Thursday 28 November 2013

2013 Motorcycle Live

A day off work spent at the NEC (Birmingham, UK) enjoying the Motorcycle Live 2013 event, and so here are a few pictures I took on my FujiFilm FinePix EXR550 as we wandered around - we being the 2 Phils.

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Something old - BMW R12 outfit - beautiful

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BMW R12 outfit - again

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Something new - a modern Norton cafe racer

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Triumph cruiser with someone old on board

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A cheap(ish) buggy when compared to motorbike prices

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Custom trike on the Carole Nash (Insurance) stand

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Suzuki Burgman

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One of 2 Manx racers

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The other Manx racer

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The new improved Honda NC750X which replaces the NC700X proving Honda didn't quite get it right 1st time out - I like this bike!

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Honda FC6 cruiser - a stripped down Goldwing but just as gross

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The Moto Guzzi 1400 California - even more proof that Phil likes his feet forward

Then there are a few that Phil took on his mobile phone, most with me in the frame and looking too much of a FB!

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Long and low custom

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My preferred Guzzi - Stelvio NTX1200

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New Suzuki V-Strom 1000

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Another new Suzuki V-Strom 1000

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That Triumph cruiser again - we both agreed it was a great looking bike spoilt by an uncomfortable seat that curves your bum and lower back - a sure fire recipe for pain

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Suzuki 1000 V-Strom with Touring Pack - I like it and for me the choice is 1. Mr sensible - the NC750X; 2. Italian Exotic - Aprillia Caponord 1200; 3. The compromise - Suzuki 1000 V-Strom (2 & 3 both with Touring Pack)

Phil bought a leather biker waistcoat but I had a shopping list that included some new TCX boots and a replacement visor for my Scorpion helmet. As well as those items I came away with membership of HOC (Honda Owners Club), Visor cleaner kit and a T-shirt from Overland magazine. The savings I made on the boots and visor paid for the HOC membership.

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