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Title: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: bargovic on January 12, 2008, 08:48:09 PM
Went to the DC Show today.  9 Bucks got me into the door, saw some nice bikes, travis pastrana, and even got a knee down.
I took a million pictures, a few are below.

I don't care for custom 'busas at all, but this one is pretty slick.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/lrgbusa.jpg)
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/lrgbusa2.jpg)


Ben Spies winning 1000.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/spiesgsxr.jpg)


The gorgeous 1098.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/1098.jpg)


My favorite (and next) bike, the monster. drooooooooool.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/monster.jpg)


Custom carbon everything monster 900.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/carbonmonster.jpg)


The only time you'll see me on a buell.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/kneedown.jpg)


Moto GP winning desmosedici. Wife had to peel me away from this one.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/desmosedici.jpg)


The $120k MV F4cc.
(http://ww2.nickbargovic.com:1111/bikes/f4cc.jpg)
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: Ronin on January 12, 2008, 09:42:38 PM
That first Busa is on the front cover and in 2Wheel Tuner this month..Nice lay out  :icon_mrgreen: :cheers:
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: scottpA_GS on January 12, 2008, 09:52:56 PM
Great pics...

My CO. is Travis Pastranas sponsor  :thumb:  :thumb:

CERNICS  :thumb:
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: Domindart on January 12, 2008, 10:11:05 PM
thanks for sharing pics
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: ohgood on January 13, 2008, 07:50:35 AM
Man that was a fun show. Nice pictures, and thanks again for sharing with us.  :thumb:

That first hayabusa looks like the writing was backlit with LED's or something. Is it just the way it was shot ?

Man, those nakked ducatis are fantastic.

No triumphs ?  :o

The street / speed triples are tha secks !
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: bargovic on January 13, 2008, 08:25:28 AM
Quote from: ohgood on January 13, 2008, 07:50:35 AM
Man that was a fun show. Nice pictures, and thanks again for sharing with us.  :thumb:

That first hayabusa looks like the writing was backlit with LED's or something. Is it just the way it was shot ?

Man, those nakked ducatis are fantastic.

No triumphs ?  :o

The street / speed triples are tha secks !

Yeah the busas logo was backlit, kinda cool.  Oh man triumph was one of the first stands i looked for.  They had a real small display and the bikes were lined up so tight i couldnt get a good shot.  But i did sit on the triple and it is short feeling! thing must be a wheelie monster.  But agreed that the triple is one of the best looking factory bikes out there. i love the look of that bike.
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: kml.krk on January 13, 2008, 07:17:36 PM
great pics! thanks for sharing! I missied NY motorcycle show this year... :(
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: Domindart on January 13, 2008, 07:21:11 PM
so you dont like the buells?
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: ohgood on January 14, 2008, 05:45:29 AM
Quote from: bargovic on January 13, 2008, 08:25:28 AM
Quote from: ohgood on January 13, 2008, 07:50:35 AM
Man that was a fun show. Nice pictures, and thanks again for sharing with us.  :thumb:

That first hayabusa looks like the writing was backlit with LED's or something. Is it just the way it was shot ?

Man, those nakked ducatis are fantastic.

No triumphs ?  :o

The street / speed triples are tha secks !

Yeah the busas logo was backlit, kinda cool.  Oh man triumph was one of the first stands i looked for.  They had a real small display and the bikes were lined up so tight i couldnt get a good shot.  But i did sit on the triple and it is short feeling! thing must be a wheelie monster.  But agreed that the triple is one of the best looking factory bikes out there. i love the look of that bike.

Thanks for the reply.

Ya, the street AND speed triples feel like a scooter when you sit on them. They are tiny, especially the street. I haven't ridden one, but 4 owners I talked to said they were very torquey. One did say 'wheelie monster' without provocation. ;)

Thanks again for the pictures.
Title: Re: DC Motorcycle Show Pictures
Post by: badguy on January 15, 2008, 08:34:53 AM
Nice pics Nick!  I didn't get a chance to go, but I'll be at the next one. 

Looks like you have a thing for the Italian bikes...I got my eye on an 848, but it'll be a looong time before I'll have the cash to drop on that one :cry:

The Speed Triple is nice too.  I took a test ride on one at a local dealer last year and it was so nice.  It was as comfortable as the GS as far as riding position, but the power was insane compared to my bike :laugh:  I think they'll have another open house this spring - if you're interested I'll give you a heads up :cheers: