How To

  • Motorcycle riding skills: Think yourself faster

    Motorcycle riding skills: Think yourself faster

    Posted

    by

    Ever had a mental block about an aspect of your riding and wondered how to get over it? Meet psychological coach, Simon Darnton, who may be able to help… “It’s all about rhythm” says Simon Darnton when asked what’s the most common theme that he works on with riders. He’s a psychological coach and before…

  • VIDEO: Getting to grips with the Japanese dark art of Moto Gymkhana

    VIDEO: Getting to grips with the Japanese dark art of Moto Gymkhana

    Posted

    by

    At MoreBikes, we’re always looking for something new and different to get our teeth stuck into. And while poring over videos of small Japanese men tearing through a pre-set course of multi-coloured cones on motorcycles twice their size, we couldn’t believe the level of skills and close quarters control on display. It caused our jaws…

  • Quick Spins – 1996 Triumph Speed Triple

    Quick Spins – 1996 Triumph Speed Triple

    Posted

    by

    All was set and sorted. But then, after some overnight contemplation, Speed Triple owner Stuart Wallace developed cold feet and things went disappointingly Pete Tong. ‘Sorry, I’ve changed my mind. I can’t let you ride it. It’s just too special to me, I can’t take the risk,’ was the general sentiment of his decline. Having…

  • On the right track: British Superbike School

    On the right track: British Superbike School

    Posted

    by

    The British Superbike School calls Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire a home – not a bad spot for teaching people to ride fast and safely. The school is dedicated to helping riders advance their riding skills and bike control – cornering, braking, throttle control, lines, steering and balance. Master that and you’ll be more confident and a…

  • Quick Spins – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

    Quick Spins – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

    Posted

    by

    MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcyce Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen.   Yet again I had to admit my negative judgement wasn’t just premature, but inappropriate too. After assessing…

  • Quick Spins – 1995 Triumph Daytona 900

    Quick Spins – 1995 Triumph Daytona 900

    Posted

    by

    MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcyce Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen. When it comes to bikes, few tales are more heartening than the revival of the Triumph brand. An…

  • Quick Spins – 1975 Benelli 750 Sei

    Quick Spins – 1975 Benelli 750 Sei

    Posted

    by

    MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcyce Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen. When the arrival of this ground-breaking Benelli was causing a sensation in UK showrooms, I was still a…

  • Quick Spins – 1984 Kawasaki GPz750

    Quick Spins – 1984 Kawasaki GPz750

    Posted

    by

    MoreBikes Quick Spins are brought to you by Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Magazine – the BEST magazine for great bikes from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Click on the link to get the CMM world on your screen. Not every bike can be a winner, Kawasaki’s mid-Eighties GPz-750 was one such near-miss. Though well worthy of…

  • Why is heated motorcycle kit important this winter?

    Why is heated motorcycle kit important this winter?

    Posted

    by

    There are lots of ways to keep yourself warm on the bike through the winter, but if all else fails, go for heated clothing. Here are our thoughts on heated clothing.

  • MoreBikes.co.uk winter kit guide: #5 Gloves

    MoreBikes.co.uk winter kit guide: #5 Gloves

    Posted

    by

    MoreBikes.co.uk winter kit guide: #5 Gloves With gloves, there’s a good choice of winter options to choose from. Whether you go for leather or textile, sporty, touring or commuter-styled options is down to personal preference – all of them are available with thermal and waterproof lining. To help you choose the right pair for you…


Advert

Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.