NEC motorbike show?

helpimcrap · 19 Nov 2017 at 22:10

Is it any good?

I'm going on Wednesday and I need boots and a new HJC helmet.

Could also do with gloves and a fabric jacket/trousers.

edd1e · 19 Nov 2017 at 22:33

Heading up on Sunday

Captain · 19 Nov 2017 at 23:31

Going tomorrow, will let you know what offers are on.

unKle · 20 Nov 2017 at 00:03

I'm up there Wednesday. Been told to leave my cards at home... Women

whyscotty · 20 Nov 2017 at 07:18

Please leave your cards at home - Otherwise it could turn into a very expensive day out

MowyTone · 20 Nov 2017 at 07:29

So that means just take one?

whyscotty · 20 Nov 2017 at 09:28

Correct

.one. · 20 Nov 2017 at 14:05

Last time went to the NEC must be over 20 years ago Suzuki had a prototype which now I look back had TL engine was purple I still have a picture.

Freeman · 20 Nov 2017 at 17:15

Went a few years ago. Too busy and kit is no cheaper (in fact it was more expensive) than places like SBS.

Was good to finally see what the fuss was all about but it seems to be a mediocre show that's extremely well promoted.

Captain · 20 Nov 2017 at 17:22

Got back 2 hours ago.

Some really well priced items and some actually more expensive.

Helmetcity had £50 off every helmet in stock. Shoei had up to £100 off some helmets but their best sellers, GT-air etc were the same price as online.

The best part is seeing all the beautiful women, Ducati certainly won that group, 3 in particular were stunning. :cool:

Minibiker · 20 Nov 2017 at 17:35

I go to the London one most years, Get some good deals on bike gear ad some impressive things to look at

Diddums · 20 Nov 2017 at 19:46

C'mon you lazy bums, photos!

helpimcrap · 20 Nov 2017 at 21:50

Clov!s said:
Got back 2 hours ago.

Some really well priced items and some actually more expensive.

Helmetcity had £50 off every helmet in stock. Shoei had up to £100 off some helmets but their best sellers, GT-air etc were the same price as online.

The best part is seeing all the beautiful women, Ducati certainly won that group, 3 in particular were stunning.

Cheers for your input. I used to save up all year to buy new kit for racing next year. I once had my credit card stopped at the show and they rang me up because they thought someone had stolen it because it was being used so much. Lol.

helpimcrap · 20 Nov 2017 at 21:51

whyscotty said:
Please leave your cards at home - Otherwise it could turn into a very expensive day out

But it's the one day a year I can get away with being out of control. Lol

Chuk_Chuk · 21 Nov 2017 at 17:58

Working at the stand again this year. Depending on how I feel on Friday I may go down for a browse.

Captain · 22 Nov 2017 at 05:55

Make sure you check out arenacross, it’s free and it’s a good show, 30-40 minutes long but some good stunts.

mattcrane · 22 Nov 2017 at 15:57

Wife and I are going up tomorrow for the weekend last time I went was in 1987 :eek:

helpimcrap · 22 Nov 2017 at 16:58

On way home now. It was ok, bought a helmet and boots. Was expensive £25 ticket and obvious food extortion however coffees weren't too bad at £1.60.

Talent was ropey.

Captain · 22 Nov 2017 at 17:02

I hope you bought a coffee from the Starbucks right outside?

Kreeeee · 22 Nov 2017 at 19:05

Clov!s said:
I hope you bought a coffee from the Starbucks right outside?

Starbucks do not make coffee, they make sugary soft drinks.