there was a slight lack of bikes there, but a lot of kit, got me new boots, and all sorts of stuff.

to be honest, its good every year.

in the last few years I've been to the NEC, the ally pally and the May BMF. Out of the lot of them, the NEC is the place for new shiny things, taking pictures etc. with the manfacturers bringing their own gear rather then relying on the dealers.

The ally pally is more about the bits shopping, with a few quid being left at the Hagon and Fuel stands last week

The BMF seems to be a mixed bunch, I end up buying kit there rather then anything else, part bits shop, part big excuse to have a natter and part trade fair.

And of interest, every year for the 10 years, all I have heard about the most recent show is that it wasn't as good as it used to be, be that NEC or BMF.

Well I have NEVER been to any of the shows mentioned and in true Rhett Butler style...


"Frankly my dear,I don't give a damn!" :wink:


Sorry folks! :oops: :)

Sad i know but i quite enjoyed the Ally Pally show, but maybe thats because i was looking for new boots and a helmet.
IMHO there were much better 'deals' to be found than at the NEC.

But I remember when it was the much better Racing and Sports motor cycle show with loads of WSB and 500 GP bikes and quite a few bikes for sale too.

chris

Ally Pally used to be called "The Road Racing And Superbike Show"That's why it used to have lots of race bikes there.Mcn run it now so it's just another arm of the Emap corporate razzmatazz.Shame really as it used to be a unique event.

I enjoyed both the NEC and Ally Pally and got good bargains at both and had a good day out with the lads.

wrong,

if you want the Nec and Ally pally combined, into one massive show goto the BMF, not only is everything alot cheaper its massive with everything you could ever want for your bike, also you can go for the day or the weekend and yes it probally would take you a weekend to do it all

Thought both shows were ok. Wanted to get some new leathers but couldn't get any small enough to fit me. Good excuse to get the choccies out!!