There is no import duty or additional VAT payments from the IOM.

My understanding is it is more or less a paper exercise. Take a look here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1234493

I've been wearing Rukka gear now for about two years all year round, its brilliant stuff. I bought online from Germany.

If you buy the gloves size up as they are quite small.

Get to the boat early.

This website has some of what you are looking for

http://www.northcoast500.com/home.aspx

Take a look here http://www.visitisleofman.com/placestovisit/museums/classicmotorcyclecollection.xml

I think the Snaefell motorcycle museum is closed. There is a classic bike collection in Kirk Michael and a transport museum opening in Jurby.

Take a ride out to the sound opposite the Calf of ...

Have you seen these



I've just ordered one from the States through eBay.