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frostbitevinnie · 01-31-2009, 04:33 PM

Yep, I thought ours was pretty good last year. Are you going Clint? Ride share?

Rickster · 02-10-2009, 11:53 PM

I'm thinking I'll get there about 11:00 on Sunday, anyone else going?

Thundurburd · 02-11-2009, 12:07 AM

I just went to the Chicago show last weekend. Someone said it was about the same size as the one last year and I'd guess that's about right. Based on what I saw it's certainly a worthwhile way to spend a few hours.

I watched about a half hour of Lee Parks. Interesting.

Have fun, take pictures. Clint or Adam on the Honda Fury would be a kick.

frostbitevinnie · 02-11-2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

I'm thinking I'll get there about 11:00 on Sunday, anyone else going?

I will meet you there.

DrDeezNutz · 02-11-2009, 11:34 AM

I'll be there Sunday!!! Can't wait. Always LOVE the Intl Motorcycle Show, been going for years... Can't say I was all that impressed with the World of Wheels show this year tho.... Hopefully Donnie's show is better! (I think that's in Mar.)

Rickster · 02-11-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I will meet you there.

Cool, do you still have the same cell phone number?

frostbitevinnie · 02-11-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Cool, do you still have the same cell phone number?

How about if I meet you at your place? We can split the parking tab and I will buy you a beer. If so pm me your address.

Yes, I still have your cell. You have mine? It would be nice to meet Dr. Nutz as well.

Rickster · 02-12-2009, 03:19 PM

sounds good, I'll send you a PM

Griggs2121 · 02-15-2009, 11:28 PM

Did everyone have fun a the Mpls Motorcycle Show? My fiance and I are very happy about our new leather jackets. I was a little disappointed at the Suzuki booth, there wasn't any apparel or accessories. I also couldn't find much in the way of Scorpion helmets. Lota cool bikes though! Overall, had a really good time!

Rickster · 02-16-2009, 07:22 AM

It was a good show, Vinnie & I sat on a bunch of different bikes, had a couple of beers & bought some Shamwow's, I was a little disappointed that some vendors weren't there, I was interested in seeing the new BMW's, and they weren't there at all, oh well I guess that's just a sign of the times.

Thundurburd · 02-16-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

...bought some Shamwow's

Hehee, I wasn't going to admit it but I bought some Samwow's at the Chicago show.

I did see a BMWs though, just a glance as I walked by. What caught my eye was how unattractive the one I saw was. I know they have some really cool bikes, I wish I would have checked them out.

tricker · 02-16-2009, 09:45 AM

was vince offer there?

Thundurburd · 02-16-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

was vince offer there?

Not in Chicago. They had two booths, I bought at the one with the pretty girl.

Porcelina Goddess · 02-16-2009, 12:14 PM

I'm going to the SC one this weekend!

frostbitevinnie · 02-16-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

was vince offer there?

Nope some Italiano dude that made an attempt to do the shamwow guy but not even close. I did demand a demo and got it.

omegajim · 02-16-2009, 07:22 PM

the ural wasn't at the chicago show, I always kind of looked forward to seeing them there.

frostbitevinnie · 02-16-2009, 08:55 PM

same with minneapaolis. lots of vendors missing or toned way down.

omegajim · 02-16-2009, 11:52 PM

wouldn't go that far; there seemed to be about the same amount of vendors as usual; but then again Chicago does cover a population area of approx 20 million.

When you draw a radius of 100+ plus mile from said show. There isn't another one like it for quite some distance.

Thundurburd · 02-17-2009, 12:34 AM

I talked to one of the vendors at the Chicago show and he said they were told this year was about the same as last year, and I'd guess that's the way it seemed to me. This year I was actually shopping for specific items so when I didn't find them I started to think the show was smaller, but I don't think that was the case.

frostbitevinnie · 02-17-2009, 05:30 AM

Missing this year: Aprilla, BMW, Ural, Boss Hoss, Big Bear Choppers, other custom builders. Much smaller areas: Hyosung, Buell, KTM. No Deals Gap booth but the alum polish guy was there.

01-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,161	Yep, I thought ours was pretty good last year. Are you going Clint? Ride share? __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

02-10-2009, 11:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,212	I'm thinking I'll get there about 11:00 on Sunday, anyone else going? __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,212	sounds good, I'll send you a PM __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-16-2009, 07:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,212	It was a good show, Vinnie & I sat on a bunch of different bikes, had a couple of beers & bought some Shamwow's, I was a little disappointed that some vendors weren't there, I was interested in seeing the new BMW's, and they weren't there at all, oh well I guess that's just a sign of the times. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-16-2009, 09:45 AM	#32 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	was vince offer there? __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

02-11-2009, 12:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,819	I just went to the Chicago show last weekend. Someone said it was about the same size as the one last year and I'd guess that's about right. Based on what I saw it's certainly a worthwhile way to spend a few hours. I watched about a half hour of Lee Parks. Interesting. Have fun, take pictures. Clint or Adam on the Honda Fury would be a kick.

02-11-2009, 11:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
DrDeezNutz Seat Tester Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 65	I'll be there Sunday!!! Can't wait. Always LOVE the Intl Motorcycle Show, been going for years... Can't say I was all that impressed with the World of Wheels show this year tho.... Hopefully Donnie's show is better! (I think that's in Mar.)

02-15-2009, 11:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
Griggs2121 Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard C50T Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 56	Did everyone have fun a the Mpls Motorcycle Show? My fiance and I are very happy about our new leather jackets. I was a little disappointed at the Suzuki booth, there wasn't any apparel or accessories. I also couldn't find much in the way of Scorpion helmets. Lota cool bikes though! Overall, had a really good time!

02-16-2009, 12:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
Porcelina Goddess We're still thinking up a doozie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,372	I'm going to the SC one this weekend!

02-16-2009, 07:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,418	the ural wasn't at the chicago show, I always kind of looked forward to seeing them there. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

02-16-2009, 08:55 PM	#37 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,161	same with minneapaolis. lots of vendors missing or toned way down. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

02-16-2009, 11:52 PM	#38 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,418	wouldn't go that far; there seemed to be about the same amount of vendors as usual; but then again Chicago does cover a population area of approx 20 million. When you draw a radius of 100+ plus mile from said show. There isn't another one like it for quite some distance. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

02-17-2009, 12:34 AM	#39 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,819	I talked to one of the vendors at the Chicago show and he said they were told this year was about the same as last year, and I'd guess that's the way it seemed to me. This year I was actually shopping for specific items so when I didn't find them I started to think the show was smaller, but I don't think that was the case.

02-17-2009, 05:30 AM	#40 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,161	Missing this year: Aprilla, BMW, Ural, Boss Hoss, Big Bear Choppers, other custom builders. Much smaller areas: Hyosung, Buell, KTM. No Deals Gap booth but the alum polish guy was there. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

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