mattylad Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Just to make those of us who could not make the event jealous, what bargains (or not) did you manage to turn up? Be careful the missus does not get to read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_jon Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Not a lot, all the used parts seemed quite over-priced, some nice new items for sale though There was some very nice new alloy hubs for £220 including the brake plate (looked like cub copy's) Edited February 6, 2012 by Monty_Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big john Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Quite a few odds and sods, Bultaco stuff mainly particularly a Mod.159 Manuel Soler type airbox, didn't buy a whole bike as I just bought a 325 Sherpa a few weeks ago. I really enjoy the Telford show, I'll be back next year! Good to meet up with some old pals there too. Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minislim Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 yet another cracking event by wrighty. it gets better every year. i agree with monty jon though. where do some people get their prices for secondhand parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa250 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 It was a cracking day(sat) bloody cold and then started to snow !!Walked around the outside for a hour then went inside to keep warm.. Did find a pair of Domino levers new for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger144 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 first time for me, bought a crash helmet for good price, enjoyed show talks,sammy firing up the porcupine was awesome, yes definitely going next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinshock Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Cold !!!!! it was bloody freezing outside, those poor sods had a tough day. Inside was good and I picked up an alloy oil tank and muffler for my Cub at real good prices plus a Scott leathers waterproof jacket from Wrighty's stand for 15 quid. I bought a pair of chrome levers also at an excellent price and the guy said to his mate "we need to put the price up on these, we are selling too many" and he was serious. Some of the prices for parts and accessories were outrageous and those people did themselves out of a lot of potential sales, most guys who attended had cash in hand to spend but they also knew when they were about to pay over the odds. I also picked up one of these Hebo helmets with the little drop down visor which will stay in its box till I return to Australia. Great to catch up with so many guys I haven't seen for up to 40 years. Rog G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well I was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawtydawg Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Did anyone else think that the punters were asking a lot for the twinshock trials bikes? I saw a few that I thought were overpriced, anyone buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I bought a coffee! Went more to just look around and meet a few people. Had a good chat with Vesty, Snr Greeves and a few other Spanish friends as well as a brief chat with Big John. The drive home was a bit hellish! Left at 5pm ish, got back to Dorset 10 past Midnight! Edited February 6, 2012 by wayne_weedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) The drive home was 'Interesting', glad I was in my 185,000m Discovery with decent AT tyres... we saw plenty of bashed up cars on the westbound M54,and several people overtook us on the way back to Brum.We chose to stick to about 22mph in the slow lane, I think there may have been a few oppertunities for you at the show Wayne,seeing the poor quality and high prices on offer at a few of the stands.... Edited February 6, 2012 by jon v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) The drive home was 'Interesting', glad I was in my 185,000m Discovery with decent AT tyres... we saw plenty of bashed up cars on the westbound M54,and several people overtook us on the way back to Brum.We chose to stick to about 22mph in the slow lane, I think there may have been a few oppertunities for you at the show Wayne,seeing the poor quality and high prices on offer at a few of the stands.... I'll be there next year in a different mode I think the road was clear by about the time we got close to Gloucester. Fairly fast run down to Somerset from there then I had to make my way alone to Dorset. There was a convoy of Coaches determined to make life hell for car drivers. Forget the name on them but they were driven by inconsiderate morons. Edited February 6, 2012 by wayne_weedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well I was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minislim Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Did anyone else think that the punters were asking a lot for the twinshock trials bikes? I saw a few that I thought were overpriced, anyone buy one? yes a hell of a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Grinder and welder needed for those Jon no doubt..... Bit of practice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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