Not many motorcycle enthusiasts are as lucky as I am in that I live five blocks away from the San Mateo Expo Center, home each November to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. So each year, my riding buddies and I, pay homage to our favorite pastime by getting together to visit the show and see what’s new in the moto world. This year I make a point of taking a lot of photos of the show so that the readers of Me and MyConnie who weren’t able to make it to one of the shows. Hope you enjoy the photos…
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- Demo riders on a rainy day.
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- Sidecars galore in the parking lot.
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- A Connie like mine in the parking lot.
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- Nice Ural in the parking lot!
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- I hope I win it! The raffle Hayabusa.
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- The Twisted Throttle guys always have a great booth.
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- Lots of exhibitors
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- Nice to try on new helmets from many manufacturers for fit.
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- Lots of contests, as well.
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- Wild!
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- Chome-OUT
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- Looks like it’s from Toontown
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- That’s a lot of chrome
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- Let the good times roll!
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- Great detail.
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- You could ride a Harley inside the exhibit hall on rollers
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- Nice touch
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- Crazy fancy
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- Other side
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- Nice Ninja
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- Lots of MotoGP bikes. Neat to see them up close
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- Lots of chopper, too.
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- I’m a sucker for nose art.
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- More contests.
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- Fun for the kiddies.
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- I’m really thinking about buying a tire mounting setup.
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- All the major manufacturers were there.
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- I bought the book. It’s fantastic!
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- All the Bay Area Kawi dealers.
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- More inside demo rides
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- Red Bull stunt team
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- Driftin’
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- Crazy!
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- Backwards wheelies?!!
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- Incredible
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- A young man’s first motorcycle show tradition: booth babe photos
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- Bocci and the Geico Gecko
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- Tire changing contest
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- Cool Brit gear
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- A superhero themed bike
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- Dan-O is looking for his first ride
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- Ace tried on a few bikes for size
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- Everyone was getting into the act!
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- Now I’ve seen it all: a Warn winch on a bike
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- GREAT bike lifting demo
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- Success!!
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- Those Ducatis are sure sweet!
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- Des like the Ducs, too
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- Or maybe a Honda
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- But there is this guy selling a used Kawi Ninja…
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- Stones tries on a new Connie for size
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- Ace tries the Connie, as well
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- Maybe a dual-sport?
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- Another fun part of the show, the food vendors
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- The Twinkies sold out in a few hours after the announcement of bankruptcy
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- Kenny Roberts legendary Yamaha
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- About KR
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- It wouldn’t be a show without Flo’
Me and MyConnie 
Thanks for all the pictures…
You are very welcome, TR. I’m glad someone is watching!
Great photos! I drive 5 hours in the snow to get to the show closest to me. You are very fortunate!
Thanks, Scott! We motorcyclists are a passionate lot, aren’t we. But five hours in the snow? You are hardcore! : D
Nice pics. Question….How come you don’t have a pic of my bike though?
I didn’t take photos of every bike. Some were off getting photographed when I walked around. Send me a nice photo of it, and I will be happy to add it to the post!
Your photography and your writing are fantastic! I also bought a 2001 blue Connie after about a 5 year hiatus from riding. My previous several bikes were Beemers. The ZG has its own unique character and charm. I’m looking forward to tearing it apart and adjusting the valves and cleaning/synching the carbs over the winter (I’m in Michigan). My bike has about 25K. The prior (and original) owner was in his 70’s. All he ever did was put gas in it and ride. He might have changed the oil once or twice, but I wouldn’t bet on it. No matter, it’s still quite solid as far as I can tell, and will probably appreciate some proper lovin’. Keep up the great writing and shutter bugging.
Thanks, Nick! Glad to hear that you also have the “fast” Connie (i.e. the Blue one). ; ) Are you a member of the Concours Owners Group? They are absolutely fantastic!!
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