tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post6205498398683051884..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: M for MotorcyclesTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-90484640781861570332014-03-01T07:24:00.127-08:002014-03-01T07:24:00.127-08:00And one of the 2014 Nortons would be fuel injected...And one of the 2014 Nortons would be fuel injected too. Just press the button and go.<br /><br />Thanks Wooley. The last pic is my favorite too. With the Canon camera set to auto and shooting through glass I was surprised it turned out that well. I like the reflections of all the lights in the puddles.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-63698388555175617862014-02-27T19:40:48.655-08:002014-02-27T19:40:48.655-08:00I luv the Norton and would dearly love to have one...I luv the Norton and would dearly love to have one in my garage to ride. That last picture of the city street is so awesome.WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-75012609074158612512014-02-27T08:32:55.458-08:002014-02-27T08:32:55.458-08:00I really liked it too. I'd never heard of one...I really liked it too. I'd never heard of one before. I would have liked to take more pictures, but they had it's sidecar up against the riser for the upper level of bikes and I couldn't get to that side. I wish it was roped off, but on display in a way that we could walk around it.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-55719138526690848652014-02-26T19:14:37.641-08:002014-02-26T19:14:37.641-08:00I loved the Gnome Rhone. I could have looked at mo...I loved the Gnome Rhone. I could have looked at more photos of that one. A charmer.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-75982958339116293902014-02-26T08:30:19.911-08:002014-02-26T08:30:19.911-08:00Bad nights rest was partly our fault for forgettin...Bad nights rest was partly our fault for forgetting our white noise machine we use at home. We've used one for so long it is hard to sleep without it and the heater in the room didn't have a loud enough fan.<br /><br />We are hoping to be done with the freezing weather and that it will be dry enough for a ride this Saturday. Fingers crossed.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-83672024355142731902014-02-25T16:57:29.998-08:002014-02-25T16:57:29.998-08:00The shows are more of a meet up for me too and fin...The shows are more of a meet up for me too and finding something I just can't get anywhere else. I do like seeing your pics. Sorry for the bad nights rest. Hope the Spring and weather will change soon. Kathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-59552973048557907012014-02-25T06:17:41.837-08:002014-02-25T06:17:41.837-08:00I like the idea of black with hot pink pin-stripin...I like the idea of black with hot pink pin-striping idea. Classy but understated.<br /><br />Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-28217962720427098682014-02-24T21:54:35.006-08:002014-02-24T21:54:35.006-08:00Now that's a lot of dots! Not sure I would ha...Now that's a lot of dots! Not sure I would have the patience to hand apply that many dots. I think a deep hot pink or fuschia Ural would be amazing with black pin striping would make feel happy, or a black Ural with hot pink pin striping would really bake my bread. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-72363510242066027152014-02-24T16:11:54.305-08:002014-02-24T16:11:54.305-08:00A pink Ural with white polka dots? Now that would...A pink Ural with white polka dots? Now that would be a head turner. You could pull it off though. A perfect Diva-mobile. The sign on the bike at the show said all the dots were hand applied. I think there are over 200 it said.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-49583110907513136642014-02-24T10:58:33.336-08:002014-02-24T10:58:33.336-08:00Brandy - YUP I love the pink & white polka dot...Brandy - YUP I love the pink & white polka dot Honda!!! Although the seat looks like it could pose a few issues - OUCH! I am leaning more to the URAL, now wouldn't that be smashing done up in pink & white dots?!! I decided not to go to any shows this year, A) due to expense and really I wasn't all that impressed with the one at the Tradex that I went to a few years ago. <br /><br />Hmmm I think I need to find a polkadot-able bike :)Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-48796677622367695062014-02-24T04:27:10.294-08:002014-02-24T04:27:10.294-08:00It did manage to make the weekend seem longer whic...It did manage to make the weekend seem longer which was nice and I always enjoy spending time with hubby so that was good too.<br /><br />At least there were some neat vintage bikes to look at. Bummer you don't have any shows near you. Just think of all the good stuff you have though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-5157836230981205892014-02-24T04:25:06.902-08:002014-02-24T04:25:06.902-08:00That would be an interesting show. I hear the EIC...That would be an interesting show. I hear the EICMA would be the show to go to. Let us all know how it is.<br /><br />I think full desert traveler mode in the Keys would stand out like a sore thumb. Not hard to spot though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-1364026082931459482014-02-24T01:47:04.166-08:002014-02-24T01:47:04.166-08:00Oh how sad that it was so disappointing, we really...Oh how sad that it was so disappointing, we really dont get many bike shows where I am .. like none, so I'm still envious of you .. I would have been happy to have seen just a few of those bikes.<br /><br />At least you got away for a couple of days :)<br /><br />Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-55210975243934056822014-02-23T22:27:41.755-08:002014-02-23T22:27:41.755-08:00I am planning to go the show that they tried out i...I am planning to go the show that they tried out in Orlando this year based on Milan's EICMA. The AMA magazine had a profile of the developer of the show in the latest edition of the AMA magazine. I never get to see anything much except a parade of Harleys with the odd sport bike from Miami thrown in. Or a solitary BMW from time to time girdling the southernmost point in full desert traveler mode.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-25681685747830551222014-02-23T08:01:52.686-08:002014-02-23T08:01:52.686-08:00I really like that so many of the new bikes are a ...I really like that so many of the new bikes are a nod to their predecessors. They seemed to have a lot more style back in the day, not just a bunch of plastic and angular lines. The Suzuki TU 250 is an example as is the Honda CB1000.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-64253410759508619312014-02-23T08:00:30.067-08:002014-02-23T08:00:30.067-08:00I'd never seen a sidecar quad before so it was...I'd never seen a sidecar quad before so it was interesting to me. I don't think you'd want to race it around any corners or ride it in high winds though.<br /><br />We have some nice larger dealerships in neighboring towns we can go visit and ogle the new stuff. What is usually good about the shows are the vendors with the complete lines ( a lot of shops don't carry one of everything).<br /><br />My favorites are always the vintage and customized bikes. Like you said, stuff you just don't see everyday.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-33951352947619309082014-02-23T07:57:45.011-08:002014-02-23T07:57:45.011-08:00It is hard to eat out sometimes when you know how ...It is hard to eat out sometimes when you know how to cook. My grandfather has owned a restaurant, my mother has owned a restaurant, and I was cooking in a cafe when I was in grade 9 in BC. I don't think they'd let you do that anymore. <br /><br />We have a few chosen places we eat out here in town, in Eugene or Portland. We like to try new places, it just doesn't always work out.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-76939445781017982822014-02-23T07:55:45.428-08:002014-02-23T07:55:45.428-08:00With the crappy weather of freezing cold and snow/...With the crappy weather of freezing cold and snow/rain we've had lately there isn't much else to be done motorcycle related so we may as well go look at shiny new bikes.<br /><br />Harley was in attendance and did have one of the largest booths. I just forgot to mention it. They have a large presence at all of the shows. It is usually busy so I have a tendency to skirt around that area.<br /><br /> I also forgot to mention Ducati was there too.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-14361296971872743052014-02-23T07:47:24.609-08:002014-02-23T07:47:24.609-08:00Isn't it interesting that many of the new bike...Isn't it interesting that many of the new bikes are throwbacks to their predecessors of fifty or so years ago. What goes round comes round I guess. Great photos as usual. Thanks.Rev Nigel Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334281405518160068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-49554965722330560132014-02-23T07:30:31.074-08:002014-02-23T07:30:31.074-08:00No argument on the Seahawk's bike being ugly, ...No argument on the Seahawk's bike being ugly, but it is unique, which is all that seems to be required these days. Personally I liked the sidecar quad - that looked like it could be a blast (or a death trap with that narrow wheelbase, high bars, etc.)<br />Shows in general have been getting worse over the years imo. If I want to see new bikes I can go to the dealer and look without a) paying; and b) fighting crowds to talk to a rep. What I like to see in shows are the customs, the unique not-for-sale specials that manufacturers trot out from time to time, vintage bikes, or anything with an interesting history, and lots and lots of accessories. And those are the things that seem to be fewer in shows today.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-20751621127538039652014-02-23T06:33:04.594-08:002014-02-23T06:33:04.594-08:00I totally agree with your Fugly declaration. I don...I totally agree with your Fugly declaration. I don't think I will be attending any more shows. I, too, was disappointed by the lack of vendors. It's nice to see all the bikes, but it would have been better for me if there was more gear/trinkets to peruse. I'm with you on the being a reasonably good cook thing, too. Meals at restaurants should impress at least to some degree. It's always disappointing to pay for a restaurant meal you know you could have easily replicated or done better at home.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-77106945800849685762014-02-22T20:34:40.406-08:002014-02-22T20:34:40.406-08:00Sounds like you do some serious travelling to the ...Sounds like you do some serious travelling to the bike shows. I don't even know when or where a bike show is held in/around San Antonio...but it would be fun to go. Sorry to hear the Seattle show was a bust for you. Does Harley-Davidson ever attend these type of shows? Thanks for sharing all the photos...makes me feel like I was there. :-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Curt<br />Live Free. Ride Hard. Be Happy<br />www.curtcarter.comCurt Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546084176831072070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-79839271972241710572014-02-22T15:23:34.095-08:002014-02-22T15:23:34.095-08:00Do you need some brain bleach to get that image ou...Do you need some brain bleach to get that image out of your head? I need to pass the bottle around I guess.<br /><br />Traffic on I-5 gets gridlocked and is stop and go through Tacoma and again in Seattle at Qwest Field so it is harder to do a one day trip for us. Don't think we didn't think about it when we couldn't sleep though. Damn near left for home at midnight.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-82059247489148098662014-02-22T15:21:27.665-08:002014-02-22T15:21:27.665-08:00You would have loved the tarts. Like a mini quich...You would have loved the tarts. Like a mini quiche but vegan. A cashew cream instead of egg mixture. I should have taken a pic - but alas - too hungry.<br /><br />And yes, it was kind of cool eating dessert in bed for dinner. The perks of being an adult I guess.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-53204554804945400142014-02-22T15:20:09.531-08:002014-02-22T15:20:09.531-08:00I agree, less and less about the bikes. Unfortuna...I agree, less and less about the bikes. Unfortunatly we left our planning until the last minute or we would have had Bobskoot for company. He had other plans though.<br /><br />Camping is on our list for this summer - moto-camping and a few over nighters. Need to make up for a lack of riding last year.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com