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Written by bunglehaze
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Its that time again fo lks - Competition Time!!!
This time around we have a fantastic set of sliders in the Motrax brand line - The Rok slider is a nice oval shaped medium compound plastic slider available in either sparky or standard format and in a range of colours to suit any leathers. To win you must of course register on the forum as a member and have a minimum of 10 posts which is as simple as introducing yourself, showing us your bike and the discussion that goes with it - simple!
Once you have your 10 posts all you need to do is PM 'Bunglehaze' on the forum with the answer to the following multiple choice question ( Please note that correct entries will be placed in a random draw to determine the price)
Which motorcycle racer is commonly nicknamed the 'GOAT' ???
A) Barry Sheene
B) Mick Doohan
C) Valentino Rossi
The competition will run until Sunday 31st August 2008 - the winner will be drawn on the 7th September - GOOD LUCK!
You can also win extra entries by referring a new member to join the site, during registration they should place your username and each referral gains an entry. |
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Written by Leigh Godson
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Sometimes this job is difficult, writing articles for the site takes time and commitment and for certain projects it also takes a hands on approach to learn a skill I am writing about - this is most certainly what had to happen in order to pen this article. Let me just say that although this assignment was physical and required learning it was also one of the most fun things I have ever had a chance to do. 
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Written by James Hanuban
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Here we have a few things you should check on your motorcycle on a regular basis. I assume you have a handbook with the specs for your bike, if not, go get one. You may be able to find some data for your particular motorcycle on the net. You can also pick up workshop manuals for various models on eBay in PDF or CD form for little money.
Whereas with a four wheeled vehicle you may get away with being lax with things like tire pressures etc, this is not the case with a motorcycle. You should not risk compromising the safety and stability of your motorcycle, for the sake of a bit of routine maintenance.
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Written by ehow.com
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Knowing the basics of position and control are essential for safe riding and proper handling of your sport bike. Spending some time testing your position and controls will not only improve your performance but it could prevent you making a fatal mistake. Use a sport bike that is the right size for you. Your arms should be able to reach the bars easily and the seat should be a snug fit with your body gripping it. Never use a bike that is too big as this will be harder to control, and familiarize yourself with all the controls prior to riding. |
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Written by 2wheelskool
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This article should be on every motorcycle web site in the UK. I am writing to inform readers of the terrible position many trainee motorcyclists and training schools will be in come October 2008 when the new motorcycle test commences.
You may think this does not affect you unless you are a new rider wanting to get your licence. Think again it is going to affect the whole bike industry. If it becomes too expensive and too difficult to get a licence then the trickle of new bikers will dry up. Look at the housing market take out your first time buyers and it cascades up the chain affecting everyone, owners, trainers, dealers, publishers, even manufacturers. |
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Written by Ian Owen
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Reproduced from: http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk Our list is not exhaustive or comprehensive but they are all measures that will reduce the chances of having your bike nicked. Due to increased motorcycle insurance premiums and the excess on your policy, it is worth investing in several different methods to secure your bike, not only at home but also when you pop to the shops for 5 minutes. If you scrimp on your bike's security you may pay the price in the long run. It isn't worth the risk! |
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Written by Allweb
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Riding a motorcycle is a great thing, still it is a really dangerous sport so in order to make it safer, there are some security clothes that you can wear. These may be a helmet and jacket plus gloves, some protective pants and boots. Even if only the helmet is compulsory, the rest of the equipment is recommended for a safe ride. The helmets are the most essential security items when it comes to motorcycling. These helmets protect the head in case of a fall, there are helmets that can cover the entire face for maximum protection and full face helmets include openings which will allow the rider to breathe normally. However, the full face helmets will limit the view of the motor biker, this being one main drawback of these helmets. |
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Written by Shell.com
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Steering a bike’s easy - you either lean into the turn, or turn the bars right to go right, and left to go left, right? Wrong. Once you’re on the move, shifting your bodyweight to try and lean into a turn has almost no effect. If you don’t believe us, try riding along with no hands and leaning your weight one way or the other - you can initiate a gentle curve, but tighter turns are impossible unless you flick the whole bike violently, in which case you’re indirectly turning the bars anyway. So you have to use the handlebars but not the way you might think - you need to turn them the opposite way to the way you want to go. It’s called counter steering and here’s how you do it.
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Written by VFRHocks
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I am sure many of us on here has had to spend lots of our hard earned cash on getting ourselves kitted out and getting the bike.
Here is a few tips that I hope someone might be able to make use of and hope others continue to add.
1. The kit
We all want to be safe but also look the part. At the end of the day you have got to be comfortable in what ever you wear and it has to fit right. Go to lots of bike shops and try lots of things on, don't settle for something cause you want to get out on the bike or because you feel pushed by the salesman. If they are be too pushing, tell them, if they don't get the message then walk away. They need the sale more than you, there is plenty of shops out there. Shop around and be cheeky and ask for discount, you dont know unless you ask.
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