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Pothole problem to worsen
By Visordown News on 18/03/2013 11:01:16
Grim news for pothole watchers out there
.'Sadly there looks to be no end in sight as those responsible for the maintenance of the road network claim they do not have access to the funding needed to tackle the problem. This year, local authorities in England (including London) reported a shortfall
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Dovizioso: The bike doesn't turn
By Visordown News on 12/03/2013 10:19:08
Dovi gets technical on the problems facing Ducati...
DUCATI rider Andrea Dovizioso claims that chronic understeer is a fundamental problem with the GP13 bike.Despite citing frame components, a new fuel tank (improving weight distribution) and electronic 'strategies' as areas of strong progress
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Buyers' Guide: Triumph Tiger 800 and XC
By Visordown on 11/03/2013 14:53:00
The definitive guide to buying Triumph’s adventure-oriented middleweight
we reveal on the next page.On page 2/2 of the Triumph Tiger 800 buyer's guide, you can read about the bike's common problems, improvements and accessories, servicing costs, prices, owner opinions and more. DEALER OPINIONI WAS lucky enough to attend
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Buyer's Guide: Kawasaki Z1000
By Visordown on 15/04/2013 12:06:00
Our definitive guide to buying and owning Kawasaki’s big supernaked
Kawasaki. One respondent did however mention that winter salt appeared to cause the engine’s paintwork to flake.Click ‘next page’ to read about the Kawasaki Z1000’s most common problems, modifications and accessories, servicing, used prices and more
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Honda’s smartphone anti-congestion system
By Ben Cope on 21/03/2013 12:56:55
Clever gadget or just another driver distraction?
traffic.Several companies have tried to overcome the problem by allowing vehicles to communicate with each other, particularly the likes of BMW, which has been working on its ConnectedDrive for more than a decade. However Honda’s doesn’t rely
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Austin MotoGP test times - Day 3
By Visordown News on 15/03/2013 10:33:56
And a young Spaniard is once again the star of the show...
and there are still some problems,'I have problems stopping the bike. I'm not very good in hard braking. Also we have a bit too much of a wheelie issue in acceleration from the hairpin.'Final times at the end of Day 31. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 3.281s
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Used: HJC FG-15 helmet
By Christopher Dodd on 29/03/2013 10:56:00
Reliable and well-priced lid
HJC is a popular go-to for quality, fairly-priced lids and this one is no exception. With a few months of solid wear behind it, I have no problem with saying that the FG-15 is very good. I have found it to be very comfortable, well-padded and flush
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Kiyonari: I won't make the same mistakes
By Visordown News on 03/04/2013 10:34:31
Japan's BSB hero is back with a vengeance ahead of the season's first race this coming weekend
, but at other tests we haven't been able to do much at all. But, it's not a problem; I'm feeling ready for the first round at Brands Hatch. I'm feeling nervous, but I think everybody is the same,'Coming back to the British Superbike Championship, I have the same
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WSB: Riders on the road to recovery
By Visordown News on 03/04/2013 11:37:50
WSB's bashed-up paddock should be fit for Aragon
-week break between rounds on a niggling nerve problem in his leg - he also is expected to make the start line in eight days time. He said: 'I got one nerve removed and one repaired from when I broke my leg last year in Australia,'One of the nerves was trapped
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Electronics: ruining motorcycling's simple formula?
By Ben Cope on 28/02/2013 14:15:24
Electronics are everywhere in our lives and modern motorcycles rely on them completely. Is this a good thing?
in 1902.Keyless ignition means you can keep your 'key' in your pocket which is great until you forget which jacket you left your key in. Or was it in your jeans? Is a physical key such a big problem it had to be fixed? On some motorcycles, electronics
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