Progressive Int'l Motorcycle Show, worth it?? - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

jkosmo · 01-08-2013, 07:51 PM

I see the bike show coming up in NY next week but wondering if its worth the trip and $18. Anyone ever been?

**BearBait** · 01-08-2013, 08:37 PM

This show is the "big one", and will have all the big manufacturers and farkle guys. I'd say it is worth the price.

Jendesigner · 01-08-2013, 08:40 PM

I've been going to the show in Chicago for the past 12 years. If you like looking and sitting on a large number of bikes and being able to see and buy accessories for you or your bike then the $18 is worth it. But check bike shops around you and find a discount coupon, never pay full price. I have progressive insurance and they send out a discount for the show.

Dj12midnit · 01-08-2013, 09:46 PM

YMMV but all the ones I go to, If you ride there you get free parking.

mfile2000 · 01-09-2013, 09:15 AM

Good for getting all the other stuff you need....like a nice selection of gloves, helmets, earplugs, etc.....the bikes are nice too. Its a nice way to run around and sit on different bikes, especially when comparing two or more....back and forth, back and forth, until you have to stop to look at the models.

**BearBait** · 01-09-2013, 09:29 AM

Good point about the earplugs. A couple years ago I had custom molded earplugs made at the show, and they rock!

mfile2000 · 01-09-2013, 09:59 AM

Yeah, I could have picked up a Soflx visor form Bell for $90, but I said NAH!

2 months later bought 2 at full retail. Dope.

Bought 3 pairs of gloves, cheap, and you can try on all you like, just take them off the rack.

.....and of course there's the....

........bikes!!!

Thunderhoof · 01-09-2013, 11:44 AM

It's a great show to go to. As the others already pionted out you can test sit on plenty of bikes and compare, get good deals on gear and clothing close outs, check out the lovely ladies and get free parking if you ride. Plus if you are have the proper riding attire: boots, gloves & helmet, you can do the demo rides too. For $18 = definitely worth it.

09c50se · 01-09-2013, 02:02 PM

Used to go when they were in STL. Always enjoyed it.

magical mr mistoffeles · 01-09-2013, 02:42 PM

Probably in new york or chi town, sucked in detroit, mi, very small and boring

01-08-2013, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jkosmo Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 646 Thanks: 17 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Progressive Int'l Motorcycle Show, worth it?? I see the bike show coming up in NY next week but wondering if its worth the trip and $18. Anyone ever been? __________________ 2005 C50 - Silver and Black Beauty - So many bikes, so little time.

01-08-2013, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
BearBait Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tannersville, NY (Northern Catskills) Posts: 4,260 Thanks: 613 Thanked 579 Times in 398 Posts	This show is the "big one", and will have all the big manufacturers and farkle guys. I'd say it is worth the price. __________________ BearBait '11 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero (Ebony)

01-08-2013, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,847 Thanks: 5 Thanked 514 Times in 435 Posts	I've been going to the show in Chicago for the past 12 years. If you like looking and sitting on a large number of bikes and being able to see and buy accessories for you or your bike then the $18 is worth it. But check bike shops around you and find a discount coupon, never pay full price. I have progressive insurance and they send out a discount for the show. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-09-2013, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
BearBait Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tannersville, NY (Northern Catskills) Posts: 4,260 Thanks: 613 Thanked 579 Times in 398 Posts	Good point about the earplugs. A couple years ago I had custom molded earplugs made at the show, and they rock! __________________ BearBait '11 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero (Ebony)

01-09-2013, 09:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 4,206 Thanks: 724 Thanked 453 Times in 357 Posts	Yeah, I could have picked up a Soflx visor form Bell for $90, but I said NAH! 2 months later bought 2 at full retail. Dope. Bought 3 pairs of gloves, cheap, and you can try on all you like, just take them off the rack. .....and of course there's the.... ........bikes!!! Last edited by mfile2000; 01-09-2013 at 10:03 AM.

01-08-2013, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dj12midnit Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynden, Washington Posts: 310 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 44 Posts	YMMV but all the ones I go to, If you ride there you get free parking.

01-09-2013, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 4,206 Thanks: 724 Thanked 453 Times in 357 Posts	Good for getting all the other stuff you need....like a nice selection of gloves, helmets, earplugs, etc.....the bikes are nice too. Its a nice way to run around and sit on different bikes, especially when comparing two or more....back and forth, back and forth, until you have to stop to look at the models.

01-09-2013, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
09c50se VR Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 228 Thanks: 30 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Used to go when they were in STL. Always enjoyed it. __________________ Always mystify, mislead, and suprise the enemy. ---- Stonewall Jackson

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