There are few things in this world that make it past a 75-year milestone. This number often exceeds the human lifespan, and it’s certainly older than most motorcycles seen out on the road. So how is it the Sturgis Rally has made it this far? How could such an event not only be surviving at this age, but thriving? The answer lies in a small group of significant influencers that any rider worth his salt should get to know.
The Best Party Anywhere is so close you can taste it. If you’ve been looking on the Chip’s website, following them closely on social media and are subscribed to the Sturgis Rider® Newsletter, chances are you’re wondering how in the heck you’re going to be able to fit it all in. Well, fret not, friends–the Chip’s Rally-seasoned staff has assembled easy-to-follow itineraries for every single day from July 24 through Aug. 8. Read on and let these itineraries guide you through the most memorable time of your life.
(Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Make your own decisions out there.)
Getting pulled over by the police can be an extremely nerve-racking experience. Even if you’re not breaking any laws, seeing those flashing lights in your mirror can turn your stomach to knots and make the hair on the back of your neck to stand up. However, you can help make any future stops by the police go as smoothly as possible by checking out this list of dos and don’ts.
When motorcycle leaders like John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts and Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation put their stamp on a custom motorcycle, you know it’s going to turn some heads. That’s exactly what they’ve done with these two bikes built by two teams of Black Hills area high school students led by Program Coordinator Keith Terry of Terry Components in the Buffalo Chip Challenge™. Team Shope featured a 2014 Indian Chieftain customized under the guidance of Chris Malo from Baggster. Team Yaffe, supervised by Nick and Randy Cramer from Dakota V-Twin, customized a 2014 Harley-Davidson Road King.
It doesn’t matter how ready you are to get out and ride; if your bike isn’t ready, you could end up stuck in your garage, stranded on the side of the road or in a world of hurt. Luckily, a few quick motorcycle maintenance checks can go a long way in making sure every ride you take is safe, comfortable and gets you home in one piece. Want to know what tasks need to be on your motorcycle pre-ride checklist? Then let master technician Bob LaRosa of Fix My Hog show you in this video!
