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.
What is Ethanol? Ethanol is alcohol. The name comes from Ethyl Alcohol and it has the exact same chemical composition as the alcohol that you’d find in your pint of lager (or indeed a glass of wine if you’re that way inclined). It can be distilled from renewable sources, like grain, corn, potatoes and sugar. …
What is ULEZ? ULEZ stands for Ultra Low Emission Zone. Most vehicles must meet the ULEZ emissions standards or pay a fee. It was designed to deter air-polluting vehicles from entering the zone, to help improve air quality. How much does it cost Cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes pay £12.50 Vehicles over …
There are loads of reasons why you might need a secure storage facility for your motorcycle. You might be looking for a garage to keep your pride and joy away from the elements during winter or longer-term storage for your classic bike collection. You might be moving house and looking to move your bike to …
With less than a month to go before the UK leaves the EU, it is still uncertain what the outcome of Brexit will be. The current situation in parliament is strained, and it is becoming more likely we will leave with no-deal; so what does this mean for motorcyclists? Whether you’re travelling abroad, buying or …
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 bikersunited.co.uk, the UK’s stolen motorcycle database. The report also compares the number of motorcycle thefts …
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 7-step guide tells you what you need to do if you have a motorbike accident. …
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 are far are easier to steal than cars or vans. The recovery rate for motorbikes …
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 go straight to a company that specialises in motorcycle insurance. Most of the insurance comparison …
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 off road for a period of time until you are able to repair or sell …
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 has to be at risk. Although it is statistically more likely to be stolen if …
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 slim, it does happen. If the police contact you to tell you that they have …
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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 pay as go motorbike insurance. Why pay more for your motorbike when you don’t really …
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 the manufacturer’s warranty for a period of anywhere from 2 to 3 years. However, if …
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 tread depth on the tyre within the legal limits. Failure to do so will result …
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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 as VED, with the idea of creating revenue in order to maintain UK roads to …
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. The certificate you receive will show that your bike is legal to ride on the …
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 your bike to safety. By making sure that your bike is well maintained and serviced …
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 pain in the wotsits. Whether your bike won’t start at home or if it conks …
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 bike being repossessed. Although a finance agreement may offer what seems like affordable monthly payments, …
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 dangerous fault on your motorbike, potentially rendering it unrideable. What Is A Recall Notice? Vehicle …
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 is a percentage discount applied by an insurer to your quote. NCD insurance percentage The …
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 even seen a few with 100,000 miles on the clock. However us bikers are funny …
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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 them hard and they look good for it. But nothing instils a sense of pride …
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 your loss. Your equipment, however, is highly portable and although it may be precious to …
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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 Tunnel ride away and it’s called… France! However, no matter how great Europe is for …
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 insurance company aware of certain types of modifications to prevent your insurance from becoming invalidated. …
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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 than not, we go about our daily lives as safe and sensible road users, with …
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 cover for the most reasonable cost. Insurance cover is not just a legal requirement, it …
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 vehicle to another and allows for private …
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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 you in the forthcoming months or even years, it is technically a “used” vehicle from …