November

Year: 2009

Month: November

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...

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...

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...

Aftermarket Hornet cans that won't cook your pillion

04 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Can I fit a race exhaust to my Honda Hornet 600 which won’t get too hot for my pillion. I have heard that carbon cans might not heat up as much is this true? DL Fenner, email Save £££s on...

Best tyres for wet weather grip

04 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

As I commute through winter on my bike, I’m interested in fitting a rear tyre that will cope with all the rain, slush and snow and still give decent grip when the weather is fine. Save £££s on...

Best tyres for an 07 Yamaha R1

04 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

I need to replace the tyres on my 2007 Yamaha R1. I don’t go mad riding and it’s mainly for blasts in the country and posing! Save cash on motorcycle tyres So far I’ve narrowed it down to Pirelli...

Switching to HID bulbs for winter

04 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

Now that winter is here I intend to change my front light on my Suzuki Bandit 650 K8 model to an HID bulb as I have found that the standard bulb is not bright enough for my winter journey to...

Product advice: Searching for GSX750 spares?

01 November 2009 by Marc Abbott

I own a 1993 Suzuki GSX750 (frame no. GR78A 129332). I am trying to order spares through my local motorcycle shop but they are telling me that the frame number does not exist. Vern Lewis, email...