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TheRamJam
18-01-12, 11:08 AM
http://www.scottishmotorcycleshow.com/

Anyone going?

Am looking to buy a new lid so am hoping i'll pick up a bargain on a new Shoei XR1100 while am there :)
Kilted Ginger
18-01-12, 11:27 AM
I'll be there, probably on the IAM stand.
JamesMio
18-01-12, 12:04 PM
Normally take a trundle up every couple of years, missed last year so might well make it this time around.

Almost certainly will have been out in the mighty 'Burgh the night before, almost certainly will spend most of the day hanging out of my ass, and almost certainly will buy another 'bargain' that I had no real need for before going!

See you there!
JamesMio
18-01-12, 12:09 PM
PS - Marc, if I STILL haven't remembered to post you up them brake pads by then, feel free to give me a sarky reminder and I'll bring them up to the show with me (if I remember!)
carelesschucca
18-01-12, 12:19 PM
I doubt I'll be going went last year and was fairly disapointed with the whole thing. I did however pick my new bike because of it. But I don't really need anything or want anything so I'll give it a miss.
TheRamJam
18-01-12, 12:29 PM
I skipped last year's so thought i'd give it a go this year seeing as i need a new lid and may come away with a bargain!

Plus its a chance to see just how ugly the Panigale really is :-)
on yer bike
18-01-12, 03:18 PM
I'm only going if theres another bogof on the tickets this year, its just not worth the cost
STRAMASHER
18-01-12, 03:24 PM
Have not been in 2 or 3 years so I quite fancy a jump about and a poke around on the new stuff.

All I'll be picking up is a placcy pint and the sniffles though.:(:mrgreen:
TheRamJam
18-01-12, 03:45 PM
Tickets are £12 per adult if pre booked or £16 at the door.

Senior tickets (65 and over) £7 pre booked or £12 at the door.

All transactions are subject to a £1.50 transaction charge (this is per transaction, not per ticket)
appollo1
19-01-12, 11:12 PM
i haven't been for a couple of years so will probably head there this year for a look around. My kids love going and sitting on all the bikes.
TheRamJam
20-01-12, 08:41 AM
yeah yeah ricky, don't lie you love sitting on all the bikes to and the candy floss :-)
TEC
21-01-12, 10:24 PM
Anyone going?
Yes I'll be there to answer questions about my bike :cool:
appollo1
23-01-12, 07:47 PM
yeah yeah ricky, don't lie you love sitting on all the bikes to and the candy floss :-)


pmsl I can never get on the bikes cause the kids are always pushing past me to get on them. i always feel really emabarrassed as there are people trying to sit on them but can't as my kids are on them.

wife eats the candy floss not me!!
JamesMio
23-01-12, 09:44 PM
Oh well, looks like we're away at a wedding that weekend. Suppose it'll not kill me to miss it 2 years on the bounce.
TheRamJam
27-02-12, 02:32 PM
Tickets booked. Not long now. Hope its a fairly decent day weatherwise, might be able to go a wee pootle afterwards :-)
AJC
27-02-12, 02:38 PM
Pretty likely to be going to this, will decide in the week leading up to it i reckon. Also considering a new helmet, should have bought one of the Arai or Shoei ones at the Birmingham show for £100 really...
TEC
09-03-12, 06:15 PM
Weathers not looking to bad this year for a change ;)

But if you are going to venture over and use the Forth Road Bridge, be aware there are major roads works on it this weekend, contraflow on Saturday and Sunday up to midday and the 40mph restriction on the M9 spur :rolleyes:
JamesMio
09-03-12, 11:24 PM
Oh well, turns out it looks like I might actually make this on Sunday after all, may well see a few of you bods there.
STRAMASHER
10-03-12, 09:31 AM
Being chauffered over today. Not been for a coupla years.

Hopefully weather is dry to watch chief mentalist, Kevin Carmicheal.

Also a few scoops and expensive chips and some seat n switchgear testing, and plastic tapping of the new shiney shiney.

Probably only pick up the sniffles, right enuff. :)
RACEFIT_GLADDY
10-03-12, 11:14 AM
Have a look at the new MV Brutale if they have a stand there, i got offered free tickets up there, but its a long way up to Scotland for a bike show!
Bri w
10-03-12, 11:16 AM
We'll be venturing north of the Border tomorrow for a wee visit. Hopefully pick up a paddock stand and try and find some gloves I'm comfortable with. Sadly I'll have the Treasurer with me...
STRAMASHER
10-03-12, 05:06 PM
Have a look at the new MV Brutale if they have a stand there, i got offered free tickets up there, but its a long way up to Scotland for a bike show!

The last time I saw new mv's or even aprilias there was about 10 yr ago!

No bm stand ( i must be getting old) either. Spent most time fawning over the "classics" (early 70's to mid 80's lovelies)... That confirms it then! Sam Brown belt imminent :)


Think I'll be giving it a by for a few year again.

Ton of gear though Bri.

Away to sniff my Nick Sanders book then watch the DVD......:)
TheRamJam
11-03-12, 06:26 PM
Thought it was ok really, but the £12 asking price is a bit steep though!

There were some bargains to be had on gear if you were looking. My brother got a MSS Kawasaki Fleece for £20. I got my self a Suzuki top also £20 (pics below). Alpinestars SMX Plus boots were £190 and selected Shoei XR1100 lids for £315 ;)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Scottish%20Motorcycle%20Show/DSC_0957.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Scottish%20Motorcycle%20Show/DSC_0958.jpg

Here are the rest of the pics for those who don't have Facebook

LINKY (http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/Scottish%20Motorcycle%20Show/?albumview=slideshow)
JamesMio
11-03-12, 07:03 PM
I was really disappointed with the standard of stuff on sale this year, almost every stall seemed to be peddling cheap, tacky crap.

Lots of nice shiny things to sit on though, just about made it worth the trip.
Bri w
11-03-12, 07:17 PM
Had a decent day, and good company in Littleoldman2... mustn't forget to mention the Treasurer who stopped me spending.

Nice to see BigSteve and Ben from Aberdeen.

Said hello to RamJam but he ignored me...
TheRamJam
11-03-12, 07:20 PM
Had a decent day, and good company in Littleoldman2... mustn't forget to mention the Treasurer who stopped me spending.

Nice to see BigSteve and Ben from Aberdeen.

Said hello to RamJam but he ignored me...

Apologies Bri, am usually a nice chap

Think am going deaf anyways :confused:

Note to self invest in some ear plugs :D
Bri w
11-03-12, 07:24 PM
Apologies Bri, am usually a nice chap

Think am going deaf anyways :confused:

Note to self invest in some ear plugs :D


Only kidding bud ;):D
littleoldman2
11-03-12, 08:38 PM
Had a great day with Bri and the Treasurer many thanks, what a lovely couple.
Put up a few photos on FB and made the album "public", no pics of shiny new bikes as they were all covered in folk. Lots of Kwac triples also a CB400/4 for Bri
link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4717668&type=1
(edit) or https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362400903792064.89020.100000664717668&type=1&l=dc22b0d88e
Will get them up on to the site later as I'm worn out.
TheRamJam
11-03-12, 09:08 PM
Had a great day with Bri and the Treasurer many thanks, what a lovely couple.
Put up a few photos on FB and made the album "public", no pics of shiny new bikes as they were all covered in folk. Lots of Kwac triples also a CB400/4 for Bri
link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4717668&type=1
Will get them up on to the site later as I'm worn out.

Says your link is unavailable :-?
Bri w
11-03-12, 09:10 PM
Says your link is unavailable :-?

Weird... I looked at it 10mins ago but now its as you say. Wonder if its coz someone else is looking at it:confused:
littleoldman2
11-03-12, 09:26 PM
Have no idea how to check, what the problem is. Tried it myself from the forum when I posted it and it worked OK but now doesn't. Works OK via FB. Will get them onto photobucket or similar ASAP.
littleoldman2
11-03-12, 09:26 PM
BTW did recheck and it is public.
littleoldman2
11-03-12, 09:51 PM
Try this link https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=d8526e29e3e0879d&resid=D8526E29E3E0879D!284&parid=D8526E29E3E0879D!107&authkey=!ALbsMhLGd0ZWS4U
or https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362400903792064.89020.100000664717668&type=1&l=dc22b0d88e
appollo1
11-03-12, 10:19 PM
my plans for going this year were ruined with Mrs A and young Miss A both not feeling very well and didn't want to risk getting caught out with long queues for the ladies toilets!!

Sun was shining today but i didn't even get a chance to get out on my bike today :(

just looked at your pics on FB. some crackin pics of some very nice classics.
Steph1972
12-03-12, 01:05 AM
Try this link https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=d8526e29e3e0879d&resid=D8526E29E3E0879D!284&parid=D8526E29E3E0879D!107&authkey=!ALbsMhLGd0ZWS4U
or https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362400903792064.89020.100000664717668&type=1&l=dc22b0d88e

Thank you for sharing the fab pictures. I missed the event this year again, however it is great to see you had a good time and took some wonderfull pics.

Cheers, Steph.
dawn07
13-03-12, 04:42 PM
Thank you for sharing the fab pictures. I missed the event this year again, however it is great to see you had a good time and took some wonderfull pics.

Cheers, Steph.

Ditto! Dx:D
BIGSTEVE
21-03-12, 10:37 PM
Was good to meet you again Bri! Was funny seeing you out of the blue, even if I did call ya mike;) good with faces, rubbish with names!