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…
The Highway Code – Legal Standing
The highway code has been around since 1931, and originally was only 18 pages of advice!The modern highway is a lot more comprehensive, and applies to animals, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers. Here’s what wikipedia says about the code: Any failure to comply with the Code is not an offence in…
Counter steering physics – A quick note
Many students have asked about the physics behind counter steering, and whilst there are currently (to my knowledge) no physicians working for Think Bike Training, it’s a reasonably well reported fact that counter steering is engaged whenever a corner is turned at speed on a motorcycle, be it consciously or otherwise….