Howabusa Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have been wanting to go to the IMS in Cleveland for years, I haven't made it yet. Why does everybody say it isn't worth spending the money on and how has got worse over the last few years. Is anybody from here going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Whoever said that is full of shit. It doesn't change much but it's a good time. Try and go Friday. Sat and Sun are packed. I will be there Friday when it opens at 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Whoever said that is full of shit. It doesn't change much but it's a good time. Try and go Friday. Sat and Sun are packed. I will be there Friday when it opens at 3.Thanks for the info. We can't make it Friday, the wife works till 5 or 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Whoever said that is full of shit. It doesn't change much but it's a good time. Try and go Friday. Sat and Sun are packed. I will be there Friday when it opens at 3.This.From the online ads, it sounds like some of the manufacturers that have been absent the last couple of years will be back. The vendors are kind of hit or miss in terms of junk vs. good deals, but it's fun to look around. I've been going for the last 12 years and still really enjoy it. We'll be there on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Its nice to see most of the major bike manufacturers in one location with plenty of room between bikes. Usually a few new or concept bikes to gaze at and a few vendors with some interesting products. However its not cheap and they gouge you for parking. Motorcycle parking is free but its hard to take advantage of that in Jan Ill be going, most likely Friday after work. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'll be there with my wife at 9am on Saturday. The unwashed masses usually don't start filling the place up until about 11:30 or so. It's a good place to be for motorcyclists on a cold day in January. It's pretty much the only motorcycle show in Ohio that isn't predominantly pirate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ill be there Saturday around 3. Check my ims thread for afterparty info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ill be there Saturday around 3. Check my ims thread for afterparty info. Not going for the party, going to look at bikes. The wife is on call anyway & can't really drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'll be there either Saturday or Sunday. Not really sure when yet but want to check out a few bikes as well as try and get some size fitments for the gf to get some gear this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 The show isn't as good as it used to be - smaller less stuff to look at BUT it's still interesting and worth going too. After all these years, I still like sitting on different bikes.Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 i'm going. woot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It's not the greatest but it is something to kill the time and you get to see bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have gone the last 6 years and it gets a little less each year. It's not the show it used to be and the after party we had at Buddy's each year also had went down each year as well. That's why several of us are doing the Indy IMS this year, its a bigger show. If you've never been there then you probably won't be dissapointed but if you have been then you will probably be a little let down. Personally I'm probably not going to Cleveland again so hopefully Indy is a hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have gone the last 6 years and it gets a little less each year. It's not the show it used to be and the after party we had at Buddy's each year also had went down each year as well. That's why several of us are doing the Indy IMS this year, its a bigger show. If you've never been there then you probably won't be dissapointed but if you have been then you will probably be a little let down. Personally I'm probably not going to Cleveland again so hopefully Indy is a hitThe last few years were very tough on motorcycle manufacturers so extra spending like IMS was reduced. So not surprisingly the Cleveland IMS suffered. However things are starting to turn around and according to the list of bike manufacturers at Cleveland IMS there should be more than the previous couple years. So I am cautiously optimistic. And its still a chance to do something motorcycle related in the middle of winter.Ofcourse it helps that the IX is 20 min for work while Indy is a 6 hour drive. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Indy is IMS and Dealer Expo combined so it should deliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have gone the last 6 years and it gets a little less each year. It's not the show it used to be and the after party we had at Buddy's each year also had went down each year as well. That's why several of us are doing the Indy IMS this year, its a bigger show. If you've never been there then you probably won't be dissapointed but if you have been then you will probably be a little let down. Personally I'm probably not going to Cleveland again so hopefully Indy is a hitonce you see all the full frontal male nudity you missed from my get together this weekend, you will rue the day you thought anything in indiana was better than our little slice of heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sounds like a good way to spend a day but $30 for tckts plus gas to drive to Cleveland and back, which is about 5-6 hrs rd trip, I just don't have any money freed up. Saving for our summer bike trip, saving every penny....gonna be a long dry spell between now and Aug.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yeah, I have gone the last few years, but I wouldn't pay full price. I try not to pay at all Progressive usually has free tickets, if you know anyone who works there or have a policy through them. My dad and I went for free last year. Only paid or parking and beer. That was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 wait, progressive workers get free tickets? time to have a stern talk with my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I got discounted tickets and cle is only about an hour drive, plus me and the sammich maker are carpooling with my cousin and his panini press, so we split down on gas and parking. Still hoping some ORDN members stop out and have a drink with us at the grayton rd tavern (i think that's what its called) there are a lot of you I haven't met yet, so obviously I want my first impression on you to be drunk and obnoxious with whiskey-nacho-hot wing-camel breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky_woodchuck Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It's good for people watching, going with buddies to bench race and try and get some bargins.In the past, you could go on a Sunday and really get some good deals. Now the independent dealers aren't as plentiful, the deals have dwindled as well. The show is smaller in size as well, but it's still worth it to go. If you are in the market for a new bike, the show cannot be beat. 90% of the bikes available will be there for you to check out and oogle over.Did I mention that the people watching is REALLY good? It puts Walmart to shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Still hoping some ORDN members stop out and have a drink with us at the grayton rd tavern (i think that's what its called)I can't find that thread. Post up details here, I might swing by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I can't find that thread. Post up details here, I might swing by.http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=101411&highlight=ims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Stop by the Kawasaki booth and say Hi, I will be there Saturday from 11:00 to closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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