Interview with Nick Jordan - Juicy Pipes UK
When did Juicypipes open?
Juicypipes, the UK importer ofTBR products, has been running for 2 years. Our background is that we’ve had a motorcycle dealership, Jordan Bikes, for 8 years now.
Why did you decide to distribute?
As a dealer, we already soldTBR products anyway, but two years ago the previousTBR importer disappeared and we had unfulfilled orders, so we contacted you guys to buy the stock direct, and after a lot of discussion, we became the sole UK importer.
What do you like most about the power sports industry?
The fact that we sell adult toys, so no matter how old the customer, they are a kid at heart.
What product or service do you provide that customers may not know about?
We’re going to work hard this year to get the Juicebox Pro into peoples minds over here, as the Power Commander is the fuel controller choice for most people at the moment, and has been for decades. People who have chosen the JB Pro have been delighted, and so we are going to make inroads into this area this year.
What are some of your most popular products?
We’ve always sold a lot of exhausts for the 2009/2010 R1, and also for the Suzuki B-King.This year, by a mile, we’ll sell more Black Series carbon systems for the new ZX10R, we already have a waiting list !
What do you like about havingTwo Brothers?
It’s such a great product, that we love to represent it. Customers in the UK are oftenTBR virgins, as the brand is only just becoming big over here, and the first time they see and feel a carbon exhaust, their faces are like they are touching something alien, totally awestruck by how light and well made it is.
What is your favorite power sport vehicle to ride?
I currently have a GSXR750K7 race bike for track days, and for the last 10 years I’ve had various tuned up Gilera Runner scooters for the road; great fun when everyone else is on a sports bike.
Do you have a favorite riding spot?
Without question Cadwell Park race circuit in Lincolnshire has the best piece of tarmac anywhere on the planet, known as ‘The Mountain.’ If you’ve never heard of it, type into you tube ‘Josh Brookes Cadwell Park’ That will explain all !
One of your most memorable riding experiences?
I’m a sports bike rider through and through, but a couple of years ago me and my lady took out a Harley to see what all the fuss was about. It was an FXDSTISRCS F? Anyway, it was blue, and we had an awesome ride around the countryside. Both of us loved it.There was no thrill, no adrenaline, no risk of a high side, but we got to look at the view as we rode, and we really had time to appreciate being in the open air. We even saw an eagle, how apt!
Fun facts about Juicypipes employees?
We’re a small team here. We have Nicky, who is half Spanish, and uses her family heritage for justification when she gets mad. EG it’s my latin blood, I can’t help it.Officer. We have Bob, AKA Big Bad Bob, ‘cos he’s big, and, er... bad, and myself, Nick, and I do the artwork for advertisements and pay the bills !
Interesting local facts about Leeds?
Leeds is the biggest city in the north of England, and Peter O’Toole comes from there. So does Ernie Wise in case you don’t know who Peter O’Toole is.
We have a great range of TBR ladies and gents clothing for sale online, and we'll soon have a kids and babies range, as well as hoodies for doggies so you can pimp your pooch.
Visit us at www.juicypipes.com or call us on (+44)(0)113 238 3708ch. Visit us at www.juicypipes.com or call us on (+44) (0)113 238 3708
