International Motorcycle Show - Houston

Red5 · October 22, 2008, 08:58:04 AM

Anyone else planning on going to this? Its on the weekend of Nov. 21st-23rd.

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=358889

Yeah, I realize it seems to be the same vendors every year. But it's not a bad way to waste a couple of hours that day.

Hope they have more companies involved for the demo rides this year. If the KTM truck is going to be out there, wouldn't mind trying out a Super Duke...

Pedro-bot · October 22, 2008, 07:38:42 PM

I'm planning on going. You're right Frank, not a bad way to waste away a few hours.

Looking forward to seeing the KTM RC8!

Lorenzo · October 22, 2008, 09:48:10 PM

that RC8 is a goodlooking machine. I really would like to see it up close.

10/10ths · October 23, 2008, 04:59:13 AM

It's a GREAT event. I go every year, I'll be there on Sunday. Bring your riding gear and you can test ride bikes from a lot of manufacturers there.

Cheers.

Gone Ape · October 23, 2008, 10:50:14 AM

If I'm up & running I'll be there.......probably a Saturday for me, though......

DomDucati · November 07, 2008, 06:41:12 AM

http://www.progressiveagent.com/pdf/ims.pdf?=imsemail

Link to a coupon on admission for anyone going to this. Enjoy!

Red5 · November 13, 2008, 01:40:10 PM

So... I get a heads-up from Gone-Ape that the KTM and Ducati trailers will be at the show with their demo bikes (thanks, Paul!).
Looks like I'll be showing up bright and early to sign up for specific bikes before they're gone.

ivobivo · November 13, 2008, 09:19:30 PM

I might go too. Sat. sounds good.

10/10ths · November 17, 2008, 05:06:13 AM

I'll be there Sat and Sun to demo lots of bikes. I'll be in my one piece silver Aerostich Roadcrafter and driving an '09 Ford F-150 pulling a 28 foot trailer with '09 F-150 all over it.

John

Gone Ape · November 17, 2008, 07:58:46 AM

We'll look for you...28ft trailer should be a dominant landscape feature!!!

El Matador · November 17, 2008, 10:05:44 AM

AAAArgh! I wish I could go demo some bikes. Too bad I'll be going to New Mexico for some snow boarding...

Red5 · November 19, 2008, 12:41:27 PM

Okay, looks like it'll be Saturday for me also.

Paul and Ivo, any idea of what time you guys plan on getting here on Saturday if you're still coming?
Some of us had an idea of meeting up with the Austin group for lunch or an early dinner if possible.

As for the demo rides, I'm still going to try showing up early to get a spot for the more popular choices.
Any idea what exactly it means by "no reservations" on their Houston schedule?
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/data/articlestandard/motorcycleshows/322006/364997/Houston-OEM-Demo-Info.pdf
Does this mean I cannot choose a specific later time slot, and only they get to pick the first available open slot for me?

ivobivo · November 19, 2008, 10:25:58 PM

So far the plan is to leave Austin at 7:30am.

Gone Ape · November 20, 2008, 09:34:09 AM

Hey Frank,
Ivo, Tim, Rich and I are caging it Sat am....should leave Austin around 7:30 if Rip Tear can get out of bed on time...there seemed to be heavy conversation bordering on confrontation last night @ Mings as to what constituted proper weekend protocol for wake up call. We'll get there one way or the other....

Having never ridden a tester @ a show I don't know what to expect......I guess we're kinda on our own to figure it out.....

I'll give Joe a call as soon as we hit the H-Town city limits to hook up a meet location....

Pedro-bot · November 20, 2008, 11:39:28 AM

Quote from: Gone Ape on November 20, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Hey Frank,
Ivo, Tim, Rich and I are caging it Sat am....should leave Austin around 7:30 if Rip Tear can get out of bed on time...there seemed to be heavy conversation bordering on confrontation last night @ Mings as to what constituted proper weekend protocol for wake up call. We'll get there one way or the other....

Having never ridden a tester @ a show I don't know what to expect......I guess we're kinda on our own to figure it out.....

I'll give Joe a call as soon as we hit the H-Town city limits to hook up a meet location....

Hey Gone Gape,
Yeah, got ur call hombre. We'll see ya when you get here. Make your way over to the Reliant Center. When you start getting close to the Galleria (Hwy 59 & 610 Loop) gimme a call since that's pretty close to the rendezvous point.

You preachin' to the choir withthe "proper weekend protocol for wake-up." Don't I know about this. Remember? You remember.

Glad I can laugh about it now.

Frank, I'll give you a call tomorrow evening to set up a meet up point and time.

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