IMS in San Mateo, Low turn out
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AbsolutEnduser
Throttle Pusher
Davis,
This year, it's definitely going to be "a full vendor and motorcycle manufactures" at the show.
I'm definitely attending, to see some friends. Also the discounts on leather jackets damn I was gonna get that $200 leather jacket with armor.
What rider sessions are those?
Every day it doesn't rain for motorcycles? Every day for trikes? If the roads are dry they'll do bike demos, but not if they're wet.
Fewer manufacturers with demo fleets this year--Kawasaki had demo bikes last year, but not this year.
Last year weren't there fewer manufacturers with demo fleets than they year before? I wasn't there the previous year, but I thought there were more. Not sure.
iehawk
Well-known member
Triumph was huge last year with the new Street Triple/R, plus the brand new Speed Triple R, and Tiger Explorer. They should be pretty big again this year.
Demo rides. Show up early since they tend to get fully booked fast. Don't forget that riding = free parking. Car parking is usually $10. But if you have to cross the bridge, carpooling might be better instead of paying $5 for each bike.
I'll be there working at BMW booth on Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and say hi. But the best part is to see the BARF/rider friends all under one roof. :thumbup
Demo rides. Show up early since they tend to get fully booked fast. Don't forget that riding = free parking. Car parking is usually $10. But if you have to cross the bridge, carpooling might be better instead of paying $5 for each bike.
I'll be there working at BMW booth on Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and say hi. But the best part is to see the BARF/rider friends all under one roof. :thumbup
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KronikInsomniak
Well-known member
SVrider.com had someone post a promo code for $3 off. Bought my ticket with it no problems, its $13 bucks ($15 + $1online fee - $3 discount)
JM2013 promo code for the discount on your online purchase.
JM2013 promo code for the discount on your online purchase.
KronikInsomniak
Well-known member
FUUUUUU lol o well 2 bucks no biggie.
You could bring a friend with you.
Just saying... :boobies
Cire 5th
Well-known member
Got my ticket for 11 bucks. My first moto show and i also got a new camera. A camera that is water, shock, freeze, and dust proof from Fujifilm. Mainly i got it thinking about it the snow and sick and tired about my ipad being my only source of a camera. But anyway, got my ticket from a guy a used to work with who has progressive as his moto insurance. And/or he may have gotten a group discount.
Im so juiced, my first moto show.. Will be riding down there if it does not rain.
Im so juiced, my first moto show.
. Will be riding down there if it does not rain.
RhythmRider
Still Rhythm Rydin'
Might go just to see the grand prix bikes up close :drool
canyonrat
Veteran Knee Dragger
I'm gonna try for Sat.
No hugs just fist bumps :thumbup
:rofl
BUT if work changes and weather is good, I'll come on Friday for hugs and kisses!
Yes, I have noticed what the statistics are showing. the average rider age has increased into the low 40s. The young people are just not into riding, they are all into video games.
Also, the gear people need to be showing up. that's so we can try on stuff and find what fits and then go buy it.
I can go test ride any bike I want with in a 60 minute drive of my house, but some gear is just not available.
So for us old folks with old and changing bodies, and comfort being foremost, gear is important.
No hugs
just fist bumps :thumbup:rofl
BUT if work changes and weather is good, I'll come on Friday for hugs and kisses!
Yes, I have noticed what the statistics are showing. the average rider age has increased into the low 40s. The young people are just not into riding, they are all into video games.
Also, the gear people need to be showing up. that's so we can try on stuff and find what fits and then go buy it.
I can go test ride any bike I want with in a 60 minute drive of my house, but some gear is just not available.
So for us old folks with old and changing bodies, and comfort being foremost, gear is important.
canyonrat
Veteran Knee Dragger
I was recently talking with a BARFer about gear and saying that the loose nylon gear is looking more attractive to me over the tight "sexy" leather gear; which is all I've worn over the last 18 years. Basically I always thought I'd crash often and dressed for it, but in actuality I've crashed rarely. So I think I should change my style. :cool
Gixxergirl1000
AFM #731
Murphy's Law... you know what's going to happen if you stop wearing your leathers!
I hate that guy Murphy... :|
Cincinnatus
Not-quite retired Army
I haven't crashed yet in my textiles. :x
Must be my geriatric skillz. :rofl
Must be my geriatric skillz. :rofl