Author Topic: NEC bike show (Read 3831 times)

bencav · « **on:** October 30, 2011, 21:30:21 »

Anybody else going?

I have tickets, going on the opening day, and a weekend in Brum to boot!

Question is, is there any decent deals on jackets and boots to be had, or are the online shops just as good?

Spoted a nice jacket, but unsure whether to go for it, or to hang on a few weeks to see what's on offer at the show!

Also, need to decide on a pair of TCX infinity or a Altbergs. I struggle with footwear in general so the idea of custom fit is appealing, but the TCX spec is spot on, and I muy current TCXs are great!

Ben

longman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2011, 21:52:41 »

I will be going but at the end of the show, I think few more mentioned they were going as well.

Keith Cross · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2011, 22:22:46 »

Going on the Sunday 20th. Got a free ticket but it means I will be working for some of the day on the Gold Wing Owners Club Stand

Keith C

Locky · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2011, 22:25:02 »

Not decided weather to go yet , but the bests deals are to be had on the last day ..

bencav · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2011, 22:49:55 »

I thought the best deals would be towards the end, trouble is, I have 'normal' size needs -M helmet, L jacket, 34 waist, so bargains tend to be few and far between compared to 74 waist and xxxxl helmets!

Think I may just hang on though, as I am bound to see something I like down there!

Boots are another matter - Only TCX and Sidi seem to do a generous eu 48, and then they are the more spendy models

2112 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:36:56 »

I'm going on the first Saturday, down & back in the day. It's a bit of a slog but not too much drama, oh, unless it snows heavily like last year ! I'm in the hunt for some boots too ( Sidi ) and possibly a set of Anakee 2's if they're a decent price. A sit on the new Triumph 1200 Adventurer could also lead to a flurry of money changing hands too....

Satsuma Mick · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2011, 07:22:46 »

I'm going on the Wed. I don't expect there to be any deals then.

kafue · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:30:26 »

The show does not seem to have a trade day as previous years. It was more expensive to get in but at least you could walk around and sit on the bikes without being a sardine for the day.

Thinking of going mid week.

choppsie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:31:22 »

I'm going on the last day as this is when you are most likely to get the best cash deals from the traders!

Might have to wear my V-Strom fleece in case others from here are there on the 27th as well

Juvecu · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2011, 11:12:40 »

Will be there the last day, I get back from South Africa the day before. I'm hoping to get a good deal on a helmet and some boots (and maybe some summer gloves.) Will be there as early as possible and wearing my V-Strom.co.uk fleece so say 'Hi' if you see me (chances are I'll be walking around with longman and anyone else we might have run into along the way.)

choppsie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2011, 13:22:14 »

Nice one, I will PM you my mobile in case there's a chance of meeting up for a brew or bevvy?

Juvecu · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2011, 13:48:16 »

Why not?

Dan The Man · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2011, 14:06:39 »

Booked a ticket for the Mrs to go on the 25th (my payday) and I beleive I'm getting a pass sorted out for me for the same time too whoop whoop, going to be a large one this year!

Juvecu · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2011, 14:10:51 »

Infinity Motorcycles had a few stalls last year, one of them a big one and I think 2 smaller ones. They had the best prices on quite a few things near the end so make sure you go by them if you're looking for a bargain. A bit of haggling might get the price down another Â£10-20 even.

Firestorm · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2011, 14:40:51 »

Going on the Friday - will look out for V-Strom Fleeces and say Hi!

Chrisstrom · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2011, 22:32:53 »

I'm going on the first Sunday, taking the car so I can put all my new goodies in the boot.

Keith Cross · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2011, 22:58:15 »

Quote from: "Chrisstrom"

I'm going on the first Sunday, taking the car so I can put all my new goodies in the boot.

See you there, look me up on the Goldwing Club Stand. It will be easy to spot me as I will be the better looking one on the stand

Keith C

bradley · « **Reply #17 on:** November 07, 2011, 18:12:34 »

Remember last years show got stuck on the M25 coming home due to SNOW !

Juvecu · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2011, 14:54:14 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

Will be there the last day, I get back from South Africa the day before. I'm hoping to get a good deal on a helmet and some boots (and maybe some summer gloves.) Will be there as early as possible and wearing my V-Strom.co.uk fleece so say 'Hi' if you see me (chances are I'll be walking around with longman and anyone else we might have run into along the way.)

Landed today, will be going to the NEC tomorrow. Poke me if you see me, will have the fleece one

Dracula · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2011, 15:59:12 »

I'll be there tomorrow (sunday). No fleece though. Going on the strom, free parking in hall 1. Ful panniers and topbox, sporting v-strom stickers. Mines the filthy blue one.
Looking for bargain boots, lid, jacket, trousers and gloves and maybe an oiler of some kind.
Good old tax man!