Moto Spots to Check out in Bay Area?

Evil_Ductator · May 17, 2008, 03:14:28 PM

So I'm up here from SoCal for a week for some business. I read the tourist tips thread but I'm looking for some more specific info. I'm trying to find any cool Moto-related places to check out... Any exemplary shops? Cafes, bars, etc? I want to watch GP on Sunday as well, anywhere good to watch it?

I'm staying this weekend with my friend in the Balboa area by GG Park, and all week I'll be at Fisherman's Wharf (ugghh, thats where the course I'm taking is).

Michael Moore · May 17, 2008, 06:33:55 PM

Sorry you haven't gotten a lot of responses. We've all been at the races at Infineon, watching Tigre race.

You can watch GP at either the Dainese store on S. Van Ness Ave, or at the Ace Cafe. The Dainese store is great also for shopping, but very dangerous. Another great place for gear is Scuderia West, sort of nearby. (Check the local resources thread for more details).

Munroe Motors is the official Ducati dealer in SF, or there is Hattar in San Rafael, about a half hour north.

That's all I can think of at the moment, my brain is fried from sitting in the sun all day.

Or of course you could go to Infineon to watch AMA/Supermoto/Motocross racing.

desmoquattro · May 17, 2008, 08:58:19 PM

If you want to hang out tomorrow, give BikerGoddess and I a ring. I'll PM you the number.

Evil_Ductator · May 19, 2008, 05:32:21 PM

Quote from: Michael Moore on May 17, 2008, 06:33:55 PM
Sorry you haven't gotten a lot of responses. We've all been at the races at Infineon, watching Tigre race.

You can watch GP at either the Dainese store on S. Van Ness Ave, or at the Ace Cafe. The Dainese store is great also for shopping, but very dangerous. Another great place for gear is Scuderia West, sort of nearby. (Check the local resources thread for more details).

Munroe Motors is the official Ducati dealer in SF, or there is Hattar in San Rafael, about a half hour north.

That's all I can think of at the moment, my brain is fried from sitting in the sun all day.

Or of course you could go to Infineon to watch AMA/Supermoto/Motocross racing.

Thanks much, MM, those are GREAT suggestions and I'll definitely be checking out at least one of those places. Already PM'd desmoquattro back and might be meeting up at the Ace for a beer. I'm trying to find out if they'll be replaying the MotoGP some night since I missed it - went to Bay to Breakers instead and had a blast!

BikerGoddess · May 19, 2008, 06:18:01 PM

I work at the D (Dainese) Store on Sundays. We show AMA, World Superbike, and Moto GP races every Sunday. You don't have to buy anything and there's always complimentary espresso and soda (not combined of course!). I'm pretty sure that on Tuesday they will be showing the AMA races from this past weekend. Like Desmoquattro said, just PM either of us and we'd be more than happy to show you around! And DQ could be persuaded to loan you a bike...

Evil_Ductator · June 05, 2008, 10:27:56 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks much for showing me around a bit while I was in town! I had a great time. Desmoquattro and BikerGoddess - you two are welcome at my place any time, PM me if you'll be in Socal... Hopefully will get to meet up at Laguna and have a

or 10.

Warren and Evan - was good meeting you guys too. I didn't get your nick's, but I know you're both on here

You two have some seriously cool rides.

desmoquattro · June 05, 2008, 10:41:06 PM

Quote from: Evil_Ductator on June 05, 2008, 10:27:56 PM
Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks much for showing me around a bit while I was in town! I had a great time. Desmoquattro and BikerGoddess - you two are welcome at my place any time, PM me if you'll be in Socal... Hopefully will get to meet up at Laguna and have a or 10.

Warren and Evan - was good meeting you guys too. I didn't get your nick's, but I know you're both on here You two have some seriously cool rides.

Good hangin' out with you too. We'll definitely be at GP, so make plans to stop by our campsite in Carmel. Te espresso machine will be humming.

Evan is enzo and Warren is, well, Warren.

enzo · June 06, 2008, 09:38:05 AM

Quote from: Evil_Ductator on June 05, 2008, 10:27:56 PM
Warren and Evan - was good meeting you guys too. I didn't get your nick's, but I know you're both on here You two have some seriously cool rides.

Good to meet you too, and I'm glad you had a good time up here.

duckwrench13 · June 06, 2008, 09:43:37 AM

Quote from: Evil_Ductator on May 17, 2008, 03:14:28 PM
I want to watch GP on Sunday as well, anywhere good to watch it?

Tigre's place. Sunday, 7pm. Pizza, beer, rediculously large flat screen tv.

http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=4011.0

PM Tigre for directions.

Evil_Ductator · June 06, 2008, 10:11:41 AM

Quote from: duckwrench13 on June 06, 2008, 09:43:37 AM
Tigre's place. Sunday, 7pm. Pizza, beer, rediculously large flat screen tv.

http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=4011.0

PM Tigre for directions.

Man, get with the times! This thread was sooooo two weeks ago

Thanks for the invite though!

duckwrench13 · June 06, 2008, 10:29:46 AM

Quote from: Evil_Ductator on June 06, 2008, 10:11:41 AM
Man, get with the times! This thread was sooooo two weeks ago

Thanks for the invite though!

Never claimed to be the brightest bulb int he house... kinda like a 10 watt; bright enough to see, but not bright enough to read.

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