Buck Lovell's American Biker Blog

SEQUESTRATION CUTS ATF PRESENCE AT STURGIS RALLY ©2012 photo by Brett Lovell Large numbers of cops are needed each year at the Sturgis Rally to make sure the outlaw culture that permeates doesn’t get out of hand. For 2013 there will be fewer federal agents available to keep an eye on things for the first time in 10 years. Budget cuts known as sequestration have stalled the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives attendance. In the recent past more than 20 ATF agents to p...

                  S&S HIGH PERFORMANCE TAPPETS    S&S Cycle announces the introduction of a new line of premium high performance tappets for 1999-'13 Harley-Davidson® big twin and 2000-'13 Sportster® models. These High Performance Tappets are intended for demanding street riders and racers, but are great in any Harley-Davidson motor  Machined to a higher standard, they provide optimized leak down rates for quick pump up, consistently quiet operation, and superior stability at high rpm.  ...

THE STURGIS RAT AT CADDYS WHISKEY BAR By Buck Lovell    photos by www.lovellphoto.com  If you are planning to be at the upcoming annual Sturgis Motorcycle rally, make a point of zooming to the East end of Sturgis to Guy Edward’s  Caddys Whiskey Bar. Get a close look at this Sturgis Rat Harley-Davidson XL Chopper in person, and sit and sip a cold one of whatever it is you drink while watcing the steady stream bikes go by. Caddys is the perfect place for people and motorcycle watching...

GIVE A SHOT GUYS...   By Icabod Yohansen   No….…the kids at the Childrens Care Hospital aren’t drinking whiskey, Buck Lovell is collecting shot glasses to be auctioned off at the annual Hamster dinner and charity auction. This annual event raises buckets of cash for Childrens Care Hospital, and hopefully this year’s event will not be the exception.  Buck is attempting to acquire 100 shot glasses by the dinner date but has only collected 20 so far. Get off your collective but...

THE GOOD OLD DAYS LOOKED LIKE THIS! Photos By ....................  www.hardtailmagazine.com     Harley-Davidson’s UL Flathead motorcycle was a very popular choice for customizing in the late 1950’s early 1960’s. The motor was easy to maintain and very reliable with proper maintenance. The Flathead motor had enough of torque and horsepower to push a lightweight rigid frame machine along at freeway speed of 65 MPH but suffered from a breathing problem. Modern overhead valve motors...

Progressive Suspension - 970 Series Piggyback Shocks for Baggers!  High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence, yet Progressive Suspension seems to know these are the motorcycles that need it the most. Progressive has taken their top shelf 970 Series damper and engineered a remote reservoir to create what is likely the apex of Bagger suspension. They began with high pressure gas charged dampers, incorporated deflective disc...

ROARING TOYZ PINSTRIPE  FLOORBOARDS   By Buck Lovell    photos by Buck Lovell Installing the Roaring Toyz Pinstripe Floorboards is so simple even I, Buck Lovell was able to do it. Loosen and dismount four bolts, four nuts,, remove the stock boards. Set the Pinstripe boards in position, reinstall the four bolts, and four nuts. Tighten same, and you’re ready to ride. Watch how it’s done. For all further information anbout Roaring Toyz Bagger components contact: www.roaringtoyz.com ...

S&S CYCLE /FLATHEAD POWER AT AMCA MEET Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcycle.org Oley Fairgrounds at 26 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA USA Visit Flathead Power by S&S at booth 213  Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27. Gates open at 8:00 a.m.   If you’re into vintage American iron, the S&S Flathead Power® line-up of vintage V-Twin Flathead motor parts and components is right up your alley. You can view all the S&S products on the S&S website at www....

V-LINE TURBO BOARDS V-LINE FLOOR BOARDS FROM TRASK PERFORMANCE   Trask Performance V-Line CNC machined floorboards fit all Harley-Davidson FLH applications, and design and manufactured longer than the stock boards for a more comfortable foot position. The extra length allows the rider to change boot position on long rides. Trask V-Line boards have an attractive, Vee design with knurled centers for added boot grip, and are show-chrome plated for a little extra bling. For all further i...

CASA MIRANDA – MIAMI CIGAR & COMPANY   American made, this cigar comes from the El Titan de Bronze factory in Little Havana, Miami, Florida.  Wrapper:         Ecuadorian Habano Binder:             Nicaragua Filler:               Nicaragua Size:                Torpedo                                               Construction: Firm construction with a slightly toothy wrapper that is soft to the touch. Prelight: Rich Barnyard and hay with a soft nutty an...