2026 Donnie Smith Bike Show Recap
Every year, the Donnie Smith Bike Show kicks off the riding season here in Minnesota. Along with thousands of other riders, we look forward to this show every year. For the 2026 show, we had even more reason to be excited for the show. One of the most noticeable changes
Kids, Racing, and Community: How Sliders Builds the Next Generation of Riders
At the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, it’s easy to get caught up in the insane custom builds. The hand-formed tanks, the polished metal, the bikes that took years to perfect. But sometimes the most inspiring stories in the building come from the smallest bikes and the youngest builders. That was
Behind the Build: Tyra and Juan Luna’s Vicla Tradition
For Tyra and Juan Luna, Vicla culture isn’t something they stumbled into, it’s something that aligns naturally with who they are. Family, shared history, and respect for tradition sit at the center of everything they build and ride. Their connection to Vicla style goes deeper than looks alone, it’s about
Behind the Build: Keith’s Journey Preserving Survivor Bikes & Custom Helmets
When Keith Paltjon opens the door to his garage in Howard Lake, Minnesota, it’s immediately clear this is a space dedicated to his love of motorcycle culture and its history. Countless vintage helmets adorn the walls with gas tanks, signs, and lots of other memorabilia filling in the gaps. Keith
A Look Back at Dennis Kirk’s 2025
As we look back on 2025, it’s been a huge year of storytelling, hands-on builds, and real-world riding here at Dennis Kirk. From in-depth tech articles to step-by-step install videos, everything we produced this year was driven by one goal: helping riders build better bikes and get more out of
Behind the Build: Tyson’s No-Rules Motorcycle Build
Tyson’s garage in St. Louis Park, Minnesota isn’t just a place to park a bike. It’s a timeline. Walls, shelves, and corners of the garage hold remnants of bikes that have been transformed over the years. These parts tell a story about where the bike has been, what it used