Custom Motorcycle Show

Custom bikes featured at the International Motorcycle Show in DC

 

 

Motorcycle Show D.C. Convention Center

Josh and I went to the Washington DC International Motorcycle Show.  If you haven't been to one, I think it is fun and worth the (discounted) price of admission.  You can easily spend two hours at the show looking at all the bikes and take all day if you interact with the motorcycle reps and attend all the workshops.  They also had a stunt show and plenty of vendors selling apparel and motorcycle gear at discounted prices.  Enjoy the pics and let me know if you have any questions

 

Custom bike from Honda Factory

A custom Honda VT1300 in Matte Black - my favorite!

Read more about the project and see more pics in Cyril Huze blog

Stock Honda Shadow

 Josh got more excited as we got into Sportbikes - Honda CBRs

If Theresa lets me, this will be my next Harley-Davidson the Nightrod Special

HD calls the seating position a Gunfighter stance

The bike I wanted to see the most - the Ducati Diavel!

Ducati did not have a Sport Classic in the show but this Triumph Thruxton is the closest to Sam Flynn's bike in the Tron Legacy Movie.

Josh and I really liked the Kawasaki Sportbike Models

 

The ZX-14, this thing is a beast!

I just might have to get one of these once I can't balance a bike anymore!

Love this color!

International Motorcycle Show Discount

Getting the word out - International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC January 14-16 at the Washington DC Convention Center.  You can buy tix online at http://www.motorcycleshows.com/

I received a promo code in the mail for first 500 -

Sundowner Seat

I love the look of the stock Street Glide seat but for passenger comfort, I had to get a touring seat.  I chose the Sundowner Deep Bucket Seat - Street Glide Stitching, part number 51630-09A.  Other comparable brands are made by Corbin and Mustang.

In the box are the instructions and a longer leather grab strap.  Installation was fairly easy --  the part that took the longest was removing the old grab strap and replacing it with the new one.

From this angle you can see how much wider the Sundowner passenger pillion is from the stock seat.  It measures 14" at the widest point, hence the need for a longer grab strap.

Underneath is an even more obvious comparison - the Sundowner seat on the right has additional padding for both the rider and passenger.

Stock FLHX seat

Sundowner seat

Ride Result - for the rider, I don't think you will feel any difference in terms of comfort between the stock and the Sundowner seat... the Sundowner is a bit deeper, so you might find a little bit of back support but according to my passenger, it makes a world of difference!

FXRG 4 Boots

This is really cool -- Harley-Davidson doesn't even have it listed in their website - not yet!  It is the FXRG 4 Boots.  I saw them at M&S Harley-Davidson in Chambersburg, PA

They are listed for $190.00.  The FXRG 3 Boots sells for $220.  Not sure if H-D will stop making the 3s, so if you like that style, might want to stock up on it... or wait for it to go on clearance.  The 4 looks more like your traditional work boot, I still kinda like the look of the 3.

Look Back 2010

This year is really a big one for me - upgraded to a touring bike, attended a HOG rally and even used my bike to commute to work when given the chance.  Motoring was integrated in my life this year.  Here are a few pics of the different events -

My friend Jon - his first bike, a 2009 Iron 883, BTW, we also got the same Switchback Jacket (but I got it first)

My Thursday night rides with Chris and the gang

One of the guys rides a Multistrada, if I were to get a Sportbike - definitely Ducati!

Memorial Day weekend at my dealership - Patriot Harley-Davidson

Did I mention that it was a good crowd at Patriot H-D?

At the VA HOG Rally in VA Beach

My friend Chris

I almost like this color better on the Street Glide... almost!

Theresa MSF course

My friend Rich, sizing up my Street Glide when I rode it to work

Epic Leather Jacket

I was in Pennsylvania and I stopped by M&S Harley Davidson in Chambersburg - http://www.msharleydavidson.com/ and what luck!  They had the Epic Jacket at 60% off!  Not only did I get a good deal on the jacket but the service was also terrific!  It is a nice size dealership and it looks like they have  a good bike selection ready for riding season.  So if you live around that area or if you don't mind driving a bit, this dealer seems to be a good one from my limited experience.  Now, on to the jacket....

I like this jacket because it has subtle Harley-Davidson insignias - Front has two zipper vents

Inside left pocket has an embroidered American Flag - nice touch!

Right inside has two pockets for sunglasses/cellphone and MP3 player and a zipper pocket good for wallet or garage door opener - very functional!

Rear has a zipper vent in the lower back and a small Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo

Made in the U.S.A. (with imported materials)

M&S also gave me a free leather conditioner to apply on the jacket and they told me that Harley now has a 5 year warranty on their leather jackets - covers the zippers and snaps.  I'm just real happy with the deal that I got - did I mention that there is no sales tax on clothes in Pennsylvania? Yes!

So if you are ever visiting a new city and you happen to come across a Harley-Dealer that you have never been to, I recommend you check them out.... you never know what kind of deal you might find!

Coming next... results of my winter road test of the Epic Jacket !