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Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:36 pm
by KungFooBob
Who's going?
I'm going to try and persuade the wife, she's had a four year break since the last one.
Hopefully all the shiny bikes from EICMA will be there.
I might use it as an opportunity to try and blag a deal on a new Arai too.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:41 pm
by Horse
Yup
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:42 pm
by tricol
I'm going, likely the first Sunday, the 19th.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:46 pm
by MrLongbeard
Nope, I've used this years holiday quota and I'll be buggered if I'm going during the weekend
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:47 pm
by Horse
I'm semi-retired, but I'm not going at the weekend either
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:49 pm
by Dodgy69
Think so, don't know what day though.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:54 pm
by mangocrazy
Definitely going, but not entirely sure which day. Probably midweek in an attempt to avoid the worst of the crowds.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:21 pm
by Buckaroo
Went last year and vowed to give it a miss for a few years.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:46 pm
by Dodgy69
Dodgy69 wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:49 pm
Think so, don't know what day though.
Mate just text...looking like the 20th.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:17 pm
by Skub
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:36 pm
Who's going?
I'm going to try and persuade the wife, she's had a four year break since the last one.
Hopefully all the shiny bikes from EICMA will be there.
I might use it as an opportunity to try and blag a deal on a new Arai too.
Arai are nuts money at the moment. £1400 for an RX7 now.
I've had them for years and years,but decided to try HJC this time around.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:22 pm
by KungFooBob
Skub wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:17 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:36 pm
Who's going?
I'm going to try and persuade the wife, she's had a four year break since the last one.
Hopefully all the shiny bikes from EICMA will be there.
I might use it as an opportunity to try and blag a deal on a new Arai too.
Arai are nuts money at the moment. £1400 for an RX7 now.
I've had them for years and years,but decided to try HJC this time around.
They're the same price they always were on Sportsbikeshop?
The RX7 doesn't fit me, the Quantic does.
I've managed to get £200+ off Arai list prices at shows before, I think the importer does a bit of price fixing and the resellers are not allowed to publish discounted prices of current models. However they will sell them much cheaper if you ask nicely.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:57 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
I will be attending on the 19th
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 am
by Taipan
Last bike show of any sort I went to was at the Ally Pally in the 90s. They hold no interest for rme, but i kinda wish they did and even dont get why they dont?
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:26 am
by Rockburner
Taipan wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 am
Last bike show of any sort I went to was at the Ally Pally in the 90s. They hold no interest for rme, but i kinda wish they did and even dont get why they dont?
This: I think I went to too many of them when younger.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:29 am
by Bustaspoke
Taipan wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 am
Last bike show of any sort I went to was at the Ally Pally in the 90s. They hold no interest for rme, but i kinda wish they did and even dont get why they dont?
I've only been to the NEC show once,back in the early 90's when Honda launched that NR750.A couple of my mates were going so I joined them for a day out.
The weird thing is that I've been to quite a few Stafford Classic bike shows,the difference is that at Stafford I'm usually on a quest for some scarce part or advice,the NEC is just for new stuff that I can see in the bike shop.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 am
by Horse
Taipan wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 am
Last bike show of any sort I went to was at the Ally Pally in the 90s. They hold no interest for rme, but i kinda wish they did and even dont get why they dont?
Mike Hailwood (IIRC) said "motorcyclists are boring, all they ever want to do is talk about bikes".
But, actually, shows are often boring. Oh, so it's get a bigger cc engine and you've painted a stripe on the tank ... OK, I'll go and look at the stuff I can't afford, don't need, ....
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:20 am
by Hot_Air
Horse wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:47 pm
I'm semi-retired
How can you be semi-retired when you're a celebrity in the latest SHARP newsletter?
I expected your SHARP celebrity standing would have guaranteed your place in
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, but it appears your spot has been taken by Nigel Farage.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:21 am
by Horse
Hot_Air wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:20 am
Horse wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:47 pm
I'm semi-retired
How can you be semi-retired when you're a celebrity in the latest SHARP newsletter?
I expected your SHARP celebrity standing would have guaranteed your place in
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, but it appears your spot has been taken by Nigel Farage.
Oops didn't know that was public yet
Still, my secret is safe with you
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:37 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Bustaspoke wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:29 am
Taipan wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:22 am
Last bike show of any sort I went to was at the Ally Pally in the 90s. They hold no interest for rme, but i kinda wish they did and even dont get why they dont?
I've only been to the NEC show once,back in the early 90's when Honda launched that NR750.A couple of my mates were going so I joined them for a day out.
The weird thing is that I've been to quite a few Stafford Classic bike shows,the difference is that at Stafford I'm usually on a quest for some scarce part or advice,the NEC is just for new stuff that I can see in the bike shop.
I've been to Stafford once and came to the conclusion that I was too young, thin and fit for classic bikes.
Re: Motorcycle Live 2023 at the NEC
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:28 pm
by G.P
Me and soe of the Wiltshire contingent are going on Monday 20th
