Bike shows

**cnc** · 01-18-2012, 10:14 AM

The 2012 Montreal motorcycle show is February 24-26.
When is the one in your area, and do you intend to go?

**GIBBY** · 01-18-2012, 10:20 AM

Feb. 3-5 in Minneapolis, and yes I go every year

fish · 01-18-2012, 10:24 AM

The international bike show is in New York NY. this Friday - Sunday 1/20 -1/22. No I'm not going but did last year.

Loafer · 01-18-2012, 12:16 PM

Checking to see if I can make the Montreal Show.

Boston 1/28 - 1/29 World Trade Center
http://kevmarv.com/

Hoping to get there, not going to be able to go the NYC for the International Show.

I usually go on the Friday right when it opens at noon. If you happen to go that day, maybe we could meet just to say hi.

**Top Cat** · 01-18-2012, 05:12 PM

We have a show and swap meet coming up here in Feb. but I can't make it. Work gets in the way alot for me.

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Oh, not my work, Cindy's work

elvis · 01-18-2012, 05:40 PM

We have ours on January 19 - 22, 2012 at TRADEX EXHIBITION CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD. B.C.

I'm currently in Fort McMurray, AB and will be back home Friday night. I'm usually burned out after these trips but I might go to the show either Sat or Sun.

They offer many prizes, who knows I might even bring a bike home.

**cnc** · 01-18-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Checking to see if I can make the Montreal Show.

Boston 1/28 - 1/29 World Trade Center
http://kevmarv.com/

Hoping to get there, not going to be able to go the NYC for the International Show.

I usually go on the Friday right when it opens at noon. If you happen to go that day, maybe we could meet just to say hi

Loafer · 01-18-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

I usually go on the Friday right when it opens at noon. If you happen to go that day, maybe we could meet just to say hi

How did you post on my post?
That would be great to meet you.

**cnc** · 01-18-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

How did you post on my post?
That would be great to meet you.

Magical powers. I hit edit instead of quote and never noticed till later.

vulcanguy · 01-18-2012, 09:47 PM

Hi Norm
I missed the Montreal Bike show last year, but have been to it in 08-09 & 2010 I will be out of town that weekend.
Bike Show in Ottawa was January 13-14 & 15. I went early on the Sunday, hardly anybody. It took me about 1.5 hour to see everything. I’m sure it was busier in the afternoon.
Much smaller than the Mtl. Show!
I would like to do the Toronto show next year.

Enjoy Norm

sly · 01-19-2012, 07:03 AM

Working.... damn

**cnc** · 01-19-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sly

Working.... damn

No problem, just give me your credit card # and I'll pick up a few things for you that I like.

elvis · 01-24-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by elvis

We have ours on January 19 - 22, 2012 at TRADEX EXHIBITION CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD. B.C.

I'm currently in Fort McMurray, AB and will be back home Friday night. I'm usually burned out after these trips but I might go to the show either Sat or Sun.

They offer many prizes, who knows I might even bring a bike home.

We had another great show. Snagged a Shoei Qwest helmet at a bargain price. And of course got a few photos on the Vaquero:

rickyboy · 01-24-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by elvis

We had another great show. Snagged a Shoei Qwest helmet at a bargain price. And of course got a few photos on the Vaquero:

Did you enjoy the show Elvis? I went on Friday with "hammer" and you could have fired a cannon off in there and not hit a soul. Well almost. I thought there was a lack of vendors this year too. The vintage section was minimal. 10 bikes I think.

I did manage to connect with the new Kawasaki rep. We chatted a while and I introduced him to V.B.A.. The previous rep never passed on the KawaNOW info.. This fellow was very keen and I'm to get in touch with him so he has all the info on the upcoming rally this summer. He said he could send out discounts for service and things and T shirts and hats till they come out our "ying yang" but thought that with there being a number of American people coming he said he'd rather do soft bag liners and things like that. Things for our bikes. He also said he would be getting hold of the Alberta rep and get him involved as well. He said he/they have a big budget for things like this. He also showed some interest in attending the rally as well. I also dropped off a bunch of new business cards to be handed out by the sales guys and at the front Kawasaki desk. That was the main reason for going this year anyway. Promote the rally and get some goodies to give away at the "wind up dinner". I also hit up a few of the smaller vendors in hopes they would donate some things. I'll wait to see how that turns out though.

elvis · 01-25-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

Did you enjoy the show Elvis?

Hi Rick,

I sure did. We attended three presentations:

The first one was on a long distance riding, really long, through Americas then from South America to Middle East and from there to South Korea.

The second was a commercial one, road trips offered in Sierra Madre, Mexico.

The third one was by an East Vancouver girl who covered 33000 km in South America, solo, no support vehicle and no sponsor. Truly amazing, inspiring and fantastic individual.

I spent some time at Kawi, HD, Suzuki and Victory displays. No special deals on bikes, kind of disappointed...

It wasn't overly crowded on Saturday but I'd say it was a good turn out.

The next important date in year is the day I put the Nomad back on the road, cannot wait...

Cheers,

E.

01-18-2012, 10:14 AM	#1
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01-18-2012, 10:24 AM	#3
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	The international bike show is in New York NY. this Friday - Sunday 1/20 -1/22. No I'm not going but did last year. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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01-18-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Checking to see if I can make the Montreal Show. Boston 1/28 - 1/29 World Trade Center http://kevmarv.com/ Hoping to get there, not going to be able to go the NYC for the International Show. I usually go on the Friday right when it opens at noon. If you happen to go that day, maybe we could meet just to say hi. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by cnc; 01-18-2012 at 03:21 PM.
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01-18-2012, 05:12 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	We have a show and swap meet coming up here in Feb. but I can't make it. Work gets in the way alot for me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh, not my work, Cindy's work __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2012, 05:40 PM	#6
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	January 19 - 22, 2012 TRADEX EXHIBITION CENTRE • ABBOTSFORD We have ours on January 19 - 22, 2012 at TRADEX EXHIBITION CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD. B.C. I'm currently in Fort McMurray, AB and will be back home Friday night. I'm usually burned out after these trips but I might go to the show either Sat or Sun. They offer many prizes, who knows I might even bring a bike home.
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01-18-2012, 09:47 PM	#10
vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Hi Norm I missed the Montreal Bike show last year, but have been to it in 08-09 & 2010 I will be out of town that weekend. Bike Show in Ottawa was January 13-14 & 15. I went early on the Sunday, hardly anybody. It took me about 1.5 hour to see everything. I’m sure it was busier in the afternoon. Much smaller than the Mtl. Show! I would like to do the Toronto show next year. Enjoy Norm __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. " Last edited by vulcanguy; 01-18-2012 at 09:53 PM.
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01-19-2012, 07:03 AM	#11
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Working.... damn __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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