Will Bike Week 2007 go bust?

fatlazyless · 04-12-2007, 08:06 PM

Isn't this year the 84th year for Bike Week, so that makes 1923 the first Bike Week, and you know great big fast cigarette boats made of wood were there in 1923, too. So, badda-bing, budda-boom, budda-bing....rah-rah-rah...go-go-go...vvvvrooom-vvvrrroooom-vvvvvrooom, let's turn Bike Week into a Bike Summer and make it a three month event: cigarette boats and Bike Week.....all Summer long.

Less police and more party-time.....that's what the area wants.....yeah!

Merrymeeting · 04-12-2007, 08:19 PM

I think you should re-read Mark's post once your two legs are of equal length again...

KonaChick · 04-12-2007, 08:30 PM

Yes i smell a troll about!

SAMIAM · 04-12-2007, 08:48 PM

Mark.......LMAO.......Bikers are scared of the powerboats????

fatlazyless · 04-12-2007, 08:49 PM

Hey, I love Bike Week, I have a 1966 Honda 50 that I bought from the St Vincent dePaul store in Laconia, close to HK Motorsports, and I cruise around with the Harley full-dressers. Matter-of-fact, my little Honda 50 is all tricked out with a 1/2 fairing windshield, a two level seat and a big sissy bar,,,,,,just like a Harley!

What's not to like! Bike Week can not get here soon enough! Let's bike-week, all Summer long.....rock & roll!

ITD · 04-13-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Hey, I love Bike Week, I have a 1966 Honda 50 that I bought from the St Vincent dePaul store in Laconia, close to HK Motorsports, and I cruise around with the Harley full-dressers. Matter-of-fact, my little Honda 50 is all tricked out with a 1/2 fairing windshield, a two level seat and a big sissy bar,,,,,,just like a Harley!

What's not to like! Bike Week can not get here soon enough! Let's bike-week, all Summer long.....rock & roll!

Nope, you can't write something like that and not post a picture of you on the bike. It's just not right.......

Paugus Bay Resident · 04-13-2007, 09:23 AM

ITD, be careful of what you ask for

Colt · 04-13-2007, 09:56 AM

I'm not a Biker but I enjoy taking my family to see the spectacle of bike week (during the day). There is more of a police presence and it is definitely toned down from when I went there in the early 90's as a young adult. The organizers and community have been trying to mold bike week to a more family friendly event and have done a nice job. Unfortunately it's probably come at the expense of reduced attendance. Ultimately Bike week will go on and we'll celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2023.

Mark, I have never seen such a blatant agenda on this forum. Give me a break.

Colt

onthebay · 04-13-2007, 10:18 AM

I hope everyone can see that this post was written with tongue firmly in cheek.

Gatto Nero · 04-13-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Colt

Mark, I have never seen such a blatant agenda on this forum. Give me a break.
Colt

That couldn't have been serious. I'm guessing good old Mark is just pulling some tails to see if he can get a rise out of us.

Colt · 04-13-2007, 10:28 AM

Right sorry Mark. It is becomes clear in the end of your post. I'll read more carefully next time.

But I don't want to distract from the main point of the post. If the community let bike week go on unchecked I'm sure attendence would be through the roof. I for one prefer the current course..

dmjr · 04-13-2007, 10:29 AM

I think also something that needs to be taken into consideration about bike is if gas is up in the 3.00/gal range and the increased costs of rates at motels, etc that would also be a reason why attendence would be low as well.

Merrymeeting · 04-13-2007, 10:57 AM

Take a look at Mark's post in the snowmobile fire thread. There is a humorous pattern here....

jrc · 04-13-2007, 11:10 AM

it's obvious that rattlesnakes and fisher cats are keeping the bikers away.

This'nThat · 04-13-2007, 12:45 PM

Go bikeweek -- and yes, am afraid of those big, bad fast boats and overly large police, and wide-mouthed bass. But, am taking prescription beer to settle nerves. Hope to have cure completed by 1 June. Wish me luck.

Weirs guy · 04-13-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt

The organizers and community have been trying to mold bike week to a more family friendly event and have done a nice job. Unfortunately it's probably come at the expense of reduced attendance. Ultimately Bike week will go on and we'll celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2023.

Ah, bike week. One of my favorite topics. I couldn't agree more with Colt, but careful what you wish for when the attendance drops and the city starts losing money. I also find that usually attendance drops a little before a "big" anniversary like the 75th, 80th or next years 85th.

Of course, we will continue the age old tradition of drinking ourselves silly over at the Weirs Guy homestead just as we have in years gone by. Anyone interested in celebrating "Porch Crawler Saturday" can drop me a line (before bike week as we begin the silly drinking far too soon in the week), and forget your plans for the Sunday after!

Misty Blue · 04-13-2007, 06:00 PM

Hey FLL....

You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

LadyKey · 04-13-2007, 06:28 PM

A lot of the bikers go out on the Mt. Washington boat for a cruise. So I don't think there is a problem with boats. Maybe the event is getting too long. In the general area of Weirs Beach there are not many places that you can rent. Then most of the area renters and the few hotels only rent for a 3-5 day minimum. Not to mention that they charge a lot more money during the event. Also, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. What if they put the event back to one week and had in July when the weather might be better.

h20racer · 04-13-2007, 07:26 PM

mark, your post about bike week and boats is a joke what does one have to do with the other, weather and the slow economy and the high prices we are forced to pay are the big factors of why bike week has slowed. NOT THE BOATS.

Dave R · 04-13-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by h20racer

mark, your post about bike week and boats is a joke

Yep, and a funny one at that.

Bike week has become lame, like 42nd street in NYC, only without the Japanese tourists, just the posers. Being a dad and a "real" motorcyclist, I don't mind though. Just wish it were quieter. I really dislike loud bikes. Leave them on the trailer please...

RI Swamp Yankee · 04-13-2007, 10:05 PM

Mark, was it intentional that you left out the bikers fear of milfoil in your post?

Other question, ... does your cheek hurt with your tongue in it?

jetskier · 04-13-2007, 11:58 PM

I thought busts were always part of bike week

SteveA · 04-14-2007, 01:38 AM

Mark,

After reviewing your entire "body of work” you are way over your bag limit.

I feel duty bound to report you to the Fish and Game Department. Way too many fish in the old creel!

Mac... you have a serious challenger.... Unless Mark is really Mac... the mystery deepens!

04-13-2007, 09:56 AM	#8
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Small price to pay. I'm not a Biker but I enjoy taking my family to see the spectacle of bike week (during the day). There is more of a police presence and it is definitely toned down from when I went there in the early 90's as a young adult. The organizers and community have been trying to mold bike week to a more family friendly event and have done a nice job. Unfortunately it's probably come at the expense of reduced attendance. Ultimately Bike week will go on and we'll celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2023. Mark, I have never seen such a blatant agenda on this forum. Give me a break. Colt

04-13-2007, 10:18 AM	#9
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Doesn't anyone recognize sarcasm. I hope everyone can see that this post was written with tongue firmly in cheek.

04-13-2007, 10:28 AM	#11
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see it now. Right sorry Mark. It is becomes clear in the end of your post. I'll read more carefully next time. But I don't want to distract from the main point of the post. If the community let bike week go on unchecked I'm sure attendence would be through the roof. I for one prefer the current course..

04-13-2007, 10:29 AM	#12
dmjr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 274 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	I think also something that needs to be taken into consideration about bike is if gas is up in the 3.00/gal range and the increased costs of rates at motels, etc that would also be a reason why attendence would be low as well. __________________ DMJR Moultonborough, NH

04-13-2007, 12:45 PM	#15
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Go bikeweek -- and yes, am afraid of those big, bad fast boats and overly large police, and wide-mouthed bass. But, am taking prescription beer to settle nerves. Hope to have cure completed by 1 June. Wish me luck. Attached Images

04-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,173 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Isn't this year the 84th year for Bike Week, so that makes 1923 the first Bike Week, and you know great big fast cigarette boats made of wood were there in 1923, too. So, badda-bing, budda-boom, budda-bing....rah-rah-rah...go-go-go...vvvvrooom-vvvrrroooom-vvvvvrooom, let's turn Bike Week into a Bike Summer and make it a three month event: cigarette boats and Bike Week.....all Summer long. Less police and more party-time.....that's what the area wants.....yeah!

04-12-2007, 08:19 PM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	I think you should re-read Mark's post once your two legs are of equal length again...

04-12-2007, 08:30 PM	#3
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Yes i smell a troll about!

04-12-2007, 08:48 PM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	Mark.......LMAO.......Bikers are scared of the powerboats????

04-12-2007, 08:49 PM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,173 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Hey, I love Bike Week, I have a 1966 Honda 50 that I bought from the St Vincent dePaul store in Laconia, close to HK Motorsports, and I cruise around with the Harley full-dressers. Matter-of-fact, my little Honda 50 is all tricked out with a 1/2 fairing windshield, a two level seat and a big sissy bar,,,,,,just like a Harley! What's not to like! Bike Week can not get here soon enough! Let's bike-week, all Summer long.....rock & roll!

04-13-2007, 09:23 AM	#7
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 135 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	ITD, be careful of what you ask for

04-13-2007, 10:57 AM	#13
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	Take a look at Mark's post in the snowmobile fire thread. There is a humorous pattern here....

04-13-2007, 11:10 AM	#14
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	it's obvious that rattlesnakes and fisher cats are keeping the bikers away.

04-13-2007, 06:00 PM	#17
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Honda 50? Hey FLL.... You meet the nicest people on a Honda!

04-13-2007, 06:28 PM	#18
LadyKey Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bike Week A lot of the bikers go out on the Mt. Washington boat for a cruise. So I don't think there is a problem with boats. Maybe the event is getting too long. In the general area of Weirs Beach there are not many places that you can rent. Then most of the area renters and the few hotels only rent for a 3-5 day minimum. Not to mention that they charge a lot more money during the event. Also, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. What if they put the event back to one week and had in July when the weather might be better.

04-13-2007, 07:26 PM	#19
h20racer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	mark, your post about bike week and boats is a joke what does one have to do with the other, weather and the slow economy and the high prices we are forced to pay are the big factors of why bike week has slowed. NOT THE BOATS.

04-13-2007, 10:05 PM	#21
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Mark, was it intentional that you left out the bikers fear of milfoil in your post? Other question, ... does your cheek hurt with your tongue in it? __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

04-13-2007, 11:58 PM	#22
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 858 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Confused I thought busts were always part of bike week

04-14-2007, 01:38 AM	#23
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Gotta hand it to Mark Mark, After reviewing your entire "body of work” you are way over your bag limit. I feel duty bound to report you to the Fish and Game Department. Way too many fish in the old creel! Mac... you have a serious challenger.... Unless Mark is really Mac... the mystery deepens! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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