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Test-ride a Yamaha MT at the NEC’s Motorcycle Live
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The popular ‘Dark Side MT Tour’ will add one more stop to its 2014 schedule when it visits Motorcycle Live from 22nd – 30th November. Following a hectic five city UK tour during the summer of 2014 the popular MT Tour has added one final venue to its schedule for the year, as it is…
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Visorcat bids for £150k funding via Angels Den
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Visorcat, the innovative safety device for users of full-face visors, is seeking £150,000 investment through the crowdfunding site Angels Den. The company needs the cash to lower its manufacturing cost and enter new markets. “We’re looking forward to interacting with the Angels Den investors,” said Jill Boulton, the company’s managing director. “Angels Den has a…
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Innovative new waterproof jacket | Your chance to get involved
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We reported on this clever design of rain suit a few months ago, but sadly it failed to reach its goal. Now it’s back, and the makers claim the Funnell is better AND cheaper than before. It’s a backpack that can protect you from the sudden rain – a jacket that can be worn without removing the rucksack from your shoulder,…
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Beat vibrating motorcycle bars with Grip Buddies
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Grip Buddies are claimed to be a neat solution to the problem of ‘buzzing’ handlebars. Many riders experience a tingling sensation in their hands and fingers during a ride, which as well as being uncomfortable and unpleasant, can affect concentration and control. Grip Buddies are made from neoprene, which helps to absorb vibration from the bars.…
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Bikers know more about road safety. Duh, obviously!
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Motorcyclists’ knowledge of road safety is almost twice as good as that of car drivers, a new study has revealed. More than 60% of riders know what the safe stopping distance is in rainy conditions at 30mph – 150 feet – compared to 34 per cent of motorists. And those on two wheels are also much…
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New motorcycle coolant from Silkolene
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Fuchs Silkolene Mag Cool is a long-term anti-freeze and coolant concentrate based on mono-ethylene glycol for use in motorcycle engines, especially those containing the latest magnesium alloy technology. Fuchs Silkolene Mag Coois free from nitrates, silicates and phosphates and is formulated using the latest advanced Organic Acid Technology (OAT). Fuchs Silkolene Mag Coo protects highly stressed engines from frost,…
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How to ride in winter | IAM motorcycle advice
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Peter Rodger, Chief Examiner at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has shared his five top tips to help you ride in winter. Check them out, then tell us what YOUR tips are at the bottom of the page… There may be rubble ahead When you’re riding in the rain look well ahead; make sure you…
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Petrol can safety to improve with new spouts
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Change in UK regulations will prevent hundreds of burns, save money and stop pollution, say Gloucestershire inventors of a non-spill spout. The Health and Safety Executive evaluated the safety benefits of a simple addition to the standard plastic petrol can spout and as a result they have included non-spill spouts in new regulations. New Petrol…
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Yamaha YZF-R3 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Described as a lightweight supersport bike for everyday use, the Yamaha YZF-R3 brings an all-new 320cc parallel-twin motor to the R125, R6 and – soon to be updated – R1 line-up. ABS comes as standard on this A2-licence compliant, 42bhp / 22lb-ft bike, making it an ideal entry-point to the world of sports machines. Here…
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Reader Review: R&G Kickstand Shoe review | Reader test
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R&G Kickstand Shoe review Name: Graham Mudd From: Bedfordshire Riding for: 17 years Price paid for it: I was sent it to review for MoreBikes in September 2014. Normally costs £29 What type of riding do you do: I ride all year round in all weather. I like to ride a bit of everything from motorway to byway with the odd track…
