Author Topic: National bikesafe motorcycle show 2009 (Read 1353 times)

david916 · « **on:** 30, April, 2009, 11:34:46 PM »

Just to let everyone know about a forthcoming event coming up soon:

One of the UK’s largest motorcycle safety shows is to be hosted by BikeSafe-London and sponsored by Transport for London for the second consecutive year and returns to the world renowned Metropolitan Police Training School (Peel Centre), Aerodrome Road, Hendon, NW9 5JE, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2009. Opening times are 10am to 5pm and entry and parking are FREE.

Police Officers from BikeSafe-London, working in partnership with motorcycle officers from across the UK, will be on hand at the event to provide safety advice and offer free rider skills assessments. These can be carried out on the rider’s own bike or with a bike on loan from an exhibiting manufacturer.

There will be lots to see and do for all the family, not just motorcyclists and the show will be much bigger (and hopefully drier and sunnier) than last year!

Aside from the many motorcycle manufacturers and dealers in attendance there will be numerous different stands offering all manner of goods and services. If you bring your own bike along then why not put it on the Dyno so you can get an idea of its true performance and get a printout to show your mates! You can also test your reactions on a bike simulator. If you’re new to two wheels then a bike training school will be on hand offering advice and scooter try-outs.

Reasonably priced food and drink will be available throughout the day from catering outlets.

There will be emergency services related stuff too such as police skid pan car demos, police dog displays, Special Escort Group, London Fire Brigade collision extraction demonstrations with the London Ambulance Service, police and air ambulance helicopters, etc, etc.

There will be plenty of entertainment on both days with stunning displays by the famous British Army Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team. We have MG Stunt Riding (Mattie Griffin is Ireland’s No. 1 stunt riding champion, ranked 5th in the Streetbike Freestyle World Championship 2009), the original wooden Wall Of Death (the one you see on the BBC between programmes) and also East Coast FMX (performing breath taking stunts jumping over 30 feet above the ground and gaps of over 60 feet leaving their bikes mid flight).

There will be loads of bikes available to look at, sit on and ride, from all the manufacturers that matter. No pre-booking is required to take a bike for a ride, just turn up on the day with your driving licence (card and counterpart). You may need to get there early to avoid disappointment if there is a specific bike you want to try. Please note that some restrictions may apply.

This event is about celebrating the fun and excitement of motorcycling while also supporting riders to ensure they can continue to enjoy biking by improving their road safety awareness and skills with the help of free expert advice.

A flavour of the day is on our website here:

NBS 2008

Ghost · « **Reply #1 on:** 15, June, 2009, 08:35:48 PM »

For all Bikesafe do for the bikers, this is a MUST if only to show support to the hard work put in by the officers daily, not just this event.
Hope to see some of you Sunday.

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #2 on:** 15, June, 2009, 10:25:22 PM »

We are gonna meet at the Ace Sunday at 11.00 or OMD is doing ride in from Box Hill at 9.30 to join us.

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #3 on:** 16, June, 2009, 12:40:31 AM »

in that case i will b joining OMD on Sunday

Trisckie · « **Reply #4 on:** 16, June, 2009, 06:24:50 PM »

I will have to go by car, thanks to a BMW ramming my bike and snapping my footpeg off on sunday evening

Unless Mr Silvers gets it here by friday

Weaver · « **Reply #5 on:** 17, June, 2009, 06:47:50 AM »

Quote from: Trisckie on 16, June, 2009, 06:24:50 PM

I will have to go by car, thanks to a BMW ramming my bike and snapping my footpeg off on sunday evening

Unless Mr Silvers gets it here by friday

Or that's a bugger Trisckie - hope you are OK? Was that on your ride out from the Box? That was you RO spotted was it not?

Trisckie · « **Reply #6 on:** 17, June, 2009, 09:27:47 AM »

Quote from: Weaver on 17, June, 2009, 06:47:50 AM

Or that's a bugger Trisckie - hope you are OK? Was that on your ride out from the Box? That was you RO spotted was it not?

Ohhh bugger, I didnt see RO would have said Hello, and yes I am ok, he just nudged my knee and footpeg, thankfully bike didnt go over, Its amazing the strength you find you have, and was thankfully on the last bit of the ride on the A406 back to the Ace.

Are you both coming to the Bikesafe Show ?

Weaver · « **Reply #7 on:** 17, June, 2009, 05:39:39 PM »

Quote from: Trisckie on 17, June, 2009, 09:27:47 AM

Ohhh bugger, I didnt see RO would have said Hello, and yes I am ok, he just nudged my knee and footpeg, thankfully bike didnt go over, Its amazing the strength you find you have, and was thankfully on the last bit of the ride on the A406 back to the Ace.

Are you both coming to the Bikesafe Show ?

RO didn't see you till they were on there way out - you were all lined up on your way out somewhere and he recognised you from behind but cou'dn't stop to say hello.

Glad you are OK.

Can't come - BGP beckons!

Jetstream · « **Reply #8 on:** 18, June, 2009, 07:04:08 PM »

Hope your bike's better in time Triskie. Was looking forward to Bikesafe this weekend but unable to go as it's the 1000 miles in 24 hrs this weekend

Trisckie · « **Reply #9 on:** 18, June, 2009, 08:24:27 PM »

Footpeg not arrived yet, car for me i finks

sparky · « **Reply #10 on:** 19, June, 2009, 04:29:58 PM »

I'll be going on sunday by car as i have still got problems with my brakes on the bike.other wise i be on omd's ride in.

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #11 on:** 20, June, 2009, 06:48:07 PM »

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #12 on:** 20, June, 2009, 06:54:57 PM »

all we need to know is.. is it dry

Alba · « **Reply #13 on:** 20, June, 2009, 08:42:14 PM »

i'll probably join in from the ace, the boy works there tomorrow so i can pop in to see him.
dont wait for me if you dont see me by 11, i'll make my own way up eventually

so how many people should i look for at the ace?

Trisckie · « **Reply #14 on:** 20, June, 2009, 08:58:13 PM »

Popped down there today, quite enjoyed it, especially enjoyed The White Helmets

Did see Stem but he was busy chatting

TallGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** 20, June, 2009, 09:14:41 PM »

Quote from: Alba on 20, June, 2009, 08:42:14 PM

... so how many people should i look for at the ace?

More then 3 but less than 10,000.

There will be me, him and the other one at least.

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #16 on:** 21, June, 2009, 07:17:06 AM »

why the heck am i up so early for... grr its a Sunday

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #17 on:** 21, June, 2009, 07:21:18 AM »

Quote from: Trisckie on 20, June, 2009, 08:58:13 PM

Popped down there today, quite enjoyed it, especially enjoyed The White Helmets

Did see Stem but he was busy chatting

Do wot? I can't think of anyone I was talking to that I wouldn't dump for our Trisckie!

Sorry Babe didn't see ya

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #18 on:** 21, June, 2009, 07:22:40 AM »

Quote from: Mr Rizla on 21, June, 2009, 07:17:06 AM

why the heck am i up so early for... grr its a Sunday

Go hit the tarmac it's gorgeous out there.

,

Mr Rizla · « **Reply #19 on:** 21, June, 2009, 07:03:53 PM »

Quote from: STEM-VFR on 21, June, 2009, 07:22:40 AM

Go hit the tarmac it's gorgeous out there.

,

I did, i hit the coase before boxhill... tired, any since of the Cone man

Weaver · « **Reply #20 on:** 21, June, 2009, 09:47:01 PM »

Quote from: Mr Rizla on 21, June, 2009, 07:17:06 AM

why the heck am i up so early for... grr its a Sunday

You call THAT early? Sheesh we were up dressed and on the road at that time - we had to be to avoid the worst of the queues!

Alba · « **Reply #21 on:** 22, June, 2009, 12:52:56 PM »

well it was a very nice day, good to see you nice people and to meet the Strummin little person

especially good to see TallGuy even now that he's become The Greatest Tinnest Man Alive, hope you'll get back into shape soon

StrumminRonin · « **Reply #22 on:** 22, June, 2009, 06:38:40 PM »

Was geat to meet you too

Yes, "compare the market"... How very timely. Thanks for the tip!

Jetstream · « **Reply #23 on:** 22, June, 2009, 07:18:23 PM »

Shame we had to miss this as we enjoyed it last year. Our pilot was on a 24 hr 1000 mile ride round Scotland this weekend so that took priority

TallGuy · « **Reply #24 on:** 22, June, 2009, 07:37:15 PM »

Was a good show though sadly won't be at Hendon next year as apparently the batton is being handed to South Yorkshire to host. It is unlikely that the event will return South before 2013.

I had a great day and despite the failing radiator fan leading to some rather Heath Robinson modifications the bike behaved itself otherwise. Stripped bike down today and found the radiator fan had completely sheared all of it's mountings and so there was no earth return between the thermostat and the fan. New radiator and replacement fan fitted. Just got to rebuild all the body work tomorrow.

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