67 Days until Sturgis

67 Days until Sturgis, I am trying to get ready now.

I was thinking august was coming soon so the count down to Sturgis is on. I wandered around a bit and found this on the net. The count down timer on Sturgis.com.
So for all of you who are going to get ready or think you will miss it, start planning now I know you have enough time. The trip will be upon on us soon and I mean very soon. I was thinking about all the different ways to travel to Strugis, Please ride your bike. The Motorhomes are taking over, so please in this year of high gas prices ride that 50 miles per gallon bike vs. that 8 mile per gallon Motor home.

See ya on main street for a beer at Bertha's

SLC Utah Dead Man's Run 2008

May 17, 2008 Murray, Utah
Dead Man's Run 08
Sponsored by Vulture Club
Registration begins at 9:00 am at Barbary Coast Saloon, 4242 South State Street in Murray. The ride leaves at 11:00 am and ends with music. Ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. For more information call Mike at (801) 598-9022 or click here to send e-mail.

Not sure of the details, but this sound's like a fun time for all.

My Dyna Low Rider gets a new look.

I was able to upgrade my bike this past week in hopes that the Summer touring season will bring lot's of sun and long days out on the highway. I got new saddle bags and removed my old rack and drivers back rest. I opted for official Harley Davidson Saddle bags, and then we custom built blinker relocation brackets. The bags are bigger and self contained, they are like little plastic suitcases, with the option for a quick release mount. The official Harley Description is" Leather Saddlebags for Dyna Models 09369-02 This product retails for $599. Ouch that is a lot of money, at least I found them on ebay brand new for a lot less. This kit does say it t fits ’02-'05 Dyna models (except FXDWG). (Does not fit with Rear Axle Covers. Not compatible with Layback Licence Plate Kits P/Ns 59817-00, 59822-00, 60134-01.) Requires Turn Signal Relocation Kit P/N 68732-02A (U.S.) or 68733-02A (international).

Like I said we were able to fabricate our own Blinker relocation brackets, I also saw a cheap set on ebay for about 20 bucks, the Harley turn signal relocation kits is chrome and cost about 80 bucks, too much in my opinion. I'll take a close up pictures of the relocation brackets when I get a second. For now just take a look at my ride with the fancy new bags, and the clean rear end.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Collectibles

After doing some research and sending out a few emails I finally found the Sturgis 2006 Collectible Beer Can!

Jody Wyse did the art work on this can and has been doing the art work for the Sturgis's Beers since 2004. Here is a link to tell more about the 2006 art work.

http://www.cycleconnections.com/articledetail.asp?TypeID=2&ID=1174

Now I just need to find one of these cans for my own collection.

It's raining it's pouring, the bikers are soaking.

Sweet Mullett Batman It's not summer today, spring is springing and rain is raining. I just got home for lunch and I am soaked. I even rode my dirt bike today, knowing it may rain and not wanting to wash my Road King if it did rain. Well it did, hail actually I got really cold and wet. One thing to note about riding in the rain, visibility is really reduced and so is stopping speed, so I stayed on the side roads, thus taking longer to get home so I had more time to get cold and wet. I am amazed at the difference between a DR350 and a Harley Road King. The DR350 will go 70-75 but it's screaming it's brains out doing it. The Road King on the other hand is just purring at about 70 and screaming to go 80 or more. I know this is not a fair comparison, as the Road King won't scale a 10,000 foot mountain trail, but for general commute, both of them got me to work and back.

Sturgis Rally Beer Can Collection

I don't think to many people know about the Sturgis 12 oz Beer Cans that are produced for the Rally? I have been to Sturgis in 1991, 1994, 1995, 2000-07, I started collection them on my first trip however 2000-2005 I did not get one, due to stupidity and some of these years, I heard, there were no productions made. So my collection is still in the completion process.
These beer cans are great collector items!

I've listed below the items marked on each of the cans. It's interesting to see how each can is different! All my cans are unopened and full of Beer.
1991 Sturgis, Black Hills Rally Heavy Beer, 12 fl. oz. (355ml).
On the side of can: Union Made, Government Warning.

Brewed and filled by Joseph Huber Brewing Co., Inc. Monroe, WI 53566, All Aluminum-Recycle.




1992 Sturgis, Black Hills Harley-Davidson Motorycycles Limited Edition, Heavy Beer, 12 fl. oz., (355 ml).
On the side of the can: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Offical Licensed Product, Harley Davidson 1992, Ride Straight, Government Warning.

Brewed and fillled by The Joseph Humber Brewing Co., Inc. Monroe, WI 53566.
(I didn't go to Sturgis this year. I got this can from an "After Sturgis Party" given by Ceasar of "Ceasar Motorcycle Empire", Midvale, UT)

1994 Sturgis, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Beer, 12 fl. oz. (355 ml).
On the side of the can: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Offical Licensed Product, Harley Davisdon 1994, Ride Straight, Government Warning.

Brewed and filled by The Joseph Huber Brewing Co., Inc. Monroe, WI 53566.

1995 Sturgis, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Beer, 12 fl. oz. (355 ml).
On the side of the can: Harley-Davidson Motor Comapny Offical Licensed Product, Harley Davison 1995, Ride Straight, Government Warning.

Brewed and filled by The Joseph Huyber Brewing Co., Inc, Monroe, WI 53566.

(This beer doesn't have a year on it but research I have found says it comes from 2003 but I bought it in 2006 so I have to find the 2006 beer)
Sturgis Beer, An American Ale, Net Contents 12 fl. oz. (355 ml), Keep Refrigerated.
On the side of can: Government Warning and Recyclable Aluminum.

Brewed and bottled for Sioux Falls Brewing company, LLC by Gluek Brewing Company, Cold Spring, MN.

2007 Annual Rally Sturgis Beer,
"We are Inviting You... to the Black Hills Gypsy Tour and 5 Mile National Championship Races August 12, 13, 14, 15 At Sturgis, South Dakotay", August 12-15 Black Hills Gypsy Tour * August 14-15 Two Days of Racing, Carl's Motel HWY 14-79, Sturgis Artwork, Wigg's Lunch. Net Contents 12 fl. oz, (355 ml).
On the side of the can: Government Warning: Recyclable Aluminum.

Brewed for Sturgis Beer, Sturgis SD. By Gluek Brewing Company, Cold Springs, MN

On the back of 2007 can: Annual 2007 Rally Sturgis Beer, An American Lager, "This 67th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, join us in celebrating the heart of the rally - the races. With our 2007 commemorative beer can featuring a 1951 American Motorcycle Magazine poster, we honor the 1951 rally with its three days of racing and the addition of Motor Maids recognizing the female biker traveling the farthest distance, and the 1952 expansion of the rally to a full week. Today we thank all the men and women, past and present, who deep the motoryccle racing tradition alive."

I am still in the process of finding Beer cans for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 for my collection. Once I have them in hand I will post about them.

Here is a picture of Sturgis 2005 beer. I still need this one for my collection.

The picture on this can is Pappy Hoel on his Indian motorcycle in front of his Indian Motorcycle shop, Pappy is the founding father of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally back in 1938. This product was brewed for Sturgis Beer, Sturgis, SD. by Gluek Brewing Company, Cold Springs, MN.

Here is a picture of Sturgis 2005 & 2004 beers. Now that I have proof of there existance I can now search to buy them.

Here is Sturgis 2004 beer. However I also found a picture of another Sturgis 2004 beer and wonder if it's the back side of the same beer or a completly different beer can? I have some research to do.

Back of 2004 beer.

Sturgis 2003 beer I still need to collect.

Alpha Dog and his new ride!

Here is Alpha Dogs new mid-life crisis ride! 2006 Road King Classic FLHRCI.

It is very comfortable to ride and sounds great going down the road!

Wheeler Machine Ride for Primary Childrens Hospital

Keep your Bike Washed and full for 4 bucks a gallon fuel and join us on a fun and small ride through he Utah Mountains on May 31st, 2008. The money raised is doubled by Wheeler Machine and then donated to Primary Children's Hospital. A state of the art Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah. Breakfast and Lunch will be available and the entry fee is a 10 dollar donation. Sounds like a great ride, and another great cause. The ride is from SLC Utah to Hannah Utah with lunch served in Hanna.

Wendover Utah MDA Ride 2-7-2008.

Mark your calendar for June 7th for the MDA Harley Ride for Charity. Every year we ride from SLC to Wendover Utah/Nevada to make money for the MDA. This is a great ride a and great cause. Ride for the cure.

Once we get to Wendover there is food, fun and a Concert. it's a great event to be a part of.