Listener and show contributor Doug Kneissl shared his thoughts from his visit to the New York City International Motorcycle Show. Doug was kind enough to include a few pictures as well. Enjoy!
Thanks, Doug. We appreciate the time and effort very much.
Hi James & Chris,
Nice to hear my feedback on ep 100..thanks
Being my first motorcycle show I was pretty overwhelmed with everything there…the vendors and all the bikes. We went up on Saturday – not sure if it made news in Delaware but we had a pretty good snow squall that day and driving to the city was an interesting to say the least.
We were there from about 10am – 4pm….after 1pm it really started to get crowded.
I was most interested in seeing the Victory bikes…the Hammer S felt like it was custom made for me sitting on it. Triumph had some great bikes I had not seen before, the Steve McQueen limited edition bike we very sweet. The Indian bikes were also very nice – if a little out of my price range. It was motorcycle overload…Harley, Yamaha…Can-Am….oh my!
We spent a lot of time looking at the gear, though didn’t make any purchases as I’m not sure exactly what I may need/want…but as we get into the season in CT I’m sure I’ll be purchasing more gear in addition to the First Gear mesh jacket and Scorpion EXO-400 helmet and gloves I currently wear while riding.
The Smage Brothers Stunt show was pretty impressive, all the tricks they did in a very limited space.
Looking back I’m embarrassed to say I did not take a lot of pictures..too much to see and take in.
As we sat on many different bikes…and I start thinking of moving off my “beginner 1992 Yamaha Virago 750†and on to something newer and bigger….and trying to take in all that was offered from the vendors, it was a great time and I look forward to the next one.
Attached are a few pictures – the quality is not very good (iphone) you may post them if you like.
Regards,
Doug Kneissl (Nigh-sell   not Nee-Sell…..no worries…everyone does it.)