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Guy Martin wins Pikes Peak UTV/Exhibition
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Guy Martin has won the prestigious Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the UTV/Exhibition division on Metzeler tyres. Both the tyre brand and the well-known road racer were making their debut in this competition after two years of constant and fruitful cooperation in competitive road racing. Guy Martin, TT rider and truck mechanic, participated in the competition with a bike he…
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Take a Triumph factory tour and ride out with Rufus Hound
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Leicestershire-based motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph, is opening its doors for a special series of factory tours as part of the Triumph Live festival this July. For one day only (Friday 11 July 2014) bike fanatics and families alike can visit the birthplace of modern motorbikes and get a taste of how the UK’s leading high-capacity manufacturer…
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Marc Marquez Buff collection now available
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Marc Marquez is the youngest man ever to have won the Moto World Championship. Marc began riding motorbikes at just 4 years old, and after growing up and winning races, he became World Champion of 125cc class in 2010. Since then Marc has broken many records in the sport; in 2012 he won the Moto…
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New universal Touratech tank bags for most bikes
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Touratech introduces two new universal tank bags fitting most motorbike models: The limited Dakar™ universal tank bag with its exclusive design including the large Dakar emblem and an embroidered logo, and the exp universal tank bag in noble black. Both models offer easy mounting, plenty of space and highest quality for extreme exposure. Mounting at…
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How to change your motorcycle spark plugs and air filter
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Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY. My CBR’s air filter should be changed every 12,000 miles. With just over that on the clock, I expected to find the original still in place. What I found though just proves it needs changing earlier. A clean filter…
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Do you still need to check a spark plug gap?
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The spark plug gap is vital to burning the fuel mixture efficiently. When you buy plugs for your bike, they usually come with the correct gap between the electrodes – I haven’t seen one wrong for about 15 years. Iridium plugs have a very fine, and easily damaged centre electrode, so long-gone are the days of…
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New Rukka Rytmi summer motorcycle gloves
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Made of top quality breathable leather, the Rukka Rytmi gloves are claimed to be soft and supple but at the same time very abrasion resistant. Integrated protection for the knuckles increases safety even further, while PVC studs increase grip on the palms. Sturdy Velcro strips on the elastic cuffs help keep the gloves securely in their place.…
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Reader Review: 2008 Honda CBR600RR | Reader review
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Name: Dave Channon From: Somerset Riding for: 6 Years Price paid for the bike: £5000 in 2012 from Speed Superbike Centre What type of riding do you do: Casual road and maybe the odd track day – having done the Ron Haslam day at Donninton on one of these bikes it really impressed me. Tell us about the engine: It’s very revy, but…
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British Forces hero’s inspirational fight for freedom on a motorcycle
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Meet Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marines Commando, and possibly one of the most inspirational men you’re ever likely to meet. MoreBikes.co.uk (the best place for the latest biking news, reviews and events) and Motor Cycle Monthly (the biggest bike monthly, and FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes) joined this British Forces hero at The Bike…
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Meet Marquez and Pedrosa for just £3
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Riders for Health has teamed up with MotoGP™ to offer two fans the chance to meet Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa at the British MotoGP at Silverstone as part of a VIP weekend on 28th-31st August. For just £3 MotoGP fans can enter the prize draw to win. And if meeting two legends of MotoGP…
