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Suspension advice: finding the base settings
28 May 2009 by
Before you go tweaking away at the bike’s adjustable suspension, make a note of what the settings were before you started. This might sound simple, but many an afternoon has been ruined by haste in...
Suspension advice: Yamaha 2003 R1
27 May 2009 by
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. I’m experiencing problems with the back end of my standard...
Readers vote Shoei top helmet
27 May 2009 by
Shoei’s XR1000 has been voted best for comfort and best overall helmet over £400 in our MCN Biking Britain survey. To join 12,000 other readers in making your voice heard, click here to enter the...
Keeping rain off your visor
26 May 2009 by
Regarding keeping rain off your visor, the best way is to use a V-Wipe. No, not the sponge in a bag that helps you keep it clean but a rubber sheath complete with windscreen wiper-like blade that you slip over your gloved finger. I think it’s made by Bob Heath. Brilliant!
Kit: Finding motorcycle clothing for large riders
22 May 2009 by
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. I’ve jsut passed my test and I’m eager to get going, but I’m stumbling across a few problems finding kit to fit. I’m of the oversized group and I am finding it very hard to find the gear I need in my size. I know I have a few options, like go on a crash diet,...
Product advice: Keeping rain off your visor
21 May 2009 by
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. My summer gloves can’t shift the rain off my visor – is there anything else I can use? A. Try giving your visor a coat of Raincoat – it claims to waterproof your visor, making it harder for water droplets to stick to it. Also, an alternative method of shifting...
Clothing advice: Getting your own design on your helmet
21 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I want to get my helmet sprayed up to my own design. Who do...
How to find a helmet that fits
21 May 2009 by
Different brands of helmet seem to fit different shapes of head, and there’s little to be gained from splashing out on the latest top-end race rep if your head is going to rattle around in it. Follow...
Tyre advice: Touring tyres on a trackday
20 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I’ve recently fitted a pair of Dunlop Roadsmarts to my bike,...
Suspension advice: Sorting out tired rear shocks
20 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. My Honda Hornet 600 has racked up 10,000 miles on the...
Bike accessory advice: Raising the back without a paddock stand
20 May 2009 by
THE Honda CBR125 doesn’t come with centrestand which makes adjusting the chain a pain. A lightweight bike like this is easy to balance with a car axle stand on the swingarm and a block of wood under...
Bike accessory advice: Removing scratches
20 May 2009 by
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. I’ve scratched the screen of my BMW R1100RT. Watch can I do...
Technical advice: Suzuki Hayabusa clutch slipping
20 May 2009 by
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. I have a very clean ‘99 Hayabusa with 14,000 miles on the...
Product advice: Paint for fairing panels
15 May 2009 by
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. I went sliding down the road recently on my Suzuki GSX-R1000...
Parts advice: Mirror extensions
15 May 2009 by
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. I need some mirror extensions for my CBR600F, does anyone know who makes them. Phil Walden, Gosport A. A VFR Owners Club member from Hatfield, Pete Morgan, manufactures and supply mirror extensions for several Honda models including VFRs, CBR600s and...
Suspension advice: Make your bike steer quicker
15 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I love the power and suspension on my Yamaha Fazer 1000.
Clothing advice: Keeping out the draft
14 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I’ve got a two-piece textile suit which is quite warm but...
Tyre advice: The best tyres for a Hayabusa
14 May 2009 by
MCN expert Marc Abbott is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q. I’ve just got a mint Suzuki Hayabusa which is great for me...
Bike accessory advice: The coolest exhausts
08 May 2009 by
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. Can I fit a race can to my Honda Hornet 600 which won’t get...
Bike accessory advice: Getting the most from an aftermarket exhaust
08 May 2009 by
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. After two enjoyable years riding on my totally standard...
Clothing advice: Carrying a helmet while riding
08 May 2009 by
MCN expert Rob Hull is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Q) I want to get a rucksack for wearing while on my bike. It...
Clothing advice: 2-piece suits on a budget
08 May 2009 by
MCN expert Rob Hull is here to answer any questions you have on anything bike related. If you have any questions, ask an expert here Compare and buy motorcycle leathers Q) Dear Rob, I want to get my...
Technical advice: Fixing radial play in brake discs
07 May 2009 by
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...
Taking care of tyres after a trackday
07 May 2009 by
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...
Suspension advice: Knocking front end
06 May 2009 by
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. My Yamaha Fazer 1000 has developed an occasional knocking...
Technical advice: Oil light problems
05 May 2009 by
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. Are there any common faults with the oil pumps on 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6Rs? I have just done an oil change but I think mine has packed in because the oil light won’t go out? Mike Else, e-mail A. I hope you haven’t done any miles on it because if the pump has...
Technical advice: Stop your bike backfiring
01 May 2009 by
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. Mh Honda VT750C Ace has had a backfiring problem for the 3000 miles I’ve owned it. All Bran sorted a similar personal problem and I was wondering if you had a cure? It runs fine and the plugs look normal. It happens more on a gentle overrun, like slowing down...
Clothing advice: Keeping the sun out
01 May 2009 by
At this time of year with the low sun a great easy tip is to put a strip of parcel tape at the very top of your visor, when riding into the sun it allows some defence to being dazzled. Scott Cockayne, Wolverhampton
Clothing advice: Removing flies from your visor
01 May 2009 by
It’s getting to that time of year again when flies start to pepper your visor on a ride. To get them off and leave your visor scratch free, follow these simple instructions. Remove the visor from...