Infinity Norwich Now Open!

We're delighted to say we have another store! 

We opened our new Norwich store on Saturday and after lots of hard work and a long day on Thursday (with one of us having a long day on Saturday too I might add), the former HG store opened after only being closed for a few days.

Hastily Bodged Signage

We're very pleased to say we have all of the former Norwich HG staff on board too, you can visit Lydia and her team at 124-128 Ber Street, Norwich, call them on 01603 764 466 and very soon you'll be able to email them via norwich@infinitymotorcycles.com.

Win A Pair Of Kevlar Jeans!

How do you fancy winning a pair of Kevlar motorcycle jeans, a prize worth £99.99?

Now the sun has finally made an appearance, we’ve teamed up with the motorbike insurance provider Bikesure to give away two, (yes 2!), pairs of Kevlar motorcycle jeans. Available in a range of sizes, we’ve got both ladies jeans and men’s jeans in stock. You can even choose from Route One or Held kevlar jeans.

To be in with a chance of winning one of these fabulous prizes, all you need to do is to leave a review of your local Infinity Motorcycles store on their Google+ Place page. Whether good or bad, we’ll pick two winners on the 10th of August 2012.

You can visit our Google+ Place pages here:

Held Glory Ladies Kevlar Jeans

Holborn

Great Portland Street

Clapham

Hanger Lane

York

Southampton

Farnborough

For an extra chance of winning prizes in the future, why not join join our mailing list?

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions: Winners can choose any pair of Kevlar denim jeans from our range as per our website, with a retail price of up to £100. Winners will be picked at random from all reviews posted on the Google Places pages between 26th July 2012 and 9th of August 2012. Reviewers will need to sign in to Google so we know who to give the prizes to! Reviews are subject to Googles Terms & Conditions. Judges decision is final.

New Up To 125cc Yamaha Finance Deals

Starting today, we've new finance deals on Yamaha 125cc motorbikes and scooters at our Clapham, London Yamaha Premier dealer branch. If the extra traffic and restrictions for the Olympics, increasing petrol prices or just the hassle of getting around in a car is finally getting to you, or if you are looking to trade up to a new Yamaha, this is the perfect time to talk to Nyall and his sales team.

Yamaha Vity 125cc

Across the whole range of 50cc and 125cc machines, we can now offer 24 months 0% APR, with a £99 deposit, as well as extra deals on some machines where we will add a clothing voucher. We can arrange insurance and CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) - we can even deliver your new machine to the test centre for you! Our Clapham branch is also a motorcycle clothing superstore, with clothing and helmets to suit all budgets, so we can help make getting on two wheels as smooth as possible.


This deal makes the longevity, reliability and quality that Yamaha are known for more affordable, and with models like the Vity 125 scooter breaking the  100mpg barrier, it just gets better!

Yamaha WR125X

The offer also includes motorcycles, including the Supermoto style WR125X and the Supersports YZF-R125 - even theWGP 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model! A WR125X is a great bike to ride in London traffic, the riding position helping you see ahead, powerful brakes, sticky tyres and punchy power delivery helping you avoid other road users. Both bikes have "big bike" looks and presence and are a great start to your motorbike riding.


If you would like longer to pay, or you'd like to pay a bigger deposit and reduce your monthly payment, call us and we can discuss your options.  This offer ends 31st July, so be quick, you can call Clapham on 0207 720 6072 or email Nyall for more information.

Club Infinity - Special Deals on Schuberth and Dainese

Until the end of June we've upped the amount of Club Infinity points on every Schuberth S2, SR1 and C3, as well as Dainese Cage leather jackets, including the ladies version.

Schuberth Helmets 2012 Range

Everything that Club Infinity Members buy from Infinity Motorcycles earns points, which we convert into Club Infinity vouchers at the start of every month. Buy a Schuberth S2, SR1 or C3 helmet and you will receive 5000 points, buy a Dainese cage jacket and we'll give you 3000 points. Since 1000 points is worth a £10 voucher, you can look forward to a £50 voucher when you buy a Schuberth and a £30 voucher when you buy a Cage jacket.

We've changed our website too, so you can see how many points you can earn too:

Dainese Cage Jacket  - With 3000 Points

Club Infinity is free to join, you can sign up when you shop with us, either on line or in any of our branches. We have stores in London, Southampton, York and Farnborough, Hampshire where we have huge ranges of helmets for you to try on.


This offer ends on the 30th of June 2012.

Infinity Newsletter Vaults

Hidden Gems

We all love riding our bikes, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to ride them; to a local landmark, a breathtaking viewpoint, a cracking café?

There are so many great biking destinations we all know about, but there are even more hidden gems we don’t. So at so Infinity we want you to get riding, get snapping and get sharing to help inspire everyone to get out and enjoy riding more.

To get involved all you have to do is ride to your favourite destination, take a picture of your bike there (with or without you), and upload it to our Facebook page. Tell the world where your destination is and why you think it’s worth riding there.  Here's an example from our mate Dan;

“This is my 2009 Royal Enfield Classic pictured outside Goodwood, but this picture could almost be taken 50 years earlier!  Plenty of great roads around the nearby South Downs and you're close to the Channel coast too.”

Now, this isn't a competition, but if a picture catches our eye, or if it gets lots of 'Likes' on Facebook, you might be the lucky recipient of a Bag+ 25-litre rucksack worth £39.99.

The details:

ñ  How far do I have to go?

As far as you like. You’re destination can be anywhere in the World; wherever you’re comfortable riding to. We’re not looking for heroics, just something different, inspiring and interesting.

ñ  What kind of locations are you looking for?

It can be anywhere really, as long as you can tell us why you think it’s a Great Biking Destination. Tell us about somewhere we’ve never heard of before, a hidden gem  worth going the extra few miles for… Make us laugh, make us cry, make us envious about where you’ve been. But above all else, inspire everyone to get on their bike and ride there too.

ñ  What are you definitely not looking for?

We won’t be impressed with: granny’s garden, bike in your driveway, outside a motorcycle dealer (even if it's an  Infinity store).

ñ  Do I have to be a good photographer?

Not at all, as long as your shot is clear enough to give us a good impression of your destination, that’ll do the job nicely. We’re interested in the quality of the subject, not the picture.     

New Product Reviews On Our Website.

We've added a new feature to our product pages - visit our website pages for kit you've bought from us and submit a review, let us and our other customers know what you think of your kit. We're going to give the best review every month a £50 Infinity Voucher every month, and we'll print the best ones in our newsletter.

You're going to have to go some way to beat this Spada 407 Suit review though - currently favourite for July's prize.

Yes, that's 100 000 Miles!

Infinity Motorcycles' store manager Nigel Armstrong has ‘clocked the ton’ on his Yamaha R6 this month, reaching an impressive 100,000 miles from new.

Nige Looking Pleased With Himself.

Nigel, who manages Infinity’s clothing and accessory store in Farnborough, opted for a company bike in 2004, and has ridden his R6 in all temperatures and conditions, throughout the seasons, during his daily duties for Infinity and in his leisure time too. Incredibly he has only had to perform routine servicing and replace consumables, such as the tyres, chain and sprockets on the 600cc Yamaha.

Nigel has fared just as well considering the time he’s spent in the saddle and the conditions he’s endured. He puts the achievement squarely down to his choice of rider clothing:

“I’ve always stuck to the quality brands, like Rukka. Although the purchase price is a little higher, it’s well worth the extra for the quality, the features and the longevity you get. ”

His view is reflected In a recent customer survey by Infinity, which revealed that their shoppers are opting for premium brands like Rukka, Alpinestars and Dainese. As Britain's bikers become older (average age 41-50) and more affluent (annual income £20k - £40k) it appears that they seek the reassurance of premium brands, which they believe offer better performance and quality than cheaper options.

For further information on Infinity Motorcycles’ huge range of new and used motorcycles and scooters, rider equipment and accessories, call 01904 675 600 or visit www.infinitymotorcycles.com.

Win A £13000 Yamaha Super Tenere!

Ok, this is it, our biggest ever giveaway! One lucky newsletter subscriber will win a brand spanking new Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere worth a cool £13000. This is the biggest prize we've ever given away, overshadowing the Yamaha's we've given away over the last couple of years. As before, there's no purchase necessary, all we ask is that you sign up for our popular (and I'd like to add "Award Winning") fortnightly newsletter and official Yamaha UK newsletter, which you can do on our Win A Super Tenere web page.

Yamaha Super Tenere 2011 Colours

We have a Super Tenere demonstrator available at our Clapham branch right now (subject to status), and as Yamaha Premier Dealers we're part of the Yamaha "Test Ride To Adventure" offer, where you can win an 8 Day Moroccan adventure with Nick Sanders on an XT1200Z. You can call Nyall on 0207 720 6072, or email him to arrange a test ride. Anyone having a demo and filling in a questionnaire will receive a free Nick Sanders book and DVD. This offer runs until June 30th 2011.

We also have two runners up prizes of a day at the Geraint Jones' Yamaha Tenere Experience in Wales, worth £250 each. The day includes bike hire, instruction, insurance (under 25's must provide own insurance), fuel, lunch and refreshments. A group of us had one of the best days motorcycle riding we've ever had with these guys a couple of years ago - we can't recommend them enough. If you've never ridden off road, you'll be amazed by how much it can help you as a road rider, and the scenery is beautiful - take a camera.

Take a Camera - A Waterproof One. 

Full Terms And Conditions are available on our Win A Super Tenere page, but basically this competition is open to over 18 year old UK residents with a full motorcycle licence who receive our newsletter. Did I mention that it's an Award Winning newsletter?

Finally, Some Nice Weather!

Hope I haven't jinxed it!

Our latest newsletter has just gone out, new kit is arriving on a daily basis and suddenly we can't move in the packing room again - the season really seems to be startting with a bang this year...

I've previously explained how Club Infinity works on this here blog, but we're doing something for Club Members this month;  well two things actually.

Firstly, buy anything from our Clothing and Accessory shops, or on line, before the end of March and we'll give you double points. So instead of a £10 voucher for every £250 you spend, we'll give you £20 (or £10 for every £125). It's a great way to get a bit back on the new gear.

Secondly we're giving away £4000 of Infinity Vouchers to Club Infinity Members! We've given each branch £500 in vouchers, and at the and of May, they'll randomly pick a Club Infinity Member who's bought something from their store to win the vouchers. Mail Order are included in the give away too.

The Double Points applies to anything, even special offers, so you could buy a nice new Arai Chaser Hopkins rep online for £369.99, get free gifts worth £60, spend a fiver on odds and ends (to make it look like you're not just thinking of yourself!),  and you'll receive enough points for £30 in vouchers too!

We're clearing some Arai Chaser Eagles too; down from £369.99 to £249.99, with free delivery and £20 worth of Club Points.  

Keep an eye on the site - we've a couple of other things in the pipeline for Club Infinity Members too!

Back To Normality

The stands are stripped and back in storage.

The unsold stock is back in York and Farnborough.

The hire trucks have gone back.

We've all had a night in our own beds.

We've added some photos to our Facebook page.

I think we should al have a few days off now!

Dave's Birthday Yesterday

Birthday Boy Dave Holloway is far fresher than most this morning - there are a few people struggling! Dave has some wierd superhuman power that means he never gets a hangover. Suspisciously, Rob and Watty have both vanished.

Dean isn't so bright though.



Ed won an award for this jumper - he's just missing a rocking chair and some whistling.



Chez and Sam from our Mail Order department are selling HJC's over on the big Oxford stand.

Here's the Helmet Dream Team - Coren, Lisa, Ted, Mel (voted Show Top Totty) and Dean

Luce and Tina:

Quick Update

Just in case you were worried about who was wearing the watch, today it's Mr Long from Forcefield, who acquired the spectacular timepiece for a misguided commercial decision.

I think he was lucky to get away with just the watch....

Prior to Mr Long, the watch wearer was Coren. Every year one person has to live with the shame and humiliation of forgetting their show pass, this year is no exception. Well done Coren!

There's a host of minor nominations coming through the phones and email to Mail Order, but since it's Dave's birthday tomorrow my guess is he'll be nominated for a special birthday treat tonight...

Our Stands Are Built!

As you can see from the pic, we've got the bare bones of the stands built and tomorrow we start stocking up. Tomorrow also marks the day the daily battle to avoid wearing the Ingersol begins in earnest.

We have a few traditions; one of the more recent ones is that we have a vote at the end of every day to decide who must wear a tasteless watch the next day as a penance for an act of stupidity or incompetence. There are a few rules, but most of them can be bent to make sure that Rob (our MD and tea boy on the left) has to wear it on Trade Day when he has a lot of meetings!










This year we have a whole side of our stand dedicated to gloves, with loads of our bestsellers for you try at very special show prices. Terry and June, sorry, Ricky Moon spent most of the day building the cages to store them all, then Ricky climbed a ladder because we told him he'd get better reception on his mobile that way. Ricky is no stranger to the Ingersol!








There's no bikes to be seen yet, but apparently Yamaha have Ben Spies WSB winning R1, James Toselands M1 and a proper bike - a reverse cylinder YZ450F! The hall the bikes are in looks packed, I suspect the lack of certain manufacturers whose name begins with "H" just means the other guys have more room.