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2004 Yamaha R1 clutch fix

05 May 2004

2004 Yamaha R1 clutch fix

Dealers have been given instructions on how to correct problems with clutches on 2004 R1s. Yamaha says the fault only occurs on small numbers of bikes and that it is usually picked up at first...

Fylde open day offers finance, deals and Foggy

05 May 2004

Fylde open day offers finance, deals and Foggy

You can get zero per cent finance on a new bike, or £500 off a new Kawasaki ZX-10R or Ducati 749 at the opening on the new Fylde Superbikes store in Preston on Sunday. Not only that but Carl Fogarty...

Ride like a 14th century French knight?

05 May 2004

Ride like a 14th century French knight?

You may recall our story last week about a police force’s plans to stage a photoshoot using knights in shining armour to spread their Bikesafe message. We felt we couldn’t deprive you of the pictures.

Ride with Foggy and new FP1

05 May 2004

Ride with Foggy and new FP1

You could be riding alongside four-times WSB champion Carl Fogarty on Saturday May 8 when he debuts the road-going FP1 on a ride-out through London. The Foggy Petronas Racing team boss will be riding...

Decent kit equals attitude problem

05 May 2004

Decent kit equals attitude problem

MAG is demanding extra training for anyone buying an ‘800-1000cc bike’ and says buying decent protective kit means you are prepared to see the road as a race track, according to a report on the...

Ducati sport cruiser due for summer

05 May 2004

Ducati sport cruiser due for summer

A radical new Ducati ‘sport cruiser’ will make its official debut in the States this summer. Built by Arizona-based designer and race car maker Mark Savory, it is based on a Ducati Monster and uses...

Ride smoother by Sunday

05 May 2004

Ride smoother by Sunday

Give us two days, your full attention and a willingness to learn and we’ll make you a smoother rider by Sunday. That’s the promise of the free guide inside MCN, out Wednesday May 5. Our guide gives...

About to buy? Read this first

05 May 2004

About to buy? Read this first

How much should you pay for a K4 GSX-R1000? If you’re as shrewd as some of this site’s users you could get hold of one for £7600-£7800. And there are plenty of other hot deals to be done on both used...

Tell your story – win a track day

05 May 2004

Tell your story – win a track day

Have you nearly had your head taken off by a flying piston? Or come close to having your wedding tackle singed after a carb tweak saw your airbox explode? Or perhaps spent £10k at the tuning shop,...

Clouds have silver lining for sellers

05 May 2004

Clouds have silver lining for sellers

The best time to sell a soft-top car is when it’s lashing it down or cold. Apply the same thinking to bikes and the recent unsettled weather could be just what you need for a swift sale if you’re...

Top bank holiday destinations

01 May 2004

Top bank holiday destinations

It’s a bank holiday weekend, the weather looks decent (for most of the country) and your bike is gagging for it… So if you need a few ideas for places to go, here’s some of our top suggestions: 1: May...

Win 50 copies of city parking guide

01 May 2004

Win 50 copies of city parking guide

Travelling into London by bike makes sense. But finding a bike parking bay can be a nightmare. Park outside one and a plague of traffic wardens will descend upon you with a £50 fine within minutes.

Banks come to Aprilia’s rescue

01 May 2004

Banks come to Aprilia’s rescue

A deal to save Aprilia was on the verge of being signed on Monday night (May 3). It will see Italian banks offer a lifeline by covering a £5 million interest payment currently owed by the firm. And...

World exclusive: 19 new bikes

27 May 2003

World exclusive: 19 new bikes

MCN’s biggest ever issue reveals the details of 19 new bikes, including three 2004 Kawasakis, the Fischer MR1000 superbike, seven new Hondas, two Bimotas, two supermotos and two super-mopeds. The...

Convicted pensioner keeps licence and freedom

27 May 2003

An Irish pensioner has kept her driving licence and her freedom, despite being convicted of death by dangerous driving and receiving a three-year driving ban. Mary Crawford, 72, received a 12-month sentence, suspended for 18 months, and was banned from driving for three years. But since she is appealing against the decision, she is currently free to continue driving. The accident occurred on May...

MAD about speed cameras

27 May 2003

MAD about speed cameras

Motorists Against Detection (MAD) claims its members are responsible for vandalising speed cameras in Norfolk. ” In the whole of the UK there are a couple of hundred active members carrying out...

Get your bike set up by MCN

27 May 2003

Get your bike set up by MCN

We want to know which is the best exhaust you can buy. So we’re asking the experts – you. Tell us what can or system you have on your bike, along with your comments and you could win a bespoke set-up...

Rider in hospital after hitting booby-trap

20 May 2003

Rider in hospital after hitting booby-trap

A teenage trials bike rider has been badly injured by a wire booby-trap strung between two trees. Ben Carrington has been unable to speak after his voicebox was crushed by the wire and he stopped...

Ducati V4 for the road

20 May 2003

Ducati V4 for the road

In this week’s issue of MCN, out now, we reveal how Ducati bosses have admitted they are now one step closer to making a road going version of the V4 Desmosedici raced in MotoGP. The immense power...

Crash biker appeal for witnesses

20 May 2003

Crash biker appeal for witnesses

A biker is appealing for information regarding a hit-and-run incident in Derby on Monday May 19. The incident happened at the junction of Osmaston Park Road and Victory Road/Elton crossroads heading...

Court case for alleged 157mph speeder

20 May 2003

Court case for alleged 157mph speeder

A ZX-12R rider appeared in Aylesbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday May 20, accused of speeding at 157mph. Andrew Osborne, 31, from Leamington Spa is alleged to be one of the fastest speeders in the UK,...

Win track time with the Kawasaki Riders Club

20 May 2003

Win track time with the Kawasaki Riders Club

The Kawasaki Riders Club are offering one motorcyclenews.com visitor a free track day next Tuesday. Answer the simple question below and you could be hacking around Oulton Park and enjoying a day of...

Trail riding tales

13 May 2003

Trail riding tales

Have you got a story to tell about your off-road experiences? Funniest/worst moments, best (or most unlikely) crash and other tails of the unexpected? If you have, MCN off-road wants to hear all about...

Ride to Work Day 2003

13 May 2003

Ride to Work Day 2003

Ride To Work Day takes place on Wednesday July 16, 2003, and the search is already underway to find the most motorcycle-friendly company in Great Britain. The winner gets a motorcycle park built on...

Top 100 helmets

13 May 2003

Top 100 helmets

This week’s MCN has a free 16-page guide to the best lids you can buy and we’ve also got £3000 worth of helmets to give away. Whether it’s an AGV, Arai, FM, Shoei, Suomy or X-Lite you’re after, you’ll...

Speed checks by village volunteers

13 May 2003

Speed checks by village volunteers

Volunteer village residents will be armed with speed cameras and electronic Speed Indicator Devices (SID) to try to reduce speeding. In West Berkshire, parish councillors will be trained to use...

BMF weather and traffic report: Saturday 10am

13 May 2003

Saturday 10am: Overcast, but no actual rain as yet. Current traffic: Roadworks: A1 Biggleswade-Huntingdon. Resurfacing work. Delays expected. A1 Stamford-Peterborough, between Wansford and Alwalton. Roadworks. Delays expected. A45 Northampton to A14 Thrapston: between Wellingborough and Thrapston. Delays Friday: 4pm Conditions remain the same, with dark clouds and light, constant rain. The...

Directions, roads, ride-ins and speed traps

13 May 2003

If you have a recommended route, or know of a speed trap or speed camera, email mcn.online@emap.com with " BMF Journey " in the subject line. We’ll list all the information here to help everyone get to the BMF Show safely and without any hassle. BMF Spine Ride: The BMF is linking up with the Spinal Research Charity, by running sponsored Spine Rides into the Show. There’s one ride planned from...

Swiss plans to restrict bikes to 80kph

13 May 2003

Swiss plans to restrict bikes to 80kph

Swiss bikers are protesting against government plans to limit all motorbikes to 80kph. Around 20,000 motorcyclists are expected to take part in a demonstration in Bern, the Swiss capital, on May 17,...

BMF: Nearest Amenities

13 May 2003

If you realise you’ve forgotten something when you arrive at the East of England Showground, a copy of this page may prove invaluable. We’ve got the nearest Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, Camping Shops, Pubs, Off-licences and Banks. If you have any other suggestions, email mcn.online@emap.com. Petrol Stations: The closest petrol station to the Showground is the Shell garage at Paxton Road,...

Pick your MCN Summer Sports Bike Show girl

13 May 2003

Pick your MCN Summer Sports Bike Show girl

The MCN Summer Sports Bike Show takes place on June 7-8 at Donington Park with the Action Zone, Retail Zone and Fun Zone all competing for your attention. Each comes complete with its own host. Trix...

BMF video highlights

13 May 2003

BMF video highlights

Click the link on the right to see highlights of all the action that took place over the weekend at the BMF show in Peterborough.

The BMF Show roundup

13 May 2003

The BMF Show roundup

The BMF is now over for another year, as exhibitors pack up and the crowds trickle out clutching fairings, lids and jackets. The afternoon saw dry weather, but the wind picked up slightly, meaning...

Longtermers, naked 600s, and 0-100-0mph test

06 May 2003

Longtermers, naked 600s, and 0-100-0mph test

This week’s MCN introduces our fleet of 17 long term test bikes for 2003, with the first reports on the Suzuki GSX-R1000 and BMWK1200GT. Plus, we get five very different testers to ride five of the...

MCN race school winner joins TV stars on track

06 May 2003

MCN race school winner joins TV stars on track

MCN competition winner, David Richens, joined stars from TV’s Heartbeat and Emmerdale shows at the Ron Haslam race school on Thursday. Richens, from Telford, won a place on the Premier package, riding...

UK firefighters to be sent out on bikes?

06 May 2003

UK firefighters to be sent out on bikes?

Government proposals to modernise the fire service include sending fire fighters out on motorbikes to assess incidents. Bikes and cars would be used to decide whether fire engines were needed,...