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More off-road 'try-outs' from MCIA
By Visordown News on 29/04/2013 09:54:00
400 'off-road experience' places up for grabs for 2013
FOLLOWING the success of last year's event, members of the Motorcycle Industry Association's off-road group are repeating and expanding their ‘try-out’ event.The number of public days will be increased from one to four and the number of places
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Harley to discontinue six models for 2014
By Visordown News on 29/04/2013 13:12:00
Slow sellers get the chop; Road Glide due for a redesign
Blackline and the FLHTC Electra Glide Classic after this year, due to declining sales. The FLHRC Road King Classic will be dropped in North America, while the FLHR Road King gets the axe in other markets.The FLTRX Road Glide Custom and FLTRU Road Glide Ultra
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Scrambler goes scrambling
By Tom Higham on 26/04/2013 15:00:15
Triumph 900 in off-road shocker
Triumph's retro looking Scrambler has been rated 4/5 in Visordown's reader reviews section. One reviewer admits that whilst the bike has great styling and awesome reliability, the handling is 'jumpy at times'. Looking at this video, that review's hit the nail on the head.
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Look out! 2013 BMW F800GS Adventure revealed
By Visordown News on 01/05/2013 15:46:31
Mid-size GS gets larger tank and loads more tweaks to enhance its unpaved road potential
Stability Control, enduro off-road riding mode, heated grips, LED auxilliary headlights, on-board computer, centre stand and optional off-road tyres.The F800GS Adventure will cost £9650 OTR while the Travel Edition will cost £10,535 OTR.We'll be riding the F
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Potholes are top priority, say councillors
By Visordown News on 01/05/2013 08:20:14
But that's just about all they agree on
THE IAM have released the results of a survey where they asked 1,117 councillors for their views on transport plans and road safety topics.The top priority, according to councillors across the country is to address the issue of poor road surfaces
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No private prosecution of Collette Carpenter
By Visordown News on 07/05/2013 11:11:18
Dorset Special Constable who was on the phone to her girlfriend when she was involved in a fatal collision, escapes private prosecution
HOPES for a private prosecution of Collette Carpenter, the former Dorset policewoman who was talking on the phone when she was involved in an accident which resulted in the death of a biker, have been quashed.In February we reported that the Crown Prosecution Service decided not ...
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Points mean prizes, bans, er, not a lot, it seems
By Visordown News on 25/04/2013 09:08:01
Points mean prizes, bans, er, not a lot, it seems
that there are thousands of drivers still on the road despite having 12 points or more. Presumably having convinced magistrates or judges that they can’t survive without their cars, some have incredible points ‘scores’ without losing the right to drive.Britain’s top points
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Waters: jumping bikes on track is 'weird'
By Visordown News on 30/04/2013 10:43:00
Australian BSB rider gets first taste of Cadwell Park
of this weekend's race at Oulton Park. Road racing pair William Dunlop and Conor Cummins also joined them on the track, testing the bike in preparation for their road racing season opener in May.Waters said: 'The track is so different to any of the others; to ride
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Biker ends up in pick-up truck. Driver unaware
By Visordown News on 07/05/2013 09:35:06
It's 'murica, people!
from the impact but presumed it was debris on the road as there were road works in the area. Clearly the biker scrubbed off speed but not quite enough.The biker was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.Poor obs all
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Husqvarnas going cheap
By Visordown News on 08/05/2013 11:18:00
Discount promo follows reports of massive overstocking and factory redundancies
HUSQVARNA has announced a '110th anniversary jackpot campaign' which sees selected models available at discounts of up to 30%. This includes both on- and off-road models, from the Nuda 900 and Strada 650 to the TE310 and TC250. These generous
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