Motorcycling Tips

Ewan McGregor’s Moto Guzzi for sale

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:15:00 +0000

Ewan McGregor is selling his Moto Guzzi California to raise money for children’s charity UNICEF. McGregor picked the bike up personally from the Moto Guzzi factory and rode it back to the UK, but is now selling the bike to…

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The top 5 outdoor bike covers

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:02:00 +0000

Here’s a run down of the top 5 outdoor bike covers as tested by MCN’s sister title RiDE magazine. It may be a simple bit of kit, but they found there’s a huge difference between the best on the market and…

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‘Run What You Brung’ 2009 at Santa Pod

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:20:00 +0000

Santa Pod has just announced it’s ‘Run What You Brung’ programme of events for 2009. A mere £35 is enough to get you whole day’s racing, all you need is your road bike and a valid UK motorcycle license. If you’ve ever wanted to…

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Strange sounds from my Honda Pan European..

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

I was wondering if you can help. To explain… 6 weeks ago I bought a new Pan Euro from Fowlers of Bristol. After 3 weeks I started to notice, when the bike was warmed up/hot, a clucking/knocking sound when pulling…

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The PB100: 6 - 1998 Yamaha R1

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:48:00 +0000

The 100 bikes to ride before you die, brought to you by the guys at MCN’s sister title, Performance Bikes. It stunned the senses… In the 1990s the FireBlade was the sportsbike to have. Fast, agile and good-looking, it trumped…

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Police stopping bikes on Edgware Road

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:00 +0000

Police have blocked off bus lane in Edgware road W9 all day to stop every bike that passes (except AA and own bikes). They hide behind large white van and then step out to pull in the bikes. Any problems…

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Bikes on TV: November 19-25

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:00 +0000

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT - Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time ExtraDSC - Discovery Channel DHD - Discovery Channel HD EXS - Extreme Sports Channel MM - Men and MotorsMOT - Motors TV SS1 (2, 3 or X) - Sky Sports 1 (2,3…

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MCN in Fiji

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:00 +0000

Me on the remote south pacific island of tokoriki, fiji, when the wife caught me reading my ‘porn’ as she calls it. Well, a man has his needs…..

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What’s On: November 19-25

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:41:00 +0000

Our What’s On listings now show events by their date, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. If you would…

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New MCN 19 November: Hyde Harrier Bonnie is back!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:06:00 +0000

In this week’s issue of MCN, we have details of the new Norman Hyde Bonneville-engined Hyde Harrier, take a test ride on the Ace Cafe Racer and reveal the tech secrets behind Aprilia’s V4 WSB bike. Norman Hyde, a Triumph accessory specialist,…

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