Showing posts with label Sturgis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sturgis. Show all posts
6/12/2009
Biker T-shirts and Tanks Update
Well it's been exactly 2 months since I posted on this blog! Not a fact to be proud of but it is what it is. I have been busy with new Civil-War-Costumes site and can now take a breather. I have also given BikerTshirtsandTanks.com a face lift. Not really a face lift; more like multiple organ transplants...lol I totally re-wrote every page's content, meta tags, etc. Now it's fresh and clean and lookin' good!
2/14/2009
Black Hills Classic Evolves Into Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
J. Clarence "Pappy" Hoel bought an interest in the Indian Motorcycle Company in 1936 and is credited with being the founder of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. A local motorcycle club, the Jackpine Gypsies, was also founded in 1936 and in 1938 they were the first participants in the two day Black Hills Motor Classic event. There were nine entrants. The event initially featured stunts and races, which slowly evolved into motocross and hill climbing races. As the years passed the word got out and more and more people became interested in the annual rally. This was the beginning of what was to become the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The 60th anniversary rally in 2000 saw an estimated 550,00 – 633,000 people in the little town (population of around 6,300 full time residents) of Sturgis, S.D.
8/02/2008
Short History of the Bikers Most Beloved Motorcycle
In 1901, William S. Harley, at the age of 21, designed a small engine with a small displacement of 7.07 cubic inches, or 116 cc ( cubic centimeters), and a four inch flywheel. The cubic centimeters of a motorcycle engine has become the standard criteria used to describe it’s size. This first engine was designed for use in a regular pedal bicycle frame.
Over the next two years Harley and his boyhood friend Arthur Davidson labored on their motor-bicycle using a tiny shed - machine shop at the home of their friend, Henry Melk. It was finished in 1903 with the help of Arthur's brother, Walter Davidson. Upon completion the boys found their power cycle unable to conquer Milwaukee's modest hills without pedal assistance. Will Harley and the Davidsons quickly wrote off their first motor bicycle as a valuable learning experience. They began work on their next motor bike and rode into history and the hearts of millions of bikers world wide!
Throughout the years the Harley Davidson Motor Company was born and is now based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The company has a network of dealers that are easily available in any U. S. geographical location as well as in many foreign countries. The company sells heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on the roadways of the world. Harley Davidson motorcycles (popularly known as "Harleys") have a distinctive design and exhaust note. Harley Davidson’s are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper style of motorcycle. Harley’s are without a doubt an American Institution, and will live on for many generations to come.
People from all walks of life are now motorcycle enthusiasts and riders, thanks in part to the rich history and tradition of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. There are many Harley Davidson riders clubs. From the outlaw biker clubs to veteran rider clubs, local clubs, ladies only clubs, Christian biker clubs, and the famous H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group). There are biker bars and biker churches. The Harley Davidson, as well as all other motorcycle makes, riders are a diverse group indeed!
Harley Davidson riders have lots of runs and rallies for socializing as well as for many charities. And then there’s the granddaddy of them all. The world famous Sturgis Rally. Thousands of bikers of all stripes and from every state in the Union make the trek to Sturgis, South Dakota yearly.
A whole wealth of business opportunities opened up as a direct result of the growth of the motorcycle culture. This marketing phenomenon all begins with the Harley Davidson and other new motorcycle dealerships. The list goes on and on, including, used motorcycle dealers, parts manufacturing, parts stores, repair shops, shops to customize motorcycles, Harley Davidson and other biker clothing and apparel stores and many other motorcycle retail and wholesale businesses. The Internet has also become a very popular place to offer all of the retail and biker products for sale. You can even buy a Harley Davidson motorcycle or any other make , as well as other biker related merchandise, including clothing and accessories eBay!
Over the next two years Harley and his boyhood friend Arthur Davidson labored on their motor-bicycle using a tiny shed - machine shop at the home of their friend, Henry Melk. It was finished in 1903 with the help of Arthur's brother, Walter Davidson. Upon completion the boys found their power cycle unable to conquer Milwaukee's modest hills without pedal assistance. Will Harley and the Davidsons quickly wrote off their first motor bicycle as a valuable learning experience. They began work on their next motor bike and rode into history and the hearts of millions of bikers world wide!
Throughout the years the Harley Davidson Motor Company was born and is now based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The company has a network of dealers that are easily available in any U. S. geographical location as well as in many foreign countries. The company sells heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on the roadways of the world. Harley Davidson motorcycles (popularly known as "Harleys") have a distinctive design and exhaust note. Harley Davidson’s are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper style of motorcycle. Harley’s are without a doubt an American Institution, and will live on for many generations to come.
People from all walks of life are now motorcycle enthusiasts and riders, thanks in part to the rich history and tradition of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. There are many Harley Davidson riders clubs. From the outlaw biker clubs to veteran rider clubs, local clubs, ladies only clubs, Christian biker clubs, and the famous H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group). There are biker bars and biker churches. The Harley Davidson, as well as all other motorcycle makes, riders are a diverse group indeed!
Harley Davidson riders have lots of runs and rallies for socializing as well as for many charities. And then there’s the granddaddy of them all. The world famous Sturgis Rally. Thousands of bikers of all stripes and from every state in the Union make the trek to Sturgis, South Dakota yearly.
A whole wealth of business opportunities opened up as a direct result of the growth of the motorcycle culture. This marketing phenomenon all begins with the Harley Davidson and other new motorcycle dealerships. The list goes on and on, including, used motorcycle dealers, parts manufacturing, parts stores, repair shops, shops to customize motorcycles, Harley Davidson and other biker clothing and apparel stores and many other motorcycle retail and wholesale businesses. The Internet has also become a very popular place to offer all of the retail and biker products for sale. You can even buy a Harley Davidson motorcycle or any other make , as well as other biker related merchandise, including clothing and accessories eBay!
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