[Gizmo]

Since Sturgis is only 300 miles from my place I took a day and zoomed over there yesterday. Granted, it was the day before the official rally begins but it seemed to me that there weren't that many bikes around. I talked to a couple of vendors and they expected a down year. One guy said he hoped business was only down 25%. "It could weed out a few vendors", he said.

I live along one of the major routes to Sturgis and there just aren't many bikes on the road right now which is very unusual.

 

[Goldwing Guy]

Looks like "hope and change" has made it's way to Sturgis......

 

[Matt(BCNV)]

And for the first year since it was born The Burning Man event is SOLD OUT!

Go Figure

Matt(BCNV):doorag:

 

[good_w2]

It's a sign of the times. It will be a rough go for awhile, I'm afraid.

:roll:

 

[maskedman72]

And for the first year since it was born The Burning Man event is SOLD OUT!

Go Figure

Matt(BCNV):doorag:

burningman is THE most amazing event on the entire planet. nothing on earth compares to it PERIOD. i have seen and experienced magical things there. cant wait to get back someday.

 

[jim evans]

You have the same pic as one of the guys on a goalie bulletin board I belong to..

I have two aplacas, and a llama

 

[silverbullett]

Burning Man?! What a wierd deal! Sorta like Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip!

 

[Blue Eyes 63]

http://www.topix.com/city/sturgis-sd/2011/08/sturgis-bike-rally-canceled-after-meeting

 

[JohnACman]

Sturgis less participation is just like Daytona Bike week. Vendors disappearing as crowds thin.

 

[The Captain]

Sturgis less participation is just like Daytona Bike week. Vendors disappearing as crowds thin.

Just why do you think the crowds are thinning out? Could it be because the vendors are not giving "deals" at the various rallies? Is it because some associations charge a fee to get into the vendor areas. Or is it because some rallies charge the vendors a huge fee just for setting up at the rally...
Everyone has their hand out for a cut of the money that some folks just don't have anymore.
:shrug:

 

[johnocooper]

I imagine it is mostly less discretionary income.

 

[MARKAJ66]

:agree:

Looks like "hope and change" has made it's way to Sturgis......

 

[WestWing03]

:agree:

The time of the Dinasaur comes to an end.

 

[Gizmo]

The time of the Dinasaur comes to an end.

Please clarify... Which dinosaur?

 

[GoldWinger12]

I think alot has to do with the gas prices, it was the same way the last time I was in Sturgis in 08 when gas was over $4.00 per gal the first time.
I went to Sturgis the first time in 06 and there were more bikes & a lot more RV's there then.
Had a good time both times though.

 

[jeffswinginit]

Well, we left Sturgis this morning. In Nebraska at the Motel right now. This year was the smallest crowd's I've ever seen. By leap's and bound's! If I had to guess, I'd say it's half the crowd of last year. And last year wasn't a good year either. The Wing sure was fun in the Black Hills tho. Perfect for most of the riding in the area. And there was a bunch of them there too! All in all, still a fun trip.

 

[lawingnutz]

:shrug::shrug::shrug:

Don't Blame Me, I Voted For The American!!!!

 

[maskedman72]

You have the same pic as one of the guys on a goalie bulletin board I belong to..

I have two aplacas, and a llama

the thing in my my avatar photo looks EXACTLY like my nasty mother in law!

 

[31261]

All that kind of thing is pricing themselves out of business.
Fuel cost does not help either.

I used to to the local gun shows on Sunday afternoon, last time they wanted 20 bucks as a entry fee.

I went back to the bike and took a ride around the lake.

Nuff is nuff. Five bucks, ok, 20 .......see ya.

 

[greyghost1950]

Since Sturgis is only 300 miles from my place I took a day and zoomed over there yesterday. Granted, it was the day before the official rally begins but it seemed to me that there weren't that many bikes around. I talked to a couple of vendors and they expected a down year. One guy said he hoped business was only down 25%. "It could weed out a few vendors", he said.

I live along one of the major routes to Sturgis and there just aren't many bikes on the road right now which is very unusual.

Sturgis, S.D. has filed a suit against The KY. Sturgis and Sturgis, MS. for useing the Sturgis Bike Ralley heading. As for me, I'd like to see Sturgis, S.D. bite the dust for a while.......:thumbup: