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« Reply #140 on: February 23, 2013, 07:22:52 am »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 22, 2013, 07:11:38 am


I think you guys would kill me if I went and didn't take any pictures  Lol

Requests?


Lots of stuff we can't get in the U.S. please.
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« Reply #141 on: February 23, 2013, 12:19:10 pm »
Quote from: greench440 on February 23, 2013, 07:22:52 am

Lots of stuff we can't get in the U.S. please.


That would require me to know what we can get  - you should know that I don't pay attention to such things!


"80 of 163 photos uploaded..."  :popcorn:
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« Reply #142 on: February 23, 2013, 02:16:57 pm »
Here's a link to the entire album

The show was BIG! Bigger than any I've been to (IMS Seattle and IMS New York). There were three levels of displays, each one about the size of the last Seattle show I'd be too (2004?). The first two levels were primarily manufacturer displays interspersed with some accessory booths. It was a good showing of bikes, that's for sure  Smile  The third level was the "Custom Corner" (ie, chopper shop heaven  Crazy ) and leather wear  Rolleyes  The other side of Level 3 was all about authentic older racing bikes and sidecars. All-in-all, it was a good show.

I'll let you guys sort out what the hell you're looking at. I honestly suck at knowing what bike is what, and what is Euro-spec vs US-spec. It was difficult to get most of the shots as there were a lot of people and the lighting wasn't always very good. That being said, enjoy the show  Bigok


There was a request for the Triumph Trophy:









I hope that's what you wanted!
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« Reply #143 on: February 23, 2013, 02:27:47 pm »
This is the main entrance way. Two levels up and one level down, for your viewing pleasure  Bigsmile



I don't think I've ever seen a trials bike at a show before!



We found a Poof-sized bike!  Bigok



Not to my taste, but whatever...  Embarassment



Isle of Mann history



It was a family affair!  Most of the people at the show were guys (an overwhelming number, actually) compared to the shows I've been to in the States, but there were a few kids crawling around on the bikes, too. And I saw two (two!) women sitting on bikes. I was amazed  Rolleyes



We found the Touratech booth  Inlove



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« Reply #144 on: February 23, 2013, 02:30:50 pm »
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« Reply #145 on: February 23, 2013, 02:35:39 pm »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 23, 2013, 02:16:57 pm







Really nice bike. My local dealer got one in last week. I have not had a chance to ride it, but the little bit of time I spent sitting on it in the show room has caused me to think about buying one, but only get the more costly SE version here in the states.  Given the $$ difference, I will probably go with an FJR instead.
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« Reply #146 on: February 23, 2013, 02:35:41 pm »
Limited edition Italian bikes. The 500 (out of sight to the left) is so limited, he said that 20 of them would leave the factory this year



Lots of independent manufactures were there. These guys made some sort of electrical contraption  Crazy



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European model that you can't possibly get  Razz



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« Reply #147 on: February 23, 2013, 02:40:17 pm »









Bikes outside the show. There weren't many, but it's early in the season and it was snowing that day





Plate from the above bike





And then we went to Tesla!


We'll be going back in a month to see the new Model S  Bigsmile  (all they had in stock were a couple of used Roadsters)
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« Reply #148 on: February 23, 2013, 02:46:47 pm »
We're giving some serious thought about attending the Geneva Auto Show in March - a very big one with lots of concept cars.  Mclaren will be unveiling their plugin hybrid supercar!  
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« Reply #149 on: February 23, 2013, 03:39:12 pm »
Awesome stuff Colleen! Thanks!  Bigok


My new desktop pic if it's okay.

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« Reply #150 on: February 23, 2013, 03:46:47 pm »
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My new desktop pic if it's okay.


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« Reply #152 on: February 23, 2013, 04:26:42 pm »
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It looks a lot like your avatar - coincidence?


The first motorcycle ride I ever took was in my great uncle's Indian side hack. I was maybe 5.
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« Reply #153 on: February 23, 2013, 04:33:34 pm »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 23, 2013, 02:27:47 pm

We found a Poof-sized bike!  Bigok


Ooh, mail me one in a box! I'll pay you back for shipping! Lol
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« Reply #154 on: February 23, 2013, 05:15:13 pm »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 23, 2013, 12:19:10 pm



That would require me to know what we can get  - you should know that I don't pay attention to such things!



You haven't been gone that long.
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« Reply #155 on: February 24, 2013, 06:13:33 am »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 23, 2013, 02:16:57 pm


There was a request for the Triumph Trophy:









I hope that's what you wanted!


Yes, very good, thank you. How did it feel when you sat on it? Cramped, good leg room?
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« Reply #156 on: February 24, 2013, 06:23:59 am »
Quote from: Mac on February 24, 2013, 06:13:33 am

Yes, very good, thank you. How did it feel when you sat on it? Cramped, good leg room?


It felt fine. The seat was comfy (but then they are all if you're only on them for two minutes  Bigsmile ) and the reach to the bars was good. Leg room wasn't a problem at all and seemed to be a very natural, comfortable position for me.
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« Reply #157 on: February 24, 2013, 07:26:17 am »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on February 23, 2013, 02:35:41 pm
European model that you can't possibly get  Razz

That sounds like a challenge!



The "getting" is easy; it's the "keeping" that's problematic... Embarassment

You looked quite "at home" on that Trophy.  :popcorn:

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« Reply #158 on: March 05, 2013, 07:15:51 am »
The sun finally came out but I've been hit with the Cold From Hell, so can only enjoy it from the comfort of my couch. But I have noticed a few different bikes in the past week...

This beast lives around the corner from us:


Note the cute little ducky



Jawa (it would have been nice not to have so many bicycles around it)
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Somebody has restored a Jawa???  Headscratch
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