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My mate had an accident yesterday on the mod1 test. It was pissing it down, high winds, went to do swerve manuover and the front tucked. He wrecked his boots, jacket, gloves and unfortunatly had jeans on, so road rashed his...
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Bennetts have already released photos of their 2009 babe squad, but now they've also put out this video, with a special hello to MCN and it's readers. 2009 Bennetts Babes gallery Watch the video for a behind the scenes look...
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Buell’s resident stunt rider Craig Jones has just returned from Sweden where he braved subzero temperatures to set a world first for the fastest bike on ice. After a short test period and several practices, Craig’s modified Buell 1125R reached...
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Two Brothers Racing has just launched these dual and single-exhaust options for the revised K9 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Like some of their exhaust competition, Two Brothers are releasing a two-in-one catalytic converter eliminating option in the new litre Suzuki as well...
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Colin, Ashley and Guy on a short bank holiday weekend trip to the Millau Bridge in southern France. Fantastic roads all the way from Calais. Stay over in Brive-La-Gaillarde around 100 miles north west of the bridge. It's an old...
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The first Triumph Daytona SE stocked by Jack Lilley Triumph has sold within days of being released. The Middlesex-based dealership has been inundated with riders checking out the special edition model, which will be issued in a limited run of...
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I am trying to organise a Ride to Erskine to take place on the 31st May this year. I've attached a wee picture of last years event which shows Alex Lees (sadly no longer with us) and Jack Harrison, both...
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used price: from £2080Engine: l/c 16v v-four, 781ccPower: 107bhpTop speed: 155mph Weight: 218kg The V-Tec system on the latest Honda VFR800 divides opinion. Below 6800rpm, the engine runs with 2 valves per cylinder and 4 valves per cylinder above that....
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MCN expert Chris Dabbs is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. Although my Brembo fully floating cast discs sound like a bucket of scrap when the...
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The first Triumph Daytona SE stocked by Jack Lilley Triumph has sold within days of being released. The Middlesex-based dealership has been inundated with riders checking out the special edition model, which will be issued in a limited run of...
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Buell’s resident stunt rider Craig Jones has just returned from Sweden where he braved subzero temperatures to set a world first for the fastest bike on ice. After a short test period and several practices, Craig’s modified Buell 1125R reached...
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Two Brothers Racing has just launched these dual and single-exhaust options for the revised K9 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Like some of their exhaust competition, Two Brothers are releasing a two-in-one catalytic converter eliminating option in the new litre Suzuki as well...
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Tyre manufacturers have developed specific tyres for specific purposes, so doing a trackday on tyres designed as as a sports touring tyre will hammer them on the track. However, they won't have blistered. That only happens when a tyre delaminates,...
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Bennetts Insurance have released pictures and video of their squad of babes for 2009. Video: behind the scenes with the Bennetts babes One the babes is Miss United Kingdom and there’s a Miss Scotland finalist in there too. We could explain...
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Bennetts Insurance have released pictures and video of their squad of babes for 2009. One the babes is Miss United Kingdom and there’s a Miss Scotland finalist in there too. We could explain the arduous selection process and intricacies of the...
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used price: £900 - £3,510Engine: l/c 8v v-twin, 645ccPower: 69bhpTop speed: 123mph Weight: 169kg The SV650S has been a massive sales success for Suzuki. It beautifully combines a sporty look and feel that owners can be proud of with an...
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If you munch serious miles and like your bike trips to be more sports than touring, then you need a hypertourer. Here's 5 of the best. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for £9.99 A good Hypertourer...
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Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Too Far to Go! Motorcycle Test Centre Disaster for Learner Riders Motorcycle Action Group National Demo Run. Organiser: MAG UK Location: Meeting at Squires Bikers Cafe, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 5LX At 11.00am Police escorted...
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1st of all I am well chuffed that I passed this morning using the Swansea Test Centre. I shall book part 2 but taking my time over it. I had 3 days intensive course to pass the old test a...
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my brother failed the last of the old style bike tests due to a cyclist jumping a red light causing him to stop mid turn. Yesterday he failed the new test due to putting his foot down while having to...
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I'm travelling on my bike around the coast of britain with a friend to raise awareness and money for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. That's 3,500 miles in 2 weeks! We start on July 11th. We are hoping to...
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I was reading MCN letters today and I was really surprised to read a letter saying that an ABS VFR rider overshot a stop line onto a roundabout as the brakes lacked power. I used to own an ABS VFR and...
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Look what I found when I got my girlfriend off her R1 in Brighton!
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Best bit? The way they stood up to a 60mph highside (resulting in a toasty fireball) at Brands Hatch last year, leaving just a tiny hole in the elbow which, for the money was a very impressive performance. Worst bit?...
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50mph limit. What a farce it is. There has been much discussion of late about the 50mph limit even going as far as to suggest it becomes the National Speed Limit. But where did the 50mph zone come from? It's...
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