Vancouver Mortorcycle Show

This was posted last year

Vancouver Motorcycle show Accommodation
<!-- #dg-post-title --><!-- message -->Coming in for the Vancouver Motorcycle show, The Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites, has a special rate for ADV Riders.... $89 for two people.......... included in this price is a $10 gift certificate for Me N Eds Pizza Parlour, you can call the hotel direct Toll Free 1 877 604 853 1880 ask for the ADV Riders rate. "You have to call the Hotel direct to get this rate"

Any body know of similar or better offers in the Abbotsford area.

Called and the best deal I could get was $99.00 up ten from last year.

Being cheap because I need a new tire.

Jim

That is what we are paying $99.00 at the Sandman.

If u are cheap and want super cheap tires, order tires from these guys: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ , and have them delivered here: http://www.packageexpress.com/ . The Coast suites Hotel is only 2 kms from the Sumas border crossing, you can pick up the tires Saturday or Monday.

Steve

Got a room at the Coast, $99 the best deal I could get for the wife and I.
Thanks for the info regarding shipping, expect to use them for my Cycle Hill
tire changer in early spring.

Jim

Home of the World Famous Pond Hockey Tourny
Down Town Logan Lake,BC

I may be too late with this and it may be sold out but:

"The official show hotel:– the Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Centre is located about 8 minutes from TRADEX. The Best Western has agreed to keep the adjoining ABC Restaurant open for exhibitors until 11:00 p.m. each night of the show. The Best Western Regency is located at 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1A1. Amenities include free deluxe breakfast served 6:30 - 9:30 daily, ABC Country Restaurant, fitness centre, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, business centre and free parking.
Preferred event room rate is $95.99 + taxes for two Queens or one King. To take advantage of this rate, reservations must be made before December 17, 2011. For reservations call 1-800-771-3077 or 604-853-3111 ext 436, and quote group code 605155"

It is only $4.00 less but the nice thing is that it's a real (and free!) breakfast Buffet style. Much better than what you usually get.

See you there!

Dave

If you're driving in for Vancouver show and having trouble getting a place in Abbotsford, you might look at Langley. It's about a half hour west but the trans-Canada is pretty speedy at that point and traffic seems to zip along at 120km+.
Plus there's a large multiplex of MC dealers right on the highway off-ramp at Langley.

BTW, I wouldn't go farther west than that because of all the construction on the Port Mann bridge, it would just make coming and going a nightmare.

This place is 5 minutes west of the show, right on Highway 1:
http://www.super8langley.com/

This place is 10 minutes west, downtown Aldergrove:
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwes...e=62067&cm_mmc=GooglePlaces-_-BW-_-BC-_-62067

Steve

Anybody know how big the adventure riding portion will be at the show. Will there be many suppliers attending etc? I have never attended so not sure whether it is worth the drive from the Okanagan. Thanks

Last year Dave was there from Giant Loop, that helped me a lot. I have no idea what to expect this year, but you never know.
Just go...........and have fun...........any time away is without the "War Department", so enjoy yourself on a nice road trip!

Cheers

You'll see Touratech Canada out of Montreal, Twisted Throttle http://www.twistedthrottle.com/ out of Rhode Island. TT usually just hands out last yrs catalog, but Twisted Throttle brings a whole bunch of stuff to sell.

Steve

Depends what you are looking for.

Each bike brand will have their adventure bikes there. DualsportBC will be there. Tons of farkling options etc.

As well, if you're into the presentations, there will be 3 that I think are worthy of attending if you're into (or gearing up for) the longer adventure trips:

http://www.vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca/travel_seminars/

I'll be checking those out midday tomorrow.

C

Yup, I'll be there mid afternoon Friday.

Spent a few hours yesterday at the show. Underwhelmed would be the word, same reaction I had after Seattle last month, Did buy the complete up-to-date set of BC Backroads map books - the 1st editions I have are getting a ratty

Had a great time on Friday. Its worth going just to see the Panigale. 164kg dry and 195 hp. This might be the nicest bike I've ever seen. Not my style, but gorgeous lines.
The nice part about the show is being able to directly compare makes, models and prices. I'm looking at a dual sport so to be able to see them all in one place sure helps.

Had a great time on Friday with Fishnbiker, the only problem is what to buy next. Also my eyes had a hard time focusing on the motorcycles with some of the distractions caused by the hostesses.

Amzoil girls,,,,,very distracting,,,,,in a good way of course.

Steve

Amzoil Girls, never noticed them!

Where were they?

Jim In snowy Logan Lake

As this was our first time at this show,I have to say it was a fun time even considering the weather was not the greatest. Great to meet our exhisting customer base, and to meet potenial new customers.
Thank you everyone to who stopped by our little booth to say hello.
Look forward to coming back to ride out here. BC has some great riding and camping areas.
Cheers
Catharine

I only took a couple of pictures at the show and I have to post this one. I'll never own one of these but I think they're truly beautiful. Art deco meets sci-fi.

I call this a polarizing artistic impression.:huh