Sat. 2/21/09 Spokane Motorcycle Show Meet and Eat

Ladybug0048 · 02-04-2009, 08:04 PM

If there is an interest in a meet and eat I'll set it up.

Last year we went to the Onion Bar and Grill for lunch and had a good time. This year I would like to do a dinner meet and eat maybe at 6:00 PM? We can go to the Onion it's within walking distance and I'll see about getting the side room for us again. Other than driving to and from work I don't go downtown much so I'm not familiar with what else might be near the convention center that would be good for a meet and eat. Other suggestions are welcome if the Onion doesn't trip your trigger.

Here's a little about the show:

Inland Northwest Motorcycle show
Feb. 20-22, 2009
Spokane Convention Center
http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/ <<<<<---Website

With vendor and manufacture participation at the Seattle show down this year I was afraid the show in Spokane would be down as well. Looking at the website it doesn't appear to be down, in fact they seem to be offering more than last year.

Check their website to see if there is something that catches your attention - - - - just the word motorcycle catches my attention but some people it takes a little more.

The majority of what they are offering interest me but some highlights are:
Beaudry Motorsports will be there with BMWs and since BMWs were missing at the show in Seattle this gives us something Seattle didn't have. I just hope they don't have that new F650GS Twin there, I can't afford another bike. I'm sure since Beaudry's carries KTM they will have plenty of orange at the show too.
I know Westside Motorsport has been busy assembling bikes for the last few weeks getting prepared for the show, they carry Honda, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, and Yamaha and my guess they will have a good showing of bikes.

The other local dealers and accessory shops will be there too but Beaudry's and Westside were the ones that interested me since I'm a fan of BMWs, Suzukis, and Hondas ~ ~ ~ I need more money and a bigger garage to fill all my desires. I have heard rumor that there are a few people at Westside who have recently gotten into dual sport and/or adventure riding so that might be a plus for us.
Saturday I talked to Rich at Rich's custom seats in Seattle and he will be there again. That's one of my personal favorites since I'm a huge fan of Rich's seats, he's made it possible for me to be comfortable on bikes I'd otherwise not feel comfortable riding (have I mentioned I HATE being short?). I must like his seats, I have three of them.
This year seminars are being offered by David L. Hough and this too got my attention. Here's the schedule for Saturday:
11 am - Packing Light/ Packing Right
1 pm - Bossing Your Bike
2:30 pm - Motorcycling in the Columbia River Gorge
4 pm - Cornering Tactics
6 pm - Packing Light/ Packing Right

That packing light thing might be a good for me to check out and learning how to boss my bike would be a plus, my bikes seems to boss me and it would be something new and different if I could boss something.

On the website there's descriptions of the seminars and a full schedule, there are Fri. and Sun. times too but I didn't want to post the entire schedule.

Who's IN for a meet and greet Saturday evening?

the Outlaw · 02-04-2009, 08:16 PM

I have an urge to tip over Harleys again.

dillon · 02-04-2009, 08:22 PM

Sure why not...

Live2Ride · 02-05-2009, 01:05 PM

If all goes right, I will be in Tacoma that weekend for wrestling state finals.

Ladybug0048 · 02-05-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Live2Ride

If all goes right, I will be in Tacoma that weekend for wrestling state finals.

I'll be waiting for you near the Indians, maybe Robin can show you where that is if things don't go well and you're not in Tacoma.

I hope Cody does well and you do go to Tacoma

but I'll miss you at the show and the meet and eat.

I guess Dillon and Rainier Rider will have to take up the slack, that is if we can get Rainier rider away from the Harleys.

dillon · 02-05-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainier_rider

I have an urge to tip over Harleys again.

I dont know i sat on an XR1200 at Shumate the other day, That is an HD i think i could own...

Kootenai Rider · 02-05-2009, 11:50 PM

I'm headed to the show Friday night, I'm headed to Tricities Saturday for the Chiefs Vs. American's Hockey game....

--Paul

Ladybug0048 · 02-06-2009, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dillon

I dont know i sat on an XR1200 at Shumate the other day, That is an HD i think i could own...

You'd just put knobbies on it, get it dirty, scratched up and think it was an Adventure bike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kootenai Rider

I'm headed to the show Friday night, I'm headed to Tricities Saturday for the Chiefs Vs. American's Hockey game....

--Paul

You can check out where all the good stuff is Fri. night and post up the highlights for those of us going Sat. to check out.

Kootenai Rider · 02-06-2009, 08:06 PM

Will doo....

dillon · 02-06-2009, 10:41 PM

Actually i was trying to visualize what the XR1200 would look like with some sweet super moto tread wrapping the wheels...

the Outlaw · 02-07-2009, 09:17 AM

Something like this

They must be beginners due to the lacking of assless leather pants.

dillon · 02-07-2009, 02:30 PM

HD its like a punch line to people who actually ride...

greatnortoni · 02-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Who's IN for a meet and greet Saturday evening?

[/quote]

I'd be in - more info????
Greatnortoni

Ladybug0048 · 02-09-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatnortoni

Who's IN for a meet and greet Saturday evening?

I'd be in - more info????
Greatnortoni

If we have enough interest it will be 6:00 PM at the Onion Bar and Grill on Sat. 2-21-09. So far there are only a few of us but hopefully there will be more people who want to get together. I think cabin fever is setting in around here and people are snuggling in front of the fireplace rather than going out.

OK everyone get out from in front of the fireplace and lets get together.

The onion is located:
302 W. Riverside
Spokane, WA

Here's a little about the onion if you've never been there:
http://www.theonion.biz/theonionDThistory.htm

More info on the show is here: http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/

greatnortoni · 02-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the info.
I plan to be there with a couple of friends on Sat (current plans), they could change by then??
Last year we had lunch at the Onion - no complaints - really liked it.
I am trying to get a couple more riding buddies and work colleagues to go - we'll see.

Greatnortoni

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

If we have enough interest it will be 6:00 PM at the Onion Bar and Grill on Sat. 2-21-09. So far there are only a few of us but hopefully there will be more people who want to get together. I think cabin fever is setting in around here and people are snuggling in front of the fireplace rather than going out.

OK everyone get out from in front of the fireplace and lets get together.

The onion is located:
302 W. Riverside
Spokane, WA

Here's a little about the onion if you've never been there:
http://www.theonion.biz/theonionDThistory.htm

More info on the show is here: http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/

02-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
Ladybug0048 Bugsister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 4,142	Sat. 2/21/09 Spokane Motorcycle Show Meet and Eat If there is an interest in a meet and eat I'll set it up. Last year we went to the Onion Bar and Grill for lunch and had a good time. This year I would like to do a dinner meet and eat maybe at 6:00 PM? We can go to the Onion it's within walking distance and I'll see about getting the side room for us again. Other than driving to and from work I don't go downtown much so I'm not familiar with what else might be near the convention center that would be good for a meet and eat. Other suggestions are welcome if the Onion doesn't trip your trigger. Here's a little about the show: Inland Northwest Motorcycle show Feb. 20-22, 2009 Spokane Convention Center http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/ <<<<<---Website With vendor and manufacture participation at the Seattle show down this year I was afraid the show in Spokane would be down as well. Looking at the website it doesn't appear to be down, in fact they seem to be offering more than last year. Check their website to see if there is something that catches your attention - - - - just the word motorcycle catches my attention but some people it takes a little more. The majority of what they are offering interest me but some highlights are: Beaudry Motorsports will be there with BMWs and since BMWs were missing at the show in Seattle this gives us something Seattle didn't have. I just hope they don't have that new F650GS Twin there, I can't afford another bike. I'm sure since Beaudry's carries KTM they will have plenty of orange at the show too. I know Westside Motorsport has been busy assembling bikes for the last few weeks getting prepared for the show, they carry Honda, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, and Yamaha and my guess they will have a good showing of bikes. The other local dealers and accessory shops will be there too but Beaudry's and Westside were the ones that interested me since I'm a fan of BMWs, Suzukis, and Hondas ~ ~ ~ I need more money and a bigger garage to fill all my desires. I have heard rumor that there are a few people at Westside who have recently gotten into dual sport and/or adventure riding so that might be a plus for us. Saturday I talked to Rich at Rich's custom seats in Seattle and he will be there again. That's one of my personal favorites since I'm a huge fan of Rich's seats, he's made it possible for me to be comfortable on bikes I'd otherwise not feel comfortable riding (have I mentioned I HATE being short?). I must like his seats, I have three of them. This year seminars are being offered by David L. Hough and this too got my attention. Here's the schedule for Saturday: 11 am - Packing Light/ Packing Right 1 pm - Bossing Your Bike 2:30 pm - Motorcycling in the Columbia River Gorge 4 pm - Cornering Tactics 6 pm - Packing Light/ Packing Right That packing light thing might be a good for me to check out and learning how to boss my bike would be a plus, my bikes seems to boss me and it would be something new and different if I could boss something. On the website there's descriptions of the seminars and a full schedule, there are Fri. and Sun. times too but I didn't want to post the entire schedule. Who's IN for a meet and greet Saturday evening? __________________ International Friendship Ride 2009! *‘99_BMW_F650_Classic* *‘07_BMW_F650GS* *‘07_Suzuki_DR200SE* *Superbug* *IMAC* & AMA #1886779

02-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
the Outlaw 3d ID Ft Stewart GA USA Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Spacific Northwet Oddometer: 792	I have an urge to tip over Harleys again. __________________ ~~~ I Buy American ~~~

02-04-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
dillon low speed high drag... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: the east end of Spokane WA Oddometer: 1,044	Sure why not... __________________ 2007 Kawasaki EX250R the "ADV Ninja" killed by guard rail... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481954 be a statistic, wear your gear and walk away...

02-05-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
Live2Ride Not Famous Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Spoklahoma, Wa. Oddometer: 3,176	If all goes right, I will be in Tacoma that weekend for wrestling state finals. __________________ *94 KLR 650* *81 Old Wing* *78 DR 370* *04 650 B Strom* And a Chopper, hardley link below for the whole story http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384456 Where ever there is sin, thats where I must go. It's not flat, it's LOW PROFILE!

02-05-2009, 11:50 PM	#7
Kootenai Rider Dual Sport Poser Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Core Duh Lane Oddometer: 328	I'm headed to the show Friday night, I'm headed to Tricities Saturday for the Chiefs Vs. American's Hockey game.... --Paul __________________ 2008 KLR650 2001 CR250R 2002 WR426 If a KLR falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does anyone really care if it makes a sound?

02-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#9
Kootenai Rider Dual Sport Poser Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Core Duh Lane Oddometer: 328	Will doo.... __________________ 2008 KLR650 2001 CR250R 2002 WR426 If a KLR falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does anyone really care if it makes a sound?

02-06-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
dillon low speed high drag... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: the east end of Spokane WA Oddometer: 1,044	Actually i was trying to visualize what the XR1200 would look like with some sweet super moto tread wrapping the wheels... __________________ 2007 Kawasaki EX250R the "ADV Ninja" killed by guard rail... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481954 be a statistic, wear your gear and walk away...

02-07-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
the Outlaw 3d ID Ft Stewart GA USA Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Spacific Northwet Oddometer: 792	Something like this They must be beginners due to the lacking of assless leather pants. __________________ ~~~ I Buy American ~~~

02-07-2009, 02:30 PM	#12
dillon low speed high drag... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: the east end of Spokane WA Oddometer: 1,044	HD its like a punch line to people who actually ride... __________________ 2007 Kawasaki EX250R the "ADV Ninja" killed by guard rail... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=481954 be a statistic, wear your gear and walk away...

02-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#13
greatnortoni Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 172	Who's IN for a meet and greet Saturday evening? [/quote] I'd be in - more info???? Greatnortoni

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