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Gone are the days where motorcycles are unreliable. With longer service intervals and longer-lasting consumables, motorcycles are no longer just a Sunday toy. Understand the best way to keep your costs down with our maintenance guides.
UK Motorcycle Theft Hotspots Revealed
THE COUNTIES of Bristol, East Yorkshire and Herefordshire have the highest number of motorcycle thefts per resident, according to stolen motorcycle data recorded over the last 12 months. The UK-wide study has been compiled by BikerRated.com from data collected by…
What To Do If You Have A Motorbike Accident
Accidents happen, at home, at work and on the road. If you are involved in an accident or collision on your motorbike, you may not know how to handle the situation, or where to turn to for help. Our simple…
What to do when your motorcycle is stolen
Has Your Bike Been Pinched? Our Guide To What to do if you have your motorbike stolen With motorbike thefts up as much as 44% since 2014, it remains a sad fact that if not properly secured or alarmed, they…
UK Motorcycle Insurance Companies List
Looking For Motorbike Insurance Quotes? We’ll get straight the point with this one. If you are looking for motorbike insurance, you can ask your car or home insurance provider if they can help, or cut out the middleman and…
How To SORN Your Motorcycle
Sometimes, there may be a reason why you do not want to, or are unable to ride your bike on the road. This may also mean you no longer want to tax or insure the bike, and instead keep it…
Guide: Secure your motorcycle outside
Unfortunately it’s not always possible to park your motorcycle in a secure garage or underground car park. If you’re not lucky enough to have a garage, then you’ll have to leave your motorcycle outside – but this doesn’t mean it…
How To Avoid Police Charges When Recovering Your Stolen Motorbike
If you have been unfortunate enough to have had your bike pinched, your worries may not be over if and when the police locate it. Whilst the chances of getting your bike back in one piece following a theft are…
Pay As You Go Motorcycle Insurance
Don’t Pay Through The Nose, Simply Pay As You Go! Why Short-Term Motorbike Insurance Could Work For You. Because insurance premiums are high and road tax is always on the rise, the time is just right for you to consider…
Motorcycle Warranty Guide
When you purchase a new motorbike, it will usually come with a warranty of some sort. If you buy from new, you will not only be the proud owner of some shiny new wheels, you will also be protected by…
Motorcycle tyre tread depth – what you need to know
Motorcycle Tyre Tread Depth – What You Need To Know Different types of tyres are suited to different bikes, different terrains and different weather conditions. But one thing they all have in common is the owner’s obligation to keep the…
Motorcycle Tax Rates – 2019
What is Road Tax? Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), formally known as road tax, must be displayed on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom and is an annual fee. The Roads and Finance Act of 1920 implemented road rax, now known…
Your motorcycle MOT – a complete guide
The motorcycle MOT test is an annual check for motorcycles over 3 years old. Passing your MOT means your motorcycle meets the required legal standards for road use, however, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your motorbike is in good condition….
What To Do If Your Motorcycle Breaks Down
What To Do If Your Motorbike Breaks Down, Home Or Away If you are unlucky enough to break down whilst out in the boonies, or even just around town, you need to know what to do to get you and…
Motorcycle Breakdown Cover Comparison 2019
This is a guide to UK motorcycle breakdown cover but check out this article if you’re looking for European motorcycle breakdown cover. Your guide to cheaper motorcycle breakdown cover Let’s be honest: when your motorcycle breaks down, it’s a complete…
Motorbike repossession: getting it back
Help! How Do I Get My Bike Back After It Has Been Repossessed? If you have decided to purchase your new wheels using a hire purchase or lease agreement, failure to keep up with the payments could lead to your…
What to do if your motorbike is recalled
My Motorbike Has Been Recalled – What Should I Do? Nobody likes receiving a letter from a dealership telling you that your bike is being recalled. At best it is an inconvenience, but at worst it could relate to a…
Small motorcycle number plates
Motorbike Number Plates Explained – Where Should I Put It, And What Should It Look Like? Sometimes in life, it’s nice to stand out from the crowd. When it comes to your motorbike number plate, however, everything must be uniform. …
What is a motorbike insurance NCD?
NCD stands for No Claims Discount and it’s earned for every year you are insured without having an accident or making a claim on your insurance policy. The NCD is sometimes referred to as an NCB (No Claims Bonus) and…
What’s the difference between a minor and a major motorcycle service?
All motorbikes have service intervals to keep them running and as reliable as the day they rolled off the showroom floor. If you stick to your service intervals, your motorbike will be good for an easy 50,000 miles and we’ve…
When you should jet-wash your motorcycle
The sun is out and you can’t wait to get outside and gleam up your mean machine. But should you be thinking of jet-washing your bike, or will it cause more damage than good? Bikes get dirty, fact! We ride…
Are your helmet and leathers covered by your motorcycle insurance?
Your bike is a solid piece of machinery that is not super easy to steal if you use a couple of basic levels of security. Should the worst happen, you can rest assured that your insurance company will make good…
European motorcycle breakdown cover guide
Annual breakdown cover or Single Trip? Our guide helps you choose. There is a motorcycle utopia out there, where the roads are well surfaced, free from traffic and the locals really do like motorbikes. That utopia is a 30-minute Channel…
Do I need to declare motorcycle modifications to my insurer?
Sometimes we just can’t resist. A little tweak here and there can make our bikes look better than ever before. If you are in the market for adding extra whistles and bells to your motorbike, you may need make your…
How to claim on your motorbike insurance
Had a prang? Did someone help themselves to your beloved bike? Whatever your reason for needing to make a claim on your insurance, it’s not something that we have to do very often – well, hopefully not anyway. More often…
7 ways you can get cheaper motorcycle insurance
How To Get Cheaper Motorcycle Insurance Don’t get stung by high motorcycle insurance premiums, shop around for the best deals and use your circumstances to your advantage When it comes to insuring your bike, you want the maximum amount of…
How Do I Change My Motorcycle Number Plate?
If you have purchased a private number plate for your motorcycle, there are certain rules that you need to abide by in order to legally display it on your bike. The DVLA runs a scheme that transfers plates from one…
How to avoid depreciation – top tips
How To Avoid The Demon Depreciation From the moment you drive your shiny new motorbike away from the forecourt, it is starting its descent into the downward spiral of depreciation. Regardless of the how new your bike may feel to…