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Get your tyres fitted at home

01 April 2009 by M.Blacker

Get your tyres fitted at home

The magic of having your tyers fitted at home! oh what fun, and as it was on my drive no police issues…. As a local lad to MCN (Peterborough), how nice it was to find a mobile fitter and biker that...

Russ from Exile Cycles

01 April 2009 by bruce robinson

Russ from Exile Cycles

Krista and russ from Exile Cycles at earls court!

Free panniers with BMW R1200GS

01 April 2009 by Andy Downes

Free panniers with BMW R1200GS

BMW is giving away free panniers with every new R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure from April 1 to the end of September 2009. The panniers are worth £459 on the regular GS and £603 on the Adventure. BMW is...

My Everyday Superbikes site

01 April 2009 by Phill Kaye

My site is about the bikes a couple of friends and I own, and the places we go – mostly the short break trips we go on to places like the Isle of Man or the Nurburgring and other race tracks that are now roads. It may be of intrest to somebody. I update it regularly and it gets between 10 and 30 hits a day, from somewhere! I am not selling anything from the site, however as its a free site...

Moto Guzzi V1000G5 - the rottweiler of the motorcycle world

01 April 2009 by Joe Mourino

Rottweilers. They burp, fart, and snarl like no-one’s business. To some they inspire dread, no doubt by association with satanic shennanigans in The Omen, while to others they are the best pets you could ever hope for; loyal, dependable, while being suitably scary enough to deter the would-be miscreant from any thought of mischief. Squadra Guzzista member Keith’s 1983 V1000G5 is a bit like a...

Why ride a bike?

01 April 2009 by Joe Mourino

Why ride a bike?

Why you should ride a motorcycle?! I used to live in Central London. Approximately 15 years ago I moved to Kent (about 25 miles away) and my commuting fares would have cost me more than £2500 per...

Designer Ducati Monsters up for auction

01 April 2009 by James Keen

Designer Ducati Monsters up for auction

A group of fashion students have designed 3 one-off Monster 696s in conjunction with Ducati and Puma. Find a Ducati Monster 696 for sale Students Abigail Briggs, Charlotte La Roche, and Laura...

Aerostitch unveils remote-operated zip

01 April 2009 by MCN

Over one hundred all-new items are in the new 2009 Aerostich and RiderWearHouse catalog, including a miniature ‘Remote Control Zipper Sliders’ option. The battery powered zippers are an upgrade for the vents on Aerostich Roadcrafter and Darien suits. A separate version will be available in November for the waterproof leather Aerostich Transit suit. he unique sliders are the result of...

SRAD rebuild after a big off

01 April 2009 by Kevin Gorski

SRAD rebuild after a big off

After a big accident involving a lorry, my Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD was left destroyed, so during the rebuild I took the opportunity to get a custom Shark paint job. A foreign truck pulled out of a side...

Ventura Luggage offer – Conditions

01 April 2009 by MCN

Offer Offer applies to full Ventura Bike Pack Systems only. Full System comprises: L-Brackets; Pack-Rack, Sports-Rack, Grab Handle and Spada or Delta Bag. The Ventura Aerodynamic Bike-Pack System is made up of three core components. The L-Brackets, the racks and the packs… L-Brackets All L-Brackets are individually designed and custom-made for your model bike to complement rather than detract...

Motrax Super Sticky Tyre Paint released!

01 April 2009 by Pete Sumner

Seen this on the Motrax website – super sticky Track Day Tyre Paint – looks like a right laugh! http://www.motrax.co.uk/index.php?mod=new_developments

Tired old knacker

31 March 2009 by bigbaldbikerbloke

Tired old knacker

My mate Pete, who fell asleep while doing a job on my son Alex’s ped!

Tiger woes in NZ

31 March 2009 by kiwikeith

On August the 31st last year I took my 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050, done 29,000ks, to my Triumph dealer to investigate a rather loud metalic knock in the motor upon cold start, which started at around 20k miles. To cut a very long story short, the three pistons and liners had deep scores in them and were replaced. I was told that a crook batch of pistons and liners had made their way to the...

1950s boat becomes bike trailer

31 March 2009 by Paul Vanderhook

1950s boat becomes bike trailer

We at GSS Motorcycle Carriers and Recovery are quite particular when it comes to our Motorcycle Transport, we run a Independent Motorcycle Carrier Service, so when I first saw the “boat” my heart sank...

Driver banned for slow driving

31 March 2009 by eatcs01

Driver banned after driving at 10mph, in a 50&  60mph area. His eyesight was so bad he could only read a number plate from 3 meters away: 83-year-old banned after driving at 10mph

Damned United star admits 'I claimed to be Bazza's nephew'

31 March 2009 by Phil West

Damned United star admits 'I claimed to be Bazza's nephew'

The star of footballing flick The Damned United, actor Michael Sheen, has admitted that, when at school, he lied to friends that biking superstar Barry Sheene was his uncle. Sheen, who plays Brian...

Blog: Kerrang's Luke Wilkins on bikes part 2

31 March 2009 by Luke Wilkins

Blog: Kerrang's Luke Wilkins on bikes part 2

Motorbike: Yamaha FZ-1 CC: 1000 Miles: 250ish Fun Level: Uber Wow wow wow wow wow wow!!! Is that an excitable enough start for you?? I knew when I started these diaries, I would a. have a lot of fun...

Busy schedule for Ducati tester

31 March 2009 by Andy Downes

Busy schedule for Ducati tester

Ducati test rider Vito Guareschi has barely had a chance to sit still for the past two weeks as he has gone from road bike launch to race bike testing and even rode from one track to another on the...

KTM puts 50% of workforce on part-time work

31 March 2009 by Chris Newbigging

KTM puts 50% of workforce on part-time work

KTM is putting nearly half of its workforce on part-time work from May until August, effectively losing two months of motorcycle production. The cut in hours will affect a wide range of staff from...

Interview: Jodie Marsh talks bikes

31 March 2009 by MCN

Interview: Jodie Marsh talks bikes

TV celebrity Jodie Marsh speaks out in an exclusive interview about bikes, knee-down with Ron Haslam and the Harley way of life. Jodie took part in an MCN cruiser road test this week when the Yamaha...

Roland Sands Fireblade worth '$1 million'

31 March 2009 by Laura Kennerley

In a new on-line interview Roland Sands claims the stunning 2008 Honda Fireblade special, built for charity, is worth $1 million. See the video here Sand’s made the claim in a video released to promote the bike, which is being raffled for an American children’s cancer charity. He talks viewers through the bike’s one off parts, including new RSD Mission wheels, Vortex brake levers and a Hot...

Hotel for bikers open in USA

31 March 2009 by Laura Kennerley

Hotel for bikers open in USA

A new luxury boutique hotel has been officially launched…for bikers! The Iron Horse Hotel, in Milwaukee, USA, offers all the usual amenities associated with a high end hotel along with special...

Stealing Speed: The Biggest Spy Scandal in Motorsport history

31 March 2009 by Marc Abbott

Stealing Speed: The Biggest Spy Scandal in Motorsport history

Famed motorcycle writer Mat Oxley’s new book is enough to rival John Le Carre for intrigue. And the best thing about it is it’s all true! Stealing Speed is out now, priced £17.99 from all good...

Poll: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4?

31 March 2009 by James Keen

Poll: How excited are you about the new Aprilia RSV4?

MCN wants to find out what British bikers think about the issues facing motorcycling today. That’s why from now on we’ll be running weekly polls to gather your opinions on all aspects of biking. ...

Oxford launch R9 Sports boots

31 March 2009 by James Keen

Oxford launch R9 Sports boots

Oxford have launched the waterproof R9 Sports boots which cost £99.99. The R9’s use Hipora breathable waterporrfing technology and carry the oxford bone dry label. The full lenght zipper also has a...

Design your own Rossi lid site goes live

31 March 2009 by Rob Hull

Design your own Rossi lid site goes live

As exclusively revealed to you by MCN over a month ago, Dainese and AGV has launched the website where you can design and buy your own Rossi-style lid. Compare and buy motorcycle products Using the...

New MCN April 1: Ducati Streetfighter World first test

31 March 2009 by MCN

New MCN April 1: Ducati Streetfighter World first test

In this week’s edition of Motorcycle News we bring you the World’s first test of the 155bhp naked Ducati Streetfighter. The Streetfighter has 155bhp and traction control, but is it good enough to...

"You're never doing this track on supercorsas are you!"

30 March 2009 by Duncan Cook

"You're never doing this track on supercorsas are you!"

Having been trail riding as well as doing some country lane work over the winter its funny we are now meeting some lads on proper trailies. Its great to see their faces when we roll up through the...

Pirelli launch limited edition BSB tyre for the road

30 March 2009 by Rob Hull

Pirelli launch limited edition BSB tyre for the road

To celebrate going into its second year as sole tyre provider for the British Superbike Championship, Pirelli has launched a limited edition tyre celebrating the tie-in with the domestic racing...

Poll: Which bike is the world's best all-rounder?

30 March 2009 by James Keen

Poll: Which bike is the world's best all-rounder?

The world’s best all-rounder motorcycle is identified once and for all in the April 8 issue of MCN. What do you think will win and why? Let us know by voting in our poll and commenting on this...

Video: Walker Ecosse dakar truck tour

30 March 2009 by James Keen

Video: Walker Ecosse dakar truck tour

The guys from the Walker Ecosse rally team take us on a tour of their Dakar truck. Video: Simon Pavey’s Dakar bike Stuart Walker, team Co-Ordinator, and rider Simon Pavey were displaying their truck...

Motorcycle parking at supermarkets

30 March 2009 by mr douglas Cormack

Have you tried to find a designated parking bay at your local hypermarket or supermarket? Tesco/M&S Brookfield Farm Cheshunt have undertaken a massive refit recently but no designated parking bays. I raised this with customer services during construction and again three times, Twice they gave me a ref no, but to date no response. But they now are putting parking tickets on illegally parked...

Piaggio top cases for scooters

30 March 2009 by MCN Newsdesk

Piaggio top cases for scooters

Piaggio is launching a range of tailor made top cases for their bikes. The top cases are made from injection moulded plastic and have lockable lids. They range in size from 28-litres for smaller...

Smash up a biker for only £150.00

30 March 2009 by gazzarossi

Smash up a biker for only £150.00

I was outraged to hear that the driver of a car who caused my son Gareth serious injuries, got away with paying £150 for a driver awareness course and all prosecution was dropped! After talking to...

Sunday morning on your knees

29 March 2009 by Tvr65

Another sunny sunday and how its gone to waste, i didnt get to feel the wind at speed across my face, instead i got to polish and make my two wheels shine, suppose its not that wasted then – I got to kneel before my v4 shrine!

Fun in Essex

29 March 2009 by garry

Fun in Essex

The second works ride out of the year, having endured a muck and crud run in feb. It was great to ride the roads of Essex in the March sun – fantastic ride out.