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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike in. Read more

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

The recent uproar about upcoming E.U. regulations to ban users from modifying a motorcycle from standard has certainly brought a few ideas to the surf. Read more

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best …

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike insurance, which add up to much less strain on the wallet over the years. But there are always ways you can reduce the cost of running a motorbike - try these handy tips for reducing the cost of your insurance:

Published in Buying Guides

It is an unfortunate fact of life, but as members of the human race, every time we step out of our front door, whether it be as a driver/rider, as a pedestrian or at work, we run the risk of being injured quite often through no fault of our own. Accidents will happen. It has been known for someone simply sitting at a desk looking at a computer screen all day can cause injury.

But it is knowing who to turn to after an accident has occurred that seems to cause people much anxiety. If you think that someone or some organisation may be at fault how can you bring a claim?

Many people are deterred from going to a solicitor after an accident because they imagine that he/she will try and tie them up in legal jargon, official red tape and charge them a fortune for the privilege. Times are changing though and many solicitors are now living in the 21st rather than the 19th century. The way the public are treated now is very different to a few years ago.

This article will attempt to explain why a solicitor is the best person to turn to for help after an accident (and who is not the best), what information the solicitor will need to be able to assist you, and the procedure that will be used to try and win you proper compensation.

Who not to use? Over the past few years a number of “accident management” firms have sprung up around the country. So many in fact that you start to lose track of them all. They all sound the same. And they promise big results for an injured person and spend large sums on TV and other advertising. These are not cheap and have to be recovered somewhere. Guess who from?

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THE new for 2010 Scorpion range of top quality helmets now come with a real sting in the tail – a three-year warranty on all functions and features. Scorpion is that confident in the build quality of its helmets that it is the first major manufacturer to offer a full warranty and it doesn’t expect anyone will ever need to use it.
Honda customers can now take advantage of even further benefits when purchasing new and used two-wheel machines, with a great new bike insurance scheme. The new Honda Happiness Bike Insurance cover, provided by the UK’s leading motorcycle insurance group, Equity, provides complimentary seven-day cover, a valuable no claims bonus protection scheme and comprehensive accident repair service through Honda’s official dealer network*.
As a result of the motorcycle industry GetOn campaign, many more people are now thinking of taking to two wheels, especially as the sun begins to makes more regular appearances. Top of many young riders wish list is an entry level 125cc machine. Kawasaki has launched two for the 2010 season and both are now available with value for money subsidised insurance.
Express Insurance has joined partnership with British motorcycle manufacturer, Norton (UK) as their official insurance provider. The specialist bike insurer will provide cover for existing and new owners of the popular marque alongside offering competitive rates for riders of the Company’s more classic machinery.

A mum’s Bennetts Biker Dream to help fund her 13-year-old son’s racing for the remainder of the 2011 season has been granted by the UK’s no. 1 bike insurance specialist*. Bennetts has paid the entry fees for the rest of the season for Joe Francis to ensure that he can complete what has been an amazing debut season in the ultra-competitive Aprilia Superteens series. After seven rounds of the 12-leg series, Joe is second in the Superteens standings with a deficit of just 40 points to the series leader and the talented teen is also leading the newcomer standings by almost 130 points from his closest rival.

Husqvarna customers aged 25 and over, purchasing the SMS125 or SMS4125 supermoto or WRE125 and TE125 trail style models, are now eligible for FREE Third Party insurance. Or upgrade to Third Party, Fire and Theft for only £99*. Younger customers are also catered for, with subsidised insurance premiums available on the same Husqvarna bikes. For riders aged 21 to 24, Third Party Only cover costs £149*, 17 to 20 years old would pay £349*. SMS4 125 - New for 2011 is the SMS4125.

Carole Nash, the UK’s favourite motorcycle insurance broker, is to introduce free security marking kits as a standard benefit not only on all new road and off-road policies, but also on renewals. The move comes after a successful trial of Carole Nash DNA+ at the end of last year, which saw thousands of satisfied customers apply the anti-theft measure to their cherished motorcycles. We think this is a great idea to help identify any stolen parts, and with so many of them rattling around the system we have to applaud Carole Nash for starting such an initiative.

124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

Britool Expert has added a 124 piece tool set to its competitively-priced, mid-level range. Ideal for the mechanic or engineer planning to build up a tool kit from scratch, the E034806B set contains all the items required for day-to-day use, eliminating the need to source tools individually while saving money. The kit seems to hold most of the item.

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