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New summer kit from Dainese
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Dainese has released a range of items to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer… The Air-Frame Tex offers excellent levels of ventilation with ample mesh inserts and if the temperature drops, cold protection is offered with a removable lightweight wind-cheating insert. It also comes with a host of features including jacket-to-trouser fastening, homologated, removable protectors and a…
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REDANT Motorcycle Cleaner and Power Clean
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £7.95 & £9.49 More info: www.redantbikecleaners.com | 01424 212776 For general cleaning, REDANT’s Motorcycle Cleaner is easy and safe to use on all bike surfaces. Just spray the bike and leave it for 3-5 minutes before washing off. It’s reasonably priced at less than £8 for 1 litre, but you can…
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Bike & Style book with soundtrack review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: 49.95 Euro (£40) More info: www.earbooks.net/en | +49 (0)40 890 85-433 If you want a book that makes you feel great about being a biker, this is it. The 180 page coffee-table publication comes with a 10-inch vinyl featuring seven classic rock tracks, including Born to be Wild and The Road…
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Kappa RA306 bum bag review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £33.98 More info: www.kappamoto.com | 01327 706980 I’d needed a way of carrying my GoPro and Drift camera kit on press launches, but didn’t want to lug a rucksack with me as we constantly stop for photoshoots. The Kappa RA306 is perfect – featuring five zipped pockets, I can cram suction…
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Duchinni D405 helmet review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £79.99 More info: www.thekeycollection.co.uk | 0117 977 9200 It’s easiest to say what you don’t get with this budget lid: A quick-release, anti-fog visor. And, ermm… that’s it! The Duchinni D405 is an EC22.05 approved helmet with ABS shell, quick-release seat-belt style chin-strap, integrated flip-down sun visor, and a removable, washable…
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Oxford Boss Alarm review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £74.99 More info: www.oxprod.com Security is a major thing for us bike owners – whether you have a garage or not, it’s a good idea to lock up your machine to prevent undesirables getting their grubby hands on it. This Thatcham insurance-approved lock from Oxford Products is fitted with a…
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Tucano Urbano Cappello Sharpei 695 Neckerchief review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £20.99 More info:www.tucanourbano.co.uk This multi-purpose hat or neckerchief has a lovely soft fleecy inside, perfect for the colder weather. It features a pull tab at one end which transforms it into a hat – although I prefer to use it as a neckerchief. On the bike, it forms the perfect…
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Clymer workshop manual review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £23.99 More info: www.clymer.co.uk I’ve worked on my own vehicles since I was 17 (I wish I still had that MkII Ford Escort), but this is my first time with a Clymer manual. I’ve got to say, I’m impressed! The level of detail is superb, with very clear diagrams and instruction…
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Reader Review: Avon Distanzia Tyres | Reader review
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Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: £210 for the pair plus fitting, in March 2014, from www.discountmotorcycletyres.co.uk What type of riding do you do: I enjoy the full spectrum of riding from long distance commutes to touring to B road blasts to Greenlaning, all on my trusty Versys workhorse. Why did you buy it? My rear tyre…
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Reader Review: Black Optimus Flip Front helmet | Reader review
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Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Four years Price paid for it: £59.99 in May 2014 from Ghostbikes What type of riding do you do: Social,domestic and pleasure on a 2014 Honda CB500F. Tell us about it: The helmet follows the same philosophy as all the other products in the ‘black’ range: quality at a very affordable price. This is the first…
