Motorcycle Show in Long Beach - Page 2

Dave · 12-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Kawasaki had a couple of Vagueros there. It would differently be a tough call to have to choose between a Nomad or a Vaquero.

One thing I notice was the Vaquero looked so much better with the lights in place of those vent holes next to the headlight. Those vents look so out of place. I can not believe adding the lights would not be the first item a new owner would want.

Trip, Todd, did Kawasaki ever say why the lights are not standard equipment?

waterman · 12-20-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Man!........ Scott! Yea I sat on that baby several times!!! It freekin's got everything!! 103 motor, 6 speeds, Karmon 80 watt stereo, CB, cruise, dual headlights.. The color I like is the Merlot cherry metalflake.... DANG!............ I hate lusting!!

By the looks of your picture you sure were. I am glad that I wasn't the clean up crew.

"CRAP!!!! He's back again. Dig out the rubber gloves, cleaner and disinfectant!!!."

Dave · 12-20-2010, 02:17 PM

Waterman,

Tom and I had to pry his hands off the bars in order to leave the show. The whining and crying in front of all the people. It was like trying to get a kid to leave Disneyland. Freaking embarrassing! We can't take him anywhere.

Between the Thunderbird and Road Glide Ultra I think he wants to join the Secret Society of the Shark-nose.

cactusjack · 12-20-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Kawasaki had a couple of Vagueros there. It would differently be a tough call to have to choose between a Nomad or a Vaquero.

One thing I notice was the Vaquero looked so much better with the lights in place of those vent holes next to the headlight. Those vents look so out of place. I can not believe adding the lights would not be the first item a new owner would want.

Trip, Todd, did Kawasaki ever say why the lights are not standard equipment?

So they can charge you $300 at the dealer for the optional lights.

Todd · 12-20-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Kawasaki had a couple of Vagueros there. It would differently be a tough call to have to choose between a Nomad or a Vaquero.

One thing I notice was the Vaquero looked so much better with the lights in place of those vent holes next to the headlight. Those vents look so out of place. I can not believe adding the lights would not be the first item a new owner would want.

Trip, Todd, did Kawasaki ever say why the lights are not standard equipment?

I am pretty sure it was all about making a price point Dave....I agree that the lights look pretty good...but I don't mind the vents either

ponch · 12-20-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Dave, Tom and I went to International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Ca. Saturday. Had a great time even if Tom tried to film me attempting to change rides!!

No sense is posting all the pics... here's the link:

http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...view=slideshow

That's all the bikes you looked at? I am surprised.

dank · 12-20-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Dave, Tom and I went to International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Ca. Saturday. Had a great time even if Tom tried to film me attempting to change rides!!

No sense is posting all the pics... here's the link:

http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/b...view=slideshow

That's all the bikes you looked at? I am surprised.

That's just all they posted here. Obviously the rest are over on the beemer site. What else could explain BD not buying the Harley.

ponch · 12-20-2010, 09:03 PM

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That's all the bikes you looked at? I am surprised.

That's just all they posted here. Obviously the rest are over on the beemer site. What else could explain BD not buying the Harley.

THe thing is, BMW isn't going to the shows in the mid-west. Oh well. Just the coasts. He could have checked them out. I looked at the Roadglide Ultra. 23K+. That's a lot of linguini for what it is. Brad needs to test ride something not antediluvian.

ponch · 12-20-2010, 09:12 PM

Brad wants to get this bike, the Wideglide Ultra Primate Edition

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by dank

That's just all they posted here. Obviously the rest are over on the beemer site. What else could explain BD not buying the Harley.

THe thing is, BMW isn't going to the shows in the mid-west. Oh well. Just the coasts. He could have checked them out. I looked at the Roadglide Ultra. 23K+. That's a lot of linguini for what it is. Brad needs to test ride something not antediluvian.

Hey, hey, hey there!!! I happen to like my bike!!! I wouldn't say it is as antiquated as you seem to think it is.

It just isn't a BMW, nor intended to be... that's all.

Yeah the price it out there, but come on.... BMW prices their bikes for another planet!!! They had better be good for the price they are asking for them. Their prices are not even in the same league with most other bikes. So, come on Ponch... lighten-up a bit. ;)

ponch · 12-20-2010, 09:35 PM

I realize that antediluvian was a strong word. Ok. I could also imply that he might want to check out a C14, GW, or ST. Yes, BMWs are damn expensive. The cheapest thing on one is the rider. I was just hoping brad would explore a ride beyond the classical mess.

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Originally Posted by ponch

THe thing is, BMW isn't going to the shows in the mid-west. Oh well. Just the coasts. He could have checked them out. I looked at the Roadglide Ultra. 23K+. That's a lot of linguini for what it is. Brad needs to test ride something not antediluvian.

Hey, hey, hey there!!! I happen to like my bike!!! I wouldn't say it is as antiquated as you seem to think it is.

It just isn't a BMW, nor intended to be... that's all.

Yeah the price it out there, but come on.... BMW prices their bikes for another planet!!! They had better be good for the price they are asking for them. Their prices are not even in the same league with most other bikes. So, come on Ponch... lighten-up a bit. ;)

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 09:49 PM

Classical mess???

Come on Ponch...

You are going to force me to use my favorite BMW joke!!

ponch · 12-20-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Classical mess???

Come on Ponch...

You are going to force me to use my favorite BMW joke!!

Classical mess is a term used by bruce lee...it was his epitaph:

"In memory of a once fluid man, crammed and distorted by the classical mess". It's not exactly what you thought it was. At least I don't think so.

**glwilson** · 12-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Darn it! I wanted to use my BMW joke!!

blowndodge · 12-20-2010, 10:13 PM

I'm not even in the room and I'm gettin beatin' up!! OMG...

Thanks for the behavior report Dave!!!!!

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Tomk and I invited Dave because he has a placard for exclusive handicapp car parking up front. We found none available so we invited Dave for no good reason!!! LOL

You just can't trust handicapped people anymore!! ::) ::)

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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Kawasaki had a couple of Vagueros there. It would differently be a tough call to have to choose between a Nomad or a Vaquero. One thing I notice was the Vaquero looked so much better with the lights in place of those vent holes next to the headlight. Those vents look so out of place. I can not believe adding the lights would not be the first item a new owner would want. Trip, Todd, did Kawasaki ever say why the lights are not standard equipment? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Waterman, Tom and I had to pry his hands off the bars in order to leave the show. The whining and crying in front of all the people. It was like trying to get a kid to leave Disneyland. Freaking embarrassing! We can't take him anywhere. Between the Thunderbird and Road Glide Ultra I think he wants to join the Secret Society of the Shark-nose.
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Classical mess??? Come on Ponch... You are going to force me to use my favorite BMW joke!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Motorcycle Show in Long Beach Darn it! I wanted to use my BMW joke!! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Motorcycle Show in Long Beach I'm not even in the room and I'm gettin beatin' up!! OMG... Thanks for the behavior report Dave!!!!! :(" title="" border="0"/> ;) Tomk and I invited Dave because he has a placard for exclusive handicapp car parking up front. We found none available so we invited Dave for no good reason!!! LOL You just can't trust handicapped people anymore!! ::) ::) __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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