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The importance of set-up for throttle control
By Kevin Schwantz on 09/09/2010 16:04:14
Kevin Schwantz on how important set-up is to throttle control, how it makes champions and what he learned on a dirt track
champion and everybody else the ordinary guys.For the first five to 10 laps of a race you see everybody go about the same pace. Then the guy who chose the softer or harder tyre starts to gain or lose. It's possible to run that softer compound with good
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How to control a speedway bike by Mark Loram
By Mark Loram on 09/10/2010 15:50:49
Mark Loram - Top British speedway rider on throttle control on a bike with no brakes and one gear - they are controlled entirely through the throttle
You tend to give it more throttle at the start than on a conventional bike - you dump the clutch and it goes from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, so they're quick. It's crucial to get out of corners fast in speedway, and to do this you often need to back off
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How to Wash your kit
By Ben Miller on 21/04/2010 16:51:37
Keeping your leathers in the best condition with Alpinestars' Katia Polini
Nicky Hayden might wear a fancy custom made suit when he races, but he has his cleaned in exactly the same way you should do yours. Katia Polini from Alpinestars is tasked with keeping Nicky’s kit clean: “I remove the lining and wash it at a low
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Mud Brothers: Motocross How-to
By Warren Pole on 04/09/2003 14:32:20
Here's all you could ever want to know about getting stuck into the wet, wild and wacky world that is motocross
crashing, let's talk pain. Crash on tarmac and even if you don't break anything you're unlikely to feel like doing the funky chicken for a few days, but because crashing in the dirt happens at lower speeds and on to nice soft mud, injuries are less
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Be an expert on Speedway ...in 5 minutes
By Visordown on 20/10/2010 12:04:32
For sheer spectator thrills few sports can top speedway. It’s a contact sport fought over four short, sharp laps. Real men only turn left...
is history…Where do I go to try it?Visit norfolkarena.co.uk or call (0800) 112 3220 for info on the speedway school at Kings Lynn where £195 gets you a full sweaty day of training. Or you may want to break into the sport by trying the CCM flat track school
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Mackenzie on acquiring throttle control
By Niall Mackenzie on 09/11/2010 15:45:28
Riding god, Niall Mackenzie, imparts his wisdom on mastering the twist of the wrist
happens. Try riding round the corner in different gears and at different RPM to see how the engine behaves. Practise opening and shutting the throttle smoothly rather than grabbing big handfuls. On a track, try doing a few laps in one gear without using
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Ultimate motorcycling cleaning and polishing guide
By Admin on 21/07/2008 22:26:14
The products, kit, tools and equipment you need. Tips to give your motorcycle cleaning the valet touch
What we're looking to do here is remove the dirt from within the paintwork. I say within, because the finish on your bodywork is very much a three-dimensional. We're looking to get a deeper clean.Prepare your two buckets, you just need half a bucket
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How to clean your motorcycle helmet
By John Hogan on 20/10/2010 14:03:29
Innuendos aside here is a step by step guide to cleaning your lid
Cleaning your helmet is something we all think we can take care of, but do you really know how to do it properly? If you’re nodding your head smugly while reaching for the furniture polish and an old rag, think again. We’ll show you everything you
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How to go trail riding
By Mark Williams on 04/10/2003 15:23:45
Sunday mornings aren't meant for squash, sleep or 'Songs of Praise'. Meet the best hangover cure ever, buggering about in bogs on bikes...
, maintained especially if you're also using your bike for regular roadwork, as brakes and electrics take a hammering in the dirt. My 1989 XT cost just £600 last year, by the way, so it's cheap too.On a sweltering hot August Sunday we opted for a short 16
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Bluffer's Guide to Supermoto
By Visordown on 20/09/2010 16:37:57
A 5 minute guide to the crazy world of Supermoto
an event that would prove who was the best all-round motorcycle racers, and from 1980-85 he organised a yearly event called ‘The Superbikers’ which pitted road-racers against motorcrossers on modified machines.The sport eventually died in the UK and the US
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