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**87gsxrnut** · 11-11-2007, 07:56 PM

OK OK, I say we declare this the official thread for the event. I'll post some pictures soon, but I have to say thanks BIG THANKS to Sunny for the hospitality, and Don for the big laughs during the show. I am real tired, but needless to say, I am glad I went. It was almost 600 miles total on the old GSX-R 750. That motor is still running lord knows why. I hadn't even ridden the bike since April. Here are a few pics for now:

Me trying to clean up this rusted corroded mess before the event.

The first bikes there. Multiply this by 1000's by the time I left at 2 p.m. I've never seen so many bikes. I got an ovation when I started the old 750 to leave. Was freaking hilarious! A true classic gets respect every time!

Oh yeah, BEER AND BIKES!!!!

Anyway, I'll post more later. We did have a great time fo' sho'! We saw the daredevil show too. Don got some good pics there.

Late!

- Nut

**drgibson** · 11-11-2007, 09:30 PM

I second your proposal.

KD57 · 11-12-2007, 07:07 AM

Naturally I had to work and couldn't meet up w/ ya'll. Glad to see you made the trip.

**Clint** · 11-12-2007, 07:41 AM

Was this the Cycle World IMS, or something local?

**87gsxrnut** · 11-12-2007, 08:11 AM

Cycle World Iguess, due to the many CW banners located throughout the venue.

- Nut

**Clint** · 11-12-2007, 08:15 AM

I found your description strange because of all the bikes that showed up. Of course, I usually go in February in Minnesota. There aren't many bikes!

**87gsxrnut** · 11-12-2007, 09:10 AM

I would think not.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 11-12-2007, 09:51 AM

More bikes:

Buell display.

Uh . . . wait a minute . . . uh . . . Beavis?

Custom ZX-14

Look at that squidly tire. Yikes! That is pretty insane.

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 11-12-2007, 10:04 AM

Oh yeah, I just checked my date codes on the tires. 26th week of '02. OUCH! I'm a dumbass. These tires were actually purchased in mid-2003. Stupid vendors.

- Nut

KD57 · 11-13-2007, 07:10 AM

I change tires every 2 years regardless of mileage. Fresh rubber is a must for me, since that is all that seperates me from the concrete. Having a tire sponsorship helps too.

**87gsxrnut** · 11-13-2007, 11:31 AM

Yeah, I used to change tires a lot more.

- Nut

**drgibson** · 11-13-2007, 11:50 AM

See I tend to wear mine out, it's called riding.

Here is a link to some of the photos from the show, the rest will be up tonight.

drgibson/M-J/Bike Show - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

KD57 · 11-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the pics, I have a friend that displays some of his vintage bikes. Of course the Husky's Bul's and Maico's bring back memories.

Were the Balls of Steel guys there doing stunts on pit bikes? My son rides w/ them sometimes.

**drgibson** · 11-13-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KD57

Were the Balls of Steel guys there doing stunts on pit bikes? My son rides w/ them sometimes.

Yep they were there, I took some photos I'll get them up soon.

11-11-2007, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	Fort Worth International Motorcycle Show OFFICIAL THREAD OK OK, I say we declare this the official thread for the event. I'll post some pictures soon, but I have to say thanks BIG THANKS to Sunny for the hospitality, and Don for the big laughs during the show. I am real tired, but needless to say, I am glad I went. It was almost 600 miles total on the old GSX-R 750. That motor is still running lord knows why. I hadn't even ridden the bike since April. Here are a few pics for now: Me trying to clean up this rusted corroded mess before the event. The first bikes there. Multiply this by 1000's by the time I left at 2 p.m. I've never seen so many bikes. I got an ovation when I started the old 750 to leave. Was freaking hilarious! A true classic gets respect every time! Oh yeah, BEER AND BIKES!!!! Anyway, I'll post more later. We did have a great time fo' sho'! We saw the daredevil show too. Don got some good pics there. Late! - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-11-2007, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	I second your proposal. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

11-12-2007, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,394	Naturally I had to work and couldn't meet up w/ ya'll. Glad to see you made the trip. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

11-12-2007, 08:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	Cycle World Iguess, due to the many CW banners located throughout the venue. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-12-2007, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	I would think not. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-12-2007, 09:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	More bikes: Buell display. Uh . . . wait a minute . . . uh . . . Beavis? Custom ZX-14 Look at that squidly tire. Yikes! That is pretty insane. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-12-2007, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	Oh yeah, I just checked my date codes on the tires. 26th week of '02. OUCH! I'm a dumbass. These tires were actually purchased in mid-2003. Stupid vendors. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-13-2007, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,394	I change tires every 2 years regardless of mileage. Fresh rubber is a must for me, since that is all that seperates me from the concrete. Having a tire sponsorship helps too. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

11-13-2007, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,182	Yeah, I used to change tires a lot more. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

11-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	See I tend to wear mine out, it's called riding. Here is a link to some of the photos from the show, the rest will be up tonight. drgibson/M-J/Bike Show - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

11-13-2007, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,394	Thanks for the pics, I have a friend that displays some of his vintage bikes. Of course the Husky's Bul's and Maico's bring back memories. Were the Balls of Steel guys there doing stunts on pit bikes? My son rides w/ them sometimes. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider. Last edited by KD57; 11-13-2007 at 01:02 PM.

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