Was the NEC show really that biz?

Yes is the answer. Full of cr@ppy clothing shops and cheap tat helmets.

Honda didn't show, Ducati might as well not have bothered, no Aprillia, no Benelli, no Harley (although that isn't all bad). Disappointing to say the least.

Even the skirt was a bit ropey.

Hope you don't think I'm putting a downer on it for you lot that are going on Wednesday, but it is poo. I could actually be saving you some money.

I thought it was pants last year, and this year with even fewer manufacturers I haven't even entertained the idea of going for a moment!

Pay to get into a market basically!

So exactly the same as the last few years then.

Benelli hasn't got any new models to show.

[cymroboi]

went there on saturday ,after all the lads said they had a good day last year ,it was a first time for me !!! and a defo last time as well.i was looking for some riding gear, gloves and a few bits and bobs ,but to tell you the truth they were not much cheaper if any , than you can get in the local bike shop ,as jase22 said a few of the big boys like aprillia and harley were not there ,but im sure its down to the state of the country at the moment !!

Originally Posted by Daimo

So exactly the same as the last few years then.

No, it was worse.

I didn't bother this year either. i didn't really need anything TBH, but you can get most stuff cheaper on t'internet. i would have liked to get some ultimate ears moulds done but it's not worth going all the way there just for that.

Jase... I already got ticket lol.

Cheers for the heads up though. I got to say 2 years ago when I last went I wasnt that bothered... We'll see though.

Honda couldnt afford to go this year, tsssk bet they couldnt be bothered, im goin there on thr 6th i got my leathers there last year from George White, Frank thomas 2 piece mix and match for £200 (could be more cant remember) and they chucked in a decent disk lock, helmet bag and something else, and the leathers have been fine all through summer

I do not much in the way of bike gear atm, the bits I do need HG r close to where I live I know the guys in there so I'm not just going shopping whenever I go there.

For me there are a lot closer shows, if I'm free I'll check them out next yr. I rode in the rain/downpour Sunday got to my folks place totally dry, my leathers r great so why replace it?

[Mej]

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