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Went up for the week and camped out at the ABATE campground. Pub 44 was closed, which was a surprise. The Antique bike auction didn't happen. Woods productions decided not to have it this year and probably never will again during Bike Week. Triumph, Ducati, BMW again didn't have trailers at the speedway and didn't have demo rides. Several other manufacturers didn't show up this year as well. Sat on a Trophy 1200 at the dealership. Nice bike, and definitely going after the BMW crowd. Surprised that the price was about the same as the equivalent BMW bike.

Test rode a couple Victory bikes, and several HD bikes. Surprised by the power and handling of the HD full dresser. At 65MPH in 6th gear it was only pushing 2200rpm and no vibration. The 103 engine w/screaming eagle package, and the 6 speed gear box seemed to be a great fit. Everyone that rode the V-rod was impressed with the endless power and sport bike handling.

Just sorry we didn't get together with Ryan and Jennifer. Bobbie did come up on Friday, and was surprised at how big our camping compound was. Six guys camping and we occupied an area a little bigger than 80'X200'.