tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post8913983472200839409..comments2023-12-07T03:49:56.360-05:00Comments on On Two Wheels ... and more: A great way to spend a winter SundayCanajunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-69068659578495886542010-01-16T23:01:50.154-05:002010-01-16T23:01:50.154-05:00Thanks for covering the bike show. That Harley fo...Thanks for covering the bike show. That Harley for Heroes is a fantastic looking bike. Me too, I would love a Road King in the garage.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458096347718242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-56659700742029122522010-01-13T20:28:01.697-05:002010-01-13T20:28:01.697-05:00Paul - Thanks for stopping by and leaving a commen...Paul - Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, but I do have one question: How can one go to "way too many" motorcycle shows?Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-80444557367908262742010-01-13T16:22:36.797-05:002010-01-13T16:22:36.797-05:00I enjoyed your write up of the show, having been t...I enjoyed your write up of the show, having been to way too many shows it was good to see / read someone elses perspective.Paulhttp://www.themotoworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-58600684475843454182010-01-12T16:18:31.555-05:002010-01-12T16:18:31.555-05:00Jack - I too am an impulse buyer, especially at ev...Jack - I too am an impulse buyer, especially at events like these. It would have to be a helluva deal for me to walk out with a new ride, but not so much for me to walk out with a new jacket, or some new bling, or at least a t-shirt. So I think the retailers who only bring bikes to these shows do themselves a disservice. Case in point - when I was talking to an H-D sales rep I know two separate people came up, one looking for a new seat, and another looking for a logoed jacket. They had none there - only bikes. And most of the dealers were the same. Saved me some money, but the lost sales opportunities must have been huge.<br />But it was still fun!Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-86776135847452523892010-01-12T15:10:08.846-05:002010-01-12T15:10:08.846-05:00Dear Canajun:
I love motorcycle shows... Despite ...Dear Canajun:<br /><br />I love motorcycle shows... Despite the fact that I am committed to one brand. For one thing, I am fascinated by scooters. I have looked at dozens of them at various shows, yet have never attempted to sit on one. There are few opportunities, like a bike show, that will emable you to check out and compare the market leaders — or the new kid on the block — all in one location. <br /><br />Then there is the question of gear. I am an impulse buyer and I do like to see counters and counters of stuff that may or may not suit some need of mine. <br /><br />I am glad there are any bike shows at all this year. It is no secret that thre economy is in the toilet and motorcycle stuff heads the list of discretionary spending. It will be interesting to see how many marques waver on the brink of evaporation as older consumers — the core of expensive bike purchasers — hold their cash tighter and longer. <br /><br />I think it is very good news that the boys in the bund — BMW — are unleashing a couple of real street screamers this year. Naturally, the looks of these machines are getting some disapproval from the bunker purists, but Chrysler eventually moved on the the classic "airflow" design after 20 or 30 years too.<br /><br />Have a good time at the show.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jsack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-9548754262483345292010-01-11T18:10:20.714-05:002010-01-11T18:10:20.714-05:00Gary - Thanks for the comments. That was my feelin...Gary - Thanks for the comments. That was my feeling too - the images were amazing, and apparently with virtually no jitter, which is a common problem when handlebar mounted. Could be a great accessory for your US trip.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-42506674960518180902010-01-11T17:46:30.665-05:002010-01-11T17:46:30.665-05:00Canajun, I just spent the last hour looking at the...Canajun, I just spent the last hour looking at the GoPro camera website. All I can say is stunning, absolutely stunning. The quality is superb and most of all, for motorbikes, no wind noise like you usually get. Wow. I have got to get one of these for my trip.<br /><br />Just check out the video clips on the GoPro website - amazing.<br /><br />Thank you so much for pointing this camera out from yur visit to the show.<br /><br />Gotta start saving again now....<br /><br />Gary.Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-13872620685880833942010-01-11T16:37:02.588-05:002010-01-11T16:37:02.588-05:00Good luck with your ticket for the Road King - you...Good luck with your ticket for the Road King - you did see Willie Wonka did you? Good report - factual about not many clothes retailers there, funny about the teats and socket sets, informative meaning I am going to check out those cameras as soon as I have posted this comment.<br /><br />Gary<br />http://garysusatour.blogspot.comGary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-42592818398051821872010-01-11T08:44:28.725-05:002010-01-11T08:44:28.725-05:00Ken - It's a great way to inject some summer i...Ken - It's a great way to inject some summer into a long winter, that's for sure.<br /><br />AZHD - I figure if I can get enough folks pulling for me, it's a done deal!Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-1092423029746121442010-01-11T07:14:37.121-05:002010-01-11T07:14:37.121-05:00I went to the Cycle World International Motorcycle...I went to the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in November 08 and it sounds a lot like this one, only without that great camera. Good luck, as you make room in the garage for your new Road King. The power of positive thinking, as it where.Learning to Golfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184277358166730368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-32189974584901808762010-01-10T23:17:44.324-05:002010-01-10T23:17:44.324-05:00I went to my first bike show last winter, and look...I went to my first bike show last winter, and look forward to going to one this winter. Nothing stimulates the senses (well, almost nothing) as much as a bike show. It seems to whet the appetite for the start of riding season all the more.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794845548189371261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-43625972495943631482010-01-10T22:10:26.145-05:002010-01-10T22:10:26.145-05:00Sonja - Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The...Sonja - Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The Scrambler was very, very nice - unlimited funds and garage space and I would definitely have one of those in the stable. Triumph has done a great job with the retro look on all their models.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-37442934956296534262010-01-10T21:38:56.074-05:002010-01-10T21:38:56.074-05:00Good coverage of the event. The Logo of the Ottawa...Good coverage of the event. The Logo of the Ottawa show actually looks pretty catchy (compared to the Calgary one...). BTW I especially like your shot of the scrambler.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com