Euro Moto 2013

[ahchiu]

Thinking Saturday is the day to go, although I can be convinced either way.
Breakfast...open to Stricker's Cafe?

--G

Yes, right now weather for Saturday is looking better than Sunday.

Let's say Saturday 8:30am at Strickers for breakfast, show opens at 10:00am

 

[ahchiu]

In, though I wasn't able to find out how to use the online discount.

I'm having problems also getting the discount.

 

[JamesW]

Went out and researched this morning. Yolk is still toasted, I-hop is old small and cramped, I visited Strickers cafe and agree with Marcus. Place has lots of parking, including around back if necessary. Staff was friendly, food was very good and there is a senior discount menu for those 62 and older. Did not feel cramped at all. Talked to the waitress and she said 0830 saturday mornings was not very crowded normally, however there may be other groups besides us for breakfast. Sooo if folks check in on this post to get a body count mayhaps I could get there a little earlier and secure an area of some sort, nothing guaranteed but a possibility. Address is 19820 40th ave W. Block plus south of 196th on 40th.

 

[Niehart]

Just used code: 2013DLR-PROMO. Saved $2 whole bucks but don't have to stand in line at the door.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Just used code: 2013DLR-PROMO. Saved $2 whole bucks but don't have to stand in line at the door.

Guess I'd better get on the stick and get a ticket.

Thanks for the discount code Pops!

--G

 

[ahchiu]

Got my ticket, see ya Saturday for Breakfast.

 

[Niehart]

New for 2013 - DEMO RIDES


The latest, hottest models from Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Triumph will be available for Demo Rides at Euro Moto 2013! There's no additional cost outside of regular show admission, but space will be limited. Demo Helmets will also be available to try from Schuberth and Shoei.

Try out the BMW SMARTrainer in the Ride West BMW booth! The BMW SMARTrainer lets you experience and respond to a variety of on-screen scenarios as you travel along virtual streets and highways using the actual handlebars, seat, footrests and standard controls from a bike.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Thinking Saturday is the day to go, although I can be convinced either way.
Breakfast...open to Stricker's Cafe?

--G

Yes, right now weather for Saturday is looking better than Sunday.

Let's say Saturday 8:30am at Strickers for breakfast, show opens at 10:00am

Bump for Saturday breakfast at 8:30!

--G

 

[Panman]

Enjoy all, I'll be hosting a family gathering. Have fun!

 

[Tom Edison]

I'll be there, thanks Dave for the discount infor, $2 could be a piece of pie!

I'll be there for breakfast also.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I'll be there, thanks Dave for the discount infor, $2 could be a piece of pie!I'll be there for breakfast also.

Be looking for you Tom!

Who said anything about pie...

--G

 

[allrider]

I'm in for breakfast. See u at 830

 

[Niehart]

Temp is 46 and it's not raining. Is this some kind of a trick?

See u at 8:30.

 

[ahchiu]

Temp is 46 and it's not raining. Is this some kind of a trick?
See u at 8:30.

It's time to celebrate, PIE for breakfast!

 

[Auburn]

you guys have fun. Gotta to study and do my homework

 

[sportsguy]

I may swing by tomorrow. Opted for b-fast on our own this morning, then I wen to I-90 to oogle new bikes...and was told the one I wanted to lay mitts on was at the show...LOL

 

[escapefjrtist]

Great to see everyone today for breakfast and the show!

Hope y'all made it home before the rain started. JayH and I decided [late] to head north towards Pioneer Hwy...the black sky and dropping temps convinced us to turn around and head for the barn~ Yikes!

--G

 

[ahchiu]

Great to see the crew today for breakfast and the show, Dave G and I test rode a couple of bikes at 1:15pm got a little rain during the ride then headed home after.

 

[Hudson]

So I show up and meet the crew for bfast, and then onto the show. Barabus has the foresight to sign some of us up for test rides of the various bikes, but I am too busy hunting for a heated vest for the missus, and my demo ride slot (an MV Agusta Brutale) goes to someone else. Sigh....Achiu and I head across the way for what turns out to be a great Banh Mi (that's a Vietnamese pork sandwich). Fat and happy, we stroll back to the demo sign up to try out our luck.

Marcus scores the big Triumph Explorer 1200.

But lookie...over there...just to Marcus' right. A Tuono RSV4.

That's a 400 lb bike being pushed by 167 horsies.

"Hudson, party of one, your bike is ready, Hudson?"

The ride leader rounds us up and gives the standard safety lecture, then comes over to me. "Ever ridden an Aprilia?" he asks. "No, but I've read the articles and I know what I'm getting myself into."

"No, you really don't" he says. "You probably won't get out of first gear."

We head out on a very tame route, and while I managed to get into second, it's a damn good thing I didn't get a solo demo. This bike is insane. Stump pulling power. The sound of this bike is close to an F1 car's exhaust note. During the ride, I find myself goosing it just to hear the sound. What a wonderful sound! What an abso-feckin-lootely raucus, "screw you Lynwood and your noise ordinances too" sound. If you twist the throttle, and you don't quickly get a stiffie, you need to go see your doctor. Now. Cause you're nearly dead.

I pull up to Achiu and look over at him as he shouts "How's the Tuono?".

I just giggle like a little schoolgirl.

This bike will eat anything it sees. ZX14s, Ducatis, and yes even FJRs. Ferraris, Porsches.

Then it will keep eating...your license, your good insurance rating, and probably your credit score. The Tuono is insatiable.

I get back to the show, back to reality, and back to the FJR. I'm pretty sure I've grown a few chest hairs, sideburns, and probably other hairs too. Are you bald or balding? Put down that bottle of rogaine and get over to an Aprilia dealer and take a Tuono out for a test drive. You'll come home with a mane of flowing locks. It's that manly.

Heading out to Sultan for a few hours of riding in the rain, I goose the FJR just before the rain sets in. It's no longer fast, but merely quick.

Fast will have to be reserved for the Hooligan bike.

 

[sickchilly]

Finally some pictures!

Were there any BMW's available for test rides? Wifey and I will be there first thing in the morn and she's wanting to bee-line for them. Someone save me...

Assuming that white Norge is from Moto International, I rode that one back in September when shopping for an '07 FJR.