who's attending the Long Beach (Cali) Motorcycle Convention this weekend?

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 10:16 AM

Haven't made up my mind if to attend tonight or Sunday night. But I will be there so I can check out the Honda CBR250RR.

Can't wait!

checho323 · December 17th, 2010, 10:25 AM

I'll be there Saturday Morning with the Wife!!!!

Rosie · December 17th, 2010, 10:48 AM

I'll be there Sunday as well with hubby!

Zombiphone · December 17th, 2010, 11:12 AM

I'm planning on going out there tonight after work just so I can meet Ben Spies. I hear shaking his hand adds 3.04 hp to any vehicles you ride thereafter

I kind of wanted to hit up some demo rides too, so I might go sometime during the weekend as well, but I'm not sure on that yet. The rain and my lack of not leather riding gear means I'll be caging it this year though >_<

Blackwidow · December 17th, 2010, 11:48 AM

I might go on sunday...but it depends on what the bf wants to do considering its his birthday.

arnette · December 17th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Might go Sunday. Depends if I can convince the gf.

Blackwidow · December 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM

so we might all walk past each other and not know that the other is a ninjetter. how sad! lol

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

so we might all walk past each other and not know that the other is a ninjetter. how sad! lol

Please post current pic of yourself and what you will be wearing so I can be on the look out.

arnette · December 17th, 2010, 11:59 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/album.php?u=4551

I hope that worked!

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by arnette

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/album.php?u=4551

I hope that worked!

I was referring to the lady, mister.

Blackwidow · December 17th, 2010, 12:05 PM

lol i don't plan my outfits this far in advance...

but my current picture is my Avatar.

Ichiro · December 17th, 2010, 12:07 PM

Remember you can get one "free" ticket using the Bike Bandit Promo online.
See my previous post.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60802

arnette · December 17th, 2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I was referring to the lady, mister.

Awww... you made me sad.

Blackwidow · December 17th, 2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I was referring to the lady, mister.

LMFAO!!!!!

I figured it was your cheap attempt to get a picture out of me. haha but since Arnette posted, I thought I'd tag along. lol

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 12:24 PM

I'm just messing guys.

Yeah, can't wait to sit on that Honda CBR250RR. A friend of mine test rode the bike and said it feels just as good as the Kawi 250. Interesting.

backinthesaddleagain · December 17th, 2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

LMFAO!!!!!

I figured it was your cheap attempt to get a picture out of me. haha but since Arnette posted, I thought I'd tag along. lol

Can't blame Nemesis for trying, and I am sure us guys on the forum would be happy to help with any planning of what to wear.

arnette · December 17th, 2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Can't blame Nemesis for trying, and I am sure us guys on the forum would be happy to help with any planning of what to wear.

I'm not falling for this again!

But jeans and a T-shirt if you must know.

backinthesaddleagain · December 17th, 2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by arnette

I'm not falling for this again!

But jeans and a T-shirt if you must know.

LOL meant we could help Paulette decide what she should wear to the event.

Rosie · December 17th, 2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

I might go on sunday...but it depends on what the bf wants to do considering its his birthday.

Let me know if you go, maybe we can meet!!

Alex · December 17th, 2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnette

I'm not falling for this again!

GeneJunkie · December 17th, 2010, 02:07 PM

We were talking about going but decided it was more important to see Tron Legacy

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 02:13 PM

^^^
That movie sucked. Watched it Monday. I give it a 6 out of 10 (10 being best).

GeneJunkie · December 17th, 2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

^^^
That movie sucked. Watched it Monday. I give it a 6 out of 10 (10 being best).

Did you like the original? Regardless, I'll take a 6 out of 10... using the theory my students have, 60% is still passing lol.

Edit, I'm also a huge Daft Punk fan, so I can't wait.

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 02:24 PM

Yes, I've seen the original back in the 80s. LOL! And I liked the original movie. I'm not saying this movie is all that bad...it explains a lot about the aftermath. I guess I was expecting more action and 3D.

Back on topic, I've decided to go Sunday. Will Ben Spies still be there on Sunday?

Zombiphone · December 17th, 2010, 02:40 PM

Nope. Sounds like Spies and Hayden are only there for today, which is the only reason I'm going in a few hours instead of Sunday when it's more convenient. I'll be sure to rub up on him enough to make up for everyone who can't make it tonight

Nemesis · December 17th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Nope. Sounds like Spies and Hayden are only there for today, which is the only reason I'm going in a few hours instead of Sunday when it's more convenient. I'll be sure to rub up on him enough to make up for everyone who can't make it tonight

Hayden too? Damn...it's gonna be crowded tonight. No thank you.

EddieNewYork · December 17th, 2010, 04:51 PM

I wanna see the new cbr250 too and was gonna go, but my cage hates rain.

Nemesis · December 19th, 2010, 08:19 PM

Got to see the Honda CBR250R and man did I love the feel of it. The ergonomic felt perfect and the bike was much narrower than the Ninja250r. The bike felt a bit more aggressive than the Ninja250r which I loved. Although the bike felt a bit heavier but I think that's because I was comparing it to my race bike which is a lot lighter than the stock Ninja250r. The front looked much better in person than it did in the magazine. In fact, the headlight looked like a boomerang...that is until you bent down did it reveal that cyclops eye-like design.

Overall, I loved the design and the feel of the bike. I can't wait to get my hands on one and turn it into a race bike.

The convention itself sucked. With the lack of newly designed bikes there was nothing exciting about the show. Stayed about an hour or so and took off. Was it worth the $15 ticket + $10 parking? That's a big PHAT no.

Although, gad dang were there a lot of fine chicks there in black tights. Gosh how I love winter. LOL

Rosie · December 20th, 2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Got to see the Honda CBR250R and man did I love the feel of it. The ergonomic felt perfect and the bike was much narrower than the Ninja250r. The bike felt a bit more aggressive than the Ninja250r which I loved. Although the bike felt a bit heavier but I think that's because I was comparing it to my race bike which is a lot lighter than the stock Ninja250r. The front looked much better in person than it did in the magazine. In fact, the headlight looked like a boomerang...that is until you bent down did it reveal that cyclops eye-like design.

Overall, I loved the design and the feel of the bike. I can't wait to get my hands on one and turn it into a race bike.

The convention itself sucked. With the lack of newly designed bikes there was nothing exciting about the show. Stayed about an hour or so and took off. Was it worth the $15 ticket + $10 parking? That's a big PHAT no.

Although, gad dang were there a lot of fine chicks there in black tights. Gosh how I love winter. LOL

Hubby and I were also there for about 2 hours max, and that's because we stopped watching the stunt guys outside the convention cemter. I did spend quite some time on the new Honda 250 as well and liked it.. We'll see what the reviews are when it does come out.
Overall disappointing show.. We left with a Progressive t-shirt and a bag, 2 free Suzuki keychains and a Honda cd.. Not much to see either.

scotty · December 20th, 2010, 08:35 AM

Did anyone snap some pictures while you were their?

Nemesis · December 20th, 2010, 08:55 AM

I tried but I didn't know how to turn off the flash on my camera phone. Didn't want to look like a perv taking a pic of their @$$es.

Rosie · December 20th, 2010, 11:31 AM

I took some of the Honda 250 with my phone.. if anyone is interested I can post those..

Nemesis · December 20th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Please post up.

KJohnson21 · December 20th, 2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

$10 parking

You could have parked for free if you'd ridden your bike! I rode there all three days and had a good time.

On Friday, met Nicky at the Ducati booth, made a wry comment about not taking any crap from his "new" teammate. He liked that! Met Ben at the HJC and Yamaha booths. (Thank goodness that I checked online for schedules or else I wouldn't have known about the HJC option!) Spoke with Jason Britton before his show, watched with maybe fifty other people, awesome view!

Crissy (my wife) drove into LA for the weekend, but got hung up in traffic, so she skipped the show on Friday.

On Saturday, we cruised through the show. Crissy likes the Honda 250 also. Spoke with Elena Myers and Melissa Paris for a while. (I almost didn't recognize Elena wearing normal street clothes.) Got an awesome deal on a Joe Rocket helmet. Visited with our friends at the ROK trailer in the parking lot.

Sunday, basically the same. Double-checked some info at a couple of spots. Spoke with Chris Ulrich and others at the Roadracing World magazine booth. Took off early to get back home to the desert. Fun ride!

My only let down for the weekend was the cancellation of the demo rides since the rain never really stopped all weekend. It did lighten up at times, but not enough. The only demo that I saw go out was for the CanAm tricycles on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday all of the demo gear was being put away before 10 am. Oh well, I guess I used up my quota last year.

Here are some pictures of show events, etc.:
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image...beachshow2010/

Rosie · December 20th, 2010, 08:07 PM

Here are the pictures I took with my phone. Not the most professional ones but that's the best I could do

scotty · December 20th, 2010, 10:31 PM

Not a bad looking bike, but looks so basic..

KJohnson21 · December 21st, 2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scotty

Not a bad looking bike, but looks so basic..

The only thing high tech on there is the FI and the ABS option.

KJohnson21 · December 21st, 2010, 09:48 AM

Nicky Hayden interview at Long Beach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-9swGUAN0

(I was sitting two or three seats to the left of the guy that got it.)

Nemesis · December 21st, 2010, 09:48 AM

Don't forget about the gauge cluster.

scotty · December 21st, 2010, 11:06 PM

The cluster does look nice, but to me the bike just looks old. Lol I'm not sure why that is. It's cool it will come with ABS though.

December 17th, 2010, 10:16 AM	#1
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	who's attending the Long Beach (Cali) Motorcycle Convention this weekend? Haven't made up my mind if to attend tonight or Sunday night. But I will be there so I can check out the Honda CBR250RR. Can't wait!

December 17th, 2010, 11:48 AM	#5
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I might go on sunday...but it depends on what the bf wants to do considering its his birthday. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

December 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM	#7
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	so we might all walk past each other and not know that the other is a ninjetter. how sad! lol __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

December 17th, 2010, 12:05 PM	#11
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	lol i don't plan my outfits this far in advance... but my current picture is my Avatar. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

December 20th, 2010, 08:35 AM	#30
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Did anyone snap some pictures while you were their? __________________________________________________

December 17th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#2
checho323 ninjette.org guru Name: Checho Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Harley Street 750 Posts: 284	I'll be there Saturday Morning with the Wife!!!!

December 17th, 2010, 10:48 AM	#3
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	I'll be there Sunday as well with hubby!

December 17th, 2010, 11:12 AM	#4
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	I'm planning on going out there tonight after work just so I can meet Ben Spies. I hear shaking his hand adds 3.04 hp to any vehicles you ride thereafter I kind of wanted to hit up some demo rides too, so I might go sometime during the weekend as well, but I'm not sure on that yet. The rain and my lack of not leather riding gear means I'll be caging it this year though >_<

December 17th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#6
arnette ninjette.org member Name: Brent Location: Pasadena CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54	Might go Sunday. Depends if I can convince the gf.

December 17th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#9
arnette ninjette.org member Name: Brent Location: Pasadena CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Pearl White/Ebony SE Posts: 54	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/album.php?u=4551 I hope that worked!

December 17th, 2010, 12:07 PM	#12
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	Remember you can get one "free" ticket using the Bike Bandit Promo online. See my previous post. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60802

December 17th, 2010, 12:24 PM	#15
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I'm just messing guys. Yeah, can't wait to sit on that Honda CBR250RR. A friend of mine test rode the bike and said it feels just as good as the Kawi 250. Interesting.

December 17th, 2010, 02:07 PM	#21
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	We were talking about going but decided it was more important to see Tron Legacy

December 17th, 2010, 02:13 PM	#22
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	^^^ That movie sucked. Watched it Monday. I give it a 6 out of 10 (10 being best).

December 17th, 2010, 02:24 PM	#24
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Yes, I've seen the original back in the 80s. LOL! And I liked the original movie. I'm not saying this movie is all that bad...it explains a lot about the aftermath. I guess I was expecting more action and 3D. Back on topic, I've decided to go Sunday. Will Ben Spies still be there on Sunday?

December 17th, 2010, 02:40 PM	#25
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Nope. Sounds like Spies and Hayden are only there for today, which is the only reason I'm going in a few hours instead of Sunday when it's more convenient. I'll be sure to rub up on him enough to make up for everyone who can't make it tonight

December 17th, 2010, 04:51 PM	#27
EddieNewYork "Hey, That's My Bike" Name: Eddie Location: Pasadena, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 88 Honda ZB50, 01 Honda Monkey, 07 CRF50, Honda CBR 600RR Phoenix Edition Posts: 188	I wanna see the new cbr250 too and was gonna go, but my cage hates rain.

December 19th, 2010, 08:19 PM	#28
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Got to see the Honda CBR250R and man did I love the feel of it. The ergonomic felt perfect and the bike was much narrower than the Ninja250r. The bike felt a bit more aggressive than the Ninja250r which I loved. Although the bike felt a bit heavier but I think that's because I was comparing it to my race bike which is a lot lighter than the stock Ninja250r. The front looked much better in person than it did in the magazine. In fact, the headlight looked like a boomerang...that is until you bent down did it reveal that cyclops eye-like design. Overall, I loved the design and the feel of the bike. I can't wait to get my hands on one and turn it into a race bike. The convention itself sucked. With the lack of newly designed bikes there was nothing exciting about the show. Stayed about an hour or so and took off. Was it worth the $15 ticket + $10 parking? That's a big PHAT no. Although, gad dang were there a lot of fine chicks there in black tights. Gosh how I love winter. LOL

December 20th, 2010, 08:55 AM	#31
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	I tried but I didn't know how to turn off the flash on my camera phone. Didn't want to look like a perv taking a pic of their @$$es.

December 20th, 2010, 11:31 AM	#32
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	I took some of the Honda 250 with my phone.. if anyone is interested I can post those..

December 20th, 2010, 11:39 AM	#33
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Please post up.

December 20th, 2010, 10:31 PM	#36
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Not a bad looking bike, but looks so basic.. __________________________________________________

December 21st, 2010, 09:48 AM	#38
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Nicky Hayden interview at Long Beach: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-9swGUAN0 (I was sitting two or three seats to the left of the guy that got it.) __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

December 21st, 2010, 11:06 PM	#40
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	The cluster does look nice, but to me the bike just looks old. Lol I'm not sure why that is. It's cool it will come with ABS though. __________________________________________________

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