tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post7434059598056203653..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Gastown Motorcycle Show: August 16, 2009Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-53455258401003127192009-09-01T15:37:10.253-07:002009-09-01T15:37:10.253-07:00Dear Bobskoot:
What great pictures and engaging n...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />What great pictures and engaging narative! I too would give the Ariel "Best In Show." The control panel on thr gas tank has a definite "Jules Vern" wquality about it. But the fact is the old Beemers demanded respect, reverance, and awe. They were ahead of their time then, and they still are now. <br /><br />One of the more refreshing pictures was that of the blue bicycle. I think it is important to get in an occasional crowd shot. And there is nothing wrong with the crowd shot having a nice ass. <br /><br />While I do not subscribe to chopper school of thought, or share the Harley mystique, I do love looking at custom bikes. The flowing nature of those red handlebars was pure art. Useless, but true motorcycle eye candy. <br /><br />And you managed to conclude with a very appropriate statement that is one of life's great truisms. "In the heat, all bikes start to look alike." <br /><br />This was a very refreshing post, Bob, especially i these troubled times. But I couldn't help feeling a slight tingle in my balls when I read the line "moto journalist posers," as I if I had just missed a kick.<br /><br />The summer is over and I got tired of August quick. My bike is apart in the garage as I've made some changes. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-13536743185110695742009-09-01T13:12:15.678-07:002009-09-01T13:12:15.678-07:00Bobskoot,
Thanks for stopping by...I'll tell y...Bobskoot,<br />Thanks for stopping by...I'll tell you the truth, I hate rallies...but this is more like a town fair and celebration. I enjoy when the town shuts down a couple of blocks for vendors, bikes and food. This is more of a local event...celebrated and fun...<br /><br />And I love that Ariel, I just did a little history research on the Ariel...you can find it in Aug. material on my blog...<br /><br />Thanks Bobskoot....I enjoyed the flavor you gave me with Gastown...Chessie (Chesshirecat)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16483022434950803097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-3905520921710912132009-08-30T11:28:38.177-07:002009-08-30T11:28:38.177-07:00fabulous turnout. looks like a great show, excelle...fabulous turnout. looks like a great show, excellent pics!!mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-53661221213458713902009-08-30T07:52:05.809-07:002009-08-30T07:52:05.809-07:00Bob, thanks for your post - very cool bikes all, a...Bob, thanks for your post - very cool bikes all, and thanks especially for the Triumph pic! Gastown is a great area, and what a nice way to spend the day.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458096347718242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-7089879091272357662009-08-29T18:48:40.595-07:002009-08-29T18:48:40.595-07:00Those are lovely moto pics. Seriously. The thing t...Those are lovely moto pics. Seriously. The thing that gets me is choppers...they don't look comfortable at all! I can't imagine riding 600 miles in a day on one--actually, I can't imagine riding 50 miles on one! They seem to be designed for show? Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Thanks for sharing your experience.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-30619185315691359112009-08-29T11:41:19.939-07:002009-08-29T11:41:19.939-07:00I knew you wouldn't ride in shorts. You don&#...I knew you wouldn't ride in shorts. You don't look like the kind of guy that likes bees up the short pantlegs.<br /><br />Personally, I like walking around in full battle regalia, as Trobairitz says. I like intimidating people! Especially when I start smelling real bad in hundred degree weather.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-37410968526758624572009-08-28T22:38:20.022-07:002009-08-28T22:38:20.022-07:00Linda:
It was sort of bike overload, so many mach...<br><br /><b>Linda:</b><br /><br />It was sort of bike overload, so many machines. Only happens once a year. There are many car shows, but few m/c shows<br /><br /><b>cpa3485/Jim:</b><br /><br />that hat is an old Tilly. I just throw it around and keep it in my topcase. I have to put something on my head to keep the sun away<br /><br /><b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />I love shorts and sandals. When on vacation that's all I wear. I wear my JR riding pants over top.<br />I also have "scars" from the old days. Have a few burns from the exhaust<br /><br /><b>Linda:</b><br /><br />I seem to recall a very good leg shot not too long ago which was promptly deleted. I am waiting for you to re-post your LEG. We need to see your scars<br /><br /><b>Dave:</b><br /><br />Whenever I go to a car or bike show I imagine that if given a choice to choose ONE bike to take home, which would it be. It's a hard choice<br /><br /><b>Berge:</b><br /><br />For some reason most scooterists on 49ccs wear that sort of riding attire, and I did when I rode my BWS. It was great to feel the wind between your toes, sort of like walking barefoot on the grass, or wading barefoot in the mud. It just feels good<br /><br /><b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />We think alike. sometimes I have to chuckle. I purchased my riding pants one size over so I could wear my work slacks, or shorts underneath, so my wallet is under there. Whenever I go into a store and need my credit card or cash, I have to sort of undress and roll my riding pants down a bit to reveal the pockets and I have gotten used to these funny looksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-14444893780730217082009-08-28T12:44:51.452-07:002009-08-28T12:44:51.452-07:00Great pics Bobskoot. Looks like a great day for a...Great pics Bobskoot. Looks like a great day for a great event. Troubadour and I like to wear shorts under our mesh armoured pants too and have our trusty Keen sandals in the saddlebags ready to put on. No fun wandering around in the summer heat wearing "full battle regalia." Thanks for the post of such a wonderful event.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-9655840941637955362009-08-28T12:42:24.065-07:002009-08-28T12:42:24.065-07:00I was so hoping you'd be doing this post as I ...I was so hoping you'd be doing this post as I could not be there for obvious reasons...great job with the pictures..love that Ariel.<br />For me it's as if I was there...thanks so much..!<br />ps: I do ride in my shorts and flip flops sometimesBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-88378827901332413882009-08-28T12:06:58.657-07:002009-08-28T12:06:58.657-07:00.....And another person who rides in shorts!!
Gre........And another person who rides in shorts!!<br /><br />Great photos Bob, I know what you mean about wining the lottery, so many great bikes there, if money were no object I would come away from that bike meeting with at least 4 bikes lol.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br /><br />Dave...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-17349258889503901962009-08-28T11:51:44.015-07:002009-08-28T11:51:44.015-07:00oh dear Conchscooter, your in a heap of trouble no...oh dear Conchscooter, your in a heap of trouble now!! they are always telling me off for riding in shorts... and yep have the scars to prove it as well :Pmontieandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305446082689674102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-14186178973911868052009-08-28T10:50:58.940-07:002009-08-28T10:50:58.940-07:00It's a bit nerdy of me but I think the Norton ...It's a bit nerdy of me but I think the Norton is a cafe converted fastback. harleys are all V-twins. Ho hum. And I rented the 1200cc version of the last BMW and let me tell you you don't need it. It's a crazy motorcycle fit only for moto journalist poseurs.<br />By the way luv them gameroos (it's okay to ride in shorts. No really I do it all the time and have scars to prove it).Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65165696871130929312009-08-28T06:41:30.790-07:002009-08-28T06:41:30.790-07:00Very interesting collection of machines. That old ...Very interesting collection of machines. That old Norton is really nice. I used to think they were pretty cool. BTW, I like your hat!cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-35828278735750203452009-08-28T02:58:55.001-07:002009-08-28T02:58:55.001-07:00Thank you sooo much for this post, well worth it b...Thank you sooo much for this post, well worth it bro.. I am so jealous,what fantastic bikes they have on display, wish we had bike shows like that here, cant think of a better way to spend your day..perfect :)montieandmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305446082689674102noreply@blogger.com