PNW Riders

beansbaxter · 12-13-2008, 12:38 AM

This is for those who have already attended the show this year...

What did you think? What did you like or not like about the show?

WTFO · 12-13-2008, 12:47 AM

The real question is it worth the drive up?

SeattleVet · 12-13-2008, 01:38 PM

I thought it was much smaller than the past few years. Lot fewer vendors of 'stuff'. Even the old/classic bike show upstairs had a lot fewer machines, and the upstairs was mostly empty space this year.

On the good side, the Piaggio Group (Moto Guzzi/Aprilia) expanded their exhibit and had actual people from corporate to help out the local dealers.

It was worth what we wound up paying to get in. I had a $3 discount from Progressive, and Abby had a "Ladies Night 50% Off" coupon, but someone handed her a free ticket on the way in, so we paid $10 for the both of us to get in. I would have felt ripped off a little if we had both paid full price.

Even the AMA didn't have a booth this year - the WA State people did, but not the national org.

While we enjoyed it, we were both a little bit disappointed overall this year.

Outofsync · 12-13-2008, 01:53 PM

I was really disappointed... It was way smaller than I expected and honestly the show was not worth the 10 or whatever I paid to get in.. It should be a free show with that kinda of appearance IMO.. I mean, wait like a month and you can do the same thing at the dealer.. Oh well..

DesmoDave · 12-13-2008, 02:08 PM

I'd read similar reviews on another forum. Sadly they were not just being whiny bitches. I guess my free ticket will be worth the admission but, but do I want to pay ferry fees to get there or not? :/ Anyone know what the parking fee was if someone caged it?

Outofsync · 12-13-2008, 02:28 PM

Parking is $10 in the Quest field event center lot...

uuu · 12-13-2008, 02:47 PM

I thought it was going to be much bigger with more vendors, accessories, etc. - but had walked the entire show in about 45 min to an hour and the vendor slection other then the mainstream guys was weak. Not worth the $$ (ticket and parking).

Oly ZX · 12-13-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Outofsync

Parking is $10 in the Quest field event center lot...

I got double dinged on parking w/ the trailer

As a first timer not really having any expectations I thought it was o.k. Felt like being at a "bigger" dealership. Definatley a few sweet machines there (Kawi's, KTM, Ducati, ) like the idea of my 12 being up there for folks to look at and the attractive woman @ the Ducati area

Jay and I ran into Beans and ErickB so that was way cool to.

The hightlight for me was meeting Mike Sullivan. I'll be back up there on Sunday.

PulpComic · 12-13-2008, 03:00 PM

Overall I enjoyed the show. I especially enjoyed the fact that no one said anything to me when I sat on bikes on pedastals. Also, no one including the Ducati, Aprillia and KTM dealers said anything to me about practicing rear wheel stand ups on the back pegs of their bikes (after mine busted doing one on Ben Howard I now deem this a important factor in bike purchase, fyi all Suzukis have sucky pegs and the R1 and CBR 100r are damn near unreachable). Regarding vendors I thought their prices and selection were very poor. The highlights of the show for me were talking to Mike Sullivan for a good bit about his school and riding in general and sitting on the RC8 and playing with any settings I could on it. Good times with the $3 discount mentioned here and the fact my g/f got in for half price last night,

TGAS-TT · 12-13-2008, 04:04 PM

not as big as last year.....and I think $10 for parking and $5 coffe is too much

FireDave · 12-13-2008, 04:07 PM

I didn't think it was worth it.

Aprilia booth: No new RSV? WTF?
No BMW display at all, thus no new BMW superbike, no K1300s.
My estimation: Fully 1/3 fewer vendors than the last few years.

For me, only three significant new products: V-max, RC-8, Duc Streetfighter. Street triple is nice, but not much wow factor since it's just a smaller speed triple.

FLIPEXED · 12-13-2008, 04:30 PM

The top level wasn't filled like the last 2 years and not as many people attended either. I liked the looking at the new street fighter offerings from zuki and kawi. Other than that it was pretty much "blah" for the rest of the stuff. Overall I wasn't my usual IMS excited self.

cobra525 · 12-13-2008, 04:41 PM

the duc street fighter is sex even at 19k

I have to agree with the others, especially with the lack of vendors.

theJrod · 12-13-2008, 05:02 PM

I've been dissapointed the last several years. Good thing I didn't go this year.

Mr Sunshine · 12-13-2008, 05:18 PM

It sucked Friday night...no mojo. I overheard an organizer complaining to another person (who I presumed worked with the show) about how everyone istaying away cause they are predicting a blizzard and how last year it snowed...then I couldn't hear them anymore cause they were too far away.

I went today cause I wanted to see some folks from Portland that were up. Still sucked.

One surprise was that the Buell 1125R was really good in the ergo's department. More than the big 4. Buell also had a 1125R setup for endurance. Man that was eye candy!

The Ducati Street Fighter looked better in person but I'm not a fan of the headlight.

UHAUL · 12-13-2008, 05:56 PM

I met Late Apex so that was worth free admission

Anyways I was a bit disappointed even thou this was my first IMS…I’ve been to many car shows there and was totally expecting to be as big or bigger, but if you just glanced over the floor from upstairs, it wasn’t anymore impressive then standing upstairs at RMC. The plus side…I got to fondle the Desmosedici and all the other bikes that said PLEASE DON’T TOUCH.

I didnt see any of these http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-0H5rh4Fusc/SG...-122-593lo.jpg

slacktide · 12-13-2008, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by beansbaxter

This is for those who have already attended the show this year...

What did you think? What did you like or not like about the show?

I went in with an open wallet and a shopping list with close to a grand of parts and goodies I was looking for. I didn't even buy a hot dog. Seems way smaller this year, I know of at least two vendors I wanted to look at that weren't there, and others had their exhibits scaled way back. No good deals to be found either.

Felt like I got raped for parking, considering that it's FREE at the boat show.

OTOH, I did see a Harley I actually liked. Wouldn't have seen that otherwise.

Captain Happy · 12-13-2008, 06:21 PM

It sucked. It is the worst show I've gone to in the last 5 years I have gone. There were hardly any parts/gear/accessories vendors up there. There were many that were put on the Shows flyer, that were supposed to be there, and were not. Nothing I hate worse then having someone tell me this, this and this will be there, then when I get there...they aren't.

Oh well.

RVFR · 12-13-2008, 06:21 PM

Pretty much agree with all the posts, it is way scaled down. Honda had half there fleet as 08s. go figure. KTM was the only dealer that really kicked it, yea no RSV4 all thou those new 750s weren't bad. High light was keeping a certain Kawasaki 12 owner company. Bike wise it's not worth a 2-4 hour drive even with a discount, at this rate they might as well make it a free event, won't be long before no one will come if they keep it up like this.

RumpigCBR · 12-13-2008, 07:11 PM

I attended with a good buddy of mine, met up with Jason and Daniel, had a few beers, ogled some new machinery, bought a few things - all in all, it was what you make it.

Oh, and I got a free Repsol hat and a photo with the Repsol girl. MM?

T · 12-13-2008, 07:29 PM

The Italians did bring it. They were sexy, especially the one with the Sharpie paint job (FTW). I fondled them all but of course they are over priced!!

Even at half off admission for having boobs...I was not really impressed with the show as a whole.

parkeRR · 12-13-2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by DesmoDave

I'd read similar reviews on another forum. Sadly they were not just being whiny bitches. I guess my free ticket will be worth the admission but, but do I want to pay ferry fees to get there or not? :/ Anyone know what the parking fee was if someone caged it?

I work right near there, so local semi-secret... 3rd ave S on the east side of safeco is usually free parking.
they put up no parking signs during mariners and seahawks games, but i guess it's still free for IMS, was last night anyway.

heLLonheeLs · 12-13-2008, 07:47 PM

PISSED OFF. Eventhough I had free tickets for all three of us, so the parking is all that we had to pay.

This was my first one and after hearing/reading everyone talk about it I was semi-expecting a good amount of dealers/displays. But alas, no........ Custom's sucked, appareal selection non existing. I was just pissed. Especially since the pass was crappy. The ONLY thing that I really liked is the new FZ6R. IT WAS AWESOME. the exhaust was perfect, just i want it now.

Okay done ranting..................

silverfoxc · 12-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I'm still here! Got to meet Lee Parks.. watched his suspension seminar. Got some custom molded earplugs made. Got a condor chock. Barfed at the DN-01. Disappointed not to see Bridgestone there. Will be back tomorrow

mikefsu · 12-13-2008, 08:44 PM

Loved the RC8($19,500) and the streetfighter was disappointed no BMW and no RSV4 but was nice to sit on some different bikes and parking is free if your on a bike so ride you damn pansies

GixxerGirl72 · 12-13-2008, 08:55 PM

I thought it was more hype. I really wasn't that impressed. It was nice to see and hang out with everyone though!

james1300 · 12-13-2008, 09:02 PM

BMW wasnt there. Oh, well others where! New KTM RC8 , in C/F HOTT! Suzuki;s new 650 V-twin street bike, the Monster clone, HoTT! No crowd, bad and good!
EZ to move around, sad so many people stayed way! Progressive Girls Hott!

VME Display! Very nice! Fewer vendors and the upstairs was thinner, vendor and bike wise than in years past.

RickTheRedNinja · 12-13-2008, 09:34 PM

The IMS was cool.

Lots of new bikes from Yami, Honda, zook, kawi, and of course Ducati.
I'm not a fan on the new RC8 or the new R1 front headlight, but the new Busa looks gorgeous.

I was drooling over the 1198 with only 377 lbs almost as light as 848 with 7 lbs different shy. The 1198S is only 3 lbs heavier than the 848, wow.

I watched the Lee Parks suspension settings guide and also the cornering technique (even volunteered with Steve SilverfoxC on the bike doing the cornering technique).

Oh, we did group picture. That was a quite large PNW group on saturday!
Yeah, it was smaller than last year's but I still enjoyed it.
Nice meeting everyone!

GirlNinja · 12-13-2008, 09:47 PM

I had fun there, but it surely could have been better.
It was nice to meet those of you i hadnt before.... Sorry we didnt get to chat long, i was planning on going to the meet at 3, but then ended up having to leave early.

ZX14-TOMCAT · 12-13-2008, 09:55 PM

I saw some new bikes and some nice rides. There were a few I really wanted to see up close, and did, like the RC8. The carbon RC8 was wicked cool!! Wasn't the greatest show, but was cool to see all the new stuff coming out. I had a decent time.

balut · 12-13-2008, 10:23 PM

didnt seem to be as exciting as last year's.
but got to meet pnwr people always a good thing.
ended up watching "the day the earth stood still" on imax.

too much snow on i5 was a drag going home.

Watchmaker · 12-13-2008, 10:28 PM

loved the carbon fiber RC8...the street RC8 could use a few pointers on paint matching!....was overall a good show compared to the last one I went to at convention center back in 93 or 94....would have been nice to see the BMW's. ...but was still fun to just go and see bikes as well as a few faces I havent seen in a while. nice to finally meet a few other PNW members too.

Turnfour · 12-13-2008, 11:12 PM

I liked it, a group of us chartered a bus from PDX, had racing DVDs in the player, adult beverages on the ride home, that is the way to go.
As far as the show, first time for me, I wasn't bike drooling so much. Not in the market for one yet, but I did fondle the C-14 and the FJR-1300 A bit.
I was looking for some winter riding gear and picked up a nice jacket liner and glove liners.
Got my ears injected with silly putty ear plugs.
Got some cool cargo straps, and some sun glasses with interchangeable lenses and prescription insert frames.
I went with little expectations, partied on the bus, found what I was looking for and a few things I wasn't.
It was good for me, I'll get on the bus next year.
And go to Joe's hot dog stand outside to eat.

Click · 12-14-2008, 12:13 AM

Seems people are a little harsh on the show this year. Remember, the economy sucks right now, not many people spending money on much of anything, and bitching about paying to get in? it takes a lot to set this up.

I had my dollars off coupon, split parking with Dock, and walked around. Much smaller than in the past, but not that surprised. Watched and got a laugh over a bunch of geeks getting a picture taken at the Kawi booth. Wanted to talk to Mike Sullivan, took his class years ago, but there were a lot of people milling around to talk to him.

Thought a lot of the bikes were really getting ugly this year. Head light treatment on a lot of them was just bad. Didn't like the FZ6, and after talking to Ken, went back and looked again. Didn't like it. Not much of a Ducati fan, but liked them even less this year. The one I kind of like, $18,000, guess I won't be getting that one. I've always wanted a late 80's, early 90's VMax, but the new one is getting really bad.

I'm down on the price or the turnout, economy played a big part, but the direction on a lot of the bikes has really gotten ugly to me.

tokin · 12-14-2008, 06:21 AM

show blew ass.

micknwop · 12-14-2008, 08:28 AM

Wow, you guys bitch a lot.

The new RC8
The RC8 CF trim
The white RSVR
The RS125
The dirt bike snowmobile conversion
The madass
The one off cafe's
.... ETC!

I mean really, for less than 10 bucks you really can't beat it. I thought i was broke but for all of you to say it wasnt worth the pocket change ... let me hand out some of my ramen.

Appreciate it for what it is.

Turtle · 12-14-2008, 08:33 AM

Saw some cool bikes. Partied with some cooler people. Show was ok.

Parts of the weekend were worth the admission.

Nivram · 12-14-2008, 08:37 AM

Personally, Any chance to be surrounded by all those bikes and that way of life is a good deal for me. I agree it was smaller than previous years, is that a sign of the economic times, Probably.

RumPig and I didn't pay anything for parking and once we found the Beer Garden, all was good!

Plummy · 12-14-2008, 08:40 AM

got to hold turtle's balls.

that was worth everything.

David Davenport · 12-14-2008, 09:11 AM

It was OK. I think there was more of the Older Classic Bikes last year. Looking at photos from last year, much more custom Bikes.
Nice to run into a good group of PNWriders there for a nice Group
photo. Thanks Beans.


12-13-2008, 12:38 AM	#1
beansbaxter PNW Administrator Joined: Sep 2004 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 8 I Ride: ZX-10R	For those that went to the show, what did you think of it? This is for those who have already attended the show this year... What did you think? What did you like or not like about the show? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 12:47 AM	#2
WTFO MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2007 From: An unstated X,Y,Z coordinate I Ride: 09 Blk Daytona 675 (better than hoochie), BLK/Silver 06 Tiger, Red 04 R1, Yellow 99 Daytona 955i	The real question is it worth the drive up? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#3
SeattleVet Superbiker Joined: Dec 2005 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: '04 Moto Guzzi Stone	I thought it was much smaller than the past few years. Lot fewer vendors of 'stuff'. Even the old/classic bike show upstairs had a lot fewer machines, and the upstairs was mostly empty space this year. On the good side, the Piaggio Group (Moto Guzzi/Aprilia) expanded their exhibit and had actual people from corporate to help out the local dealers. It was worth what we wound up paying to get in. I had a $3 discount from Progressive, and Abby had a "Ladies Night 50% Off" coupon, but someone handed her a free ticket on the way in, so we paid $10 for the both of us to get in. I would have felt ripped off a little if we had both paid full price. Even the AMA didn't have a booth this year - the WA State people did, but not the national org. While we enjoyed it, we were both a little bit disappointed overall this year. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#4
Outofsync MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2006 From: Eeeveruutt I Ride: the bike that I am allowed to ride.. I dont own one... <-----Fail	I was really disappointed... It was way smaller than I expected and honestly the show was not worth the 10 or whatever I paid to get in.. It should be a free show with that kinda of appearance IMO.. I mean, wait like a month and you can do the same thing at the dealer.. Oh well.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#5
DesmoDave Superbiker Joined: Apr 2008 From: Bowels of Hell I Ride: white & nerdy.	I'd read similar reviews on another forum. Sadly they were not just being whiny bitches. I guess my free ticket will be worth the admission but, but do I want to pay ferry fees to get there or not? :/ Anyone know what the parking fee was if someone caged it? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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12-13-2008, 02:28 PM	#6
Outofsync MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2006 From: Eeeveruutt I Ride: the bike that I am allowed to ride.. I dont own one... <-----Fail	Parking is $10 in the Quest field event center lot... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
uuu Endorsed Joined: May 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: a scoot	I thought it was going to be much bigger with more vendors, accessories, etc. - but had walked the entire show in about 45 min to an hour and the vendor slection other then the mainstream guys was weak. Not worth the $$ (ticket and parking). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
PulpComic Endorsed Joined: Jun 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2007 YZF-R1 (Current), 2002 YZF-R1 Silver (Stolen), 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Black (Sold), 1991 VFR-750 Red (Sold), 1988 VTR 250 Red (Sold)	Overall I enjoyed the show. I especially enjoyed the fact that no one said anything to me when I sat on bikes on pedastals. Also, no one including the Ducati, Aprillia and KTM dealers said anything to me about practicing rear wheel stand ups on the back pegs of their bikes (after mine busted doing one on Ben Howard I now deem this a important factor in bike purchase, fyi all Suzukis have sucky pegs and the R1 and CBR 100r are damn near unreachable). Regarding vendors I thought their prices and selection were very poor. The highlights of the show for me were talking to Mike Sullivan for a good bit about his school and riding in general and sitting on the RC8 and playing with any settings I could on it. Good times with the $3 discount mentioned here and the fact my g/f got in for half price last night, __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#10
TGAS-TT Superbiker Joined: Sep 2006 From: Graham, Wa. I Ride: The Sexy Beast and My Wife ZX-6R	not as big as last year.....and I think $10 for parking and $5 coffe is too much __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 04:07 PM	#11
FireDave Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: BMW K1200GT--- R.I.P., Triumph Scrambler, Ducati 1098S	I didn't think it was worth it. Aprilia booth: No new RSV? WTF? No BMW display at all, thus no new BMW superbike, no K1300s. My estimation: Fully 1/3 fewer vendors than the last few years. For me, only three significant new products: V-max, RC-8, Duc Streetfighter. Street triple is nice, but not much wow factor since it's just a smaller speed triple. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#12
FLIPEXED Zone Head Joined: Feb 2007 From: Lacey I Ride: 07 ZZR600	The top level wasn't filled like the last 2 years and not as many people attended either. I liked the looking at the new street fighter offerings from zuki and kawi. Other than that it was pretty much "blah" for the rest of the stuff. Overall I wasn't my usual IMS excited self. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 04:41 PM	#13
cobra525 Superbiker Joined: Mar 2006 From: Marysville, Wa I Ride: better than him^^some day	the duc street fighter is sex even at 19k I have to agree with the others, especially with the lack of vendors. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 05:02 PM	#14
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	I've been dissapointed the last several years. Good thing I didn't go this year. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 05:18 PM	#15
Mr Sunshine Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: Close enough to Redmond, Wa I Ride: 2003 SV650S (race), 2003 KTM 400EXC, 2000 Zuma Scooter	It sucked Friday night...no mojo. I overheard an organizer complaining to another person (who I presumed worked with the show) about how everyone istaying away cause they are predicting a blizzard and how last year it snowed...then I couldn't hear them anymore cause they were too far away. I went today cause I wanted to see some folks from Portland that were up. Still sucked. One surprise was that the Buell 1125R was really good in the ergo's department. More than the big 4. Buell also had a 1125R setup for endurance. Man that was eye candy! The Ducati Street Fighter looked better in person but I'm not a fan of the headlight. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 05:56 PM	#16
UHAUL Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Bellevue I Ride: 06 R6 50th Anniversary 06 R6 Raven (track)	I met Late Apex so that was worth free admission Anyways I was a bit disappointed even thou this was my first IMS…I’ve been to many car shows there and was totally expecting to be as big or bigger, but if you just glanced over the floor from upstairs, it wasn’t anymore impressive then standing upstairs at RMC. The plus side…I got to fondle the Desmosedici and all the other bikes that said PLEASE DON’T TOUCH. I didnt see any of these http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-0H5rh4Fusc/SG...-122-593lo.jpg __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by UHAUL; 12-13-2008 at 05:59 PM..


12-13-2008, 06:21 PM	#18
Captain Happy Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2008 From: Polk County I Ride: 07 GSXR750 06 CRF250X	It sucked. It is the worst show I've gone to in the last 5 years I have gone. There were hardly any parts/gear/accessories vendors up there. There were many that were put on the Shows flyer, that were supposed to be there, and were not. Nothing I hate worse then having someone tell me this, this and this will be there, then when I get there...they aren't. Oh well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 06:21 PM	#19
RVFR Pilot in Command Joined: Dec 2005 From: Olympia, WA Blog Entries: 11 I Ride: Honda............Ducati?	Pretty much agree with all the posts, it is way scaled down. Honda had half there fleet as 08s. go figure. KTM was the only dealer that really kicked it, yea no RSV4 all thou those new 750s weren't bad. High light was keeping a certain Kawasaki 12 owner company. Bike wise it's not worth a 2-4 hour drive even with a discount, at this rate they might as well make it a free event, won't be long before no one will come if they keep it up like this. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 07:11 PM	#20
RumpigCBR Zone Head Joined: Jun 2006 From: Snoqualmie, WA I Ride: 2008 CBR1000RR	I attended with a good buddy of mine, met up with Jason and Daniel, had a few beers, ogled some new machinery, bought a few things - all in all, it was what you make it. Oh, and I got a free Repsol hat and a photo with the Repsol girl. MM? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 07:29 PM	#21
T ~T Joined: Aug 2007 From: Milton-ville!?! I Ride: Ninja 650R	The Italians did bring it. They were sexy, especially the one with the Sharpie paint job (FTW). I fondled them all but of course they are over priced!! Even at half off admission for having boobs...I was not really impressed with the show as a whole. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by T; 12-13-2008 at 07:35 PM..


12-13-2008, 07:47 PM	#23
heLLonheeLs Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 From: Selah, WA	PISSED OFF. Eventhough I had free tickets for all three of us, so the parking is all that we had to pay. This was my first one and after hearing/reading everyone talk about it I was semi-expecting a good amount of dealers/displays. But alas, no........ Custom's sucked, appareal selection non existing. I was just pissed. Especially since the pass was crappy. The ONLY thing that I really liked is the new FZ6R. IT WAS AWESOME. the exhaust was perfect, just i want it now. Okay done ranting.................. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#24
silverfoxc Streetfighter Joined: Jun 2007 From: Bremerton, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: 06 GSXR 600, 99 CBR 600	I'm still here! Got to meet Lee Parks.. watched his suspension seminar. Got some custom molded earplugs made. Got a condor chock. Barfed at the DN-01. Disappointed not to see Bridgestone there. Will be back tomorrow __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 08:44 PM	#25
mikefsu Superbiker Joined: May 2007 From: The non rider peninsula Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: One with wheels	Loved the RC8($19,500) and the streetfighter was disappointed no BMW and no RSV4 but was nice to sit on some different bikes and parking is free if your on a bike so ride you damn pansies __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#26
GixxerGirl72 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Graham, WA I Ride: 2008 Suzuki GSXR 750	I thought it was more hype. I really wasn't that impressed. It was nice to see and hang out with everyone though! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#27
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	BMW wasnt there. Oh, well others where! New KTM RC8 , in C/F HOTT! Suzuki;s new 650 V-twin street bike, the Monster clone, HoTT! No crowd, bad and good! EZ to move around, sad so many people stayed way! Progressive Girls Hott! VME Display! Very nice! Fewer vendors and the upstairs was thinner, vendor and bike wise than in years past. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 12-13-2008 at 09:06 PM..


12-13-2008, 09:34 PM	#28
RickTheRedNinja Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: The Fattest Ninja and a Widowmaker	The IMS was cool. Lots of new bikes from Yami, Honda, zook, kawi, and of course Ducati. I'm not a fan on the new RC8 or the new R1 front headlight, but the new Busa looks gorgeous. I was drooling over the 1198 with only 377 lbs almost as light as 848 with 7 lbs different shy. The 1198S is only 3 lbs heavier than the 848, wow. I watched the Lee Parks suspension settings guide and also the cornering technique (even volunteered with Steve SilverfoxC on the bike doing the cornering technique). Oh, we did group picture. That was a quite large PNW group on saturday! Yeah, it was smaller than last year's but I still enjoyed it. Nice meeting everyone! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#29
GirlNinja Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2008 From: Everett.... I Ride: Like a girl	I had fun there, but it surely could have been better. It was nice to meet those of you i hadnt before.... Sorry we didnt get to chat long, i was planning on going to the meet at 3, but then ended up having to leave early. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#30
ZX14-TOMCAT Superbiker Joined: Jul 2006 From: Bellingham I Ride: Kawasaki Ninja ZX14	I saw some new bikes and some nice rides. There were a few I really wanted to see up close, and did, like the RC8. The carbon RC8 was wicked cool!! Wasn't the greatest show, but was cool to see all the new stuff coming out. I had a decent time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#31
balut MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2006 From: bellingham, wa I Ride: water buffalo	didnt seem to be as exciting as last year's. but got to meet pnwr people always a good thing. ended up watching "the day the earth stood still" on imax. too much snow on i5 was a drag going home. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by balut; 12-13-2008 at 10:25 PM..


12-13-2008, 10:28 PM	#32
Watchmaker Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Blaine,Washington I Ride: the hands of time......	loved the carbon fiber RC8...the street RC8 could use a few pointers on paint matching!....was overall a good show compared to the last one I went to at convention center back in 93 or 94....would have been nice to see the BMW's. ...but was still fun to just go and see bikes as well as a few faces I havent seen in a while. nice to finally meet a few other PNW members too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2008, 11:12 PM	#33
Turnfour Endorsed Joined: Nov 2007 From: Eagle Creek, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours	I liked it, a group of us chartered a bus from PDX, had racing DVDs in the player, adult beverages on the ride home, that is the way to go. As far as the show, first time for me, I wasn't bike drooling so much. Not in the market for one yet, but I did fondle the C-14 and the FJR-1300 A bit. I was looking for some winter riding gear and picked up a nice jacket liner and glove liners. Got my ears injected with silly putty ear plugs. Got some cool cargo straps, and some sun glasses with interchangeable lenses and prescription insert frames. I went with little expectations, partied on the bus, found what I was looking for and a few things I wasn't. It was good for me, I'll get on the bus next year. And go to Joe's hot dog stand outside to eat. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2008, 12:13 AM	#34
Click WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Aug 2007 From: Burien, Wa I Ride: I just keep it in the garage and make the neighbors think I ride	Seems people are a little harsh on the show this year. Remember, the economy sucks right now, not many people spending money on much of anything, and bitching about paying to get in? it takes a lot to set this up. I had my dollars off coupon, split parking with Dock, and walked around. Much smaller than in the past, but not that surprised. Watched and got a laugh over a bunch of geeks getting a picture taken at the Kawi booth. Wanted to talk to Mike Sullivan, took his class years ago, but there were a lot of people milling around to talk to him. Thought a lot of the bikes were really getting ugly this year. Head light treatment on a lot of them was just bad. Didn't like the FZ6, and after talking to Ken, went back and looked again. Didn't like it. Not much of a Ducati fan, but liked them even less this year. The one I kind of like, $18,000, guess I won't be getting that one. I've always wanted a late 80's, early 90's VMax, but the new one is getting really bad. I'm down on the price or the turnout, economy played a big part, but the direction on a lot of the bikes has really gotten ugly to me. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#35
tokin Hello Kitty Fan Joined: May 2007 From: none Blog Entries: 1	show blew ass. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2008, 08:28 AM	#36
micknwop MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: Fremont I Ride: Therefore, I am!	Wow, you guys bitch a lot. The new RC8 The RC8 CF trim The white RSVR The RS125 The dirt bike snowmobile conversion The madass The one off cafe's .... ETC! I mean really, for less than 10 bucks you really can't beat it. I thought i was broke but for all of you to say it wasnt worth the pocket change ... let me hand out some of my ramen. Appreciate it for what it is. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2008, 08:33 AM	#37
Turtle MotoGP Champion Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane WA I Ride: Beerbohm's shapely breasts.	Saw some cool bikes. Partied with some cooler people. Show was ok. Parts of the weekend were worth the admission. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-14-2008, 08:37 AM	#38
Nivram Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2006 GSXR 600	Personally, Any chance to be surrounded by all those bikes and that way of life is a good deal for me. I agree it was smaller than previous years, is that a sign of the economic times, Probably. RumPig and I didn't pay anything for parking and once we found the Beer Garden, all was good! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter