The countdown is on for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and this year’s event promises to be the most thrilling and action-packed rally yet, with new attractions, landmark experiences, and major expansions across the city and Black Hills area. Michael Lichter Update Renowned photographer Michael Lichter is the Flying Piston Benefit’s Read more…
The sun hasn’t even cracked the horizon when muffled V-twin growls start echoing off the Black Hills. Steel boots thud onto gravel outside the Big Engine Bar. And the smell of skillet-fried bacon snakes through the air like it’s got unfinished business. In the doorway stands Michael Lichter. His Bush Read more…
Step into the world of two-wheel wonders with the Tiny Strider Customs Bike Program! It’s not just any bike makeover – it’s a gathering of the greatest minds in custom bike building, all coming together for a good cause. This program has drawn the attention of renowned builders who bring Read more…
This is the 11th year and the 2025 Flying Piston Benefit. Come join us at our breakfast fundraiser at the Buffalo Chips®. Our primary focus is to help kindergartners from across the United States to learn to ride on 2 wheels. We would like to thank our sponsors for supporting Read more…
The Flying Piston Benefit is on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. The Flying Piston Benefit, Teddy Morse’s Harley-Davidson and All Kids Bike RJ Longstreet Elementary School celebrated the introduction of the balance bike program with a kickoff event Read more…
The Z1R Jackal Helmet is featureed in the Paint Slinger Shootout Painting Z1R Jackal Helmet We began looking for a manufacturer in the fall of 2023 to team with the Flying Piston Benefit auction and the Paint Slinger Shootout program. We found the perfect firm, Parts Unlimited and their Z1R Read more…
Ever seen someone on social media that you new they would be a hoot to talk with and a blast to party with? That is Guy Salazar—a fun-loving artist from the left coast and this is his story. Intro: HI! I’m a growing artist from Huntington Beach, CA now painting Read more…
About the Ricky “Bongos” Galecki Custom Strider Build Ricky Bongos has been a staple in the Chopper community by building custom motorcycles professionally since 2001. Upon his move to Las Vegas from NYC in 2008, he began designing and fabricating his own line of custom chopper parts. He brought his Read more…
Bear Haughton from Whiteknuckler Brand provides (3) custom knives for the Sturgis edition of the 2024 FLying Piston Benefit auction and Builder Breakfast. The auction is a good time for all. It kicks off on the morning of August 4th. Go to the Home Page for all the details of Read more…
Artist Guy Salazar Creates Mr. Mushroom Head Deck for the “Art on Deck” Competition” Guy Explains the Board Design: At first I was going to go in a different direction with the board. With the storm hitting I lost a lot of time. I wanted it to maintain the gnarly Read more…