I was there on Friday, when it opened to the public at 4:00pm. There were very few folks there in Friday, the vendors were happy to have someone to talk to....... and were offering discounts. Clearwater sold me a pair of Glenda at discount, plus free mounts, no tax and free shipping. Givi let me per-purchase a pair of the new Trekkers Outbacks in black, a similiar deal. They expect to have the Tenere brackets available in 4-6 weeks. It was a VERY expensive show! ::013::
As I was ready to saddle up in the parking lot after the show I met an inmate from here, Mr Brick. Nice chatting with you Brick.
The vendor I spoke with were very pleased with there experience and organization at the show. The consumers, not so much. Poor signage, $9 parking(unless you knew about the free motorclyce parking), had to take a shuttle bus from the main exhibit center to the outdoor exhibit. When shuttle busses were full they held them because of the schedule... jeeezz. When I asked the security folks for help of info they knew nothing.
YES, it will return to Orlando next year and hopefully will be bigger and better. There was no representation from the European manfuctures, or the American manfactures this year. Hope that changes next year.
Regards, Paul