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Big Dave
22nd July 2010, 16:58
I'm working out there on the KR stand both afternoons.

http://www.speedshow.co.nz/

Vege's Ural, the Subs prize bike and a few other machines on our stand, we've also got some KR merchandise and back issues for sale.

See you regulars for a yarn out there. :yes:
Quasievil
22nd July 2010, 17:28
YAY see ya Sunday dude !!:yes:
Edbear
22nd July 2010, 17:30
Mutter, mutter... :bye:
Crazy Steve
22nd July 2010, 20:27
Looks pretty Gay ! !

How much to get in ? ?

Crazy Steve.
cave weta
22nd July 2010, 20:29
Looks pretty Gay ! !

How much to get in ? ?

Crazy Steve.

Gay!? see you there then. Oh thats right- you are taking me aren't you faggot?
Big Dave
22nd July 2010, 20:39
Tsk, Steven, Steven, Steven, you have it all tits up.

You saw on the site there is a Helmet check?
The deal is you bring your helmet to me and I tell you if it's ghey or not. (Not that there's anything wrong with that).

I can not however see the admission prices anywhere on said web site and I am but a mere exhibit.
AD345
22nd July 2010, 20:40
I am but a mere exhibit.

So now we have to pay to see you?
Big Dave
22nd July 2010, 20:43
So now we have to pay to see you?

Hey. You haven't seen the new act.
AD345
22nd July 2010, 20:44
Hey. You haven't seen the new act.

I'll bring popcorn
Big Dave
22nd July 2010, 20:45
I'll bring popcorn

Handy - you can dump it on the ground and throw up in the bag.
98tls
22nd July 2010, 20:51
Bugger,hate to say it but :sick::sick:shit i wish i was up yonder for that.Looks a great day out enjoy.Can someone take a camera and post up some of the good stuff for us mere mortals?.
AD345
22nd July 2010, 20:53
Bugger,hate to say it but :sick::sick:shit i wish i was up yonder for that.Looks a great day out enjoy.Can someone take a camera and post up some of the good stuff for us mere mortals?.

Don't tell BD but, I'm planning on taking some pics for Thirteen mag (provided I don't forget my camera like I did last time)
crystalball
22nd July 2010, 20:54
$17 sounds like a good price.
Taz
22nd July 2010, 21:01
Went last year with my boys. I thought it was ok but the boys loved it. Will be up there sat morning with the boys in tow.
Pacific Shack
22nd July 2010, 21:01
Yep this weekend alright. I work with the Speedshow team and it's shaping up to be the best yet. We had the bikes in last year for the first time, and this year we're delighted to add Ducati from Australia and Kawasaki to the show. The full line of bikes is:
- Ducati
- Kawasaki
- Suzuki
- Honda
- Triumph
- Aprilia
- Victory
- BMW
- Moto Guzzi
- Royal Enfield
- Cotton Motorcycles
The bikes will be in the main hall along with the cars Peugeot, Nissan, HSV, etc. Have a look at the Speedshow website here:
http://www.speedshow.co.nz
There is also a map you can download to see where everyone is:
http://www.speedshow.co.nz/downloads/speedshow2010-public-display-map.jpg

I was at the showgrounds this afternoon working on the sites and it's starting to take shape. Tomorrow is pack in day so will be quite hectic with getting cars and bikes in to the main hall. It'll be fun and we're looking forward to it.

There is also some new models launching at the show, check the Speedshow Facebook page and read down the threads for more info.
Gates open at 9am Saturday - maybe see some of you guys there?
crystalball
22nd July 2010, 21:03
i heard we can ride our bikes around the race course. cool aye.:Punk:
Gubb
22nd July 2010, 21:08
I'll bring popcorn
Dave, you need more Ping-pong balls, or have you got enough?
Taz
22nd July 2010, 21:08
Yep I'll be there. Is there a parking charge?
Big Dave
22nd July 2010, 21:27
Dave, you need more Ping-pong balls, or have you got enough?


Should be OK. I think I can get 20 to explode before I run out of Bananas.
cave weta
22nd July 2010, 21:30
http://www.speedshow.co.nz[/url]

Gates open at 9am Saturday - maybe see some of you guys there?

Great website !! and welcome to our site too!
Gubb
22nd July 2010, 21:33
Should be OK. I think I can get 20 to explode before I run out of Bananas.
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Crazy Steve
22nd July 2010, 22:38
Tsk, Steven, Steven, Steven, you have it all tits up.

You saw on the site there is a Helmet check?
The deal is you bring your helmet to me and I tell you if it's ghey or not. (Not that there's anything wrong with that).

I can not however see the admission prices anywhere on said web site and I am but a mere exhibit.

Oh just found some tickets in the Mail box....

Looks like im going after all....:yes:

Crazy Steve.
Tink
24th July 2010, 10:50
Oh just found some tickets in the Mail box....

Looks like im going after all....:yes:

Crazy Steve.

BUGGER LOVE MY BONNIE IS GONNA HAVE SOME FUN!!!!:jerry:
flyingcr250
24th July 2010, 13:30
someone get me an autographed poster from chris birch.......urrrrr its for my knefew ha ha ha
Big Dave
24th July 2010, 18:51
someone get me an autographed poster from chris birch.......urrrrr its for my knefew ha ha ha

I would do that for you but it will look like crap by the time I get it home on my bike.
Taz
24th July 2010, 19:08
It was good. The boys had fun. Some of those promo girls need a good feed. Spoke with Gareth Morgan for a while.
The end.
Edbear
24th July 2010, 19:20
BD you going to post some pics for those of us stuck at home...? :yes:
Big Dave
24th July 2010, 19:23
BD you going to post some pics for those of us stuck at home...? :yes:

Didn't take the camera sorry. I think Geoffrey is shooting it for KR.
Edbear
24th July 2010, 19:31
Oh well, maybe a few KB'rs took some shots and can post them up.
colonel
24th July 2010, 21:26
Well worth the time spent. awesome ride there and back too:yes::yes:
flyingcr250
24th July 2010, 21:40
did anyone see the silver Mercedes at the Meguiar's stand?
Big Dave
24th July 2010, 23:39
did anyone see the silver Mercedes at the Meguiar's stand?

Yea - that and the grey Bently were the standout stockers.

The Green 30's van hotrod was my choice of the customs.
Phreak
25th July 2010, 10:35
I had a look yesterday, first thing I noticed when I got there was how many bikes there were parked outside! Being such good weather, was great to see loads of bikes parked up. Anyways, went in and had a look around... Ducati 1198 would be MINE if I had a spare $32K...!

Unfortunately, only had my cheap little phone's camera so couldn't really get any good pics.

Thought it was a pretty good show, all aspects of motorsport catered to.

:rockon:
flyingcr250
25th July 2010, 11:03
Yea - that and the grey Bently were the standout stockers.

The Green 30's van hotrod was my choice of the customs.

we restored that mercedes at work,
AD345
25th July 2010, 11:10
Yea - that and the grey Bently were the standout stockers.

The Green 30's van hotrod was my choice of the customs.

That Bently Mulsanne is automotive pornography
Tink
25th July 2010, 12:09
Sat on a few bikes, swung my wee legs on a few... really enjoyed it, shame Yamaha were not there though!
Taz
25th July 2010, 12:13
And KTM .
Tink
25th July 2010, 13:04
And KTM .

Good Point!!!!
avgas
25th July 2010, 14:09
Next year can we have something exciting there......

Mabey Yamaha could bring the MT-OS, Victory could bring the Kore, Jaguar XFR, ........a single Lamborghini would be nice.

Or even let the boys at NZStreetfighers setup a stand.

My highlight of the 2 hours I was there was finding out I fit the Nissan GTR quite well, and to see an XJ220 in the flesh.

Or am I asking too much to request something new....... I mean Brammo just released their Empulse, how about that?
Cayman911
25th July 2010, 15:10
how can a auto show only have 2 ferraris and nothing else slightly exciting.

if i wanted to view kia's and ford fiestas, i would just go on the public road.
there were cool bikes etc. but i found it to be lacking....how do you put it.... cars worth showing.
only good things in my opinion were the muscle cars. rest... meh..
wouldnt spend that $17 again...

bring back top gear live
quickbuck
25th July 2010, 15:16
.... kia's and ford fiestas,.....
Speed Show?
Could almost do them for false advertising....
As there were bikes there, then I guess they have the SPEED part covered....
cave weta
25th July 2010, 21:07
I came - I saw- I was bored.....

but I did enjoy the jet boat with the 1,500 horse power Bell Jetranger turbine motor up it arse......
I guess that if you were not strapped in properly- you would be minced.
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cave weta
25th July 2010, 21:14
This was good to watch
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This was the gayest fuckin thing that I have ever seen on two wheels..

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Big Dave
25th July 2010, 21:32
But then, remember, you have terrible taste in motorcycles.
Crazy Steve
25th July 2010, 21:34
Sat on a few bikes, swung my wee legs on a few... really enjoyed it, shame Yamaha were not there though!

Meh.........I thought it was a 2/10 at the Max ! !

Crazy Steve.
Big Dave
25th July 2010, 21:36
Meh.........I thought it was a 2/10 at the Max ! !

Crazy Steve.

So you mean everyone else got none?????
Big Dave
25th July 2010, 21:42
how can a auto show only have 2 ferraris and nothing else slightly exciting.



I thought there were quite a few interesting 4 wheel vehicles - and I'm not interested in 4 wheeled vehicles. I didn't actually notice any Kias!

Some of the Hot Rods and Chevs were mint. That Merc made my day.

It was a pretty good show as far as the quality of business was concerned too. We sold an encouraging number of subscriptions - with thanks to those that did sign up.
Tink
25th July 2010, 21:54
Meh.........I thought it was a 2/10 at the Max ! !

Crazy Steve.

Well you can't please everyone... STEVE:blink:
Conquiztador
25th July 2010, 22:56
This was the gayest fuckin thing that I have ever seen on two wheels..

(Here is a picture of a Gold Wing wannabe)



Fuckin orrible!
Cayman911
25th July 2010, 22:58
I thought there were quite a few interesting 4 wheel vehicles - and I'm not interested in 4 wheeled vehicles. I didn't actually notice any Kias!

Some of the Hot Rods and Chevs were mint. That Merc made my day.


yeah definitely, would have been more approriate if it was a rod show though. i loved that purple plymouth road runner. and the camaros. *Drools* ,
speed show...ehh i remember going to the auto shows few years back. there were enzos. lambos, and even a pagani zonda. thats the sorta thing we need :).

if someone brought a veyron into new zealand.... i would just die from all body senses maxing out
Big Dave
25th July 2010, 23:36
I really like the Vision. The fact that guys like Cave Wetta don't is part of the attraction to someone who would buy one - and why they are now selling pretty well.

Well - that and the fact that they are a very good large touring motorcycle.
Devil
26th July 2010, 09:16
I thought it was great. Lots of bikes, great products and some cool cars.
Loved the Detomaso Pantera.
Bounce001
26th July 2010, 09:24
We went and had a nosy on Sat morning. Was impressed at the number of stands and thought there was a good range. Avgas - there was a NZStreetfighters stand there - had lots of bling for sale too.

Must of been a lucky day for us as we got in for cheap (dodo at the gate gave us change when we gave her the exact amount!) and we also won a trip to the Goldcoast for 7 days! :Punk: Will be going again next year for sure!!!!!
Big Dave
26th July 2010, 14:06
Wow - nice work on the holiday.

Walked around the sheds with the handicam on a break from the stand.

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boman
26th July 2010, 17:03
Went along for a gander. Not bad. It was good to be able to see the bikes in the flesh, so to speak. Would have been better if all the manufacturers had been represented, but you cannot have them all. Loved the BMW S1000rr bike. $30,000. With all the fruit, I felt was a bloody great buy. The RSV4 was gorgeous also. And the 675 Trumpy. And 1198, 898 Ducati's.

Spoilt for choice.

Oh well, off to buy a winning lotto ticket.
avgas
26th July 2010, 17:16
I really like the Vision. The fact that guys like Cave Wetta don't is part of the attraction to someone who would buy one - and why they are now selling pretty well.
Well - that and the fact that they are a very good large touring motorcycle.
How come no KORE!
Why have a show that is just a collection of Showrooms??????
Big Dave
26th July 2010, 17:38
How come no KORE!
Why have a show that is just a collection of Showrooms??????

There is only one Core and I got the impression that it travels with the boss, Mark Blackwell.

Why? Because the premise of all trade shows is to 'take the showroom to the people'. That is the gig. The budget for staging is then related to the potential audience/sales.
retro asian
26th July 2010, 17:39
Sorry I didn't get to say "Hi" BD, the missus was getting real bored...and icecreams, hotdogs and chips only held her attention for so long.....

So didn't get photos of all the show bikes either... but got some montages going on:

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Fatt Max
26th July 2010, 19:06
There is only one Core and I got the impression that it travels with the boss, Mark Blackwell.

Why? Because the premise of all trade shows is to 'take the showroom to the people'. That is the gig. The budget for staging is then related to the potential audience/sales.

Twas good to get there and have look at all the exhibits. Good to finally meet you to BD.

Liked the mini racing, brought back memories of Michale Caine's greatest line:

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off...!"
Big Dave
26th July 2010, 20:27
Twas good to get there and have look at all the exhibits. Good to finally meet you to BD.

Liked the mini racing, brought back memories of Michale Caine's greatest line:

"You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off...!"

Meh - Michael Caine's best line is in 'Once Were Kings' where he replies when asked if Sean Connery (his fellow Seargenat Major) is 'Tough Enough'?

'Tuff Sah! Tuff Sah?! Only man I know who can belch and break wind sim-ul-taneoius-ly!'