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is this worth going to? http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.a rticle&resourceId=1343287&articleCategory=MCN-EXTRA_MCN-LONDON-MOTORCYCLE-SHOW
if i'm after some deals on parts, esp a new can :D . am i better off going at the beginning of the show when the traders will have more stock in, or at the end and try to pick up a last minute deal?
is anybody else planning to go? i'm likely to be with 2/3 others, non SV types but happy to meet up for a coffee/beer etc..
Will.
i might be going - not 100 percent yet tho .
Carsick
10-01-05, 12:19 PM
I'm almost certainly going.
A Hornet riding friend from Soton should be going, and with any luck a few others (maybe even SVers) should be going too.
With regards to cans. Most of the big companies, dont carry stock and prefer mail order. Its only people like the all in one sellers that have stock. As for pricing, in my experience, theres not much difference nowadys.
I sahll be there both weekends, helping out on a certain well know exhaust manufacturers stand :D
Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 12:48 PM
Anyone know if there are likely to be any good deals on leathers?
Anyone know if there are likely to be any good deals on leather underpants?
:shock: Not that kind of show Jordan! Sheesh!
wyrdness
10-01-05, 12:57 PM
I want to go, since it's only about 15 mins from home. Not sure which day yet, but probably on a weekend. I went a few years ago and wasn't terribly impressed, but I'd like a look at the new Triumphs.
no money so won't be going as it'll only annoy me when I see something I want :lol:
It's fine for a look round but is nowhere near as big/good as the NEC. As for bargains, I think you'll be lucky to find very much.
Am I going? Yes. ;)
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Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 01:07 PM
Mmmm, perhaps I should just order some leathers elsewhere then...
no money so won't be going as it'll only annoy me when I see something I want :lol:
know that feeling
Mr Toad
10-01-05, 02:31 PM
I'm planning on going, not sure which day tho
I need a leather jacket if I'm to do any track days next summer :shock:
Nick762
10-01-05, 02:36 PM
no money so won't be going as it'll only annoy me when I see something I want :lol:
What he said :(
Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 03:20 PM
I'm planning on going, not sure which day tho
I need a leather jacket if I'm to do any track days next summer :shock:
Dont you need a whole new set of gear? Jacket n trousers have to zip together all the way round.
I'm planning on going, not sure which day tho
I need a leather jacket if I'm to do any track days next summer :shock:
Dont you need a whole new set of gear? Jacket n trousers have to zip together all the way round.
That's my understanding as well. One piece or full zip together minimum!
Try Ron Haslam race school. The provide the bikes and the leathers.
BaggaZee
10-01-05, 03:33 PM
All the way round? Why do some jackets etc. come with half zips then?!
Hmm, I'm hoping to fit my Hein Gericke zip (all the way round) to my AlpineStars jacket (existing goes 2/3 way round) for this. Will this do?
Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 04:04 PM
All the way round? Why do some jackets etc. come with half zips then?!
Because not all bikers do track days, so why would you want something more restrictive.
BaggaZee
10-01-05, 04:13 PM
I was thinking that you wouldn't zip together at all other than for the track.
An assumption based on....
...erm...
...nothing whatsoever! :roll:
wyrdness
10-01-05, 04:39 PM
no money so won't be going as it'll only annoy me when I see something I want :lol:
know that feeling
It's a d@mn expensive show too. At weekends it's £14 on the door. Even the £10 advance tickets are still a bit expensive for what it is. I might go on the first Sunday as there's a farmers market there too.
wyrdness
10-01-05, 04:41 PM
All the way round? Why do some jackets etc. come with half zips then?!
Because not all bikers do track days, so why would you want something more restrictive.
My Frank Thomas leathers have all the way round zips, plus a short 6" zip at the back. Not sure if that's for extra security or for if you don't want to zip all the way round.
no money so won't be going as it'll only annoy me when I see something I want :lol:
know that feeling
It's a d@mn expensive show too. At weekends it's £14 on the door. Even the £10 advance tickets are still a bit expensive for what it is. I might go on the first Sunday as there's a farmers market there too.
Getting a new plough for the harley ? :lol: :lol: sorry couldn't resist
Mr Toad
10-01-05, 05:00 PM
Dont you need a whole new set of gear? Jacket n trousers have to zip together all the way round.
I've got Belstaff trousers, which have a zip all the way round (and a half zip as well). I need to try them out with various jackets until I find one that works with the zip - and that fits over my back protector. I know Belstaff jackets will fit the trousers - just need to find the right size :D
Are there any standards for leathers for track days, like with Helmets :?: I'm assuming I'll be OK with a full zip
Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 06:57 PM
Dont you need a whole new set of gear? Jacket n trousers have to zip together all the way round.
I've got Belstaff trousers, which have a zip all the way round (and a half zip as well). I need to try them out with various jackets until I find one that works with the zip - and that fits over my back protector. I know Belstaff jackets will fit the trousers - just need to find the right size :D
Are there any standards for leathers for track days, like with Helmets :?: I'm assuming I'll be OK with a full zip
Ahh. I've got a Belstaf montana, which cost silly money, and much to my irritation it doesnt zip up all the way round :x
Anyone know if there are likely to be any good deals on leathers?
Got a set of Alpinestars jacket and trousers at the weekend from J&S in New Malden only £420 :shock: but the jacket had been reduced by well over £100. Even better my wife paid as she promised me soem form Christmas and Birthday combined plus she wants me to be safe (so I can go faster :twisted: ).
CoolGirl
10-01-05, 07:05 PM
Are there any standards for leathers for track days, like with Helmets :?: I'm assuming I'll be OK with a full zip
not that I'm aware of. 100% bikes require that you have either one piece or zip-together 2 piece and they check you over in the pit lane before letting you out on the track to make sure you're zipped up properly.
Getting back to the Bike Show, I went last year and got some cracking deals (all the bits from Renegade for a shade over £400, Dainese race jacket for £120, free bits from Skidmarx.....). Being very cheeky and fluttering my eyelashes worked very well!
Being very cheeky and fluttering my eyelashes worked very well!
Didn't work for me at the NEC.............. harumph :evil:
:wink:
coombest
10-01-05, 07:14 PM
I'll probably be going at some point...
Hopefully by then i should have some cash in my hand to replace all my smashed up/sut-off kit!!!
:roll:
wyrdness
10-01-05, 07:32 PM
It's a d@mn expensive show too. At weekends it's £14 on the door. Even the £10 advance tickets are still a bit expensive for what it is. I might go on the first Sunday as there's a farmers market there too.
Getting a new plough for the harley ? :lol: :lol: sorry couldn't resist
Yep. How did you know? :D
Mmmm, perhaps I should just order some leathers elsewhere then...
Jordan, its always worth going. You can nevr tell with these things from one year to another. the 03 NEC is thought was pants compared to 04's.
Its worth the small trip to see for yourself init. The trick is, to know what you want, and a rough price you want to pay, then haggle :D Dont be swayed by the hundreds of leathers that you see, that may look good, but are crap.
Being very cheeky and fluttering my eyelashes worked very well!
And that was just with her personal shopper. Gawd knows what other deals she got ;)
Flamin_Squirrel
10-01-05, 08:19 PM
Heh, I've no idea what price is good :wink:
Jelster
10-01-05, 08:24 PM
It is (or was) called the "Sports & Superbike show" and as such there is more of a trend towards racing and tuning parts. Some of the smaller companies go and if you look around you can get yourself a good deal.
2 years ago Nick got a decent end can for £80.00
The Middlesex Massive will be in attendance.
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Baldyman
10-01-05, 08:28 PM
I'm planning on going, not sure which day tho
I need a leather jacket if I'm to do any track days next summer :shock:
Si, I'm up for 29/30th or 5th, but off to a SOC barbie on 6th. Let me know if you choose one of these dates.
.... but off to a SOC barbie on 6th....
Is that the SOC barbie on the A272 ?
I'm planning on going to Ally Pally - and possibly the SOC barbie on the A272.
Baldyman
11-01-05, 07:25 PM
.... but off to a SOC barbie on 6th....
Is that the SOC barbie on the A272 ?
I'm planning on going to Ally Pally - and possibly the SOC barbie on the A272.
Certainly is ;-) My Emoticons are not working ;-(
I'm coming down with some of SOC Western
.... but off to a SOC barbie on 6th....
Is that the SOC barbie on the A272 ?
Certainly is ;-) My Emoticons are not working ;-(
I'm coming down with some of SOC Western
Sounds like it will be busy !
Hope to see you there - I'll probably still have my K1 SVS (blue/standard)
I went 2 years ago as only live round the corned and thought it was good for kit. Like the others said, not really a patch on the NEC, but I wasnt really expecting it to be. I got a set of all right JTS leathers for 200 squid, still wearing them so all good (though a little tighter than they were when I bought them, but I dont think I can blame JTS for that!).
They only zip half way round but ive never been pulled up about it on any trackdays ive done.
I thought the display of bikes at Ally Pally was pretty poor though, not many manufacturers turned up, and even those that did didnt bring many bikes!
I would still go again this year, but my flippin holiday coincides with it so I cant make it. O well, you wont hear me complaining too much from the beach in Florida........
The Polarbear
29-01-05, 08:12 PM
I am going tomorrw (Sunday 30th).
If you are around the Suzuki stand and see a plump/fattish bloke with short crop mousey hair and glasses with a girly with dark red hair and large breasts - that will be me!!! Come and say "are you into Penguins?" :lol:
ps: in my experience, the BMF at Peterborough is better for kit at rock bottom stupid prices but Ally Pally has great atmosphere!
So to all of you who have been so far? How was it? I am looking at going on the 5th! Any good deals to be had?
Muttley
31-01-05, 01:58 AM
I've got Belstaff trousers, which have a zip all the way round (and a half zip as well). I need to try them out with various jackets until I find one that works with the zip
Why not just buy the jacket you like and change the zip (either on the jacket, trousers or both)?
For trackdays you don't need matching set 2 pieces, just have to have the two halves attached by zip.
I went on both days (Working there) All i found that i want is one of these
http://www.beaudrymotorsports.com/images/ben/ben_cafe_racer_tnt.jpg
Nothing more, nothing less.
I thank you :D
wyrdness
31-01-05, 10:29 AM
I went on both days (Working there) All i found that i want is one of these
http://www.beaudrymotorsports.com/images/ben/ben_cafe_racer_tnt.jpg
Nothing more, nothing less.
I thank you :D
Well, it was the best looking bike in the show, so you obviously have taste, sir. Any idea how much it costs? I didn't dare ask.
I wouldn't think much of it, if I'd only seen this photo. The actually bike itself is absolutely beautiful.
It went like this
Me: How much for the cafe racer
Mitch: If you have to ask you cant afford it
Me: Well i can afford it, just want to know if i can afford 2?
Mitch: *laughs* good reply, £25k to you then
Me: Damn, one and a half then, oh, just throw in a Tornado instead
So then 25 grand, and only 25 being brought into the uk.
Shinsei Jutsu
31-01-05, 10:53 AM
I went on both days (Working there) All i found that i want is one of these
http://www.beaudrymotorsports.com/images/ben/ben_cafe_racer_tnt.jpg
Nothing more, nothing less.
I thank you :D
Was nice, but better with that nice model sitting on it too!! now that was niiice!!!! Any pictures V?
So to all of you who have been so far? How was it? I am looking at going on the 5th! Any good deals to be had?
And...? :?:
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