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First 'Better Junction' scrapped
By Visordown News on 14/01/2013 10:50:00
Victory for Motorcycle Action Group over perilous junction plans
PLANS by Transport For London for a new 'super' junction at Lambeth North roundabout have been defeated during consultation.The planned changes at the busy roundabout, one of 100 targeted in TFL's £900 million 'Better Junctions' scheme, would (it
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WSB: Bayliss demands a better bike for Assen
By Visordown News on 24/04/2008 11:28:10
WSB front-man says his Ducati need to work better than it did in Valencia if the squad want results
WORLD Superbike championship leader Troy Bayliss says he needs his factory F08 Ducati to be working better than it did in Valencia in order for him to be challenging for the win this Sunday. Bayliss currently has a massive 48 point lead after
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Get better MPG from your motorcycle
By Robin Goodwin on 15/09/2011 14:48:06
Fuel economy: It's a drag, but it doesn't have to get you down. Our guide offers tips for better MPG
The truth is, petrol is going to run out, it’s not a question of if but when. This has given to a rise in the price of petrol in the UK and around the world; you don't need to get a calculator out to estimate the fact that, on average, a tenner won't get you as far as it used to ...
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Rossi: 'Better chances if it rains'
By Visordown News on 13/06/2012 09:06:24
Valentino Rossi doing a rain dance ahead of the British GP
THE current weather forecast for a wet Silverstone will please Valentino Rossi as the Italian has reiterated that his chances in the race are better if it rains.Rossi is coming off the back of testing sessions at Catalunya and Aragon, which
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Whitham's guide to better braking
By Jon Urry on 29/11/2010 15:36:51
Let Whit impart his fair share of knowledge to you, to help you get yer'sen stopped reet quick
1 START STOPPING"Most crashes on the brakes are down to the initial input. A panicked grab can result in a locked front wheel and a trip down the road. In the dry you can just slam it on, but not so in the wet. What you need do then is get some weight on the front tyre before ful...
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5 steps for better braking
By Mark Forsyth on 28/06/2011 16:16:07
Want to brake like a pro? Read our guide
1: Body PositionWhen you're braking hard enough to hoist the rear wheel, it's effectively a brace position bracing your upper body against the g-force. Wrists, shoulder and forearms take the brunt of the force but you can make life easier for your upper body by gripping the bac...
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Buckmaster: Better than the ACU...
By Visordown News on 21/04/2011 13:38:47
"I have to say that I have done more personally than the ACU to help British talent"
PARKALGAR Honda boss Simon Buckmaster has made the bold claim that he has done more in nurturing the current level of British talent than the ACU.In a statement on his 'Simon Says' column he discusses the current hot prospects running in the World Championships and seeks to answe...
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Make your bike better for nowt
By Man with short arms and deep pockets on 20/06/2011 12:15:09
Ten ways to improve your life, cheaply
Get it cleanThere’s nothing like a tank/bodywork-off spring clean to restore your bike's karma. Use a good bike cleaner spray, work it in with a paint brush for stubborn muck and hose (or better still) jet wash it off for a nice, cack-free bike
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Super Ténéré: 'better than sex'?
By Visordown News on 04/07/2011 17:23:35
Adrian Chiles samples the Yamaha Super Ténéré
to face disappointing results when it installed the pair in its breakfast schedule. So who better to publicise the Super Ténéré which, like Daybreak, has tried to muscle in on the success of a rival product – BMW's R1200GS – by borrowing a large a large
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Dovizioso 'better than Rossi', at rally
By Visordown News on 13/12/2011 11:20:35
Petter Solberg praises Andrea Dovizioso's ability behind the wheel of a rally car
RALLYING legend Jari-Matti Latvala has said that Andrea Dovizioso is a better rally driver than Valentino Rossi.Rally driving appears to be the in-thing for MotoGP riders this off-season, as Andrea Dovizioso finished second to former WRC champion
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