Bike Show time again....who's going and what's getting eyeballed...purchased...licked...touched..????????
Me. Going on the 16th. Buying nowt.
Not going this year as I'm away (Valencia GP). Hope all that do have a great time.
Did the classic car show last Friday at the same venue...... it was huge..... managed to get around it once and did nearly 10K walking...... Historically the bike show has been bigger, so make sure you take some comfy walking shoes kids!!
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on November 12, 2019, 10:03:26 AMNot going this year as I'm away (Valencia GP). Hope all that do have a great time.
Cheers.
If you haven't been to the Valencia GP before, and want to see some Spanish madness, go to Chestè on the Friday or Saturday night. Chestè is the next town up on the railway line from the circuit. Enjoy Valencia and the racing.
Going Monday or Tuesday. Interested in potential Explorer replacement but just tyre kicking. New Africa Twin, V-Strom, Guzzi V85, XR etc.
Will look at helmets but who knows. A few big expenses coming up that have priority and more deserving than a new bike.
Going on the last Sunday 24th with fastas.
Looking at speed triple rs,and Z H2 with a view to changing the S1000r next year. Not sure yet.
Don't need much else but you never know what may tempt me once I'm there!!
Quote from: 636steve on November 12, 2019, 07:46:37 PMGoing on the last Sunday 24th with fastas.
Looking at speed triple rs,and Z H2 with a view to changing the S1000r next year. Not sure yet.
Don't need much else but you never know what may tempt me once I'm there!!
I'd hold out for the Speed Triple 1160 that's imminent.
Z H2 is on my radar...but one day I like...others I don't...but sitting on it and seeing it in the flesh will help the decision making
Quote from: Alzo on November 12, 2019, 08:16:19 PMI'd hold out for the Speed Triple 1160 that's imminent.
Z H2 is on my radar...but one day I like...others I don't...but sitting on it and seeing it in the flesh will help the decision making
Been reading about the 1160 will certainly be worth waiting for to see what it's like.
Yep. keep having changes of opinion on the Z H2, but hopefully seeing it will make my mind up one way or the other.
Going on 16th to meet up with my best mate from back home. Interested to see the ZH2 and new SDR but ain't replacing the bike next year unless a mega deal comes along.
All my vehicles are currently languishing in the deprecation dip on their PCPs so no funds available really.
Need a new car next year so that's priority really.
Probably wont go a Idont need or want anything and its an expensive look about.
Quote from: Neio79 on November 13, 2019, 08:04:04 AMProbably wont go a Idont need or want anything and its an expensive look about.
Should have done Tickets for Troops innit. Two free tickets from them. Cheap train fare. Bob's your uncle. Social day out.
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on November 13, 2019, 02:42:20 PMSocial day out.
That's what I said to him about the upcoming Support Jezza rally, but he was having none of it........
I said social day out, not communist scum day out
Social/socialist...... it's not the same if it needs explaining.
Anyway, I thought it was mildly amusing.... sorry for triggering you..... again.....
Bike show. No thanks
Lovely to finally meet the lunchtime legend Alzo and the rest of the gang.
Good show - some good stuff, some abominations, of which the new H2 Z and Fireblade topped the "fucking horrible" list.
Impressed the the Ducati's, MVs and CCMs. The RS660 Aprilia is a 2021 model so want there.
Good day out although the loss of sight I've suffered from looking at the H2 Z will take months to recover.
Only just seen this and realised it was this weekend - fiddle sticks. Might pop over tomorrow
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on November 16, 2019, 03:01:03 PMLovely to finally meet the lunchtime legend Alzo and the rest of the gang.
Good show - some good stuff, some abominations, of which the new H2 Z and Fireblade topped the "fucking horrible" list.
Impressed the the Ducati's, MVs and CCMs. The RS660 Aprilia is a 2021 model so want there.
Good day out although the loss of sight I've suffered from looking at the H2 Z will take months to recover.
Cheers for taking the time to say hello...😉
Lots to like at the show.
1.The V2 Panigale was the pick of the show.
2.Love the engineering and concept of the Rocket 3 R
3. MVs are lush.
Streetfighter V4 is very cheap looking in areas and it didn't blow me away.
Z H2 is brutish and no doubt a beast of an engine...not blown away though.
The BMW S1000XR...BMW have managed to turn a very decent bike in to a design disaster...the expanse of the tank is horrific...someone needs slapped.
Long day to get there and back...but worth the effort.
Roll on 2021 for the new BMW S1000R...should be the bike of choice
Good wee day out. Good to meet the Wizard, though he just looks like a normal bloke.
Lots of nice shiny new bikes, not sure if 2020 will see a new bike in the garage.
Long day, 698 miles, but made up for it by Alzo buying me a cone.