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Learning to ride a motorcycle: The right kit
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:44:42
You'll need protective gear, get suited and booted from head-to-toe with the right helmet, leathers or textile gear, gloves and boots
. What's more, the shop staff will be able to guide you in the right direction to make sure you end up with the best products for your needs.Consider what bike you're likely to ride when you've passed your test. Full race leathers on a trail bike can look
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Race Guide Videos: Every MotoGP and WSB circuit
By Ben Cope on 24/03/2009 10:03:58
This month, TWO magazine are giving away a 2009 race guide supplment, with all the tracks from WSB and MotoGP and here are the videos for each circuit
strong in pre-season testing, but Lorenzo, Stoner, Pedrosa and Dovizioso all want a piece of the action.TWO have put together a free supplement to the magazine, containing info on all the teams, riders and circuits for the up and coming season and here
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We're looking for an Online Production Editor
By Ben Cope on 29/07/2008 10:41:47
Are you an online specialist with a passion for bikes? Looking for a new challenge? You could become a part of our team
and experience working with a CMS. You'll not only sub and upload all our content, from news to features, road tests and columns but you'll also have a keen eye for detail and will be able to ensure we maintain a high standard of production throughout the site
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What's Bayliss up to these days?
By Ben Cope on 13/08/2009 09:45:13
Rumours of Bayliss making a MotoGP comeback might be rife, but chances are thin
Troy Bayliss might not be in the limelight these days, but the ex-World Superbike champ has been busy down under testing Aussie V8s for the Jack Daniel's Racing Holden team.Bayliss has made it quite clear that he wants to race V8s as the next stage
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Stoner's official statement
By Ben Cope on 11/08/2009 12:06:52
Aussie young gun releases statement that alludes to virus being the centre of his health concerns
was suffering from a virus, and, that I subsequently pushed my body too hard, leading to problems that have caused my fatigue since then."The doctors are continuing with many tests to try to understand these problems and make sure it does not happen again. I
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Traffistar SR590: super intelligent speed camera
By Ben Cope on 09/08/2010 18:22:52
Move over GATSO, Truvelo and SPECS. This new speed camera will become our worst enemy
virtual trigger lines, so no markings need to be painted on the road.The Traffistar SR590 super speed camera is being tested in various locations across Geneva in Switzerland. Even though a forward facing camera doesn't affect motorcycles, the Traffistar
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I hope this doesn't fall on deaf ears
By Ben Cope on 13/08/2010 11:46:30
Sarry? Pardon? Can you speak up a bit?
and multiple flat-out speed testing runs have completely knackered my 28-year old ear drums. What was that?!And ear plugs aren't going to save me, but they would have prevented my hearing from being as hopeless as it is today. So I thought these were worth a
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Top 10 tips for cheaper motorcycle insurance
By Ben Cope on 14/07/2011 16:40:57
You don't need to keep it in a nuclear bunker overnight or have a £3000 excess to keep your insurance premiums down
Test, RoSPA or the Enhanced Rider Scheme can cut your premiums by as much as 20%.9. Use a comparison websiteDon't just take the first quote that comes your way. If you call your insurer while staring at your bike sitting on the driveway on a nice sunny
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Triumph Tiger 800XC 6th gear roll-on
By Ben Cope on 10/11/2010 17:26:38
So how does the Tiger 800XC perform in 6th gear from 25mph?
. The fuelling and low-down torque characteristics of this engine make light work of even this challenging test.Click here for my Triumph Tiger 800XC off-road review. Click here for my Triumph Tiger 800 road review.Click here for Triumph Tiger 800 specifications
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First Look: Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2010 17:13:05
Alpinestars neck protection lands at Visordown HQ
the Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support, mainly to see what it was like for day-to-day use. I hope I don't crash hard enough to test its protection qualities and I don't expect to be clearing any table tops either, but I'm curious to know how I get on with the BNS
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