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Sights & Sounds From The 105th

By Bill Michaels

The Harley Davidson 105th is in full swing and The Big Unit, Bill Michaels, is out and about collecting the best sights and sounds from all of the fun and after-hours frivolity.....ENJOY!

                            

GOIN' HOG WILD, CLICK THE HD LOGO  to see the riders arriving!

The Big Unit's ride (Jamie's Customs) get's a new passenger!

A couple from Maryland, both cancer survivors, made it to the 105th

You heard their interview on the Green House, Wednesday the 27th

The media's all in place for when the rides come home

"Check one two...check check...."

The Green House is on the air! (yes, that's Jon on the bagger)

American Idol finalist, Amanda Obermeyer, takes the stage

Now that's patriotism!

THe MECCA....Harley Davidson, awaiting it's riders

Rock on riders.....rock on!

Now THAT'S the way to dress for a anniversary party!

HD Partiers enjoying the music and the Summer Fest grounds

Parking is at a premium, even for bikers!

Riding gives you a hunger.....the Charcoal Grill is there to help

You've got to get an aerial view for your pictures, skyyyglider!

The new Harley Davidson table area gives you a great lakeview

Milwaukee has so much to offer....

Coming up, ZZ TOP....Friday night on the Oasis Stage

Bikers comes from all over the world to be here in Brew City

Thousands pour into the Summer Fest grounds for the celebration

TV Azteca, from Mexico City, follows the paasion of bikers

Marco, from TV Azteca, getting intervied by The Big Unit, Bill Michaels

CLICK ICON to take a listen....Cameo's WORD UP

Ahhhh...the sights...some good, some....NOT so good

Bikes, bikes and more bikes.....as far as the eye can see

The best motorcycle cops from across the country compete

CLICK ICON to watch video of the riders going thru the course

Milwaukee HD was a party place as well

Huge crowds gathered every night as the party was at full tilt

Trust me, this is one freeky clown......

CLICK ICON to see and hear this eery clown

Drinks, the Bada Bing, HD and other clubs were all a part of the 105th

Yes, if you wanted to TAT UP, ink was easy to find

The young lady on the right was selling margaritas

A motorcycle with a stripper pole in it....how do you ride this?

Who wouldn't want a Bloody Mary in the middle of the night?

"Hey Unit....what were you doing in there?"

The respectable, ladylike contests were in abundance

Partiers came from all over to win the $500 prize

Downtown Waukesha is alive with bikers for the Weekend in da Shaw

The shops in Waukesha remained open, the people certainly came out

Montgomery Gentry about to take the stage and the people converge

CLICK ICON to watch video from Montgomery Gentry and the crowd

An award winning custom by Jamie Strasser from Jamie's Customs

Jamie's Customs has all types of one-of-a-kinds

That's one bad-a%*ed American Chopper

This Big Dog is one HOT ride

Screamin' Eagle Drag Bike at Wisconsin HD

Here's something you don't see everyday

 

The paiting and detail on this "bike" is incredible

Gee, do you think that he is the owner of the bike above?

It really IS just like rising a jet and taking a fly

Just a unique piece of craftsmanship

If you need a beer delivery, what a better way to get it

Shoping is everywhere at Hal's HD in New Berlin

It may be the Jagermeister Bike...but don't drink n' drive

Hal's HD alive with vendors, bikes, riders, brew and good times

Guy on the right, where's the rest of his hair?

There are sharp bikes all around

Here's a bike with attitude!

I don't think that I'd ride it but it is cool

Now that's a BUTT with ATTITUDE!

Warming up before Bruce...THE BOSS...takes the stage

Alejandro Escovedo and The Robert Allen Jr. Trio with Paul Martin

CLICK ICON to take a listen

THe crowd gets revved up for SPRINGSTEEN

The Boss takes the stage.....

CLICK ICON to take a listen to Bruce

Bruce and E Street absolutely ROCKED OUT

 

 

 

Bill Michaels

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