We at Think Bike Training are looking for that special person who would like to train with us to become a bike instructor. Having had a busy 2017, 2018 looks to be even busier and wanting to ensure we can continue to make the time for our trainees we are…
New Battery?
So it’s winter. And boy is it making itself known at times! I went out to my Kawasaki ER-5 the other morning, it hadn’t been started in 2 days, ignition on, neutral light on, lights all came on, tested brake lights, all good, indicators, all good, hit the starter… ‘CLICK…
Security
Recently there have been a number of thefts of bikes from the Nottingham area. Unfortunately this is often due to bikes becoming more apparent on roads, driveways and in car parks in the Summer(ish) months. There is something that I’ve always thought about thieves, and that is “If they really want…
Electrical Problems?
Modern bikes are being released with all bells and whistles these days. ABS, Launch Control, Wheelie Control, Angle sensors etc etc… Yet with all this technology, there still seems to be one electrical gremlin that crops up way too often on all but the newest of new bikes:The Regulator/Rectifier. Or Reg/Rec…
Braking – How fast can you stop?
As part of the CBT, and as part of your licence training, braking effectively is taught rigorously. On your test at the MMA, 2 braking exercises are given, a controlled stop, and an emergency stop. The question lies though: how quickly can you stop? Modern bikes have 2, 4 even 6 pot…