I’ve found the traffic on Junction when riding into Sturgis is always a good guide to rally attendance numbers, and on Sunday afternoon, it was jam-packed for what seemed like forever. And on Monday, walking around Sturgis and talking with vendors confirmed it: the 2012 Rally looks like being a biggie. Several long term vendors told me that they had already enjoyed the best business for several years and the signs were very encouraging indeed. The weather has stayed hot for the past several days with no sign of thunderstorms just yet. The AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building is down somewhat in the number of entries this year, but the standard seems exceptionally high. This is the last ...

  These photos are part of a gallery exhibit at the University of Rochester, in Rochester, NY. All of the photos are of abandoned places around Western New York. There are many abandoned buildings in this area due to rapid economic/infrastructure changes in the last century. The replacement of the Eerie Canal with the New York Thruway, the collapse of film photography, and over-development before the recent recession left the area with lots of empty buildings and no reason to replace them with something new. I'm told the motorcycles used to be at a place called Cole's on the north side of the Erie Canal but got moved to this site when urban renewal started along the canal. The owner ...

  The Sheriff delivers hot, old-school action from Sweden. This is a classic, built on the hot rod history, and the biker beginnings.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/OLD_ROLLED_DENIM_STYLED_SWEDISH_WEEKEND_EVENT_.aspx

The new Sportster® Single-Sided Swingarm Bag (P/N 90200572 Black Leather, P/N 90200573 Brown Distressed Leather; $219.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® will hold riding essentials a rider might otherwise stuff into pockets or bungee across the passenger pillion. Constructed of heavyweight leather, the bag features a pouch-style flap lid that is secured with two quick-disconnect clips hidden behind traditional straps and buckles. The semi-rigid-backed bag is secured to the left side of the bike with easy-to-install brackets and adjustable straps. Shaped to hug the contour of the frame, this 430-cubic-inch capacity bag gives a Sportster an old school look. It fits 2004-later Sportster models equipped with solo seats. Installation requires removal of any passenger pegs. 

NHRA announced today the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series that will compete at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse of $152,800 and will feature five classes: Top Fuel, Pro Gas, Draggin’ Bagger, Street Pro, and Hot Street.  The classes will run in addition to the Sportsman ET Motorcycle class that currently competes at various NHRA divisional events. The 10-events scheduled for the inaugural NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will be announced later this year when the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional schedule is released.  One NHRA Lucas Oil divisional event in each of ...

Lupo massages a ’57 Bel Air taillight and bumper extension to fit his crazy Harley project. Click on the photo to see it on Bikernet, gory details and all.

  It's a good one, with reports from the Black Hills Rally as it starts, deals from the desert, SmokeOut credits, Hoka Hey kicks off, KlockWerks Sturgis Party, Surf report from Huntington Beach, Babes, Bell Helmets and Roland Sands kick off a contest, Bonneville reports, Veteran's updates, attacks on gun rights, you name it.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BADLANDS_SUNDAY_POST_FOR_AUGUST_5_2012.aspx

A team of pretty girls handles 60 percent of this bike's build. Click on the photo to check out this new bike feature on Bikernet.   

Jim Gianatsis report on the L.A. Calendar Show, as the event enters its third decade. Click on the photo to read the feature on Bikernet

Motor Trike, Inc. announced a new accessory for their Victory® touring line conversion, the Vortex. To add style and design, Vortex owners now have the option of adding Vortex Trax to their trike. Not only do these one-piece running boards add a custom look and flair to the trike, they are functional as well. They offer a patented "step and walk on" design. Optional auxiliary fog lights are also available which help enhance the rider's vision and safety. The Company is currently taking orders for the Vortex Trax at a price of $925.00 per set with optional Vortex Trax fog light kit at a price of $199.95. Optional color-match paint is available starting at $375.00 for one-tone. PRODUCT INFORMATION http://www.motortrike.com/mt3Vortex.aspx