with smashing the seat and left hand indicator lens.I dropped it off at Pidcock’s but was told it may take some time for BMW UK to authorise repairs. Luckily I’ve had the use of an identical bike belonging to Focused Events to get me through the summer. I

, its motor proved far more flexible than the increasingly race-focused CBR600RR's, and almost (but not quite) as strong as the 636cc ZX-6R's. Suspension is a touch on the firm side for road use - the rear shock is stiffly sprung, kicking lighter riders

perfectly repaired and is back in action hosting track days and race meetings until the end of the year.I was there instructing with Focused Events and was blown away with the top hardware that showed up. Amongst the usual R1s and Gixers I counted two

to ignore it the more you focus on it. Tim makes me smile because he's trying to love his Fazer and with the help of NASA has embarked on a mission to eliminate the problem.Yamaha could have had one of their best bikes ever if only they had slotted

Aye, it’s been a another good week in the world of Niall Mackenzie. My friends at Moto Direct sent me a new RST Pro Series suit to try out, I acquired some new rubber for my S10000RR and young Taylor Mac splashed home to 12th place on his Aprilia

successful but you only have to visit a race there and it soon becomes clear why Spaniards have cleaned up in GP 125, Moto 2 and Moto GP this year. Firstly, the main event of the day is the GP125 race so the focus is on young riders being fielded by teams

the 9000rpm rev limiter(£160.00). On day one I clocked 425 miles on my Focused Events track day at Oulton Park (is that some kind of sad record?) then on day two a round trip Rob Mac’s in Scunthorpe(he wasn’t in so no tea) finished the job off

he still loves riding any bike, anytime and anywhere. Most recently I’ve worked alongside him instructing with Focused Events where he’ll ride every session all day long and still be cracking jokes at tea time.And this enthusiasm hits you straight

watching this display of total focus and brilliance over the weekend so my thanks and congratulation go to Shakey, PBM and of course Kawasaki on their first ever BSB title.

his salt will nip any dodgy riding in the bud instantly. I work regularly with Focused Events and I must say initially, I questioned the way they treated customers. The boss there is Kevin Healy and should there be any misbehaving he will happily red