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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

M2010 and ECE R22-05 impact tests differ most in severity. Although the first M2010 impact at a site on the helmet is at a velocity of 7.75 m/sec, only slightly greater than 7.5 m/sec velocity in ECE R22-05, this difference is amplified by the choice of Impact test equipment. 

Published in Clothing and Safety

New Arai Quantum: Race developed for road performance

The return of the Arai Quantum name brings a motorcycle helmet that is equally suitable for hot, sporty blasts down twisty roads as it is for long periods in the saddle when all-season touring.

Published in Product Releases

Happy new year to you all! To celebrate the start of 2010 Bikechatter has a fantastic competition to sink your teeth into with an excellent prize courtesy of our friends at Branded Biker


To enter you must first register on the site and fill in your address and email address for us to contact you if you win, then simply answer this simple question via the site messaging system or PM. The links to do this are found at the bottom of this page.

where is the arai bear made

This prize is donated by Branded Biker, one of the UK's up and coming retailers of quality motorcycle gear. The company behind Branded Biker has been around in the motorcycle industry for 17 years so they know their stuff, what is refreshing though is that rather than selling just the average humdrum their emphasis is on quality products and service - put simply - they do not sell products from brands with poor after sales care and with that in mind they are proud to be an Arai 5 Star dealer!

Put them to the test and get in touch if you are looking for a particular item - visit http://www.brandedbiker.co.uk (dont forget to mention Bikechatter if you get in contact)

So - How to Enter...


Registration on the site is fast and easy, click this link to go to the registration page.


Once you have had your confirmation email you can simply use the members messaging system sent to ' Bunglehaze ' with the subject line : Give me an Arai - please ensure you answer the question.

Again, please remember to fill in your correct email address so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner, Should you also decided you want an Arai with a higher prize value you may pay the additional cost for the upgrade.

Terms: Registered members only (free registration), only 1 entry per household in the UK, shipping address is to be UK only - overseas entries permitted providing these conditions are met. Competition closes at 00:00 on the 1st February 2010 and a winner will be chosen and notified within 7 days. We do not use your email or home address for third parties and registration is for site access and contact only. Prize value is £400 for the helmet + the bear as a bonus, if you choose a higher value helmet you will be required to pay the difference.
Published in Competitions
This week French helmet manufacturer SHARK, unveiled its 2011 helmet collection at its Hampshire headquarters to a group of media and key SHARK racers including Micheal Laverty, James Westmoreland and newly crowned British Supersport Champion Sam Lowes. Launching new colourways for the current ranges including the RSI and Evoline, SHARK displayed two brand new helmets to their extensive collection. The Race-R Pro and Race-R are to replace the popular RSR2 helmets at the top of SHARKs range.
Published in Product Releases

The Arai RX-7 GP is the very first motorcycle helmet to exceed both the ECE 22-05 and new Snell M2010 performance requirements which sets a totally new standard in helmet safety making the Arai RX7 GP the helmet to beat in terms of both reassurance but also security!

Published in Product Releases
After a brief hiatus with no UK distrubution network Suomy are now back with more new models for 2011 introducing a new model called the Apex, the new Excel with is an evolution from the massively popular Extreme helmet and the 5 start rated Vandal which comes in a range of designs to suit any head. Also on the sheet for 2011 is the D20 and all new flip front helmet which is ready to accept the new Suomy Bluetooth Communication System, if you have never tried a Suomy helmet in the past 2011 is a great year to take a look.
Published in Product Releases

The striking St. George Flag design is now available on Arai’s much acclaimed Chaser model.

The English flag design has been one of the most popular choices offered by Arai in recent years, brought to further prominence when long-term Arai racer Chris Walker wore it at the 2005 Brands Hatch World Superbike round.

Published in Product Releases
Announcing the 2011 helmets lineup from  German safety specialists UVex - Uvex were established in 1926, they are German manufacturers of safety equipment and their headwear is the number one choice of world championship winning skiers. Uvex have used their extensive knowledge of safety equipment to produce a new helmet range for motorcyclists. Their carbon and enduro/adventure helmets are both light and feature packed yet their entry level product represents quality and great fit at an affordable price. 
Published in Product Releases

Shark are set to release two of their brand new 2010 helmets to selected dealers from early October.

Fully equipped with a four star SHARP rating the Smoke and Fireshark are new colours of the popular RSI range.
The RSI is definitely value for money with its perfect combination of technology and safety, the RSI helmet has sharp and aggressive lines that yield exceptional aerodynamic performances.

Published in Product Releases

Welcome back to the monthly competitions where during April Bikechatter has a fantastic competition to sink your teeth into with an excellent prize courtesy of our friends at Branded Biker Up for grabs is the highly acclaimed Dynastar 2 Jacket from Weise Clothing


To enter you must first register on the site and fill in your address and email address for us to contact you if you win, then simply answer this simple question via the site messaging system or PM. The links to do this are found at the bottom of this page.

weise dynastar 2 jacket competition question

This prize is donated by Branded Biker, one of the UK's up and coming retailers of quality motorcycle gear. The company behind Branded Biker has been around in the motorcycle industry for 17 years so they know their stuff, what is refreshing though is that rather than selling just the average humdrum their emphasis is on quality products and service - put simply - they do not sell products from brands with poor after sales care and with that in mind they are proud to be an Arai 5 Star dealer!

Put them to the test and get in touch if you are looking for a particular item - visit http://www.brandedbiker.co.uk (dont forget to mention Bikechatter if you get in contact)

So - How to Enter...


Registration on the site is fast and easy, click this link to go to the registration page.


To send a message you need to go to your write message box linked to this text

Once you have had your confirmation email you can simply use the members messaging system sent to member name ' Bunglehaze ' with the subject line : Get Branded - please ensure you answer the competition question as blank messages are discarded.

Again, please remember to fill in your correct email address during registration so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner

Terms: Registered members only (free registration), only 1 entry per household in the UK, shipping address is to be UK only - overseas entries permitted providing these conditions are met. Competition closes at 00:00 on the 10th May 2010 and a winner will be chosen and notified within 7 days. We do not use your email or home address for third parties and registration is for site access and contact only. Prize value is inclusive of the Dynastar II Jacket in any colour and size plus postage within the UK
Published in Competitions
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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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