Was the NEC show really that biz?

Anybody going to Ally Pally in the new year? was it any good last year as i'm holding out for that to get some bargains! Heard about manufacturers pulling out of NEC so thats why i didn't bother!
http://www.londonmotorcycleshow.com/
Doesn't look like Suzuki are going though.

If you want bargains then the Staffordshire show is supposed to be way better than the NEC . I have not been personally but 2 friends go there each year religiously and come back with swathes of parts , jackets , tools ....... you name it . One mate got a branded Triumph Suede jacket for £20 .

Originally Posted by Jase22

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 couldnt agree more

Originally Posted by BILLY

went on saturday wasn't too bad! the supercross on the night was awesome!! well worth it!

how much extra was that?

[admin]

I normally go every year, but thought I'd give this one a miss. I didn't need any gear, so there wasn't much incentive. I'll miss the custom bikes and a free calendar from Carol Nash.

[Grant66]

Originally Posted by ED

and what's wrong with scousers?

nottin

Suppose, if they were all inside the show, the cars were safe outside

[Gazza77]

First time I've not been in about 10 years. Don't need anything, not interested in a new bike at present and no money. Same as my Dad & one of my mates who I usually go with.

If all the manufacturers had been there, I might have gone for a look, but not with so many missing. At £8 to park, £10+ to get in, plus petrol for a 300 mile round trip, it's pretty expensive for a day out.

[pookie]

The londonmotorcycle show is in excel. I think there is a separate one for ally pally

http://www.classicshows.org/AllyPally/

Originally Posted by bengrrr

Anybody going to Ally Pally in the new year? was it any good last year as i'm holding out for that to get some bargains! Heard about manufacturers pulling out of NEC so thats why i didn't bother!
http://www.londonmotorcycleshow.com/
Doesn't look like Suzuki are going though.

Originally Posted by pookie

The londonmotorcycle show is in excel. I think there is a separate one for ally pally

http://www.classicshows.org/AllyPally/

Ah maybe thats the one i'm on about. Which is the better one though
Not sure my bank account can handle both.

I went to the excel show for free in 2008, wasn't anything special, thought it was Free.