17th May and it was off to the BMF show at Peterborough. This year, it was Andy wanting to buy things, but me paying – no change there then! To begin with, we had to pick up Nobby, (Andy’s Suzuki), from Martin’s garage, as it had been in for a few jobs and a MOT. As I had taken him over on the Kawasaki, we decided to carry on by using the two old bikes for this trip. A steady ride at 70 mph, (keeping to the speed limit of course), saw us arrive just in time for a heavy rain shower. Riding round the showground to the parking areas, I could see that cars were in the field we used last year. I stopped one of the stewards and asked where the bikes were parking, only to be told ‘Straight on’. Out came the Anglo Saxon vocabulary, whilst questioning why, at a bike show, it is the bikes that are put the furthest away from the entrance – remember Donington Park last year! Now give this guy a round of applause for using some common sense. About 100 meters ahead there were a couple of bikes, with cars, on a hard standing area.
‘Go and park by them. You will be alright there because it is where we are parking’.
What a star!! It was only 30 meters from the entrance. He must be a biker!!
Once in, Andy was off to see what he could find. Initially, he was after a leather waistcoat for his Chapter patches. He got one for £20!! Next, he saw a place making number plates. He fancied a black and silver one to match the Nightster. It looks good, and at £15, a deal was done. Finally, he bought a leather bike jacket. It is a good job the ‘Kwak’ has panniers and a top box!!
As always, it was a nice way to spend a few hours!! When’s the Tail End Show?
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