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Young Adults can't read maps
By Visordown News on 08/07/2011 11:16:20
Satellite navigation responsible for the lack of map reading
RESEARCH has revealed that 67% of under 25s don't know how to read a map and are more reliant on satellite navigation.The survey polled 1,976 motorists under the age of 25 from across the UK, to understand young peoples' attitudes towards driving. Respondents were initially asked...
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Isle of Man TT: Chief Marshal resigns
By Visordown News on 01/04/2008 17:42:08
Marshal responsible for 26th Milestone resigns in light of triple TT fatality
THE CHIEF sector marshal responsible for the 26th Milestone has resigned, accodring to an article on iomtoday.co.im Cathy Pullen's announcement comes after Coroner of Inquests Michael Moyle's attack on race management following the inquest
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Police bikers to escort buses on problem routes
By Visordown News on 09/04/2008 13:00:53
Birmingham bike cops to act as fast response escort for buses in city's hotspots
BIRMINGHAM POLICE motorcyclists are to work in conjunction with local bus services by providing a fast-response escort on problem routes in the city if trouble occurs.The scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, will also use plain clothes police
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Police cleared over biker pursuit death
By Visordown News on 14/09/2009 10:56:18
Investigation recommends video recording equipment in all response vehicles
.A recommendation was made to Cheshire Constabulary that all response vehicles should be fitted with video recording equipment, as video footage would have been of great benefit to the case.The investigation heard that the force has already started trials.
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VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson for Prime Minister
By Visordown News on 19/08/2008 16:38:54
The Government's video response to an official online petition which amassed almost 50,000 votes
was started through the Government's official online website Petition the Government where you can start your very own petition for virtually anything you like. Posted above is the Government's official, and rather amusing, video response.In their own words
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2010 Most Important...Honda
By Visordown on 09/08/2010 16:07:20
The important motorcycle offerings from the Big H
Honda CBR1000RR FirebladeCost £10,725 (ABS - £11,375) Engine 999cc inline four Power 175bhp Wet weight 199kgThe Blade gets its crankshaft’s inertia increased by 6.87% to give improved throttle response when exiting corners. Honda claim the engine
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Second chance - Honda VTR1000 Firestorm
By Visordown on 16/06/2010 10:19:39
A look at one of the most popular motorcycles made by Honda, the VTR1000 Firestorm
-quarters of the performance package for one-third of the ticket. Now that's a steal.The Firestorm ran at the forefront of the late '90s V-twin revolution that swept through superbiking in response to Ducati's legendary 916 and Monster ranges. The Japanese, never ones to shy
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Government says 'No' to UK power limit
By Visordown News on 22/10/2009 18:24:52
"The Department for Transport is not aware of any evidence to support the introduction of a maximum engine power limit for motorcycles as an effective measure to reduce accidents"
AN ONLINE PETITION asking the Government to refrain from capping the power limit of motorcycles in the UK has been met by a favourable response from No.10 Downing Street.The petition, which asks the Government to "Not allow the draconian proposals
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And today's wheelie crasher is ...
By Visordown News on 30/03/2010 12:16:58
A bit of a plonker
THE RESPONSE from the guys in the office was pretty much unanimous: Dickhead.It's prats like this that give motorcycling a bad name.This one's a couple of years old, but we've not seen it before, so maybe you haven't either.Anyone recognise the area
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XR1200 team want second rider
By Visordown News on 21/04/2011 11:32:27
Need a ride in 2011?
LEEDS Harley-Davidson are looking for a second rider to compete in the Harley Davidson XR1200 series.The team will provide the bike and spares, you'll be responsible for everything else. If you're interested, contact leedsharleydavidson
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