Belfast Motorcycle Festival 2008

[El Loco]

Just found this info on another website (and yeh I know, I should be working......):

Promoted by motorcycling event legend Billy Nutt, the Motorcycle Festival of 2008 will be going solo as all the previous competing shows have pulled out and the Dublin show will not be held next year. We are now the largest motorcycle festival in Northern Ireland. The main hall is already sold out and we are planning an auto jumble and classic bike display for the smaller halls.

All major manufacturers have expressed their desire to have space with many scheduled to display some of the latest and newest models of 2008, these include the new 2008 Suzuki machines in the form of GSXR 600, GSX 1300 B KING and the Hayabusa. Yamaha will have on display the XT 125 X, the new R6 & R1 2008 models, along with the FZ1S 1000. Ducati will exhibit new machinery, which includes the 848cc and 1098cc Superbikes. Harley Davidson will have a few surprises in store for the many thousands of festival goers. Kawasaki will have their new ZX10 and GTR 1400. Triumph will present their new Street Triple 675 and Triumph Tiger, and the Royal Enfield from DnD will also make an appearance. Honda will present the brand new CBF 600 (ABS), Transalp 680 and the CBR 1000 RR. Plus many more to be announced

Our main sponsor again this year will be Adelaide Insurance and IAM. Sam Geddis, General Manager of Adelaide Insurance Services, Northern Ireland’s leading
motorcycle insurance provider, expressed his delight at being the main sponsor of Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival for the fourth year in succession. Each year Adelaide has offered co sponsorship of the Festival to organisations that solely promote safety on our roads - initially Roadwise and this year for the second time, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The IAM
is the UK’s leading road safety charity, dedicated to improving the riding skills of motorcyclists through their Advanced Riding Test, engaging with the road-using public and influencing road safety policy. Adelaide encourages motorcyclists attending the Festival to seek out an IAM representative and consider taking action to become a safer rider. Successfully complete their programme and Adelaide will reward you with reduced motorcycle insurance costs.

In 2008 we see the return of the Karting Association, so for anyone wanting to get involved with karting, the karting organisation NIKA will be on hand to help with any queries plus the latest karts will be on show.

Another part of the Motorcycle fraternity, which has proved a success over the years is the Off Road Section. Off Road enthusiasts will be able to get all the information they need about getting involved with this form of motorcycling from Youth to Adults from the MRA stand in the main hall.Geoff Hill will be displaying some of the bikes he used in his many adventures. The Royal Enfield, which he used on his 7000 mile trip from Delhi – Belfast. The Harley Davidson Road King, which he used on one of the worlds most Famous Routes, Route 66 from Chicago – Los Angeles, and a Triumph Tiger, which he used for his 16,500 mile trip from Chile – Alaska!

For 2008 outside activities will include Super Moto displays, Stunt Man Mattie Griffin, he is one of the best stunt riders about today and will be putting on 3 shows per day. He alone is well worth a visit. Motorcycle Trial Display Team will perform some breath taking displays of motorcycle riding. After the success of this year’s festival we were delighted to be able to support a number of events such as motorcross, short circuit racing and karting and we hope that in 2008 we will be able to do the same again.

Already stars from the motorcycle world are being lined up to visit the festival and meet the fans. Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson have already confirmed that they will be in attendance. We are all looking forward to the 2008 Festival, which is the only event where the public have an opportunity to see what’s new in the motorcycling and karting world all under one roof!

OPENING HOURS : FRI 1st FEB : 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm / SAT 2nd & SUN 3RD : 10.00 am – 5.00 pm

ADMISSION : £10.00 per Adult / £5.00 OAP / CHILDREN UNDER 14 : FREE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : MR BILLY NUTT 02870351199 / email : [e-mail]

Anyone thinking of going? What day?

M.

[Phil]

And how many years have you went to this show and complained it was SHITE and a WASTE OF A TENNER






But Saturday looks good to me ;D ;D ;D

[El Loco]

admin said:

And how many years have you went to this show and complained it was SHITE and a WASTE OF A TENNER






But Saturday looks good to me ;D ;D ;D

Aye, but it's our local shite which means we're duty bound to go. Anyhow, we'd have nothing to complain about - for a while at least......

Saturday looks the best option for me as well and I know Marty's looking to see if he can get off then too so here's the current line up:

Fri 01 Feb 08:



Sat 02 Feb 08:

Phil
Mark
Marty (tbc)



Sun 03 Feb 08:



M.

[El Loco]

Managed to get my hands on a Flyer for this weekend's show:

This post will bring the thread back to the front again just in case somebody interested in going missed the original.

As at 30 Jan 08 the following are going:

Marty
Mark
Phil

Details of RV etc etc will be discussed at tomorrow night's meeting. See you there!!!!

M.

[El Loco]

Just to let anyone else who might thinking about going know the plan:

Marty, Phil and myself will be meeting up at Dunsilly Roundabout Carpark at 1100hrs on Saturday 2nd Feb and heading into Belfast from there. You can meet us there or at the show itself - just give any of us a bell and we'll arrange to meet up.

M.

[marty]

Mark, Phil & Myself meet up at Dunsilly Roundabout Carpark at 1100hrs on Saturday & went to the Show & meet up with Paul (good Day) Phil bought the first pint, no token, Silly boy.








Just for the Chairman.







This one is for Paul.




















blast from the past.



















Sorry it’s a bit distorted lads think its the drink.








Guess what bike Marty wants & its not green.

[El Loco]

Good photos mate - and those legs.........

I thought it was one of the better shows to be honest and now McCallen's got the KTM franchise a wee trip to Lisburn try out the RC8 might be on the cards.

M.

[snooker]

Our Leader:



Some blokes we met in the bar:

[El Loco]

Recognise the first 'Star'. Who are the other three? ;D ;D

M.