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Protective Clothing makes sense.

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Carey Windeatt, 27 August 2008 08:22

Having been behind my son sliding off the road on split diesel (but let's not go there) at 30ish, and seen him crash out, then jump out of the ditch with leather trousers holed, textile jacket holed and helmet grazed and only bruises on the impact area, the case is firmly made for us. Hot and sweaty beats hospital beddy. ...

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MCN's top 10 tips to buying a motorcycle

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Liam Marsden, 19 August 2008 17:30

If you're looking to get on a motorcycle for the first time then you're bound to need a bit of advice on motorcycles, helmet, insurance and allsorts so we've pulled together some key tips you'll need to buy your first motorcycle. Below is MCN's top 10 tips to buying your first motorcycle. What you should avoid, what you should check for and what you should ...

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Six Go Mad in Switzerland

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Darren Heslin, 14 August 2008 18:00

In late July, six intrepid travellers set out to retrace the steps of last years bike holiday and put right the wrong of one bend being just to much for one of us... We set out for a 9 day expedition through france into switzerland to enjoy the delights of good weather, beautiful scenery, amazing roads and good company and visit ...

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Get your suspension set up to suit you!

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andy deegan, 14 August 2008 07:02

Having ridden motorcycles since the age of three, I thought there was bugger all my mucker Gaffs could tell me about bikes! But after the obligatory half a gallon of grog on a Friday night, he convinced me to stop being a m**ge bag, and part with forty quid to have my suspension set up professionally! being an engineer, I ...

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Leathers in hot weather

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melvin lehkyj, 11 August 2008 11:30

A reply to kevin ash and heavy leathers!  I was pulled by sussex police and at the time it was very hot - you know one of those days where it was realy humid. I was wearing shorts t shirt and trainers. Anyway, the old bill got out of their car, had a good look round, then said to me "a little ...

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Kevin Ash- leathers in summer

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Phil Thomas, 08 August 2008 16:31

I don't always agree with Kevin Ash, but his comments about the use of Leathers for road riders, particularly in very hot weather, are spot on.  I have long thought that the most inappropriate gear for road riding are leathers - too hot and smelly for summer use and pretty useless for the rest of the year, much of which ...

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New Rider: Master the art of riding your motorcycle slowly

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Liam Marsden, 07 August 2008 12:09

One of the trickiest skills to learn on a motorcycle is the ability to ride and handle your motorbike at walking pace. Infact this is the time when novice riders can be most at risk from dropping their motorcycle, particularly if you're trying to execute moves like a U-turn. Here are some tips that should help you master the technique of slow riding. ...

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Watch out for hidden insurance charges

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Steve Groves, 05 August 2008 14:04

I just moved house from Bromley, Kent to Alsager, Stoke on Trent. I informed everyone of my change of address with no problems... But then I contacted Devitt Insurance company regarding my motorcycle insurance and guess what? "That will be £20 please". They were the only one to charge me. It's worth asking about hidden costs like this when choosing an insurer!

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Always get an HPI check!

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jimmyninja, 14 July 2008 23:07

I swapped my Suzuki GSX-R last year for a Honda SP2 on the internet, and didn't do an HPI check on it.  I finally did one the other night because was thinking of selling the SP2 and I found out my bikes a cat c repairable. To say I'm a bit pissed about it is an understatement! The bike looks in mint condition to ...

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Adam Shorrock's motorcycle test diary

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Adam Shorrock, 14 July 2008 15:33

I passed my CBT last summer with CAM Rider and must admit I was surprised I passed. Looking back at handling my first 125cc motorcycle are memories of excruciating pain in my crotch and a thumping heart rate after accidently pulling a wheelie on the first roundabout just moments after leaving CAM Rider headquarters! Little did I know that there ...

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