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Norman Hyde make taking the seat off your Bonny easier
Triumph specialist Norman Hyde has devised a simple solution to the frustration of removing the seat from a modern Bonneville.
Owners need to remove the seat to gain access to the toolkit or battery on the post-1999 Bonneville, but to do this they need to release two short bolts, for which an allen key is required. [...]
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Moto Morini launch UK website
Moto Morini has launched an official UK website, providing British riders with images and detailed information covering the re-born Italian marque’s exciting range of potent V-twin motorcycles.
Since returning to Morini family control in 2003 the company has focused on building distinctive motorcycles around its own acclaimed 1200cc V-twin engine. Meanwhile the company’s [...]
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Honda Showcases Off-Road Range At Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show
Honda is gearing up for next week’s Dirt Bike Show, taking place at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry from 13-16 November, where its whole range of awesome off-road machines for 2009 will be showcased on stand A09 in Hall 2.
This year’s show-goers will be able to view Honda’s comprehensive range of machinery for all types of [...]
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Win a helmet with Kawasaki and Arai at the 2008 Dirt Bike Show
Kawasaki has teamed up with Arai to offer one lucky visitor to the 2008 Dirt Bike Show, a brand new Arai Wave helmet worth £350. The show at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire, will run from 13th – 16th November and visitors will be able to view the new Kawasaki 2009 range of bikes alongside some [...]
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Venhill brake out their true colours for 2009
Venhill will launch their full range of replacement braided steel brake lines for 2009 off-road machines at the 2008 Dirt Bike Show.
Upgrades for brake, clutch and throttle are available to cover the key 2009 models from the major manufacturers, as well as or specialist marques like Beta, Gas Gas and Scorpa.
With over four [...]
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Extra time granted for new motorcycle test
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.
The move comes after the Agency considered representations from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), the Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA) and other motorcycle interests.
The new implementation date will [...]
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Yamaha extend subsidised insurance deal on learner bikes
Yamaha are very pleased to announce that they are extending their industry leading Free and Subsidised Insurance campaign, which will now continue until Sunday 30th November, applicable on all mopeds, 125 scooters, XT125R and X motorcycles plus both YBR models.
With the burden of high fuel prices, road tax charges and congestion showing no signs of [...]
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Knox Kompakt Back-Protector for Children
For many youngsters the first ride on the back of a motorcycle is the beginning of a lifetime of adventures on two wheels. Providing that the child can sit astride the motorcycle with both feet on the footrests, and they are wearing an approved safety helmet, children of any age are permitted to ride [...]
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24 Million British drivers are reckless
– Londoners and young drivers have the poorest manners on the roads
– Northerners are the most dishonest drivers in the country
– Wales is the safest place to drive in the UK
A whopping 24 million British motorists admit to having dangerous driving habits, with 1 in 5 claiming that they frequently eat or drink while driving [...]
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