Long Beach Bike Show.

[TreAdidas]

So weird no one has posted about this. But y'all are all going riiight?



http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=358892

[peter1sp]

Yeah yeah... Saturday or Sunday.

[TreAdidas]

I'm thinking Saturday.

The show is open later that day and I want to go out to eat afterwards and not worry about going to work the next day.

[Arnold_R1]

I'm going on Sat! :guitar:

Chuck, remember this one!

[TreAdidas]

I'm going on Sat! :guitar:

Chuck, remember this one!

How can I forget the Aprilia booth. :red:

[Arnold_R1]

How can I forget the Aprilia booth. :red:

Ahh, the infamous Aprilia booth! :wub:

Let's roll! :thumbsup:

[qdbike]

Saturday, here I come!
Don't forget to sign up for the demo rides guys!!!

[GPTECHMAN]

I think Ima go sunday, thats when all the deals are :)

[TreAdidas]

I think Ima go sunday, thats when all the deals are :)

You and your deals.....

Oh just so e'ryone knows. There is a really really good sushi, called Sushi Studio (clicky for reviews) (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32648-d520689-Reviews-Sushi_Studio-Long_Beach_California.html) joint less than 5 miles from the convention center. It is....

Sushi Studio
4917 E Pacific Coast Hwy (clicky for directions to here from the show) (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=4917+E+Pacific+Coast+Hwy,+Long+Beach,+C A+90804&saddr=300+East+Ocean+Boulevard+90802&f=l&sll=33.793129,-118.12603&sspn=0.096866,0.215263&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=33.774581,-118.16165&spn=0.048443,0.079479&om=1)
Long Beach, CA
90804

...apparently they used to run coupons in the Grunion Gazette, Long Beach's community newspaper. So I'm going to try and pick one of those up while I'm running around up there. It's kind of small and can get crowded so just be advised.

[pulse]

damn i will be at work, i wanna go......:errf:

[TreAdidas]

damn i will be at work, i wanna go......:errf:

You could always just not show up... what are they gonna do? Fire you?

[GPTECHMAN]

so whats everyone looking forward to seeing?
I really want to check out the new COWWY and the new DUCKY
Other than that I will get a crap load of those BMW keys of which I will not use.

[JustGillies]

You and your deals.....

Oh just so e'ryone knows. There is a really really good sushi, called Sushi Studio (clicky for reviews) (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32648-d520689-Reviews-Sushi_Studio-Long_Beach_California.html) joint less than 5 miles from the convention center. It is....

Sushi Studio
4917 E Pacific Coast Hwy (clicky for directions to here from the show) (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=4917+E+Pacific+Coast+Hwy,+Long+Beach,+C A+90804&saddr=300+East+Ocean+Boulevard+90802&f=l&sll=33.793129,-118.12603&sspn=0.096866,0.215263&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=33.774581,-118.16165&spn=0.048443,0.079479&om=1)
Long Beach, CA
90804

...apparently they used to run coupons in the Grunion Gazette, Long Beach's community newspaper. So I'm going to try and pick one of those up while I'm running around up there. It's kind of small and can get crowded so just be advised.


hey chuckie, i still have my long beach connections, i will see if i can get them sooner. and im going saturday...do you want to carpool there!?

[Lost]

Im heading up from Temecula Saturday morning. Anyone wanna roll?

[CjrJAM]

I went to the show when it was here in Fort Worth and didn't even post about it cause there was nothing to exciting. I'll post up some pics later.

[TreAdidas]

Other than that I will get a crap load of those BMW keys of which I will not use.

This ritual is of course preceded by the time honored verbal group pact that if one of us wins we agree to just get the most expensive bike they make, sell it, and then split the spoils.

[TreAdidas]

cause there was nothing to exciting.

Man it's like I don't even know you anymore.

[GixxerDemon55]

whoops forgot! I posted several times on Myspace. I'm driving up on Sat and maybe staying for Sun too.

[GPTECHMAN]

I went to the show when it was here in Fort Worth and didn't even post about it cause there was nothing to exciting. I'll post up some pics later.
I thought you were all jazzed about the new tomahawks burnout compound and the new zebra print fur?

I agree chuck....I dont even know him:errf:

[Melbell]

Ahhh, everyone is going on Saturday =( I have to work on Saturday, but have Sunday off. Anyone going on Sunday thats riding?? Since it's my only transportation now, it's my only way up there. I've heard some stories of bikes getting jacked and messed with. Is this just rumored or should I be careful?

[Gixxerking]

Im heading up from Temecula Saturday morning. Anyone wanna roll?
I am heading up there saturday morning also. I have duty on friday and get off saturday morning at 7:30 so MJ and I are looking at rolling out like at 8. Need to get back by 3:30 to help my boy move, and sunday is just not good at all. So who else is going: ROLL CALL

[shaggy]

I went to the show when it was here in Fort Worth and didn't even post about it cause there was nothing to exciting. I'll post up some pics later.

+1 been to one show, been to them all...

[Arnold_R1]

+1 been to one show, been to them all...

Is Ti2TT gonna have a booth set up there? I think it's a good advertising scheme! :guitar:

[CjrJAM]

I thought you were all jazzed about the new tomahawks burnout compound and the new zebra print fur?
:fly:

Actually here is my new bike;
:squid:

[Abtin666]

Hey fellas,

I like to join you guys for that ride if you are leaving on Saturday. Please send me a note and let me know when and where and I be there.

If you could, please send me a note to Abtin666@gmail.com

Thank you

[nocontrol]

I am heading up there saturday morning also. I have duty on friday and get off saturday morning at 7:30 so MJ and I are looking at rolling out like at 8. Need to get back by 3:30 to help my boy move, and sunday is just not good at all. So who else is going: ROLL CALL
Ed, We're heading up there. I'll give you a call if we're going Saturday, and we'll all ride together. That is if we don't get caught for "street racing!":ha:

[SkyTension]

Sorry to be such a noob but what do you do at these shows? can you buy the bikes or something?

[Abtin666]

You can buy bikes there. They have dealer set up's and everything. For the most part, you get to see all the new bikes that are comming out and also every single vendor is going to be there for all your needs. Helemts, boots, parts for bikes,You name it and they will have it there. Also, you get to see some good deals out there.

I got a pair of Pirelli'sot there last year for $220. They were also selling Ohlin's Stabilizers for about $150 less than stores.

All and all, its a great event with lots of food and don't forget the pinup girls ;o)

[Gixxerking]

Ed, We're heading up there. I'll give you a call if we're going Saturday, and we'll all ride together. That is if we don't get caught for "street racing!":ha:
HA HA, very funny Tom, I got the bike back Thanksgiving week. Hit me up the night before and let me know for sure. MJ with the R1 will be going also. I am going to take it slow.

[brakstad]

I heard that they will have the 1098 at the show this weekend, so that should make it worth the trip...

[GPTECHMAN]

Yup the news is true, they are bringing my bike there.....I just didnt want to brag or nothing

[nocontrol]

HA HA, very funny Tom, I got the bike back Thanksgiving week. Hit me up the night before and let me know for sure. MJ with the R1 will be going also. I am going to take it slow.
The G/F just called and said that her friends from SAC will be coming down this weekend. So, if I go, it'll be me alone. Also, I may have work to do this weekend, so I'll keep you posted...

[Gixxerking]

The G/F just called and said that her friends from SAC will be coming down this weekend. So, if I go, it'll be me alone. Also, I may have work to do this weekend, so I'll keep you posted...
Alright cool man let me know because I may have to work also.

[Jessup]

Going on friday actually anyone else?

[BioHazard]

Bostroms and Colin Edwards II at Long Beach Show
by staff
Thursday, December 07, 2006 This just in:
Boz Bros to join Yamaha MotoGP Star Colin Edwards at Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach California
December 7, 2006...Fresh off their successful Dunlop tire test Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that Yamaha Factory Racing stars Ben and Eric Bostrom will be joining MotoGP star Colin Edwards at this weekend's Long Beach California Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. Ben, Eric and Colin will be in the new Yamaha display on Friday December 8th from 5-6 and 6:30-7:30PM and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00AM. Colin will be on hand from 10:30 - 11:30 AM and 12:30-1:30PM Saturday. Be sure to stop by for your free autographed poster of the "Texas Tornado' and the "Boz Bros".
ENDS

[qdbike]

Can someone get me an autographed poster?! I won't be there until 12/1 ish! :)

[Gixxerking]

Can someone get me an autographed poster?! I won't be there until 12/1 ish! :)
I will try to get you one. I should be there early at about 10 ish

[jaycdubb]

If there is anyone leaving saturday, let me know when and where so I can roll.
jaycdubb@yahoo.com
thanks

[jaycdubb]

yo hearn, this is willett, give me a heads up so I can roll with you in the morning.

[veejay]

I heard that they will have the 1098 at the show this weekend, so that should make it worth the trip...

was gonna go to see it but i'll just wait a couple of weeks when i pick mine up :squid:

[nocontrol]

Alright cool man let me know because I may have to work also.
Hey, won't be going this weekend. I know, she has my jubblies in her purse, but that's what we as men go through.

[r1repr7]

Went early yesterday before opening.

Saw Buymoto....display looks awesome!

My photos...enjoy :thumbsup:

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/556305677qEPXXA

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/556308568fRCRDu

(my R71 is on display at the 2 Wheel Tuner booth, and will be in the Jan or Feb 2WT :cheers:)

[GERM_600RR]

Went to the show on Friday and it was sick. Track Daz has a super sick deal which was 5 track days (any 5 track days of your choice) all for the super duper price of $399. 1098 was dope, the Ducati booth had all three models there for your viewing pleasure. :thumbsup:

[mtex22]

My first time at the show. Very nice!!! I saw the 1098 in person and let's just say it is way better in person. The hypermotard was also sweet as well as the Desmosedici. I sat on all the new bikes for 07. The 1098 is obviously the best!! :[]: The new Honda 600RR was not bad. Everything else was just OK. The new Kawi ZX6-RR felt like a tank, the pics look better than the actual bike. The Buymoto booth was very nice!! Here are some pics.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1931.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1917.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1923.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1927.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1921.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1925.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1928.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1929.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1930.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1914.jpg

[JustGillies]

My first time at the show. Very nice!!! I saw the 1098 in person and let's just say it is way better in person. The hypermotard was also sweet as well as the Desmosedici. I sat on all the new bikes for 07. The 1098 is obviously the best!! :[]: The new Honda 600RR was not bad. Everything else was just OK. The new Kawi ZX6-RR felt like a tank, the pics look better than the actual bike. The Buymoto booth was very nice!! Here are some pics.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1914.jpg


great pics, and yes it is very awesome in person.

I loved the dog pic there. that is so cute!

[mieff]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/IMG_1921.jpg


That's the GP Replica bike! That thing is sick! I only wish I had $60k and the skill to be able to ride it. :squid:

[TreAdidas]

That's the GP Replica bike! That thing is sick! I only wish I had $60k and the skill to be able to ride it. :squid:

Problem is you'd still be about 25K ,and a Ducati 999 short. :errf:

[mieff]

Problem is you'd still be about 25K ,and a Ducati 999 short. :errf:

Oh really? When it was first announced that they were going to be making them I thought they were going to be available for around $60K. :errf: I guess demand for the bike must've pushed the price up.

[qdbike]

Dude what happened to all these sweet deals I heard about? Oh well, just means I'll have to go to Buymoto for my stands and whatnot... ;)

[Lost]

Dude what happened to all these sweet deals I heard about? Oh well, just means I'll have to go to Buymoto for my stands and whatnot... ;)

Buymoto had some great deals, i spent a little coin there..

Trackdaz got my $ for the second year in a row. It always hurts this time of year to shell out coin for the bro deal, but it saves me $ later in the year! I counted 7 trackdaz events i was going to def make, so i gotta pay for 2 more!!

[Arnold_R1]

The 07 Tundra was one sweet truck too! I won a set of gardening gloves for getting a question right! 6 speed sequential automatic transmission! :fact
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/whatup07Tundra.jpg

The 1098s w/$12K worth of accessories! drool factor=+10

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/1098scarbon.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/1098scarbon2.jpg

Full Termignoni, ehhh $2795 :whistle:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/Termignoniyatch.jpg

What planet is this alien from? 200hp, 65K Ducati...maybe if I won the lottery and owned a 999! :rolleyes:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/DesmosediciRR.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/DesmosediciRRside.jpg

The 1098!! It's such an awesome and beautiful bike!

The seat doesn't feel like a 998 but all things can be considered!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/foundmynextbike.jpg

Just trying to image how much fun this bike would be to ride!! :YEA
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/foundmynextbike2.jpg

[Arnold_R1]

2007 600RR
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/2007600RR.jpg

2007 ZX6R
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/2007ZX6R.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/2007ZX6Rred.jpg

*PLEASE DON'T SIT ON ARNOLD'S BIKE
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/AMAR6.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/AMAR6rear.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/AMAR6side.jpg

Hacker's R1! :yes
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/GravesR1.jpg

Chuck on gixxer, what a concept!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/chuckonagixxer.jpg

[Arnold_R1]

Ok, so back to the 1098! The carbon fiber S model they had @ the Ducati booth was pretty sick. The one at Brea was even better b/c you can actually sit on it!

*tick* *tick* *tick* Ducati's infamous dry clutch ticking sound. Check out the slipper clutch!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/1098sslipperclutch.jpg

The Ohlins!!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/Ohlins.jpg

Cast aluminum on the regular 1098 and forged aluminum on the S... decisions, decisions, decisions!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/1098marchesini.jpg

Oh and that the clear line running across the guage is used to remotely adjust the brakes... $700 from Ducati

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/1098guage.jpg

Chuck re-enacting T4 @ Willow!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/Chuckbuell2.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/Chuckbuell.jpg

Oh no!!!!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/carrollredvespa-1.jpg

Reppin BM to the fullest, SON!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/reppin.jpg

This guy's shirt dictates how Chuck should ride
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/Chuckblahblahblah.jpg

Last but not least
Peace out!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/abasada/pieceout.jpg

[qdbike]

I wish I had seen you guys, totally forgot to call you guys :(

I am sucha foooooool for not takin pictures of the pearl 600RR! Does anyone have pictures of that Sexyback # 2? It has such a cleannnnnn finish I couldn't stop admiring the smokin white HOTTness....
Goes well with my jordan jacket, wouldn't ya say? :wub:

[Arnold_R1]

I wish I had seen you guys, totally forgot to call you guys :(

I am sucha foooooool for not takin pictures of the pearl 600RR! Does anyone have pictures of that Sexyback # 2? It has such a cleannnnnn finish I couldn't stop admiring the smokin white HOTTness....
Goes well with my jordan jacket, wouldn't ya say? :wub:

Yeah no call what so ever... :rolleyes: I saw the white 600RR but everyone and kept surrounding it!

[peter1sp]

I sat on it... it was amazing... :squid:
p.s. Will someone please get my sprockets and chain from BM. Everytime I go there I end up spending dough. I see why they didn't bring my stuff to me now. Sneaky sneaky.

+:thumbsup: +:thumbsup: on the Violator. Thanks JAE. Best cold weather/warm weather/ ultimate jacket ever!!!!

[Dissident]

I thought the hypermotard was pretty sick, especially for $10K!

and I totally want one of these for a pit bike!

http://www.yachtsee.com/cruzincooler.htm

[JustGillies]

Hey Arnold! Nice pics there. Whomever took your pics did an awesome job! :thumbsup: :ha: :bowdown:

[spewmonkey]

I thought the hypermotard was pretty sick, especially for $10K!

and I totally want one of these for a pit bike!

http://www.yachtsee.com/cruzincooler.htm


I got some knee down riding the 'Cruzin Cooler' I road the 500 XE cuz ya know I'm a 'Big Guy', it had more pick up then a gimp on crutches. They wouldn't let me get a second lap in after I dragged knee.

The Buell Exhibit was my favorite with the posed bikes that you could mount for photo ops.

[peter1sp]

it had more pick up then a gimp on crutches.

Hey... common' now. Queena can get up and move on those suckers. :squid:

[GPTECHMAN]

I really liked the kawi, no one else did. Its pretty tall, the tach and gear indicator are nice... I really liked that red one. I would get one in a sec but the resale on kawis is such crap. Maybe in 08 Ill pick up a new track bike thats already pimped out

[spewmonkey]

Hey... common' now. Queena can get up and move on those suckers. :squid:

Oh I know she can, she even makes it to bike night, it's that other gimp that I was razzin'

[EIREANN]

I went on saturday :)

I test rode the ZX-6R and it was fuuuuuuuunnnn, I also test rode a Buell but I didn't like it as much as the kawi :squid:

[techne]

Great photos Arnold. The 1098S with the carbon fiber looks sick. The drool factor on the Duc is seriously off the scale.

Chuckster, you didn't hurt yourself on the Buell, did you? :D

[GPTECHMAN]

dang I didnt know that you could test drive them. Would have love to have checked it out.

I personally think that that carbon fiber ruined that bike. I think it made it look tacky and from the total look from the bike. No thanks

[TreAdidas]

I really liked the kawi, no one else did. Its pretty tall, the tach and gear indicator are nice... I really liked that red one. I would get one in a sec but the resale on kawis is such crap. Maybe in 08 Ill pick up a new track bike thats already pimped out

:werd:

I liked it too. But Kawi is definitely a bike to buy used. Ain't that right Josh?

[spewmonkey]

I personally think that that carbon fiber ruined that bike. I think it made it look tacky and from the total look from the bike. No thanks
+1 on the carbon, they should have painted it.

[GPTECHMAN]

:werd:

I liked it too. But Kawi is definitely a bike to buy used. Ain't that right Josh?
Ouch dude, ouch....:roflmao:
I did however manage to sell the EX500 for 200 bucks, post smush.

I dont get it, its a great bike and no problems that I have heard of.
Chuck did you get a chance to sit on that RR, it was super comfy.

I also liked how the zx6r's tail was slimmer from an aesthetics only POV.
Hopefully its power will be on par with an R6.

[TreAdidas]

Ouch dude, ouch....:roflmao:
I did however manage to sell the EX500 for 200 bucks, post smush.

I dont get it, its a great bike and no problems that I have heard of.
Chuck did you get a chance to sit on that RR, it was super comfy.

I also liked how the zx6r's tail was slimmer from an aesthetics only POV.
Hopefully its power will be on par with an R6.

I didn't sit on the RR, just walked around it and gave the obligatory no thanks. When it comes to Honda I am all over the XR's, specifically the XR650.

I agree on the tail of the Kawi. I thought it looked badass. The all black one was my favorite, then the red. Hopefully their power will be there.

It just kills me that for no rhyme or reason, you can buy a 3 year old R6 that's been beat, and a mint year old Kawi for the same price.

[CjrJAM]

The all black one was my favorite
Yup yup same here!

It just kills me that for no rhyme or reason, you can buy a 3 year old R6 that's been beat, and a mint year old Kawi for the same price.
I also noticed that while "looking" around at bikes recently.:nerd:
Go Yammie!

[Arnold_R1]

The 1098s still looked sick regardless of the $12K worth of accessories it had. The Kawi still felt the same but I'm glad they ditched the digital tach and went back to that analog. The new gixxer 1k only had 2 settings for it's so called "traction control". The thing felt like a Tiller when sitting on it, sucks for Suzuki.

[GPTECHMAN]

yeah bill liked the 1000, I was like eh..... He was probably thinking of how wasy it would be to come up...

[Arnold_R1]

yeah bill liked the 1000, I was like eh..... He was probably thinking of how wasy it would be to come up...

Both Ducati booths haven't heard anything about a 848 in progress. I thought all of them were sick, even the TriColore which I originally thought was too much. Either or, that bike is bad a*s! :bowdown:

[techne]

I'm waiting to see who's going to empty their accounts on one of those new Ducs.

[Arnold_R1]

I'm waiting to see who's going to empty their accounts on one of those new Ducs.

I say Rich will sell his 749R and get the 1098 Tricolore. Then Bengt will buy one and say, "eh, uh huh, yes". Followed by Aaron, and then you. Then I'll get one! :thumbsup:

[mtex22]

I personally think that that carbon fiber ruined that bike. I think it made it look tacky and from the total look from the bike. No thanks

Chrome on a bike is tacky!! I think its a great mixture of paint and carbonfiber!!! The standard one is almost too red!! The CF breaks it up a little and accents the lines. Either way I will take any one of them:)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/lbbs8.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/mtex22/lbbs9.jpg