Did I pick up a bargain or did I spend too much today?

[JonB]

Hello, I went to the NEC and I ended up buying some boots. I won't be wearing until I get a bike worthy of them being worn, my moped doesn't justify boots right now.

I got these Sidi ones for £99 from the J&S Stall. Was it a good price?
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[Silver]

Yes, a bargain. Northernlass has the same boots and paid £105 for them, which is still cheaper than we've seen anywhere else. They seem to be about £115 normally.

[mchaggis]

Hrm, I'm going to the NEC tomorrow (Sunday)... Can anyone recommend a good brand of gloves to look for decent discounts on? My old (barely eight months old ) gloves are looking decidedly old and battered having been crashed in four times. For all they have a waterproof membrane (now visible through the seam which is undoing itself...) it seems really cack, not really remotely waterproof.
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[Villers]

I bought a similar pair from ebay for £70, but they were a bit more sporty (calf sliders, toe sliders etc.). Sidi are expensive so i'd have expected you to pay another 25-30 quid for a pair like that! They look spot on too mate, good choice!

[JonB]

Seeing as bargains are to be had everywhere at the NEC, next year I have decided I will buy a leather outfit at next years show.
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[Jammy-G]

[mattsmith95]

That's a bargin, well spotted

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[McJamweasel]

They are good boots, I've had 2 pairs. Comfy enough for walking around in and nice and walm with it.

Just don't crash in them (especially when they are only 3 days old ) - although they do their job they don't last too well.

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[dodsi]

I was at the NEC today, picked up a nice blue frank thomas jacket for £100 (or a penny short of)

and got the honda riding simulator too 138mph

[Yeti]

i was at the NEC on friday there was totty everywhere! but apart from the girls i didnt think there was many bargains to be had! if you want cheap equipment go to bueali bike show its on usually in june or july but u will get some real bargains there!
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[mchaggis]

[Mr.Everready]

[Lone-Wolf]

[strag]

[NickD]

Sidi 'black rain evo', list at 135 quid rrp, so you did ok. My brother bought some, and 2 years down the line they're still 100% waterproof, and still look great.
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[ZaphodBeeble]

I'd say it was an OK price, not a bargain. My bro paid £109 a year ago for the same boots.
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[sychosis]

I don't know really, cause I only paid £110 for sidi vertebra 2's last year.
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[Lone-Wolf]

[stevo as b4]

I definately spent much to much! in fact im considering banning myself from future NEC shows in the interests of my overdraft limit!
I got:
Dainese winter gloves £55
Fog City £13
Akropavic titanium can with removable baffle £310
Pirelli Diablo Corsa's £165
K&N filter from Straightline Racing stand for £38
(guys at Straightline are very helpful and friendly, i have been advised to go for a Factory jet kit, instead ofa Dynojet kit, as they are about £20 cheaper, and apparently much eaiser to fit, even though i wont be fitting it myself)

Ive also got waiting to go on my bike:
HEL s/s brake line kit, Factory ignition advancer, EBC HH pads, and a dark smoked screen.

Just need about another £250 to get my MOT,Tax, tyres fitted and have the bike set up/dynoed at BSD or somewhere?

[jonboy]

[Mr.Everready]