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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:37 pm
I've been to Stafford once and came to the conclusion that I was too young, thin and fit for classic bikes.

I like Stafford especially the race paddock full of old race bikes,had a good chat Ferry Brouwer one year when he was involved with the Yamaha historic race team.Then there's stands full of stuff that I'm interested in although even the Electrex people couldn't sort out anything for my XT600 unobtainium pick up...

I got incredibly bored of the bike show, and haven't been for a small age.

I'm likely going this year though, purely because bike shops STILL appear to be really crap at having a range of women's leathers to try on in stock (God forbid you want anything without fucking pink bits), and I could really do with some new ones.

Sunny wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:40 pm I got incredibly bored of the bike show, and haven't been for a small age.

I'm likely going this year though, purely because bike shops STILL appear to be really crap at having a range of women's leathers to try on in stock (God forbid you want anything without fucking pink bits), and I could really do with some new ones.

The stock for men's leathers in most shops isn't a great deal better.

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:22 pm

Sunny wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:40 pm I got incredibly bored of the bike show, and haven't been for a small age.

I'm likely going this year though, purely because bike shops STILL appear to be really crap at having a range of women's leathers to try on in stock (God forbid you want anything without fucking pink bits), and I could really do with some new ones.

The stock for men's leathers in most shops isn't a great deal better.

I don't doubt it, but I'd argue it's considerably crapper for those of us with boobs - there's a biggish J&S opened up not far from me and it's got loads of riding gear, and then a tiny corner for 'ladies' with about three things in it.

Sunny wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:31 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:22 pm

Sunny wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:40 pm I got incredibly bored of the bike show, and haven't been for a small age.

I'm likely going this year though, purely because bike shops STILL appear to be really crap at having a range of women's leathers to try on in stock (God forbid you want anything without fucking pink bits), and I could really do with some new ones.

The stock for men's leathers in most shops isn't a great deal better.

I don't doubt it, but I'd argue it's considerably crapper for those of us with boobs - there's a biggish J&S opened up not far from me and it's got loads of riding gear, and then a tiny corner for 'ladies' with about three things in it.

Trust me, men can have boobs, I don't want them but eating too much has given me moobs.

Potter wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:50 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 pm I will be attending on the 19th

I'll probably bump into you at some point.

Wear a pink carnation so he can spot you... or The Hat.

KungFooBob wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:51 pm

Potter wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:50 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 pm I will be attending on the 19th

I'll probably bump into you at some point.

Wear a pink carnation so he can spot you... or The Hat.

And have the boobs out.

Potter wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:50 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 pm I will be attending on the 19th

I'll probably bump into you at some point.

Probably, we usually bump it into each other

Silent p?

Potter wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:50 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 pm I will be attending on the 19th

I'll probably bump into you at some point.

Watch out for the Moobs!

I’m going, mainly cos I’m being paid for it!! I’m on the company stand. I’m the good looking one!! 24th I’m there. If I’m not around look in the nearest bar!!
Mick

Right, we have tickets.

I'm thinking the last Friday (24th) might be a good way to use up a day of spare leave and avoid the weekend crowds while also being close enough to the end to snaffle a bargain or two...

I didn't think much of the XSR900GP, it looks worse in real life than the pictures, riding position is very 1989 EXUP.

Best value bike I saw was the 4 cylinder ZX4RR, or whatever the new Kawasaki is called, a good spec sports bike for under £9K with 80bhp, the 600 is another £3K, and the 1000 another £8K

There on Tuesday for a wander round, don't suppose I'll be buying much though ....

Potter wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:08 pm

Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:06 pm I didn't think much of the XSR900GP, it looks worse in real life than the pictures, riding position is very 1989 EXUP.

Best value bike I saw was the 4 cylinder ZX4RR, or whatever the new Kawasaki is called, a good spec sports bike for under £9K with 80bhp, the 600 is another £3K, and the 1000 another £8K

I thought it looked ace, a 1989 Exup riding position is a good description, that's what I was hoping for.

Didn't spend much time on the Kwaka stand, there as some sort of interview going open when I was trying to look at the retro ZX10RRs and I didn't want to get in the way.

We got free cakes and coffee on the Kawasaki stand so spent a bit of time there.

Went today. Same old thing really but certain brands are definitely upping their game, nice colours aswel.

Nothing to see at Suzuki. Honda ok, Kawasaki ok, Yamaha best of the Japs. MT09 colour on show not to my liking, turquoise wheels i think. Headlamp was ok. Imo.





Triumph had some really nice bikes. Think the tiger 900 or 950 gt looked very nice. 400 scramblers were nice.





2 stroke Langen were there and I thought it looked ace, wish I could of heard it.








Norton v4 looked nice, as did the MV, Top prize for exhaust design by a mile.










But right up and possibly winning the prizes for me was bmws 1000xr. Paintwork looked lovely, they also had the full fat one, superb.









and finally the real stars or the show.

Good day had but traffic was a bloody nightmare.

The M 1000XR. I was kind of curious
27K !!!

Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:26 pm The M 1000XR. I was kind of curious
27K !!!

The base model Ford Focus is £28.5k

It doesn't have anywhere near 200bhp.

Went a ride over on the bike this morning, free indoor bike parking was nice. BMW , Triumph, Ducati and Yamaha stands were the highlights for me. Loved the new BMW f900gs in the flesh as I thought I would.
Hadn't been for years so it was a nice way to spend a few hours

Been about 5 years since I last was at the NEC Bike show so went there today ,little disappointing. Plenty of bikes, nice to look at but as I got a new bike in January not looking to change it yet. Not a lot of quality clothing etc did purchase some winter gloves and also had moulds taken for new ear plugs, but I don't think I will go again bikes I can check out with the dealers for free kit is available through the internet or local shops which are a little more relaxed and if there is an issue you can go back easily and get it sorted.