There are many places that have not and will never go woke, but they are money makers for the main stream. A groups a friends and ride all over north america and find so many amazing things without all this garbage. Many people are weak and need others to validate them since the the begining of time. If you can see that you can avoid that. Best thing i ever did was live in the developing country to see what the happening to Americans. Its sad, but the downfall has to happen to correct the mental sickness.
The cops have all the power now, I haven’t been around real bikers in about 30 years, what a bunch of clowns, just like apple blossom, it’s a street carnival now.
Years ago there were lots of nearly naked women, about 10 percent of em were good lookin'. I see the numbers have dropped to zero. This is a biker paradise? More like a horror show.
In 1965, the oldest boomer was 19. In 2024, the youngest boomer is 60! It’s the same people who were going to Sturgis 40 years ago, and every time a 70 year old complains about the lack of young hot girls walking around half naked, it makes me just about throw up!
@@blahblahblah6499 People at Sturgis eat steak and potatoes. People at Coachella eat tofu and seaweed !!! People in Sturgis love America. People at Coachella hate it !!! I'll take Sturgis any day. 🇺🇸
Rally seems a lot trashier than in past years. I think it's cruel for people to subject their animals to the heat, noise, and general insanity. There were some beautiful bikes.
On a positive note, my 2nd youngest daughter, 21, just picked up a clean HD sportster she is running to work in good every chance. Taught her to ride at 11, have been doing so since. Her fiancee is a young talented top mechanic for Harley Davidson. There is always hope.
I'm 66, was in Sturgis in '78. Drove a Kawasaki 650. People sure look strange NOW. Back then there were many GANGS driving to get there that we saw on the way.. I live in Las Vegas now and drive a 649 cc Moto Morini X-CAPE. (the engine is a patent from a Kawasaki 650) I thought about returning for the event some year. Thanks for making my mined up NOT YO RETURN. Don't want to RUIN my past memories.
Bikers and RAP do not mix. Leave it to the kids to drag that stuff into Sturgis. The good ole days are gone. Now its about RAP, fast cars and girls off of Aurora street in Seattle. Don't forget those motorcycles wit the huge front tires. UGH !!!!
They play what the people like that are spending money. If they were still playing Skynard there would be 15 people there. 6 in wheel chairs 4 with walkers 5 with personal care assistants and the coordinators would owe the town money when they left. I don't like new music either but I know what it takes to keep people coming to an event.
@@porcupineparty8598 It looks like it has changed into a freak show and will likely still be a thing just a different thing than it used to be, it's very sad that the world has changed for the worse!
@@albertgarcia6279 This is the same thing old people were saying in 1975. Since 1975, we’ve become the old people. It’s someone else’s time now. Let it go.
I got some bike show footage there are some amazing bikes and so many bike shows u can't even see them all let alone film them all stay tuned in for lots more Wild
I rode to Sturgis in the mid 80’s with a group of buddies it was an awesome trip. I would not walk across the street to attend that freak show and the bikes are junk as well.
So you rode to sturgis 50 years ago and want it to be the 80s again. I get it. I wish it was the 90s again myself but this was 1 day i filmed some people on main and I had a blast all 12 days I was in Sturgis and I don't even drink I worked everyday so if you got a bike or don't come to the 85th you will meet a lot of awesome people that's for sure
@terry_willis probably not.. I heard those are forbidden and to rare a breed for human eyes to set sight on lol bring a dang moped if you got one I will film it😂
I'm not into the biker culture, but always thought it would be cool to attend a Sturgis Rally, at least one time in my life. After seeing this video, I've crossed it off my bucket list.
This is just what I filmed on main street in one day! There is much more to sturgis and the surrounding areas, I've been going to sturgis since 1995 never been disappointed once, thanks for watching!
It's way more than that I meet the best people every year, it's a social gathering where mid west folk treat people right, u fall down, there is someone to pick u up in a blink of an eye!!
Turning??? LOL Its been a creep and freak show since the 70s. I knew cops that would take vacation to work Sturgis for the money and the wild world of weirdness. The big difference is far fewer murders, stabbings, non-fatal shootings and bloody beatdowns between scumbag gangs. The town folk got tired of the violent Aholes and so did most others.
I'm 66, was in Sturgis in '78. Drove a Kawasaki 650. People sure look strange NOW. Back then there were many GANGS driving to get there that we saw on the way.. I live in Las Vegas now and drive a 649 cc Moto Morini X-CAPE. (the engine is a patent from a Kawasaki 650) I thought about returning for the event some year. Thanks for making my mined up NOT YO RETURN. Don't want to RUIN my past memories.
Don't let a video change your mind about something you love to do it's changed but this was an 8 hour span there is a ton more going on and a lot of awesome people to meet. I will also note it's safer than it used to be, been going for 25 years and yes the gangs were heavy back then now they are here but more low key in the shadows so to say, still here tho
I went to Sturgis in 2011, 2012 from Virginia, I dont know what this is. Looks like a bunch of kids at a freak festival! Back then, Sturgis was rockin!!
I would love to see a grossly overweight man or woman riding on that main street in one of the Walmart motorized shopping carts/chairs. Now that would make me laugh.
I ride all over the US during riding season, but I've never been to Sturgis during the rally, mostly because of the dangerous riding conditions in the area with inexperienced riders and drunks...It is fun to watch people unload their bike trailers50 miles out, so they can "ride to Sturgis." On the flip side, the video is well done!
Thanks! Yeah, it's dangerous. No more than I25 in Denver or other big city's though. People really need to relax and stop worrying what the Jone's are doing just get out and enjoy life none of us know when our last day might be. I appreciate you for the compliment though!! travel safe, defensive driving always.
Most of the bikers do ccr George thurgood and lynard skynard but you do have younger groups nowadays and enjoying their life to ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love the bikers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ my favorite are choppers ❤❤❤❤
I’m an 80 year old guy with an old Lambretta motor scooter. Sturgis, here I come! And you can bet I’ll be using Amsoil! One thing more; all the critics saying that Sturgis has wandered from its roots have obviously never seen this 80 year-old with his “mama” tearin’ up the streets of Sturgis in his Lambretta.
It all depends on what you want to do. If it's all about the ride, yes, go in the off-season far less traffic and better prices. The black hills can be busy all summer, with RVers and tourists as well. Thanks for stopping by my channel!! Safe travels.
We went when The old Full Throttle Saloon was still there. I think it was destroyed by fire a year afterwards. I've got videos of our trip on my channel. Got to see ZZ Top. It even snowed! Crazy fun! Thanks for posting.
Yeah I liked the old FTS better. The new one is still awesome though!! Didn't know zz top had played there!! Snow wow!! Thanks for watching I will have to check out your vids!! I saw zz top 25 years ago at the chip when things were a lot crazier!! Fun times!
@@TonyLightTravels It was in 2014 when we went. It was fun. I hated to know all that old memorabilia in the FTS burnt up! wow..... can't replace history like some of those things. We went up in the Badlands and it was awesome! There was a train museum too I have a video of and an awesome convoy we saw from a train ride. I shot the machine gun which was fun fun! Got it on my channel too. I'll check out your other videos. Happy days to you! Teri
Yeah but so what, 40 years ago I was one of those strapping young men, now I go to reminisce, ride to Devil's Tower or the Badlands, and just have a good time away from the riff raff
DEI and Equality in outcome, not based on merit. Harley corporate CEO and Board of directors has gone woke. Not what HD customers are about or wanting to support their beliefs.
A local gal Patti Jo Craig died out there during Sturgis this year. T boned a pickup truck with her Harley. I have to wonder if she would have survived if she would have been wearing a helmet. Bless her soul.
That's so sad. Yeah, it can be very dangerous on the roads in and around sturgis. We saw a few accidents and my heart goes out to all their family and friends.
In 1982 I rode up there from Bogue Chitto Mississippi on a 68/69/70 Harley 350 Sprint that I pieced together from a scrap pile behind Jefferies Harley Davidson shop. I rode all the way there. Plenty of friendly freaks along the way back then. Great times!
Very cool! There are still lots of great people that come in fact I met some awesome people this year always do!! The nay sayers have a picture of the old days I've been going for 25 years only thing that changed is its safer and more spread out from main street. More people dress up maybe as well
You all think Sturgis has changed. Of course it has, but it has always been a freak show as you call it, and the bikes have always been creative and different. The crowd seems predominantly older, but that's dedication. I see this as a good time where people with similar likes can get together for a good time and a celebration of freedom on the open road. I'm always sad when it's over and the crowds go home.
For sure, well said!! Thanks for watching More videos will be on the way making it sort of an extension to the rally!! Safe travels, have a excellent day!!
( Read) Might want to check your Side markers. Harley is leading the way in Woke ideals now. Surprised you hadn't heard. If Sturgis isnt careful it will turn into a woke festival. Remember the take over is slow and gradual.
The bikers still rule!!! Without them this is non existant!!! They come here to enjoy each other's company and their love for their rides!!! 😼 😎 .... and people watching.... we all are people watching..... to sit and look what people are up to, dress, behave and ride... 😳
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Why does it have to be just Sturgis open your eyes!!! The whole world has gone to hell in a hand basket.
Because this is the one segment of society that SHOULD HAVE held out. It's a waste of time and money to go now. Just as woke as Disney now
@@lorihoop3831 same could be said about school and church. Again the whole world is diseased
There are many places that have not and will never go woke, but they are money makers for the main stream. A groups a friends and ride all over north america and find so many amazing things without all this garbage. Many people are weak and need others to validate them since the the begining of time. If you can see that you can avoid that. Best thing i ever did was live in the developing country to see what the happening to Americans. Its sad, but the downfall has to happen to correct the mental sickness.
Isn’t Jesus supposed to fix everything??
@@jayairBofR Amen brother!
3/4 of these bikes are there on trailers. It not like the 70s and 80s. People would ride there 🎉
It's still a blast!!
Back in those days, the town was taken over. Police were scared. Burnout contests on main street. These days, its just a freak show for money
The cops have all the power now, I haven’t been around real bikers in about 30 years, what a bunch of clowns, just like apple blossom, it’s a street carnival now.
Over priced , over weight , under powered , bad brakes , and ill handling chassis..hey lets party.. no thanks
Rode mine solo 2300 mile round trip for a charity purpose, 2012 CVO, still here!! Great time!
Went from a true motorcycle rally back when to a freak show for people with money.
It's always been pretty freaky at least since I was going to sturgis since late 90s
So very true!
You meant monkey, right?😂
The devil has taken over.😮
@@Moonlight_Gramswild hogs.
CLOWNWORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't see any "Let's Go Brandon" signs. I bet Hunter was there for the "White stuff".
We live in a age where Halloween is 24-7 everyday
@@PeaceMaker669-c1i Yeah… just like déjà vu all over again
Love it ! yeah... Comic-con syndrome.
For reals😄. Dang Circus!
it's sad!
Years ago there were lots of nearly naked women, about 10 percent of em were good lookin'. I see the numbers have dropped to zero. This is a biker paradise? More like a horror show.
I see alot scantily clad overweight biker chicks!! 🚩🤮🚩🤮🚩🤮What happened to the skinny hot ones!!
@@randycraft3166 It does, its like they're all riding around looking for something to do.
The young men today are not the same as the young men of yesterday! Same goes for the women.
Thanks for noticing too
In 1965, the oldest boomer was 19. In 2024, the youngest boomer is 60! It’s the same people who were going to Sturgis 40 years ago, and every time a 70 year old complains about the lack of young hot girls walking around half naked, it makes me just about throw up!
It looks like Sturgis is turning into Coachella.
Only with old folks instead of teeny boppers.
More like San Diego Comic Con IMO. It’s Buffalo Chip that’s becoming Coachella, only with less awesome music.
😂🤣😂 SAD !!!!
People are way more fat though at Sturgis. Coachella is a bunch of fake hippies. Both were cool at one time. Gone are the days...
@@blahblahblah6499 People at Sturgis eat steak and potatoes. People at Coachella eat tofu and seaweed !!! People in Sturgis love America. People at Coachella hate it !!! I'll take Sturgis any day. 🇺🇸
A freak show for exhibitionists. Pet's should not be used for fashion accessories.
People embrace the freakyness that's what Sturgis is built around. Thanks for watching.
So are Pride parades so what's your point??
@TonyLightTravels thanks for catching the cute monkey and his momma. He sure looked happy.
She is pretty funny to watch!!
Thing is it ain't no pride parade not even close to it
Remember that movie with John Travolta? Something about middle age rich men trying to fake bad ass bikers? That’s Sturgis now. Wannabes.
Yes!!!! I Was Thinking About The Same Movie😂
"Wild Hogs"!
Not true
they made your life cushy so be quite!
Orthodontists in leather?
Meet me in Sturgis, I’ll be in a black Harley shirt, jeans &a beard ya can’t miss me
It was great meeting you bro good times!!
I've had nine motorcycles, four of them Harley’s, and there’s not enough money in the world to get me to go to this freak show.
If you like motorcycles you would love it I've been going for 25 years and still love Sturgis
Then stay home. You're missing out
You really think anyone cares about you.
sad desperate people trying to belong to anything.
@@christellewis3030 What A Shit show
Rally seems a lot trashier than in past years. I think it's cruel for people to subject their animals to the heat, noise, and general insanity. There were some beautiful bikes.
For the most part the animals look happy still better than being a stray fending for food every day
Not true at all
Just prooves Ringling Bros. didn't go out of business - they just moved to Strugis!
😂😂😂😂
@@mr.shelly1812 could not have said it better
looks like every trailer park in the USA sent their women to Sturgis
I wonder how much to charge for 30 minutes
The rainbow family gathering way way way way way way way way better than this
On a positive note, my 2nd youngest daughter, 21, just picked up a clean HD sportster she is running to work in good every chance. Taught her to ride at 11, have been doing so since. Her fiancee is a young talented top mechanic for Harley Davidson. There is always hope.
One person's woke view doesn't speak for all the HD owners that's for sure, and good to here! Thanks for watching!
We made it to Sturgis this year. It was a bucket list item. It is really sad what Harley did to Americans after Americans supported Harley.
I'm 66, was in Sturgis in '78. Drove a Kawasaki 650. People sure look strange NOW. Back then there were many GANGS driving to get there that we saw on the way..
I live in Las Vegas now and drive a 649 cc Moto Morini X-CAPE. (the engine is a patent from a Kawasaki 650)
I thought about returning for the event some year. Thanks for making my mined up NOT YO RETURN. Don't want to RUIN my past memories.
Yeah I'm sure it's going to backfire hard for them. So hard to build a brand and yet so easy to destroy it maybe that's what they want who knows
I think "they" want everything America destroyed its way deeper bro which I'm sure you are aware!
13:37 times sure have change for sure,never, ever did i see bikers liking rap music??🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮😥😥
Third world influence.
Most of them are white too. Mystery!!
Those weren't bikers, this has become a freak show not a biker rally.
Bikers and RAP do not mix. Leave it to the kids to drag that stuff into Sturgis. The good ole days are gone. Now its about RAP, fast cars and girls off of Aurora street in Seattle. Don't forget those motorcycles wit the huge front tires. UGH !!!!
@@Jeff-pq3zj But rap is woke and politically correct, you must be wasist for not loving it.😪(Sarcasm)
In a couple of years it will be like the SF Folsom Street fair.
Might as well hold their rally in San Fran.
That's the best comment yet. Hits it right on the nose👍
better have fenders, to keep the human chit off of you
What's next, bikers carrying the rainbow flag?
What the f happened since 1975 really where's the rock music
They play what the people like that are spending money. If they were still playing Skynard there would be 15 people there. 6 in wheel chairs 4 with walkers 5 with personal care assistants and the coordinators would owe the town money when they left. I don't like new music either but I know what it takes to keep people coming to an event.
@@porcupineparty8598 It looks like it has changed into a freak show and will likely still be a thing just a different thing than it used to be, it's very sad that the world has changed for the worse!
@@phillhuddleston9445 You are right! At least as long as the economy doesn't collapse completely. It will just get more weird every year.
All over Sturgis
@@albertgarcia6279 This is the same thing old people were saying in 1975. Since 1975, we’ve become the old people. It’s someone else’s time now. Let it go.
Burning man south dakota style
Just said that. Fking shame.
From bike show to street flop house.
I got some bike show footage there are some amazing bikes and so many bike shows u can't even see them all let alone film them all stay tuned in for lots more Wild
I rode to Sturgis in the mid 80’s with a group of buddies it was an awesome trip. I would not walk across the street to attend that freak show and the bikes are junk as well.
Yep my brother calls them garbage wagons.
Then don't. It's not what it is
So you rode to sturgis 50 years ago and want it to be the 80s again. I get it. I wish it was the 90s again myself but this was 1 day i filmed some people on main and I had a blast all 12 days I was in Sturgis and I don't even drink I worked everyday so if you got a bike or don't come to the 85th you will meet a lot of awesome people that's for sure
Will they let you into Sturgis if you ride a Honda sportbike? Just askin.
@terry_willis probably not.. I heard those are forbidden and to rare a breed for human eyes to set sight on lol bring a dang moped if you got one I will film it😂
I'm not into the biker culture, but always thought it would be cool to attend a Sturgis Rally, at least one time in my life. After seeing this video, I've crossed it off my bucket list.
This is just what I filmed on main street in one day! There is much more to sturgis and the surrounding areas, I've been going to sturgis since 1995 never been disappointed once, thanks for watching!
Your selling yourself short
..it's about the people ..gotta look beneath the surface
Yep, I meet a lot of great people every year !!
Reminds me of a south park episode
Buddy with the mask had me literally spit my drink….freak is right
Yeah the cig in his mouth as he rides by cracks me up every time!! Thanks for watching!!
Probably had warrants hahaha
He was in Sturgis last year
It’s a social media opportunity, that’s about it nowadays 😹
It's way more than that I meet the best people every year, it's a social gathering where mid west folk treat people right, u fall down, there is someone to pick u up in a blink of an eye!!
Turning into a freak show 😂
Always was a freak show
Turning?😂
Turning??? LOL Its been a creep and freak show since the 70s. I knew cops that would take vacation to work Sturgis for the money and the wild world of weirdness. The big difference is far fewer murders, stabbings, non-fatal shootings and bloody beatdowns between scumbag gangs. The town folk got tired of the violent Aholes and so did most others.
Hey everyone, LOOK AT ME IM SO COOL.
It's not a gathering of Mensa candidates and Rhodes scholars!!!
I have a bike and I enjoy riding when I can. I enjoy the beautiful country roads and scenery. Nothing about this spectacle interests me.
I'm 66, was in Sturgis in '78. Drove a Kawasaki 650. People sure look strange NOW. Back then there were many GANGS driving to get there that we saw on the way..
I live in Las Vegas now and drive a 649 cc Moto Morini X-CAPE. (the engine is a patent from a Kawasaki 650)
I thought about returning for the event some year. Thanks for making my mined up NOT YO RETURN. Don't want to RUIN my past memories.
You aren't meant for Sturgis. Stay home!!
Don't let a video change your mind about something you love to do it's changed but this was an 8 hour span there is a ton more going on and a lot of awesome people to meet. I will also note it's safer than it used to be, been going for 25 years and yes the gangs were heavy back then now they are here but more low key in the shadows so to say, still here tho
freak show with
lots of nice bikes 🏍
Unleash the freaks!!
Yea it’s official, the rally is definitely a by gone era
I see a lot of trailer Queen’s and a freak show.
Obviously you weren't there
Have you been down Hollywood blvd lately! That’s where the freaks and idiots are, and it’s everyday ! Not just for special week!
@@RyanTaylor1223 you’re right, i wasn’t there.i was referring to the video i was watching . That’s what I saw and commented on
O . . . M . . . G !!!
I went to Sturgis in 2011, 2012 from Virginia, I dont know what this is. Looks like a bunch of kids at a freak festival! Back then, Sturgis was rockin!!
I have rode up there four times. Don’t look like I need to be going back anytime soon
You should it was a great time
Went to Sturgis 12 years ago and it was still kinda cool. From the looks of what's going on now the whole rally has turned into RINKY DINK 🎪 CIRCUS...
Naw
This is a tremendous amount of work. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated.
Yes it is I will have a lot more vids coming could not film and edit so stay tuned in fir more action
13:55 So that is the new Motorhead? lol. lol. Yeah, Sturgus has changed a bit. I was laughing my head off.
RAP "music" at Sturgis?? There aren't any black riders there!! Blues and Southern Rock, please!!
I got move videos coming
The woke joke😅
Rap is for white teens always was
They all go to Myrtle Beach S.C. and have their own freak show!
Thanks for the insight! I honestly don't feel like I missed anything not being there. I'd rather do Savannah St. Patrick's Day!
This was only like an 8 hour day I filmed so yeah lots to see in Sturgis. Thanks for watching!!
I just watched all the videos and bypassed the trip. Slept in my own bed too 😂
M e too
Yep
Nothing like the real thing my friend I have so many new memories and met some amazing and kind people on my journey. I have lots more videos coming!
Looks like people are having a good time enjoying life with one another reason it's Sturgis ❤❤❤❤❤
Yep Sturgis was so fun all the negative people commenting clearly weren't there. Have a great day!!
Looks like an even better freak show than going to Walmart!
I would love to see a grossly overweight man or woman riding on that main street in one of the Walmart motorized shopping carts/chairs. Now that would make me laugh.
Glad I passed and stayed for the ride in GA.
You're missing out. The Sturgis area has beautiful rides
@@RyanTaylor1223 It does. Rather come out AFTER the crowds for awesome riding without 2 wheel traffic on the slopes in the Black Hills.
-what a change!
I'd rather go to a couple local bars- just to see the Angels ride up!
All hail the Biker Bike Wash!
Wow! Thank you so much for the video! It looks like great fun. Beautiful bikes and fantastic babes 😊!
You're welcome friend! It was so fun!! I've got some awesome films left to make so stay tuned in for more wild stuff from Sturgis!!
Q: What's the difference between a Harley and a vacuum?
A: The position of the dirtbag!
I ride all over the US during riding season, but I've never been to Sturgis during the rally, mostly because of the dangerous riding conditions in the area with inexperienced riders and drunks...It is fun to watch people unload their bike trailers50 miles out, so they can "ride to Sturgis." On the flip side, the video is well done!
Thanks! Yeah, it's dangerous. No more than I25 in Denver or other big city's though. People really need to relax and stop worrying what the Jone's are doing just get out and enjoy life none of us know when our last day might be. I appreciate you for the compliment though!! travel safe, defensive driving always.
Most of the bikers do ccr George thurgood and lynard skynard but you do have younger groups nowadays and enjoying their life to ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love the bikers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ my favorite are choppers ❤❤❤❤
I love choppers too! Thanks for watching!!
I’m an 80 year old guy with an old Lambretta motor scooter. Sturgis, here I come! And you can bet I’ll be using Amsoil! One thing more; all the critics saying that Sturgis has wandered from its roots have obviously never seen this 80 year-old with his “mama” tearin’ up the streets of Sturgis in his Lambretta.
You go Pops!!
That was you? Please don't be startled if I tap you on the shoulder next year to say hello
Grow up
@@PeaceMaker669-c1i And who are you to dictate anything to anyone?
@@gvs5318 I’m an American who believes in free speech for all! That who I am!
That guy with the python ( or Boa) , better keep him away from the monkey and little dogs 😂
Right!
Been there twice seen all I wanted to see better off going to the other small towns than going to Sturgis
Thanks.
You're welcome thanks for watching!! Might have a new video out tomorrow!
Looks like a fair with a few bikes. God Bless
People love to gather. Glad i went there in the off season.
It all depends on what you want to do. If it's all about the ride, yes, go in the off-season far less traffic and better prices. The black hills can be busy all summer, with RVers and tourists as well. Thanks for stopping by my channel!! Safe travels.
First time here, never was a rally type of guy, rode harley 1k miles, this is unbelievable!! Great time!!!
I'm glad you came!! Sturgis is just something you have to experience, and you're here!! Thanks for watching!! Safe travels
these could be 2hrs and we'd all watch every bit. best quality out there, immersive as hell
That means a lot thanks for watching?
7:53...the cutest one there.
Yup and wants to go home.
We went when The old Full Throttle Saloon was still there. I think it was destroyed by fire a year afterwards. I've got videos of our trip on my channel. Got to see ZZ Top. It even snowed! Crazy fun! Thanks for posting.
Yeah I liked the old FTS better. The new one is still awesome though!! Didn't know zz top had played there!! Snow wow!! Thanks for watching I will have to check out your vids!! I saw zz top 25 years ago at the chip when things were a lot crazier!! Fun times!
@@TonyLightTravels It was in 2014 when we went. It was fun. I hated to know all that old memorabilia in the FTS burnt up! wow..... can't replace history like some of those things. We went up in the Badlands and it was awesome! There was a train museum too I have a video of and an awesome convoy we saw from a train ride. I shot the machine gun which was fun fun! Got it on my channel too. I'll check out your other videos. Happy days to you! Teri
They actually display the burnt motorcycles and different things at the new one as art almost and it is interesting!!
Looks like spring break for old folks with bikes.
U must not of seen the crouds of young people at the end
I'm 61 and was in Sturgis in 88, 89 and 92. It does look like a freak show now compared to the "good old days."
I been going since 95 it's about the same in my opinion probably crazier in the late 90s actually
Bunch of these guys can barely hold a bike up
Probably half are drunk..
Yeah but so what, 40 years ago I was one of those strapping young men, now I go to reminisce, ride to Devil's Tower or the Badlands, and just have a good time away from the riff raff
And probably still live at home with their parents.
Thank You for showing us this...I've never been
Any time!
It appears the women showing the most skin are the ones that should’ve stayed home.
Barking Doggo living his Best life!
I’ve never been there, don’t see any reason to ever go there now
You should it's something you just have to experience first hand
Week end warriors!!!
Its a giant neighborhood party and not many arrests and no violence - try this in NYC or Chicago
Right!!
Read the police reports. Plenty of arrests and violence.
Not really violence per say but yes the police definitely were on a mission to make money this year and they sure accomplished that from what I read.
Nice video, thanks for posting it. I plan to make it out there some day and check out the circus.
Thank you!! Please do! It's the best time in the Black Hills! So many rides and so many awesome people to meet!!
A very balanced video, a little bit of everything, Thank you for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I went to the Sturgis motorcycle rally, but I think I went to a bass boat rally by mistake. There were metal flake paint jobs everywhere!
Metal flake looks sick in paint man your fishy friends agree 😜
Ehh, not many at all, 85% regular factory looking bikes..
Hey wait just a gosh darn minute... I love metal flake paint jobs they rule. God bless and have a good day.
😂
Harley doesn't seem to be making many posts this Sturgis, I hear there is some controversy...
DEI and Equality in outcome, not based on merit. Harley corporate CEO and Board of directors has gone woke. Not what HD customers are about or wanting to support their beliefs.
I don’t go because I can’t stand big crowds. But I find the videos hilarious. 😂😂😂
Glad you find them entertaining, Sturgis Rally is one of my favorite events to experience, never a dull moment. Thanks for watching!!
Where everyone gathers for their mid life crisis.
Presentation was spot on, moved around from place to place no narration excellent sound quality
Much appreciated! Safe travels!
A local gal Patti Jo Craig died out there during Sturgis this year. T boned a pickup truck with her Harley. I have to wonder if she would have survived if she would have been wearing a helmet. Bless her soul.
That's so sad. Yeah, it can be very dangerous on the roads in and around sturgis. We saw a few accidents and my heart goes out to all their family and friends.
During the rally I heard the Super 8 motel charged over $800.00 a night. The public being shafted again.
Probably
9:00, Who knew Moses was a biker. 😇
Lawd I Just Saw What You Was Talking About😂
Mate of mine bought a place near Sturgis said to come there I like the riding but one day of looking around I’m not so sure if I’d ever go back
If u like to ride go for the ride and spend time with your buddy!!
Run what you brung 🏁👍🇺🇸
In 1982 I rode up there from Bogue Chitto Mississippi on a 68/69/70 Harley 350 Sprint that I pieced together from a scrap pile behind Jefferies Harley Davidson shop. I rode all the way there.
Plenty of friendly freaks along the way back then. Great times!
Very cool! There are still lots of great people that come in fact I met some awesome people this year always do!! The nay sayers have a picture of the old days I've been going for 25 years only thing that changed is its safer and more spread out from main street. More people dress up maybe as well
Was ‘82 the only year you went?
Yes
@@christawilliams9116 One more question, do you still have the same bike?
No.
So much for Sturgis.. nothing like it was like a lot of things unfortunately.
It's still sturgis different characters show up every year this was just one day
Looks like a good time was had by all
Yeah everyone that has something bad to say clearly didn't go to Sturgis
Freak show. I live there.
I got friends in Blackhawk. They also say the same. The folks that call it a great time are the ones that don't know the difference
It was better in the nineties but god bless America we can do what we want Navy Vet Midway CV-41 BT Mcveagh Burbank IL
Thanks for watching!! America is still the best country on earth.
Where are the fights? Everybody got old.
I only saw 1 fight
You all think Sturgis has changed. Of course it has, but it has always been a freak show as you call it, and the bikes have always been creative and different. The crowd seems predominantly older, but that's dedication. I see this as a good time where people with similar likes can get together for a good time and a celebration of freedom on the open road. I'm always sad when it's over and the crowds go home.
For sure, well said!! Thanks for watching More videos will be on the way making it sort of an extension to the rally!! Safe travels, have a excellent day!!
( Read) Might want to check your Side markers. Harley is leading the way in Woke ideals now. Surprised you hadn't heard. If Sturgis isnt careful it will turn into a woke festival. Remember the take over is slow and gradual.
AlreadY is a freak clown show. Going third world.
It is definitely be a woke festival 5 years on.
Bikers are some of the most independent people. You do you but don't criticize me.
The bikers still rule!!! Without them this is non existant!!! They come here to enjoy each other's company and their love for their rides!!! 😼 😎
.... and people watching.... we all are people watching..... to sit and look what people are up to, dress, behave and ride... 😳
Couldn't agree with you more people watching is at its best in Sturgis all the bike shows are great as well, thanks for watching!! Safe travels
They don't ride into Sturgis. They trailer into Sturgis.
The rich trailer everyone I met and talked to minus a few road thousands of miles to get to sturgis don't believe the hype
The public would be SHOCKED to find out how many of those "bikers" are LEOs.
Real bikers would ride into Laughlin for the River Run.
Love that small coffin Honda 4 cylinder just after the 2 minutes into the vid.
So many kool bikes!! Thanks for watching!!
And the best part is they have Honda engines that will run the rest of their lives. Nice work.
You can t put that many people together and 8 dollar beers and not have big problems. Peace ✌️
LOOK AT ME!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!!
I see you lol
That girl with the monkey on her arm. Those handlebars look ridiculous lol.
She is an OG!!
For sure ...!!