Honda Hoot Canceled

**coacha** · 12-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Just saw this on another board. Seems kinda quick to do that.

http://www.hondahoot.com/index.aspx?bhcp=1

cactusjack · 12-19-2008, 10:08 PM

A little early to be throwing in the towel, I think.

davidjones1 · 12-19-2008, 10:22 PM

thats too bad their are a lot of us whom can't afford to fly to Europe or spend weeks in the rockies skiing, but we love to ride a few hundred miles and meet with other bikers this is our big get away, I have a lot of friends that will be disappointed when they see this I would hope they re-think this after the first of the year.
ride safe

unwind2 · 12-19-2008, 11:21 PM

Wow - we've done the Honda Hoot in Knoxville a few times. I guess they have so much pre-planning behind the scenes if they are going to cancel they would have to cancel early. I wonder if a lot of vendors canceled.

Even though it was my first time to go folks that have been going to theTrail of Tears for years said this year's was the smallest vendor turnout they have every seen.

Wonder it America will see a downsizing? I guess time will tell.

rksaw · 12-20-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by unwind2

I wonder if a lot of vendors canceled.

Wonder it America will see a downsizing? I guess time will tell.

I wouldn't doubt that that was a huge factor. A lot of companies are going to hold on to their capital in the upcoming months.

towering · 12-20-2008, 07:58 AM

Should we let to hooters joine us?

unwind2 · 12-20-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by towering

Should we let to hooters joine us?

You do mean Honda hooters and NOT the Hooters waitresses right? ;)

novijoe · 12-20-2008, 08:53 AM

They know things are bad and are most likely to get worse. Sad but probably true.

**glwilson** · 12-20-2008, 09:14 AM

Unwind2; you have likely come close to hitting the nail-on-the-head as to the reason for the cancellation.

I am involved in a different event (air show) which likely has some similarity.

With our event; if the corporate sponsorship doesn't come through; then we would have to cancel -- because attendance-tickets; vendor-rents or sales-splits; and other such revenue generated from the event is never enough to pay to the event -- thus huge corporate money is needed to keep it afloat.

We are having the Blue Angels at our event on May 30-31st of '09. If it were not for a "headliner" like them -- we would likely not see the corporate money.

Sad to see this has happened.

ells · 12-20-2008, 09:43 AM

No chance of this happening to the Custer Rally, unless Trip has some commercial backing he hasn't told us about. And yes, Hooters are welcome, if they come on a Nomad, or are thinking about a Nomad, or know somebody with one, or heard of one or...

**coacha** · 12-20-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by towering

Should we let to hooters joine us?

I think we should post our rally at all Hooters...

Todd · 12-20-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

Quote:

Originally Posted by towering

Should we let to hooters joine us?

I think we should post our rally at all Hooters...

The restaurants or real Hooters :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ I'm so confused

**Kawhead** · 12-20-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I think we should post our rally at all Hooters...

The restaurants or real Hooters :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ I'm so confused

Put it up for a vote Todd.........mines for natural or Real Hooters

zoom45 · 12-20-2008, 03:30 PM

Let's just schedule a Nomad rally in it's place.
Zoom45

rewindgy · 12-20-2008, 07:48 PM

I am not sure if it's related but - here in Canuck Land they have pulled all Honda sales from Bike Shop's and only allowing Mega Car Dealers to be " One Stop" Honda product Dealers. Guess what's not working? None of the Car Dealers want to sell Bikes / ATV's / Snowblowers / Lawnmowers / Generator's - so guess how this is going? I was into a Bike Shop today who was one of the largest here in Calgary and they are now kinda allowed to sell Honda but they can't get any product and haven't been allowed to put in a Stock order for 2009! They have maybe 5 2008 bikes and a couple of leftover 08 ATV's. The Bike Show is coming up in January and they won't have any new stuff to showcase! I think everyone in Canada should just boycott "Honda" and maybe show them a lesson! I feel for the guys who havt Honda's now and need to get Warranty work done as they are can't take them anywhere. Indie shops can do the work but can't send in Warranty Claims - so customer is out of pocket! What total Arrogance from Honda!

12-19-2008, 09:27 PM	#1
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12-19-2008, 10:08 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Honda Hoot Canceled A little early to be throwing in the towel, I think. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-19-2008, 10:22 PM	#3
davidjones1 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TENN Posts: 864	Honda Hoot Canceled thats too bad their are a lot of us whom can't afford to fly to Europe or spend weeks in the rockies skiing, but we love to ride a few hundred miles and meet with other bikers this is our big get away, I have a lot of friends that will be disappointed when they see this I would hope they re-think this after the first of the year. ride safe
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12-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#4
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Honda Hoot Canceled Wow - we've done the Honda Hoot in Knoxville a few times. I guess they have so much pre-planning behind the scenes if they are going to cancel they would have to cancel early. I wonder if a lot of vendors canceled. Even though it was my first time to go folks that have been going to theTrail of Tears for years said this year's was the smallest vendor turnout they have every seen. Wonder it America will see a downsizing? I guess time will tell. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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12-20-2008, 07:58 AM	#6
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Honda Hoot Canceled Should we let to hooters joine us?
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12-20-2008, 08:53 AM	#8
novijoe Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, Michigan Posts: 150	Honda Hoot Canceled They know things are bad and are most likely to get worse. Sad but probably true.
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12-20-2008, 09:14 AM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Honda Hoot Canceled Unwind2; you have likely come close to hitting the nail-on-the-head as to the reason for the cancellation. I am involved in a different event (air show) which likely has some similarity. With our event; if the corporate sponsorship doesn't come through; then we would have to cancel -- because attendance-tickets; vendor-rents or sales-splits; and other such revenue generated from the event is never enough to pay to the event -- thus huge corporate money is needed to keep it afloat. We are having the Blue Angels at our event on May 30-31st of '09. If it were not for a "headliner" like them -- we would likely not see the corporate money. Sad to see this has happened. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-20-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Honda Hoot Canceled No chance of this happening to the Custer Rally, unless Trip has some commercial backing he hasn't told us about. And yes, Hooters are welcome, if they come on a Nomad, or are thinking about a Nomad, or know somebody with one, or heard of one or...
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12-20-2008, 03:30 PM	#14
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Honda Hoot Canceled Let's just schedule a Nomad rally in it's place. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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12-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#15
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Honda Hoot Canceled I am not sure if it's related but - here in Canuck Land they have pulled all Honda sales from Bike Shop's and only allowing Mega Car Dealers to be " One Stop" Honda product Dealers. Guess what's not working? None of the Car Dealers want to sell Bikes / ATV's / Snowblowers / Lawnmowers / Generator's - so guess how this is going? I was into a Bike Shop today who was one of the largest here in Calgary and they are now kinda allowed to sell Honda but they can't get any product and haven't been allowed to put in a Stock order for 2009! They have maybe 5 2008 bikes and a couple of leftover 08 ATV's. The Bike Show is coming up in January and they won't have any new stuff to showcase! I think everyone in Canada should just boycott "Honda" and maybe show them a lesson! I feel for the guys who havt Honda's now and need to get Warranty work done as they are can't take them anywhere. Indie shops can do the work but can't send in Warranty Claims - so customer is out of pocket! What total Arrogance from Honda!
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