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Seven historic figures took their places among motorcycling's greatest legends Friday, Nov. 16, at the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM. The ceremony is part of the American Motorcyclist Association Legends Weekend, powered by Paul Thede's Race Tech, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa.  Hosted by actor motorcyclist Perry King, the event honored the Hall of Fame Class of 2012: the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; world championship roadracing tuner Nobby Clark; off-road racing champion Ty Davis; 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis; pioneering female motocrosser Sue Fish; world-class bike restorer Brian Slark; and the late iconic race starter Al Wilcox.  In addition to the class of 2012, the induction ceremony recognized the outstanding careers of two existing Hall of Famers as Hall of Fame Legends: 1998 inductees Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., honored Lawwill's recognition, while Tucker Rocky/Riders' Choice sponsored Smith. Troy Lee Designs honored filmmaker and Hall of Fame member Bruce Brown, the director of the 1970 film "On Any Sunday," which featured Lawwill and Smith.  Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A. was the sponsor for the dinner that preceded the gala ceremony. Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which oversees the Hall of Fame, welcomed a sold-out crowd to the dinner and ceremony, voicing appreciation for their support.  "Tonight, we induct some of motorcycling's best and brightest into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame," Heininger said. "Those of us gathered here tonight strive to make the Hall of Fame the best it can be: An institution of excellence that mirrors the remarkable accomplishments of our inductees."  The 2012 inductees were honored with videos chronicling their careers, induction speeches and the presentation of their official Hall of Fame rings, sponsored […]

Right now you have the opportunity to purchase some motorcycles that are pretty special to the Klock Werks Krew. From the completely kustom Victory "Klock Roads" shown left, to Brian Klock's personal ride that is also an American Iron Cover Bike, to the BMW that Laura, Erika, and Karlee have all been over 195 MPH on at the Bonneville Salt Flats. CLICK HERE to read more.

  Kustomwerks is stocking the Kraft Tech range of rigid frames that utilize the Sportster drivetrain. Once such example, shown here, uses 11⁄4in tubing and accepts a 180-section rear tire using a stock belt or a 200 with chain drive. All Kraft Tech frames are TIG/MIG welded and accept Sportster engines '86 – '03, and come complete with a manufacturer's statement of origin. Oil tanks, rigid fenders, and fender braces to work with the frames are also available through Kustomwerks. www.kustomwerks.com

Hey, you have to have a laugh once in a while, right? So check out what happens when a Swede puts a turbo engine into his tractor.

It’s all about motorcycle freedom and hanging onto it!

Roadsmith Trikes, with factory retail stores known as The Trike Shop, announced the retirement of company founder, Dick Lindholm, this week, accompanied by the consolidation of their two factory store locations in the Daytona Beach, FL area where Mr. Lindholm currently resides. The closure of their Destination Daytona location, in Ormond Beach, will allow Roadsmith to consolidate staff and services in a single location while maintaining the company’s original store on Beach Street as the retail showroom and full-service facility for trike conversions and service.

  The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ kicked off it’s 4th annual motorcycle build educational program at Brown High School in Sturgis South Dakota. As part of the program, students will transform a 2012 Harley-Davison® Road King donated by Black Hills-Harley Davidson, into a one of a kind, show quality custom bike. The new custom bagger will feature hand fabrication and high end aftermarket parts and accessories from industry leading brands making it an instant classic ready to compete in world class bike shows or long haul riding. The completed custom creation will be auctioned off at the Buffalo Chip® during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in support of the Legends Ride charity event on Monday August 5, 2013. Learn more about the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ and reserve your tickets for the Legends Ride now at www.LegendsRide.com. Students of Brown High School in Sturgis are beginning the initial stages of the build challenge that will give them insights and hands on experience on how conceive, design and build, what is expected to be one of the top custom bikes in the nation. Under the instruction of V-Twin industry veteran Keith Terry of Terry Components and Nick and Randy Kramer of Dakota V-Twin in Spearfish, SD these Future Technicians will transform a stock Harley-Davidson into a one of a kind custom touring classic.  The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ is a unique opportunity giving students valuable knowledge and experience that can aid them when entering the South Dakota work force in the future.   “This program, the only one of its kind in South Dakota, gives local High School students real world experience. Working with knowledgeable instructors, world class parts and a like-new Harley, gives these visionary future technicians skills that they can carry forward in life,”

Words fail to describe this fine piece of motorcycle history.

The Love Ride is coming around.