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A Motorcycle Fire In Your Garage Could Be Devastating

October 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Have you ever thought what you would do if you accidentally had a fire in your garage? No, me neither until I read recently the unfortunate story of a garage fire in Oxfordshire where the owners five vintage motorbikes were destroyed in the blaze, which was thought to be accidental, how awful. Click Here for [...]

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Got no power? Could be your carburettor…

October 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

The other half has been refurbishing a Yamaha XV750 Virago that he got off a mate who had lost interest in it. Well after about 4 years of doing it, interspersed with his other projects, it is finally on the road (and up for sale). But towards the end of the project he noticed that [...]

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Autocom Pro-Duo Motorcycle Intercom Review

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Talk about motorcycle intercom systems in our circle of friends and I can guarantee most of the men will grumble about the idea of “her indoors” being able to talk to them whilst they are on the bike, their last haven of quiet if you will. Discussions then normally continue along the lines of that [...]

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Harley Davidson Launch You Tube Channel

September 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Harley Davidson celebrates their 105th anniversary by launching their own dedicated You Tube channel. There are lots of videos there for everyone who loves these machines, including videos about new models, footage of the recent anniversary celebrations and individuals talking about their fondness for the marque. Ingredients of a Harley Davidson Part1, includes Willie G [...]

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New BOS silencer for 2008 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR

September 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

An ultra-short and significantly lighter silencer has been developed by Dutch exhaust specialists BOS for the 2008 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR. This new silencer measures just 250mm long and has a diameter of 100mm and weighs 40% lighter than the original at 4.2kg compared to the 7.2kg original. Add to that the claimed extra power up [...]

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Yamaha Ready For World Superbikes Assault at Donnington Park

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Motorbike Films, Motorbikes on TV, Motorcycle Helmets, Motorcycle News, Motorcycle Parts and Accessories, Motorcycle Racing

Following the summer break, World Superbikes starts again this weekend at Donnington Park and I for one cannot wait. Yamaha say that their two riders are more than ready to enter the fray again and will be using Öhlins electronic suspension for the first time, following successful testing in Vallelunga the team asked Öhlins to [...]

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Yamaha Motorcycle Accessories – Praise for Fowlers Of Bristol

August 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Twice this year I have purchased spares for my Yamaha from Fowlers of Bristol and their service has been exceptional. In fact, I would say that understates it. The parts department are friendly and knowledgeable and the parts have arrived in the following morning’s post despite being ordered late the previous afternoon. Plus the right [...]

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Arai helmets not as safe as Lazer helmets?

August 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Motorcycle Helmets

So says new government new SHARP -safety helmet assessment rating programme – and as you can imagine this has gone down like a lead balloon with Arai whilst Lazer are feeling rather smug especially as their helmet is the by far the cheapest. The new rating system uses stars to rate a number of factors [...]

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