RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Bandit’s 5 Ball Emporium opened just before the 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Despite a relatively slow start, owner Keith ‘Bandit’ Ball says the motorcycle art gallery has enjoyed a profitable rally this year.

“We had a lot of people coming into the shop, they were very complimentary, they enjoyed themselves, but we didn’t make a lot of sales last year,” Ball said. “This year has been night and day from last year.”

The emporium began as a spot to showcase Ball’s miscellaneous motorcycle memorabilia he had collected over the years. Adding paintings by artist Danial James helped the emporium reach new heights.

“Keith being in the industry for as long as he has, knowing so many people, putting my name out there, bringing the people he knows in, that has h

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