Month: July 2015

Sturgis is a big party, right? Of course it is. But some people like to party a little… differently than most. Back in 1983 a few hard-goin’ bikers ruined the fun of Sturgis City Park for the rest of us by getting a little too rowdy and lighting things on fire. Good news is, it’s back!

This year, Sturgis City Council entered into a lease agreement with a promoter to create and manage a venue located at the Sturgis City Park. The idea is to enhance the experience of everyone visiting Sturgis during the 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The venue is scheduled to host AMA Supermoto racing, freestyle motocross, motorcycle stunt shows, motorcycle shows, family friendly concerts, and more. With more and more attendees eligible for the senior menu at Denny’s, the idea is to draw in a younger demographic while bringing in new and exciting motorcycle professionals, enthusiasts, builders, manufacturers, and more to the rally for years to come. Exhibitors and sponsors will also be hawking parts, accessories, and, of course, apparel. Limited camping will be provided for support staff, racers, and entertainers.

Sturgis City Park will be open to the public for 11 days starting on Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 9. The Sturgis City Park is walking distance to the Historic Main Street in Downtown Sturgis.

For more information go to SturgisCityPark.com

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Double Act: Dream Wheels’ custom scrambler

Post author By Wesley Reyneke
Post date July 30, 2015

Nuno Capêlo is one of those renaissance guys who have way too much talent. He’s an architect-turned-bike-designer, who can sketch out sharp-looking concepts ready to be turned into metal.

Nuno’s CV includes Portugal’s best builders—including it roCkS!bikes and Ton-Up Garage. And now he can add this very funky custom scrambler to the list.

It’s a collaboration with Dream Wheels Heritage, and based on a 1989 Honda Dominator. After a little brainstorming, the guys decided that the bike should be a nod to 70s-era Hondas—referencing bikes like the TL250 and CL450. Nuno would create the design, and Dream Wheels would execute it.

“We wanted to give to this build a retro scrambler look,” says Dream Wheels’ Hélder Moura, “paying attention to functionality and more accurate lines, for a mix between the new and the old stuff.”

To recreate the TL250-esque line and paint scheme that Nuno laid down, Dream Wheels restored and fitted the fuel tank from a Portuguese-made Casal T-185 Trial. CL450 cues are found in the plump tuck-and-roll seat and the high, two-into-two exhausts. Both items were fabricated in-house.

Dream Wheels also built a new subframe, with a discreet under-seat tray to house a gel battery and electrical components. Nominal hand-made fenders were added at both ends, with a small LED tail light peeking out at the rear.

The headlight is an unusual feature—it’s an old car fog light, poking through a custom-made number board. Behind it is a Koso speedo, a set of fatbars from Dyna Racing and Domino grips.

The Dominator’s engine was stripped, rebuilt, repainted and set up. There’s a new transmission, and the airbox has been chucked for a K&N filter adorned with Dream Wheels’ logo.

Up front are a set of Yamaha YZ426 forks—rebuilt and setup for the bike. The stock wheels have been swapped for a pair of 17-inch spoked numbers, wrapped in Continental TKC80s, and the brake lines have been replaced.

It’s another home run for Dream Wheels, and one of the freshest Honda Dominators we’ve seen. Now if only we could get our hands on the keys.

Dream Wheels Heritage | Facebook | Nuno Capêlo

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Schuller Cycle Werks Dual Stromberg

Post author By Cyril Huze
Post date July 30, 2015

For those wanting something a little more exotic for their custom builds, Schuller Cycle Werks machines custom single and dual Stromberg intake manifolds for both Evo and early style V twins. All manifolds are custom machined from billet aircraft aluminum to customers…

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Sturgis Dirt Track Racing Is August 4 At Black Hills Speedway In Rapid City

Post author By Cyril Huze
Post date July 30, 2015

The perfect tie-in to the all-American Sturgis rally is of course Flat Track racing. Mark your calendars for August 4, 2015 for the Black Hills Half-Mile at Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, SD. “Dirt track racing is uniquely American,” says Black Hills Harley-Davidson®…

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Confirmed. Hero MotoCorp Proposal To Acquire All Erik Buell Racing Assets For 2.8 Million.

Post author By Cyril Huze
Post date July 30, 2015

Erik Buell Racing (EBR) abruptly ceased operations last April. At that time Hero MotoCorp, through its US-based wholly owned subsidiary HMCL (NA) Inc, owned 49.2% of EBR, shares that the company acquired in 2013. As I announced last week, India based MotoCorp Hero proposed…

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2015 Sturgis. Legend Suspensions During The 75th Rally

Post author By Cyril Huze
Post date July 30, 2015

The Legend Suspensions manufacturing facility will be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations during the 2015 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Legend Suspensions is takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows….

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