8 Motorcycle Packing Tips to Help You Save Space
If you’re like most people, you’ll be riding a motorcycle a long way to the Sturgis Rally or, at the very least, riding your motorcycle to a few locations around the Black Hills during your vacation. Whether you’re putting on 250 or 2,500 miles this riding season, learning these motorcycle packing tips will save you lots of headache and tons of time so you can focus on what really matters—enjoying the ride. To save you even more time and trouble, we’ve assembled a list of eight tips to teach you the most efficient way to pack.
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How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck – Secret Money-Saving Deals of the Chip Revealed
Having a good time at the Best Party Anywhere® isn’t rocket science; you just need good friends and good music. But there are some other essentials to consider, and if you’re on a tight budget, it might be hard to afford everything you want to see and do. That’s why we’ve assembled this guide of seven secret money-saving deals to help you get the most bang for your buck while you’re at the Chip.
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Prepping Your Bike for Your Trip to Sturgis Buffalo Chip – Motorcycle Tire Pressure During the “Dog Days of Summer?”
That means tire pressure can vary up to 8%. With so much temperature difference over a day, it is important to check tire pressures at the beginning of the day when the tire is cool (before riding more than 2 miles). Apart from ambient temperature, heat by friction can alter tire pressure. Friction transmits heat to the inside of the tire, increasing in many occasions by 2.9 to 5.8 PSI. Even though a two to eight percent tire pressure may not sound like much on paper, remember that manufacturers advise a specific pressure number in order to extract the maximum performance of the tire in every aspect, so it is crucial in real-life situations. Small deviations directly influence a bike’s behavior.
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Meet 2022 Poster Model Marilyn
2022 has been full of surprises. If you’re a fan of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you see who earned the title of 2022 Poster Model! There were so many captivating contestants who participated, but only one was crowned the winner of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search, presented by Twisted Tea, Fozzy Cycle Shop and XRock…
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5 Reasons Biker Women Get Sexier with Age
Some things in life just get better with age. Just like your first album, a box of cigars, a great bottle of whiskey, your favorite pair of riding boots or a comfy pair of jeans, biker women keep improving with the passing of time. Click through to find out five reasons why biker women get sexier with age and learn how you can attend or be a part of the Rally’s sexiest contest for 35+ biker women.
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Meet The 2022 Poster Model Search Finalists
There aren’t many people in this world who can truly say they’ve landed their dream job. But the finalists of the 2022 Buffalo Chip Poster Model Search presented by Twisted Tea and Fozzy’s Cycle Shop are close enough to taste it! Being the face of the Best Party Anywhere® is highly sought-after gig, and the 20 remaining contestants are sure to make the judges’ decision difficult during the finals hosted by XRock on May 7, 2022.
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The Return To The Donnie Smith Bike Show
It’s always the end of March that the Donnie Smith Bike Show takes over the RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN for the largest and longest-running motorcycle show and swap meet in the Midwest. For the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, it has been an annual pilgrimage to kick off riding season and visit friends in the Twin Cities. All that came to a screeching halt with COVID-19 in 2020, and for the last two years the show promoter, Neil Ryan, has worked tirelessly to get back to 🧑💼 .
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40 Years Of Good Times At The Best Party Anywhere
It’s been over four decades since the legendary Buffalo Chip first opened its gates to the multitude of bikers that gather each year for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. As we await the next action-packed, adventure-filled experience at the Chip, we decided to revisit the parties of the past by diving deep into the Chip’s photo archives, uncovering many never-before-published shots. Check out some of our favorite moments, enjoy the nostalgia and have a good laugh in this riveting look at the people that made the past years at the Chip possible.
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The Ultimate Guide to Custom Motorcycles Built for the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Looking for inspiration for your next build? Want to be the first to lay eyes on some brand new, high-profile custom motorcycles you could take home? Could you simply use a few minutes to daydream with some gorgeous bikes scrolling by on your screen? No matter your reason, this collection of amazing machines created for the Sturgis Buffalo Chip by some of the world’s most renowned custom builders is sure to be the cure for what ails you, unless, of course, what ails you is drooling.
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The Biker Chronicles: How the Motorcycle Culture Began
Ever wonder how the whole biker lifestyle got its start? Well, it began with servicemen returning from World War II who bonded together over the love of motorcycles. You see, by 1934 out of nearly 300 American motorcycle companies that were created from around 1900, only two remained in business, Harley-Davidson and Indian. At the depth of the Great Depression, Harley-Davidson pulled out all the stops to stay alive. Luckily, they continued to sell motorcycles to the police departments across the country.
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