NEC Bike show

[cpettifer]

Are you going to share this secret with us? How do you get in early and for free?  :o

Last year they sent an e-mail out saying that there were places available for special intros of the Z1000SX and the ZX10R. They happened on different days. Anyway, all you had to do was e-mail in why they should give you tickets and they chose some people to go. I got a pair of tickets. The intro to the bike was an hour before the show started, so we had 30 mins or so (after the bike intro) to wander around with hardly anyone else there. It was bliss. They were lovely hosts for the day too and gave us tea and coffee. :)

Also, it was nice to hear a bit about the bike (I went to the Z1000SX intro), even if it had a marketing slant and get a chance to sit on one not attached to the stand. I'd still quite like to test ride a Z1000SX...

If another e-mail goes out this year, I'll pop it on here with instructions. :)

[Boomer]

I'll be there on the 21st or 22nd.
Have booked both days off work so depending on the weather forecast I will decide the day and method of transport on the 20th.  ;D
I need a new lid and summer & winter gloves.
Lid will probably be a Shark Evoline 2 but need to try some others first.

[cpettifer]

I'll be there on the 21st or 22nd.
Have booked both days off work so depending on the weather forecast I will decide the day and method of transport on the 20th.  ;D
I need a new lid and summer & winter gloves.
Lid will probably be a Shark Evoline 2 but need to try some others first.

A mate of mine has the Evoline and says it's quite noisy...

[Rusty]

I have to check the dates at work too but looking as though Monday 21st is best for me .... early train from the centre of the universe (  ;D ) then up to the NEC in time for a fat boys breakfast with large tea, and spend all day trying to keep the credit card firmly in my wallet ... I know I know ... it won't work !!!
If a fair number of people are going, all be it on different dates then perhaps within this thread we can make a simple list of name, date and mobile number ... then just ring and meet up. Personally I don't mind who has my mobile number but I if there are those who DO mind then I understand and you could just PM those concerned.
What do yo think ?

[sidders1400]

Hi regarding NEC,
Me and my other half went last year although they had been heavy snow falling  on the day we still managed to get there and back safely although it was in the car. To our amazement it was very busy and we managed to get a bargain on two new helmets and jackets, but it took most of the day going around all the trade stalls playing one off another but it was worth it. we didnt see much of the show so this year we are going solely for the show not intending to buy anything !!!!!!!! but that could change !!!. We are going on Saturday the 26th if anyone else would like to meet I will gladly post my mobile, but again it will be in the car.

If any of the northern contingent are going on there bikes on Saturday 26th and want to buy a large item(s) have plenty of room in the car and would gladly bring it back up north for them.  :)

Sidders

[Lonewolf]

I've never been to this event so I'm going to make a serious effort. I'm hoping to get some Rukka gloves.

[100milesaway]

I'm really looking forward to this years show, I go every year but last year I walked round for 4 hours in a trance, I had felt ill the day before but thought  I  would be ok when I got to "Brum !!!!!! big mistake I  felt grim all day and the event just passed me bye, and to be honest I was glad to get home, so hoping for better health and a better day than last year. My shopping list includes Gore tex boots, and maybe a new jacket. Happy days ;D

[Kwikasfuki]

I might ditch the bike and take the family there on a day out.

[Martin#30]

Every year I go, and every year I come away thinking I cannot believe I just paid £25 to get into a big shop. Two weeks later I forget all that, and decide it would be a wonderful day out again.

Marketing man's dream, me  ;) 

Test ride zone was good last year, but the Ducati Supermoto thing I booked was a shockingly bad bike.

I think I am going to do the Excel one in February rather than NEC this year, as it clashes with a friend's holiday.

Martin.

[coman37]

Hi Martin,

    I absolutely agree, I dont pay an entrance fee to shop at Sainsburys, i dont pay to look around my local dealer, they both know that by showcasing their products/services that I am likely to make a purchase. Show should be free or nominal charge (and free fxxxing parking). I will only go if I am definately making a purchase as I know the show discounts can offset the entrance fee.

Coman

[stoketim]

if you are going to meet up and ride in together can someone throw a few meeting points on the table ?

[Lonewolf]

£25 :o  I didn't realise you had to pay to get in....seriously I didn't!

[100milesaway]

It's 16 sqid if you pre book, and a tenner if you are an old crock (65). ;D

[Rusty]

Well, I shall be there on Monday 21st ... booked a day off work that has been confirmed so if anyone is up there on that day and wants to meet up and say " Hello " that would be good ....  ;D
Mobile 07973 895930.

[Lonewolf]

Rusty I've booked my night shift off on Sunday 20th so I can go on the Monday 21st. weather permitting I'll be there. Last year though the snow was that deep I couldn't get off our street.