Cleveland IMS Show

I headed off yesterday to Cleveland with my friends Roger and Chamie to see the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. What better way is there to kill a cold blustery winter day than to check out some hot bikes and cool accessories? All the major companies had displays and bikes for potential customers to sit on and try out. Lots of great looking machines were present and to be sure the hottest and coolest bikes were part of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show.

I’m glad I turned down an invitation to be a ‘celebrity’ judge because there were some awesome bikes entered. I’m sure the judges are having a hard time picking the winners. But new and show bikes weren’t the only attractions at the show. There were all kinds of parts and services available for the motorcycling enthusiasts. Got a Softail or Dyna and the backseat passenger is begging for some arm rests? a company was there showing their ‘Love Handles’ (arm rests). The folks from the National Motorcycle Museum had a display of beautiful old machines for everyone to gawk at. The Power Sports Institute not only had a booth showing what their students learn but they also entered a bike they built in the show. Cool.

All in all the three of us had a great time at the show but we couldn’t agree on which bike in the show was the best. Each of us had our preference which is one of the reasons why I don’t want to be a judge at any show, it does come down to personal preference and I liked, “Whiskey Bent” built by Hoosier Daddy Choppers. BTW I/we want to give a shoutout and thank Jeffrey Najar for all his help. Sorry we didn’t get to run into you at the show.

Post and images Sam Kanish