. Take some time to make sure the bike is clean. During the winter you will probably need to clean your bike every 1-2 weeks to remove all the road crud, starting with a clean bike means this is easier.9. Seal the bike. There are a number of products

.10. If you are having an off day then slow down. It happens.11. Look way ahead, scan up and down the road for hazards and opportunities,12. Never sacrifice forward vision for textbook rear observations. However do keep an eye on the mirrors at least

means he won't take any risks. Dropping the clutch at the next set of lights I power off the line, nearly spinning up the back, 0 - 7000 rpm in about 2 seconds, 0-60 in almost as long. I miss 2nd gear completely and lurch forward on the seat as the bike

alive on two wheels.We finally reached the airfield, parked up, and the van was unloaded. Out popped two CG125's. We - myself and Alistair - were given a run down on various features of the bike. Important things like the accelerator and brakes (they

.Regular readers of these articles (ie. if you read the other one) will know that I was previously utterly unprepared and bikeless with the start of the season fast approaching. However, and rather uncharacteristically, I did actually manage to pull my finger out

If I'm honest, I've a soft spot for Kawasakis. I always have. I'm not sure exactly why, but Kwaks, especially Zeds, are in my blood.I'm fortunate enough to still own a '77 Z1000 A1, which though not a purists example, is tastefully modified

, the new can fitted and so did the screen.Bad news, the exup valve itself was seized on to the face plate, trying to part them caused the valve to break. So, I have ordered 2 new parts at £147.00. I am getting quite friendly with the receptionist at Fowlers

on bike modifications including dual levers, thumb brakes, and alternative means of changing gear, plus various three wheeled alternatives for wheelchair users. And once you identify a mod that suits they can offer grants to help with the cost.In issue 109

as fast as you wanted, I took it up to 150 mph to test that the panniers would stay on, they did. i then settled for my 7000 rpm/113 mph cruise with blips up to 125 + for bends and playing with other bikes to break up the bordom of motorway life. I got

and passed it to Ian RESULT!!! Anyway after a couple more of his little j's he asks us if we want some, Hell yeah!!! So he wonders off and comes back 10 mins later with a little baggie for us prob about an 1\\8th, he wouldn't hear of us giving him any money