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Can you clean your bike with Fairy washing-up liquid?
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It’s a question many people ask, but never seem to get a straight answer. John Milbank decided to find out, once and for all… Chatting with MCM reader Dino Heath at a bike meet the other week, we got into a discussion on bike cleaning. Dino shines up his R1150GS with washing-up liquid, but…
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Where have all the bargains gone?
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At a recent bike auction, I heard that dealers were having to travel further afield to buy their stock. Prices paid at the drop of the hammer seemed high too… Great, I thought – biking’s on the up again! This must be the start of what’s going to be a brilliant year for biking.…
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2014 Ducati 899 Panigale review
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£12,496 | 898cc liquid-cooled V-twin | 148bhp | 73lb-ft The 899 Panigale looks almost identical to the 1199 that began the Panigale family two years ago, but it’s distinctly different — and not just in its engine capacity. Basically the 899 has been created to be a bit more of a practical streetbike than the…
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2014 Honda CBR250R review
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£4100 OTR I 249cc 4-stroke single I 26bhp I 17.6 lb-ft@ 7000rpm Honda introduced the CBR250R with the idea of fusing the handling and styling of their iconic, large capacity CBR range, with a smaller engine for riders after a first bike, better fuel economy, or just something nimble to chuck around town. With brand…
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GoPro Hero 3 HD Black review
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Reviewed by: John Milbank RRP: £359 The GoPro Black edition stands out in the range with its ability to shoot at 120fps at a resolution of 720p. This puts super-slow-mo footage in the hands of us all, which looks great with bike footage. Even at full HD (1080p), the GoPro will shoot at up to 60fps.…
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Bullet polish carnuba wax spray kit review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM | RRP: £14.99 | www.bulletpolish.co.uk This great value kit contains 500ml of ready-to-use wax spray, and two good quality microfibre cloths. I’ve long used fairly expensive hard waxes on my bikes and cars, so was sceptical of this water-based spray. First impressions are good – it’s very simple to apply,…
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The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Ducati Desmoquattro Twins review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM RRP: £12.99 ISBN: 978-1-845844-30-1 Having owned two Ducatis, I thought I knew all I needed when I started looking to buy another Monster. Veloce Publishing’s book by Ian Falloon proved me wrong. A mine of useful information, there’s far more than the usual things to check on any motorcycle (though this…
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R&G heated grips review
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Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £39.99 Come rain or shine, I would much rather be out on a motorcycle than stuck in a car, but in the winter my hands tend to get cold quickly, so heated grips on my BMW 650 ST were a must. I took a Stanley knife to the original grips to…
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2007 Yamaha XJR1300 | Reader review
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Name: Paul McGoun From: Ealing, London Occupation: Works for Royal Mail Owned bike for: 4 years Previous bike: Yamaha XJR1200 Tell us about it: “This is an early 2007 model , so it still has carbs and it’s bullet proof! I’ve used this every day to ride to work and it’s never missed a…
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Can my wife sue me?
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Q. I was out riding with my other half on the back of my Bandit 1200 when I cocked up a corner, ended up in the gutter and bounced off through a hedge. Not my finest hour. I walked away with a bruised ego but my wife ended up breaking her wrist and her leg.…
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