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Reader Review: Scottoiler V system | Reader review
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Name: Tony Lamsdale From: England Riding for: 30 years on and off Price paid for it: £100 in 2010 (Fitted to Yamaha FZ6 Fazer) What type of riding do you do: Commuting and weekend fun Why did you buy it? Chains need constant attention, especially in the winter, and anyone who rides all year round will benefit from having a Scottoiler…
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Oxford Hot Grips review
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Tested by: Wayne Tempest RRP: £79.99 Info: www.oxprod.com I hate riding my bike on cold winter mornings for one reason – your hands literally freeze. So, last winter I was so fed up with the pain, I fitted some Oxford heated grips. The company claim that these grips are really easy to fit, and most importantly are…
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Reader Review: Metzeler Z8 tyres | Reader review
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There comes a time when you just know that you have to bite the bullet and buy a new set of tyres; the rear on my FZ6 S2 Fazer had more square edges than round and the front just looked out of shape. My wallet involuntarily squeezed itself shut and completely ignored the 8,000…
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TCX X-Rap Lady Waterproof boot review
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Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £129.99 Info: www.nevis.uk.com On short trips and commutes, it’s tempting to wear normal shoes as you’re often straight off the bike and into work or walking round. These TCX X-Rap shoes are the solution! Despite looking casual, they offer a reinforced toe and heel area, and being waterproof, keept my feet dry…
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Pirelli personalized tyre labels review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £20.34 More info: www.pirelli.com/personalise Personalised rubber is kind of pointless, but having my little girl’s name on my tyres makes me smile. Four tyres in the Pirelli range can currently be labelled: the Diablo Rosso II that I have; Diablo Supercorsa SP; Diablo Rosso Corsa and the Angel GT. All you…
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Reader Review: Black range of jacket, boots & gloves | Reader review
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Name: Michael Machin From: East Sussex Riding for: Close to 4 years Price paid for it: Jacket £59.99; Boots £59.99; Gloves £11.99 What type of riding do you do: Social, domestic and pleasure Tell us about it: The jacket from the brand ‘Black’ (Cool-It Pro jacket) is a 3/4 length touring jacket, with a quilted liner and also a ‘Reissa’ waterproof liner, making…
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Reader Review: Exelite Illuminated Harness | Reader review
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Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: For this model about £90 but there are leisure backpack, highvis vest and sash versions for about £45, £40 and £20 respectively, and they also come up on cycling websites and ebay from time to time. What type of riding do you do: All kinds of bikes in…
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Reader Review: Givi X.01 Tourer Helmet | Reader review
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Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: RRP £180 bought on sale on ebay three weeks ago for £140 + £18 for the pinlock insert. What type of riding do you do: I ride year round in all weathers on my trusty Versys. Commuting around the country to jobs, touring, days on the back roads,…
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Morgan Carbtune Pro carb balancer review
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Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £57 More info: www.carbtune.co.uk or call 028 9023 9007 Balancing carbs – or fuel injection systems – makes for a smoother, more efficient engine. If your bike’s coughing and spluttering, or not idling smoothly, it’s essential to get it sorted. Race engineer and genius Mark Brewin at BSD.uk.com uses a Carbtune,…
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MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame
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RRP: £39.99 for PS3, X360, PSVita and £24.99 for PC More info: http://mxgpgame.co.uk Tester: Cal Malin The first thing I noticed about the game was the high quality of the graphics; this combined with the fact that the real riders, bikes and sponsors were included meant that it all felt realistic. I found the easy…
