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Motorcycle legal advice: What do I do if I purchased a dodgy second-hand?
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I bought a ‘nearly new’ Suzuki GW250, which the dealer told me had just been serviced. The next day, I was sitting at traffic lights when the engine just stopped.
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HOW TO prepare for a motorcycle road trip
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Going on a motorcycle road trip is one of the best ways to enjoy the open roads and the freedom they offer.
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Motorcycle legal advice: The solicitor said I earn too much money to get Legal Aid, is this unjust?
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I’ve come into biking late, passing my test a year ago and buying a CBR600F. Why didn’t I do this earlier, I’d think, every time I hopped on…
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Motorcycle legal advice: Should I settle my claim for less?
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My husband recently picked up his first set of wheels. Now, whilst I was born with only one foot; my life has been pretty normal and my foot (or lack of) has never held me back – until now. Long story short, we were riding two-up when a car coming from the opposite direction hooked…
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Keeping those carbs clean
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You may have heard people say: ‘The only way to do a job is the right way!’, and to a point that’s a perfectly reasonable statement.
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Motorcycle riding skills: Think yourself faster
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Ever had a mental block about an aspect of your riding and wondered how to get over it? Meet psychological coach, Simon Darnton, who may be able to help… “It’s all about rhythm” says Simon Darnton when asked what’s the most common theme that he works on with riders. He’s a psychological coach and before…
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VIDEO: Getting to grips with the Japanese dark art of Moto Gymkhana
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At MoreBikes, we’re always looking for something new and different to get our teeth stuck into. And while poring over videos of small Japanese men tearing through a pre-set course of multi-coloured cones on motorcycles twice their size, we couldn’t believe the level of skills and close quarters control on display. It caused our jaws…
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Quick Spins – 1996 Triumph Speed Triple
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All was set and sorted. But then, after some overnight contemplation, Speed Triple owner Stuart Wallace developed cold feet and things went disappointingly Pete Tong. ‘Sorry, I’ve changed my mind. I can’t let you ride it. It’s just too special to me, I can’t take the risk,’ was the general sentiment of his decline. Having…
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On the right track: British Superbike School
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The British Superbike School calls Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire a home – not a bad spot for teaching people to ride fast and safely. The school is dedicated to helping riders advance their riding skills and bike control – cornering, braking, throttle control, lines, steering and balance. Master that and you’ll be more confident and a…
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Quick Spins – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
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MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcyce Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen. Yet again I had to admit my negative judgement wasn’t just premature, but inappropriate too. After assessing…
