IMOC Rally 9/10/23

[Scout63]

I know that this is a preeminent rally every year but have never been. Going to try to go. How can anyone pass up a field full of Italian bikes and owners…

https://www.imoc.website/

[chuck peterson]

I’ve got 7 of 11 Moto Demm Smily running for the event….








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[Stretch]

Dunno yet - it would be fun!

Depends if I can work out a route that doesn't include
I-495 and doesn't take 3 days. Or maybe I'll just suck it
up and take the Interstate.

And that cartoon is THE TRUTH!   

                                 -Stretch

[chuck peterson]

General pics from several IMOC meets at the Sturbridge Rod and Gun Club

[SLDMRossi]

AMERICA’S BIGGEST
and LONGEST-RUNNING
ALL ITALIAN BIKE MEET

*ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB (IMOC)*

~38th Annual IMOC Rally~

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Hamilton Rod & Gun Club
24 Hamilton Road - Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

NEW: People’s Choice Judging with One-Trophy-per-Class. And, no Door Prizes…Sorry

This year’s featured motorcycle: Ducati Bevel Bikes

 Admission is $10 per person, $5 each additional which includes a commemorative Rally pin.
 
Bike show for all Italian-made Motorcycles and Scooters

Refreshments and delicious food available on-site!
NO DOGS*  …Swap Vendors and Dealer Displays welcome…  NO DOGS*

Directions: From Mass Pike, take exit 9, Rt. 20 West. Half mile on right to New Boston
Road, follow signs to Gun Club which is a left onto Hamilton Road. From I-84, exit 6B to
Rt. 20 West, follow directions above.

More information: Steve Rossi at (248) 470-5788, SLDMRossi@aol.com or Bob Andren at (805) 630-2187, bobkandren@verizon.net

or visit www.imoc.website

[Roebling3]

Every year it's the best of anywhere.  B~

[Pescatore]

I know that this is a preeminent rally every year but have never been. Going to try to go.....

Don't try, Ben. Do it.  I'll be waiting for you.
If it helps, you can trailer to my house.

[Scout63]

It’s in the calendar Maurilio.

[s1120]

Ive been a few times and its a great show! Im not one thats really outgoing, but there is always a ton of people that just like to hang and talk bikes. Im hoping to make it, but it might not happen this year sadly.

[larrys]

Great venue. Been going a long time. Oldest rally pin is from '86. The Monster gets the nod this year.
Larry

[PilotJet]

Looking Forward to another one in Sturbridge. I'll be there on the Griso

[swix76]

Oh sweet.  I Never knew about this event until now.  I'm even more glad I just joined this forum.  I live in Massachusetts. I plan on attending on my 2018 v7 III carbon shine (with oem fork gators. why didn't this bike come with them? COME ON MG!)

[sign216]

I'll be there as well.  It's a "don't miss" event.

Joe

[Pescatore]

Joe, any tips from previous times? 
Get there early and buy tickets online?

[s1120]

Joe, any tips from previous times? 
Get there early and buy tickets online?

Ive always got there "on time" and it was never busy to pull in and pay/park.Your parking on grass so have something under your kick stand. Other then that, just show up and enjoy. Lots of cool bikes to see.

[Sprouty115]

Add me to the list.  Looking for my first MG right now...

[Scout63]

I wish I had a Guzzi up and running. Can I bring a few parts to sell? I have a bunch of fuel tanks I’d love to unload. I’m going to bring a Laverda 750 and Ducati 450.  If the Darmah gets here I might bring that.

[SLDMRossi]

Yes...you can bring parts to Sell.

SR

[Scout63]

Yes...you can bring parts to Sell.

SR

Thanks and thanks for organizing. I can’t wait to see it for the first time.

[s1120]

Thanks and thanks for organizing. I can’t wait to see it for the first time.

Its really quite impressive. Not as many bikes as some of the bigger shows/rallies, but MAN the odd ball, unique bikes are out in droves!!!  Customs, restored jewels, rats, race bikes..  you see it all.

[spmoto]

Really want to go this year. Is there room to park and unload a trailer? 250 miles of interstate for me, no fun on either of the bikes I'd like to bring.
Steve M

[SLDMRossi]

Yes...there's plenty of room to unload. FYI...this is the 38th Annual event!

Steven Rossi

[sign216]

Joe, any tips from previous times? 
Get there early and buy tickets online?

Sorry for the late reply.  As s1120 said, bring a kickstand pad since it's grass parking.  Arrival time isn't real important, but early is easier if you have multiple bikes to show and/or a trailer to jockey.  Tickets are cash only and in-person.  No online, no Ticketmaster, no Taylor Swift ticket sales.

[Pescatore]

 

[Scout63]

Really want to go this year. Is there room to park and unload a trailer? 250 miles of interstate for me, no fun on either of the bikes I'd like to bring.
Steve M

That’s almost exactly the mileage from Orleans to Owl’s Head the next weekend Steve. If it weren’t for Frosty’s Donuts in Brunswick I might not make it.

[Scout63]

Maybe a special guest at IMOC this year.  Simon Tack is heading north to deliver me a bike and we may meet in Sturbridge at the meet. He is a great resource and friend.

[brider]

Maybe a special guest at IMOC this year.  Simon Tack is heading north to deliver me a bike and we may meet in Sturbridge at the meet. He is a great resource and friend.

That would be cool to meet Simon there. Was planning with him just 3 weeks ago to ship my Norge from PA to CT, but I said what the hell and drove out and trailered it back myself. He's shipped several to me.

[brider]

That’s almost exactly the mileage from Orleans to Owl’s Head the next weekend Steve. If it weren’t for Frosty’s Donuts in Brunswick I might not make it.

Brunswick is a cool town. Was there for 3 days this past July.

[brider]

Lookin' kinda rainy for next Sunday, just sayin'. I think I rode home in rain one year.

[Pescatore]

I had my fill of rain this summer.
I waited under a bridge for a lighting storm to pass.  Miserable day.
Yesterday's storm took down trees and we lost power.
I don't want to miss this rally, so I will drive to Sturbridge.
Hopefully braver souls than me will make it.