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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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went yesterday to the show/swap at mcCormick place, there was some truly sick scoots there...i plan on going to the manufacture show next saturday too.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Attended the Chicago Motorcycle Show yesterday. I agree, a lot of really sick scooters on display - wow! Decent manageable crowd size-wise.

The pat down for weapons prior to entry was a trip. I was told that there were a lot of outlaw club members in attendance and to keep my head on a swivel. He was right, more Outlaw MC members in one place than I have ever seen - they were literally all over the place. Some Black Pistons and a lot of Fugarwe Tribe colors being flown also. No problems though, everyone was pretty mellow. Very small Chicago PD presence as well as a few State Police.

Met Michelle Smith - she was a sweetheart, and saw a couple of good bands including Geneva. All in all a good time was had by all. Parking was a ripoff - $17.00!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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I'll be at the International Motorcycle show next weekend. It's at the Donald E Stephen Convention Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

I'll be there Friday and Saturday at the Warriors' Watch Riders' booth. Stop by and say "hi".
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptJIM
Attended the Chicago Motorcycle Show yesterday. I agree, a lot of really sick scooters on display - wow! Decent manageable crowd size-wise.

The pat down for weapons prior to entry was a trip. I was told that there were a lot of outlaw club members in attendance and to keep my head on a swivel. He was right, more Outlaw MC members in one place than I have ever seen - they were literally all over the place. Some Black Pistons and a lot of Fugarwe Tribe colors being flown also. No problems though, everyone was pretty mellow. Very small Chicago PD presence as well as a few State Police.

Met Michelle Smith - she was a sweetheart, and saw a couple of good bands including Geneva. All in all a good time was had by all. Parking was a ripoff - $17.00!
Parking was a ripoff! Not that many vendors. I was very disappointed!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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I walked an extra 1/2 block & paid $15. A ripoff? yes. But we had to pay $25 to park in the lot at the Allstate for TSO earlier in the month! Downtown you could see high prices, but in Rosemont?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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The International Motorcycle Show was good.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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I was there early Friday, signed up and got my button.
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I'll be at the International Motorcycle show next weekend. It's at the Donald E Stephen Convention Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

I'll be there Friday and Saturday at the Warriors' Watch Riders' booth. Stop by and say "hi".
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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I was there early Friday, signed up and got my button.
Wasn't this last weekend?
 
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Originally Posted by chiabate
I was there early Friday, signed up and got my button.
Really? Did I sign you up?

2nd from the left.

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