Manchester bike show G MeX Jan 2005. [Archive] - SV650.org

BURNER

16-12-04, 11:13 PM

Anybody going?
I didin't last year but year before I got some good bargains on the sunday.
Anyway for those that don't know.....
Fri 7th Sat 8th & sun 9th of Jan 2005
Full grown peeps £10-

or visit www.bikeshoweurope.com for advance tickets and shiznit.

vtwinner

16-12-04, 11:14 PM

Oh yes and I got free tickets hoorah

16-12-04, 11:24 PM

10 quid!!

What a rip off, ill be there if my dad is going.

Not bringing the bike though, the SV is locked away for the winter, as last winter i had trouble keeping from turning into a pile of rust and corrosion.

Gone back to a cheapo (WD covered) CG for the winter.

Ill get more looks if i go on the tram :D

Ratty

16-12-04, 11:27 PM

I fancy it. Got some of my gear from thre last year. Mr vtwinner, how many free tickets???????

Ratty

timwilky

17-12-04, 11:02 AM

Oh yes and I got free tickets hoorah

Tickets ahh plural any left?

vtwinner

17-12-04, 12:09 PM

Oh yes and I got free tickets hoorah

Tickets ahh plural any left?

Got myself 4, sister in law works for a particular bike insurer, sorry mate they're all accounted for, good news is I can get tickets to all there other sponsored events next year inc the racing

kevbuck

17-12-04, 12:20 PM

I`m going
got a great deal on a roof helmet and wolf leathers last year.

PBx

17-12-04, 12:38 PM

I intend to be there. It was ok last year, worth a visit again. I'll be on the bike if the weathers half decent (I can't be lugging oversuits around all day). Coz parking is cheap and very handy :D

sv4me

20-12-04, 12:20 PM

I'll be going, buying a screen and exhaust for my new ride :) My dad got a race pipe for 99 quid last year off Carbon Can, hopefully i can too

My mate who goes on the back with me is hooked on bikes now so going to show him the best 125 chicken chasers money can buy!

M65

20-12-04, 01:01 PM

Could well be checking it out this year.

sv4me

20-12-04, 04:26 PM

Anyone know if Remus are goin to be there?

All i can remember from last year is Art and Carbon Can :?

20-12-04, 05:22 PM

I'd like to come, will check the dates - it's my first week back at work so might be busy.

21-12-04, 01:38 PM

Ill go, if somebody fancies giving me a pillion lift back to eccles.

My SV is locked away for the winter (and my dads took the key) :cry:

Ill spare myself the embarrasment of turning up on the CG :oops:

mudge32

31-12-04, 05:16 PM

Ill go, if somebody fancies giving me a pillion lift back to eccles.

Metro young man Metro :wink: Mind you I'd not want to be carrying any expensive clobber back on one :!:

BURNER

31-12-04, 05:20 PM

I think I'll go by car, let someone else drive and have a few beers while I'm there..... A recipe for financial doom methinks!

mudge32

31-12-04, 05:28 PM

Financial doom :-k Shame I need a new Shoei/Arai helmet dear :kiss: :wink: :D

Cloggsy

31-12-04, 07:15 PM

Anyone know if Remus are goin to be there?

All i can remember from last year is Art :toss: and Carbon Can :?

Ahhhh... A man after my own heart :wink:

sv4me

02-01-05, 06:06 PM

Anyone know if Remus are goin to be there?

All i can remember from last year is Art :toss: and Carbon Can :?

Ahhhh... A man after my own heart :wink:

Now now Cloggsy, what have Art ever done to you? :wink:

Im favouring either Remus or Scorpion at the minute, but will probably plump for the cheapest when I get there :)

BURNER

05-01-05, 10:54 PM

Only a few more days to go..... Hopefully it'll be dryish at least one day this weekend.

mudge32

05-01-05, 11:54 PM

Financial doom :-k Shame I need a new Shoei/Arai helmet dear :kiss: :wink: :D

Hmm...not anymore :wink: My local Honda dealer was having a sale on 2004 model Arais. Astro J's for £239 :shock: Didn't have my size in the colour I wanted, so I bought a Condor for £210 instead. Must cut up the credit card soon :oops:

BURNER

06-01-05, 12:20 AM

For that kinda money I want helmet and gloves. Which is what I need and some waterproof trousers so I ride me bike without getting soaked.

mudge32

06-01-05, 09:08 AM

For that kinda money I want helmet and gloves.

For an ARAI???? :shock: :lol:

Which is what I need and some waterproof trousers so I ride me bike without getting soaked.

Yeah, must invest in one of those suits that fold up into their own bag, allowing you to chuck it under the seat, summat like this begger Tribal (http://www.hein-gericke.com/hg-shop/eurobike/eb_content_articles_01.php?sessionID=be59f269b7df1 8056f38fa5bed0518bf@125546045&languageID=2&companyID=1&countryID=1&wgID=1&aogID=1009&agID=&augID=&productID=1001776&articleID=&labelID=6&iStart=0&referer=/hg-shop/eurobike/eb_content_products.php#)

Amanda M

06-01-05, 09:58 AM

I'll be going on saturday so if anyone else if going then let me know :D

mudge32

06-01-05, 11:29 AM

I'll be going on saturday so if anyone else if going then let me know :D

Hopefully, assuming the Manta doesn't blow up on me :lol: We need to arrange a time methinks :)

Amanda M

06-01-05, 01:49 PM

I dunno what time we'll be there. probably afternoon time. Send me a text when you're there and we'll meet up.

mudge32

06-01-05, 02:49 PM

Will do :)

Just been told be the missus, she's booked us in for a diabetes check at the local chemists @ 9am :roll: , so I'll deffo need to go to the show after the depressing results :lol:

BURNER

07-01-05, 01:23 AM

Starts tomorrow.

http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/77/77468_bikers_heaven_at_the_fast_show.html

M65

07-01-05, 07:46 AM

Prob see some of you there on Saturday

mrs fud

07-01-05, 02:38 PM

Myself and Dave are going on Sunday, if anyone is going to be there, give us a yell.

Don't buy up all the goodies, save some for us :lol:

Jo.

timwilky

07-01-05, 10:56 PM

Looks like Sunday for me and Lynne, hope it is better than last year

mudge32

08-01-05, 06:31 PM

Erm...didn't go in the end :oops:

BURNER

08-01-05, 06:38 PM

I did.
Dunno about last year but no Suzuki stand :(
Kewl Yamaha stand with all the new bikes, MT-01 and others.
Sat on the new Hornet 600, ginger version with USD forks. feels very small..
Triumph stand with Sprint ST, new Speed triple and Rocket III was the best tho.....

http://usera.imagecave.com/burnerboy/Digitalpics310.jpg

http://usera.imagecave.com/burnerboy/Digitalpics312.jpg

Bought a wave rear disc from the stealth stand, £49.99 delivered to my door. Much better than the £70- odd wanted elsewhere.

A bit quiet tho, no huge crowds except when the stunt show was on.

Was going to buy a Roof helmet for £200- but guy at the stall was a bit of an **** so I'll buy elsewhere.

mrs fud

08-01-05, 09:11 PM

Burner,
The first piccy isn't right :? it just doesn't look right :?
I know what it is...... you haven't got a tassles on your leathers. :lol: :wink:

Jo.

BURNER

09-01-05, 01:08 AM

Those were at the dry cleaners.....

sv4me

09-01-05, 06:18 PM

Went today, have to say that Speed Triple youre sat on Burner =P~ (the bike, not you :P) is that a special paintjob or does it come like that? either way, very nice

Was surprised at how many mini motos there were, theyre taking over! Had a good laugh at the fat lad falling off his trials bike, not that I could do better!

And got me a carbon fibre race pipe for the ninja for £140. All in all id say result 8)

BURNER

09-01-05, 07:37 PM

Special paint, few bodywork additions like the clock fairing, solo cowl and belly pan. Still looks good in black.
Was pretty quiet which I think is no bad thing, could see every stall and all the exhibits without hordes of folk in the way.
I'll go again next year, if anything because I like that we have a real local show and would like to see it continue for many years to come.

timwilky

10-01-05, 08:05 AM

Have to say I was very disappointed.

Nothing to get me work hardening the plastic.

M65

10-01-05, 08:19 AM

Nothing Id not seen before, but it was a new experience as I hadnt been to this particular show before. Couldnt leave empty handed though so just picked up a t-shirt.

PBx

10-01-05, 01:05 PM

Yeah, pretty much the usual stuff. I just checked that I can't reach the floor on anything except a mini moto or the raptor. I was hoping for some winter glove bargains, but the plastic stayed safe and warm, so I guess it's off to HG.

Amanda M

10-01-05, 01:22 PM

PBx

10-01-05, 01:26 PM

Amanda M

10-01-05, 01:30 PM

I'm test riding the raptor today :wink:

Blimey that was quick off the mark! :shock: The one at the show was a 650 wasn't it? The 1k has a seat hight about an inch higher :( . Let us know how it goes.

No it's the thou :twisted: I could get both feet down on it anyway which is a novelty for me.

PBx

10-01-05, 01:33 PM

No it's the thou :twisted: I could get both feet down on it anyway which is a novelty for me.

Me too (both feet - flat - erm on the ground that is)- It was a registered bike and the 1k is a 2005 model so I presumed it was the 650.

Cloggsy

11-01-05, 12:10 AM

You know you want one...

http://usera.imagecave.com/burnerboy/Digitalpics310.jpg

:twisted:

I can tell by the glint in your eyes :wink:

timwilky

12-01-05, 10:00 PM

You know you want one...

http://usera.imagecave.com/burnerboy/Digitalpics310.jpg

:twisted:

I can tell by the glint in your eyes :wink:

That aint a glint. Look at the grimace. Burner has just dropped his guts