So.... I went to Daytona Bike week
#31
03-11-2012, 07:52 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Life is 10% what life hands you and 90% what you make of it. If Daytona sucked for op it's because you didn't try hard enough to make it not suck.
#32
03-11-2012, 08:56 PM
You still in Valdosta ninefourteener? Whats your age? Just curious cause I am in Valdosta Wife and I own a nightclub near moody. We both ride. We go down for a couple days but not into the getting drunk aspect but the riding aspect of rallies. We go mostly to People watch it is very interesting. Some try WAY TO HARD.
#34
03-11-2012, 09:32 PM
Road Warrior
Heya ninefourteener, hada ask. Do you happen to own a ninefourteen (914)?
Only peeps I know who come up with handles like that! ((-:
I've owned a 73' 2.0s w/fuchs for 20yrs.
aka Bob
Only peeps I know who come up with handles like that! ((-:
I've owned a 73' 2.0s w/fuchs for 20yrs.
aka Bob
#35
03-11-2012, 09:33 PM
Sometymes.............
It has been my experience that prices come down at the end of the rallys.......somewhat !! If they dont have to pack it back up its easier for them but , the large corporate venders prob dont much care........
#37
03-11-2012, 10:04 PM
I'm a new rider.... I like to ride... I like HD.... the history, the heritage, their support for the community, etc.
I'm TDY to Moody AFB, GA right now.... and during my free time, I like to hit up all the local dealerships, just chat a little.... pick up a store pin, and maybe a T-shirt. It keeps me occupied if nothing else. No wife/kids around... gotta do something, right?
So earlier in the week, I hit Tallahassee and Tifton, GA. On Saturday.. I woke up early, and planned a whole day of traveling. Started in Bruswick GA (Just south of Savannah) then hit Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona and Ocala... all in one day.
Had a blast..... mostly.
Back to Daytona...... Honestly... it kinda sucked. Mostly new bikes (very few vintage which is what I love to see).... Lots of vendors trying to sell rediculously expensive parts to put on a bike that the sole purpose is to "show off", not actually ride...... overcrowded everywhere..... cops harassing everyone..... ugly fat women all over the place wearing stuff to "try" to be sexy..... the obvious and unofficial "I'm trying to be cooler than you" contest, etc. I spent 2.5 hours there... and I was ready to leave.
I absolutely cannot believe I saw a vendor selling "UFC licensed jewelry". Really? Is riding a Harley going to turn into the same douchebaggery as wearing bedazzled Affliction clothing and sporting a feux-hawk haircut? Is riding a Harley the new Jersey Shore?
I'm not sure when being a biker turned into some sort of hip-hop, bling bling riceburning, import-tuner subculture...... It was like watching 10,000 people trying desperately to be like "Jax" from Sons of Anarchy.... pretty pathetic actually.
I went.... I got a Tshirt..... I'm ok if I never see it again. After seeing this, my curiosity about going to Sturgis is...... well....... non-existent.
I'm TDY to Moody AFB, GA right now.... and during my free time, I like to hit up all the local dealerships, just chat a little.... pick up a store pin, and maybe a T-shirt. It keeps me occupied if nothing else. No wife/kids around... gotta do something, right?
So earlier in the week, I hit Tallahassee and Tifton, GA. On Saturday.. I woke up early, and planned a whole day of traveling. Started in Bruswick GA (Just south of Savannah) then hit Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona and Ocala... all in one day.
Had a blast..... mostly.
Back to Daytona...... Honestly... it kinda sucked. Mostly new bikes (very few vintage which is what I love to see).... Lots of vendors trying to sell rediculously expensive parts to put on a bike that the sole purpose is to "show off", not actually ride...... overcrowded everywhere..... cops harassing everyone..... ugly fat women all over the place wearing stuff to "try" to be sexy..... the obvious and unofficial "I'm trying to be cooler than you" contest, etc. I spent 2.5 hours there... and I was ready to leave.
I absolutely cannot believe I saw a vendor selling "UFC licensed jewelry". Really? Is riding a Harley going to turn into the same douchebaggery as wearing bedazzled Affliction clothing and sporting a feux-hawk haircut? Is riding a Harley the new Jersey Shore?
I'm not sure when being a biker turned into some sort of hip-hop, bling bling riceburning, import-tuner subculture...... It was like watching 10,000 people trying desperately to be like "Jax" from Sons of Anarchy.... pretty pathetic actually.
I went.... I got a Tshirt..... I'm ok if I never see it again. After seeing this, my curiosity about going to Sturgis is...... well....... non-existent.
#38
03-11-2012, 10:08 PM
Love that gold Wing project! That's what it's all about.
"and I wanted to start on a "big" bike... because I knew since day 1 what I was going to buy eventually."
Love that comment too, in 1973 I went from a 250cc Suzuki to an 850 Moto Guzzi and never looked back. Go big or stay home, LOL.
"and I wanted to start on a "big" bike... because I knew since day 1 what I was going to buy eventually."
Love that comment too, in 1973 I went from a 250cc Suzuki to an 850 Moto Guzzi and never looked back. Go big or stay home, LOL.
#39
03-11-2012, 10:26 PM
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You still in Valdosta ninefourteener? Whats your age? Just curious cause I am in Valdosta Wife and I own a nightclub near moody. We both ride. We go down for a couple days but not into the getting drunk aspect but the riding aspect of rallies. We go mostly to People watch it is very interesting. Some try WAY TO HARD.
#40
03-11-2012, 10:28 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
it is 1,200 miles from south texas to daytona. i enjoy being on the bike for hours at a time out on the interstate. plenty to do in daytona. i enjoy the racing-short track, motocross, and road racing. there are usually some dirt track car races in the area. coming or going i will try to time it so i can catch the gatornationals drag racing. got time...go to orlando, ride down to key west. the people watching is great. hell, tee shirts are $30 at the dealers everywhere. for that, you can get 2 or 3 from the vendors at most rallys.
do a little research on where to go and what to see before you head to a rally. rolling in to town in a car for a couple of hours is not going to a motorcycle rally.
do a little research on where to go and what to see before you head to a rally. rolling in to town in a car for a couple of hours is not going to a motorcycle rally.