RDS Bike Show

Taylor365

Bike show is a few weeks away. Is it any good?

Worth going to the pick up deals on gear?

Any stalls to look out for?

Mr Sheen!

Taylor365 wrote: »

Bike show is a few weeks away. Is it any good?

Worth going to the pick up deals on gear?

Any stalls to look out for?

It's on in Belfast this weekend.

Max Headroom

Whats in the RDS will be leftovers...with the sh1t exchange rate at the moment i'd predict a few bargains though....

Doylers

Max Headroom wrote: »

Whats in the RDS will be leftovers...with the sh1t exchange rate at the moment i'd predict a few bargains though....

Ah dont say that I was looking forward to getting some new gear

Niall06

Always lots of gear at the show and some good deals to be had.

landmarkjohn

I was at it Sunday a couple of years ago. There was a couple of big apparel retailers from the north that knocked down their bottom end stuff in the last hour, some good value if you don't need Hein Gericke.

I think it is worth a look. Give yourself plenty of time to get around it all, narrow it down and make an offer.... some just won't entertain the thought of a discount but some will e.g ladies textile jacket asking €130 got for €100, and that was a small stall. Don't ask don't get! :-)
Happy hunting.

blade1

Would you get Arai helmets there?

gerrowadat

I wouldn't mind getting fitted for a lid actually - would they be up for doing that or are they usually too busy for that kind of carry on?

dunner515

A chance to purchase early bird tickets http://www.irishmotorbikeshow.com/early-bird-tickets/

Max Headroom

Doylers wrote: »

Ah dont say that I was looking forward to getting some new gear

Lots of new gear...just maybe not exactly what youre looking for.....

blade1 wrote: »

Would you get Arai helmets there?

Probably

gerrowadat wrote: »

I wouldn't mind getting fitted for a lid actually - would they be up for doing that or are they usually too busy for that kind of carry on?

Deffo.....Crossans will be there with mega stuff and bargains...dont forget to haggle,

Mesrine65

Stopped going years ago, crock of crap IMHO

Cienciano

I used to go too, if its dry weather the most interesting part by a mile is the bikes parked in the car park outside!

sasta le

While scrolling this thread getting an ad for the bike show with free event on it

Cienciano

sasta le wrote: »

While scrolling this thread getting an ad for the bike show with free event on it

Ads? What ads!
https://adblockplus.org/

Ayrtonf7

Cienciano wrote: »

Ads? What ads!
https://adblockplus.org/

Cant beat adblocker! Best add-on ever!

Just out of curiousty why did you lads stop going ? Ive only been once, got a pair of boots for 100 quid. Might go and have a look!

Cienciano

Ayrtonf7 wrote: »

Cant beat adblocker! Best add-on ever!

Just out of curiousty why did you lads stop going ? Ive only been once, got a pair of boots for 100 quid. Might go and have a look!

Does adblocker stop youtube ads?

I used to go, supposed it just gets boring after a while. If it was a nice day and I had the time I'd rather just go for a spin!

gipi

sasta le wrote: »

While scrolling this thread getting an ad for the bike show with free event on it

The ad is for the Killarney bikefest, not the RDS show.

Cienciano

Tassel Fest

CBRLizzie

I've always picked up bargains there, not sure I'll make it this year though, I have a wedding on the Saturday, depends how the head is on Sunday.

rowanh

Cienciano wrote: »

Does adblocker stop youtube ads?

I used to go, supposed it just gets boring after a while. If it was a nice day and I had the time I'd rather just go for a spin!

It does, the video ads and the text ones, best plugin i use.

Ayrtonf7

I'll only be able to make it on the saterday, kinda ruins my chances of getting any bargins really

DaveD

Tickets are available here for €12.50 if booked in advance. It's €15 on the door.

http://www.irishmotorbikeshow.com/early-bird-tickets/

blu3r0ri0n

Thinking I might go to this, last one I was at was just ok, didn't pick up anything but I hope to pick up a new jacket this time, plus its a day out on the bike! What's the best day to go?

Max Headroom

DaveD wrote: »

Tickets are available here for €12.50 if booked in advance. It's €15 on the door.

http://www.irishmotorbikeshow.com/early-bird-tickets/

Or fFREE if you know a man..............;):)

dunner515

Whats the best day to go to get bargains?

Taylor365

What makes should i look out for gearwise? (total noob here)

Wonda-Boy

Loads of money = Rukka, Dainese, Alpinestars

Best bang for buck = RST (IMHO)

Best of the rest = Richa, Spada, Nitro

Mr Sheen!

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Loads of money = Rukka, Dainese, Alpinestars

Best bang for buck = RST (IMHO)

Best of the rest = Richa, Spada, Nitro

What about the thread on here a while ago about the Oxford waterproof Jacket. :D

Wossack

you'll notice Oxford aint on the list at all

landmarkjohn

Taylor365 wrote: »

What makes should i look out for gearwise? (total noob here)

www.cottermc.com will have one of the biggest stands there so you can check out their range and price online, they seem to do a good range of stuff, gives you an idea of pricing anyway. No affiliation.

TheArtOfNoise

I like going on a Saturday for the buzz of the funfair out the back and the general craic of the crowds in the main hall. Sunday is perhaps best if you going bargain hunting and can hang on until closing time when the dealers stands start to pack up...Don't forget to check out the punters bikes in front car park and the Vespa Club of Ireland display this year!

P.C.

I think I will go along to see if I can get a few bargains.

Don't forget to haggle.

gipi

DaveD wrote: »

Tickets are available here for €12.50 if booked in advance. It's €15 on the door.

http://www.irishmotorbikeshow.com/early-bird-tickets/

The early booking offer finishes tomorrow, so if you can't blag freebies, act now!!

arybvtcw0eolkf

I'm fighting in a competition on the 28th, I'll be too sore on the 29th ~ but if I get a freebie ticket I'll try make the 29th.

IMO the show is only good for hooking up with a few lads for the craic, throw in a few wheelies and act the bollox on the ride out to the show.

Apart from that its a load of bollox.

Nodster

Makikomi - As in previous years I think the freebie tickets are for Friday only

arybvtcw0eolkf

Nodster wrote: »

Makikomi - As in previous years I think the freebie tickets are for Friday only

I usually get a dropsy in work, perks of the job

Really I wouldn't bother paying €15 for that rubbish when the best craic of the day is the ride out to the kip.

sonic85

is it really that bad?

really most of the reason id go is just to get a look or sit on the manufacturers range of models.

looking at the shows site theres probably only 6 or so bikes id have much of an interest in. not a great selection

Wonda-Boy

Its not a great show TBH, was in the Belfast one last year and it was average at best and its alot bigger and better then the RDS. As was said previously its mostly all the stuff they did not sell up north.

Might be lucky for a bargain on last day close to quitting time.

thelawman

its a good way to pass a couple of hours, i wouldn't get too excited about it as i don't have cash for anything new anyway,

Vikings

landmarkjohn wrote: »

www.cottermc.com will have one of the biggest stands there so you can check out their range and price online, they seem to do a good range of stuff, gives you an idea of pricing anyway. No affiliation.

Same here, picked up a shark vision r for €180 I think at the last bike show from the cotters stall, 2 years later and I still haven't seen it cheaper anywhere online to this day. Pity it only lasted 2 weeks but there you go!

landmarkjohn

anyone got spare comps or promo code for this show? Thanks.

underwaterdog

Had a great day there today!

landmarkjohn

underwaterdog wrote: »

Had a great day there today!

+1

Stunt riders alone were nearly worth the €15 entry although if you go around the back you can see them without entry. They put on a good show.

guyfo

As the experience thread has been closed i'll leave this video here:

Being a 4 wheeled fan (Sorry!) I've only been to a few bike races, motocross and trackdays etc before but never a show. It was a fantastic experience and ill definitely be back next year, 100s of new bikes and classics, the live displays were brilliant, and the fabrication on the custom bikes was just incredible! I hope you enjoy my highlights video!

listermint

guyfo wrote: »

As the experience thread has been closed i'll leave this video here:

Being a 4 wheeled fan (Sorry!) I've only been to a few bike races, motocross and trackdays etc before but never a show. It was a fantastic experience and ill definitely be back next year, 100s of new bikes and classics, the live displays were brilliant, and the fabrication on the custom bikes was just incredible! I hope you enjoy my highlights video!

You had me at the bird with the Fire lighters

Wossack

cool vid

TheArtOfNoise

^^^^^what he said