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Thunder Press, the voices of the biker community for over 25 years, will be hosting a party August 9 to celebrate the remodel and grand reopening of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. The party will take place on location at the museum. In 2017, Thunder Press celebrated its 25th anniversary at the museum and is coming back ...

Sitting in an isolated corner of a sparsely-populated bistro, I buried myself in my camera, editing the day’s catch of biker shenanigans while trying to be invisible to other patrons. All I wanted was to be left alone with my simple dinner and the magic of air conditioning. The hostess seated a senior couple just down from me and the ...

Interwoven within the twittering of wild birds and scurrying sounds from the beasts of the forest came the conversation of two intrepid motorcyclists on a camping adventure. “What did you say?” From sarcastic Harry. “Huh?” From George the singer. “I said, ‘What did you say’.” “Oh nothing. I was just humming a song.” “You weren’t humming, you were singing. You ...

Let us start out with a little discussion on respect. First off respect is earned and given. One must earn the privilege of receiving respect for her or his accomplishments, dedication, integrity and stature. More importantly one must never feel their social status is too elite or just be too cool to give respect where due. Respect should never be ...

Party on the Panhandle Panama City Beach, Fla., May 2–6—It had been several years since I’d been Panama City’s Thunder Beach Spring Rally and I wasn’t prepared for all the growth that had taken place in that area. The Panhandle has always been one of my favorite places in Florida with its beautiful beaches and scenic views of the Gulf ...

Desert extravaganza Laughlin, Nev., April 25–28—Laughlin is an inviting little boomtown clinging to the banks of the Colorado River that serves as a natural border dividing the states of Nevada and Arizona. There’s a variety of gambling casinos along the less than one mile stretch of Casino Drive’s hotels and resorts on the Nevada side and it’s a fun place ...

Loretta Lynn’s October event will bring together motorcyclists, musicians and overnight festival-goers for four days at Tennessee’s preeminent rally Hurricane Mills, Tenn.—Tickets and camping for the 2018 edition of the four-day Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival are on sale exclusively at www.MotorcyclesAndMusic.com. The Revival is all about motorcycles, music, comradery and the outdoors. It is held at the sprawling Loretta ...

Developed to fit 1994–2013 FLHR Road King models with hard bags is the Side Hinge Ignition Switch and Saddlebag Lock Kit from Drag Specialties. The kit includes two chrome saddlebag locks and one chromed side-hinged ignition switch that are identically keyed for easy convenience. Supplied with two keys, this kit carries a suggested retail price of $69.95. Drag Specialties | ...

John wasn’t being cantankerous when he told me he didn’t want the press. It came down to the fact he never really thought through what would happen if he was the game winner, the fifth correct answer on the eighth of February. His email included a phone number but when I called he seemed oddly reluctant. Before divulging anything he’d ...

One of the most noted names in engine guard protection and rider stretched-out leg comfort, it did not take long for Lindby Custom to ramp up and produce the LINBAR for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail. Fabricated from 1¼″ outside-diameter high-strength steel, this model comes in chrome, gloss and flat black powder coat finishes with each version selling for $369.95. And ...