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The Science of Brakes

300mm of steel, a rubber hose and some fluid is enough to bring 200 kilos of bike to a standstill from 200mph in 10 seconds. Here's how

Advanced Riding

Master Overtaking on the Track

Former top level racers, Niall Mackenzie and James Whitham both supervise their own track days. They know everything about overtaking on track...

Change your brake pads

Keep your anchors in good nick with Whitham's how-to guide on how to replace brake pads

How to replace wheel bearings

Get the knowledge on the easiest way to replace your wheel bearings

10 Steps for changing brake hoses

Replacing standard rubber brake hoses with aftermarket braided steel lines is a common modification and not beyond the scope of the DIY mechanic. Simply follow this easy guide to better stopping

Advanced Riding

Ride Like Mackenzie: Road Survival

Join the one and only Niall Mackenzie as he divulges everything he knows about faster, smoother, safer riding, on the road and track, all of it gained from the highest levels of world competition and through 24 years of road riding experience

Mackenzie's Knee down how-to

So you wanna get your knee down? Of course you do, so Niall tells you how

D.I.Y: Wheel Removal

Cheap mail order tyres are all very well, but the cost of getting them fitted can offset the saving. By taking loose wheels to your local dealer you can slash the labour charge and be quids in. Here's how to get 'em out

10 Steps for easy wheel removal

Follow these instructions for the quick and easy know how to getting your wheels out

10 steps to sorting our your electrics

Follow this guide to keep your electronics in order

D.I.Y: Sort electrical problems

For some the thought of tackling the most basic of electrical problems can be daunting

10 Steps to make your bike like new

Selling or looking to pamper your bike? Here are ten steps towards giving your bike that brand new feel

10 Quick steps for changing brake pads

Get the knowledge of how to change your own brake pads with this 10 step guide

D.I.Y: Brake Maintenance

It's no good having the fastest bike in the world if you can't stop it when you need to. Brake maintenance is essential - here's how to change your own brake pads

Mackenzie on acquiring throttle control

Riding god, Niall Mackenzie, imparts his wisdom on mastering the twist of the wrist

Replace the radiator coolant

Whitham shows you the best way to top up your motorcycle's radiator coolant

12 steps to changing your clutch

Change your clutch in 12 easy steps

Bluffers Guide...Club Racing

Ever watched MotoGP and thought “I could do that if I had the breaks...”? Well stop dreaming and get racing. Here’s the inside line on the curious world of the British club racing scene...

How to race motocross

It’s the cheapest and most exciting form of two-wheeled motorsport with a growing ‘veterans’ crowd of over 35 year-olds racing. Fancy something new? Here’s how to get started

Tyre launch: Metzeler Tourance EXP review

Metzeler's new Tourance EXP rubber now gives the heaviest of big trailies grip as well as longevity

Bluffers Guide...Stunt Riding

Become an instant expert in to the extreme area of motorcycling; stunt riding

Be an expert on Speedway ...in 5 minutes

For sheer spectator thrills few sports can top speedway. It’s a contact sport fought over four short, sharp laps. Real men only turn left...

The really, really fast rider's toolkit

Fast road rider? Then you've probably got all these already

Train like a racer: Lower Body Strength

Steve Plater takes you through some simple lower body exercises. You might not have to pedal it, but strong legs are still essential to ride fast properly...

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