Birmingham NEC Bike Show

vyntax · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Karma :

Anyone going to the NEC Birmingham Bike Show this year?

I'm going between the 14th - 16th (November).

Bringing along the old man too, as he has just recently took his CBT, and enjoyed riding my NSR when he got the time... Until it got nicked of course... Sad

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

I may go this year! How much are the tickets this time around?

I dont know weather to get the train and spend £54 for a return ticket, or spend £45 on petrol and ride the 300mile rnd trip in winter? Confused

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vyntax · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Karma :

£13 a ticket!

https://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/

You can book online there!
If the weather aint too bad you should ride it! It'd be fun!

I have to take the car, for the old man, and the fact that I don't have a bike anymore!

It's about a 300 mile round trip for me too (Newcastle)!

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

/me points to outings and excursions forum!

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I will be going to the NEC in the car so if any of you needs a lift from slough let me know and we can meet up.
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm tempted to go on Preview day this year. Can anyone who has previously been on preview day recommend it?
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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hey Kev, what sorta supermoto are you looking for? Reason i ask is that i want one too, as its the only style of bike that really interests me at the moment, especially being an ex scooter rider. My Funds for a 2nd bike are somewhat limited, so its gonna be a self built job for me. The list of bikes that ive got, and are on the look out for are:
KDX250SR,KMX200,MTX200,DT200LC, or TS200R. basically under £1000 for the bike, and the same again to do the conversion into a mean street tool lol! Did want a CRM mk3, or AR, but thats like £2500-3000, so quickly forgotten again!

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hey Stevo - I may have a CRM Mk1 for sale at some point...just gotta get around to MOT'ing it again...
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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Still like the CRM's as they are probably the best 2stroke trail bike ever? I might be interested, but id ideally prefer an officially imported bike like the KMX or MTX as i think that it would be easier for obtaining spares etc. Ive had 1 KMX200 and regreted selling it, but i know its an easy bike to work on, so something similar would be good. I like the KDX250SR as its like a cheaper, less well known CRM and has a useful 40bhp std. Ive seen one for £1350 in a dealer in southhampton, but im waiting for some pics of it. I reckon that i can just about afford to buy, convert, and maintain a 2stroke single, as ive seen a TDR250 for £400, tatty, but running. I decided not to bother though, as i dont want anything thats complicated, or expensive to work on/buy parts for, and also the running costs on a TDR are a bit much i think.

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I'm after something big and silly like a cr500.
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

James and I will be going for definate - we have to get the boy some one piece leathers - that fit. (I slightly underestimated his chest size last time Embarassed

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So depending what day everyone is going I'll try to fit in around that - though I would like to get tickets booked soon.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

We will probably go mid week, Wednesday is likely. I may also go at the weekend and take my sister.

All the best

Keith
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I'll be going the first weekend I think. Yeah I know it'll be busy, and not as much discounts etc, but it'll still be cheaper than shops, and there'll be lots and lots of range and everyone one will actually have stock Smile

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Me and Paul will be there on the wednesday (19th).
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Unfortunately both James and I are busy working students (!?) and have lectures mid-week. So we'll have to go for the weekend, probably the last one (James wants to pay as little as possible for his leathers!).
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I'm not going the same time as Bella! I don't think my ear's stopped ringing from last years.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

would like to go, as i need all new kit, but i wont be able to get this stupid cast through leathers Crying or Very sad

im also poor, and a cripple Razz

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Yea, this is what I'm trying to tell James.....

YOU try!

Unfortunately, we do have lectures all week, which is annoying. If I could miss them then that would be fine, but unfortunately we can't. I'd go on the Monday or Friday, but James spends these days chopping up dead people.
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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

You can't miss lectures?

/me walks off in discust muttering something about students attending lectures, whats all that about. It was all different in my day Laughing

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Down side is that this year there are not going to be as many trade stands there.

All the best

Keith
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amnesia · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Karma :

Hopefully my house sale will be confirmed by then and I will have a budget of more than £30 for a set of leathers, gloves, boots and a lid.

Either that or I may have to go on the game. I should be able to afford a pair of cheap gloves at next year's show.
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Major_Grooves · The Doctor Joined: 10 May 2002 Karma :

My lass and I will be there on the 15th and 16th if anyone fancies meeting up. We're heading up there by National Express. Confused