Loading ...Sunday February 21st – 11am – 4pm
The Midwest’s Largest Collection of Motorcycle Vendors Under One Roof
NOVI, MI – The Midwest’s largest collection of motorcycle vendors under one roof will converge with thousands of "bikers" on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace to buy, sell and swap motorcycles, parts, accessories and experiences.
Spring is around the corner and bikers with “cabin fever” turning to “Spring fever” will arrive in droves clad from head-to-toe in leather and sporting bandanas, vests cluttered with pins collected from ‘rides’ or events from across the country, T-shirts that make a statement or prove "I’ve been there and seen that," says event director Chad Dutmers.
Michigan’s own Ron Finch also known as “The Motorcycle Artist” will be displaying his newest creation called “The Outsider.” It’s Finch’s first ever bike with a side car. It has a 100 cubic inch Crazy Horse engine with round cylinders and heads and a Michigan built Evil Belt Drive.
Says Dutmers, “Ron used gears, wrenches, chains and rod work for the frame. It has spoked wheels with rubber powder coat. It looks like the spokes are coming right out of the tire itself. The exhausts are a powder coated silver color. It’s pretty cool. Ron Finch is considered one of the premiere custom motorcycle builders of all time, we are truly privileged to have this work of fine craftsmanship here. It’s a must see,” adds Dutmer.
The Outsider is making its Michigan public debut at the Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet which for the past 35 years, is famous for offering "everything for rider or machine"…for men and women who love to ride motorcycles and the lifestyle…whether it’s street, dirt or touring. The hard-core biker or the casual rider will find what they need and at "swap meet prices."
When riding season begins bikers begin the process of replacing worn, damaged or obsolete chrome, paint, seats, parts, tires and apparel. You don’t find these items at the mall, you find them at the Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet.
“With nearly one out of every four bikers in the U.S. living in Michigan and its four border states, the nine swap meets we sponsor give bikers the chance to be around other bikers and to support the economic interests that are vital to keeping the industry strong,” stresses Dutmers. “We love to showcase Michigan made bike builders and suppliers as much as possible. Our bread and butter is the Michigan Biker.”
The swap meet will feature the largest collection of motorcycle vendors under one roof in the Midwest. Cyclists attending will see new ’10 bikes as well as used bikes – street, dirt, metric, touring, cruising, trikes, choppers, custom bikes, and trailers.
Thousands of motorcycle buyers are expected to pack the 95,000-plus square foot exhibition area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Car Parking is $5. People who want to skip the lines and get in 30 minutes earlier can buy tickets in advance online at www.motorcycleswap.com The Rock Financial Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi and can be accessed using three convenient exits off I-96 – exits 159, 160 or 162.
