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Let’s have some fun today. The report from Hollister came in this morning from a scratchy voice over a dying cell phone. “Numbers were down Friday, then up on Saturday. Vendors are happy and everyone is having a good time,” Seth Doulton said. “Gotta go, I’m at the Sunday morning Blessing of the Bikes. Gotta get blessed before God kicks my ass.”
I decided all sex and no pressure this Sunday. Andreas Kirsch sent us the girls, and I’m just a welding fool when it comes to Sturgis and Michael Lichter’s display. We had a party yesterday and Chris Olsen rolled up on his shovel and shoved a fifth in my hand. “I asked for Jack and they handed me this shit,” he said. It was Yukon Jack, “The black sheep of Canadian Liquors.” I’ll try it tonight. Let’s hit the news:
ROLLIN SIXERS 5-BALL RACING SPONSOR CHECKS IN–Sorry it took so long to get back to you, been busy. I got your book last week, good stuff. I just want to say thanks for the book and all of the support you and Nyla have given us in the last couple of years. You guys didn’t have to do it, and it means a lot to us.
I also have even more respect for the two of you after reading your acknowledgements n introduction. I can relate to how Nyla grew up. We were the first family to move into the projects that were built on the river that burns, needless to say the fishing wasn’t great but the steel mill playgrounds in the backyard were LOL.
It takes a lot of heart to come up from places like that, I know. Much respect to you, Nyla. I love being a biker and to be allowed to be a part of its history just blows me away. When I think of all the future generations of my family that might be inspired to chase their dreams by reading what a group of regular men and women pulled off. It’s hard to put into words.
Thanks again for letting us be a part of it. I might try to make it out if you go back this year if it’s cool.
–Jerry, Rollin Sixes
Harley’s Heroes Tour Helps Veterans Across the Country The 2008 Harley Heroes Tour wouldn’t be possible without the $1 million dollar pledge from the Harley-Davidson Foundation. The mission of Harley’s Heroes is to provide access to benefits for all veterans and show appreciation for their service and sacrifice to our country.
Throughout the tour, the mobile services unit has made many stops across the country. The stop at Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City, S.D., on May 24-25, 2008, was one of these successful events, with more than 80 veterans receiving benefits counseling. Tracey Manning Egge, Marketing Manager at Rapid City Harley-Davidson stated, “Volunteers felt the response was excellent and exceeded expectations.”
“Harley’s Heroes introduces more veterans to the benefits that they are entitled to receive, and we are proud of our Harley-Davidson dealers for supporting those men and women who have served our country,” said Gail Lione, President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation and Executive Vice President General Counsel & Secretary, Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Other successful stops included Republic Harley-Davidson in Stafford, Texas; Killer Creek Harley-Davidson in Roswell, Ga.; Buckminn’s Harley-Davidson in Xenia, Ohio and Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson in Yuma, Ariz. All of these stops helped to support our veterans and say thanks for their dedication. There are more than 200 dealership visits scheduled throughout the year.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES WOMEN?S ACTIVITIES AT STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY– Second Annual Harley-Davidson Women?s Day Slated for August 7.
MILWAUKEE (July 10, 2008) ? Harley-Davidson plans to feature many activities and events geared towards women during the historic 68th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. Among the activities planned at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, August 2-9, is a Harley-Davidson interactive women?s area featuring giveaways, prizes and motorcycle information.
Women who visit the interactive area will find information on the special Harley-Davidson Let Freedom Ring promotion, women?s Garage Parties and Riders Edge?. The Motor Company will also host the second annual Women?s Day at the Civic Center on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Activities planned for Women?s Day include women?s demo rides, as well as seminars focused on teaching women how to customize their motorcycle and how to pick up a fallen motorcycle.
?We?re excited about Women?s Day, as well as the other women?s activities at Sturgis,? said Leslie Prevish, Women?s Outreach Manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. ?These are just part of our overarching programs to encourage more women to act on their dreams of learning to ride.?
Over the past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling ? seeking the freedom and empowerment associated with hitting the open road. Today, women represent nearly 12 percent of new Harley-Davidson motorcycle purchases.
Following is a complete schedule of activities planned for Women?s Day. Please note that all activities will be hosted at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center:
10:00 a.m. How to Pick up a Motorcycle
10:30 a.m. Motorcycle Customization and Fit
11:30 a.m. Helmet Fit, Performance and Style
12:00 p.m. How to Pick up a Motorcycle
1:00 p.m. Motorcycle Customization and Fit
2:00 p.m. How to Pick up a Motorcycle
3:15 p.m. Helmet Fit, Performance and Style
4:00 p.m. How to Pick up a Motorcycle
4-6 p.m. Women?s Demo Rides
In addition to activities planned at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Harley-Davidson is holding the Women?s Challenge for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Women will be able to get involved in the challenge by picking up a ?Ride Card? at any of the four participating area dealerships, including Black Hills Harley-Davidson and Buell, Sturgis Harley-Davidson, Hill City Harley-Davidson and Deadwood Harley-Davidson or at the Women?s Interactive Area at the Civic Center. The cards will also soon be available online at www.blackhillshd.com
To participate, women must visit at least two of the participating dealerships and find the special Women?s Challenge mannequin. On display will be a hang-tag with the answer to one of the four questions printed on the Ride Card. After completing at least two questions from the Ride Card, women can submit it at the Women?s Interactive Area in the Civic Center for a chance to win MotorClothes merchandise. Ride Cards can be submitted between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. For every qualifying Ride Card submitted, the H-D Motor Company will donate $5 to MDA Summer Camps.
For more information about the special women?s activities at Sturgis or general information on women and motorcycling, visit www.harley-davidson.com/womenriders
Bikernet Brouhaha Ride In Bike Show Garner $15,000 in Trophies & Prizes– Bikernet Brouhaha Debuts on August 8th in Sturgis For a Full Day of Fun
Los Angeles, California, July 10, 2008 ? This year?s Brouhaha! located at Thunder Road in Sturgis kicks off August 8, 2008 and features dawn to dusk non-stop entertainment. Headlining the event is a ride-in bike show with skits, giveaways, music and special guests including major builders, magazine editors and rocker Steven Tyler.
Participants in the ride-in bike show as well as show attendees will be awarded over $15,000 in prizes from our premier event sponsors including Hard Krome, Road Burner, Roadhouse, Bikers Choice, Custom Chrome, Dupont?s Hot Hughes, D&D Performance Enterprises, Torian Chopper Leathers, Saddlemen, Headwinds, Parts Unlimited, Metric Thunder, W8LESS ROTORS, Biker Pros, Biker Brackets and Biker Brackets.
?This is one of those once in a lifetime events that will be talked about whenever guys get together to talk about Sturgis,? said Tom Monroe, Marketing Manager of Saddlemen. ?We are especially looking forward to the live entertainment, wet t-shirts and burn outs?
Bike show categories include: Best of Show ∙ American Manufactured ∙ European Manufactured ∙ Metric Manufactured ∙ Touring Bike ∙ Trikes and Sidecars ∙ Auto Bikes (Automotive Engines) ∙ Radical Chopper ∙ Bobber Style ∙ Early Chopper ∙ American Manufactured Custom ∙ Traditional Bobber ∙ Race Bikes ∙ Sport Bikes ∙ Antique and Antique Customs
Individual awards include Judge’s Choice Award, Best Paint, Best Design, Best Detail and Best Sheet Metal.
The Brouhaha! will take center stage at Thunder Road?s Thunderdome. The facility hosts 15,000 campers and upwards of 20,000 visitors daily.
For information about the Brouhaha and Bikernet contact Keith R. Ball at +1310-830-0630 or by e-mail at bandit@bikernet.com.
For publicity and press related issues contact Jeff Najar at jeff@bikerpros.com or by phone at (919)-383-0500.
THE BIKERNET HUNT FOR A 1969 STOCK XLCH– I found a stock Sportster 1969, in Plateville, Wis. it can be had for about 6 large. Interested? It is one of the deals that can wait. It’s not going anywhere fast. The cat bought it new, doesn’t want to ride. It has extended tubes, but he kept the stock ones. Let me know.
I spoke to Lee at Departure, things are going as planned for the Bonnebelle 45 flathead project.
Rubberside Down,
–FATBOB
3RD ANNUAL BUILDERS BREAKFAST ADAPTS TO HELP KIDS–Builders Breakfast adapts its normal routine to attract more attendees in a challenging economy.
Minneapolis, MN ? (July, 2008) ? The 3rd Annual Builders Breakfast scheduled to be held TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th at the Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street in Sturgis is changing its standard agenda and policies to adapt to the challenging economy.
With the rally literally around the corner and Sturgis attendance projections coming in at a very low number, the Builders that make the Builders Breakfast event come to life adjust their event. ?Most people are tightening their belts right about now, spending to attend the Breakfast may stretch their event budget too far. With that in mind, we changed our plan today so more people can come and ultimately more kids can see their last wish come to life through the South Dakota Make A Wish Foundation? explained Builder Rick Fairless. ?Why should the kids suffer because the event looks like it?ll be down and gas is overpriced? It doesn?t make sense!? finished Fairless. The Builders Breakfast entry fee of $25 will be waived.
The Breakfast will be less about food and more about the kids. ?We never really rolled out a gourmet meal in the first place, so if we pass on food and offer coffee and rolls, we think we will be fine? added Builder Paul Yaffe. ?It?s about the kids anyhow, not about eating. The Builders look forward to this event every year and this year will be better than ever? finished Yaffe.
New for 2008, in addition to waiving the entry fee, the Builders will bring their bikes into the meet and greet area. You can come meet the best in the industry and have your picture taken with them on their bike! How about that for an event? Additionally, an auction will take place with one-of-a kind items and we will pass the ?skull cap? to collect funds for our friends at the awesome Make A Wish foundation.
The event tales place Tuesday, August 5 at 10:00 AM at the Broken Spoke on Lazelle Street. The biggest and brightest motorcycle Builders on the planet will be on hand serving coffee and visiting with attendees.
With dozens of Builders confirmed for the event a great time is guaranteed. If you have already purchased a ticket from one the participating Builders, please come by and let us know if you can donate the $25. For your donation you will receive a gift. Tickets were on sale at several of the builders shops including: Cyril Huze, Covington Customs, Perewitz shop, Leroy Thompson Choppers, Carolina Customs and Arlen Ness?s shop in CA..
For the 3rd straight year the best Builders on the planet come to hang with you in an effort to make a couple of kids? dark days a bit better. Please come and show your support! You?ll spend some time with Builders like Arlen Ness, Jerry Covington, Russell Mitchell, Zack Ness, Jim Nasi, Dave Perewitz, Paul Cox, Rick Fairless, Keino, Cory Ness, Paul Yaffe, Donnie Smith? the list goes on and on. Benefits from the event proudly go to Make-A-Wish, South Dakota.
For sponsorship information, call: Chrome Marketing, 952-470-4297
THE BROKEN SPOKE SALOON WANTS TO FUEL YOUR FUN–The Broken Spoke Saloon Wants to Fuel Your Fun Reserve Your Broken Spoke Campground Site Today to Qualify for Free Gas
Sturgis, South Dakota? The legendary Broken Spoke Saloon, the world?s largest biker bar, wants to fuel your rally fun. Be one of the next 200 reservations at the Broken Spoke Campground to receive a free tank of gas for your bike. If you reserve a cabin at the Broken Spoke, they?ll buy you two tanks of fuel.
?The Broken Spoke has tons of great events planned during Sturgis Bike week. Riding your bike is one of the highlights of Sturgis and the team at the Broken Spoke thought an extra tank of gas, or two, would give riders more opportunity to go for that extra cruise,? explained Broken Spoke partner and President of the Target Companies, Joe Murphy. By making one of the next 200 reservations at the Broken Spoke Campground, you will receive a free $20 gift card, redeemable at Big D Oil Stations across South Dakota. By reserving a fully furnished cabin, which sleeps four comfortably, with A/C at the Broken Spoke, you will receive two gift cards per person, up to $160 in free fuel.
The 600-acre Broken Spoke Campground located in Sturgis, SD off of HWY 79 is quickly becoming the preeminent place to camp and hang out in 2008 and beyond. The Broken Spoke, just a few miles outside of downtown Sturgis is where they will unveil the first and the largest Biker Pool at the August rally. The pool is also set to open just in time for the Sturgis Rally and Races. The new pool will be the home of hot tubs, daily contests and very well equipped poolside bars and decks all staffed by the famous girls of the Broken Spoke. Come for cold drinks, tasty food, chairs and umbrellas- everything you need to spend some serious hang time at the Spoke. The 30,000 ft2 on-site Broken Spoke Saloon is also home to 8 days and nights of free live music ? just a few of the bands appearing are The Marshall Tucker Band (Aug. 5), Pat Travers (Aug. 7), Kentucky Headhunters (Aug 3) and Head East (Aug. 2 & 4). All concerts are free, every day and night. Check out www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com
The Broken Spoke Campground offers more than just the hottest pool in South Dakota; the Spoke delivers the most hassle free experience in the state with 500 over-sized, 30 and 50amp RV spots, furnished cabin rentals with A/C and $99 tent camping sites? all with access to the permanent bath and shower buildings, staffed to ensure cleanliness and comfort. Also featured on the Spoke grounds will be the LimpNickie Lot featuring the Nash Brothers and their crew of bike builders, the Michael Lichter Ride, Cycle Source Ride and helicopter and hot air balloon rides to give you a view of Sturgis like never before. All of which ultimately delivers the best party in Sturgis.
The campground is taking reservations now and will operate from July 29 ? August 10, 2008. Special early reservation rates (only $99 per person) have been extended. Book now at www.brokenspokecampground.com
Vendor space at the Broken Spoke Campground is sought after but some great spots are still available. Please contact John Perry for more details at: 800-832-4242 Ext 380 or email at: vendors@brokenspokecampground.com
The original Broken Spoke Saloon has a permanent bar and restaurant in downtown Sturgis, SD and additional locations nationally in Daytona, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC and Laconia, NH.
For more information on either company, please visit their websites at: www.brokenspokecampground.com
Trippin’ on Two Wheels features Buell Ulysses– The fourth episode of the Trippin’ on Two Wheels series is going to air on SPEED Sunday, July 13 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. In this episode, SPEED’s mustache maven, Dennis Gage, his teenage son, Sam, and SpeedTV.com’s Neale Bayly ride Buell Ulysses up though Quebec for a French Canadian adventure.
From the winding streets of old Montreal and Quebec City to mud roads in the Laurentides Provincial Reserve, the Ulysses turns out to be the perfect bike for this north-of-the-border incursion. Click here for a special sneak preview video: http://www.trippinontwowheelstv.com/Quebec/
SPEED is also going to re-air the Trippin’ Spain episode on Saturday, July 12, also at 11 a.m. Eastern time (8 a.m. Pacific time). This episode originally aired back in April and when it did, it pulled SPEED’s highest Nielsen rating of the day. This show is about barnstorming Spain on Aprilia Tuono R Factory bikes. Click here to see the Trippin’ Spain trailer: http://www.trippinontwowheelstv.com/Spain/
THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM REVEALS ITS BEST KEPT SECRET– Motor and Cafe Racer Two Restaurants Bring the Bold Flavors of the Open Road to the Table
While the Harley-Davidson Museum’s exhibits have so far been shrouded in mystery, perhaps the destination’s best kept secret has been its two new restaurants, Motor and Cafe Racer.
On July 12, Motor and Cafe Racer will throw their doors open and treat the hungry to a whole new eating experience. This isn’t your typical Museum restaurant.
“After a ride, bikers often gather to share stories of the day’s journey – the Harley-Davidson experience is made of those moments of connection,” said Stacey Schiesl, Harley-Davidson Museum Director. “From the menu selection to the space design, Motor and Cafe Racer offer bold flavors of the open road in a space that fosters the camaraderie Harley-Davidson is known for.”
Paying homage to the restaurant’s name, Motor boasts a piece of welded artwork featuring actual Harley-Davidson motor parts used to divide the restaurant into separate gathering spaces. The metal piece uses engine parts that came directly from Harley-Davidson’s Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Milwaukee. Flywheels, gears and other parts inspire the namesake space with Harley-Davidson heritage.
Cafe Racer, designed as the perfect place to quickly refuel, welcomes guests to come and go as they please and is as casual as a Sunday ride on an open road. For those with time to stay and chat, the racing stripe-inspired color palette and the walls lined with Harley-Davidson and Buell racing action shots enhance the colorful conversations to be had inside the cafe. The cafe encourages eating outdoors as well on I-beam benches in the Founder’s Plaza and around the Hillclimber statue for those who want to picnic.
Motor is open to the general public for lunch and dinner while Cafe Racer is open for breakfast, lunch and light dinner. A Museum ticket is not needed to eat at either Motor or Cafe Racer.
“Motor and Cafe Racer will certainly ‘wow’ visitors to our Museum,” said Schiesl. “And they’re sure to be local favorites for people who like good American food with a bold spin that will keep them coming back again and again.”
Motor is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cafe Racer is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Final kitchen orders are taken one hour prior to close. Call 1-877-HD-MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738) or visit www.h-dmuseum.com for more information.
Buell Celebrates Quarter Century of Motorcycles– Buell celebrated its 25th Anniversary July 2-6, 2008 in Southeastern Wisconsin, with events such as a 25th Anniversary Track Day, factory tours and Vintage Bike Display, and free Buell Demo Rides.
With 533 enthusiasts attending, this was Buell’s largest homecoming event to date, more than doubling the attendance from last year’s homecoming event. Approximately 100 riders participated in the guided Adventure Ride on July 4 through the Kettle Moraine area, with stops at Holy Hill and lunch in Eagle, Wis.
Erik Buell and Buell racers were also in attendance signing autographs for Buell enthusiasts. For more information on
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