Biketoberfest?

[JetJaguar]

Anyone heading to Daytona for Biketoberfest? I'm thinking to go over on Friday for the demo rides at the Speedway. Not sure though, because I'm doing the Coast to Coast ride the weekend before and doing events two weekends in a row is a real tough sell at my house.

[JRShaw]

I'll probably be up there all of the days. I'm just 15 miles away in New Smyrna Beach. Let me know when and where and we can meet up for a beverage or 3. I really want to see if Twi$%@# Thr(&&)$'s Eric is going to be there. Charlie Pope is going to be with his son at the Titan display. Stay in touch.

We are thinking about the coast to coast thing, but it means going over to Tarpon Springs on Friday nite. Not sure yet.

[A1A]

Looks like I'll be off work during that time frame. I'll probably Demo ride 3 or 4 bikes and take in the bike races.
Name the time and place for a meet and greet.
Cheers!

[RodK]

I'm gonna be in Crystal River Friday on a company retreat. I plan on riding over to Daytona from there and spending the night. Play around and leave Sat afternoon.

Does that jive with anyone?

Rod

[subagon]

I'm going over EARLY :shock: on Friday so I can be in Daytona around 8AM. Plan on doing demo rides at the speedway. Head down to north Orlando around 6-7PM for dinner. If anyone wants my cell #, let me know and I'll PM you.

[Cpope]

Rod, when will you be in CR? I was going to Daytona but have to take the wife for her annual check up Friday & Saturday in Jacksonville.
We are trying to get this changed but if not we must take it.

Jim, I don't think Alan will be in Daytona at the Titan display. After reading the above, I might not even make it over there myself.

[jeanmarcfla]

I am planning on going Thursday and Friday, returning on Saturday morning and leaving Miami Thursday morning. Anobody in the area interested to meet. I do not have any accomodation yet. Anybody is staying overnight there?

[RodK]

Rod, when will you be in CR? I was going to Daytona but have to take the wife for her annual check up Friday & Saturday in Jacksonville.
We are trying to get this changed but if not we must take it.

Jim, I don't think Alan will be in Daytona at the Titan display. After reading the above, I might not even make it over there myself.

Charlie, we'll be at Plantation Wed at about 11 AM and they cut us loose Fri about 1 PM. There's a window Thu PM where you play golf or go manatee huntin'. I may be able to sneak out but I won't know till I get there. Cell is 813-495-7759. If nothing else, I'd love to see what's landed at the dealership.

Give me a holler when you know your schedule.

Rod

[JRShaw]

See my post in the Nov. 4 meet and greet section. I forgot there was a thread started for this event already. Anybody coming up, over, down to Biketoberfest call me...386-478-3049!!!
Sorry to hear that you might not be coming over Charlie, was looking forward to seeing you again. In November for sure.

[Cpope]

Rod

I am playing in a tournament in Leesburg all week, Wednesday at 1 and 3 pm. Thursday at 10 and 12 pm, Friday at 10 and 12 pm.
Open late afternoon and evening. Give me a call Wednesday around 5 or when you get out of class. We will head over to the dealership and you can take a look.
352-634-1311

[JetJaguar]

Well, I'd be up for getting a small group together sometime Friday morning in the vicinity of the Speedway, then heading over to the demo rides. Anyone else?

[jeanmarcfla]

Well, I'd be up for getting a small group together sometime Friday morning in the vicinity of the Speedway, then heading over to the demo rides. Anyone else?

I'll be there. Let's figure out exact place and time.

[JRShaw]

Guys if you are wanting to do demo rides, better be at the demo tent EARLY, usually by 9:00AM or even before. BMW ride are not at speedway, but at the stealership. The other majors will most likel;y be at the speedway. Just my $.02 worth. CYA!!!

[RodK]

Jim, what would you suggest doing on Saturday? I'm not interested in rubbing chrome and leather or dropping shots of Jack with the posers but I would like to see what's worth seeing or better yet ride around. Where will the major mfrs be? Is there a place where I could see a Schuberth or Momo helmet?

TIA

Rod

[Cpope]

Charlie, we'll be at Plantation Wed at about 11 AM and they cut us loose Fri about 1 PM. There's a window Thu PM where you play golf or go manatee huntin'. I may be able to sneak out but I won't know till I get there. Cell is 813-495-7759. If nothing else, I'd love to see what's landed at the dealership.

Give me a holler when you know your schedule.

Rod[/quote]

Should be back in CR at 2:30 call 352-634-1311 and we will go over the store.

[JRShaw]

Rod,
Best bet for finding major mfg's would be at the Speedway. Have not yet seen listing of who will be there, but I'd start there and see. The other place might be the Sunshine Mall in South Daytona on Ridgewood (US1). Don't go downtown to Beach street cuz that is all cheap leather and worse chrome. I'll be up in the area on Thursday and see if I can find those two vendors. Will you have web access?
Have you ridden the 'Loop"? some nice riding up on the north side of the area. Give me a shout if you want.
386-478-3049

[Cpope]

I am going to try to get over Thursday, alone, so keep me informed on where you guys are going to be.

[RodK]

Jim, Charlie..thanks for the phone numbers. I'll put them in my celly. We have this three day company thing where they try to strip us of free time and internet access. They do allow cell phone calls to deal with the pissed off customers :shock:

I'll be leaving CR on Friday headed for the 'Fest. Hope to see all you guys.

Rod

[jeanmarcfla]

I'll be there on Thursday and Friday. Hope to meet as many VStrommer as possible amongst the crowd.

[readytoride]

Well, I'd be up for getting a small group together sometime Friday morning in the vicinity of the Speedway, then heading over to the demo rides. Anyone else?

I'd like to catch up with y'all...put me on your list.

Mike, (the other Mike with the yellow jacket on the blue Strom)

[jeanmarcfla]

It's my first visit to Biketoberfest. Maybe a regular can suggest a location where to meet. Date and time have to be convenient for most of us.

[Cpope]

Jim Shaw, will you be around Thursday? Set something up close to the speedway for these guys. Maybe lunch and a short ride. I will also be there Thursday around Noon and maybe, hopefully Friday for a while.

C

[JRShaw]

Yeah, I can put some things together for all for a lunch on Thursday. Maybe a short ride for lunch and good friends, sounds good.
How about meeting at the Speedway say, !:00 PM at the main gate to the inside of the track? That time will give JeanMarc time to get up to Daytona. Anyone else interested? Let me know what you think?????

[Cpope]

Count me in, you talking about the reception area in front of the speedway?

[JRShaw]

Actually I was thinking of the place where yuo buy the ticket to get into the infield. Know the place? Time okay with you? We are going to want to get away from the Speedway for a lunch together cuz of all of the posers that show up and clog the streets and establishments. OOps, I'll get off of my soap box.

[Magblast]

Myself and a friend will be going to speedway for demo rides on Saturday.I will be on my DL-1000...He will be on my KLR 650.Will get to speed way early.Trying to get buddy to ride a V-strom 650 fifty .. as he is going to buy a bike soon.Wants a cruiser type trying to sell him on 650 Strom.

[jeanmarcfla]

Jim:

We are leaving Miami around 7:00am. Staying in Edgewater at the new hotel you suggested from the list. Around 1:00pm should be fine to meet at the speedway. As a first comer, What's the best place to park over there?

[Cpope]

Just a though::::::::::::::::
maybe the back parking lot at Hooters on The North side of the road across from the track. Everybody knows where Hooters is.
Just a though:::::::::::::::

Thats where a few of us met last year

[JRShaw]

Hooter's back parking lot will work as well. I was just thinking of if you were perusing the vendors, the track side would be easier. If you are just riding in, then either side is okay. I don't care either way. If Hooters worked well last year, then lets make it Hooter's at 1:00 PM. Sound ok to all?

Hooters @ 1:00PM Thursday 10.19.06

[jeanmarcfla]

Sounds good to me. See you there.

[JetJaguar]

Okay, If anyone's interested in demo rides on Friday morning, how about also meeting at the Hooters around 8:00 or 8:30, and then head over to the Speedway by 9:00 am?

[readytoride]

Okay, If anyone's interested in demo rides on Friday morning, how about also meeting at the Hooters around 8:00 or 8:30, and then head over to the Speedway by 9:00 am?

I'm not sure I'll be doing any demo rides, but I'll see you there :!:

[JRShaw]

Jet;
I'll most likely be over there in that vicinity about that time. Will try to get to Hooters to see what is going on for the day. Might be down at BMW to try to get tires mounted. Buy the rear Metzler and get the front free. Labor extra.
CYA!!!

[Cpope]

Electric problems last night, I hope I have them fixed as we speak.
It just keep shorting out when ever I hit the starter button. Just cleaned everything, seems to work now. Sorry about Daytona but ready for Nov 4th.

Anybody had this problem?

[JRShaw]

We missed you Charlie!!! Sorry to hear about your electrical problems. Had a good ride to lunch and then a great lunch. Had 5 total show up.
Jim
Jack (Jim's neighbor)
A!A Richard
Jean Marc
Richard (friend of Jean Marc)
Jean Marc and Richard are a little lighter in a certain portion of their anatomy after the trip from South Florida. I'll let them tell all about it.

[Tampa Tom]

Hello everyone...Haven't had the chance to hook up with any V-Stomers yet but would like to soon. So....I would like to extend a invite to anyone interested to meet at Biscuit's and Gravy in Port Orange on Saturday morning at 9:00AM for breakfast.

The Concours Owners Group (great bunch of guys) meets there every year on this day for breakfast and good conversation. If you decide to show up I think you will find a lot of synergies between the two group and meet some nice riders.....as well as the only V-Strommer in their group.

Hope to see you there.

[RodK]

Damn, Charlie, here I was in CR with an afternoon free yesterday thinking you were at the 'Fest :shock: :D Rode Ozello Trail a couple times. That's a nice ride.

I was thinking about going to Daytone early Sat AM to see the new bikes and that's about it. Worth the trouble? Did anyone ride the new FRJ?

See ya Nov 4

Rod

[Cpope]

Man you should have called, could have used someone with smarts to fix my electrical problems. I hope all is well now.

Ozello Trail is a real sweet section on Florida Flat roads.
Wish I could ride it knowing there would be NO traffic.

See ya soon.

[JRShaw]

Welcome to the Florida group Tampa Tom. If we were not getting out of the craziness that is Boketoberfest on Saturdy, I would take you up on your offer for breakfast on Saturday. Port Orange is just a hop skip and jump up the road from me. I think you are correct that the Stroms and Concours groups would get along fine. Had an '88 Connie before getting into a Voyager, then others , then the Strom. Have a great time and hope to see you on the 4th.


PS: where are you located?

[readytoride]

The Concours Owners Group (great bunch of guys) meets there every year on this day for breakfast and good conversation. If you decide to show up I think you will find a lot of synergies between the two group and meet some nice riders.....as well as the only V-Strommer in their group.

Hope to see you there.

Hey Tampa Tom, you're not the only V-Strommer in the group. :) I've been a member since '97. Rode the DL to the chili feed Friday night, and my wife and daughter went to the breakfast this morning. (I'm working this weekend. :cry:) In the MD/DC/VA area where I'm from, there are lots of Strommers in COG.

[readytoride]

Had an '88 Connie before getting into a Voyager, then others , then the Strom.

Jim, it looks like we have a little in common. I have owned among others, a '97 Concours and an '86 Voyager. Currently own a R1150RT along with the DL :D

[RodK]

Me and Gene went over Sat AM. I was highly impressed. The group of vendors they had were fantastic. Especially, Givi, Yamaha and Buell.

Drove past the HD dealer in Orlando twice. It looked like there were having an event bigger than the State Fair. Suzuki didn't even feature a V Strom that I saw but they did have some for the demo rides. Strange. Nobody ever has anything negative to say about the 650.

Here's me taking a picture of a gas tank and sitting on that 07 FJR (Yamaha even gave us an R-1 hat) :shock: :D

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Here's my Strom and Gene dancing for this old lady


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The new Kawasaki 1400 ST concept bike.

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[Tampa Tom]

Hey Tampa Tom, you're not the only V-Strommer in the group. :) I've been a member since '97. Rode the DL to the chili feed Friday night, and my wife and daughter went to the breakfast this morning. (I'm working this weekend. :cry:) In the MD/DC/VA area where I'm from, there are lots of Strommers in COG.

Mike...Hello....Didn't realize there were more Strommers in the Florida COG group. Good to know. Maybe we can ride together soon. Going to try to make the Nov 4th RTE to meet up with other DL riders. Hope to see you then.

[Magblast]

Got to demo ride area about 8:00 A.M....first on the list was a Strom 650 really like that motorcycle definetely will put that on the other bike list.Went to the GIVI trailer setup and found the piece that was lost on my Kappa Lugggage for my V-Strom 1000 .It was the part that locks the behind the seat top box to the bike... it only costs $5.00 thanks Givi guys. :lol: I also got to ride a Gold Wing that bike was cool was listening to Eric Clapton on the sound system and that bike wanted to haul.Overall a great day.Here I am checking out the... Great Whitehttp://Patriot308.smugmug.com/photos/104597200-L.jpg

[JetJaguar]

I made it out Friday morning and did demo rides, then I met my Dad in Ormond and spent the afternoon at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach (my parents live just down the street). Rod, how'd you get to sit on the new Concours? When I was there, they had a guy keeping people off the bike. :(

I was pleasantly surprised by the Buell Firebolt. The ergo's are a bit on the cramped side, but it has one sweet motor (I rode the 1200 cc flavor). Doesn't sound like a Harley the way it's tuned, more like an old British sportscar. For all it's innovations I didn't think the chassis was too special, but then we weren't riding at a sufficient pace to really test it. If I were in the market for a sportbike, the Firebolt would probably be near the top of my short list.

[RodK]

The Kawasaki COPS didn't care who sat on the new Concours Sat AM :shock: It looked a lot like the FJR except the mirrors were lower like the Honda ST (which I prefer).

Little did I know that we were there early enough to get in some demo rides but by the time I figured that out all of my riding gear was stuffed in my bike and it was getting hot. I would have loved to try the new FJR, a Gold Wing and the M109R for some reason. I really think the M109R is a neat lookin ride. Maybe I'd like to try one of the Buells but they seem so scronched up for some reason.

Next year, I plan not to have a company sales meeting and get out there on Thu-Fri.

Rod

[Magblast]

I wanted to ride some of the sportbikes but if you dont sign up fast you lose.I had the same thought about the Buell as Rod k did..they looked small. But they looked like they would be fun to ride would like to try them next year.

[JetJaguar]

Yes, the Firebolt is a tiny bike. I'm not a big guy (5'9" on a good day), and even I found it to be a bit small. If I were going to be putting my money down, I'd want to try a Lightning first. The two bikes are mechanically identical, the difference being the Lightning has lower footpegs, higher handlebars, and a different seat. There's also the Lightining Long which is the same bike with a stretched frame, and the Ulysses, but I already have a big DS.

[subagon]

The Kawasaki COPS didn't care who sat on the new Concours Sat AM

I was there first thing Friday and no problem sitting on the new Kawasaki. Kawasaki tent guy said that this was one of two bikes in the USA.

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Sent most of the day down at the BMW dealer doing demo rides. Rode the K1200GT, R1200ST, and R1200S. All too cramped foe me. Rode the R1200GSA and it was a nice ride. I guess the Strom has molded me to only liking tall bikes. :lol:

[subagon]

The new Kawasaki Concours. Dealer reps at the tent said they would have bikes available for demo rides at BikeWeek. The line for demos starts now!

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The BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Could this be my next bike?

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The only thing at Biketoberfest bigger than the BMW R1200 GS Adventure.

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Me looking for tools after my first tip-over. Had to call a friend to do a search on Stromtrooper.com to figure out why it wouldn't start. Problem was the clutch switch plug (Link (http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4104&highlight=clutch+tipover)). Thanks Stromtrooper for getting me back on the road!

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[subagon]

Rod,

I'm not sure which is scarier, that tank painting of the S&M dominatrix or you in those shorts. :shock: :razz:

Me and Gene went over Sat AM. I was highly impressed. The group of vendors they had were fantastic. Especially, Givi, Yamaha and Buell.

Drove past the HD dealer in Orlando twice. It looked like there were having an event bigger than the State Fair. Suzuki didn't even feature a V Strom that I saw but they did have some for the demo rides. Strange. Nobody ever has anything negative to say about the 650.

Here's me taking a picture of a gas tank and sitting on that 07 FJR (Yamaha even gave us an R-1 hat) :shock: :D

http://photos.imageevent.com/rodk/daytona/websize/daytona2.jpg


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[RodK]

Rod,

I'm not sure which is scarier, that tank painting of the S&M dominatrix or you in those shorts. :shock: :razz:

Why I oughta!!........ Happy halloween, I may be trick or treatin at your house !!! I do need to lose some of that aero belly if I'm gonna fit on that new Gixxer :-))

BTW, Mike I can just see the $$$ seeping out of your pockets on that Beamer. Looks like it fits you great.

Rod