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Advanced Motorcycle Riding Course: Hanging off
By Andy Morrison on 27/07/2010 11:31:10
In a car you sit in your seat, as fixed and as immobile as the engine bolted into the engine bay. But on a bike moving yourself around can have a pronounced effect on weight distribution and the way your bike uses its tyres
In reality, on the public road, the advantages to be gained by hanging off is very small. However in moderation moving off the bike a little can be a useful catalyst to promote the rider to be loose and relaxed – a crucially important thing.Weight shifting or hanging off can be a...
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Fettle your motorcycle: Cosmetics
By Visordown on 01/02/2012 13:57:30
Give your bike a new lease of life with these quick and simple mods
of the bike. After that swap the engine fasteners for some nice anodised alloy ones (just don't choose coloured ones!). Anodised alloy bolts not only weigh less but also are far more resistant to corrosion. And finish the look with some new engine covers. You
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Spotted: Ducati Streetfighter 848
By Visordown News on 09/08/2011 09:08:05
848-engined Ducati Streetfighter spied outside the factory gates in Bologna
DUCATI are set to increase the Streetfighter range with an 848-engined naked, as the new model makes an appearance outside the factory gates in Bologna.Expected to be formally unveiled in September, what separates the 848-engined Streetfighter from
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Put a sting in your 2010 Z1000's tail
By Visordown News on 19/02/2010 08:45:41
Scorpion release new silencer for one of this year's top-rated nakeds
SCORPION has released an all-new new silencer for the 2010 Kawasaki Z1000. The slip-on silencer requires no additional modifications: bolt on and go.Consistent power improvements throughout the rev range have been seen, with no adjustments
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R&G release crash bungs for new Honda CB1000R
By Visordown News on 05/08/2008 10:59:56
Protect your new CB1000R with R&G's latest crash protection system
vulnerable to damage in the event of an accident. R&G Racing’s answer to this, without upsetting the styling, is with a six-strong offering of bolt-on protectors. Leading the way are heavy-duty Engine Case Sliders that bolt over the existing engine covers
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Adjusting the valve clearances on an KTM LC4 (Duke
By MTR on 19/03/2007 21:45:13
DIY instruction on how to set the vlve clearances on an LC4
This is a step by step guide on how to set the valve clearances (tappets) on a LC4 engine, Duke II MY06.Remove seat,Remove tank by removing one 13mm nut at back of tank.Picture 1Remove the lower forward 8mm bolt ONLY that holds the radiator side air
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The Science of Speed
By Rob Hoyles on 19/04/2010 11:47:21
You want your bike to be faster. But what’s the most cost-effective way of doing it? We bolted tuning parts onto a ZX-10R and recorded lap times after every step to find out what makes your bike quicker
Modern motorcycles are absolutely at the cutting edge of technical know-how today. Titanium and lightweight alloys are the favoured materials of manufacture, motorcycle tyres are incredibly advanced, composites are regularly used and engines can
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Radical Ducati: RAD02
By Ben Cope on 14/01/2011 16:17:37
I know the guys in the office will slate me, but hey..
I found this Ducati on tinterweb and I love it. Its RAD02 Pursang name hardly trips off the tongue, but the bike is a thing of beauty in the eyes of this beholder.Based around a Multistrada 1100 engine, with Keihin FCR41 carbs, Ohlins front and rear
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New: Zero Gravity Screens
By Visordown on 01/05/2009 11:11:08
New product showcase from Visordown
and order matching engine case bolts. That would be really, really bad...Price: £69.95www.performanceparts-ltd.com
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Milan Show: Husqvarna Special Parts
By Visordown News on 04/11/2010 11:58:44
Drool-inducing dirt bikes
This drop-dead gorgeous Husqvarna was nestling on the company's stand to highlight their extensive Special Parts range of bolt-on trick bits.The Special Parts catalogue is a dangerous publication, stuffed full of so many go-faster, make
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