Motorcycling Tips

Metalflake making a comeback

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:53:00 +0000

It’s true that nothing is original and fashion is cyclic but when it comes to metalflake that’s no bad thing. Invented in the 1930’s by painting innovator John Morton (who created the finish by adapting aluminium roof coating paint) Commercial…

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Bands galore at MCNLive!

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:37:00 +0000

The only MCNLive! in 2010 has just confirmed that 80’s punk legend Toyah Willcox will be one of the headline live acts, performing her classic hits. 15% off tickets if you book now On the bill for the weekend you…

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AC Schnitzer shows off tweaked BMW S1000RR

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:34:00 +0000

It’s not often you can look at a new 1000cc superbike from an aftermarket tuner and realise they have made it more comfortable and a little more practical, but that’s exactly what German BMW tuning masters AC Schnitzer has done….

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A future in biking

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:06:00 +0000

This is Aiden. We can see where his future is going to be! It won’t be long before he has a biker chick on the back!

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Teenager “almost dies” in bike test crash

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:11:00 +0000

A woman “almost died” after crashing while attempting the new motorcycle test, according to witnesses. The 18-year-old stopped breathing and was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken neck after crashing at Chester Multi-Purpose Test Centre last Tuesday. She survived…

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Help fix the bike test

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:43:00 +0000

MCN readers can help halt a dramatic decline in people taking the bike test by backing our plans for shaking-up the exam. Test bookings were down 62% in the eight months following the introduction of a new bike test last…

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Harley-Davidson extends trade-in offer

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000

Harley-Davidson is extending an incentive to anyone who trades in a motorcycle over 500cc which will give them an extra £900 over the value of the part exchange price of their bike. The offer is only open to anyone buying…

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Day One Of Qatar Test- Spies Quick On Familiar Track

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:04:20 +0000

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Triumph Thruxton JPS tribute

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:20:00 +0000

Even if the black and gold paintscheme is a little confused (Norton are associated with JPS not Triumph) there’s no denying the quality of this modded Thruxton. Built by Austrian Triumph dealer Jurgen Schnaller and called the ‘Greymouth’ the bike…

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Want a couple of free tickets to the British MotoGP?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:05:00 +0000

IntentsGP are giving away weekend tickets to the British MotoGP in Silverstone. “What great feats do you have to accomplish in order to get hold of these tickets”, just answer 3 super-simple questions on their website. Not only will answering…

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