Cycleworld International Motorcycle Show Feb 19-21 - Page 6 - Chicagoland Cruisers

Stevie D. · 02-21-2010, 03:28 PM

I went Saturday night with my son. I was wondering if anyone else was irked by all of the organizations that had members out in the crowded aisles with jars and buckets (Toys for Tots, The Teamsters, etc.) looking for funds. Now I don't mind them raising funds at the show with donation jars on the tables but when you are out blocking the aisles and raising funds for something other than the organization (Toys for Tots) I get irritated.............

greekxj · 02-21-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevie D.

I went Saturday night with my son. I was wondering if anyone else was irked by all of the organizations that had members out in the crowded aisles with jars and buckets (Toys for Tots, The Teamsters, etc.) looking for funds. Now I don't mind them raising funds at the show with donation jars on the tables but when you are out blocking the aisles and raising funds for something other than the organization (Toys for Tots) I get irritated.............

Yeah i noticed that too. I was there on Friday and it seemed to block up the middle section alot. As the night went on though you can tell people were avoiding those sections and all of "those" aisles were pretty empty. Some spots you couldn't get away from though. Very annoying for sure especially when you just want to walk around in peace and do your own thing etc.

sarjent · 02-21-2010, 04:21 PM

don't think I will attend next year. It keeps getting worse and worse. It's like a giant flea market now.

Benzo · 02-21-2010, 05:05 PM

Just got back from the show. For the most part i thought it was ok. I did get to sit and fondle the new VFR1200. I was for the most part inpressed with the fit and finish. However the 16k price tag will make me look else where. That ride is not worth that price tag for sure. Any way one thing that did impress me was the Confederate Motorcycle they had on display. Here is a pic of said bike.

Jim W · 02-21-2010, 08:42 PM

Best part of the show was meeting Redhead girl!

Bought a cheap leather jacket; not much else to really see.

Redhdgrl · 02-21-2010, 09:28 PM

Thanks Jim!

SD: We were in back by the Motorcycle Museum exhibiting 10x20 w/the Black Nail Brigade right next to "Boners"

I agree there was alot of crap there to go around, I think I bought more at the JFA/bedazzled ladies show nextdoor but nonetheless a good time.

Saturday night was a madhouse, I don't understand how people were allowed in the aisles to fundraise... we got yelled at for it Friday night

I must admit one of my favs was the Honda Shadow Aero... comfy!

Pics are on the Moto-Angels FB page

02-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
Redhdgrl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Naperthrill Motorcycle: Hawk NT650 , HD Iron 883 Posts: 313 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Thanks Jim! SD: We were in back by the Motorcycle Museum exhibiting 10x20 w/the Black Nail Brigade right next to "Boners" I agree there was alot of crap there to go around, I think I bought more at the JFA/bedazzled ladies show nextdoor but nonetheless a good time. Saturday night was a madhouse, I don't understand how people were allowed in the aisles to fundraise... we got yelled at for it Friday night I must admit one of my favs was the Honda Shadow Aero... comfy! Pics are on the Moto-Angels FB page __________________ www.moto-angels.org www.whitepawsgsd.com

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02-21-2010, 03:28 PM	#51 (permalink)
Stevie D. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Motorcycle: 2001 Sportster & '93 Vulcan Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Member's Picture Albums	I went Saturday night with my son. I was wondering if anyone else was irked by all of the organizations that had members out in the crowded aisles with jars and buckets (Toys for Tots, The Teamsters, etc.) looking for funds. Now I don't mind them raising funds at the show with donation jars on the tables but when you are out blocking the aisles and raising funds for something other than the organization (Toys for Tots) I get irritated.............

02-21-2010, 04:21 PM	#53 (permalink)
sarjent Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dyer, Indiana Motorcycle: 2008 Boulevard M50 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	don't think I will attend next year. It keeps getting worse and worse. It's like a giant flea market now.

02-21-2010, 05:05 PM	#54 (permalink)
Benzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elgin Motorcycle: 08 Busa Posts: 500 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Just got back from the show. For the most part i thought it was ok. I did get to sit and fondle the new VFR1200. I was for the most part inpressed with the fit and finish. However the 16k price tag will make me look else where. That ride is not worth that price tag for sure. Any way one thing that did impress me was the Confederate Motorcycle they had on display. Here is a pic of said bike.

02-21-2010, 08:42 PM	#55 (permalink)
Jim W Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Algonquin Motorcycle: HD Electra Glide Classic Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Best part of the show was meeting Redhead girl! Bought a cheap leather jacket; not much else to really see.

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