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2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: May 13th, '15, 18:22
by forestcat
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/experienc ... index.aspx <<< Link Fixed

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2015 MT Tour Dates and Venues
The MT Tour will visit some of the best known motorcycle friendly venues around the UK including a stop at the 2015 Motorcycle Live at the NEC. Each venue has been selected to allow the Roadshow to be easy to get to but also with some outstanding local roads for the MT Demo Ride route.
The MT Demo Rides will depart from and return to the MT Tour venue and test rides will be escorted on a special route designed to allow you to get the feel for your selected MT model.
16th to 17th May - MCN Festival - East of England Showgroun, Peterborough
20th to 21st June - Ryka's Cafe - Box Hill near Dorking
4th to 5th July - Squires Cafe - Newthorpe, Leeds
11th July - Castle Coombe - Bike Safe, Chippenham
28th November to 6th December - Motorcycle Live - NEC, Birmingham

Im riding up to the to the Castle Coombe one. Then Air Ambulance rideout the day after \o/

Come and see what fun you are missing ;P

Update
Meet Exeter Services 8:45 for 9am departure

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: May 21st, '15, 12:47
by swainers
Hi Balki,
I'd be interested in coming and having a look / test drive. Did I read its 30 quid for the test ride ?

Steve

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: May 21st, '15, 19:52
by forestcat
(link now fixed)

No it is free
Opening Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm on Saturday
Tickets: Free entry to the event, free attractions and test rides.
Confirmed Attractions:
MT Tour truck with display of MT clothing and accessories
MT-09 and MT-07 accessorised units
MT demo fleet – test ride the latest MT-09 Tracer, MT-09, MT-09 Street Rally, MT-09 Sport Tracker, MT-07 and MT-07 Moto Cage models many fitted with accessories for you to test.
First MT Experience around a coned test course. Even complete novices can experience an MT riding either an MT-125 or restricted 35Kw version of the MT-07 under the supervision of our instructors.
MT Extreme Wheelie Machine – rides an MT-09 and MT-07 Moto Cage under controlled conditions as you learn to wheelie safely.
Dave Coats stunt show including his MT-09 and MT-07 Moto Cage with wheelies, slides, burnouts and more. Show runs at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
MT Owners paddock – park your MT in the special paddock and meet other MT owners – follow MT Yamaha signs from entrance to the MT owners exclusive parking area

Competitions:
Special competitions for MT Owners. Enter your MT into one of the five MT categories and win MT prizes. Park in the paddock before 1.30pm – judging takes place at 2.30pm.
Giveaways and demo ride T-shirts

Also available on site:
Catering and refreshments are available on site
Toilets and parking for all visitors.

Special Instructions:
Remember to bring your licence (both parts) if you want to test ride an MT on the road – not required for Wheelie machine or MT First Experience.
You will need to bring your own riding kit for the road ride demos.

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: May 22nd, '15, 09:24
by swainers
Ok great, catch up with you nearer the date

Steve

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: Jun 30th, '15, 21:46
by forestcat
See start of thread for meet point

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: Jul 12th, '15, 09:39
by JohnSilva
So did anybody go to this event as I couldn't go due to working all day :(

Re: 2015 MT Darkside Tour 11 july

Posted: Jul 12th, '15, 13:54
by Atomic
Me & Mrs went along with BRat. Nice weather meant good turnout. The stunt riders were good to watch as was John McGuinness doing his laps. I have done the Bikesafe (short version at this venue) & the track taster here before, so didn't bother doing again. The Yamaha MT demo rides seemed popular.