When I read about the Supercycle Show coming to Schaumburg Illinois I was excited. Close to home and a chance to see custom motorcycles-it sounded like a great time. If you get a chance to see a custom chopper you'll see they're truly works of art.
The show opened to the general public at 11:00 A.M., Saturday March 15th. I arrived at 11:15 to find the main parking lot full. I used the access road and found plenty of parking. On a thirty-eight degree day patrons were lined up outside to get into the Renaissance Convention Center. The line moved very slowly-soon the reason became apparent-everyone had to be patted down before entering. All knives were confiscated with no promise of getting them back. Many motorcycle clubs were present countered by dozens of law enforcement personnel. The crowd was huge and well behaved. A stage was set up in one corner with rotating bands. About sixty custom choppers and antique cycles were present for viewing. Two-thirds of the display floor was covered with parts for sale. Fenders, hard bags, seats, leather jackets, pants, hats, stereo equipment, body tools for custom metal fabricating, motor blocks, heads, carburetors and even patches for leather jackets instantly attached by a guy with a leather sewing machine. In other words, everything was available. You could buy a rolling chassis (naturally minus the engine). Entire vintage motorcycles could be found for sale. 
Reasonably priced refreshments were available.
