[AllyCat]

I was just reading the International Motorcycle Show is going to be in San Mateo again this year.

 

[MonsterHooligan]

they didnt advertise that they were going to be there last year, but they were.
(smaller display than previous years though)

 

[Doc]

They were not there in Atlanta (Jan 03) either. The story I got was of a very limited event budget. That does not seem to be the place to cut back.

The Atlanta dealer was there with a half dozen bikes and a few jackets, but not much excitement. Some here may remember the story of my buying my Monster last year at the show. The e-bay auction ended while I was there. I got a call from my sister-in-law telling me not to spend a bunch of money on accessories because I had just bought a Ducati. The guys at the display were excited that I was interested in the 1 S4 there until I told them I just bought a bike over the net. Then I got a business card in case I ever needed some accessories. I was an almostowner, the newest of newbies, and could not engage any of them in a discussion about Duc ownership. Had lunch with the guys from the SENS list, all Harley riders that day (it is a mixed group). They were really excited about it.

The following March, Ducati was at the show in Daytona. A display and 1 staffer. No sales, no accessories, no demos. Talked to the guy who said that they changed presidents of DNA that day. He also complained about the lack of event budget. Nice fellow who was glad to chat, but I had to run for a demo on a Victory.

Hope DNA gets itself together soon. I'd hate to see Ducati go the way of Norton, BSA, or especially Indian or triumph (out of business and revived as a Harley clone or water cooled triple).

Doc

 

[AllyCat]

That would be a travesty!!!! I think it was 3 years ago at San Mateo that Ducati had it's best display. I would like to see a somewhat scaled down version of Ducati Island.

 

[mmoore]

You'd think with the HQ in Cupertino they'd mosey down the road and show some stuff, huh?

Here's an idea - skip the bikes (we can see them at the dealer anytime) and show some of the cool accessories and gear that never makes it to most dealers.

 

[AllyCat]

Maybe this year will be different, I won't hold my breath. I think bringing more of the accessories and other bing bling is a very good idea.

 

[AlexB]

If this is for the upcoming show, then based on the floorplan Ducati will have a booth at the San Mateo show:

http://sfo.motorcycleshows.com/imssfo/V40/floorplan/floorplan.cvn?map=1

 

[mmoore]

Nice net digging! Now I'll go for sure...

 

[ScottRNelson]

Maybe this should be in the SFBMHA section, but we should have plans for group attendance at the show. I went last year, on Saturday, and was in line waiting to buy tickets before the show started. It would be nice to park half a dozen Monsters together in the motorcycle parking area.

 

[AllyCat]

We have 3 monster riders coming into town to stay with us for the Motorcycle Show, considering all the monster riders there are in the Bay Area there should be a nice turnout.

 

[Guest]

I will be going, considering that I am in the market for replacing almost every piece of gear that I currently own .

 

[AllyCat]

I wonder if Aerostich will be there? I am buying a suit. That is my b/day present to myself this year, well one of them at least. ;D

 

[AlexB]

I go every year anyway.. .so if it turns out to be a group thing I'm in.

And yes... the yummy gear... and all the clean and shiny accessories...

I think just for kicks we should all wear the same shirts or something.. like a SFBMHA/DML uniform of sorts (DML t-shirt?)... like a bunch of school kids on a field trip... now THAT would be entertaining, and probably get the vendors/dealers attention too!

 

[Doc]

Been going for years and I have never seen Aerostich there (at least on the east coast).
Doc

 

[Juan]

Yep! a group thing will be nice, MANY MONSTERS... lets see how many riders are interested in going and then we just set the date. I am in.


BTWY. Don't know when is your Birthday Ally, but
Happy B-day and hope you find you suit there.

 

[AllyCat]

Thank You, Juan....... It is not until the end of October, but a GRL has to plan ahead I looked at the aerositch site and I could not find the color I was looking for, there are other nice colors, I was looking more for this sage green color. Anyhoo..... Count 5 of us for the motorcycle show for sure and we will see you then if not before

 

[mmoore]

I wonder if Aerostich will be there?

 

[AllyCat]

I like the red with silver patches, then I was thinking red with the custom purple patches.

 

[MonsterHooligan]

Hope DNA gets itself together soon.

 

[MonsterHooligan]

you guys can help man the DML booth too! ;D