With more and more cars hitting the roads each day, there is an increasing amount of slow traffic, particularly at rush hour, when a lot of bikers take to the roads on their daily commute, especially in the summer time. Discounting the obviously obstructive drivers, there are too many others that…
MOT Time?
There is always a lot of discussion about MOT’s and what’s actually tested. Unfortunately, the changes to MOT tests are not always well advertised so this adds to the confusion. So what should you be checking on your bike to ensure it passes? Well for the most part, if you…
Is it Faired?
With modern bikes, you have a world of choices, Naked, Sports Touring, Super Sports, Cruiser, Adventure… The list goes on, with new derivatives being produced with what seems like every change in wind direction (Pun intended).Which leads on to the next point. Should your first bike have a fairing? Half…
PreFlight Checks
Going for a ride out? Playing in the twists and turns? Many of us are so keen to get out and about on our bikes, It would easy be forget the basic checks we should be doing on a routine basis. Here are a few in no particular order: Tyres Check…
The love/hate relationship with Bike Insurance
Insurance. It’s the law. We have to have it, whether that be 3rd Party Only, or Fully Comprehensive, it’s one of the unavoidable costs of being a Biker. A question very regularly asked in various forums: “How do I get cheaper insurance?” Well there are some top tips that…