2007

Year: 2007

Month: ALL

Classic RD500s sell in hours

23 May 2007 by Andy Downes

Forget investing in property to get a fast turnaround on your investment. When clasic bike importers Classic Race Bikes invested in 11 rare Japanese-spec RD500s, they sold within hours for a quick...

Battery-powered Killacycle set to be fastest bike ever

23 May 2007 by Ben Purvis

Already holding the record as the fastest ever two or four-wheeled electric-powered drag racer, the KillaCycle is now being aimed at the outright drag bike record. To take the electric record, ther...

Video: Oldfield writes music on two-wheels

23 May 2007 by Howard Boylan

Mike Oldfield, the million-selling Tubular Bells star, says the inspiration for his latest musical project came from riding motorbikes. Check out the video below to see him talk about his collection...

Thanks to my wife for the cake

23 May 2007 by Lee

After seeing someone’s birthday cake on MCN.com the other week I thought I would show you the one my wife got me for my 40th. It can`t be me in the tent though cos he`s got more hair than me! P.s the...

My 748 at the British Embassy, in Ankara

23 May 2007 by Dinger

Here is a picture of my 748 in front of the British Embassy in Ankara. I think it’s the best accessory? My Diplomatic plates!!! Dinger

MCN heads to Singapore

23 May 2007 by Dave Goodhall

Please find me & MCN in Singapore in May 2007. This photo was taken in Orchard Road, the home of shopping. Dave Goodhall

Road pricing for bikes a step closer

23 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Road pricing for bikes has not been ruled out in moves to allow local councils to introduce pay-as-you-go schemes. The measure paves the way for us to be charged along with other vehicle users, even...

Finished Triumph Street Triple spied by MCN

23 May 2007 by Ben Purvis

Triumph’s 675 Street Triple has been caught in final testing by MCN’s spy snappers. The factory has made no no secret of the fact it’s about to launch a naked version of the Daytona 675 and our...

New MCN: May 23, 2007

23 May 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Read all about the new Triumph 675 Street Triple, which is nearly ready to hit the show rooms, in this week’s edition of MCN, available Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Also, new speed cameras target bikes...

Pay for police to investigate bike theft

23 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Owners of stolen bikes are told they must pay a £105 recovery fee when it is found or else police will not investigate fully. The fee, set by the Home Office, is for transportation by a private...

Will this make high-speed bends safer?

23 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Artificial bumps in the middle of high-speed bends are the latest idea for slowing us down. Critics say they will certainly achieve that, but it could be by chucking us off altogether. Derbyshire...

Two new speed camera threats for bikes

23 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

Two new speed cameras are both bad news for speeding riders. A new camera van can film the same bike from the front and rear, while the firm behind Gatsos fixed cameras is ready to switch the 4000 on...

Brunstrom plays down horror photo scandal

23 May 2007 by Steve Farrell

North Wales chief constable Richard Brunstrom has played down his use of photos of a headless biker by suggesting it is not of interest to a wide audience. In his latest blog on North Wales Police’s...

Still waiting for part ordered a month ago

22 May 2007 by Anonymous

On 24 April 2007 I ordered a wavy rear brake disc online for my 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 from Rhencullen (2005) Ltd (www.rhencullen.net) and am still waiting. They state in their terms & conditions that you will not be billed until the item is ready to ship however on 30/04/07 I was billed £89.10 (£6 over what the total cost should have been). I sent them two emails about this & got no response then...

Ruff-looking pillion

22 May 2007 by Dsouthgate

While on holiday this year we hired a couple of bikes and as a result my friend, who had not owned a bike for over 20 years, decided to buy a bike the same as he had hired in Tenerife – a Honda 650...

Video: Three-wheeled Spyder on the road

22 May 2007 by Tom Rayner

MCN man Tom Rayner has spent the weekend blasting round the lakes of Austria on the new three-wheeled Can Am Spyder. Read on for his first impressions of the trike and check out the video of the...

Your chance to be an MCN journalist for a week

22 May 2007 by MCN

We’re looking for people who’d like to try working on the biggest motorcycling website in the UK, www.motorcyclenews.com, and experience being involved with the biggest bike weekly in the world,...

My insurance was cancelled - but I wasn't told

22 May 2007 by phil garbett

I bought a brand new bike and insured it with Carole Nash. But I was shocked to receive a letter recently telling me they had cancelled my policy from May 18. I phoned them to ask why and it turned out one of my payments had not gone through properly. They said they had earlier sent me a warning letter by recorded delivery (which we have never had and never signed for) and then another letter by...

Thieves cause danger by stealing drain grates

22 May 2007 by Rob Hull

Motorcyclists are being put in serious danger in East Sussex by a group who are stealing metal grates from drains. Approximately 70 grates have been stolen so far and Sussex Council is calling for...

Boy arrested after coppers' bikes were set on fire

22 May 2007 by Rob Hull

A twelve-year-old boy has been arrested in Gibraltar, in connection with a fire which destroyed two motorcycles owned by a police officer. The fire took place in an underground car park in Harbour Views, but enquiries have ruled out a premeditated attack.

Can you help Roy?

22 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

MCN is looking for a good Samaritan to help another reader get out on his bike. Disabled biker Roy Tyler from Fleetwood, Lancs is looking for a local rider to take him out in his Ural 750 sidecar. Roy was given the outfit for Christmas, but unfortunately his friend who previously took him out is unable to continue, and Roy is looking for someone to spare some time for trips. Roy told MCN: “I was...

Celebrity lawyer walks free after seven months

22 May 2007 by MCN News Desk

Nick Freeman, also known as Mr Loophole for his ability to successfully defend celebrities such as David Beckham and Caprice in motoring cases, has been told he will not face charges after being...

I saved £2000 on Yamaha MT-01

22 May 2007 by knifebloke

Thanks to MCN for highlighting the latest Yamaha deals on bikes & interest free credit – it helped me make a £2000 saving on my dream bike! Early in the year a mate (CCW) and I went to the Ally Pally show and I got to have a sit on the awesome Yamaha MT-01. I said: “One day I”ll have one of them,” but at over £9000 new I thought I would have to dream on for a few years. Then last week after seeing...

Ducati announces new CEO

22 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Ducati’s board of directors has announced the company’s new Chief Executive Officer is to be Gabriele Del Torchio. Mr Del Torchio will be charged with managing Ducati’s general business and affairs,...

Police to shame driving phone users

22 May 2007 by Rob Hull

Merseyside Police are stepping up their fight against motorists who use mobile phones behind the wheel by naming and shaming them on their website and in local newspapers. Patrol officers will be...

Piggy back ride!

21 May 2007 by john clarke

An example of how to get fresh pork to the butchers (yes, they are alive), but without incurring the congestion charge or polluting the environment with refrigerated diesel polluting...

Kawabusa II

21 May 2007 by Norm Wilding

My first “Kawabusa” (MCN March 1 2006 ) was such a blast to ride, I decided to build another one! This one’s an 03 ZRX1200R, with a Busa motor, forks, swingarm, and brakes. Tail section is off an 05...

Video: Level crossing safety lesson

21 May 2007 by makemineapint

Health & Safety nightmare in India at this level crossing. “Sirens & barriers? WHAT sirens and barriers?”

Hayfever treatments worse than drink for drivers

21 May 2007 by Chris Newbigging

A study by the University of Iowa has revealed that drivers under the influence of antihistamines can be more impaired than drink-drivers. The study put tested several drivers on a driving simulator, testing their ability to follow another car changing it’s speed at random. Some drivers were tested under the influence of drink, and hayfever sufferers were given the appropriate antihistamines to...

Video: Guzzi v LC8 in Peru

20 May 2007 by Jason Homewood

I’m six months into my second round the world trip, currently in Ecuador. Two weeks ago I met up with a Dutch biker, Paul, and he made a You Tube video of yours truly. I am limited to emailing out still photos of the trip to family and friends, due I guess to being a dumb ****, but this video stuff is fun, so maybe I’ll try do some more myself. Hope you enjoy, and let me know if you would like...

Video: 4000 miles to Moscow in six days

20 May 2007 by biggee1968

Moscow and back for charity in just six days – watch the best bits here…

Your favourite roads

20 May 2007 by Andy Downes

What’s your favourite road in your county? We need to know what you rate as the best bit of road for riding your bike and why. All you need to do is list the road or roads you use for fun the most and...

Unlikely town names No43

20 May 2007 by Paddy Lee

Have been living out in the States for two years with the Army – and came across this quaint little town….

Save when buying a Craft helmet

19 May 2007 by Paul Rodmell

If you are thinking of buying a Craft helmet, see if you can buy it via Europe rather than in the UK. For example, Craft’s European website charges EUR185 for an RX6 (approx £135) whereas all its British agents charge £199. Only one snag – the European website refuses to sell goods to customers in the UK, forcing British bikers to pay a 50% premium. They ship to all other EU countries (and many...

Scotland rules

19 May 2007 by GRAgusta

It was nice to seee that dougie399 had enjoyed himself (err, I think Dougie is a her not a him – Ed) in Scotland so much, although I notice that in his photos it had been raining. Only a few days...

Garage left my bike in dangerous condition

18 May 2007 by Greg Hill

Just like to share a story with my fellow bikers and warn them from going to a garage that I used who left my bike in a potentially lethal condition. I took my bike to a garage in Harrogate (North Yorkshire) called Staiano Motor Cycles Ltd for a full service on Wed 9th May 2007. After about three miles or so of slow moving traffic after getting my bike back I was exiting a roundabout and opened...