Motorbikes

Why Not ‘Get On’ In National Motorcycle Week?

May 6, 2010

The MCI is saying ‘Get On’ during National Motorcycle Week 2010 which runs from 18-24 July 2010. If you’ve never experienced two wheels in any form, this is the ideal opportunity to do so. Those wanting to try a bike or scooter can participate in the event by enjoying a FREE one-hour taster session with [...]

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MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show – Event Review

April 1, 2010

In March, I had the pleasure of attending the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show. Let’s get the scoring/review out of the way first of all – I can heartily recommend the show if you have an interest in bikes, although there wasn’t too much going on in terms of live events outside. However, if you have [...]

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Abarth 500 Trofeo Cars To Feature Alongside British Superbikes

March 25, 2010

Car racing doesn’t have to be all about big V8 monsters roaring around a track. In fact, nimbler, more agile cars can often provide more entertainment for your money and none prove this more than the exciting Abarth Trofeo race series. The series, which starts with its first rounds over the Easter weekend (3 and [...]

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MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show And Practical Sportsbike Sampler

March 21, 2010

This weekend, I attended the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show, which was a fantastic experience. I’ll be doing a full run-down of the Saturday event later in the week. In the meantime, to whet your appetite, why not check out the free sampler for Practical Sportsbike magazine? It’s definitely worth a read for free.

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Shock News – Prime Minister Admits Importance Of Motorcycling In The UK

March 1, 2010

The House of Commons heard Gordon Brown announce on 25th February: “It is important that we have a strong motorcycling industry in this country.” During Prime Minister’s Questions Mr Brown was quizzed by the Conservative MP for St Albans, Anne Main. She asked him specifically about the issue of motorcycle testing, which has been fundamentally [...]

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Why I’ll Never Buy A Smart Car…

December 13, 2009

I’ve decided that when I reach the hallowed 100,000 miles mark in my current car, it will be time to get a new motor (provided that, of course, I’m financially in a position to do so). I have a few choices circling in my mind, but I just couldn’t face letting my Astra go whilst [...]

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Don’t Kill Me In The Dark! I’m Not Invisible On A Motorbike!

November 25, 2009

Just the other week, I wrote a post about vulnerable road users and the importance of awareness on the road. You can read it here. Tonight, after a particularly long and gruelling day at work, I decided to whip off the all-weather cover and get the bike going for a few miles’ jaunt. All was [...]

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Buell Is No More

October 18, 2009

Whilst this is first and foremost a car blog, I thought I’d share with you all the sad news that Buell motorbikes will be no more as Harley Davidson are focussing their efforts elsewhere. Whilst Buell motorbikes may not have been for everyone, at least they provided something different for the market and I certainly [...]

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Motorcycle Diary – Week 10

September 14, 2009

My YZF-R125 is proving to have been worn in quite nicely now. The clutch isn’t quite a temperamental, the gear change is slicker and there have been no issues with getting it into neutral and sticking there. Perhaps the biggest issue over the past 10 weeks remains the seating position. Whilst riding something that’s got [...]

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Motorcycle Diary – Week 6

August 25, 2009

Well, I’m now six weeks into riding my 09 Yamaha YZF-R125. You have to take the rough with the smooth as they say, which unfortunately means I needed to fork out for a new (rather expensive) vinyl/sticker for the right hand side fairing due to an ‘off’. No harm done, other than to the pride [...]

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