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BADLANDS RALLY CRY–When are we leaving for Sturgis? This seems to be the rally cry at the end of July each year. No matter what is happening there are always bikes that are being finished the night before we leave. This year is no different as we are jamming to finish two VXC bikes to take and show in Sturgis. Did I say Show? Yes, show not sell.
Back in the day (read 1999-2000) manufacturers went to Sturgis and sold 100 motorcycles during the week. But that has all changed. Last year we took 8 and sold 4 (two to rock stars Chad Kroger and Keith Urban). So unless the rock stars shine on us again, we are being realistic. Why the change? Now you can buy a “custom” bike in every mid-sized city in America. So everybody goes to Sturgis to ride and have fun and shop, but most buy at home from their local dealer.
Oh wait, maybe there is a reason to buy a motorcycle in Sturgis this year. Desperation. Yep, there will be dozens of manufacturers and dealers who show up with their 2005 & 2006 unsold inventory hoping to sell a few bikes and many of them will be offering incredible discounts, financing and incentives to unload their old inventory. Surely there will be bargains to be found. But for us this year we are bringing 6 new bikes to “show”. We’ll have our four new models:
DeLuxe & DeLuxe VXC
Drifter
Spyder
SuperSport & SuperSport VXC
We’re leaving the Nemesis at home and we are going to be working out of a booth with our dealer Pirate Motorsports. Come by and say hi, we’ll be at the Custom Corners lot at 1700 Lazelle. Maybe I’ll be glad we are going low budget this year or maybe I’ll look across the aisle and see Big Bear, Arlen Ness & Swift writing deals left and right. We’ll see.
On a non-motorcycle note:Please join me and Quick Throttle magazine and sign “Free the Texas Three and Secure our Borders” a citizen petition calling on President Bush to commute the sentences of both former Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean, and their colleague, former Sheriff’s Deputy Guillermo Hernandez; asking Congress to insist that the DEA prosecute Mexican national Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila on felony drug distribution charges; and demanding that Congress and the Bush administration secure our borders. I urge you to sign this petition today — right now! We are at 58,000 and need 100,000 signatures.
To sign this petition online, go to —
DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE AMERICAN PERFORMANCE CYCLES BOOTH–Sturgis is right around the corner and American Performance Cycles/APC would like to invite you to drop by our booth to see our ’07 product line. Our booth is located at 4th and Lezelle Street, right across from the Dodge booth.
Many dealers have experienced a drop in sales of other brands of bikes due to a multitude of reasons including increased suggested MSRP’s, older designs, poor quality, warranty issues, the introduction of new ’08 Harley models with larger engines and tires?and the list goes on. APC dealers have recently experienced an increase in sales due to our dedication to quality, service, special financing and the ability to deliver bikes in 3-6 weeks from the date of order. We have many new and exciting programs specifically designed to help all of our dealers sell more bikes this year including 12 months free flooring through GE Capital for qualified dealers.
APC has recently been seen in almost every motorcycle magazine in the past year due to our public relations and marketing efforts and the desire of every major editor in the industry wanting to test ride an APC. Watch for bike features in Hot Bike, American Iron Magazine, IronWorks, Chopper Build, Easyriders, The Rider Group and many others.
Quality, performance, service and technology are all yours with APC and we look forward to seeing and working with each and every one of you this year in Sturgis!
–Mike Sample Jr.
702-290-9133/Cell
NEW BIKE FROM KIWI–Watch for this Indian styled bike at shows in Sturgis.
–Mike (Kiwi) Tomas
Kiwi Indian MotoCycles
www.KiwiIndian.com
ph 951 788 0048
Easyriders Motorcycle Rodeo Grand Nationals Return to Chillicothe, Ohio–2007 Tour Makes Final Stop at the Ross County Fairgrounds.(Newbury Park, CA) – June 2007 – Easyriders Events announces their 2007 Motorcycle Rodeo Tour Grand Nationals proudly presented by Lucas Motorcycle Oil Products. The tour makes its final stop in Chillicothe, Ohio at the Ross County Fairgrounds from August 30-September 3, where more than 20,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to converge for three days of on-site camping, rodeo competition, live entertainment, and a myriad of other activities.
Two custom motorcycles will be given away to Rodeo attendees this summer: One, a 300 drop seat chopper built by Dorian Swanner of Carolina Custom Products, Inc.; and the other, a candy-apple red old-school-inspired bobber, built by Ralph Randolph Designs. Every attendee at the Rodeo will have a chance to enter to win one of these two beautiful machines, built from the ground up, specifically for Easyriders Events.
In addition to the motorcycle giveaways, Rodeo attendees will be able to camp on-site for the entire duration of the event, with “Gold Rush” earlybird camping beginning on Tuesday, August 28th. A limited number of Gold Rush packages are available for advance purchase at www.easyridersevents.com. Additional earlybird camping is available on Wednesday, August 29th. The unique aspect of the Easyriders Tour is that every location offers all of the amenities attendees need right on-site; which means there’s no need to leave the fairgrounds.
The Ross County Fairgrounds is busily readying their facilities in preparation of the arrival of thousands of bikers and lovers of the motorcycle lifestyle. Between Rodeo competitions, live performances by bands including Slow Ride, Jimmy Van Zant, Blackberry Smoke, Jasmine Cain, Geneva, Toyz, Full Throttle, Ray Street and American Dog, a multitude of vendors showcasing the latest in motorcycle industry wares, ride-in bike shows, trophy girl contests, food and beer on sale and on-site camping, the August 30-September 3 Rodeo in Chillicothe, OH is a veritable city offering something for every participant without the need to go anywhere outside of the event gates.
“Easyriders Rodeos are strictly 18 and over events that offer unparalleled opportunity for participants to transcend their normal everyday lives and really let their hair down. For many, these rodeos are an annual getaway from work, the kids and the stresses of everyday life,” said John Green, president of Easyriders Events.
For additional show schedule information, call toll-free (800) 962-9857 or visit www.easyridersevents.com. High resolution images and sponsor information are available exclusively at easyridersevents.com/pressroom. Photo Credit to: Photography by Billy Tinney.
BOOK SIGNINGS SCHEDULED AT STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM– August 2006 – – Two book signings are scheduled at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame during the 67th Annual Sturgis Rally.Monday, August 6th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm CrumbGobbler Press authors Jeff and Miriam Aranson will be signing copies of their books “Little Mike and Maddie’s First Motorcycle Ride” and the hot-off-the-press “Little Mike and Maddie’s Black Hills Adventure”. CrumbGobbler Press is currently on site at the museum selling books from their vendor space on Junction Avenue ( Thursday, August 9th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sturgis’ own Marian Hersrud will be on hand to sign her books, Sweet Thunder and Spirits and Black Leather, the sequel to Sweet Thunder, about a rally and a town not too unlike Sturgis. Both books will be available for purchase.Museum admission is $5.00 per person, $4.00 for persons 65 and older, children 12 and under are admitted free of charge (must be accompanied by a paying adult).The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame will be open with special Rally hours from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm beginning Thursday, August 2nd continuing through Sunday, August 12th.. For further information on the Museum or the Rally visit our web site at –Marcia F. Dunsmore WIDE BODY PANELS FOR HOT RHINOS–Pro-One recently launched a complete line of custom accessories and replacement parts for the Yamaha Rhino. Their 6 piece replacement body panel kits are a direct bolt on install and perfect match when installing oversize rims and tires and lift kits; not to mention very cool looking. Available in 5 colors, red, blue, black, yellow and white they are made of hand laid fiberglass. Each kit provides a new hood, wider front and rear fenders with flares, lower quarter panels and dash. For complete details contact Pro-One at 909-445-0900 for the dealer nearest you. Make sure you visit BONNEVILLE FASTEST AMERICAN BIKE CONTINGENCY PRICE FROM NICK–Nick’s Performance Accessories is once again offering a $500.00 Contingency Prize for Fastest American V-Twin using Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Engine Oil this year at the 4th Annual BUBS Motorcycle Speed Trials. Last year the prize went to N.R.H.S. Racing for their 217 mph Buell. Who’s gonna take the prize this year? Looks like N.R.H.S. is the team to beat but at Bonneville anything can happen. See You on the Salt, –Nick Roberts BULLDOG BASH CELEBRATES 21ST ANNIVERSARY– The Bulldog Bash 2007 is expected to be a sell-out as the event celebrates its 21st birthday. This years head-line band Status Quo are adding to festivities on Friday 10th August, celebrating forty-two years on-the-road, the only UK festival appearance of the quartet. The awesome “Dammed” will be wowing revellers on Saturday night. Taking place in the heart of England at the Shakespeare County Raceway, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Europe’s leading biker festival is set to break all records with an expected attendance in excess of thirty thousand bikers with visitors travelling from all over the World. Serious petrol-heads will ride their bikes straight to the drag-strip and compete in the famous Bulldog Bash Run-What-You-Brung. For the uninitiated; this is an open form of DIY drag racing, where you pit your skills against a peer and ride as fast as you dare over a quarter mile drag-strip. Avon Park proudly boasts one of the best racing surfaces in Europe. Those less inclined to participate in the action watch open-mouthed as top stunt professionals amaze onlookers with formation wheelies and doughnuts; top fuel dragsters scream down the strip, funny cars, Nitrous Harleys, a hydrogen peroxide-fuelled rocket bike and Sikorsky powered Jet Cars ensure that visitors reach for their earplugs. “This is one spectacle not to miss” say the organisers. Another visitor attraction is the custom show, where the best bike builders in Europe display some of the most unique machinery you’re likely to see in the UK. The organising team approach the annual Custom Show with the same knowledge and passion that has been typified in organising the drag-strip. There was keen competition for the top prizes in 2006, as wild and wacky bikes, trikes and custom Hot-Rods from all over Europe descended on Shakespeare County Raceway, there is no doubt that it will continue to grow in 2007, pushing the boundaries of style and excellence. To see last years show winners go to the website Visitors can also expect to see a fantastic line-up of un-signed bands, get entertained in the adult zone, or dance till they drop in the all-night dance tent. All-comers wrestling bouts will take place all weekend alongside a massive village of trade stalls selling all kinds of biking and alternative lifestyle kit, let alone a host of tattoo and piercing parlours. Among many other highlights promised are the ‘Wall of Death’, the ‘Topless Bike Wash’ and a fairground full of ludicrous white knuckle rides. “We really are expecting 2007 to be the best ever, it’s got everything for everyone, families included, but most of all, it’s a spectacle that is unique to the UK and the biker community”. says Bilbo, from the organising team Admission includes all camping fees and facilities for the long weekend. Tickets priced ?50 are now available online BIKE COVERS FOR SALE–Here are two pic’s of our Blue and white Kustom Bike Cover.They are water resistant, have an elasticized hem, breathable, and non scratch. Come complete with Storage bag and in store hanger bag. Other colors available – Orange and black, red and black. –Jody 2WHEELER STURGIS PRODUCT OF THE WEEKThe 2Wheeler gang is set up at the 20-year location on main in Sturgis. Hot this week is Rocky Mountain Bikerwear custom leather for ladies found at 2 Wheelers. Stand out in a crowd we do! WELCOME TO RIDLEY MOTORCYCLE COMPANY–Ridley has built a great reputation with dealers and consumers alike since 1997. First entering the motorcycle scene with the now infamous ? scale Speedster model which has now been out of production since 2005. Since then thousands of customers have been thrilled with the company’s full size, low seat height, 44 cubic inch Auto-Glide. With its low center of gravity, light weight and CVT automatic transmission, the Auto-Glide has become the ideal motorcycle for any one looking to enjoy two wheel riding. For beginner riders as well as those returning riders every one finds a smile from the first twist of the throttle. Ridley Motorcycles give the rider a sense of confidence and safety beyond compare. The company has become known as the fun motorcycle for everyone regardless of age, gender or experience. I invite you to join us at the Top 50 Rally Park during Sturgis Bike Week for a demo ride and experience the Automatic Fun that only comes from riding a Ridley. With the recent paradigm shift in the motorcycle industry, Ridley Motorcycle has found that “timing is everything”. The company’s focus in creating a motorcycle that’s fun to ride is now paying off. High customer satisfaction and owner loyalty are just a few of the measurable ways Ridley finds its success in the market. “Riders today want fun, and we’ve got more than anyone else in the business” commented Jay Ridley about Ridley’s rise in popularity over the past six months. According to industry research, new riders and women are the fastest growing segment of the motorcycle market. WE LOVE IT! I just wanted to write and thank you all for building these motorcycles. We just purchased a Classic one week ago and already have a little over 700 miles on it. I first test drove it and after returning I told my wife she HAD to ride it. After she rode it there was nothing else to do but buy it. And that’s what we did. Thanks again for offering these unique and wonderful motorcycles. -Mitch S. (Loveland, Co) –Bob Kay SUPPORT YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS–Please mark your calendars and consider attending and supporting these injured bikers. This is what brotherhood is supposed to be about. Jack and Patti were victims of a pickup truck driver who violated their right of way. Jack is a member of the CC Riders MC and a former regional representative of ABATE of Wisconsin from the Madison area. Our firm represents Jack and Patti Taaffe, and we also assisted ABATE of Wisconsin in drafting legislation that increased the penalties against right of way violators. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to sponsor the Charlie Brechtel Band, coming directly from the Buffalo Chip campgrounds in Sturgis, South Dakota, where they are considered the house band and open for many of the top national acts. BATTISTINIS BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT, THE BATTISTINIS BRAKE ARM–Style comes full circle yet again. Adding to the impressive lineup of quality components from Battistinis Custom Cycles, their new brake lever for FLT/touring models sets a higher standard. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum for strength and drilled for lightness and style, Battistinis new brake lever stands apart from the rest. Available in chrome or the now trademark black anodize/machined finish, this brake lever matches perfectly with the products in the Battistinis line. Stay ahead of the pack and get your Battstinis on today? For more information please contact –Rikki Battistini
Interim Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
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999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
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