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B I K E S
1999 FLHTCUI H94064A • $9,999
2001 FXD H94037A • $7,899
2005 FXSTI H6472A • $11,995
1996 FLHRI H8541A • $8,999
1993 XL883 H95040B • $3,499
2002 FLHTCUI H7094A • $13,495
1999 FLHTCUI H7149A • $10,999
2006 FLHRCI H8277A • $11,995
2006 FLHTCUI H8406A • $14,995
2001 FLHTCU H8425A • $12,599
2004 FXDXI H8413A • $9,999
2007 XL883C H8623A • $4,995
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M O T O R C L O T H E S
® 97376-10VM Dungeon Windproof Fleece Jacket
2009 Holiday Collections Men: The Heavy Metal Series. Much like the music, the Men’s Holiday 2009 Collection is unrelenting and aggressive. Details are clean and modern enhanced by the play of contrasts – light and dark. With deep mineralinspired colors, inventive graphics and industrial accents like bold rivets and studs, this line radiates confidence, just like our riders. The Dungeon Windproof Fleece Jacket with Guardian Technology is a must have for the holiday season. This jacket features the Guardian Technology at the elbows and shoulders for added abrasion resistance and is windproof to block out the cold winds of winter. Add a little reflective piping for greater visibility and you are all set to brave the South Dakota winter! Available in Black, sizes S-5XL and tall sizes L-3XL.
Women: The Heavy Metal Series, tough, sexy and confident. The Women’s Holiday 2009 collection captures the spirit of the female rider through its structured silhouettes, purposeful graphics, and rich jewel tone colors. Embellished accents, tactile fabrics, and shimmering sheen ensure the feminine mystique stays front and center. Just like the attention she commands.
97517-10VW Gun Metal
97513-10VW Magenta Haze
97363-10VW Fuel Windproof Fleece Hoodie
The Fuel Windproof Fleece Hoodie is 100% knit polyester with Guardian Technology at the elbows and shoulders for added abrasion resistance. Zipper front with bungee cord and toggle on hood to help keep out the chilly winter winds. Available in Black, sizes XS-3W
Tuscadero Down Jacket—PINKY to be exact. This jacket will keep you warm, cozy and quite visible even in a South Dakota blizzard! Available in Magenta Haze and Gun Metal, Sizes XS-3W
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S E R V I C E
Black Hills Harley-Davidson Welcomes New Service Manager Jeff Ulvestad
Jeff Ulvestad Service Manager
Jeff comes to us from Independent Cycle Inc./Legend Air Suspension where he served as the sales manager. His responsibilities there included training new sales representatives from different companies on the products that Legend Air Suspension offers, and traveling to different events around the country. Jeff has six years of experience in the motorcycle industry. He has a degree in auto mechanics from Lake Area Vo-Tech in Watertown, South Dakota. He has always worked on his own vehicles and motorcycles. Jeff also owned a machine shop in Brookings, South Dakota for eight years, spe-
cializing in machine work for all the implement dealers. For fun, Jeff likes to ride his 2002 Road King and a customized 1995 Softail. He also drag races his 1964 Chevy II Wagon in Sturgis. Usually Jeff spends his spare time hanging out in his garage, drinking a beer and tearing things apart. “Our customers are our livelihood. It’s very important to me that we have the reputation in the community as a place where people feel welcome and comfortable walking in the door; that they will be treated the way they want to be treated.”
Your Service Team
Joke of the Month A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his bike when the mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?” The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I make $39,675 a year and you get the really big bucks—$1,695,759—when you and I are doing basically the same work?” The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic, “Try doing it with the engine running.” —Sent By Troy Article taken from Cyril Huze Blog: www.cyrilhuzeblog.com. 7
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B I K E S
1996 XL1200 H93018C • $2,499
1992 FLSTF HA1109A • $7,999
2007 FLHTCU H91067A • $18,999
1992 FLHTC HA1092A • $6,499
1990 FLHTC H92029B • $5,999
2008 FLHTC H8905R • $15,999
1999 FLHRCI H92032A • $10,588
2004 FLHR H93045A • $13,595
2000 FXSTB H94052A • $9,999
2006 FLHRC H95005A • $14,995
2009 XL1200L H95096A • $8,999
2005 FLHT H91050A • $14,495
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October
November
1st – H.O.G. Thursday Night Ride BHHD 6:00 (Golden Phoenix) *A 4-Wheel Ride
1st – Daylight Savings Time Ends
2nd – H.O.G. Board Meeting
8th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
4th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
9th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
5th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
11th – Veteran’s Day
8th – H.O.G. Social BHHD 7:00
12th – H.O.G. Social BHHD 7:00
11th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
15th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
12th – CLOSED COLUMBUS DAY
16th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
18th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
21st – Chili Feed
19th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
22nd –CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
25th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
23rd – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
26th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
26th – Happy Thanksgiving – CLOSED
29th – Ladies Night BHHD
29th – CLOSED SUNDAYS BHHD
31st – Happy Halloween
30th – CLOSED MONDAYS BHHD
4th – H.O.G. Board Meeting BHHD 5:30
Sturgis Rumbles Hopefully this summer has been a great adventure for everyone! The weather has not cooperated as well as we would have liked. It definitely cut our summer short, but autumn is in the air and the colors are spectacular. Be sure to get out, ride and enjoy! Now is the time to start thinking about winterizing your motorcycle. We carry battery tenders, indoor and outdoor motorcycle covers and cleaning supplies. Winter definitely starts early around here. If you have any questions please feel free to call Dave or Doug, and they can answer any questions that you may have. We have a new line of children’s apparel. This line runs from newborns, toddlers into youth sizes. There is a great selection of mix-andmatch pieces. Stop into Sturgis Harley-Davidson and check it out. The holidays are right round the corner. Please stop in and fill out our gift registry. It is easy and fun to fill out and makes shopping painless. Did you know during the invention of the Harley-Davidson, Arthur Davidson had two brothers Walter and William that helped in making this legend a great success? While you are out enjoying the changing of the seasons, stop into Sturgis Harley-Davidson. You will be glad you did — the coffee is always on. ■ 9
H.O.G.
N E W S
Recounting Summer’s Rides, Looking Forward to Fall weekend ride that would appeal to a wide cross section of H.O.G.ers and Why do we ride? The “Michigan 8” boy, did he ever succeed! Nearly 400 is reason enough. A group of eight miles of riding spread over two days Black Hills Chapter members set out to and sandwiched in the middle was a help our fellow H.O.G.er’s in the state night’s stay in Murdo. That’s right, of Michigan celebrate their inaugural Murdo! And Murdo represented itself state H.O.G. rally. We knew when we well with a tour of the auto museum followed by social rolled out on a crisp time, a ride-in bike Wednesday morning, and show, then dinner before we crossed the and games. This Mackinaw Bridge the folweekend had all the lowing Sunday, that we’d makings of what leave our mark on their makes H.O.G. rides festivities—but we weren’t so much fun and sure just how big a mark it dare I say interestwould be. ing. As with all our Tired, wet and a bit functions, it’s the cold, we found our way unexpected hapthrough registration Friday penings that set afternoon, checked into H.O.G. Director them apart. our rooms and made our So, have you heard the story of way to a poolside party. What followed was pure H.O.G.! Chased by paparazzi Earl? Earl is a Harley rider from looking for photos of our one-of-a-kind, Kentucky that was out on a ride without specially made T-shirts announcing the a destination and no timeline. He’d Black Hills Chapter and commemorat- been out a couple of weeks and the only ing Michigan’s first State H.O.G. rally, plan he had was to ride the northern we officially marked our territory by states. He found Murdo and decided to prominently flying our chapter flag for bed down and kick back for a bit. When all to see. Greeted with cheers and pop- he saw the Black Hills Chapter gatherping flashbulbs we quickly became best ing at the Rusty Spur his curiosity got friends to more than 1,500 fellow the best of him and he had to find out H.O.G.ers telling stories and having a what was going on. Rolling in on his great time. Yeah, we rode—nearly 2007 Road King he made quite the 3,000 miles in all—but equally as entrance and drew an excited crowd. important we had a whole lot of fun! His chrome bike, and I do mean chrome We thank Michigan H.O.G. for throw- bike, was quite the attention getter. He hung out a bit, sipped on a coke, ing a great party and welcoming their friends from the west with such enthu- answered a few questions and asked a few of his own. Not being one for siasm. How about that chapter Trip Back crowds or the attention, he politely In Time weekend ride? Dave Davis set excused himself, thanked me for the out to put together a simple H.O.G. coke in a way only a Southern gentleby Matt McCormick
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man could, then went on his way. As Earl rode down Main Street and disappeared out of sight I thought, now
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there’s a man with the world by the tail.
Clay & Cheryl Trulson
Riding his Harley, seeing the country,
Dealer Reps 605-381-0467 cctrulson@aol.com
meeting new and interesting people, on his time, without a plan or the confines of structure. He was at peace with himself, his chrome Harley, and was living life his way—free! If you’re out there
Matt McCormick Director 605-399-1898 Matt.mccormich.g1qa@statefarm.com
reading this Earl … living the dream,
Loren Stanley
you’re an inspiration to a bunch of fel-
Asst. Director 605-786-1330 Stanley@rap.midco.net
low Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Live free, ride free, Mr. Earl!
Alex Kulesza
September was a busy month with tons of H.O.G. stuff going on. Thursday
Treasurer 605-343-9097 alexmikal@msn.com
Night Rides were great but unfortunately, like all good things do, they came to an end. We now transition into our fall/winter routine with the return of monthly
socials.
Check
out
www.bhhog.net for information of what to expect at remaining 2009 socials. Get them on your calendar and plan to join your fellow Harley-Davidson enthusi-
Neal Schlottman Secretary 605-390-3636 neals@secoconstruction.com
Dennis Meyers Cindy Meyers Bobbi Cramer Jim Boulter Mike Williams Nancy Williams Members at Large
ast. Also coming to an end will be our
Nick Davis
summer-long riding contest Ride and
Road Captain
Have Fun. Get your remaining photos
Loren Stanley
taken before the weather turns totally
Bike Show Chair
uncooperative, complete your entry
Ahrlin Engel
form (including your photos) and get
Safety Officer
them turned in at the dealership. We’ll
Luceine Holen
get the judges to sign off on them and
Photographer
begin dolling out the prizes. It’s been a busy and active summer
Todd Holen Web Site Coordinator
of Harley-Davidson riding and H.O.G.
Dave Davis
events. Hope you’ve had a great sum-
Historian
mer of riding and if you have any sug-
Marty Beasley
gestions on topics for our monthly
BH Area Biker Rep
socials I’d love to hear them. Keeping the shiny side up! ■
Ron Colerick BH Area Biker Rep
Winter Care for Your Motorcycle Important Storage Steps by Kevin Crockett Fairly soon there will come a time when the weather will drop and you will put your bike in storage for the long cold months. Storing a bike properly can have a significant impact not only in its physical appearance, but also its mechanical reliability. The following are steps that you should take when preparing to store your motorcycle for the winter. 1. Clean, wax and detail the motorcycle. Wash all dirt, road grime and grit off of the bike. Make sure to get the hard-to-reach areas. Then apply a layer of wax or protectants to plastic, rubber, vinyl, leather, etc. 2. Stabilize the gasoline. You don’t want to store the bike with a minimum amount of gasoline in the tank. An empty tank or nearly empty tank can cause condensation to build, which could cause rust. Fill the tank and add a fuel stabilizer. Fuel stabilizers prevent gum and varnish from building up in the fuel line and carburetor.
3. Change the oil. Give your bike fresh oil for the long months of storage. 4. Change the coolant. Fresh coolant will prevent rust and corrosion from setting in during the winter storage. 5. Lubricate the cylinders. When you decide you will not be running the bike for the rest of the season, remove the spark plugs and pour two tablespoons of fresh oil into the spark plug ports. Put the plugs back in (but don’t install the caps) and turn the bike over once or twice. This allows extra lubrication to reach the upper cylinder walls, which prevents rusting. 6. When batteries are not used for a long time the natural process of sulfation is accelerated. Sulfation is the process that happens to a lead-acid battery (like a motorcycle battery) that causes it to lose its ability to hold a charge when it’s kept in a discharged state for an extended period of time. In order to prevent this from happening prematurely, take these steps. Fill
each cell of the battery with distilled water. If the battery is not fully charged then charge it. Disconnect the battery from the motorcycle and connect it to a trickle charger. A trickle charger charges the battery at the same rate that it’s discharging. If your motorcycle will be stored in an unheated space, consider removing the battery from the bike altogether and placing it someplace that will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing. 7. Lube and grease the appropriate parts such as the chain, swing arm, etc. Apply a light film of oil to exposed unpainted surfaces. 8. Inflate the tires to their proper inflation. Support the motorcycle under the frame. You want to take all of the weight off of your tires. 9. Cover the motorcycle. Cover the exhaust and intake manifolds. Taking these steps will protect your motorcycle during its storage. ■ 11
RECIPE
Biker Billy Cooks Up Something Spicy for the Fall Season Here in the mountains of Western North Carolina the signs are easy to read; fog filled valleys in the mornings and the first scarlet blush of color on the trees. The kids are off to school again and the perforated leather is too cool for a morning ride. Fall foliage and the sweetest riding times of the year are just around the corner. It’s time to harvest the last of 2009, get set for the important holiday season, and to look ahead to a better 2010. If you are looking for ways to add extra appeal and excitement to your fall and pre-holiday events, we should talk. My hilarious shows, fiery foods and good old-time biker fun combine perfectly to heat up your next event. As always I’d like to share a recipe with you, so below you will find a hearty soup that will warm you after a cool fall foliage ride. Enjoy the soup and the last of the riding season. Eat hot and ride safe!
Not Gentle Lentil Soup Makes 6 to 8 Servings This recipe offers all the comfort of lentil soup, but it is loaded with high-performance taste. It will give your taste buds a real thrill. • 2 cups dried lentils, picked clean and rinsed
• 1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce, minced
• 10 cups clear Triple-Shot Hot Stock
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cool water
• 3 tablespoons flour
Combine the lentils and stock in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 4 hours or until the lentils are tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove 1 cup of the lentils. Puree the lentils with 1 cup of the broth in a blender for 1 minute until smooth. Return the puree to the soup stir well, and continue to simmer. While the soup is simmering melt the butter in a small sauté pan over a medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, black pepper, salt, and cumin for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is golden brown. Slowly stir in the flour and sauté for about 5 minutes while constantly stirring until the flour turns a golden brown. Remove the sauté pan from the heat and slowly add the cool water while stirring. Stir with a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth and the pan is cleaned. Pour this mixture into the soup while stirring. Simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour more over very low heat, stirring often. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste before serving. Recipe reprinted with permission from “Biker Billy Cooks with Fire,” published by Whitehorse Press, Center Conway, New Hampshire. ©Bill Hufnagle 1995, 2004. ■
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