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The lithium motorcycle battery | Technology explained
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John Milbank takes a look at the lithium motorcycle battery to find out how well it really works… For racers, weight is critical. Every part of a motorcycle that can be made lighter will be machined, trimmed and shaved in order to eek out those critical fractions of a second. Traditional lead acid batteries are very heavy,…
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How to buy a motorcycle to restore
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Ian Bates owns Resurrection Motorcycles in Market Deeping. Building bikes since the age of ten, and an engineer by trade, he now specialises in damaged repairables, and knows how to see the potential in another man’s write-off… If anyone could give advice on buying a motorcycle to restore, it’s him. “It’s a crying shame that…
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Does buying a write-off affect my insurance?
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We spoke to Dave Bowcock, MD of Principal Insurance to find out if buying a damaged-repairable bike could affect your policy premiums… “Usually if a bike has been written off and given a category of C or D, it’s because it is deemed uneconomical to repair. Depending on the damage, most insurers don’t have a problem…
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
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To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of air and fuel mixture to each cylinder. It’s important because a well set-up fuel system will help the bike start easily, run smoothly, and be more efficient. Along with improved…
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Beware of logbook loans when you buy your next bike
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MyCarCheck.com, the UK’s No.1 consumer vehicle data provider, has praised Citizens Advice for raising awareness of major issues surrounding Bill of Sale finance agreements, commonly known as logbook loans. Vehicle owners with a steady income can quickly access up to £50,000 by handing over their car or bike’s V5C registration document to a Consumer Credit…
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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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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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How to buy a motorcycle from an auction
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James Robinson is editor of The Classic MotorCycle, and a regular at Bonhams auction house (specialists in classic vehicles). His biggest purchase was an ex-Grand Prix 250 Benelli that he bought for a UK enthusiast at £80,000. Here’s his advice on how to buy a motorcycle from an auction: “Don’t forget the commission. You’ll have a…
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How to buy a motorcycle from a dealer
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With 17 years experience selling BMWs, TJ Skrobot – Sales manager at Balderston Peterborough – knows how to buy, and sell, a decent bike… “I have to make sure I’m going to make a profit. When buying, I’ll check a bike’s general condition, then pass it to the workshop, where they go over everything and…
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