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Racing the Wild and Woolly motorcycle scramble
Sub zero temperatures, deep snow and frozen mud holes didn’t stop riders competing in the oldest motorcycle race in the world… Boxing Day is normally the day of recovery from the Christmas excesses… and the beginning of the turkey leftovers foraweek. not so for a small village in northants. Every year, the 26th December heralds…
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Richa Spirit C-Change Jacket & Trousers Reader Review
Tested by: Keith Bell, 50 Been riding for over 30 years; Covers around 10,000 miles a year by bike; Rides a Honda Blackbird As an Observer for the IAM I ride my bike throughout the year, in all weather conditions. As such it’s vital that the kit I wear not only protects me from the…
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How to win the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy
Two farmers and a plasterer from the UK took on the world… and won. Here’s how they got their hands on the prestigious 2010 BMW GS Trophy… A team of three amateur riders (and one journalist) from the UK have won the recent GS trophy – a seven-day, 2000km off-road adventure across South Africa, Swaziland…
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Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP Buying Guide
Forget GSX-R1100s:Yamaha’s FZR1000 EXUP is the classic superbike bargain… In this age of sky-high new bike prices, it’s worth remembering what’s available at the other end of the biking spectrum. not only are certain machines now excellent bargains, some are also downright good bikes, with the added bonus of becoming a potential modern classic. The…
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Honda CB1300 Used bike review
Overview It kind of all started with 1993’s ‘The Big-1’. Powered by a CBR1000 motor, the name was (thankfully) soon dropped, as the rumour was that ‘Big- 1’ was a registered trademark of an American brand of toilet cleaner… Despite the fact that the renamed ‘Super Four’ failed to shift in big numbers in the…
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2011 Ducati 848 Evo Review
More power, better brakes, superb handling: the new 848 EVO is a proper middleweight superbike
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Beat the cold! Choose the best winter motorcycle boots
Waterproof and warm is the key for happy winter riding feet. There are plenty of waterproof boots on the market now that feature a Gore-Tex inner lining and decent levels of protection (normally the same as most midrange race boots offer). Styles vary, but the range from traditional touring to sportier looking. Some boots that…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best winter motorcycle helmet
Riding with a misted-up or badly scratched visor is never pleasant. Colder weather make the inside of your visor much more likely to steam up – you can open your chin vents to help but your eyes will suffer a cold blast. Rain can also reduce visibility if your visor isn’t treated with a water-beading…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best winter motorcycle jacket and trousers
A decent textile jacket/trouser combo is essential. Leathers don’t provide as much warmth, aren’t waterproof and you can’t wear your office clothes underneath them. A good set can be pricey, but look on them as an investment: they’ll last you many years if looked after and you can rewaterproof them with readily available sprays each…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best winter motorcycle gloves
Arguably one of the most, if not the most important bit of winter riding kit. If your fingers are frozen, wet and you can’t feel anything, you can’t operate your bike’s controls safely. Winter gloves need to be waterproof, warm, not too thick and still offer good levels of impact and abrasion protection as well…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best motorcycle neck tube
Some riders never ride without one, even in summer, and not wearing one in winter is just plain mad. Neck tubes not only keep draughts and rain out of your jacket, they can also reduce the amount of noise getting into your helmet. Aside from standard tubes, there are ones specifically designed for winter use.…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best motorcycle base layers
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. The best option is a technical thermal base layer: these work by having a multi-layer construction, with the top layer designed to keep the cold out and the rest of…
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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 come across C or D:Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. A No parts of…
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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 up/cooling down cycles the metal goes through in use. Regardless of the type of bolt that’s seized, you need a decent purchase on the offending item from the start. A…
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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 casting, although it’s more expensive. The weakest area of fasteners is on their threads’ minor diameters (the ‘valleys’ of the threads, as opposed to their major diameters, which are the…
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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 can find the rarest of bikes and bits for sale almost any day of the week. Bad because there are so many dodgy bikes out there dressed up as minters…
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2011 Kawasaki Z750R Review
The Z750R concept makes perfect sense. After all, the standard Z750 has been a hit since its launch in 2004, with more than125,000 units sold in Europe alone. But since Kawasaki detuned and softened the Zed four years ago to make it more rider-friendly, it’s been a bit dull. A two-wheeled sheep in wolf’s clothing:…
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Touring India on a motorcycle
For many UK motorcyclists, an Enfield Bullet trip through the subcontinent has become something of a pilgrimage and many return time after time to experience the natural beauty, cultural wonders and twisty, twistymountain roads. Damon I’Anson explains why…
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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. And don’t set your heart on a particular model. The real trick though is knowing where to look – eBay does throw up the occasional bargain, but there is an…
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2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Quick Review
Kate Russell tells you ten things you need to know about Harley-Davidson’s all-rounder.
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2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR Quick Review
Steve Rose brings us the lowdown on Kawasaki’s refined sports touring bike.
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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 winters and the other is a courier who does more miles in a week than the average UK rider does in a year. Both have a system for making winter…
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