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Geordie Stu
21-10-11, 07:13 PM
Whose going ? I've not decided what day to go on. I will be driving, just in case I see some goodies to buy ::)
http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/
NiteW4tcher
21-10-11, 07:18 PM
hopefully heading up 19th :)
Going for sure but couldn't tell you what day at the moment. Waiting for my press pass to come through ;)
We're going, got tickets booked but not sure which day yet. Love going to this each year :D
Mark_Able
21-10-11, 07:49 PM
Mini bus, designated driver, get pissed... ;D
470four
21-10-11, 07:50 PM
Mini bus, designated driver, get pissed... ;D
THATS a good idea! Diesel wouldnt be much split between us??
like that idea able,means i wouldnt have to drive
470four
21-10-11, 09:13 PM
Do you need a special licence for a minibus? Does a car one cover you up til so-many people??
dont quote me, but would it not be the same as hireing a van?
I' ll be in...but dont ask me to drive..I am a typical woman driver ;)
Going up on the 27th, its the last day and they've called it mad Sunday, as the day is dedicated to road racing with the main riders present :)
Do you need a special licence for a minibus? Does a car one cover you up til so-many people??
If you have an older licence there is an entitlement for mini buses and up to 7.5t vehicles, which wont be present on newer licences.
silly_simon
22-10-11, 11:01 AM
I think somewhere about on this site we have our very own BUS driver ;) ;)
Haww! Haww! Haww! Eh Kev ??
BladeTriple
22-10-11, 05:52 PM
Do you need a special licence for a minibus? Does a car one cover you up til so-many people??
For a 7 seater minibus you can drive it on a cat B... your car license , for a 16 seater mnibus you need Catagory D1 ... limitations state not for hire or reward, so if you are just driving it for your mates or yourself you can drive it. Most old buggers have it as standard, most new drivers don't even get catagory E (trailers) automatically anymore ... DVLA making even more money off people
Do you need a special licence for a minibus? Does a car one cover you up til so-many people??
For a 7 seater minibus you can drive it on a cat B... your car license , for a 16 seater mnibus you need Catagory D1 ... limitations state not for hire or reward, so if you are just driving it for your mates or yourself you can drive it. Most old buggers have it as standard, most new drivers don't even get catagory E (trailers) automatically anymore ... DVLA making even more money off people
Im an old bugga hehe........found out all about the stupid rules with the D1 thing when trying to drive the minibus for our disabled residents...bloody stupid....even us with the D1 couldnt take the residents out 'cos they paid their mileage etc....bloody rubbish.
I am willing to drive the minibus if necessary ( i dont tend to drop minibuses at the same rate I drop bikes by the way hehehe)...Kev said he would too but he doesnt know his shifts yet......but we havent booked tickets....can you buy them on the day??
:D :D :D
redken1
22-10-11, 07:48 PM
I've always bought them on the day in the past Tina but you had better check to be safe.
Do you need a special licence for a minibus? Does a car one cover you up til so-many people??
If you have an older licence there is an entitlement for mini buses and up to 7.5t vehicles, which wont be present on newer licences.
I'm an old bugger - so I have this entitlement on my license (and I have used it on several occasions)
I've got D1 on my licence and depending on when you go I'd be happy to share the driving too Tina :)
me and alex would be up for the mini bus and sharing the cost,think it would be a great idea,all going together.
470four
22-10-11, 08:32 PM
Cool!
So
What day then? First Sunday would be good for me, Saturday even?
Cut & paste names below for the minibus please?
470four
470four
Beamer/Kev (?)
Alex Thomas and Maria
can we do either the 26th or 27th as most of us are at the charlie boorman the weeekend before,
470four
22-10-11, 08:57 PM
Dilemma... First weekend or last? Last weekend you usually get loads of cheap stuff, especially on the last day where they sell stuff for like £2.37 coz they cant be arsed to load it in thew truck and take it back home again.
Trouble is all the "normal" sizes went days ago and you are left with tat in XXS and XXL. :D ;D
If theres enough wanting to go then maybe two buses could be organised maybe ??
470four
22-10-11, 09:04 PM
A double-decker, like Cliff Richards "Summer Holiday"?? :D
RedSoul
22-10-11, 09:08 PM
We can only do the last weekend.
470four
22-10-11, 09:11 PM
Neither weekend is entirely financially viable for me so Im easy, lol
http://www.williams-selfdrive.co.uk/minibus-hire-MPV-wiltshire-somerset.htm
Being a greerally anti-social bu**er and due to other committmemts I tend to go during the week when it's quieter.
But the mini bus and get pi**ed idea is a good'un. Used to take the train and get pi**ed, am looking into advanced tickets!!! :D
Geordie Stu
25-10-11, 01:56 PM
470four
Beamer/Kev (?)
Alex Thomas and Maria
Monster (Stu) 1st weekend only for me
HensonA
25-10-11, 02:25 PM
If not working, I'll probably go up one day during the week, possibly Wednesday 23rd Nov.
I'll confirm that date nearer the time ( if I'm defo still not in employment)
If I do go up that day, happy to take a couple of others up with me in car..... (contribution to petrol costs would be good !!)
PM me in a few weeks time if interested in a mid-week trip up. :)
Evogixer
26-10-11, 05:23 PM
Yep, then Chili Peppers in eve, what a trip 8-).
should this not go on the trips section
Already booked the 21st off work
Rosie Me and Lou are thinking of going Monday 21st :)
HensonA
28-10-11, 03:10 PM
Got me "e-tickets" !!! Going up Weds 23rd :)
Rosie Me and Lou are thinking of going Monday 21st :)
I'm getting tempted to take a day off work as I have not been to this show for 30 years! Plus I got my old Previa back on the road which can take 8 adults (only does 24mpg though). Will have to see what days I can take off :)
Never been to this show but am going this year, may even pinch a day off work to go as it seems more exciting, bit like scrumping apples ! (sad I know) ;D
Not sure when yet.
G :)
Geordie Stu
10-11-11, 05:00 PM
Anyone going on Sunday the 20th?
Anyone going on Sunday the 20th?
Think thats the same day as the Charley Boorman thingy at the Wyvern Theatre Stu....or I might have been tempted :D :D
Rosie Me and Lou are thinking of going Monday 21st :)
I'm getting tempted to take a day off work as I have not been to this show for 30 years! Plus I got my old Previa back on the road which can take 8 adults (only does 24mpg though). Will have to see what days I can take off :)
Is there room for a short one please ?? If you're still going on the Monday that is???? I will pay my bit towards fuel of course. If you're full up thats cool :) :) :)
Geordie Stu
14-11-11, 07:38 PM
Tina. As arranged pick you up around 9am Monday [smiley=thumbup.gif]
HensonA
14-11-11, 11:49 PM
Suzi Perry is apparently there on Thurs 24th (so my son says !!!!! )
We may go up that Thurs rather than the Wednesday now !!
Ah, so that's why Ghost & I are going on the 24th! :D
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Can't get time off work for this >:(
Hazel and I are planning to go on the Weds :)
Geordie Stu
15-11-11, 02:06 PM
Just about to buy my ticket for Monday. Asking for car parking ticket £7. DO i actually need to buy a car park ticket ?
Hazel-nut
15-11-11, 02:11 PM
The last 3 years we have paid for parking on the day!cant remember how much we paid though, sorry
Geordie Stu
15-11-11, 02:13 PM
Ok all sorted yes you do need to pay £7 online or £8 on the day. Ticket £16
https://www.theticketfactory.com
Tina. As arranged pick you up around 9am Monday [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Thank you MM......you're ace.... :) :) :)
And I'll pay for parking x
Just about to buy my ticket for Monday. Asking for car parking ticket £7. DO i actually need to buy a car park ticket ?
Only if you want to get your car back! ;D ;D
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Green Man
17-11-11, 10:51 PM
Monday for me thanks to Stu & Tina [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Monday for me thanks to Stu & Tina [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
:D :D :D :D
HensonA
20-11-11, 04:56 PM
Suzi Perry is apparently there on Thurs 24th (so my son says !!!!! )
We may go up that Thurs rather than the Wednesday now !!
Don't have any more spaces in car now.!! :)
Sapphire
20-11-11, 05:15 PM
Yay Thursday for me... thanks to Ade for the lift! :)
redken1
20-11-11, 05:28 PM
Tina. As arranged pick you up around 9am Monday [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Thank you MM......you're ace.... :) :) :)
And I'll pay for parking x
Tina, have you turned over a new leaf? Paying for a parking ticket? ;D ;D ;D ;) :-*
Thursday.... yipeeeee.....
Just praying the weather holds.
Change of plan.... tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Went up Sunday. Surprised it was quite quiet. Nice seeing Morgan, Metisse and Norton. Metisse bikes look like they could be interesting when finished properly (have a look at the mess of wiring between the two exhaust pipes :o)
japs didn't really do a lot for me as nothing that I would fancy new. Ducati's all looked the same, Victory's nice if too Harlyish.
Specials looked good, but most use Harley engines, did take a few pictures of the English/Jap engined ones though. Whoever thought of putting a Harley engine in a Norton featherbed frame should be hung, drawn and quartered >:(
Overall a good way to spend a Sunday
we're heading up tomorrow :D
Geordie Stu
22-11-11, 03:17 PM
Colin trying his very best with the girlies :D
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/P1000379.jpg
Or maybe this
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/P1000377.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/P1000361.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/P1000346.jpg
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/speedtriple_01/P1000370.jpg
Finally !!! A bike low enough that I can get both feet flat on the floor.....shame it was a kid's one lmao ;D ;D ;D ;D
Mikkie1986
23-11-11, 09:25 AM
Went up to the show yesterday... Had a great day ! 8-)
Tomorrow for us! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Well we were pretty disappointed - the show was very small compared to previous years, no decent bargains other than mis-matched kit and the george whites stand was about a 5th of the size of last year. Didn't spend anything :/
The motox stunt show was good tho!
Well we were pretty disappointed - the show was very small compared to previous years, no decent bargains other than mis-matched kit and the george whites stand was about a 5th of the size of last year. Didn't spend anything :/
The motox stunt show was good tho!
Oops...
Was thinking of going friday - and maybe buy some appealing stuff... but now you've got me thinking - there's sod all appealing stuff to buy & it's going to be a waste of time...
Appreciate the post - think I'll give it a miss...
Well we were pretty disappointed - the show was very small compared to previous years, no decent bargains other than mis-matched kit and the george whites stand was about a 5th of the size of last year. Didn't spend anything :/
The motox stunt show was good tho!
Hmmm
Odd.... I found a few bargains. Took a bit of hunting tho... got the new gloves I needed.
The show was small, but compact. Plenty to see. Some interesting bikes there. Liked the Ducati Diavel and the Aprillia Mana.
Here's my pics.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_001.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_002.jpg
Metisse........ Drool.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_003.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_004.jpg
Where's the clutch???
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_006.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_005.jpg
Parking brake.... brilliant idea!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_007.jpg
Funky Scoot
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_008.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_009.jpg
Bike park
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_013.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/teleSV650/IMG20111123_014.jpg
wiltshire builders
24-11-11, 02:41 PM
Went yesterday and it was deffinately lacking in some areas. No Harris, not as many race bikes as the last couple of years, nobody was giving anything away appart from the odd poster and as for the lycra clad promo girls, wouldn't give you tuppence for 'em. The shoe shiners and Mr anti fog wax wern't there either so that was a bonus.
However, bargain galore on some stands. Picked up a pair of kevlar Jeans for £50, J+S are doing BKS leathers for £199! There were loads of boots and helmets too. If you need some gear then go, if you're hoping to see some all new metal, forget it. They all look identical to the bikes they were doing 2 years ago. Even the 1199 looks similar to it's predecessor.
wiltshire builders
24-11-11, 02:43 PM
Oh, forgot to add £4 for the smallest/worst sandwich ever made too >:(
Went yesterday and it was deffinately lacking in some areas. No Harris, not as many race bikes as the last couple of years, nobody was giving anything away appart from the odd poster and as for the lycra clad promo girls, wouldn't give you tuppence for 'em. The shoe shiners and Mr anti fog wax wern't there either so that was a bonus.
However, bargain galore on some stands. Picked up a pair of kevlar Jeans for £50, J+S are doing BKS leathers for £199! There were loads of boots and helmets too. If you need some gear then go, if you're hoping to see some all new metal, forget it. They all look identical to the bikes they were doing 2 years ago. Even the 1199 looks similar to it's predecessor.
Saw those. Looked good. The Shoe shines were there, just tucked away in a corner. Best place.
Harris were there, it was just a smaller than normal stand.
Like you I thought the big bikes were, on the whole a dissapointment. The new stuff was in the small bike and scooter parts.
Gosh....... I enjoyed the show loads....was a great day out but I havent been before so had nothing to compare it to........I guess Im just easily pleased ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
wiltshire builders
24-11-11, 06:04 PM
Gosh....... I enjoyed the show loads....was a great day out but I havent been before so had nothing to compare it to........I guess Im just easily pleased ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
A woman that's easily pleased? I think that post belongs in the jokes section ;D
I was after draggin jeans specifically, the c-Evo ce approved new, but sign of draggin there at all, just red route and some others
Going up in the morning for a few hours, never been before (virgin, like Tina) ;) and am easily pleased too ;D
Just hope to see some nice sports bikes I can't afford and have a general look see. Maybe some new gloves if there are some "exta special almost give them away for nothing and by a lycra clad lady too" bargains to be had ;D
G
redken1
26-11-11, 09:31 PM
I agree Jon, really like the look of the Aprillia - not sure about the headlight though. :-/ Looks comfy
redken1
26-11-11, 09:33 PM
Col looks like he spent more time chatting up the girls at the show. lol ;) ;)
Only cos they thought he was Russ Abbot!! ;D ;D ;D
Col looks like he spent more time chatting up the girls at the show. lol ;) ;)
Fortune favours the brave = Go Colin Go ;)
G
Only cos they thought he was Russ Abbot!! ;D ;D ;D
Thought he was dead 8-)
Toph, hows your welding finger now, need to buy your expert services as we talked about pre accident :-)
Gerry
We had a good day there on Thursday. Had a good look at some bikes and gear, got a deal on some gloves for both of us and boots for me. Oh yes, I got my shoes and my specs cleaned :D
All in all a pretty good day out [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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