Base layers are a must. Simply layering Tshirts and jumpers under a jacket won’t keep you as warm and can be too bulky, restricting movement.
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Category: How To
What is a Category C or a Category D write off?
Written off bikes and cars are typically divided into two categories. A and B are not available to the public, so you’ll most likely
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How to change your motorcycle handlebars
Our step-by-step quick guide shows you how to replace bent or broken handlebars in half an hour
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How to fix a seized bolt on your motorcycle
If you have a seized bolt, chances are it has become stuck due to salt and general weather corrosion, not helped by the constant heating
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Everything you need to know about motorcycle fasteners
How are bike nuts and bolts made? Forging is the best method as it provides superior grain flow and directional strength when compared to
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18 Reasons why riding Route 66 will change your motorcycle life
Riding 2400 miles across America from Chicago to Los Angeles is an unforgettable experience. MCM’s Steve Rose gives you 18 reasons why riding Route 66 will change your life
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How to buy a motorcycle on eBay
eBay has been the best and worst thing to hit the used bike market in a generation. Good because it’s a global marketplace where you
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How to buy a cheap used motorcycle
Buying a £1000 bike The obvious secret is patience. It takes time to find the real bargains; you just need to have the money ready.
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How to stay warm on your motorcycle this winter
These two blokes know a lot about winter riding. One is a bike journalist who’s ridden every day through every one of the last 25
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10 European roads you must ride on your motorcycle
Former policeman Mike Coleman has ridden about half-a-million miles since he took up motorcycling. His first bike was a Honda C70 step-thru. He was 18 and needed wheels to get to work. Thirty-two years later he rides a Triumph Tiger 955i and ‘work’ these days includes leading motorcycle tours.
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How to make motorcycles safer
Motor Cycle Monthly gained an exclusive invite to what could be one of the most important conferences in recent biking history. John Milbank presents the
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How to get more mpg – your guide to fuel efficiency
With soaring petrol prices, there are many ways to get the most out of your miles per gallon… How to increase your overall fuel economy Even
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Suzuki RGV250 Used Bike Buying Guide
Bursting with technology and GP heritage, the RGV250 is still a bargain stink wheel American critic and commentator Alexander Woolcott once stated: “All the
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What to do in a motorcycle accident
Solicitor and biker Steven Hinchliffe outlines some of the issues that should be considered following the unfortunate event of a road accident, plus offers guidance
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Triumph Speed Four Used Bike Buying Guide
Underrated, overlooked but a brilliant bargain, Triumph’s Speed Four makes magnificent sense in these cash-strapped times Triumph’s model range has always been a little
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DIY know-how: Understanding Chains and Sprockets
Understand the driving force behind your bike with MCM’s handy hints and know-how… When should I replace my chain? A worn-out chain will sap power
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Winter riding tips and advice
Riding a bike through winter can be pleasurable. I am not talking about negotiating deep snowdrifts or skating on black ice. When the conditions are
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