| Author | Message | ||
     Jaimec |
Both Aaron and Geoff's bike had this date on their swingarms this past weekend:  So we just have a month to wait for... ? | ||
| Hughlysses |
Very interesting. October 16 is the first day of the AIMExpo motorcycle trade show in Orlando. EBR's supposed to be there, and they've announced they're hosting their dealers there as well. It's also 4 years to the day since the Buell closure announcement. Seems like a good bet the new EBR model(s) will be introduced on that day. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
looking forward to the bold new colors!  | ||
| Jaimec |
As they were packing up at the end of the day on Sunday I finally had a chance to speak to Erik. I told him I was anxiously awaiting the day there was something AFFORDABLE with his name on it again. He smiled and said: "We're working on it!" | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I know all about it but I'd have to kill you & delete this post if I said anything more.  | ||
| Chauly |
Ok, "Court"...  | ||
| D_adams |
Can't be court, post is still here more than an hour after it was posted. | ||
| Hughlysses |
So, anyone planning on going to the AIMExpo to see what they reveal? http://www.aimexpousa.com General public can't get in until Friday October 18. | ||
| Ronbob43 |
2 Court posts in the parts for sale section-they have been there for hours. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Jaimec- I posted your photo to EBR's Facebook page along with the known info about the date (I hope you don't mind). So far, it's up to 45 "likes". I think there's a LOT of interest in what EBR is up to. (Message edited by Hughlysses on September 17, 2013) | ||
| Hughlysses |
And this just posted by Cory West on Facebook:
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| Jaimec |
Thanks for the "Head's Up" Hugh. I just added a couple of comments of my own to the photo. | ||
| Malott442 |
I actually may be able to go | ||
| Thumper74 |
I 'may' be able to go. I'm supposed to go to Tampa in October for training and the dates haven't been set yet... | ||
| Hughlysses |
A few minutes ago, I e-mailed one of the two places advertising themselves as EBR dealers in my home state and asked about EBR at the AIM Expo. I got an immediate response assuring me it would be WELL worth making the drive to Orlando if I want to see something new. | ||
| Tq_freak |
Oh I am going!! its been on my calender for months. only confusing thing is there website says the expo is friday saturday sunday but the 16th is the wednesday before the expo. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Tq_freak- Apparently the 16th & 17th are not open to the public; I guess it must be for dealers and manufacturers only. | ||
| Tq_freak |
Well Cr@p Anyone going as a dealer/manufacturer that needs a free assistant for the day? | ||
| Hughlysses |
Yea, from the webpage: "Dedicated days for trade/press open the show. Both motorcycle dealers and the press will see new products for the first time, and while dealers are ordering for the upcoming season, press is building excitement among consumers for all that’s new. Effective! Within 48 hours of the first announcements in the press, the show opens for 3 premiere days to Excited consumers." Details here: http://www.aimexpousa.com/AIME/AIMEShowInfo/When_W here_2.aspx | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
but its only open 4-9 on Friday for consumers then all day Sat.& Sun. I was thinking about doing a "work related" trip but those hours kinda put a hinky on that. There will be a ton of pics on Badweb and everywhere else. Save my $$ for the purchase.... | ||
| Hughlysses |
Court did another "ninja" post on this thread a few minutes ago. Let's just say he confirmed exciting things will be happening at the show, and mentioned that some info might actually leak out before the 16th. It stands to reason all the new stuff has to be loaded in to the building before the 16th, so who knows what somebody might see if they were standing around on Monday or Tuesday.  | ||
| Jaimec |
I was looking for Court in Millville. With Erik practically in his backyard I was a little disappointed I didn't see him. | ||
| Froggy |
I bet he deleted his presence 2 minutes after showing up | ||
| Whisperstealth |
LOL Now thats funny Froggy | ||
| Hughlysses |
Apparently, it's now official. Posted to Facebook by Motorcyclist Magazine about an hour ago:
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| 86129squids |
  DAAAMMIITTT I'm gonna have to break a piggy bank or three... GREAT news. | ||
| Hughlysses |
A little more info from motorcycle.com:
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| Hughlysses |
OK, EBR just posted a press release repeating all the above on Facebook. I found this interesting:
I googled Gary Pietruszewski, and came up with 2 or 3 guys by that name, and one of them is listed as "VP Sales & Dealer Development at Piaggio Group Americas". I'm guessing EBR made him an offer he couldn't refuse? Sure sounds like they're stepping up their game. | ||
| Satori |
So they are bringing in top talent. A couple of items I find interesting.... Court's post awhile back of belt in.. hold on.. Then I notice that EBR has a 40 ft x 50 ft booth at AIME... That's a mighty big booth to only display one bike. I'm thinking, (hoping) that there will be the SX and AX, and maybe some concept bikes? | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I hope you are right.... and I hope I love what they have come up with |
