On August 2nd from 9 to 11.30 a.m during the 75th Rally, you are invited (limited number of tickets available) to join renowned U.S. and international custom builders and industry luminaries for a Meet & Greet Breakfast at the Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibit, curated by Michael Lichter. On Augiust 2nd, 30+ custom builders […]
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Custom Motorcycle Builders To Mix With Fans At Charity Breakfast During Sturgis 75th Rally
Published by July 22nd, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Who Is going To Have The Biggest, Baddest Billboard During The 75th Sturgis Rally?
Published by July 22nd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Avon Tyres & Renegade Wheels continue their partnership with four billboards placed around Sturgis for the 75th anniversary motorcycle rally. Avon & Renegade are going to be selling wheels & tires at 2 locations-Downtown: In Sturgis at Lazelle & 5th. In Rapid City at Black Hills Harley-Davidson, exit 55 off of the I-90. The new […]
Five Women, Their Harleys And A Camera For A Memorable Coast-To-Coast Ride.
Published by July 22nd, 2015 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson is currently celebrating the strong and confident women who ride a motorcycle by supporting renowned photographer and motorcyclist Lana MacNaughton and the Highway Runaways Ride. Distinguished for her “Women’s Moto Exhibit,” MacNaughton is leading four of her closest female friends on a cross country Harley-Davison motorcycle journey that started July 3 from The Shop […]
Harley-Davidson Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Results. Still Affected By Currency-Driven Competitive Pressures. Beat Wall Street Expectations.
Published by July 21st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning before the opening bell, Harley-Davidson reported its second quarter 2015 earnings results. Results are in line with company lower expectations following Harley-Davidson’s decision in April to lower motorcycle shipments from initial projections for 2015 in light of currency-driven competitive pressures in the U.S. and the company’s commitment to manage supply in line with demand. […]
Triumph To Auction Chris Pratt’s Jurassic World Scrambler
Published by July 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 23rd, Triumph Motorcycles will auction the iconic Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt the global summer blockbuster Jurassic World. The bespoke bike, featured racing alongside Raptors in the film, will be sold by eBay to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to Triumph’s nominated fundraising partner, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Three Scramblers […]
The first annual Aidan’s Ride Sturgis, a charity motorcycle ride organized to fight ALD, will take place August 6, 2015, during the 75th anniversary of the iconic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally®. It will consist of a 75-mile ride starting from 1801 Lazelle St. Sturgis, SD around Bear Butte and ending at the Buffalo Chip Crossroads with […]
Victory Isle of Man TT Race Motorcycle. Stolen! And Now Recovered!
Published by July 18th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Victory Isle of Man TT racer ridden by Lee Johnston to third place in the 2015 Zero TT was stolen from the Brammo Company headquarters where it was on display following the historic race. Victory Motorcycles and Brammo Engineering wish to alert traditional and social media outlets that the historic Isle of Man TT […]
Evel Knievel Collection And Mack Trucks At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads during The Entire 75th Rally
Published by July 18th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Mack Trucks announced at a press conference in Topeka, Kansas, a partnership that brings new life to the enduring legend of one of America’s greatest daredevils and showmen. The heavy-duty truck manufacturer is partnering with the Historic Harley-Davidson dealership in Topeka, and Lathan McKay of Evel Knievel Enterprises and collector of Knievel memorabilia, to revive […]
75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson Unifies All Activities In Sturgis. Unveils Rally Point.
Published by July 17th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From a chain cutting-rally kickoff to the last demo ride, Harley-Davidson® wants to take over the city of Sturgis to kick off the 75th Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally® with a new line-up of activities. The start of one of the biggest rallies in U.S. history will be commemorated at a chain-cutting of the new Harley-Davidson Rally […]
Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Endorses Harley-Davidson, But The Company Will Not Endorse Him. Harley-Davidson appears to want to steer clear of presidential politics. Although presidential candidate Scott Walker has made half of his organized campaign stops at Harley dealerships, has talked about his Road King and worn exclusively Harley boots during his speeches, the Milwaukee […]
2015 Sturgis. First Annual RSD Built To Ride Bike Show At The City Park Is August 1, 2015.
Published by July 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The RSD Bike Show is August 1st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sturgis City Park, 599 Lazelle Street, Sturgis SD 57785. No entry fee and 7 different classes with prizes for each class. Bikes will be judged on their ride-ability and fun factor as well as aesthetic. All forms of bikes are […]
2015 Bonneville Salts Speed Week In Danger. May Be Canceled. Decision July 12.
Published by July 15th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.A couple of years that Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with the organizers. Portions of the Bonneville race tracks are still under muddy water or muddy salt. In these conditions, it’s currently impossible to find a 7-mile dry and smooth path necessary for the event to happen. A new assessment of the Salts will be made […]
2015 Sturgis. Biker Belles® To Celebrate Women Riders At The Lodge At Deadwood
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s Biker Belles event will celebrate women and the role they play in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood. Created by the Buffalo Chip seven years ago to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit […]
2015 Sturgis. S&S Cycle Is Moving East From Lazelle Street In Sturgis To Black Hills Harley-Davidson In Rapid City.
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.After a handful of years of living the event on Lazelle in Sturgis, S&S Cycle is moving to Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City (just off the I90, Exit 55) where the company will join hundreds of rally vendors. Just like last year, S&S will be doing free installation of any exhaust system and/or air cleaner […]
Sturgis. Perewitz Custom Paint Show Is August 5th.
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.After the success of the Perewitz Custom Paint Show in Daytona, the Sturgis edition is coming on Wednesday August 5th and will be held at the Easyriders Saloon 888 Junction Avenue in Sturgis. The competition highlights some of the motorcycle industry’s best art and gives every painter and builder the opportunity to compete strictly on […]
AIMExpo Reveals Details For First Ever Garage Party Celebrating the V-Twin Culture
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)announced the details surrounding the first-ever Garage Party, an all-new interactive show element that incorporates live music, a custom bike building competition, an extensive display of past and present custom V-Twin motorcycles, a wide range of AIMExpo exhibitors, and an entertaining after party at the new Ace Cafe Orlando. AIMExpo […]
Bill To Allow Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Stalls In California. Legislation to allow California motorcyclists to ride between vehicles in slow-moving traffic has stalled in the state Legislature. Assemblyman Bill Quirk of Hayward, a Democrat, is putting the legislation on hold for this year while he figures out how to implement lane-splitting. Although California bikers regularly engage […]
Triumph Motorcycles Will Attempt New World Land Speed Record In August 2015. Guy Martin Confirmed As Pilot.
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles wants to bring the World Land speed Record back home with TT legend and adrenaline junkie Guy Martin confirmed as the pilot. The FIM Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) world record attempt will take place at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah August 24-27, 2015. While the current record stands at 376.363 mph, the […]
Harley-Davidson And The Confederate Flag
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will no more license products featuring the Confederate flag. The Confederate battle flag has always been a polarizing issue. According to a recent CNN/ORC poll, U.S. public opinion 57% of Americans see it as a symbol of Southern pride and not aa a statement of racism. But that all changed last month when a […]
David Zemla Named Vice President Of Marketing At S&S Cycle
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes David Zemla as the new Vice President of Marketing. David is a motorcycle industry veteran with an impressive track record of marketing successes. Before coming to S&S, David served in marketing leadership positions in several well-known, respected, and successful companies such as Performance Machine, Burly, and Progressive Suspension. Zemla […]
2015 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show Is Saturday July 25th
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show will be held at the “Sagebrush Cantina” in beautiful downtown Calabasas, California ( (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302) Featured are top Custom Bike Builders, the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concourse d’ Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, and Calendar Girl Music live performances. The […]
Erik Buell Racing Assets To Be Auctioned July 21, 2015
Published by July 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Erik Buell Racing (EBR) bankruptcy, all assets will be auctioned starting July 21st with results announced July 23rd. People will be able to bid on all tangible assets – equipment, machines, tools, parts, assembled or partially assembled motorcycles – and intangible assets – good will, brand name. There is still a possibility that Erik […]
Are open campfires allowed in the Black Hills? That is a question many visitors to the area ask. It is unlawful to build an open fire anywhere within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District and surrounding grasslands areas. Exceptions are propane grills and spark proof incinerators. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only in […]
The summer travel season is peak time for passionate motorcycle riders and after a brutal winter, they’re anxious to make the most of every mile. Progressive’s 2014 motorcycle claims data revealed that: • Four of the top 10 days with the highest claims for Progressive motorcycle customers fall in June. • Summer months – June, […]
Marlon Brando’s 1969 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra-Glide Sells For $256,000
Published by July 1st, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Marlon Brando’s 1969 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra-Glide sold over the weekend, and the original estimates were right on target. The bike was estimated to sell from $200,000 to $300,000 and was sold at Julien’s Hollywood Legends auction for $256,000. Marlon Brando purchased the bike in 1970, after playing Johnny Strabler in The Wild One, the beginning […]
