2024 Vancouver Motorcycle and Powersports Show.   January 12, 13, 14, 2024. Abbotsford Tradex. Abbotsford Airport.

https://motocanada.com/shows/vancouver

  BMW MOA Rally. June 13,14,15, 2024. Redmond, Oregon. Deschutes County Fairgrounds. 50th Anniversary. All brands welcome.


https://rally.bmwmoa.org/

  Strong rumour going around  that BMW and Ducati will not be attending the Abby Tradex bike show. Something g about truly horrific prices to enter a display.

  Confirmed now that brand representative  will be from HQ of each manufacturer.

Except Piaggio.

Who will, once again, probably hire some stooges that know nothing about their product stand around and be unable to answer any questions.

   I chatted to International locally, they have no intention of attending. In fact, they are organizing big open houses at both location the same weekend as the bike show.

   

  Touratech Rally West. June 27-30, 2024. Plain, Wa.
 Biggest ADV rally in North America.

https://www.touratechrally.com/

 Hmmmm, Vancouver Motorcycle Show entry fee is now $20.64. Slightly less if over 65.  Or sure if it’s less at the entrance door, this price is online.

I don’t reckon I’ll go unless I can score a free ticket.

  If you hear of free tickets , give me  the info please. ;-).

  I’ll be out of spinal cord surgery #2 , 3 day before. It might be a last minute capability decision for me. 

Peach City Motorcycle Swap Meet, March 9, 2024, Peachland Community Hall, 4446, 6th Street, Peachland. Free Admission. 20$ swap tables.

BCCOM Motorcycle Swap Meet, May 19, 2024,  Albion Exhibition Fairgrounds, Maple Ridge, BC. 23448, 105th Avenue,.

Steve, I was surprised to bump into you at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show today, good see you up and on your feet.

 I enjoyed the show, must have bumped into 12 plus people I haven't seen in ages, good to reconnect.

The ADV Motocycle Area was very active and had a few presentations which was good to see, they kept all the pirate clothing vendors at the opposite end of the show.

Man it was cold out, heading back to my car it felt like it was -25 C and saw one brave person rode their bike there, maybe he was cheap and was up for the free bike parking. ;D

   Good to see you and your lovely wife Dave! Yes, a 7 day river of antibiotics do make a difference it seems. It was a last minute decision to go with my bro in law, still enthusiastic in two wheeled machines after a 6 month rocky history in new RE machine.

 Yes, the bike show. Clearly the game changer is the uncovered area to feed 1/2 frozen parking payment machines in 50 km/hr winds at -20C. 10% of the machines frozen. Completely Ducking ridiculous. 

  The show is about 80% the previous show in 2020. Ducati and BMW were indeed no shows as per the rumor's. Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha had full presence, honestly don't think Suzuki was there. HD in full display. Aprilia/Vespa a small display, KTM full display mostly fully attended by the personel from Daytona with Fenton at the head table.

  The usual assortment of touring companies, insurance companies, etc. Very pleasantly surprised to see adventure motorcycle segment company Mosko Moto out of White Salmon, WA with a full big display showing their unique riding garments as well ass their panniers and tasnk bags. Very high quality, I was a buyer way back in 2018, great stuff. Also saw Mountainview Motorsports in Chilliwack with alot of year and garments, helmets, 60% off tires, lots of stuff.

The peachland swap meet, anyone ever attended ? Is it a " V TWIN" event for the most part ?

I don't recall a Peachland Swap Meet in the past, this could be a first annual.  At least, close enough to scope out without wasting a day travelling.    Not so convenient for you northerners or coasters.

   Kootenay Swap Meet, Wasa Hall, downtown Wasa, May 25-26, 2024. Camping, Show and Shine, Saturday night Social, Music.
  Sounds like a 'Barn Stormer!'.

  Another Motorcycle Swap Meet!!

  Im going to list these when I can find them,,,they are regional and worthy of attendance .

  37th Annual Coombs Motorcycle Swap Meet. April 7th, 2024. Arrowsmith Hall Coombs Fairgrounds. All makes all models. Doors open at 10 am.

   Well here’s the big one for SW BC.

   Northwest Motorcycle Classic
   Vintage Motorcycle Expo
  Swap Meet, and Bike Auction
   Sunday April 21, 2024, 10am-3pm
   Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
    Lynden, WA.
   

Cliff & Dar’s 11th Annual Motorcycle Meet & Greet
Sunday June 2nd
4222 Springridge Cres. Victoria BC
11:00-4:00 ish
Chili, buns, coffee, pop, & bottled water provided

At this point, Wheels (John) and I are planning on going over for this one.  Something like 60+ bikes showed up last year.

   Be cool if Trevor was there!!

Steve, I was wondering how long it would take.

Trevor promoted it on here a lot and John says he lives nearby.  But it’s totally Magpies event.  There’s lots of people and participants.  Sounds like a pretty eclectic selection of bikes show up.  It’s totally doable even for a day ride. 

I spoke with Magpie (Cliff) for quite a while the other day.  Seems like a great guy.  I look forward to meeting him.

     LOLOLOL, you know me Ross. Actually, weather permitting, i'll be there as well.

Cliff and Dar's Meet and Greet, a teaser put together by a good friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GHW_cs56g
And an earlier one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTavKBvnykw&t=77s

Oh man, I might be ashamed to bring my bike there.  I’ll have to park down the block a ways.

Peachland Swap Meet today, @ 10am.

The usual turnout, enough parts to build several bikes that looked about the same and sounded the same, some colours flying, a lot of young guys (good thing), but they already are wearing the constumes.  Only bikes for sale were a couple of dirt bikes.

   March 16, 2024, this upcoming Saturday, Highroad BMW Langley “Season Start” Party. All indications are it’s free food and drink, which of course is the reason I’m going. But also check out motorcycles nobody can afford, look for deals on gear.

  You must sign up beforehand, so they can arrange food/drink.

  Bike Night @ 1St Gear Motorcycle training. May 7th, 2024, 3900, Viking Way, Richmond. They say if the weather sucks, event will be May 14th.

  April 14, 2024,  Vintage in the Valley swap meet. 9am-3pm. #102-43815, Progress Way, Chilliwack, BC. Noted as "weather permitting". Outdoor parking lot swap meet. Free entrance. No washroom. Food truck on site. 

  May 7, 2024,   Bike Night @ 1ST Gear Motorcycle Training, 3900, Viking Way, Richmond, BC.   7pm till dark. The first bike night of the season, wide variety of bikes, usually more Japanese than HD stuff. Usually BBQ by donation.

I'll be there, weather permitting.

Tomorrow Night.  Be there or be square.  8)

  Yes I’ll be there. Surprisingly a varied assortment of machines, classics, rats, superbikes, ADVs, cruisers, HD. Not sure which bike I’ll take, flip a coin, ,,,,,,I suffer from serious first world problems.

   The biggest events of the season are always the worldwide gatherings of “The Moto Social”. The first event in Western Canada this year has just been released,, Thursday,  May 23, 2024, and will be located at  La Casa Gelato, 1033 Venables Street.  7-9pm. Of course weather permitting, but usually 500+ machines gather, every type and style.