Born To Ride News

Here we are, facing down the barrel of another year at Sturgis. This year we are going to bring some firepower of our own and one lucky person is going to come home from the Broken Spoke Saloon (downtown) with a brand new, 1 of a kind, V113 engine made by yours truly, S&S Cycle.

Mark your calendar and set yourself a reminder to be at the Broken Spoke on Wednesday, August 10, for this year’s S&S Night. The giveaway starts at 9pm but be sure to get there early. The only catch is your presence is required to be eligible to win. That’s it.

“What sort of engine we talking about here?” Well I’m glad you asked.  It’s the V113, replacement engine for Evolution® big twins. The V113 yields a broad torque curve while maintaining excellent reliability, making it a great engine for any Evolution® equipped big twin. But this one is NOT the average V113 though. This engine is 1 of a kind, in a black finish not offered in our usual lineup. Another special feature is this one comes with the Tuned Induction System that has nearly twice the filtering area as our teardrop air cleaner. Normally this engine, depending on options, retails for about $7,650.00.  Not a bad haul for coming to party with us at the Spoke!

FITMENT

• 1984–’99 carbureted chassis
• Custom chassis designed for Evolution engines

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Shorter than stock height engine makes installation easy
• S&S Super G carburetor with tuned induction system
• S&S® Super Stock® ignition system

S&S V113 Engine Specifications

Displacement:  113″

Bore: 4″

Stroke: 41/2″

Camshaft: 600

Piston Type: S&S forged

Compression Ratio: 10.1:1

So we hope to see you front and center at the Broken Spoke Saloon, downtown Sturgis at 9pm (or sooner), Wednesday, August 10, for the S&S Night and engine giveaway! Good times will be had by all.

Bike will Debut at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August

NORTH RANDALL, Ohio – Students from leading tech training school The PowerSport Institute (PSI) spent the last several weeks building a custom chopper-bagger style bike they named “Students’ Pride” to enter in the World Championship of Custom Bike Building competition.

The World Championship of Custom Bike Building exists to showcase and promote international custom motorcycle design and engineering quality, craftsmanship and innovation; and to promote the evolution of custom motorcycling in ways that help secure the unique enjoyment of custom motorcycles for future generations of riders.

“Students took pride in building this motorcycle, spending countless hours customizing and building the custom bike,” said Bernie Thompson, PSI campus director.  “Participating in the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building competition gives our students a chance to combine the technical training they’ve received at our school with their raw creative skills like metal fabrication and welding.”

PSI students modified the bike with products donated by numerous aftermarket companies: an S&S Cycle engine; Baker Drivetrain transmission; ACCEL digital fuel injector, coils and spark plugs; Diamond Heads cooling system; Sherwin Williams paint; Gardner-Westcott Company chrome plated and stainless steel fasteners; apc parts and accessories; Supertrapp performance exhaust; Tricky Air & Billet shocks; Cometic Gasket high-performance gaskets; JIMS performance parts; Frame Lock motorcycle clamping system to prevent tipping during hauling; Corbin seats and saddles; Avon Tyres tires; Daytona Sensors, LLC sensors.

The PSI bike will debut at the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place on Main Street, Aug. 8-14, in Sturgis, S.D.  The World Championship is a free-public-admission four-day event that opens Sunday, Aug.7, with an awards ceremony at 3:00 pm MST on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.

PSI, which is an official sponsor of both the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc. as well as World Championship of Custom Bike Building, offers a 9-week course as part of the American V-Twin Program that focuses on custom bike building and performance combining technical training with creativity and design elements including metal fabrication, welding and finish painting.  Students start from scratch and build a rolling chassis and frame, as well as learn how to add engine, drivetrain, transmission, wheel and suspension components and a variety of aftermarket performance parts, which are popular in the motorcycle industry.

“PSI is the first motorcycle training facility to formally train and accredit students to achieve the skills necessary to customize motorcycles,” added Thompson.  “Partnering with the World Championship allows us to offer our students the best resources in motorcycle customization.  Plus our students can participate in exciting, rewarding industry events like Sturgis.”

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI-QqLfbtDA and watch a video of “Students’ Pride” take shape prior to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building competition.

To learn more about PSI’s custom bike building program, call 800.322.7000 or visit www.psi-now.com.  Follow PSI on Twitter (http://twitter.com/PowerSportInst) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Power-Sport-Institute) and visit their YouTube page at www.youtube/Power-Sport-Institute.

About the PowerSport Institute
The PowerSport Institute, the largest motorcycle and powersport training campus in the U.S. set on nearly 15 acres, is dedicated to providing premier technical training by pursuing industry alliances, providing outstanding training equipment and focusing on the needs of students.  As the branch campus of leading automotive tech training school Ohio Technical College, PSI draws students from all over the United States.  The PowerSport Institute offers comprehensive diploma programs in power sport technology including motorcycle, ATVs, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, American V-Twin training including custom bike building and an opportunity to earn an AAS degree in Powersport Technology.  For more information, contact PSI at 800.322.7000 ext. 211 or visit www.psi-now.com.

August 1st – 14th Sturgis, South Dakota

(Sturgis, SD — July 2011) The Broken Spoke Saloon has announced the full 2011 concert line-up for the Broken Spoke Campground for their three stages during the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Top national entertainment will feature the Little River Band (August 7), .38 Special (August 8), Foghat (August 9) and Firehouse (August 10), all on the Outdoor Concert Stage.

In addition to the action on the Outdoor Concert Stage, the Broken Spoke Campground will be providing entertainment throughout the entire rally by artists including Jasmine Cain, Laura Lynn & Lucas Hoge, Farrell Webber Band and tribute bands Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin), Seven Bridges Road (The Eagles), Last Child (Aerosmith), Paradise City (Guns ‘n Roses) and many more.  A full schedule of concerts and events can be found at: www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com.

The Broken Spoke Campground is located on Highway 79 North, just past Bear Butte State Park in Sturgis, South Dakota.  Cost for the headline entertainment at the Broken Spoke Campground is FREE for campers and $10.00 admission after 6:00 p.m. for non-campers.

The Broken Spoke Campground is wall-to-wall entertainment for the entire 71st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Not only does the Broken Spoke Campground have the very nicest camping and amenities in all of Sturgis, but it give campers and guests festivities such as the World’s Biggest Biker Pool with Hot Tubs & Tiki Bar, the IMBBA Bike Show and Hall of Fame Awards, daily shows from America’s Original Wall of Death, a Free Spoke to Spoke Shuttle, the Wall That Heals Replica Vietnam Veterans Wall, daily Tattoo contests, Beach Party Happy Hour at 4pm, the Spoke After Dark dance club, on-site General Store including free Wi-fi and all the items campers need, plus much more!

The Broken Spoke Campground has also announced that it will not raise its prices if you pre-book your Sturgis reservation.  Campers reserving prior to July 31st will pay a low $119/person plus tax.  RV spots and private air-conditioned cabins are also still available.  Call toll-free at 8-SPOKE-ON-79 (877-653-6679) or book online today at www.BrokenSpokeCampground.com!

About the Broken Spoke Saloon:

The Broken Spoke Saloon is the world’s biggest biker bar, with locations across the country.  The Broken Spoke Saloon location in the beautiful lakes region of Laconia, New Hampshire, with live music and a full bar & restaurant, is open until November 1st.  Visit BrokenSpoke.com for more information.

Broken Spoke Campground 2011 Media Contact:

Andy Wilson Ph: (317) 602-7137

Jeremy Riffle Ph: (310) 210-1336

www.brokenspokecampground.com

What do you get when you have 500 motorcycles burning out at the same time? A world record!

Sturgis, SD (June 7, 2010) – The Broken Spoke Campground on 79 North is proud to announce the return of the S&S Smokeout to the 70^th Sturgis Rally.  The same rubber chunking, heart pounding, hair raising event that first graced the County Line during the 2009 Black Hills Rally is kicking off round two in 2010.  To top even last year’s amazing event, the Broken Spoke and S&S Cycles will raffle off an S&S motor! On Thursday, August 12th, 500 lucky individuals will line up their motorcycles to become part of history and create a one-off burnout that could probably be seen from the far reaches of space. Of course, safety is the number one priority and The Broken Spoke will bring in concrete jersey barriers for contestants to pull up to. Each and every rider will receive a number and a corresponding certificate for their participation in this one of a kind experience. They will also receive a raffle ticket for their chance to take home that shiny new S&S motor. This is the only way to get your shot at the motorcycle history books and a killer prize from America’s premiere horsepower provider, so don’t miss out.

Head over to the Broken Spoke Campground on Thursday, August 12^th between 12noon and 3pm to sign up.  If you are camping at the Broken Spoke, you can pre-register by emailing:  lisa@dbcustomleather.com  to reserve your number.  Please include your Broken Spoke Campground confirmation number in your email.  All contestants will be required to sign a waiver and if you are not present by 3:00pm, your number will be handed off to another lucky soul.

What else can you expect on this great day at the Broken Spoke Campground?  In addition to the 45,000 square foot ride-thru bar, great food, Olympic-size pool, tiki bar, hot tubs, music all day & night, private hot showers, General Store, Wall of Death, Good ‘ol Days Raceway and the Legends Gallery we have the Cycle Source Nighttime Chopper Show taking place at 6:00 pm. You can register your bike from 3-6pm. More details on show classes to be announced.

Tent camping within the shadows of beautiful Bear Butte, oversized RV spots and private air-conditioned cabins are still available for the Sturgis 70^th Rally at the Broken Spoke Campground.  All concerts are free for campers and the Broken Spoke has the best rates and amenities of any campground in Sturgis.  Call or book online today! 

Broken Spoke Campground, 79 North, Sturgis, SD

Toll-Free 877-653-6679 (8-SPOKE-ON-79)

http://www.brokenspokecampground.com/