Maxingwell Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'm thinking about going to the International Motorbike show at the NEc in november and will probably end up buying a few things I need.Did anyone go to last years show and if so, is it a lot cheaper to buy stuff there rather than from a shop?I need to get a back protector (Knox contour) and maybe some new boots. Just wondering if its worth waiting til november to get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Went last year myself.Helmet for £200, retail at the time £330Boots for £70, retail at the time £130Gloves for £95, retail at the time for about £120Not all good though, some things are actually more expensive, so get a good idea of what you are looking for and get the prices before you go so you can compare.Up to you if you risk riding around for a couple more months without a back protector though. I can't answer that one for you, although I would say get one.... tops you will be saving yourself £20 on one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxingwell Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks Korben. Sounds like quite good discounts on some stuff then.I don't actually have a bike yet but fingers crossed I should in the next month or so.I've got a textile jacket from Hein Gericke which has a back protector (and elbow/shoulder) built in but I want something a bit more substantial once I've got a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 To be fair i would say dont wait there are plenty of bargains in the shops especially this time of year and you dont have to pay top dollar for decent gear.If the show was close by and you needed something then fair enough a lot will be selling old stock, which there is nothing wrong with but the shops do this most of the year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 the other problems with buying from shows are if you go on bike you can't carry stuff home and if there's anything wrong with stuff you can't take it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 and if you do go on the bike the parking is expensive. I wasn't too impressed with the NEC show to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 BMF Tail End is on the 20th (i think? something like that) in peterborough.Its the show where they flog all their old stuff, like an end of season sale.Bargains to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I think it was J&S that were selling leather one piece suits for next to nowt last year. I had a look at them and couldn't believe how poorly made they were, and as for the colours - you'd have to be blind, not just coolour blind, to wear them outside in daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 and if you do go on the bike the parking is expensive. I wasn't too impressed with the NEC show to be honest. Parking is free for bikes http://www.necgroup.co.uk/whatson/motor ... oter-show/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 go with a shopping list and price everthing up off ebay shops first so you know a good general price to pay.Only buy from a known brand as a lot of the kit sold at the shows is tat in my opinion. Oh and make sure you try anything on. If getting a back protector make sure they check it fits properly and get it after you get any leathers so you can try it on with the leathers zipped together. Also a good plan to sit on a bike too! (plenty at bike shows) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxingwell Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys. Might be worth saving the cost of a ticket & petrol and buy stuff from a shop instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 bargains can be had, you just need to go there knowing what you want and how much you are saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Shows can be good for bargains but I wouldn't go there just for them! I'm going to the NEC to see the new bikes and kit. If they happen to have some items on my shopping list for cheap I could be persuaded to buy them! As long as they all fit into my panniers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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