Topic: Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009 | Changes (Read 34122 times)

Jock · « **on:** March 01, 2009, 09:23:21 PM »

Each year like so many of you on the web site I take an annual pilgrimage to a number of locations in our great country. One of them is Daytona Beach Bike Week however for the first time since going I attended at the beginning of the event. Normally I am in attendance for the later part including the last weekend. This was a last minute decision given I was not going to be able to attend the latter part.

This was change number one and there would be so many others as I attended the event. As a matter of fact too many to document here but they will be forever in my mind.

As a result of change number one the crowds are must less…

Jock · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:24:07 PM »

Can’t imagine the vendors are too excited about selling to less people…

One matter is certain, you receive more attention if they are not busy setting you their space.

Jock · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:24:56 PM »

Indian Motorcycles was displaying their line…AGAIN! Best of luck to them and I am certain they will require it given circumstances…

Another change….

Jock · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:25:39 PM »

And now for the Indian Motorcycle Money Shot!...

You be the judge.

Jock · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:26:27 PM »

Let’s talk the Custom Mass Manufacturer Market…

Another change…Less of them…Less Bikes…Lower Prices….

Jock · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:27:13 PM »

Roger Bourget had the largest spread of bikes but did nothing with the pricing…

I noticed a lot of different gas tank structures by all of the custom markets.

Jock · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:28:02 PM »

If you are thinking “what about OCC”?

So what do you think? Of course there were T-Shirts available for sale…

Another change…

Jock · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:28:40 PM »

Talking about the custom market…what about this change? Can you see it?

Jock · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:29:20 PM »

Speaking of change when did this become a motorcycle? Of is it?

RickC · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 01, 2009, 09:24:07 PM

Can’t imagine the vendors are too excited about selling to less people…

One matter is certain, you receive more attention if they are not busy setting you their space.

Wow, Jock! Even for the first weekend, the crowd looks pretty sparse. We usually go to one major rally each year. We always go for the first weekend and leave before the last weekend gets wound up -- to avoid the really, really big crowds. Still, we've never seen a rally that wasn't pretty busy even on the first weekend.

I wonder if this is typical in Daytona or if attendance is really down this year. Did you ask any of the vendors whether they felt the crowds felt smaller already?

Jock · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:30:05 PM »

I guess I am just ole’ school in some ways…

Jock · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:30:51 PM »

On a positive note one of the benefits of traveling down this weekend for a change was to hook up with my friend and fellow site member…amigo Jorge….

Jorge is a good man I am blessed to call him a friend…Not to mention mentor! He has “The Stuff!”

More later!

Jock · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:31:48 PM »

Speaking of change…this is change I can believe in…

I may be in the line for this type of custom!!!

Jock · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:32:34 PM »

How bout this change if you have never seen it…

That’s right a lower sticker price at Daytona Beach H-D! It should be noted that this is not a H-D product not that this makes a difference.

Jock · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:33:33 PM »

Speaking of Daytona Beach H-D there is PLENTY of inventory here…

Jock · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:34:19 PM »

As to another matter of inventory there was a mixed bag in this area…

Jock · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:35:01 PM »

Not certain you can believe in this change for amigo Jorge even though he likes it…

It’s only money!

Jock · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:35:45 PM »

Still seekin’ some change…what about this mod?

Jock · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:36:27 PM »

Just when you thought there could be NO MORE CHANGE…

IRON HORSE SALOON..

In the event you have never been there…it’s the sign / logo.

By the way…FREE DRAFT!?!?!?!

Jock · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:36:53 PM »

Again in the vain of less traffic…Iron Horse Saloon…

Jock · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:38:01 PM »

Less traffic yielded a few more photo opps…

Jock · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:39:35 PM »

Speaking of opportunities…check out this gal picking up a 750+lb MC…

In the past several years there was a young lady less then 18yrs old weighting less than 125 lbs wearing flip flops that picked up this bike with no help!

Jock · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:40:50 PM »

Speaking of pick up I wish they had picked me up…

Jock · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:42:00 PM »

More to come…And post your own...

Fired00d · « **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 01, 2009, 09:40:50 PM

Speaking of pick up I wish they had picked me up…

That's the Jock (

) I know. Just wondering what he told these ladies he wanted to take a picture of??

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

RickC · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on March 01, 2009, 09:50:51 PM

That's the Jock () I know. Just wondering what he told these ladies he wanted to take a picture of??

Why, d00d, it was their beautiful faces, of course!

Fired00d · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:56:07 PM »

Quote from: RickC on March 01, 2009, 09:53:34 PM

Why, d00d, it was their beautiful faces, of course!

Yea...

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

ak · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:00:39 PM »

Thanks Jock, Great stuff-- My wife lets me get girly photo cause i tell her i want to get as good as Jock--

Jock · « **Reply #28 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:21:21 PM »

Quote from: ak on March 01, 2009, 11:00:39 PM

Thanks Jock, Great stuff-- My wife lets me get girly photo cause i tell her i want to get as good as Jock--

No way my man I've seen you in action and anyone could learn a lessons from you!

Fired00d · « **Reply #29 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:32:01 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 02, 2009, 06:21:21 PM

No way my man I've seen you in action and anyone could learn a lessons from you!

That's it!!!.... When I grow up I want to be like Andy and Jock.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

naitram · « **Reply #30 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:11:22 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on March 02, 2009, 06:32:01 PM

That's it!!!.... When I grow up I want to be like Andy and Jock.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

when did you decide you wanted to grow up

Fired00d · « **Reply #31 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:16:13 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 02, 2009, 07:11:22 PM

when did you decide you wanted to grow up

About a nanosecond after I saw pictures of the young ladies that Andy and Jock get pictures of/with.... I was born in the day, but it wasn't yesterday.... I got my priorities together.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Jock · « **Reply #32 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:46:39 PM »

The bridge to Main Street was different…NO TRACFFIC!

Jock · « **Reply #33 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:47:34 PM »

The Wet T-Shirt Contests were…Well I will allow the pictures to do the talking…

Jock · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:48:19 PM »

I was about to give up hope but then change I could believe in arrived!

Jock · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:48:55 PM »

“Time for the showcase showdown!” Or in this case “slowdown”

Jock · « **Reply #36 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:49:37 PM »

Well since this Contest was a BUST or lack there of…It was time to check out some rides of another type!

Jock · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:50:11 PM »

A few more…

Jock · « **Reply #38 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:50:40 PM »

Here’s one from the H-D collection…

Jock · « **Reply #39 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:51:06 PM »

And you never know it my soon appear in this guy’s COLLECTION…

Jock · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:51:33 PM »

I’d like to add her to my COLLECTION…

Jock · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:52:01 PM »

Why stop there…add more…

Jock · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:52:37 PM »

These ladies can make a man thirsty…thank GOD the King of Beers knew we where in town! Here comes my night’s supply…

Jock · « **Reply #43 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:53:10 PM »

And speaking of beer did you ever think that you would see the day…

That’s right…it’s cheaper to be an alcoholic!

Jock · « **Reply #44 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:53:39 PM »

And thanks to these ladies I was successful in doing so…

Jock · « **Reply #45 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:54:21 PM »

My trifecta…

Perfect!

Jock · « **Reply #46 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:54:49 PM »

Oh but wait I found more…Great Taste Less Filling!

Jock · « **Reply #47 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:55:23 PM »

Time for some shots…

Jock · « **Reply #48 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:56:03 PM »

More to follow...

TN · « **Reply #49 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:15:55 PM »

i have done my part to stimulate the economy this weekend.

and i like the layout and vendors at the speedway vs other places.

timing is everything.

...and usually mine sux.

have put several on the scholarship fund.

TN

porthole · « **Reply #50 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:30:16 PM »

I see they have their safety belts on

Jock · « **Reply #51 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:30:40 PM »

Quote from: TN on March 02, 2009, 08:15:55 PM

i have done my part to stimulate the economy this weekend.

and i like the layout and vendors at the speedway vs other places.

timing is everything. ...and usually mine sux.

have put several on the scholarship fund.

TN

Sorry we did not get the chance to hook up...my ride was at the last minute given the schedule...Hope you had a good time! One of the pics amigo Jorge was of him calling you...

Jock · « **Reply #52 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:31:32 PM »

Quote from: porthole on March 02, 2009, 08:30:16 PM

I see they have their safety belts on

Good catch!

Jock · « **Reply #53 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:32:12 PM »

Came across some more bikes between my quest for COLLECTION adds…

Talk about power!

Jock · « **Reply #54 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:32:58 PM »

Let’s talk paint…

Make’s me hungry too…

I do not recall climbing any of these type trees as a child but I sure wish I did!

Jock · « **Reply #55 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:33:37 PM »

This gal was pointin’ to the Iron Horse to get her “drink on”…Looks like she has downed a few too…

Jock · « **Reply #56 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:34:16 PM »

Now this company had some ideas for V-Rods…

Jock · « **Reply #57 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:35:36 PM »

Check out the bars….

Another change that has possibilities!

Jock · « **Reply #58 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:37:54 PM »

Speaking of bars….

This stuff is the Devil in Disguise...Check out the eyes!

Did my share in my day...Gone Now!

sadunbar · « **Reply #59 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:39:19 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 02, 2009, 08:37:54 PM

Speaking of bars….

This stuff is the Devil in Disguise...Check out the eyes!

Did my share in my day...Gone Now!

d00d sees next years Christmas presents for his loved ones!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #60 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:41:17 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on March 02, 2009, 08:39:19 PM

d00d sees next years Christmas presents for his loved ones!!

More like asking the wife if she can get them for me.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Jock · « **Reply #61 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:28:43 PM »

Now for another change…Spyder Can-Am Test Pilot…Took a ride on one of these babies…

As a part of the Test Pilot Program you must take a breathalyzer test!

Wish I had to perform it on one of these ballons…

Interesting ride…

Jock · « **Reply #62 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:29:24 PM »

Oh do not look so disgusted as you would do the same if you where a man…

Jock · « **Reply #63 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:30:10 PM »

Speaking of disgusted, I was too early this year for the wrestling at the Cabbage Patch…A change that I missed…

Jock · « **Reply #64 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:34:18 PM »

These two should meet…

Jock · « **Reply #65 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:41:24 PM »

What about the night life?

There are bands….

Jock · « **Reply #66 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:42:15 PM »

There are bikes…

Jock · « **Reply #67 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:42:48 PM »

There are ladies…

RYANCVO · « **Reply #68 on:** March 03, 2009, 01:25:04 AM »

LEAVIN IN THE MORNING, CANT WAIT!!!!

porthole · « **Reply #69 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:24:52 AM »

Censoring your pics now Jock?

porthole · « **Reply #70 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:26:20 AM »

I think this is the third or fourth pic you have of the blonde here now, each one she looks like shes pissed to be there

Quote from: Jock on March 02, 2009, 09:29:24 PM

Oh do not look so disgusted as you would do the same if you where a man…

bbrown · « **Reply #71 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:54:58 AM »

Gosh, This is as good as the NFL thread....

Wish I was in Daytona

RickC · « **Reply #72 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:32:35 AM »

Quote from: bbrown on March 03, 2009, 09:54:58 AM

Wish I was in Daytona

Me, too...

Screamin · « **Reply #73 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:32:53 AM »

JCZ · « **Reply #74 on:** March 03, 2009, 11:33:44 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on March 02, 2009, 06:32:01 PM

That's it!!!.... When I grow up I want to be like Andy and Jock.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Me too! My heros!

As usual for Jock.....great photos and great report!

VANAMAL · « **Reply #75 on:** March 03, 2009, 05:11:51 PM »

Great! thanks for your hard work

Jock · « **Reply #76 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:55:36 PM »

Quote from: porthole on March 03, 2009, 09:24:52 AM

Censoring your pics now Jock?

Just attempting to be PG-13!

Jock · « **Reply #77 on:** March 03, 2009, 06:57:46 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on March 03, 2009, 11:33:44 AM

Me too! My heros!

As usual for Jock.....great photos and great report!

But wait there is more...I just have not revised the photos yet...

Gettinold · « **Reply #78 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:36:57 PM »

What would you do with it if you were there.

Jock · « **Reply #79 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:38:45 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on March 03, 2009, 07:36:57 PM

What would you do with it if you were there.

Now Dave...I was waiting on the expert....I needed your assistance! You da man!

Gettinold · « **Reply #80 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:40:46 PM »

Quote from: Jock on March 03, 2009, 07:38:45 PM

Now Dave...I was waiting on the expert....I needed your assistance! You da man!

Would of should of could of...... bla bla bla

OhioDave · « **Reply #81 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:37:02 AM »

Thanks for the pics...it is almost like being there..NOT.

now where is my snow shovel.

miker · « **Reply #82 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:49:10 AM »

Sorry we missed you Jock, where you Tuesday?

JCZ · « **Reply #83 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:33:43 AM »

Quote from: Jock on March 03, 2009, 06:57:46 PM

But wait there is more...I just have not revised the photos yet...

Yea, those are the ones I'm waiting for.......you have my email address since they'll not be allowed on here!

MJZ · « **Reply #84 on:** March 04, 2009, 03:52:28 PM »

Jock, great job as usual. I feel like I went and saved myself the $$$ and the hangover.

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #85 on:** March 04, 2009, 04:05:41 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on March 04, 2009, 03:52:28 PM

Jock, great job as usual. I feel like I went and saved myself the $$$ and the hangover.

Thanks for putting the fact I couldn't make it in the proper perspective Mark!!

Thanks for the pics Jock

Jock · « **Reply #86 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:15:16 PM »

Quote from: miker on March 04, 2009, 08:49:10 AM

Sorry we missed you Jock, where you Tuesday?

Had to leave Sunday morning for customer meetings on Monday...for another day...I need to get of my laze azzz and post the remaining pics...

Jock · « **Reply #87 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:17:15 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on March 04, 2009, 10:33:43 AM

Yea, those are the ones I'm waiting for.......you have my email address since they'll not be allowed on here!

BIG DIFFERENCE in attending at the beginning of the event and ENDING!!!

This may be my first and last time for this timing!

Jock · « **Reply #88 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:22:33 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on March 04, 2009, 03:52:28 PM

Jock, great job as usual. I feel like I went and saved myself the $$$ and the hangover.

Well put...I conclude! I must admit though I had a few GREAT LESSONS from some VERY GOOD PEOPLE...That is a whole other story...

http://www.hellfighters.org/

These guys really helped me out...

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #89 on:** March 06, 2009, 07:04:53 AM »

Great pics as usual. Come on now lets get the rest of them posted!!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Bubba · « **Reply #90 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:05:21 AM »

Quote from: Jock on March 04, 2009, 08:22:33 PM

Well put...I conclude! I must admit though I had a few GREAT LESSONS from some VERY GOOD PEOPLE...That is a whole other story...

http://www.hellfighters.org/

These guys really helped me out...

AMEN Jock, Thanks for the link......

~bubba~

Jock · « **Reply #91 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:33:18 PM »

Well I must confess after going to hell and back I was in need of some nursing...Thank GOD she was avaialble to assist..

And here's one just for you...

Jock · « **Reply #92 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:35:46 PM »

What can I say besides Thank GOD for our women serving in the military..

Jock · « **Reply #93 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:38:34 PM »

All of this activity has me thirsty for a Miller Lite...

Jock · « **Reply #94 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:40:16 PM »

And because one is NOT enough...

Jock · « **Reply #95 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:42:06 PM »

I would have to bleep out what this one told me...

No pics of the face to protect her...

Jock · « **Reply #96 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:44:50 PM »

The band was playin'...

Jock · « **Reply #97 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:46:23 PM »

So were the ladies...

Jock · « **Reply #98 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:49:22 PM »

This one said..."Hey...where is Silver-Black?" I just said..."He's married now" She began to weep...

Jock · « **Reply #99 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:51:43 PM »

Apparently she has been a bad girl and got her butt smacked...notice the sayin'...yeah...It's Bike Week!

Jock · « **Reply #100 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:54:37 PM »

This is called the horse wisper...Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy!

Jock · « **Reply #101 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:56:32 PM »

X marks the spot...Wupppssss...

Jock · « **Reply #102 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:01:38 PM »

"In the black corner weighing in at 110lbs, hailing from the Sunshine State of Florida, I bring you the two time lightweight champion of the world with a finishing move that will Rock Your World....Hereeeeee'ssssss [insert your favorite adult movie star

name for a lady]!!!

Jock · « **Reply #103 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:03:27 PM »

Work It! Work It!

Jock · « **Reply #104 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:05:39 PM »

Let It Whip!

Jock · « **Reply #105 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:07:06 PM »

An intruder in the ring...Get Her Out!

Jock · « **Reply #106 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:10:22 PM »

Why do I suddenly sense a horror movie is about to begin?

Jock · « **Reply #107 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:13:50 PM »

Your gonna get wet...

Jock · « **Reply #108 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:15:19 PM »

Splash!

Jock · « **Reply #109 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:16:56 PM »

Self Censored...

MJZ · « **Reply #110 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:35:20 PM »

Damn Jock, those porkers look like the before in a Jenny Craig commercial. Skanky Sows, glad I missed this, kind of wish I'd not seen the pictures.

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