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posted January 16, 2009 08:48 PM
good luck there, hey let us know how it is please?
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posted January 19, 2009 06:22 AM
How can a city change the helmet law?
Is that really legal?
I'm not going but I always thought that was a state law.
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posted January 19, 2009 12:42 PM
cities can impose ordinances above and beyond the state laws
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posted January 19, 2009 01:09 PM
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im going ive been every year since 2000, and to be honest i have never got hassled by any police or service people. The only run in i had was when i was filming while sitting out of the window of my boys car while we were rolling up kings hwy, and we were let go with a polite stay in the car. Last year i parked on the side of ocean blvd in front of my hotel just chillin, and a state patrol officer told me to keep it moving. If it suck oh well ill have enough belvi to keep the party going, or ill just ride up to north myrtle. I truley cant beleive because of a helmet law, and exhaust checks 300 thousand people will say to hell with it. Guys are still gonna be down there in the old schools with 30's, girls are still gonna come to ride for the first time, and we are gonna come to see booties on the back of bikes!!!!!!!!! Most clubs in my area Raleigh/Durham are still going down there in strong #'s. Ill be at 24 south the Bluewater Resort.
Yup! At worst all the action will be forced northward where the "other" Myrtle Beach Bike Week event happens. Yes, there are two parties going on at the same time - Ocean BLVD up in North Myrtle Beach is just as packed as Ocean BLVD in Myrtle Beach. I'm sure the businesses in NMB will be happy to see the money flow their way. And since money controls things - let's see if the current mayor stays in office once the Myrtle Beach businessmen take that 2 and half week financial hit. Not to mention that since there will be way less revenue during that time, the city of Myrtle Beach will have to hit the residents on higher taxes instead of the businesses. Good move Mayor.
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posted January 19, 2009 02:48 PM
I heard from a friend that lives there that the voters are thrilled this mayor did what no other has been able to do. Also my friend that lives there said so much trouble and BS goes on during black bike week that those who can afford to have been leaving town during that time.
The mayor is a hero according to the voters.
At a minimum, the bike week no matter where you go will have a lot less folks and few vendors. The new noise ordinance discourages folks.
I'm with you all, this sux!
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posted January 20, 2009 12:21 PM
I wonder if there's a place where bikers can go to have our party and not have to worry about the nonsense. Nobody complains about Spring Break where hundreds of thousands of drunk kids stumble through the streets playing loud music and doing whatever they want. Nobody complains about Mardi Gras - a party that is geared toward three things: getting drunk, getting high and getting laid. What is the deal with everyone's perception as soon as bikes are in the mix?
I'm with you Steve - this sux!!
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posted February 27, 2009 03:26 PM
Info from Myrtle Beach Bike Week's Official Site. Not a Harley guy but I have to admit, they keep themselves well informed. Probably wouldn't hurt if we took their lead in instances like this.
When the link opens just scroll down. It won't take long to find the talk about the event being "cancelled".
http://www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com/
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posted February 27, 2009 03:45 PM
first of all, i went last year n paid over 7 bills for 1 room, i know the Compass Cove has hundreds of them, for all that revenue in a short period, what the hell, deal wit it, n wit the economy going downhill, it was probably going to b less people there anyway. If i was the mayor or whatever aint now way that shit would have passed. THe weeks for bikers is not stopped it is just deterred. with noise ordinances n loitering fines, that is just a few to deter bikers from going, I was there last year n had a ball, a few were over the top wit shit, but i have been at car shows n they did a little burnin out in ocean city, md. As far as makin money, i m sure myrtle will not make shit this year cause only the bikers know that there is no bike week, so therefore GENERAL VACATIONERS willl not even show up. I hope they lose their ass this year. Newark, DE is trying to band LOUD pipes, WATCH OUT HARLEYS TOO!!!, lol.
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posted February 27, 2009 05:28 PM
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That sucks i was going to go this year!!
Same here, WTF!
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posted February 27, 2009 05:33 PM
The Sport Bike crowd is long over due for learning to take a page from the old school Harley riders. We have to start having these events in the middle of no where lighting bon fires and shit, with sleeping bags.
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posted February 28, 2009 12:02 AM
I grew up in a town that had huge events like that every year. Its only cool if you're coming from somewhere else for it, the folks that have to deal with their town treated like a garbage can/toilet/who gives a shit do what you want zone....multiple times a year....every year, can't stand it 
I dealt with that crap for too long and finally moved...I have no urge for it anymore 
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posted February 28, 2009 04:07 AM
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first of all, i went last year n paid over 7 bills for 1 room, i know the Compass Cove has hundreds of them, for all that revenue in a short period, what the hell, deal wit it, n wit the economy going downhill, it was probably going to b less people there anyway. If i was the mayor or whatever aint now way that shit would have passed. THe weeks for bikers is not stopped it is just deterred. with noise ordinances n loitering fines, that is just a few to deter bikers from going, I was there last year n had a ball, a few were over the top wit shit, but i have been at car shows n they did a little burnin out in ocean city, md. As far as makin money, i m sure myrtle will not make shit this year cause only the bikers know that there is no bike week, so therefore GENERAL VACATIONERS willl not even show up. I hope they lose their ass this year. Newark, DE is trying to band LOUD pipes, WATCH OUT HARLEYS TOO!!!, lol.
Sup Mo..I went to Myrtle last year also and have been for a while now and I always have a BALL, but I think Im deciding not to go this year, but still have not made up my mind...I always stay in North Myrtle any way...I heard about the crack down on loud pipes in Newark, DE you know thats where me and your cousin Tony live..I hope they leave that in town limits cause you know Tony has that short pipe on that ZX 10 now and Im pushing that Alien head as hard as I can, we never had a problem before...Hey man just wondering do you still have that 12 or did you get that 14 you wanted?
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posted February 28, 2009 04:24 AM
North Myrtle is where I'm staying too - way up on 56th Avenue North. It's a 25 minute ride down into Myrtle if I take 31 and then catch a few back roads I know about. This year I might just pass THROUGH Myrtle to see what's going on. Most of my time will be spent in North Myrtle Beach where the party will still be jumping.
I'm also heading to Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach and Conway where a ton of other people will be. In fact, only Myrtle Beach itself will be trying to enforce these ridiculous ordinances. Fine by me, there's enough going on around Myrtle not to worry about it. According to a couple folks I've spoken to, the businesses in the towns and cities around Myrtle are gearing up for the event. They're going to capitalize on Myrtle Beach's foolishness.
I've had a great time every year I've gone down to Myrtle Beach but I must admit, I'm seriously considering Daytona for 2010.
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posted February 28, 2009 10:53 AM
TOO HYPE!!!!!!!!j whats up man, hell naw i didnt get the 14, n i m still mad i didnt get it before the 12, Ryan said u keep bustin him up, lol. If i didnt have so much invested i would sell my shit n get one. Thro a 330 on it n call it a day, matter of fact, just buy one already done n paint it. i think i m going to virginia beach instead of mrytle this year, they got a jamaican festival or somethin like that, plus it is closer, lol.
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posted February 28, 2009 10:56 AM
i wish i could put that alien head on my bike, i love the sound of that pipe. Might get one n just modify it where it slips on under the bike. I got to get my funds right first, lol
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posted February 28, 2009 01:28 PM
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I Nobody complains about Spring Break where hundreds of thousands of drunk kids stumble through the streets playing loud music and doing whatever they want. Nobody complains about Mardi Gras - a party that is geared toward three things: getting drunk, getting high and getting laid. What is the deal with everyone's perception as soon as bikes are in the mix?
I'm with you Steve - this sux!!
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on a side note.
with the new rules on hotel rooms and check in, ( no one under 18 can check in without a parent or guardian present) and curfew ( no one under 18 on streets after 2 am.
they're gonna loose that spring break and senior week money too!! now they're gonna be down 5 high profit weeks!!!
they think that mayor is a super hero because they had money coming in, lost money is green just like kriptonite, lets see if he can stand up to it.
i can agree with noise and trash control in anyone's home, but there was a better way to do it than this.
everyone who's been down there knows the bigger problem is not the bikers.
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posted February 28, 2009 01:55 PM
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I Nobody complains about Spring Break where hundreds of thousands of drunk kids stumble through the streets playing loud music and doing whatever they want. Nobody complains about Mardi Gras - a party that is geared toward three things: getting drunk, getting high and getting laid. What is the deal with everyone's perception as soon as bikes are in the mix?
I'm with you Steve - this sux!!
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on a side note.
with the new rules on hotel rooms and check in, ( no one under 18 can check in without a parent or guardian present) and curfew ( no one under 18 on streets after 2 am.
they're gonna loose that spring break and senior week money too!! now they're gonna be down 5 high profit weeks!!!
they think that mayor is a super hero because they had money coming in, lost money is green just like kriptonite, lets see if he can stand up to it.
i can agree with noise and trash control in anyone's home, but there was a better way to do it than this.
everyone who's been down there knows the bigger problem is not the bikers.
unbelievable.
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posted February 28, 2009 02:06 PM
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How can they pass a safety ordinance, wearning a helmet, that is not required in the state of Florida, where state law superceds local?
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posted February 28, 2009 02:19 PM
when i was there i may have reached 45, 50 or so, but majority of the time i was basically in stand still traffic, what help would b a helmet then? Right now the mayor would be re elected to office but after losing big money due to this change he might have to find another job, lol
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posted February 28, 2009 02:25 PM
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If the citizens of that town see it as a major problem then that is their perogative to ban it. It sucks for the cyclists that look forward to it but it does get wild at times.
in regards to this quote, i live in Rehoboth beach delaware n the local areas are nothing but tourist partying in Dewey Beach n REhoboth, along wit the outlet shopping centers this area is a big attraction, n millions of people every summer come to crowd the streets n stores, they drive like crazy also, but too many of us that live here year round we need that revenue, it fuels the local economy, n i m talking bout this goes on for 5 to 7 months of the year not just 3 or so weeks, So as for the local citizens there, that are probably retirees from pa or some other place, get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted February 28, 2009 07:44 PM
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i think i m going to virginia beach instead of mrytle this year, they got a jamaican festival or somethin like that, plus it is closer, lol.
Is this Jamaican Fest during the same timeframe leading into Memorial Day Weekend? Where does this party take place and how many people show up?
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posted February 28, 2009 08:15 PM
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How can they pass a safety ordinance, wearning a helmet, that is not required in the state of Florida, where state law superceds local?
JDC, Myrtle Beach is in SC, not FL.
However they hate a state helmet law there, but I suspect city ordinance can overrule?
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posted March 01, 2009 02:33 AM
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i wish i could put that alien head on my bike, i love the sound of that pipe. Might get one n just modify it where it slips on under the bike. I got to get my funds right first, lol
Hey Mo, I know several guys that have the Alien Head Muffler on their zx 12...Call Angel at "Sparkling Image Custon Cycle" in Stanton, DE he keeps them in stock and has done several he will hook it up. http://www.sparklingimagecc.com (302)633-9130.........www.youtube.com/user/SICCMOTO - 95k
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posted March 01, 2009 02:59 AM
in regards to this quote, i live in Rehoboth beach delaware n the local areas are nothing but tourist partying in Dewey Beach n REhoboth, along wit the outlet shopping centers this area is a big attraction, n millions of people every summer come to crowd the streets n stores, they drive like crazy also, but too many of us that live here year round we need that revenue, it fuels the local economy, n i m talking bout this goes on for 5 to 7 months of the year not just 3 or so weeks, So as for the local citizens there, that are probably retirees from pa or some other place, get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey man I know all about that Beach traffic, every day from memorial day to labor day is mostly bumper to bumper with those tourist from D.C., Baltimore, New York, Pennsylvania, and God knows where else. Plus on top of that it's more than just Rehobeth and Dewey Beach, they hit them all Lewes, Fenwick Island. That whole route runs straight to Ocean City, MD......A Real stand still
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posted March 01, 2009 03:19 AM
I have been to Myrtle Beach BBW every year since 1997 and it was the best time ever, i'm not going this year because its seems like some of the people of MB are going out of their way to keep all bikers out black and white. Why should I spend my hard earned money somr place i'm not wanted, this was a yearly vacation for me and I spent a lot of good money enjoying myself. Once MB get hit hard with the loss of millions of dollars not spent there they will have open arms for biker. So if any of you guys know a good spot that has somthing going on in May let me know.
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