Tony Carter
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Motorcycle sales up for eleventh month running
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Today’s figures indicate that this is the eleventh month in a row that the motorcycle industry has seen a rise in new registrations of 10.2% including scooters and mopeds. A massive 96,723 powered-two-wheelers (PTWs) being registered since January. Naked bikes continue to be popular, with new registrations 32% up on the same time last year. Touring bikes have…
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A brilliant idea: MotoGroom motorcycle helmet dryer
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British designers have come up with a clever motorcycle helmet cleaning and drying system – allowing bikers to fully dry a lid in just three hours. The patent-pending speed dryer solves the problem of drying your motorbike helmet after a full wash, a sweaty ride, or being caught in the rain. Thanks to the system, there’s…
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Muc-Off Dry Shower review
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Muc-Off Dry Shower review | Tested by: Carli Ann Smith | RRP: £3 for 50ml and £7 for 200ml | www.oxprod.com or call 01993 862300 If you’ve been for a ride – whether on road or off road – you can often feel like you want to jump in the shower and have a good wash. However, if you…
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Wolfman Ridgeline motorcycle tail packs available in new colours
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The popular Wolfman Ridgeline Plus Tail Bag, is now available in a range of six vibrant colours. These are a one off, limited run of just 40 bags per colour, with a small number available in the UK from Winding Roads. The standard Ridgeline Plus is one of Wolfman’s most popular tail bags, made from tough, ballistic nylon, with a…
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R&G continues to support motorcycle racers
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R&G is offering all ACU, SACU and MCUI motorcycle race licence holders 15% discount on its products for the 2015 racing season. In 2014, R&G celebrated 15 years of creating innovative motorcycle protection products and is a long-time supporter and sponsor of racing; from grassroots to professional level. The Alton-based crash protection specialist launched its…
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BMW R1200R prices announced
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Three models of the new BMW R 1200 R will be available from 07 February 2015, each with a unique paintscheme and selection of factory-fit options as standard. The standard R 1200 R is available from £10,250 on the road. BMW Motorrad UK offers special edition models to take advantage of even better value packages…
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Highways Agency set to expand network of electric vehicle charge points
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The government confirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive national network of chargepoints for electric vehicles this week by announcing that electric vehicle users will be no more than 20 miles from a chargepoint on the UK’s trunk roads, effectively bringing an end to ‘range anxiety’. An investment of £15 million by the Highways Agency…
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UK Scientists’ self-healing concrete could spell end of pot holes
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Scientists at three British universities are working on the development of a special concrete that plugs cracks by use of bacteria, making potholes a thing of the past. Researchers at the University of Bath, Cardiff University and the University of Cambridge created the concrete blend, filled with bacteria hidden in tiny capsules that react to…
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Stunning new 2015 motorcycle calendar from Metzeler
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The Metzeler motorcycle calendar was founded in 1994 , presenting stunning historical images dedicated to the best moments of international motorcycling. Produced in Weissach, near Stuttgart, just 6000 copies of 2015’s ‘The gathering of legends’ calendar have been printed. On every 50x52cm page, Photographer Micahael Lichter captures historic motorcycle rallies such as the US Daytona Beach Bike…
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Stay warm (and cool) on your motorcycle with a Rukka Outlast Fleece mid layer
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The new Outlast thermal undergarments by Rukka are claimed to maintain a comfortable, well-balanced micro climate within your motorcycle garment, even when outside temperatures change rapidly. Rukka Outlast Fleece midlayer is available as separate jacket and long johns or as a sleeveless overall. Jacket and overall both have a front zipper. All parts are made of…
