Topic: 2011 Sturgis | Baggers, Babes, Bikes, Busts and Buffalo (Read 33710 times)

DesertHOG · « **on:** August 14, 2011, 08:01:59 PM »

After getting my project bike finished just in time for Sturgis this year, I put here on a trailer and headed towards the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along the way I stopped off in Colorado Springs, Co to meet "Crusty", one of our CVOHarley members and a Chief in the Air Force.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:06:19 PM »

I got into Rapid City on Sunday and meeting up with "Chuck R" from CVOHarley who was sharing the room with my for 3 of my 6 nights in South Dakota. On Monday I went to check out Sturgis and the Full Throttle Saloon so I could get the lay of the land for the upcoming Baddest Baggers in Sturgis Bike Show on Tuesday.

This was around 9:30am so my parking options were good.

The Staff at the Full Throttle said they didn't know anything about a "bagger" show but that there was a "Chopper" bike show being held today, Monday. So much for my recon, guess I show up on Tuesday like everyone else. At least I know how to find the place now.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:14:02 PM »

Tuesday morning arrives and I am one of the first to show up for the 9am registration. The only other souls in the house are a few of my Albuquerque homeys from La Vida Custom Bikes and the owner of what has to be the World's Largest Bagger.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:17:01 PM »

The following pictures are of the many many baggers that showed up for the bike show. The show had 3 different baggers classes.

Stock - no frame or body modification, just paint and bling
Modified - body modification - stock frame
Radical - chopped, cut, racked or otherwise custom build frame

One of the Bike Show sponsors, Paul Yaffe. Interestingly, thing were pretty disorganized until Paul showed up. All of a sudden registrations were being completed and voting cards were handed out to the contestants who voted on each others bikes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:17:53 PM »

This contestant brought a different kind of bling to the bike show. Rumor was that he hired her as eye candy for the show.

This bike was one of my favorites.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:20:26 PM »

Paul Yaffe, the primary show sponsor for Baddest Bagger in Sturgis Bike Show.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:23:59 PM »

The message on the duct tape is interesting.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:25:43 PM »

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:27:08 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:27:49 PM »

One of the Albuquerque "La Vida" Bikes

DesertHOG · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:29:16 PM »

If you look real close at the bag lids and have some imagination, you can see some interesting things going on. I didn't get a close up and couldn't have posted it if I did. Again, Homeys from La Vida.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:31:40 PM »

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:33:05 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:34:04 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:34:54 PM »

The awards were held indoors around 5pm and it was hard to tell from descriptions just who got what. However, I am pretty sure this bike got Baddest Bagger and you should be seeing it on a American Bagger Magazine cover in 3 or 4 months.

This bike received a special award from American Bagger (contestants didn't vote it a winner) and will be featured on the American Bagger Sturgis Edition cover, if I remember correctly. There were some really trick features on this bike like an electric windshield which you should see fully extended in one of the pictures.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:38:53 PM »

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:41:16 PM »

There was a very good turn out for the Bagger Bike Show at Full Throttle. The bikes just keep on coming in all day long and it was hard to imagine where they all parked but they found there way to the show and the bar.

Note: If you really like this industrial look bike, Coby (the owner/builder) will sell it to you for $98k.

What did the brunette say to the blonde at Sturgis? - "Hey Mom, do you think one of these guys will let a couple of ragged looking chicks like us sit on their bike?"

Quick, get off that bike before the owner shows up!

DesertHOG · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:56:25 PM »

Some of the distractions at the Full Throttle Saloon.

On Wednesday I decided to head out to Deadwood and visit the home of so much great western history and legends.

I think this guy was serenading the young lady with an air guitar (?)

DesertHOG · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:59:35 PM »

As you come into Deadwood from Sturgis you will encounter a few gaming establishments. One of them, Cadillac Jack's caught my eye because of the "Free Bikini Car Wash".

DesertHOG · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:00:27 PM »

Apparently some of the girls were "familiar" with each other.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #25 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:01:54 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #26 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:02:43 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #27 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:03:17 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #28 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:04:21 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #29 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:05:09 PM »

The Cadillac Jack's Spokesmodels really like my bike and offered to pose on it for me.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #30 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:23:11 PM »

On Thursday, I visited downtown Sturgis to find the Harley-Davidson display of the 2012 models and to enter the H-D Ride-in Bike Show. Along the way this young lady saw me and my bike and asked if I'd take a picture of her on my bike (using her cell phone). I caught a few pics for myself.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #31 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:31:03 PM »

After that spicy distraction, I finally found the 2012 Harleys and took some pictures of the CVO Road Glides. I found a friendly marketing/sales type representative there named Bob and shared a few observations with him.

1. 2011 CVO Ultra Road Glides needed an EAGLE
2. 2012 CVO Road Glide Customs don't need a SKULL
3. 2012 CVO Road Glide Customs need an EAGLE
4. Handlebars on both 2011 and 2012 don't really fit big guys, the pullback is too much
5. If I were in the market for a new CVO RG, I'd want the 400w Amp and Speakers like the CVO SG

Bob was friendly and listened to me share my opinions. He admitted the following,
1. They were trying to "Badden" up the image of the 2012 CVO Road Glide Customs
2. They are building the bikes to try and fit the average to smaller rider, even the Road Glides.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #32 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:32:42 PM »

When the sun came out I tried to get some more shots of the glisten and glimmer in the paint. The maple paint really brightened up and dazzled quite a bit. I am thinking the maple is a slight favorite over the skunk in my book.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #33 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:35:12 PM »

This lady with the beautiful smile was enjoying viewing the 2012's with the rest of the crowd.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #34 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:41:10 PM »

Apparently Harley didn't advertise their Ride-in Bike Show very well as they really weren't that many attendees. Some of the classes only had 1 bike show up (Sportser and V-Rod). A few of the classes were represented very well with a good turn out. Here are some of the bikes that entered the show and a few of the winners that were asked to ride up to the stage for pictures. My class was Custom Baggers and I was one of three entrants so they awarded a runner up and first place which I took.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #35 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:41:49 PM »

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #39 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:45:44 PM »

Some of the ladies viewing the bikes at the show.

If you caught a good look at her face you would understand why she's wearing this t-shirt.

And that ends it for the HD Ride-in Bike Show

smiley1049 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:46:19 PM »

Hey Simon how many times are you going to get your bike washed I was there only 3 days and you had your bike washed like 4 times and then I see pictures of you having it washed again I guess you just like A clean bike.
Chuck

DesertHOG · « **Reply #41 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:49:23 PM »

Friday was "play tourist" day and I set off to view some of the popular sites. First up is Mount Rushmore which I hadn't seen since my trip "out west" after graduating High School back in '73.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #42 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:49:55 PM »

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #44 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:52:49 PM »

After visiting Mount Rushmore it was off to visit the Buffalo in Custer State Park.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #45 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:53:58 PM »

Eat grass and look at clouds all day. What a life.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #46 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:57:52 PM »

From Custer State Park on to Custer, South Dakota where I encountered this interesting take on a Trike by Thoroughbred Motorsports.

I had a nice little chat with this lady and she remarked that this was her first time to the Sturgis Bike Rally. I told her I hoped she'd get a chance to visit the rally more often. The trike belonged to her daughter.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #47 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:58:21 PM »

DesertHOG · « **Reply #48 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:01:12 PM »

During my week at the rally I discovered the following beer which had a really light easy going taste and went down smooth and easy. I am thinking that all Road Glide fans ought to start buying this brew.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #49 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:03:00 PM »

Got all packed up on Saturday and headed home back to Albuquerque. After being on the road for 15 hours straight it was good to be home again.

Everything packed and ready to roll...........

DesertHOG · « **Reply #50 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:15:15 PM »

Quote from: Chuck R on August 14, 2011, 09:46:19 PM

Hey Simon how many times are you going to get your bike washed I was there only 3 days and you had your bike washed like 4 times and then I see pictures of you having it washed again I guess you just like A clean bike.
Chuck

As GregKhougaz stated in another thread, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness."

Mano · « **Reply #51 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:43:07 PM »

Quote from: DesertHOG on August 14, 2011, 08:27:49 PM

One of the Albuquerque "La Vida" Bikes

This one is the winner....

....GO STEELERS GO.....

Hawg · « **Reply #52 on:** August 14, 2011, 10:54:39 PM »

Great Pics DesertHOG

Thanks for posting.

Mano · « **Reply #53 on:** August 14, 2011, 11:00:27 PM »

Thanks for sharing.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #54 on:** August 14, 2011, 11:53:16 PM »

I thought my picture count was a little on the shy side. Here are a few more pictures from the HD Ride-in Bike Show. After the 2 shots of the Synergy Green Trike are some of the winners and a picture of the plaque the winners received.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #55 on:** August 14, 2011, 11:53:51 PM »

JCZ · « **Reply #56 on:** August 15, 2011, 12:21:08 AM »

Congratulations on the 1st. Simon!

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #57 on:** August 15, 2011, 02:34:43 AM »

Quote from: DesertHOG on August 14, 2011, 10:01:12 PM

During my week at the rally I discovered the following beer which had a really light easy going taste and went down smooth and easy. I am thinking that all Road Glide fans ought to start buying this brew.

I have been drinking that for several years now, around 07 or 08 is when I learned about it.

In 09 in Key west at Buffets bar, I learned about the loaded shark, which is putting a shot of tequila in the bottle.

JoMo · « **Reply #58 on:** August 15, 2011, 08:45:24 AM »

Great Great pics Simon thank you for sharing and congrats on the win

Jo Mo NYC

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #59 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:01:19 AM »

Thanks for sharing the awesome photo's!! DB

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #60 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:32:15 AM »

Quote from: Mano on August 14, 2011, 10:43:07 PM

This one is the winner.... ....GO STEELERS GO.....

I think you are biase ...

vrog · « **Reply #61 on:** August 15, 2011, 10:59:50 AM »

Congrats and thanks for all of the pics!

bbrown · « **Reply #62 on:** August 15, 2011, 12:25:06 PM »

admccrea · « **Reply #63 on:** August 15, 2011, 12:42:12 PM »

Awesome, Thank you!

hooligan · « **Reply #64 on:** August 15, 2011, 01:02:59 PM »

Great Pics

Thanks for Sharing

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #65 on:** August 15, 2011, 02:28:12 PM »

Great job on the bike and pictures, Simon! Thanks for sharing.

GK

Pegus · « **Reply #66 on:** August 15, 2011, 02:58:46 PM »

Thanks for sharing your great pics.
Amazing bikes!!

SBB · « **Reply #67 on:** August 15, 2011, 03:04:50 PM »

So who won first place?

SBB

hacksaw · « **Reply #68 on:** August 15, 2011, 03:11:06 PM »

Awesome Pictures, Thanks.

DesertHOG · « **Reply #69 on:** August 15, 2011, 05:18:44 PM »

Quote from: SBB on August 15, 2011, 03:04:50 PM

So who won first place?

SBB

Six pictures down on this page, orange bike.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=65695.15

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #70 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:34:45 PM »

Great job Simon ... some nice pictures and sure looked like you had a great time. Your bike looks GREAT and congrats
on your 1st place trophy.

BUCKNUT

Screamin · « **Reply #71 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:48:42 PM »

Quote from: SBB on August 15, 2011, 07:44:27 PM

First place was an orange bike.

SBB

No surprise there

SBB · « **Reply #72 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:51:31 PM »

Quote from: BUCKNUT GREG on August 15, 2011, 07:34:45 PM

Great job Simon ... some nice pictures and sure looked like you had a great time. Your bike looks GREAT and congrats
on your 1st place trophy.

BUCKNUT

First place was an orange bike.

SBB

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #73 on:** August 15, 2011, 08:04:21 PM »

Quote from: SBB on August 15, 2011, 07:51:31 PM

First place was an orange bike.

SBB

See post 54 plaque is his from another showing. Chit Head

SBB · « **Reply #74 on:** August 15, 2011, 08:15:55 PM »

Quote from: BUCKNUT GREG on August 15, 2011, 08:04:21 PM

See post 54 plaque is his from another showing. Chit Head

Your a little confused.
In my post I asked who won first place.
His response was the orange bike.
So if his bike is orange he must have won the first place I asked about.
And I'm color blind.

SBB

DesertHOG · « **Reply #75 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:14:47 PM »

Quote from: SBB on August 15, 2011, 08:15:55 PM

Your a little confused.
In my post I asked who won first place.
His response was the orange bike.
So if his bike is orange he must have won the first place I asked about.
And I'm color blind.

SBB

Ok guys.. I am not sure what the argument is about. Sometimes things are lost in translation here on this forum. When Chip asked about 1st place, I assumed he was asking about the "Baddest Bagger in Sturgis Bike Show. I replied that the "Orange Bike" is that one (I believe) won the show overall. There were 9 other awards, 3 each for Radical, Modified and Stock. I have no idea which bikes got those awards.

Regarding my showings and results;

1. Baddest Bagger - did not win or place .. I had fun showing my bike and got a lot of complements on it from the many viewers.
2. H-D Bike Show - I received 1st place in Class 11, Custom Baggers - a judged event. The plaque in the pictures is from the H-D Bike Show

Here's the BADDEST BAGGER picture again.

Simon

SBB · « **Reply #76 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:29:38 PM »

No argument just needing some clarification.
Thanks!

SBB

Mano · « **Reply #77 on:** August 15, 2011, 09:37:12 PM »

Quote from: BUCKNUT GREG on August 15, 2011, 09:32:15 AM

I think you are biase ...

Ya think.....

Jock · « **Reply #78 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:19:33 PM »

Thanks for sharing the photogrpahs...sorry we did not hook up in Sturgis but it looks like you were busy!

DesertHOG · « **Reply #79 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:56:03 PM »

Quote from: Jock on August 16, 2011, 07:19:33 PM

Thanks for sharing the photogrpahs...sorry we did not hook up in Sturgis but it looks like you were busy!

Oh yeah, I got around a bit. The 2 days of shows tied me down a little but I got out and about some anyway.
Let's make sure to get together next time for sure.

Simon

grayghost731 · « **Reply #80 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:21:23 PM »

gettin in on this a little late thanks for sharing the pics and i really respect the work on your bike NICE JOB

sorry guys about the spacing on words checking the CVO site is all i know how to do dont knoww much about
computers

DesertHOG · « **Reply #81 on:** August 23, 2011, 07:29:54 PM »

Quote from: grayghost731 on August 23, 2011, 06:21:23 PM

gettin in on this a little late thanks for sharing the pics and i really respect the work on your bike NICE JOB

sorry guys about the spacing on words checking the CVO site is all i know how to do dont knoww much about
computers

Hey GrayGhost .. welcome to CVOHarley.com and thanks for the kind comments. Here's a link to the complete project build if you are interested.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=60024.0

grayghost731 · « **Reply #82 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:03:11 PM »

DesertHog checked out your build site Had to look a few times just to take it all in it is even more impressive
some of the stuff you did I didnt notice at first glance the detail put into that bike is AWSOME that paint is SWEET
NICE JOB
GrayGhost731

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