2007

Year: 2007

Month: ALL

Video: What happens in a motorcycle accident

03 January 2008 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the 10th of our helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains what happens to a your head and helmet in a motorcycle accident. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet...

Video: What to do if you damage your helmet

02 January 2008 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the 11th of our helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains what to do if you damage your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips series. Click here to...

Video: How to reduce helmet noise

01 January 2008 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the 12th of our helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, shows you how to get rid of excess noise in your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips series. Click...

Video: What happens to a helmet during a crash

31 December 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the eigth of our helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains what happens to a motorcycle helmet in an accident. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips...

Video: How protective is an Arai helmet

30 December 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the ninth of our helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains just how protective an Arai helmet is. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips series. Click here...

Video tip: How to fit a helmet properly

02 December 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the seventh of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains explains the often missunderstood process of making sure your helmet fits properly. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to...

Video tip: What is an Arai helmet made of?

01 December 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the sixth of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, explains what goes in to making on your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips series. Click...

Video tip: Can I put stickers on my helmet?

30 November 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the fifth of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, deals with the question of whether it is safe to put stickers on your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of...

Video tip: How to solve misting issues on an Arai helmet

29 November 2007 by John Wakefield, HOward Boylan, Chris Slade

In the fourth of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, shows us how to solve misting problems with your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips...

Video tip: How to adjust an Arai helmet visor

21 November 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the third of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, shows us how to properly clean and care for your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips...

Video tip: How to properly clean your helmet

20 November 2007 by John Wakefield, Howard Boylan, Chris Slade

In the second of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, shows us how to properly clean and care for your helmet. Click here to check out the rest of the helmet tips in the series. Check out the video below to see John take you through how to get the most out of your lid then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips...

Video tip: How to change an Arai visor in seconds

16 November 2007 by Chris Slade, John Wakefield, Howard Boylan

In the first of our new Helmet tips series John Wakefield, from UK Arai distributor Pheonix, shows us how easy it is to change an Arai visor properly. Check out the video below to see John take you through the easy process of changing the visor then check back throughout the next two weeks to catch the rest of our Helmet tips series. Click here to ask John an Arai question

How to lift your motorcycle on to a paddock stand

26 September 2007 by Rob Hull

If you’re a paddock stand virgin then getting a bike up can look a bit daunting. There’s a particular skill to getting a bike on a stand on your own, but if you’re doing a trackday or live on your own...

Blackbird bars

13 September 2007 by Adrian Palmer

I have recently bought a 2005 Honda Super Blackbird. Having very short legs and only being 5′ 7″ tall I found it necessary to have the seat cut down slightly. I also read an article on the Blackbird...

MCN's A-Z material terminology guide

30 August 2007 by Nicola Fox

Are you living in a material world? Perhaps not. If you are not quite sure what Dynax, Brexcel or Primaloft materials are, MCN has produced an A-Z guide to get the know-how on all the product...

New rider blog: I have been accepted into the biking family

24 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Well it’s been 10 days since I last checked in and I can honestly say I think I am improving. Hooray! In my first blog I mentioned how I had become the stall queen. Well I think I have now been...

DIY screen extender

15 August 2007 by david ellson

Not being satisfied with the windscreen on my new bike I had a got at making it higher. I bought a new visor for my helmet and used the old one with the lugs cut off and attached it to the screen...

New rider blog: SarahC gets her L plates

14 August 2007 by Sarah Carnell

So when I was little there were three things I wanted to do. 1. Be a mechanic 2. Be a professional ballerina 3. Ride a motorbike So having dabbled on the car with my dad since I was about six and done...

Wheel alignment tip

15 May 2007 by David Deakin

To make sure my wheels are aligned I use a cheap laser pointer. Put the bike on stand or side stand, bluetak the pointer to brick. Align front and back wheel, get a piece of wood about six inches wide, mark the middle of the wood and add half of the rear tyre measurement. Mark the measurement on the wood, place the wood on the front tyre with the centre mark in middle of tyre and outside...

Tips for easy cleaning

12 March 2007 by Steve Wade

The most important bit of kit I keep in my garage is a can of Mr Sheen wax polish or supermarket equivelant (it’s cheaper!) Sprayed all over the bike it will get rid of splatted insects, brake dust and even chain grease. Simply spray on, leave for a minute and wipe off. Not only does it get rid of all the stuff you don’t want, but it also leaves a layer of wax, especially on wheels so you can just...