Each engine has its own characteristics 20 April 2017 by Chris Dabbs When you first start out, chances are that you will go through several changes of bike, from a small capacity two-stroke scooter, to a 1000cc inline four, 900cc V-twin or 675cc triple. Each engine has... Read more ...
New rider: Learning your bike's noises 30 April 2010 by Chris Dabbs Bikes have a disconcerting habit of rattling at different times, and it’s hard to tell whether it’s serious, or just a sign of a certain age. If it sounds like it is coming from the clutch area when... Read more ...
Road positioning is more important on a bike 19 April 2010 by MCN If you flit between using a car and a bike don’t forget that you have much more choice over where you are positioned on a bike than in a car. You need to think about where you should be on the road,... Read more ...
Get your mates to watch you ride 19 April 2010 by MCN If you’ve got biking mates, get them to watch you ride. They’ll spot some oddities to your technique that you’re not aware of. And they’ll have a great time telling you all about it… Get a friend into biking and win £10000 for you, and £5000 for them with the MCN 1000 Read more ...
New rider: filling up when sitting on your bike 16 April 2010 by MCN Q. Is it against the law to sit on your bike when refuelling? According to a Tesco’s cashier that’s the case. They wouldn’t start the pump until I got off the bike. Sam Fletcher, email A. It’s not... Read more ...