2009 Motorcycle Show

[rwalterk]

Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
December 4-6, 2009
Long Beach Convention Center
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Long+Beach+Features

Who's down to go this year?  I'm not sure there's anything new I really want to see but I'll probably go anyway.  The list of test ride manufacturers is smaller this year though:

Can-Am Spyder Roadster, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Star, Yamaha and Victory

I figure worst case I'll do some demo rides, check out the show floor and get a good lunch.  I'm leaning toward Saturday.

[amarilloNino]

dangit i'll be in korea.  go test ride a kymco and hyosung for me.

[JimT]

April and I are going, we go every year!

Saturday is best for me.

[Beefmaster_Mark]

IN for Saturday Morning Test Rides!

[Wildgift]

I'm very likely in

[Wildgift]

I am in and Marni will be joining

[rwalterk]

Nice!  So far we have:

April
Jim
Mark
Peter (w/ Marni)
Ray

[rwalterk]

What time are you guys planning on getting there?

[Jon_W]

I messed up.    I had planned to go to the show this year, but then I wasn't thinking and planned a church event for Sat. afternoon.  Hope you guys have fun...wish I could be there.

[JimT]

I have to check with April, but I'm thinking around 10.

Is anyone doing demo rides?

[Beefmaster_Mark]

I am down for demo rides - the more the merrier!   

SOME of us haven't had a chance to ride so many different models. 

Piaggio (including Aprilia, Vespa, and Moto Guzzi) won't be there, nor will KTM. 

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-motorcycle-show3-2009dec03,0,3336748.story

Here's who's demo-ing this year:  Can-Am Spyder Roadster, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Star, Yamaha and Victory

Is the Spyder even worth riding?  Assuming they let you ride it on the street and not just in a little confined part of the parking lot like they did last year?

I'd love to ride the Kawasaki and Yamaha 600s and liter bikes, as well as their dual sports.  I remember the Kawasaki line was spirit-crushingly long last year.

I suppose I wouldn't mind trying one of the other manufacturer's cruisers either.

Anyone?  Is 10:00 too late to show up for demo rides?

[rwalterk]

I'm down to ride some cruisers   

[JimT]

In my past experience, 10 would be too late for most demo rides. If anyone does it like KTM did last year, then it would be OK.

I think April and I will shoot for 10, I'll bring my gear just in case I can still get on something or wait standby if you guys are riding.

[Wildgift]

Not sure when we will be there.  We will catch up with you there.

[rwalterk]

In my past experience, 10 would be too late for most demo rides. If anyone does it like KTM did last year, then it would be OK.

I think April and I will shoot for 10, I'll bring my gear just in case I can still get on something or wait standby if you guys are riding.

Hmmm... I might try to get down there a little earlier then.  Mark, you up for meeting at 9:00?