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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Practical test
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:43:39
Advice on how to pass the riding portion of your motorcycle test from Module 1 to Module 2
of the two-part practical courses like these may become a thing of the past.Unless you’re super-confident, we’d strongly recommend taking Modules 1 and 2 on separate days. This way, if the worst happens and you flunk Module 1, you won’t lose your test fee
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Mod 2 bike test ...looks tough
By Ben Cope on 18/04/2011 12:29:01
In my day, it were once around the block and if you didn't fall off, you passed
Cor, that new bike test looks tough. Check out this guy going through his Module 2. 'Twere much easier when I were a lad...(p.s., it's not really the Module 2. We've heard that's MUCH harder.)
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: One Stop Guide
By Visordown on 02/08/2011 14:00:57
Motorcycle learning to ride guide
theory testPart 7: Motorcycle practical test - Module 1 and Module 2 advicePart 8: The right kitPart 9: Choosing the right first bikePart 10: Post-test advanced rider skills trainingMotorcycle licence test tips:When it is necessary to overtake in a
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Victory recall 2444 machines over faulty electrics
By Visordown News on 16/09/2008 22:00:41
Victory Vision recalled due to loose wires in circuit breaker
Potential Units Affected: 2444Problem: Polaris is recalling 2,444 model year 2008 Victory Vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical
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First Ride: 2009 Derbi Terra 125 review
By Catherine Barrett on 23/02/2009 11:37:26
Punchy, easy-to-handle Terra takes confident Cat and her girly hands through the test and for country weekends
acceleration from 50 to 70. And with the wide tank and low seat I can tuck my legs out of the windblast. Speaking of wind, though, the bike’s lightness is a disadvantage as it can really get blown about sometimes.The Terra handled both Module 1 & Module 2 parts
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Mission unveils 160mph electric racer
By Visordown News on 17/12/2010 09:23:17
The sexiest zero emission motorcycle ever?
EVT battery modules with integrated Battery Management System * Carbon fiber casing with dielectric liner * Swappable architecture * 14.4 kW·h total energy storagePower Control * MissionEVT 100kw controller with integrated Vehicle
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First Look: 2009 Zero X electric off-roader
By Visordown News on 30/10/2008 08:56:30
Lightweight, 23bhp, no noise or emissions - take a look at the future of off-road riding
electric Torque 50 ft-lbs Peak horsepower 23 horsepower Peak electrical input 17,400 watts Type Patent-pending lithium ion array Capacity 2 kWh (58volts @ 35Ah) Range 40 miles Recharge time 2 hours Input Standard 110V or 220V Transmission
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Clamping down on bikers? An alternative view
By Ballacraine on 25/04/2006 20:52:28
Visordown supporter Ballacraine gives us his view on today's biking
but there is sufficient radiated ahead of you for it to be of at least marginal value. The first clue that bikes are approaching during the TT & MGP is always the sound from about 1/2 to 1/4 mile away. Valid points have been raised that with modern vehicle soundproofing
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First Ride: 2013 Honda CB500F review
By Sachin Rao on 19/02/2013 09:14:46
We get a feel of Honda's most significant bike of the year
for global sales, targeting everyone from A2 licence holders in Europe to people moving up from utilitarian 125s in developing Asian markets.Honda has released the F and the R first, with bikes expected in UK dealerships in March, and the X to follow two
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ABS - Is ABS the future for sports bikes?
By Mark Forsyth on 19/12/2008 14:45:44
In an industry first, Honda have produced a working prototype sportsbike ABS system that they hope will contribute to safer superbikes on the roads of Europe.
. Safety and fun is not a contradiction.” Makes you wonder what they know that we don’t…Continue the ABS debate - 2/2HOW ABS WORKSIt’s all down to wheel speed sensors and a very quick thinking ECU. By sampling front and rear wheel speeds the ECU is made
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