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Talking BIRMINGHAM NEC - Motorbike Show

Hi everyone,

Not really sure where to post this but thought that it might be a good idea to see who (if anyone) is heading to the motorbike show at the NEC this year and if so if anyone would be interested in having an impromptu meet up?

My girlfriend and I are planning a trip next year and are heading down there (from Edinburgh) on the Saturday to see if we can grab ourselves any bargains. Also one of the main reasons we are going down is because I have found out that both the Caribou and Metal Mule pannier systems will be on display so could be good to compare (know there are a few questions about them sometimes so if anyone wants something checked out give me a shout).

Anywhoo, off to count my money in readiness for some spending
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Hi Hobospy,

I'm also going to be there on the Saturday (24th Nov) and would be happy to meet up. Let's see if anyone else on the forum will also be there and we can work out a place/time.
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Sounds like a plan Ghost Rider, just hoping this post is in the right place :-)
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me tooooo.

i'll be there on sunday 2nd dec for a nose about. i'm the one with a (dont know how to spell it)"mohecan"(sorry if it's wrong) haircut. also wearing a dodgy t-shirt saying "i love riding twins on the back"!
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Hi Ghost Rider,

Are you still aiming to go? My girlfriend and I are planning to get there quite early (but knowing her "prep" time it might not be early for the rest of us!! ). Anyway, once we get there I will be the quite tall chap with a blue Animal fleece, jeans and a massive grin across my face with a rather smaller blond girl with a yellow jacket and not so massive grin. Oh yeah and my real name is Christopher.

Hope to see you there.

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