturgis Rally
Published by July 29th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Since 2005, artist David Uhl has created each year a special piece for the Sturgis rally. Titled “Free Spirit”, this piece features Betsy Huelskamp in a beautiful setting with Bear Butte in the distance. David’s hand-signed, numbered, canvas giclee prints are now available. Beautifully framed with a commemorative plaque documenting the Sturgis 75th, each print […]
Rally and party smarter with a 104-page downloadable E-Guide of the must-do 75 things in and around Sturgis. This comprehensive guide (hangouts, routes, parties, events and more) by Biker Incite is delivered in the ubiquitous Adobe PDF format so it can work anywhere on your smart phone, online or offline. Download (about 1 minute) for […]
Indian Motorcycle To Debut 2016 Models At Sturgis Rally. Preview.
Published by July 28th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle® announced its lineup of Model Year 2016 motorcycles. Sturgis attendees are invited to experience the new bikes at the Indian Motorcycle factory display on Lazelle St. through the rally, or to experience them firsthand with a factory demo ride at 2100 Whitewood Service Road (I-90 at Exit 30) from Saturday, August 1 – […]
Metzeler Tires Promotion. $75 At The 75th Sturgis Rally.
Published by July 28th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally, Metzeler is offering a $75 mail-in rebate (pre-paid Visa card sent to you by mail) on the purchase of a set of Metzeler motorcycle tires . The offer is only valid for purchases from today to August 10. Tires must be purchased from participating dealers in […]
75th Sturgis Rally. The 7 Bike Shows At The Sturgis City Park.
Published by July 26th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Sturgis City Park will host no less than 7 Bike Show Competitions! The City Park is located at 599 Lazelle St. Sturgis, SD. Saturday August 1. 1st Annual RSD “Built For The Ride” Bike Show. 1 p.m 4 p.m. For bikes that are built to haul ass on the street, the dirt, the racetrack […]
Billy Lane Creates Sons Of Speed. Early 20th Century Board-Track Racing. Bikes Preview In Sturgis.
Published by July 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sons Of Speed is a motorcycle race inspired by early 20th century board-track racing featuring stripped-down bikes with pre-1925 American V-Twin engines and a steeply banked racetrack, Sons Of Speed hearkens back to a wide-open, full-throttle, thrilling style of motorcycle racing. The inaugural Sons Of Speed race will take place at New Smyrna Speedway half […]
Conflicting Official Statements About The Bonneville Salt Flats Condition
Published by July 23rd, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Email Received July 21st. 2015 Speedweek Has Been Cancelled. The SCTA President and Race Director, Bill Lattin, along with the BNI Chairman, Roy Creel, spent this morning (July 20th) on the salt. The most they could find was 2 ¼ miles of salt suitable for a safe race course. The rest of the salt flats […]
All-New 2016 Indian Motorcycle Lineup And Activities At 75th Sturgis Rally
Published by July 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle® is announcing its power-packed itinerary for the upcoming 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Started in 1938 by Indian Motorcycle dealer J.C. “Pappy” Hoel, close to 1 million attendees are expected this year in recognition of this important milestone for the Rally, which formally runs August 3 – 9 in Sturgis, South Dakota. During […]
Polaris Reports Record 2nd Quarter 2015 Results. Motorcycle Sales Increased 57% Compared To Same Period Last Year.
Published by July 22nd, 2015 in Builders and Events.Sales, Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share Increased Year-over-Year. Second Quarter Highlights: • Sales increased 11% year-over-year to a record $1,124.3 million • North American retail sales increased 11% year-over-year • Net income increased 4% to $100.9 million. Gross profit margin declined 166 basis points due to currency impacts and incremental manufacturing costs of […]
