Bearing in the bikesBike by Rene Holmes - July 17, 20210 Bearings are essential components that help in restricting the movement of the bike in the desired motion. The bearing is used in reducing the friction between two surfaces. The bearing is one of the most essential parts of bike construction and found in both road bikes and mountain bikes. A
The Role of Honda Motorcycles in the Changing Landscape of Transportation in the UKBike by Mark Parker - February 15, 2021March 16, 20210 Data from Statista indicates that transport is one of the largest industries in the U.K, employing at least 1.3 million people every year. While this was the case before, significant changes have happened since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the public transport sector. More specifically, the number
Understanding Compulsory Basic TrainingBike by Rene Holmes - November 20, 2020March 1, 20210 Compulsory Basic Training is also known as CBT. This type of training is to teach you how to operate and ride a moped or motorcycle independently. It was made mandatory in 1990 in the UK to help reduce accidents that were caused by inexperienced drivers that did not understand how
Being Safe While Motorcycle TrainingBike by Mark Parker - October 20, 2020December 1, 20200 Safety should always be your priority if you are undergoing motorcycle training, or riding a motorcycle for the first time. The aspect of safety is applicable to the riding gear and clothing, the motorbike, and the way you ride etc. Do not forget, riding a motorcycle could be exciting and
How to Look after Your eBikeBike by Abby Bryan - February 9, 2018February 9, 20180 An eBike is very similar to a standard bike, but with the electrical components that have to be addressed first before any maintenance can commence including cleaning the bike. Most important is that the battery should be kept clean and dry at all times. If you have invested a lot
How to Prepare for a Motorcycle MOTBike by Rene Holmes - November 24, 2017November 25, 20170 Motorcycles usually do not pass MOT testing if the lights are faulty or a reflector is missing. Sometimes, drivers are featuring the wrong-sized registration plates. To make sure that you pass your own motorcycle MOT test, you need to perform a pre-check. Conducting an MOT Pre-Check for Your Motorcycle The pre-check should
Some Of The Tips For Finding A Good Motorcycle MechanicBike by Wade Yoink - October 23, 2017December 20, 20190 A motorcycle is like a treasure that needs to be well taken care of. Buying a good motorcycle is one thing, finding the perfect mechanic is more precious than gold. The last thing you want is someone mishandling your motorcycle and making it worse. Of course there are those few
Motorcyclists, stay safeBike by Rene Holmes - May 7, 20170 With the weather starting to warm, and the rain, hopefully starting to abate, many motorcyclists in the UK are beginning to look forward to days and weekends spent touring on their bikes. It is estimated there are some one-million motorcycles in daily use on Britain’s roads. Out of 5-million full license
Weather Conditions and Your MotorcycleBike by Rene Holmes - May 7, 20170 Everyone knows that motorcycling is a fun and exciting adventure but different weather conditions can make for miserable outcomes. In the UK the weather is very unpredictable and different weather conditions can alter the way you drive your bike. It would be very silly to ignore some of the important
Hero Xtreme vs. Bajaj Pulsar – A JudgementBike by Rene Holmes - May 7, 20170 Hero MotoCorp, early this year, launched the refreshed 2014 model of its popular Xtreme. The new Xtreme accentuates the popular Honda design, fuss free ownership, reliability and value for money. Introduced originally in the year 2008, Hero Xtreme is a successor of the Hero Honda CBZ. It is a 150