Heavy rain on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday turned the Bonneville Salts into a lake. After postponing the tech inspection of the 530+ motorcycles transported from all over the world to attempt land speed records, the SCTA was obliged to cancel the 2014 event. The right decision, but very sad news for all racers who worked […]
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Bonneville Salts Are Now A Lake. Speed Week Canceled.
Published by August 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Recap Of Historic Reveal Of All-New 2015 Indian Scout In Sturgis. A Night Of Stars Under The Stars…
Published by August 7th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Below are highlights of the Indian Motorcycle® star-studded VIP party in Sturgis, SD last Saturday evening, August 2, at the 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event was centered on the historic unveiling of the new 2015 Indian® Scout®, the first truly new Indian Scout to be introduced in more than 70 years. Scout is widely […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Renegade Classics and Kent Mortimer
Published by August 7th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRI) announced the filing of a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in Georgia against Kent Mortimer, Renegade Classics and the owners of a Buford, Georgia Renegade Classics retail store to protect the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ trademarks. SMRi and its volunteer board are the non-profit stewards of the trademarks pertaining to the Sturgis® […]
Off-Road Championship At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by August 7th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.In Sturgis for the weekend? There is flying dust, crashing ATV’s and Trucks, insane speed and colossal crashes at the new Buffalo Chip Powersports. Complex. Competitions include TORC, The Off Road Championship, the Nitro National Pro Hill Climb, AMA Extreme Dirt Track ATV Races as well as the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls. “The races […]
Postcards From 74th Sturgis Rally (Part 1)
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All photography copyright Horst Roesler, Onno Wieringa, Cyril Huze.
In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raises $253,330 For Special Kids At LifeScape Children’s Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Proving again that bikers have big hearts for kids, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised $253,330 for LifeScape Children’s Care of Rapid City in fundraising events this year, culminating with their annual gathering in Spearfish during the Sturgis Rally on Monday, August 4th. Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus psychological […]
Sturgis Rat’s Hole Show Is August 7th
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 26th Annual Sturgis edition, the Rat’s Hole Show is setup at the Crossroads of the Buffalo Chip. The competition on Thursday August 7th includes 16 different bike classes. The Best Of Show, in addition to the big trophy he will receive, will have the bike printed on thousands of draft beer mugs and […]
Arlen Ness’s Brother Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Published by August 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Kevin J. Ness, brother of Arlen Ness, who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on July 30 has died. 59-year-old Kevin J. Ness,, was thrown from his black 2008 Victory Vision motorcycle after his bike was struck by a vehicle. the driver of a silver-blue 1989 Toyota Camry, driven by 62-year-old Harry D. Preston […]
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Pays Off
Published by August 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Riders in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s signature Legends Ride® cheered Monday as Black Hills Special Olympics President, Jack Lynass, and Buffalo Chip President, Rod Woodruff, burned the note on a van purchased with Legends Ride donations. The van is used to transport Special Olympics athletes to events and training sessions. Some of the biggest names […]
Sturgis Museum & Hall Of Fame Hires Tigra Tsujikawa As Marketing & Development Director
Published by August 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Museum & Hall Of Fame board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of industry veteran Tigra Tsujikawa as Marketing & Development Director. Just in time for the annual motorcycle rally in the Black Hills, the hiring of Tsujikawa is part of the museum’s stated mission to “honor the ride and build […]
The new Scout was unveiled on Saturday night August 2nd to members of the press, VIPs and celebrities. After more than 70 years since its last production, the new 2015 Indian Scout was introduced with a demonstration of its exceptional agility and superb balance in a Wall Of Death setup on the Indian display of […]
Sturgis “Motorcycle As Art” By Michael Lichter And Paul D’Orleans. Race Inspired Motorcycles Built For Speed.
Published by August 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 14th Annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” exhibition officially opened on Sunday August 3rd under the theme “Built For Speed”. The who’s who of the motorcycle industry gathered at the Buffalo Chip exhibition hall to admire the beautiful and rare display of more than 35 race-inspired custom motorcycles curated by internationally famous photographer Michael Lichter […]
Antique Motorcycles Set To Race At the 74th Sturgis Rally On Tuesday August 5, 2014
Published by August 4th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Pappy Hoel Half Mile Classic’s Harley vs. Indian vintage motorcycle races will be held at the Sturgis Fairgrounds during the 2014 rally. These antique race bikes may look small and similar to the bicycles you rode as a kid, but they can reach speeds in excess of 70 mph on a half mile track without […]
Indian Motorcycle Just Introduced The 2015 Indian Scout
Published by August 3rd, 2014 in Builders and Events.In Sturgis at 9 pm local time this Saturday August 2nd, after a few words of introduction by Polaris CEO Scott Wine and Vice Presidentt Of Motorcycles Steve Menneto, the 2015 Indian Scout was unveiled to a select gathering of the press, VIPs and celebrities. The new Scout is a contemporary yet classic interpretation of […]
Unveiling Of The New 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide In Sturgis
Published by August 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle To Unveil Tonight In Sturgis Its 5th Model
Published by August 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2013, Polaris revived the Indian brand with the introduction of 3 Chief Models, 2 Cruisers – The Classic and The Vintage – and 1 Bagger – the Chieftain. This week, it added a 4th model, a new luxury Tourer named the Roadmaster. And tonight in Sturgis Indian Motorcycle is going to unveil to journalists […]
Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Some Dyna Low Rider Models
Published by August 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley recalls include 3300 Dyna FXDL Low Riders models because engine vibration can turn the switches from “on” to “accessory.” The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year. If the motorcycles have been modified to rev higher than 5,600 RPMs, an engine mount bracket can vibrate excessively, causing the problem. If the switch […]
Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hot Rod Lake behind the Broken Spoke Campground at 5:00 p.m. Cycle Source Magazine will be holding a memorial in honor of Ross Tomas. Ross, the 20 year old son of Mike and Carolyn Tomas, owners of Kiwi Indian Motorcycles, was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 22, 2014 […]
Harley-Davidson Previewing The New 2015 Road Glide And Road Glide Special In Sturgis
Published by August 1st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After one year of absence, and as I reported several times, the Road Glide is officially returning in the 2015 lineup. Although we are weeks before the announcement of Harley’s complete 2015 model line-up, starting today August 2nd, Harley-Davidson is previewing the Road Glide and Road Glide Special at its Sturgis display and at the […]
On My Way To The 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Published by August 1st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The magic of riding the Black Hills. Incredible roads like Needles Highway, Canyon Road, Spearfish Canyon, the Wildlife Loop, etc… The amazing monuments and breathtaking destinations: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, The Badlands, Custer and Bear Butte State Parks, Devil’s Tower National Monument… And of course the madness of downtown Sturgis, the bike shows, the […]
California Motorcyclists. Lanes Aren’t For Splitting. Or Are They?
Published by July 31st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The controversy about California lane-splitting or lane-sharing is going on. California is the only state that does not actively outlaw the practice of lane-splitting, in which riders use the space between lanes when traffic is slow or has stopped. But it is legal? No. So, it is illegal? Neither. How come? Until now the California […]
Kuryakyn To Premiere An All-New Performance Division Named The Crusher In Sturgis August 2nd.
Published by July 31st, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Kuryakyn, one of the leading designer and manufacturer of aftermarket parts and accessories for the motorcycle industry, is announcing “The Crusher” the all-new Performance Division of Kuryakyn. It will premiere August 2nd at Sturgis Black Harley-Davidson. “2014 marks our 25th anniversary,” explains Küryakyn President Holger Mohr. “We have started this new division as one of […]
Indian Motorcycle Announces New Activities And Surprises During 74th Annual Sturgis Rally
Published by July 30th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After revealing last Sunday the the new Indian Roadmaster luxury touring motorcycle, Indian Motorcycle is adding new events and motorcycling celebrities to its Sturgis Rally activities. First, the Roadmaster will be a featured demo ride motorcycle in the demo fleet located at Exit 30 of Interstate 90 in Sturgis. In addition the full palate of […]
The Dream Ride For Special Olympics. Ride For A Good Cause From South Florida To Connecticut
Published by July 30th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Get ready to escape South Florida’s blistering heat to hit the scenic byways of the US Mid-Atlantic states, from West Palm Beach, Florida to Farmington, Connecticut! (or any leg in between!) Pack your saddlebags: a 1,900-mile adventure of Good Will awaits you, August 16-22, followed by two days of motorsports shows, rides and entertainment at […]
2014 Sturgis Rally. Harley-Davidson Activities.
Published by July 30th, 2014 in Builders and Events.3rd & Lazelle Street, Downtown Sturgis, SD Saturday through Saturday, August 2-9, 9am – 5pm. • Stunt Show – 3 times daily (10am, 1pm, & 4pm) Produced by Ill Conduct Team • H.O.G. Rally Point – Join Tina, Thor and other H-D staff in the H.O.G. area. Pick up your FREE event Pin, join the club […]
Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach To Become The New Tenant Of Former Harley-Davidson Store And Museum On Daytona Beach Street. A Daytona Indian Motorcycle dealership had operated out of a site farther north on Beach Street near Main Street, but that business closed a few days before this year’s Bike Week. The new Indian dealership – […]
