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   STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM (CON’T.)
Doubling up the 499cc Vincent Comet single cylinder engine into a 50- degree V-twin, the Black Shadow was introduced in 1949 following closely behind the Vincent Rapide. With the Rapide being more of a touring bike and with the buying public asking for more power, the big V- twin of the Black Shadow was given bigger ports in the cylinder heads, bigger carburetors and higher compression. The Black Shadow was born producing an impressive 55 horsepower and an all-black appearance it was quite unusual for the times. Other unique attributes of the Black Shadow include the use of 2 valve guides per valve. Said to increase engine life by countering massive sideways forces the valve-train exerted on the valve-stems.
 motosport offerings from Japan were most likely the con- tributing factor in the decision to end sales.
and high prices. It was the latter that would lead to the company’s demise in 1955.
VS JACKPINE
1952 Vincent Black Shadow
After purchasing the HRD company (a British manufac- turing company) in 1928, Phillip Vincent added the name to his own line of motorcycles. As an inventor and engineer, Mr. Vincent produced some very innova- tive designs during his career. Bikes carrying the Vincent HRD logo were well known for their quality construction
There were fewer than 1700 Black Shadows built during this model’s lifespan, with 16 of those being the extremely rare, “White Lightnings”; essentially a Black Shadow with blonde motor castings and white paint scheme. The
 incent Black Shadow made an incredible impact on the motorcycle industry as the first production motorcycle to break 150 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. H
         Line up at Chris’ camp ground at the TOMA campsite.
One great thing about the ride to Sturgis are the pit stops at places like Milwaukee Weiner in Sioux City Iowa.
ome of the best motorcycle
events during Sturgis are not at a
bar, concert, or on Main Street.
They are in fact, at the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club’s property located on Short Track Road, which runs along I-90 off of Lazell Street.
STURGIS
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Amsoil - proud sponsor of the Big Three Rallies!
GYPSIES MC
Here, you will find GREAT flat-track racing, tough Hill Climbs, and unreal MotoCross! This is a big part of what Sturgis is about. Real motorcycle events. The Gypsies also have their tent located here where you can buy their offi- cial Jackpine patches, pin.
More information is available at jackpinegypsies.com H
    Photo Courtesy: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Photo Courtesy: Schultz
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