Inland NW Motorcycle Show and Sale! March 15-17, 2013

james1300 · 12-29-2012, 05:46 PM

Show Link>>>http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/
10th annual Inland Motorcycle Show, March 15-17, 2013
Spokane Co. Fairgrounds (FREE PARKING) BIKES get prefered Parking up Front!
Get your Rides ready! Bring some friends! See ya there!

sector · 02-04-2013, 07:43 PM

I'm IN! Should we plan an ADV lunch or something? LadyBug, where are you?

75monza · 02-05-2013, 09:42 AM

What are peoples thoughts on this show?

The only people that I know and have talked to about who have gone to it in the past have not said very good things about it. Mainly that it was disappointing and not worth the cost of the entry fees.

Sparrowhawk · 02-05-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 75monza

What are peoples thoughts on this show?

The only people that I know and have talked to about who have gone to it in the past have not said very good things about it. Mainly that it was disappointing and not worth the cost of the entry fees.

It's OK. Most of the local dealers show up with their rolling stock. There are several interesting custom bikes and restored older bikes on display. A few companies display and sell clothing, helmets, bungee cords, rain gear, etc.. You can get deals on off-road riding schools and get to know about local clubs.

On the other hand, no manufacturers bring in anything new and there isn't much to see that you won't find visiting the local dealerships. The big V-twins dominate as usual.

Ladybug0048 · 02-05-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sector

I'm IN! Should we plan an ADV lunch or something? LadyBug, where are you?

Hi Sector,

If I throw together an ADV lunch or something will I get to talk with you more than the 5 minutes I got to see you last year?

OK - I'll work on a plan.

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Originally Posted by 75monza

What are peoples thoughts on this show?

The only people that I know and have talked to about who have gone to it in the past have not said very good things about it. Mainly that it was disappointing and not worth the cost of the entry fees.

It's all about what you are looking for. If you are looking for a killer deal you'll probably be disappointed. If you are looking for something you can't find anywhere else you'll probably be disappointed. If you are looking for a huge international event with all the manufacturers showing up - yep, you'll be disappointed......... If you want to spend a few hours being surrounded by motorcycles, gear and motorcyclist then you might have a good time. There will probably be a lot more cruisers than dual sport/adventure bikes because that's where the money is so don't expect miracles.

Every year there are plenty of people that whine about what they don't find at this show. Remember it's a show put on by the local dealers, they spend a lot of money to do this and it's a lot of hard work.

The same people that whine about how rotten the show is would also whine about not having a show wouldn't they. There are some people that you just can't please unless you serve them exactly what they want on a silver platter for no cost then they would complain that the platter isn't gold.

Hope to see you at the show.

sector · 02-05-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Hi Sector,

If I throw together an ADV lunch or something will I get to talk with you more than the 5 minutes I got to see you last year?

OK - I'll work on a plan.

It's all about what you are looking for. If you are looking for a killer deal you'll probably be disappointed. If you are looking for something you can't find anywhere else you'll probably be disappointed. If you are looking for a huge international event with all the manufacturers showing up - yep, you'll be disappointed......... If you want to spend a few hours being surrounded by motorcycles, gear and motorcyclist then you might have a good time. There will probably be a lot more cruisers than dual sport/adventure bikes because that's where the money is so don't expect miracles.

Every year there are plenty of people that whine about what they don't find at this show. Remember it's a show put on by the local dealers, they spend a lot of money to do this and it's a lot of hard work.

The same people that whine about how rotten the show is would also whine about not having a show wouldn't they. There are some people that you just can't please unless you serve them exactly what they want on a silver platter for no cost then they would complain that the platter isn't gold.

Hope to see you at the show.

Well Yeahhhh... for lunch! Last year I got interrupted getting to lunch and got there too late... that Mexican restaurant, right? That was good, and pretty close to the show.

As for why to go? It will satisfy an itch that is getting pretty strong by then. And, oh,... there are some pretty good deals too, especially on clothing, helmets, etc. I'm not looking to buy a bike but, sitting on a few will make my day, I'm sure. Mostly for me, its to scratch that itch!!

Kootenai Rider · 02-05-2013, 11:07 PM

On teh fence....

75monza · 02-06-2013, 07:42 AM

I am thinking about it. I really do need another set of riding pants. These summer mesh pants get a little chilly when it is 30 degrees out.

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Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Hope to see you at the show.

Ladybug0048 · 02-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Brrrrrrrrrr

dillon · 02-07-2013, 07:10 PM

maybe...

richard.bessey · 02-09-2013, 07:08 PM

Its a show that is mostly for "Chromers" as I call them (V-Twin cruisers with lots of chrome)
There is some off road, but not much. Last time I went (Several years ago) they had a siminar about dual sport riding. It was pretty basic.

It does start the early season motorcycle itch though. I am thinking of going just because I haven't gone in several years and i own a street bike now

walla walla Bob · 02-11-2013, 07:07 PM

I was thinking about coming up for the show. I'm sure I can find something I can't do without. I have the best of both worlds. My RoadKing for the street and my KLR 650 for when I want to go play in the mountains.

Kootenai Rider · 02-11-2013, 09:03 PM

So we got a plan for lunch that day before going to the show? How about the Viking just across the river from the convention Center...... Good food and good beer selection.

Ladybug0048 · 02-12-2013, 04:02 AM

Viking does have good food and a variety of beer but it's a ways from the Fairground. You do know the show is at the Fairgrounds don't you?

http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/

I was thinking Puerta Vallarta on Sprague. Not spectacular but the lounge works for a group and the food is good.

Kootenai Rider · 02-12-2013, 07:20 AM

Oh that's right, it's at the fairgrounds.... I had forgotten about that. Last time I went it was still at the convention Center . My bad

12-29-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
james1300 ^OP Track Dazed Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Oddometer: 162	Inland NW Motorcycle Show and Sale! March 15-17, 2013 Show Link>>>http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/ 10th annual Inland Motorcycle Show, March 15-17, 2013 Spokane Co. Fairgrounds (FREE PARKING) BIKES get prefered Parking up Front! Get your Rides ready! Bring some friends! See ya there!

02-04-2013, 07:43 PM	#2
sector Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: S Oregon Coast and Kootenays BC Oddometer: 2,825	I'm IN! Should we plan an ADV lunch or something? LadyBug, where are you? __________________ 09 KTM 105 XC 07 Yamaha XT225 - Std Color 07 BMW F650 GS - Black

02-05-2013, 09:42 AM	#3
75monza Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: The Palouse Oddometer: 237	What are peoples thoughts on this show? The only people that I know and have talked to about who have gone to it in the past have not said very good things about it. Mainly that it was disappointing and not worth the cost of the entry fees. __________________ 2006 KTM 950 Adventure - Go Everywhere Bike 1993 Suzuki GSX1100G - Street Touring Shafty

02-05-2013, 11:07 PM	#7
Kootenai Rider Adventure Reject Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Idaho Yo' Oddometer: 1,948	On teh fence.... __________________ 2012 KTM 250XC-W "Ginger" 2009 Honda CRF450X "Donna" 2008 KLR 650 "KLR" FOR SALE By the way do you know what the definition of a volunteer is? Someone who didn't fully understand the question. - Mr. Vimes

02-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#9
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,722	Brrrrrrrrrr __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

02-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#10
dillon Low Speed, High Drag Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Spokavegas, WA. Oddometer: 1,630	maybe... __________________ I do stupid stuff, brace yourself...

02-09-2013, 07:08 PM	#11
richard.bessey Hard Rider Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Walla Walla, WA Oddometer: 487	Its OK Its a show that is mostly for "Chromers" as I call them (V-Twin cruisers with lots of chrome) There is some off road, but not much. Last time I went (Several years ago) they had a siminar about dual sport riding. It was pretty basic. It does start the early season motorcycle itch though. I am thinking of going just because I haven't gone in several years and i own a street bike now __________________ Work Hard, Play Hard, Ride Hard 1994 XT 350 - The dirt machine 1992 TDM 850 - The street ride 1988 TW 200 - Wifes Ride

02-11-2013, 07:07 PM	#12
walla walla Bob Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla Oddometer: 181	I was thinking about coming up for the show. I'm sure I can find something I can't do without. I have the best of both worlds. My RoadKing for the street and my KLR 650 for when I want to go play in the mountains. __________________ Life is short. Cherish every moment.

02-11-2013, 09:03 PM	#13
Kootenai Rider Adventure Reject Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Idaho Yo' Oddometer: 1,948	So we got a plan for lunch that day before going to the show? How about the Viking just across the river from the convention Center...... Good food and good beer selection. __________________ 2012 KTM 250XC-W "Ginger" 2009 Honda CRF450X "Donna" 2008 KLR 650 "KLR" FOR SALE By the way do you know what the definition of a volunteer is? Someone who didn't fully understand the question. - Mr. Vimes

02-12-2013, 04:02 AM	#14
Ladybug0048 Bug Sister Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Valley, WA (the dry side of the mountains) Oddometer: 8,722	Viking does have good food and a variety of beer but it's a ways from the Fairground. You do know the show is at the Fairgrounds don't you? http://www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/ I was thinking Puerta Vallarta on Sprague. Not spectacular but the lounge works for a group and the food is good. __________________ 2013 Hells Canyon/Wallowa Valley Gathering: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=843668 "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland

02-12-2013, 07:20 AM	#15
Kootenai Rider Adventure Reject Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Idaho Yo' Oddometer: 1,948	Oh that's right, it's at the fairgrounds.... I had forgotten about that. Last time I went it was still at the convention Center . My bad __________________ 2012 KTM 250XC-W "Ginger" 2009 Honda CRF450X "Donna" 2008 KLR 650 "KLR" FOR SALE By the way do you know what the definition of a volunteer is? Someone who didn't fully understand the question. - Mr. Vimes

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