After ten years of unoriginal thought I need to pick a present for my brothers birthday. So, if someone were to spend twenty quid on a biking present for you what would you like? Or, what have you bought that you were impressed with? Any ideas on a postcard, or here......pls. (I always got him tickets for a rally on the weekend closest to his birthday but he's away this year)

Vouchers for a bike shop (clothes etc) ?

Hmmmm...you asked for something original, sorry 

                                                                                                                                                                             

Message posted by missme on 22 February 2012 at 07:05    missme @ 22/02/2012 07:05:43

I bought my brother one of the above...he loves it ...i had one too.....great quality and very useful if he drinks bottled beer......          not expensive, original, but is it a biker present? ?     get yer self one anyway                                                                                                                                                                                 

A Guardian Angel bell. Cost between £10.00 - £15.00   Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey. Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. (Ever wonder where potholes come from?) Legend also has it that the mystery of the Guardian Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against the Evil Road Spirits! Give a Guardian Bell and share the Legend of Good Luck it offers to a motorcycle and its rider!                                                                                                                                                                              

Anybody read Uneasy Rider by mike carter? A mate recommended that as a possible.....                                                                                                                                                                             

Bomb Doctor, given the size of the potholes round here, some buggers riding round with "Big Ben" strapped to thier bike !!!                                                                                                                                                                              

Any biography on Steve McQueen and his machines....                                                                                                                                                                             

PMSL @ Clarkee   Sure it's not your local authority letting the roads decay into a sad state and not spending our road taxes etc on their upkeep.                                                                                                                                                                             

Hhows about jupiters travels by  ted simmons, 60 countries in  30 months  it really is an excellent book a must read for any biker, theres also aa follow up dreaming of jupiter, he wont be disappointed   hope this helps greygra   kevkool                                                                                                                                                                             

I read Uneasy Rider, opened it and didn't close it until I got to the last page, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend it.

                                                                                                                                                                             

Thanks all, ill head out and splash some cash.

Cheers.

G                                                                                                                                                                             

I had panniers and a paddock stand for christmas and some tools for my birthday last year :) nice girly pressies :)                                                                                                                                                                              

Perfect present.... A biker chick :-)                                                                                                                                                                             

A ticket to the 2nd K.I.S.S. rally x 

Mandi x                                                                                                                                                                              

A pair of gloves that really are waterproof would be good, they all claim to be but never are.                                                                                                                                                                             

Have to buy origional GORTEX (no substitute like isotex etc)....100% waterproof ...                                                                                                                                                                               

  Greygra what did you get your brother, or has he not had his birthday yet?                                                                                                                                                                              

Perfect gift :- a weekend at the nurburgring                                                                                                                                                                               

Hmmmmmm Perfect prezzie for a biker.....For me a Triumph Rocket, yes a real one not a diecast model, but at the moment just my little daytona fixed and running would be good!!!!!!