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  • Yamaha recall for MT-09, R6 and Super Tenere

    Yamaha recall for MT-09, R6 and Super Tenere

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      Yamaha has sent out recall notices to owners of the MT-09, R6 and Super Tenere because it has identified a problem with the gear shift cam segment stopper which may develop a fatigue crack. Here’s the actual wording from Yamaha:   As part of Yamaha’s policy of constantly monitoring the quality and performance of…

  • Triumph Launches a cool vest

    Triumph Launches a cool vest

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    RRP: £55 Info: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk / 01455 251700   New for 2015, Triumph’s Cool vest uses a combination of fabrics to create a water management system keeping base layers dry, but the body cool for up to 10 hours.   The reusable vest has been developed in conjunction with HyperKewl – an evaporative cooling system –…

  • Touring screen for BMW S1000R

    Touring screen for BMW S1000R

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      RRP: £109 Info: www.nippynormans.com   The Wunderlich touring screen for the S1000R fits all models from 2014-on. Slightly higher than the original fitment screen, it has a smoothly flowing profile for enhanced wind protection and pronounced flip that is designed to reduce turbulence and wind noise. Made from petrol and UV resistant material, the…

  • Podcast episode 11: Leather, launches and the Honey Monster

    Podcast episode 11: Leather, launches and the Honey Monster

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    Here’s the usual random collection of motorcycling chat from the MoreBikes team including; not taking your helmet off at petrol stations, the smell of new gear, the ULEZ charge in London and who the team think should be their body doubles… [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/200132780″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”450″ height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

  • John O’Groats to Land’s End by Byway

    John O’Groats to Land’s End by Byway

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    Carla McKenzie is planning to ride over a thousand miles of byways, back roads and dirt tracks from John O’Groats to Land’s End – starting on her 51st birthday – in aid of the Dougie Dalzell Memorial Trust and Bike Tours for the Wounded. Bike Tours for the Wounded provide free places on motorcycle tours…

  • New Tudor Fastrider watch inspired by the Ducati Scrambler…yours for £2800

    New Tudor Fastrider watch inspired by the Ducati Scrambler…yours for £2800

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      Tudor, the watch brand, has launched the most recent version of the Tudor Fastrider watch inspired by the Ducati Scrambler. Three different dials have been designed to reflect the colours of the various Ducati Scrambler versions – ’62 Yellow and Ducati Red for the Icon version and Wild Green for the Urban Enduro version.…

  • Try off-road riding for just £30

    Try off-road riding for just £30

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    The date and venue for the popular Motorcycle Off-Road Experience have been announced – this year’s event will be held at Upavon in Wiltshire from Tuesday July 7 to Friday July 10. This will be the fourth year the event has been held, which allows people to try off-road riding for the first time. A…

  • Shoei launches new Hornet ADV helmet

    Shoei launches new Hornet ADV helmet

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    RRP: From £369.99 Info: www.shoeiassured.co.uk   The Shoei Hornet ADV adventure helmet is new for 2015. It’s intercom-ready and is available in four different shell sizes to ensure a perfect fit – XS-XXL. It features Shoei’s emergency quick release system (E.Q.R.S) – in the event of an accident, the lining of the helmet can be…

  • R&G protection for new R1 and BMW S1000RR

    R&G protection for new R1 and BMW S1000RR

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      Both the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and the updated BMW S1000R have a whole range of R&G crash protection available for them – already. R&G got its hands on one of the first Yamaha R1’s, along with the new BMW, to measure them up for their complete range of equipment. The still-growing catalogue of products…

  • Top tips when using a sat-nav

    Top tips when using a sat-nav

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      Using a sat-nav can save you time and also allow you to explore routes you never knew existed easily and without needing to stop to read a map, but there are a few things to bear in mind before you set off on your next ride… The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger, gives his…


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