November

Year: 2009

Month: November

Master the art of riding at night

28 September 2017 by Adam Child

Riding at night can be very satisfying with the roads less crowded and distractions swallowed up in the dark, but you have got to take some extra precautions to make it safe as well as...

New rider: Braking in the wet

30 November 2009 by Chris Dabbs

Like most other things in life, braking in the wet is straightforward if you plan ahead. The first part of the plan is to practice applying the brakes on a traffic-free stretch of road with a...

New rider: the importance of locking your bike up

27 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

It’s a sad fact that bikes are all too easy to steal because two blokes can wheel one into the back of a van in seconds and four scum can pick one up to do the same job. Save cash on motorcycle...

Tyre advice: Best tyres for a 2002 Aprilia RSV Mille

25 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Q. My 2002 Aprilia RSV1000R has Pirelli tyres on it. What would you recommend as the better tyres for the Aprilia? Metzeler or Pirelli? Save £££s on motorcycle tyres Chris Jackson, email A. It...

Tyre advice: What's the difference between aftermarket and OE tyres?

25 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Q. Can you tell me what the difference is between a Bridgestone BT014F and a BT014FJ, and a BT014R and a BT014RN? My dealer can’t give me an answer and there is a big difference in price. Save cash...

How to move your bike around on foot

20 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Manoeuvring your bike is one of those tasks that’s simple if you follow a few basic rules. If you’re not able to get two feet flat on the floor, hop off onto the left side away from the traffic and...

Aftermarket BMW F800ST exhaust fuelling problem

18 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Q. I have recently bought a 2009 BMW F800ST and changed the can to a Remus exhaust, which has improved the torque and general performance. Save cash on motorcycle exhausts I have had the bike on the...

Ped finds the perfect exhausts for his XLV750R

18 November 2009 by Ped Baker

Alldens exhausts (01673-862286) are based less than 60 miles from where I live. They’re a business specialising in custom motorcycle exhausts. I discovered them through some work they’d done with our...

Top tweaks for Suzuki GSX-R1000

18 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

MCN’s Michael Guy has been running a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 this year. Here are his top tips on how to make a great bike even better: Save cash on motorcycle products Video: Suzuki GSX-R1000 longterm...

FAQ-What is the speed limit on a dual carriageway

13 November 2009 by Chris Dabbs

Dual carriageway speed limits can catch out the unwary rider. They are subject to the national speed limit of 70mph unless there is another speed limit displayed which will be 50,40 or 30mph. However,...

MCN Biking Britain survey: Top 10 best city gloves

12 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Each week we bring you the latest results of our massive reader survey – this week we’re looking at city gloves. Compare and buy gloves in the MCN Shop These 10 city gloves were voted the...

Products advice: Will an 09 Bonnie pipe fit an 03 bonnie?

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Can a full exhaust system off a 2009 Triumph T100 Bonnie slot onto my ’03 model? The differences I’m aware of are that the ¹09 has a centrestand and is 865cc, while my Bonnie has a sidestand and is...

Tyre Advice: Why's my front tyre wearing quicker than the rear?

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

I have fitted a pair of Bridgestone 021s last spring and the front is down to the wear pips but the rear still has a couple of thousand miles left. I can’t complain about the grip levels as they seem...

Supertrapp exhausts for Ped's XLV750R

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Deputy editor Ped Baker has just treated his money-pit XLV to a set of new Supertrapps. Here’s what he says about them… “I’ve always loved the sound of Supertrapp silencers (www.supertrapp.com) ever...

Streetfighter gets Termi treatment

11 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

MCN’s Michael Neeves has fitted new Termignoni exhausts to his Ducati Streetfighter. Here’s what he has to say about them… “Finally, my Streetfighter now sounds as good as it looks, thanks to the...

Keep warm, protect against cold.

07 November 2009 by rcraven

If you’re riding in poor weather conditions, getting colder, wetter etc. take a leaf out of the vintage motorcyclists book. Apart from slowing down, stop and have a break and a cup of tea etc. Buy a newspaper and put it under your jacket so it covers your chest, it will further insulate you against the cold weather. Also put plastic bags over your socks under your boots and get some plastic type...