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Bikers to use Advanced Stop Lines?
By Visordown News on 22/08/2008 08:19:37
Government commission research into motorcycles using bicycle stop lines
Will bikers get the green light to use ASLs?THE TRANSPORT Research Laboratory (TRL) is conducting an experimental study on behalf of the Department for Transport into the effects of permitting motorcycles to use Advanced Stop Lines (ASLs
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Top 10 Used Adventure Motorcycles
By Visordown on 15/04/2010 11:12:41
These big trail tools are bitching fun and practical too. Visordown lists the best used big capacity adventure style motorcycles
Buying an adventure bikeOff road useDespite these bikes’ weight, some owners do take them off road both here and overseas, especially BMWs. It shouldn’t do any major harm but check for dings and bearings damaged from too much jet washing
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Used Review: Arlen Ness G6037 Gloves
By Mark Forsyth on 01/01/2010 11:40:49
Used product showcase from Visordown
I love these gloves. I haven’t fallen off in them yet but I just know they’re going to do the business when I do.They enjoy the catchy name of G6037. If they were called Barry, or Wayne or something we might have more chance of remembering but G6037? I don’t think so. Colin it is...
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Used Review: BMW Trailguard jacket and trousers
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John Cantlie on 01/11/2009 13:57:19
Used product showcase from Visordown
and acquitted itself very well; it’s a bit lumpy at first but soon beds in, the look is stylish and although I haven’t tested its crashing qualities, it’s properly tough.Excellent use of pockets and storage, padded mobile phone holder, use of leather in inside
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Visordown's Used Motorcycle Buying Tips
By Visordown on 11/01/2012 15:57:04
Our checklist guide shows you what to look for when buying your next used motorcycle
When you go to view a used motorcycle that you're keen to buy, then you've already been through quite a few steps, as detailed in our motorcycle buying checklist. By using your head, you're more than likely to end up viewing a bike with a solid
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Used Test: Yamaha Fazer 1000
By Bertie Simmonds on 16/08/2008 21:50:12
Eagerly anticipated but horrendously expensive on its launch, the Fazer needed a price cut before gaining the popularity it deserved. But what about a used one?
Yamahas. Nothing to worry about but needs watching.Clutch: Sadly, the beefy R1 clutch didn't make it over to the Fazer, which gets a smaller one. This means mildly-tuned Fazers can burn out clutches in swift order.Continue the Yamaha Fazer FZS1000 used
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Used Test: Suzuki GSX1400
By Bertie Simmonds on 13/09/2010 14:19:12
It looked like a pit-bull, even if it was more of a lap-dog to ride. Blessed with good looks and mucho torque, Suzuki's GSX1400 has proved to be a popular retro bruiser bike in used circles
used question the owner to see if he has found any problems. If the bike's got red springs, it's a Jap import.Handling: If riding a turbocharged blancmange is your kinda thing, then leave it standard. We would suggest four rings out on front preload
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Half Price Sale: £5k used sportsbikes
By Jon Urry on 13/08/2010 10:49:09
With new litre sportsbikes costing upwards of £10,000 the used market is booming. But at £5k are these bikes half the performance as well as half the price?
At the moment secondhand dealers are crying out for stock and decent used sportsbikes are the most sought after commodity. The astronomical cost of buying a brand new sportsbike, not to mention the fear of being locked into a potentially tricky
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Used Test: Aprilia RSV-R
By Bertie Simmonds on 10/04/2008 19:28:42
The original Ducati spoiler is more practical and arguably more exotic too. Plus the spec'd up 'R' version can be had on the used market for as little as £3,000. But beware, she has a few issues up her skirt.
.Getting on for a decade later, the RSV-R makes an excellent used buy. Many have led cosseted lives and for the price of a modest used 600 you get genuine fancy-pants exotica that works everywhere.Engine The 998cc V-twin has loads of poke from 2,500rpm upwards
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Used Review: Arai Corsair
By Ben Cope on 01/01/2010 11:34:59
Used product showcase from Visordown
The comfort of Arai’s lids in the upper range are, for me, beyond compare.I’ve spent the last two years wearing this lid, and, just my luck, I crashed the first time I wore it.Chasing a Fireblade down the Brands Hatch straight, his engine blew sending me and the RC8 I was (briefl...
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