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KIT TESTED: Airhawk seat cushion
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Jonathan Schofield / £109.96 / www.sportouring.com As the years have gathered pace and my mental state has not bothered to keep up, I am reminded by certain parts of my body that I need to slow down or take more care. My butt being one of those body parts that has recently decided to make…
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KIT: Anti-Grinder lock
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From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…
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NEW KIT: Textile Touring Jacket from Vanucci
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Vanucci introduces the new VAJ-5 all-weather motorcycle touring jacket… The VAJ-5 is Vanucci’s new flagship, high-quality textile touring motorcycle jacket designed to be the perfect companion in every condition, complete with excellent durability, safety and comfort features. The new VAJ-5 is now available in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle…
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COMPACT SAT NAV: Beeline
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The fine folks at Beeline have just launched a new version of its compact sat nav device… We’re big fans of Beeline. The London-based technology firm won us over with its original super-simple and seriously clever Moto sat nav, which stripped away all the faff and provided clear, concise directions via its stylish retro-clock-like unit…
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WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor
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Ross Mowbray / £46.80 / www.partseurope.eu While there’s nothing wrong with an old-fashioned foot pump, it’s far easier to plug in a compressor and let it do the hard graft of blowing up your tyres. Technically, this is a portable jobbie; powered using a 12V lighter adaptor plug or by clipping the included alligator clips…
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WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Muc-Off washer for bikes
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Dom Humby / £130 / www.muc-off.com Keeping your bikes clean has always been a tender issue in the motorcycle world; some bother, and some don’t. Either way, it’s always given way to the age-old question: Can I pressure wash my bike? Way back when, this was a big no-no – simply because the output pressure…
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WORKSHOP STUFF: ABBA Superbike Stand
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Bertie Simmonds / £100 / www.abbastands.co.uk After 10 years of faithful service, my ABBA Superbike Stand has been retired. Well, sort of… it’s gone to another home. It’s fair to say that this has been the stand of choice, despite having some standalone paddock stands and a hydraulic bike lift. It’s been able to ‘hold…
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LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3
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SHARK’s innovative Skwal i3 helps you to be seen. Here’s how… Shark Helmets has built up a solid reputation over its 30-odd years in the game. The French firm started out small, and over the years has established itself as one of the biggest names in the game, continually pushing the boundaries, nipping, tucking, developing,…
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WHAT WE WEAR: Held ‘Karakum’ Motorcycle Textiles
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This season, I’ve been wearing Held Karakum Gore-Tex motorcycle textiles, and as you’d expect from anything bearing the Gore-Tex logo (and indeed from German manufacturer Held), they’ve seen me through rain, wind, and sun. Right from the unboxing, the quality of this suit is evident; it exudes a premium feel that speaks of Held’s reputation…
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NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv
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The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…
