Hey,
The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just two weeks away. You’ll stumble across the press release below.
We moved the Easyriders Streamliner into the Sturgis motorcycle Museum a couple of days ago with a tremendous amount of help from friends and brothers. Turned weird in the parking lot as a stormed loomed and the Liner, strapped to an open trailer rumbled East on interstate 90. The brothers started to introduce each other. First Rich Johnson, Ron Waldren, Robb who knows, started shaking hands. If I went by my book writing name we added Randall for a clan of “Rs.”
Then Scott Peterson showed up and blew the R-tribe and Dorian. Okay, it worked out like a charm. The Streamliner is now in its new home in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. We just need a bigger museum.
We are also investigating the relationship with the Rally and the City of Sturgis. This year the Jackpine Gypsies took over the AFT racing and we will see how the deal works out.
And our Bandit’s 5-Ball Racing Emporium is coming together due in large part to the efforts, research and hardwork of the Redhead.
And finally, the efforts to save Easyriders Magazine may unfold next week. There’s hope.
Let’s hit the news,
The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew.
The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
85th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY– Set to Be the Most Exciting Yet
Just Weeks Away… New Events and Legendary Artists Build
Anticipation for a Historic Celebration
The countdown is on for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and this year’s event promises to be the most thrilling and action-packed rally yet, with new attractions, landmark experiences, and major expansions across the city and Black Hills area.
“This is going to be the best rally ever!” said Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester. “The 85th Rally features a slate of new activities, along with some of the best riding in the country. The Ride, the Roar, the Rally— makes Sturgis the ultimate destination for riders from around the world. It’s still a couple of weeks before opening day, and you can already feel and hear the rumble!
Among the biggest additions is the debut of the first-ever full-line Harley-Davidson dealership in Sturgis. The new Sturgis Harley-Davidson dealership will feature over 300 new and pre-owned motorcycles on site, plus a complete inventory of parts, accessories, and apparel.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame will also make history, with the induction of nine notable members of the riding community during its annual ceremony on Wednesday at the Hall of Fame breakfast. On Monday, the museum hosts Pearl’s Jam, the first-ever event focused on women riders, named in honor of Pearl Hoel, a rally founder. The museum also launched its first-ever fundraising raffle, with prizes including Danial James fine art, a high-performance S&S engine and more.
At the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground, the action kicks into high gear with a massive lineup of racing, stunts, and entertainment. New this year are Ultra4 off-road races, flat track and ArenaCross competitions, and a jaw-dropping Harley-Davidson jump over the Budweiser Bridge. The Chip delivers nonstop energy with thirteen bike shows, two days of daredevil stunts, and concerts from artists with a combined 151 Top 10 singles, 482 gold, platinum, and diamond records, and a staggering 84 million monthly Spotify listeners.
“I’ve not seen anything like it,” said Buffalo Chip CEO Rod Woodruff. “Inquiries about the 85th started coming in before the 84th even began. It’s become a true bucket list event for riders around the world.”
The Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club expands the menu of racing events with the addition of two AFT Short track races at their facility near Interstate 90 in Sturgis, as well as acting as the new location for the Sturgis TT. This natural setting with seating along the bluffs will give a retro feel to some of the most exciting racing on the planet. The short track races take place at 5pm on both Monday and Tuesday of the rally and are the first AFT-sanctioned short track events on the site. The AFT Sturgis TT and Adventure class racing takes place on Friday.
Renowned photographer Michael Lichter will be honored with the 2025 Arlen Ness Lifetime Achievement Award during the rally. A special retrospective of his work—spanning 45 years of biker life and culture—will be on display August 1–9 at the Full Throttle Saloon’s new Expo Center Gallery. The exhibit features iconic images of Sturgis from the 1970s through today, along with never-before-seen pieces capturing the spirit of the rally.
Local shops are also stepping up for the 85th. Bandit’s 5-Ball Emporium on Main Street is just one of many offering exclusive rally-themed products, including limited edition art by Danial James, vintage finds, and books by Keith “Bandit” Ball. “We’ve got some kick-ass art and collectibles riders will only find this year,” said Ball. “The bikers rolling into town are ready for a great time.”
With new events on every corner, expanded entertainment, and the same open-road spirit, the 85th Sturgis Rally is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.
JERRY GREER INDIAN RESTORATION COMPLETE
The 1937 is finished. Here are a couple of pics I took when we were out for the 4th of July weekend along with a pics when I bought that bike in 2009 at an Indiana tractor auction.
–Eric
S&S CYCLE ANNOUNCES VINTAGE TOUR JAPAN–
S&S Cycle is excited to announce that builders have been selected for an incredible event to take place at the 2025 Mooneyes Show in Japan. The response to the 2025 Vintage Tour in the United States has been incredible, and the Japanese market loves vintage v-twins, so a special tour has been created.
On December 7th, 2025 at the Mooneyes Show in Yokohama, Japan, three very special builders will compete in a one-day build off to become the S&S Cycle Vintage Tour Champion. Voting will be done at the show by attendees between 8:00am and 3:00 pm, and the winner announced that day. Competitors are:
KN-Series Infinity Inc. Masumi Tsuchino https://www.infinity-aymp.com/
P-Series Satomari Motorcycle Yusaku Sato https://www.sato-mc.net/
SH-Series Vidamotorcycle Takuya Okubo www.vidamotorcycle.jp
“It has been many years since I attended Mooneyes on behalf of S&S Cycle for the first time,” said S&S owner/director Brett Smith. “Howard and our friends in Japan have done a fantastic job paving the way us to return and provide a special experience as an extension of our 2025 Vintage Tour.” Smith went on to say, “I very much look forward to celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of the Japanese custom builders. Many of you recall the overall winner of the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Biker Build-Off was won by one of your countrymen, Keiji Kawakita of Hot Dock Custom Cycles. He set the bar high and I cannot wait to see who will emerge as the new leader of custom building in Japan!”
The competitors will be given awards that day by Brett Smith, grandson of George Smith, S&S Cycle founder, and those awards will be hand-built by Tom Smith also grandson of George Smith. Unlike the US-based Vintage Tour, this build-off will follow the competitors along on their social media and the S&S Cycle social media to help attendees get ready to vote.
S&S Cycle wishes to extend special thanks to the team at Neo-Factory (https://www.neofactory.co.jp/) for helping us organize the build-off and getting the builders their S&S engines quickly to start the project.
NEW 5-BALL PRODUCTS IN THE EMPORIUM—
Stuff is flying into the Emporium and we need to work on getting them placed in our online shop.
We have our 85th Stickers in hand and the coffee mugs just arrived. Next, we need apparel and Kenny’s Silver Skull 85th pin. Kenny is also headed our way.
THE FLYING PISTON IS COMING TO THE BUFFALO CHIP–
We’re getting set for the 11th annual Flying Piston Breakfast in Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip Crossroads.
Please let us know if you can join us!
–Marilyn Stemp & Jeff Najar
KLOCKWERKS RALLY ACTION– You’re invited to party and ride with the Krew!
Thursday, July 31 – All Day at Klock Werks | 8AM – 4PM
Start your rally with the Krew! Tour the shop, grab coffee, BBQ lunch, and hang out all day before joining our Bike Parade at 4PM with a ride around town, the lake and finally downtown to kick off Mitchell’s Pre-Sturgis Party. Event Info Here | Find Lodging
Thursday, July 31 – Pre-Sturgis Party on Main Street | 5PM
Our main street shuts down for one night only with bikes, food, music, stunt shows, bike rodeos, and more. Event Info Here
Friday, August 1 – Rockstar Rollout Ride to Sturgis | Kickstands Up at 8:30AM
Then on Friday, fuel up early with coffee and donuts and ride to Sturgis with the Klock Krew and friends like @Terry_Madden, @JT_Customs, @Matt_Howell, @Forever_Rad_, @ShadleyBros.Motorcycles, @LuckyStrike_Designs, and @Mr.Werks. We’ll capture the ride with photos and videos, so bring your crew and make some memories!
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It’s your ride. You decide. But we’d love to ride with you.
1908 STRAP-TANK HARLEY FOR SALE–
Steve Huntzinger Restored this single cylinder, Otis Chandler collection bike. One of only three known in existence.
“This bike was stolen out of a garage 30 years ago, in California and taken to New York,” Steve said. “It was incomplete and all the original parts were still on the shelves in the garage near Los Angeles. Otis Chandler bought the original parts and then went after the motorcycle.”
The last one sold at Mecum for $933,000 and this one is more original.
Otis asked Steve to restore it using all the original components.
“The only item missing was the spark advance rod,” Steve said. “I made the one-piece rod and a new battery box by using the rusty original.”
If you’re serious, drop me a line: Bandit@Bikernet.com
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK–
Reunites Rally & Races for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Jackpine Gypsies Super TT on Friday, August 8, 2025
Davis Fisher (67), James Ott (19), Briar Bauman (3) and Dallas Daniels (32) race during the Mission Challenge at the Silver Dollar Short Track. [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester]
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is pleased to announce that the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota.
With the help of Caterpillar’s cutting-edge grade and payload technology, AFT Events and the Jackpine Gypsies will construct a one-of-a-kind hybrid track featuring both dirt and asphalt sections that will provide exciting challenges for riders and a thrilling experience for fans to watch.
With the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track Doubleheader kicking off the week on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, the updated date for the third AFT National will provide a thrilling close to the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally week.
Tripleheader of American Flat Track Nationals at the 85th Sturgis Rally
With the addition of the August 8 Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club will now host all three of the American Flat Track Nationals during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The Jackpine Gypsies are the founders of the Black Hills Rally & Races which started in 1938 with a flat track motorcycle race and has grown into the cultural center of American motorcycling that it is today. With the 2025 schedule of racing at Jackpine Gypsies, fans will once again have the opportunity to experience multiple rounds of AMA Pro Racing-sanctioned professional motorcycle competition at one of the country’s longest-running AMA-chartered motorcycle clubs.
Here’s the stacked schedule of American Flat Track events scheduled to take place at Jackpine Gypsies during rally week in 2025:
Monday, August 4 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I: Round 10 of the 2025 season features the new Mission Triple Challenge format with three consecutive races for the top 16 riders in the AFT Singles and Mission AFT SuperTwins classes, plus the season debut of the AFT AdventureTrackers division.
Tuesday, August 5 – Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II: Round 11 of the season, all three classes will take on the traditional flat track format of Heats, LCQs and Main Events under the lights.
Friday, August 8 – Jackpine Gypsies Super TT: Round 12 of the season, where riders will tackle a TT course that includes portions of the Short Track and surrounding area with right-hand turns, a jump and even an asphalt section for the first time at this venue.
This is a can’t-miss finale to AFT’s Rally Week presence.
Gates open for fans at 4:30pm MT each day, with practice & qualifying set to kick off at 5:00 p.m. MT and with opening ceremonies scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MT, the stars of American Flat Track are set to provide three nights of bar-banging, dirt track motorcycle racing for rally-goers and racing enthusiasts alike.
AFT AdventureTrackers Expansion
Not only will the world’s fastest flat track motorcycle racers in Mission AFT SuperTwins and AFT Singles presented by KICKER classes be gunning for precious championship points, but fans will also witness the thrilling return of the AFT AdventureTrackers class at all three Sturgis events.
The new AFT AdventureTrackers class debuted last year on the streets of downtown Sturgis, showcasing intrepid racers on dual-sport/adventure motorcycles and tapping into the Class C racing roots that served as the foundation of both the rally and the sport of flat track. In addition, the AFT AdventureTracker class is now a four-round AMA Pro Racing National Championship, starting in Sturgis and ending at the Peoria TT on August 16, 2025, where the inaugural class champion will receive the coveted AMA National #1 plate.
As all four rounds for AFT AdventureTrackers are now scheduled to take place at traditional flat track venues, adjustments to the technical rules will be made to provide additional opportunities for participation from manufacturers and riders with mid-displacement dual-adventure motorcycles.
Fan Experience Highlights
The new partnership between AFT Events and the Jackpine Gypsies will also bring entertainment features to the fan experience, including:
Free Pit Access: Every ticket includes paddock access from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., meaning every fan will have a pit pass during those hours to get up close and personal with the stars of the sport.
Family-Friendly Admission: Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult, making it an affordable outing for families. Student general admission is just $20 with ID, so college and high school fans don’t miss out.
Pre-Race Q&A: Get insider insights with rider Q&A sessions before Opening Ceremonies. Hear from championship contenders about how they plan to tackle the short track and the TT course.
Choose Your Viewing Experience: There are plenty of ways to catch the action, from grass-roots hillside seating to upgraded seating options in the main grandstand, portable stadium chairs or VIP access for those looking for premium comfort and enhanced views.
Tickets for all three races, the Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I & II (August 4 & 5) and the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT (August 8), are now available via Tixr, American Flat Track’s official ticketing vendor.
To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Short Track I tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-i-144070
To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Short Track II tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-short-track-ii-144071
To purchase Jackpine Gypsies Super TT tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2025-jackpine-gypsies-super-tt-151359
For the full season broadcast schedule and more information on Progressive AFT, visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.
AMA NEWS FROM THE RESTRICTIVE CALIFORNIA–
The California Supreme Court declined to hear a petition from the California Coastal Commission (CCC) seeking to ban off-highway vehicles (OHVs) at Oceano Dunes. The decision reaffirms a previous ruling by the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, which found that the CCC’s attempt to prohibit OHV use contradicted the Local Coastal Plan (LCP).
The ruling supports the decision addressing four lawsuits, including three by Friends of Oceano Dunes and one by EcoLogic Partners that argued that the CCC exceeded its authority by attempting to amend a 42-year-old permit to ban OHV recreation, contrary to the LCP.
The Court also ruled in favor of Friends’ argument that the Commission failed to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it failed to do a proper traffic impact analysis when it decided to close Pier Avenue as a vehicle access point to the beach.
Jim Suty, president of the group said shutting the dunes down would devastate the local economy, which sees over $500 million a year in economic benefit from visitors. The organization’s Board of Directors remains committed to pursuing all legal avenues to protect beach driving, camping and OHV recreation at Oceano Dunes, a tradition that has persisted for a century.
–AMA
MEETING OF THE MINDS UPDATE–
If you care about your rights as a motorcyclist, there’s only ONE place you need to be September 25–28:
The 41st Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference — Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino – Shreveport, Louisiana
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been on the front lines of D.C. since 1987 — holding the line, winning battles, and making sure your voice is heard on Capitol Hill. From fighting back against profiling, to standing firm on autonomous vehicle regulations and proposing/supporting Right to Repair & Modify legislation.
We’re not just present — we’re powerful. But the work isn’t over.
2026 is coming fast, and if we’re going to own the future of rider rights in this country, our legislative strategy needs to be bold, airtight, and battle-ready. That starts in Shreveport. That starts with YOU.
- Don’t show up late to the conversation.
- Don’t sit this one out.
- Don’t expect someone else to carry your weight.
You ride free because someone fought. Now it’s YOUR TURN.
- Get to Shreveport. Get in the room. Be the strategy.
- Register. Book your room. Tell your brothers and sisters.
Because the fight doesn’t wait — and neither do we.
MRF. Loud. Legal. Relentless.
Rider Rights Are Under Fire — It’s time to show up instead of standing down.
SEPTEMBER 25 – 28, 2025
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM RAFFLE EFFORT—
Quick, do us a favor and share this info with everyone and step up and buy a ticket or 20!
The art is magnificent and historic. The S&S Engine is a project starter. The David Mann Streamliner art is historic. You can’t go wrong and you’re supporting the coolest Motorcycle Museum dead center of Sturgis, SD and the motorcycle world. www.SturgisMuseum.com
FOZZY’S CYCLE SHOP MOVED TO FULL THROTTLE–
The action at the Full Throttle Complex heated up for the 85th
There’s more action, more concerts, more exhibits than ever before. And Sir Fozz is building a state-of-the-art motorcycle shop in the middle of the grounds. Hang on for more reports as the rally looms only two weeks away.
Foss became instrumental in the Museums extensive repairs this winter as Tim from Elite Roofing replaced years of old roof. Now he’s faced with being prepared for business in two weeks, tick, tick, tick.
–Bandit
BIKERNET GUN NUT REPORT–
Today marks the start of Countdown to Duncan — a pivotal week in the fight for your Second Amendment rights.
Later this week, the California Rifle & Pistol Association will formally petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the landmark case Duncan v. Bonta — challenging California’s unconstitutional ban on standard-capacity magazines.
As we approach this filing with the Supreme Court, it’s important to remember: Duncan isn’t just about magazines — it’s about freedom, the proper interpretation of the Second Amendment and the Bruen standard.
We’ve fought for years, and this is the final step before SCOTUS could weigh in. If accepted, this case could set a national precedent. That’s why we need every supporter standing with us this week.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please contribute to what will be an expensive legal fight!
LET’S GET DUNCAN TO SCOTUS!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK–
“This is going to be the best rally ever!” said Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester. “The 85th rally has a slate of new activities, along with some of the best riding in the country, which will make this one stand out for any rider who comes. It’s still a couple of weeks before the opening day and you can feel and hear the rumble of those Harleys already.”
–Kevin Forrester
Mayor
City of Sturigs
LIFESTYLE CYCLES DEAL OF THE WEEK–2OO1 Harley-Davidson FXSTD/FXSTDI Softail Deuce for Sale
The Deuce is by far one of the most underatted Harleys out there in the world and you should be ready to make it yours!
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FINALLY!–S&S Cycle has Billet Breathers for H-D 1999-2017 Models!
New Billet Head Breathers (Part # 900-1299) for your 1999-2017 big twin from S&S Cycle. Crafted from premium 6061 aluminum and anodized in the iconic S&S blue, they look good and perform even better.
Inside you will find our proprietary Labyrinth design to significantly reduce oil pass-through, keeping your engine running cleaner. Billet construction provides a superior seal in the head, minimizing leaks, and maximizing performance over stock plastic units.
6061 Aluminum Construction
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Billet Head Breather Kit For H-D® Big Twin Models
Part # 900-1299 MSRP $224.95
JUST IN FROM THE BIKERNET THOUGHT TEMPLE—My Life is Good
Good Is My Life
“Just saying you are better than good won’t make it so. But, when you understand what it takes to live the better-than-good life, and you apply yourself, your life will truly be better than good.”
— Zig Ziglar
I know that the Power of Good is the very essence of Spirit. I choose today to tap into that infinite well of Good within me and live my life in harmony with all the Good I can envision. Good flows effortlessly through every area of my life. Just as light dissolves darkness, my faith in the Power of Good within me dissolves any trace of sadness, confusion, lack, limitation, regret, doubt, negativity, or fear.
Today, I uncover the hidden perfection that has always been within me. Spirit clears the path before me, and everything unfolds with grace, harmony, and timing. I release the shackles of outdated thinking, limiting beliefs, and self-imposed excuses. There is nothing in me that can block the Divine flow of Love, Peace, Abundance, and Life — which is All Good.
My words and thoughts are charged with Truth, and that Truth dissolves every illusion of limitation. Good is in every part of my life — my relationships, my health, my peace of mind, my finances, my creativity, and even in the challenges that help me grow. I attract Good into my life, and as I express it fully and freely, I inspire others to do the same.
I am deeply grateful for the Truth of my being — that I am One with the Infinite Source of Good. From this moment forward, I choose to express that Good with clarity, confidence, and joy. Life is Good — and it’s getting better by the second.
I know that the Good in my life is God. I am Divinely Guided, Guarded, and Supplied.
My Life is Good.
And So It Is.
Namaste’
“It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.”
— Dalai Lama
Contemplative Questions:
What thoughts, habits, or beliefs do I need to release in order to allow more Good to flow into my life?
How can I consciously recognize and express the Good that already exists within and around me?
In what ways might my belief in Good inspire or uplift someone else today?
Thanks
—-Yale Gelfant
LITTE RIDERS, BIG MOMENTS FROM STRIDER BIKES–
This summer, let’s turn everyday moments into unforgettable adventures! With Strider, every ride is more than just fun, it’s a chance for your child to build confidence, coordination, and independence, all while making lasting family memories.
- Built for summer days: From neighborhood sidewalks to winding park trails, Strider bikes are made for exploration and outdoor play.
- Created for growing smiles: Each milestone — from their very first glide to the thrill of riding solo — brings new joy and excitement.
- More time together: Discover a screen-free way to connect, laugh, and cheer each other on as a family.
Don’t miss the magic! Capture their progress, celebrate every little victory, and enter for a chance to win!
Let’s make this summer one they’ll never forget!
2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL REVS UP MILWAUKEE
Dates Announced for 2026 H-D Homecoming Festival
The four-day 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival immersed the Milwaukee region in music and moto-culture July 10-13, drawing thousands of enthusiasts to Veterans Park, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Harley-Davidson Headquarters and Davidson Park, and to local Harley-Davidson dealerships.
The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival represents a commitment by Harley-Davidson to its hometown community and a way to promote this vibrant region. Next year’s annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival is scheduled for July 9-12, 2026, in Milwaukee.
Some key highlights of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival include:
Veterans Park on the Milwaukee Lakefront – Chris Stapleton Rocks the Main Stage
Chris Stapleton played to a sold-out crowd on the main stage following performances by additional acts including Turnpike Troubadours, Sierra Ferrell, 49 Winchester, The Droptines, ÖOF TATATÁ, and other artists to close out the event. The Monster Energy Freestyle Motocross Shows featuring pro riders Axell Hodges and Takayuki Higashino thrilled onlookers on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately, due to severe weather in the area, Harley-Davidson had to end Friday’s show earlier than hoped. Due to the shortened performance schedule, all 1-day Friday tickets purchased through official festival ticketing agent Front Gate Tickets will receive a full refund and all 2-day tickets purchased through Front Gate Tickets will receive a 50 percent refund.
“The decision to evacuate Veterans Park early on Friday was not made lightly, but safety is always our top priority — for our riders, our fans, and our employees,” said Theo Keetell, VP of Marketing. “We knew weather would become a factor later in the evening and made the call early to ensure everyone had time to seek shelter and get off the roads safely. Protecting our community comes first, always.”
The Harley-Davidson Museum/Milwaukee
On Thursday night the Harley-Davidson Museum hosted the Official Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival Kickoff Party and Military Appreciation Day, featuring a free concert performance by Buckcherry on the Harley-Davidson Museum Rockford Fosgate® stage. More than 15,000 motorcycles and more than 32,000 attendees visited the Harley-Davidson Museum during the run of the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival to experience the Ives Brothers Wall of Death Stunt Show, the V-Twin Visionary Custom Motorcycle Showcase and many more activities.
Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations/Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Guests enjoyed a self-guided tour of engine assembly and machining at Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls. A wide selection of 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles were available for free test rides.
Harley-Davidson Headquarters/Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee
A guided Juneau Avenue Historical Tour through and around the current company Headquarters that once served as the original manufacturing factory was enjoyed by guests. Juneau Avenue was also the starting point for the Women’s Ride on Saturday morning in memory of “the first lady of motorcycling” Nancy Davidson and supporting the Cancer Research Institute™. Davidson Park, the outdoor community hub created by the Harley-Davidson Foundation, hosted a relaxing oasis for riders with free music, an antique motorcycle show, and lawn games.
Harley-Davidson Dealership Events
Six Milwaukee-area authorized Harley-Davidson dealerships hosted events and entertainment during the run of the Harley-Davidson Homecoming® Festival. Those dealerships include House of Harley-Davidson (Greenfield), Milwaukee Harley-Davidson (Milwaukee), Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson (Thiensville), Uke’s Harley-Davidson (Kenosha), West Bend Harley-Davidson (West Bend), and Wisconsin Harley-Davidson (Oconomowoc).
Visit www.hdhomecoming.com and follow @hdhomecoming on Instagram and Facebook to be the first to know about the 2026 lineup, tickets, and more festival updates.
TWO BONNEVILLE RACING BOOKS AVAILABLE–from Land Speed Louise
Bonneville Salt Flats – tells the story of LSR from the start in 1914. Its history back to 1914.
Bonneville’s Women of Land Speed Racing – tells the story of women in helmets and fireproof underwear. More than 350 women, ages 16-80 who have set more than 1,000 records only since 1972 through 2020, when the teeny tiny testicles were forced to allow women to compete for records.
I did not know you moved to Sturgis!!!
–Louise
CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS ALERT FROM J.J.–
Hey yo whoa, I don’t know if you been following any o’ this but the Climate Fucks and I mean the DC Climate Fucks are in a fucking shit-fit hissy gasping gewy dervish tizzy about what Trump did. He shut down the entire department of government, and who even knew this existed, that is devoted to how humans are affecting the weather and what needs to be done. Meaning “What we need to do to con gullible Americans ….which is basically all of them at this point – into realizing why they are going to have to sacrifice all their enjoyment of life into rigid stark barren obedience to us.”
https://news.yahoo.com/why-federal-government-making-climate-084500645.html
A news faggot commie will tell you everything in the above link.
–J.J. Solari
TODAY IN HISTORY—Disneyland Opened, July 17, 2025
Disneyland, Walt Disney’s metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.
Walt Disney, born in Chicago in 1901, worked as a commercial artist before setting up a small studio in Los Angeles to produce animated cartoons. In 1928, his short film Steamboat Willy, starring the character “Mickey Mouse,” was a national sensation. It was the first animated film to use sound, and Disney provided the voice for Mickey. From there on, Disney cartoons were in heavy demand, but the company struggled financially because of Disney’s insistence on ever-improving artistic and technical quality. His first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938), took three years to complete and was a great commercial success.
Snow White was followed by other feature-length classics for children, such as Pinocchio (1940), Dumbo (1941), and Bambi (1942). Fantasia (1940), which coordinated animated segments with famous classical music pieces, was an artistic and technical achievement. In Song of the South (1946), Disney combined live actors with animated figures, and beginning with Treasure Island in 1950 the company added live-action movies to its repertoire. Disney was also one of the first movie studios to produce film directly for television, and its Zorro and Davy Crockett series were very popular with children.
In the early 1950s, Walt Disney began designing a huge amusement park to be built near Los Angeles. He intended Disneyland to have educational as well as amusement value and to entertain adults and their children. Land was bought in the farming community of Anaheim, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and construction began in 1954. In the summer of 1955, special invitations were sent out for the opening of Disneyland on July 17. Unfortunately, the pass was counterfeited and thousands of uninvited people were admitted into Disneyland on opening day. The park was not ready for the public: food and drink ran out, a women’s high-heel shoe got stuck in the wet asphalt of Main Street USA, and the Mark Twain Steamboat nearly capsized from too many passengers.
Disneyland soon recovered, however, and attractions such as the Castle, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Snow White’s Adventures, Space Station X-1, Jungle Cruise, and Stage Coach drew countless children and their parents. Special events and the continual building of new state-of-the-art attractions encouraged them to visit again.
CUSTOM OF THE WEEK—
Holy shit. Is this wild or what. I know nothing about it, but it’s cool.
–Sam Burn
Feature Bike Editor
Bikernet.com
RECALL ALERT–509 Helmet Recall Summary
Name of Product: 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets
Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Refund Replace Repair
Recall Date: July 03, 2025
Units: About 201,200 (In addition, about 26,800 in Canada)
Consumer Contact: 509 toll-free at 877-743-3509 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@ride509.com, or online at https://ride509.com/pages/recalls or www.ride509.com and click on “Safety Recalls” under the “Support” column at the bottom of the page for more information.
Polaris Industries toll-free at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Product Safety News” located under the “Safety” column at the bottom of the page. Consumers can contact Polaris’ owner connections team at Owner.Connections@polaris.com or via an online forum accessible at https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/email.
–From Paul Cote
AMA NEWS ACTION—
After several weeks of voting, in which thousands of ballots were cast, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the six esteemed inductees to be honored at the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 23 in Pickerington, Ohio. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Dana Bell, Chris Carter, Colin Edwards, Joe Kopp, Chad Reed and Ryan Young.
The AMA Induction Ceremony will kick off AMA Hall of Fame Days, set to run Oct. 23-26, which will include an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Night and open house at the AMA Hall of Fame Museum on Saturday, Oct. 25. The AMA Induction Ceremony will be held at the Violet Township Event Center — less than a mile away from AMA headquarters — on Oct. 23 and will be followed by a cocktail reception at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
Hall of Fame inductees are selected from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors & Industry, Design & Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership & Motorcycle Rights, Motocross & Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.
Secure your seat at the 2025 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by purchasing tickets at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-members/induction-ceremony/.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact AMA Business Development Manager Michael Kula at (949) 466-7833 or mkula@ama-cycle.org.
KTM relinquishes MV Augusta back to Sardarov family–
In a significant shift within the motorcycle industry, KTM’s parent company, Pierer Mobility AG, has officially sold its 50.1% controlling stake in MV Agusta back to the Sardarov family, marking the end of a brief but impactful partnership. The transaction, valued in the mid double-digit million euro range, restores full ownership of the iconic Italian brand to Art of Mobility S.A., a company led by Timur Sardarov.
KTM initially acquired a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta in November 2022, later increasing its share to a majority in March 2024. During this period, MV Agusta experienced notable growth, including a 116% increase in motorcycle sales in 2024, with 4,000 units sold. The brand also achieved a record 99% parts availability rate for models up to seven years old, reinforcing its commitment to customer support and legacy preservation.
The decision to relinquish control comes amid KTM’s ongoing financial restructuring, including a 90-day self-administration process. By divesting its stake, KTM aims to streamline its operations and focus on its core brands, while MV Agusta is now shielded from KTM’s financial uncertainties.
Timur Sardarov, CEO of Art of Mobility, expressed pride in regaining control, emphasizing the brand’s renewed focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and performance. Luca Martin, previously COO and Deputy CEO, has been appointed CEO of MV Agusta, with a mandate to lead the company into a new era of strategic growth and emotional design.
MV Agusta’s global network of 219 dealerships and 41 service points will continue operations uninterrupted, with plans to expand to 270 locations by the end of 2025. The company remains headquartered in Varese, Italy, where it will continue to oversee product development, production, and marketing independently.
This transition echoes a familiar pattern in MV Agusta’s history, reminiscent of its return to family ownership after Harley-Davidson’s exit in 2010. With the Sardarov family back at the helm, MV Agusta is poised to build on its legacy of “Motorcycle Art,” blending timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge performance.
—Wayfarer
Associate Editor
Bikernet.com
THAT’S NOT ALL–
Amazing shit is happening everywhere. Check this, Chris Cox, of Bikers for Trump, received a position with Kristi Noem at Homeland Security.
Would any position near Kristi be a pleasure or what. Both Freedom lovers, they know what it takes to secure our country.
My son just received his 10-year clean and sober chip. I’m so proud. His wife Erika is also clean and sober and hot as a recently fired .38.
The rally is just around the corner and we’re planning an unveiling of the Easyriders Streamliner at the Sturgis Museum sometime soon. Felicia Morgan wants to feature my VLXAFL in an upcoming Easyriders Magazine.
I know there’s way more to report, but it’s also Whiskey Thursday.
Ride fast, safe and free to the Rally.
–Bandit
