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Lichter"s Eternal Combustion 30 in the Wind
| | | Famed motorcycle industry photographer Michael Lichter recently announced the title of his yearly Sturgis exhibit at the Opportunity in the Wind seminar during the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. Lichter’s 10th annual Motorcycles as Art exhibit is titled Eternal Combustion 30 in the Wind and will be on display from August 7-13 at the world-famous Buffalo Chip Campground.
Based on the ‘explosion of interest and the passion for custom motorcycles seen over the last 30 years,’ the show will feature 30 custom motorcycles and a collection of Lichter’s photography. He has been covering The Rally for the past 30 years, so it is only fitting that 30 custom motorcycles, built by 15 pairs of custom bike builders, be featured in the show. Some of the best shots from Lichter’s archive of limited edition prints will also be showcased, including many images making their premier.
“This exhibit has been a total labor of love for me as it has been for nine years,” explains Lichter. “Working with these builders to pair them up, occasionally into a seemingly unlikely pairing at their request, has been great. It will be great to watch their progress in the coming months.”
Custom bike builders like Paul Yaffe (above) and Kevin 'Teach' Baas (below) and will have motorcycles on display at Lichter's Eternal Combustion 30 in the Wind exhibit.
The list of custom motorcycle builders who have been paired together include: Arlen Ness & Paul Yaffe, Carl & Matt Olsen, Dave & Jody Perewitz, Donnie Smith & Brian Klock, Eddie Trotta & Todd Silicato, Kevin Baas & his Kennedy High School Chopper Class, Gard Hollinger & Satya Kraus, James & Dave Kaye, Jerry & David Covington, Kirk Taylor & Brian Schimke, Roland Sands & Drake McGillroy, Ron Finch & Ron Maurer, Ron & Hunter Simms, Sugerbear & Count’s Kustoms. The builders have been paired together based on family ties, friendship, apprenticeship and good ol’ mutual respect.
The exhibit will be on display in a 6,500 square foot venue at the Buffalo Chip Campground called the Lichter Exhibition Hall in honor of the famed photographer. Lichter’s artistry behind the lens has graced countless industry mags, books and articles. His work has been featured...
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