History is Living, one milestone per dayAn August First Week: Reviewing the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally so far from Wayfarer@Bikernet.com Rolling Roaring Numbers The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has an open-road spirit from August 1 till date. Witnessing an impressive swell in turnout, with first five days recording over 311,000 vehicles rolling into Sturgis. It […]
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 8, 2025) – Dallas Daniels (No. 32 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07 DT) got his revenge in the form of a convincing victory at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT to close out an epic three-round week for Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
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Non-stop since the first of last week! Hey, In Sturgis, excitement crackled like a live wire. Riders flocked for freedom, cash in hand! The JackPine Gypsies TT Races were just hours away, and Randy Hayward’s wild awards show promised to shake the dust off. History, camaraderie, and adrenaline fueled this epic rally like never before!
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Three days before the Motorcycles As Art exhibit at the 85th Sturgis Anniversary Rally, Roy Martin of Roys Toys Customs is deep in the belly of the beast at his Denver garage. Tools everywhere. Air thick with grinding metal, burnt fingertips, and the kind of tension that makes a lesser man fold. But Roy ain’t
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“Former TopGolf and Pizza Hut guy is now CEO of all we love.”—-Wayfarer PRESS RELEASE : Harley-Davidson Appoints Artie Starrs as President and Chief Executive Officer MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has appointed Artie Starrs as President
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Nitro Harley pre-race advanceevent: PennGrade1 AMRA Illinois Nitro Nationalswhen: August 8-10, 202where: Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois, USA The plains of northern Illinois will rumble and shake with the thunder and lightning of Nitro Harleys as the PennGrade1 AMRA Illinois Nitro Nationals take on Byron Dragway on August 8-10. Finland’s Samu Kemppainen won Circle M
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reminds its members and partners across the country that the annual August Congressional recess is now partially underway. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives left D.C. last week and the U.S. Senate is scheduled to follow suit soon. Both chambers will not return to Capitol Hill until after Labor
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It’s Incredible and Started Almost a Week Early! Hey, I’m going to ramble like a carny hawker today. The rally fired up last weekend with massive crowds, while vendors scrambled to hoist their tents. Almost a week prior to major events brothers and sisters rolled into the region ready to party. I attended the very
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If the chassis and the engine is the same—and the manufacturer, distributor and dealer in India is also the same—how different can two motorcycles be? With all the promos and desirability of owning a Harley-Davidson, and primarily because of my work with an American motorcycling publication & product 5-Ball Inc. and Bikernet.com – I am
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Live from Sturgis — See Why Riders Choose NAMZ RIDERS ARE RIDING INTO STURGIS WITH NAMZ From Main Street to back road builds, we’re seeing NAMZ gear on bikes everywhere. Why? Because when it comes to custom wiring, lighting modules, and pro-grade connectors, no one does it like we do. Sturgis isn’t just a rally.
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THIS IS YOUR WAKE-UP CALL You’ve ridden the miles. You’ve earned the scars. You’ve lived free. And now, you may be getting ready to crank up for Sturgis or just a long weekend. While you’re on the road, do not get lulled back to sleep. The fight for motorcyclists’ rights is far from over —
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SEE YOU AT THE 85th STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY! 1,100 Miles Grand Rapids, MI to Sturgis Buell is heading to Sturgis the only way that matters – earning every mile on a 3-day, 1,100-mile journey from Grand Rapids through the heartland. Seven Super Cruiser prototypes will be loading up and taking the legendary ride into the
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to highlight the powerful results of our grassroots advocacy efforts in developing strong allies in Congress who are committed to defending the rights and lifestyle of America’s motorcyclists. A shining example of this ongoing work is the relationship between longtime MRF and ABATE of Wisconsin members Gary and
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a temporary suspension of Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses, accusing the company of misleading consumers by marketing its driver-assist systems (“Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving”) as capable of full autonomy. In reality, they remain Level 2 systems, requiring constant human oversight. While the suspension would be temporary, it
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What’s it going to look like? Where is it headed? One thing for sure it will follow the Code of the West. We’ll get into this topic later in the News. Right now the Sturgis 85th Motorcycle Rally is just a week away and we are kicking off the rally with a party at Bandit’s
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CHOPPER & CO. Motorcycle Show on the French Riviera Welcome to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez! We have beaches, sea and sun but forget the luxury yachts and rosé clichés… This weekend, it’s V-twins, cold beers, and the raw soul of the chopper scene! From May 8–10, the Euro Festival made its long-awaited comeback in Port
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BRIAR BAUMAN RACES HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750RTO FIFTH MISSION AFT SUPERTWINS SEASON VICTORY Bauman Takes Season Points Lead at Lucas Oil Short Track Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus/Latus Motors rider Briar Bauman rode a Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle to his fifth Mission AFT SuperTwins win of the season at the inaugural Short Track at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland,
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Call For: John “Farmer” Eggers Award Nominations Acting on a suggestion made in 1993, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Board of Directors created the John “Farmer” Eggers Award. This award, the MRF’s most prized recognition, is given in memory of the late motorcyclists’ rights activist John “Farmer” Eggers. It is presented during the Annual MRF
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MRF Advocates For Stronger Rider Data Collection In Federal Crash-Avoidance Survey The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that its recommendations have been incorporated into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest survey on motorcycle crash avoidance technology. The modifications, published in the Federal Register (Docket No. 2025‑07448), enhance the survey’s ability
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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 storm loomed and the
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON® X DYNOJET FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN DOUBLES TO DOMINATE KING OF THE BAGGERS AT LAGUNA SECA KWR Harley-Davidson Rider James Rispoli Scores Two Mission Super Hooligan Victories MILWAUKEE (July 13, 2025) – The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team rider Kyle Wyman continued his domination of the 2025 Mission King of the Baggers road
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Samu and Bad Apple Mary Survive US 131 Nitro Harley Battles and Bruises Nitro Harley race coverage reportevent: PennGrade1 AMRA Michigan Nitro Nationalswhen: June 27-29, 2025where: US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, Michigan, USA Finland’s Samu Kemppainen travels a long way to race his Chris Stewart Racing Top Fuel Harley at PennGrade1 AMRA races. But the
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“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” The sentiment of this quote has been shared by many, leading to it being attributed to President Thomas Jefferson, abolitionist Wendell Phillips and Irish statesman John Philpot Curran. Debating who said it is not as important as remembering and living the message. As bikers, we have learned repeatedly
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Hey, Wow the missions are piling up. We started a group to encourage the city to be in favor and supportive of the Sturgis rally. At our last meeting we met with comissioner Ruth Kopp who suggested we start an effort to save, rebuild and make the historic ½ mile come alive again. There was
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