Motorcycle Events 2023

[Steve G.]

  Here it is guys!!!  
  Todd Copan is the originator of the first Cloverdale/South Delta/Cloverdale spring event. The 2023 event is at the Abbotsford Ag/Rec Centre, Sunday, April 30/23, not the Abbotsford Airport Tradex. Be aware of this location.

Happy 2023 everyone.
I am happy to say that after a 4 year hibernation the Swap Meet is back.
Sunday April 30 at the Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
Nice building and lots of parking.
We have been receiving a lot of calls and messages asking about the show. Thank you for all the support and encouragement.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Todd

https://www.facebook.com/classicbikeswapmeet

http://www.classicbikeswapmeet.com/show-n-shine1

[Bucko]

Good news.

[Justbike]

No time just show up early 

[Justbike]

  140 West Hastings, but yeah, sketchy area to say the least. I'd really like to be involved with this show, I've actually been contacted specifically to show my bikes.

   Two things are making me not commit. One, the $25 entry fee. Nuf said on that one, other than that would not include Van City pay parking in incredibly sketchy areas probably a decent walk away from the location. The main thing for me however is this show location surrounded by DTES SRO's, in other words, living accommodations for people suffering from mental illness, drug addiction, and with that the serious danger of fires in the neighbourhood buildings. Heck, last night, Dec15th, there was a fire at 44 W Hastings, they are saying 2 fires a day in the immediate neighbourhood. I know the show organizers will have 24/7 security, and say they will have contents insurance. Heck, they say they will even supply free transport of my machine/machines to and from the show. Which is quite a generous offer. The problem is I guess for me, I don't trust hardly anyone with my machines. I've been burned twice in my life by well intentioned people, that cost me 1000's in repairs because of various levels of human incompetency. I worked the DTES for 29 years, I know what goes on inside those buildings, I assure you it's way worse than what's going on out on the sidewalk on Hastings and Main.
    Then there's the picture burned in my mind from 15 years ago when I put my Norton in the Vancouver show in Abbotsford, of a family that walked around the barriers, and saw daddy holding his toddler sitting on the fuel tank , mummy taking cute pictures. That's the last time I put my bike in that show.

  I'm sure there will be cool stuff at the show and I encourage anyone to go.



https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ace-moto-show-vancouvers-biggest-motorcycle-show-tickets-484681735117?aff=ebdssbdestsearch


Closer to $30. I mostly likely attend but it’s  more a custom/ build show then a vintage platform. I wish them well!

[Billy D]

that is great news Steve G !

[Steve G.]

  Yes it is great news! Weather permitting, in conjunction with the Lynden classic bike swap meet the previous weekend, it's our spring/summer riding season kick-off from decades past.


   To your question Dale on the opening time, I'll assume it's 10am like always, and the move-in for swap meet vendors I'll assume it's the same time it's always been.

 
   I'm going to clarify the location of the show again.   I'm envisioning many people getting confused multiple times finding this place, especially those not familiar to this town, and it's regular weekend events.
  The event will be held at the Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park in 2023 at the AGRIfair Arena, 32470 Haida Dr, Abbotsford, BC.      I'm envisioning people riding/driving into the Abbotsford Airport grounds wondering what's going on. It's NOT at Abby Tradex, it's going to be held at Abbotsford AGRIFair complex, which is basically at Maclure Rd and Trethewey Street. I know it says it's on Haida Drive, which leads me to believe that the entrance to this event is at Gate 2, which, as you circle around the back of this large area of buildings and sports tracks, Trethewey St. does turn into Haida DR. Gate 1 is off of Trethewey, but be AWARE, GATE 1 IS THE ENTRANCE TO THE WEEKLY EVERY SUNDAY GENERAL SUMMER SWAP MEET, which could very easily be confused for the 'once a year' bike swap meet. I'm assuming that GATE1 is the entrance ONLY because the entrance address is Haida Drive on the swap meet website. Awareness of this potentially confusing situation will be the key to many things in a successful life, to be aware. LOLOL. It might be real easy to swing a motorbike around in a parking lot, but will be a potential hassle for a vendor with a trailer full of bikes or stuff.

[Steve G.]

     Old Gold Motorcycle Swap Meet       Saturday February 25th 2023        Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver         Antique to New Motorcycle Parts     8' Tables $85    Entry Fee $5   9:30-2:30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Extra Early Entry $15  8:30-9:30

   Found out about this 5 minutes ago, from Facebook 604 Motorcycles. No web page, don't know who is running it. But sounds legit.

[Steve G.]

     Old Gold Motorcycle Swap Meet       Saturday February 25th 2023        Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver         Antique to New Motorcycle Parts     8' Tables $85    Entry Fee $5   9:30-2:30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Extra Early Entry $15  8:30-9:30

   Found out about this 5 minutes ago, from Facebook 604 Motorcycles. No web page, don't know who is running it. But sounds legit.

  I just checked the event schedule of the Croatian Cultural Centre, and yes, this motorcycle swap meet is indeed happening this Saturday. I’ll be checking it out.

[Bucko]

If anyone is interested in hooking up before the general 0930 opening of Saturday's Croat swap, there's a Blenz several blocks north, on the corner of Commercial and Broadway.  I'm going to stop for coffee at about 0830.

[Steve G.]

  I
Might see you there Bucko. If I can remember to set my alarm clockl!!

[Steve G.]

  Well, the swap meet was a classic affair of HA and Support East End attired persons , tattoo artwork up to most people’s ears, literal shoulder to shoulder with the smell of wet ganja and tobacco in the air. Things for sale were 90-95% shovelhead rust, tiny bits of British and Japanese.
 Clearly I need to learn from Bucko in the art of monetary preservation, who upon studying the situation , casually entered an unattended back door for free entrance. I felt thoroughly defeated when I found out, like I failed the most basic of tests in the art of a great swap meet deal. I really miss that $5 bill, been in my wallet since late 1999.

[Steve G.]

June 3rd 2023. Mods and Rockers Ride and Party.


Mods Vs Rockers ride and party is confirmed!
Date: Jun 3, 2023
Meet Up: 10:00am at International Motorsport
Ride Start: 10:30am
Ride End and Party at: Burn Out Cafe
Prizes sponsored by: Ace Cafe London, Lewis Leathers, Ace of Speed England, and Hi-Star Classics
Special Prizes: Out of print photo books, Or Glory 21st Century Rockers, and I’m One 21st Century Mods
Organized By: British Motorcycle Owners Club and Top Secret Scooter Association
All human and pets are welcome!

[hardrockminer]

Mods and Rockers...now THERE'S a term I haven't heard for a few decades!

[Steve G.]

  Joe Li, the organizer of this event, is a serious follower of the Rockers lifestyle. His enthusiasm for motorcycles in general and British Motorcycles in particular of off the charts. A great dude!

[Steve G.]

   Rumour has it,,,,,,,,to commemorate this year’s 100th anniversary of BMW Motorad, both Highroad BMW dealers, Langley and East Van, are holding some sort of celebration, I’ve heard it is soon, like this month. Still digging to find the details.