The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes Harley-Davison Motor Company as the title sponsor of their Biker Belles™ event and ride. The Biker Belles is an annual event celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 100% of Biker Belles rider contributions go to […]
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company Title Sponsor Of The Sturgis Biker Belles™ Charity Event and Ride
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.US Retail Motorcycle Sales Snap Back From The Recession
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.According to data from a financial information named Sageworks Inc., US retail sales at privately held retailers of motorcycles and ATVs are up nearly 16 percent over the last 12 months. This number is similar to those announced by major motorcycle manufacturers. Independent dealers posted 7.47 percent sales growth in 2010 after a 13.77 percent […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is In 6 Weeks… August 6-12, 2012
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Events and Videos.Lehman Trikes To Resume Production Under New Ownership. When you travel to the Black Hills Rally in August Lehman Trikes in Spearfish, South Dakota will be back in business. Through its sister company, Champion Investments Inc., Champion Trikes has taken over all operations of Lehman Trikes. Lehman will first provide service parts to current owners […]
Loud And Proud. A Collectors Limited Edition Lithograph With Matching Shirt in Collaboration With Rod Woodruff of The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.World renowned artist David Uhl and designer Danial James of Uhl Works, along with the Legendary Buffalo Chip, have announced an official association for this year’s Sturgis Rally. In 2012, Uhl Works will be located onsite at the Buffalo Chip’s Public Art Gallery. In celebration of this new relationship, Uhl has designed an original limited […]
Exclusive. Will Barclay, Winner Of Hoka Hey 2010 And 2011, Sues Organizers Jim And Beth Durham For 5.29 Million.
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.In October 2011, after the announce by Hoka Hey organizers Jim and Beth Durham, that all 11 contenders were disqualified (those who finished the 14,000 miles from Arizona to Nova Scotia, Canada inside the allotted time) and that nobody would receive the promised prize money (including $250,00 cash and a $40,000 motorcycle for the top […]
Corbin 3rd Annual Appreciation Day June 30. 2012.The Entertainment List.
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Seats.In Hollister, California the “Birtplace Of The American Biker” and headquarter of Corbin Seats. June 30th is appreciation and independence day. Mike Corbin is going to give bikers a full day of entertainment, appearance by several industry leaders and to offer many discounts on his products. The list include: 1- Two-Time Biker Build-Off Champion Matt […]
Easyriders Publisher Sues Sturgis Easyriders Saloon In Contract Dispute
Published by June 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Paisano Publications, the publisher of Easyriders magazine has filed last Friday a breach-of-contract suit against the owner of a Sturgis bar (North Dakota based KSLB&D Inc.) alleging that the bar/saloon has stopped using the Easyriders mark in violation of vendor and licensing agreements. Paisano states in its lawsuit that it is entitled to a royalty […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 25 Years of Trading On the New York Stock Exchange
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Monday, June 25, 2012 Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), led by President and CEO Keith Wandell and members of the company’s management team, will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and at 4.00 p.m. will ring the Closing Bell to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary of trading on the NYSE. Experience Square, located outside the […]
Triumph Enters The Luxury Touring Market Segment With The 2013 Trophy SE Model
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An aluminum frame, a single-sided swingarm, a shaft final drive, a 1215 cc 12-0valve 3-cylinder engine (132 bhp at 8,900 rpm and 89 ft. lbs. of torque at 6,450 rpm) and lots of features found on the most luxurious tourers (cruise and traction control, ABS braking system, ride-by-wire throttle system, electric adjustable windshield up or […]
2012 Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles Opening New Downtown Display & Retail Site.
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory will offer a full week of activities (August 4-11, 2012) in a new location, with group rides, live music, demos, displays of the new 2013 models, a major Victory party, celebrity appearances and much more… Details about Victory activities at Sturgis are listed on the Victory website. Updates and event coverage will also be featured […]
Saddlemen Joins Forces with Acorn Woods Communications For Public Relation Efforts
Published by June 22nd, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Seats.Saddlemen has announced the appointment of Acorn Woods Communications for public relations support for their full product line of seats, luggage and accessories. Since 1987 Saddlemen is known for the innovation and quality of its high-quality aftermarket seats, luggage and accessories for all types of motorcycles, ATV’s and Snowmomiles. “We are looking forward to Acorn […]
2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge! A 3rd edition is set to start from Las Vegas August 5th and end 7 days later in Irving, New York, a less than 6000 mile ride. Rules are not set in stone and a press release from Hoka Hey is mentioning that the organization is still encouraging new ideas […]
2013 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. New Dates And Show Hours.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.After an extensive surveys and input from both attending dealers and exhibitors, in an effort to meet requests, the V-Twin Expo will extend Saturday and Sunday show hours and will eliminate Monday show. The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo is not open to the public and focuses exclusively on the American v-twin motorcycle market. Organizers market […]
Second Edition Of The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the second edition, the coast-to-coast endurance run across the United States is for pre-1930 antique motorcycles. Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run II announced today that the historic transcontinental event scheduled for 17 days in September has its roster full and the […]
White Knuckle. A Movie About The Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In September 2010, 50 riders participated to an historical 16-day and 3300 mile coast to coast ride on pre-1916 motorcycles. “White Knucke” is the story of this epic ride filmed by Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas. Witness as these bikes are pushed past their limits! Get an upfront look at parking lot engine rebuilds! and […]
J&P Cycles Open House Rally Is June 23-24, 2012.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The 33rd Annual J&P Cycles Open House – now known as the J&P Cycles Open House Rally – is scheduled for June 23-24 at their headquarters outside Anamosa, Iowa! 25,000 motorcyclists are expected and more than 100 vendors will be on site showing off their merchandise including a staggering 20 semis! See Geoff Aaron’s Red […]
“Ride To Work Day” is a 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public. Event organizer Andy Golfine explains: “Motorcycle riders are a minority. Commuting and transportation riders are a minority within a minority. Motorcycles will someday be […]
Sturgis Rally. Buffalo Chip® Partners With Red Bull.
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.I will not explain to you the difference between Bulls and Buffalos (check Here) but Red Bull and The Buffalo Chip are partnering in Sturgis with the Energy Drink sponsoring the rally largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ that takes place over 9 straight days on 5 different stages. The list of world class bands includes […]
Announcing The Wedding Of Custom Builder Russell Mitchell On July 28, 2012
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Builders get married, too. And do it very romantically… Custom builder Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles will get married on July 28th to long time girlfriend Rachel Reza. It will happen July 28th at 6.30 pm on a beautiful Malibu beach, California. Just after the Bride and Groom say yes to each other, I will […]
In a new federal study released Thursday, the CDC, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, re-affirms that fewer motorcyclists die in states that require helmets, and the costs to society are lower too. According to the CDC, motorcycles account for about 3 percent of the registered vehicles on the road. But about 14 percent of […]
Rock Guitar God Slash With Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators To Play The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes influential hard rock Guitar God Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, to The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ on Friday Aug 10th, 2012 during the famed Sturgis motorcycle rally. Slash, a member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, has been on the forefront of American rock for […]
Coming To Sturgis In August. Sons Of Anarchy Themed Harley-Davidson Bikes And Expanded Line Of Merchandise.
Published by June 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A deal has been signed between 20th Century Fox Consumer Products and Bartel’s Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, California for the production of 100 limited edition motorcycles that will retail for about $25,000 each at Harley dealers this fall. Although no details have been given about how these bikes are going to look, it’s not difficult […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea. The Charging iPhone Alarm Toaster.
Published by June 13th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.This one made me smile. So, I asked for one to wake up hopefully with a smile. The Day Maker let you charge 2 iPhones at once (are you still living alone?) and when wake up time is coming they pop up like your morning toasts, with alarm sound or music. Need extra sleep? Push them back. Many […]
Harley-Davidson Limited Water Cooling Patent
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Very often, it’s well after the facts that one can find out what a manufacturer has in mind to improve its products. In this case, in 2010, Harley -Davidson patented a system to prevent its air-cool engines from running too hot and creating a risk of exhaust-valve seat distortion and even head cracking. A possible […]
Interview Matt Olsen About The Knucklehead He Is Building For The Born Free Show
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Born-Free Show, 4th edition, is June 30th in Oak Canyon Ranch, CA. The event is all about like minded individuals loving old motorcycles and having a good time together enjoying these bikes of the past in a peaceful setting. This show is meant to unite people from all walks of life in a friendly […]
