Motorcycle Captive Wheel Spacers Guide
Our guide to motorcycle captive wheel spacers. What are they, how do they benefit you and are they available for your motorcycle?
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The Best Motorcycle Tyres
There are essentially 3 types of tyre for the road: Touring, Sports Touring and Sports. Then for the track there are motorcycle Trackday tyres and Racing tyres. In among that lot are sub-categories like Adventure bike tyres, 125cc tyres and Scooter tyres but the tyres in those three categories also pretty much all fit into
The Best Motorcycle Disc Locks
A disc lock is one of the best motorcycle security devices. They’re cheap, portable and easy to use. Sure, they’re not perfect and even the best disc locks can be defeated. But they’re a great additional layer of security that instantly rules out a proportion of motorcycle thieves who’d rather move on to the next
The Best Motorcycle Battery Chargers
It’s a biking rite of passage; you’re ready for your day out on the bike, you’ve got your kit on, said goodbye to your partner, wheeled the bike out of the garage and…. nothing. The bloody battery’s dead. BUGGER! The vast majority of us never think about our battery until the bike won’t start, by
The Best Outdoor Motorcycle Covers
If you own a bike but don’t have a garage, you have two enemies: oxygen; famous for corroding everything for billions of years and low-life scrotes, oxygen-wasters, out to pinch your pride and joy. For decades, the weather has been the number-one enemy but in the last few years, motorcycle and scooter theft has become
Motorcycle Tyre Pumps and Inflators
Table of Contents Keeping your tyres at the correct pressure is essential to keep your motorcycle handling properly and ensuring that the tyres provide maximum grip and braking performance. It will also reduce wear and lower fuel consumption, saving you money in the long run. Different tyre inflation options If you’ve already checked out
The Best Motorcycle Ground Anchors
A motorcycle ground anchor is a brilliant anti-theft device. When we see images of motorbikes being stolen, they’re most likely dramatic shots of angle-grinder-wielding scumbags attacking a chain, with sparks flying. But did you know that outside of city-centres the most common way that motorbikes are stolen is by being lifted into a van. If
The Best Motorcycle First Aid Kit
When you think of First Aid, it’s easy to think of a bike in a million pieces, the rider in a ditch and general pandemonium. But on the thousands of miles and probably two-hundred-plus rideouts I’ve done, I’ve only ever been on the scene of a big accident a few times. In those situations, an
Showcase: Motorcycle Cleaning Brushes
Cleaning your bike doesn’t have to be difficult; with the right brushes, you can have caked on grease, dirt or suicidal bugs removed in no time. So, what are the best brushes for cleaning motorcycles? You want something that isn’t too abrasive so it doesn’t damage your bodywork or chrome detailing and the handle and
ECE 22.06 Helmet Guide
There’s a new standard for motorcycle helmets but it doesn’t mean you have to throw your current one in the bin. Well not yet, anyway. Here’s everything you need to know about the new ECE 22.06 regulations. Table of Contents New Regulations And The ECE 22.06 – How Will It Affect Me? As an experienced
The Best Adventure Motorcycle Boots
I can remember when the only people who wore adventure boots were London motorcycle couriers, bashing their way through gridlocked city streets. There never used to be a lot of choice. Off-road adventurers would either wear motocross boots, which are chunky and inflexible or they’d wear touring boots like Altbergs but now there’s a huge
The Best Winter Motorcycle Gloves
There are two areas you want your winter motorbike gloves to excel in: they have to be warm and they have to be waterproof. If they let you down in one of these departments, they’re as good as useless. If your gloves are also comfortable, flexible and offer decent crash protection then you’ve hit the
The Best Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots
If you’re looking for Gore-Tex motorcycle boots, it’s probably because you don’t like wet feet. Gore-Tex is the name in waterproof breathable membranes. It’s a quality material and Gore don’t let just anyone use it; the products using Gore-Tex have to be made in a certain way and pass Gore’s standards. So, in short, you’re
The Best Motorcycle Base Layers
A proper base layer makes riding so much more comfortable. They’re far better than just wearing a T-shirt under your motorcycle leathers in summer or a long-sleeve in winter. They stop seams, armour and zips from chafing and the compression fit helps stabilise your muscles, helping to reduce fatigue. There are different base layers for
Biker’s Guide to Winter
There aren’t many bikers who like winter. Either you have to ride through it because your bike is your main form of transport or you just don’t want to expose your pride and joy to road crud and therefore you miss out on your biking fix over the winter months. If you’re riding through winter,
Keeping Warm On Your Motorcycle
Winter is a testing time for motorcyclists. If you ride all year ’round, then good on you; it takes a decent amount of willpower to get the bike out on a frosty morning and battle the elements. You don’t need bulky clothing to keep warm on your motorcycle. You don’t need heated kit either (but
The Best Motorcycle Neck Warmers
The trusty motorbike neck tube. Worth its weight in gold on a cold winter’s day. But it’s not just handy for cold snaps. In summer, they’re great at stopping your helmet strap from rubbing and they keep the flies out too. Is it a neck tube or a neck warmer? It depends on the season,
The Best Motorcycle Rucksacks
As bikers, we know that we don’t have the ability to just lob our stuff on the passenger seat and get going – carrying things requires a bit of preparation. There are various ways to carry our wares on a bike, from tankbags to tailpacks, top boxes to motorcycle panniers but none are more convenient
Kriega Backpack Guide
Kriega has become THE brand of biker luggage. The quality of their products has helped them grow a loyal following. Sure it is quite pricey but they’re made from high-quality materials and each Kriega piece is built to last. The company was founded in the year 2000 by Dom Longman and Michael Cottam who both
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Over Trousers
As bikers, we don’t like rain. Especially when it’s the middle of summer and meant to be sunny. Luckily, we don’t have to face the situation pictured above but even if you’re in a short downpour, no-one wants to get caught in the rain without waterproofs. It’ll make you cold and wet and ruin your
The Best Visor Cleaners
All bikers are murderers. Flies, bugs and anything stupid enough to float four foot off the ground on a nice twisty road or race track are all fair game – and the majority of them seem to want to end it all by whacking you on the visor at 70mph. But it’s the bugs that
The Best Heated Motorcycle Gloves
If you’ve been out on your bike in the cold and wet, you’ll know it’s torture on your hands. Not only does it make for a less enjoyable (and that’s an understatement!) ride but it can be dangerous if you’re out there too long. With ice-cold fingers, will you be able to react in time?
The Best Gore-Tex Motorcycle Jackets
A Gore-Tex motorcycle jacket is a solid option if you want to stay dry, warm and protected from the elements. Sure, they cost more than the average waterproof motorcycle jacket but that’s because they’re arguably made with better materials. Gore, makers of Gore-Tex don’t let anyone use their fabric; the way it’s bonded to other
The Best Motorcycle Back Protectors
Did you know, Barry Sheene was one of the first bikers to wear a back protector? He fashioned his own from old motorcycle visors, joined together like the shell of a woodlouse. Back protectors have come a long way since Barry’s day but the principle is still the same – your back is incredibly vulnerable
The Best Alarm Disc Lock
An alarmed disc lock is a great bit of security. Not only does it prevent opportunist bike thieves from just snapping your steering lock and pushing your bike away but it also makes a racket, meaning the thieves either carry on, knowing that people in the vicinity will know they’re up to no good or
How To Clean Your Motorcycle Textile Clothing
How to clean your textiles Your motorcycle gear soon becomes dirty thanks to muddy roads and other grime. To keep your textiles in top shape, washing it regularly will remove any debris caught in the fabric. It’s a lot easier than you think. You just need the right products and a bit of patience. Follow
The Thickest Motorcycle Security Chains
It’s sad to say but gone are the days where using the best security chain guaranteed your motorbike would still be there the next day. The rise in powerful, battery-operated angle grinders, has enabled low-life scumbags to cut through a lot of previously uncuttable, uncroppable chains. However, that doesn’t mean we should give up. Quite
The Best Motorcycle Racing Boots
That’s me, high siding out of Woodcote at Silverstone during an 848 Challenge race. I don’t know how fast I was going but as I clicked into 4th gear, the rear end stepped out so quickly and snapped back so fast that as I was flung over the handlebars I just had enough time to
The Best Motorcycle Puncture Repair Kits
No-one wants a puncture – it can totally ruin your day. If you’re off touring abroad and you don’t have a puncture repair kit, not only will a puncture ruin your day but it can turn into a logistical nightmare too. If you’re stuck on the hard shoulder staring at your flat rear tyre, you
The Best Scooter Boots
If you ride a scooter or commute in urban areas on a motorbike, you might not want to wear a pair of proper motorcycle boots. They’re not as comfortable as trainers and they look a bit clunky. You might reason that you’re only going a touch faster than someone on a push-bike and so you
The Best Motorcycle Trackers
According to The Office of National Statistics, there were 41,000 motorcycles and scooters stolen between April 2017 and March 2018. That’s over 100 motorcycles stolen in the UK, every day. Sadly, just like in previous years, it’s unlikely that even 10% will be recovered and returned to their owners. However, some trackers report a recovery
The Best Alarms for Sheds
For any motorcyclist, protecting your bike is a priority, and with the increase in bike thefts, people are becoming more vigilant. Any insurance company will tell you, keeping your bike in a locked garage overnight reduces the risk of theft. To up the security measures, investing in an alarm system is a great choice. Table
The Best Motorcycle Wax
I don’t know about you, but I get a deep sense of satisfaction after I’ve given my bike a long-overdue clean. Restoring my pride and joy from a hanging mess to a pristine shiny bike is quite an addictive process. That’s my ZX-10R, pictured above. It’s got over 15,000 miles on the clock and I
The Best Summer Motorcycle Gloves
Summer motorcycle gloves have a tough job on their hands (pardon the pun). First they have to offer seriously good protection but in contrast to that, they have to offer lots of feel. The two aren’t usually great bedfellows. Anyone can stick a load of armour onto a glove but not everyone can do it
Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets
If you want to look the part, leather motorcycle jackets are the way forward. Not only are they stylish, warm and comfortable, but leather is also extremely abrasion-resistant. So if you come off, you know you’re protected. OK, so it doesn’t fair well in a heavy downpour but most are capable of withstanding a 20-minute
Ladies Motorcycle Boots Guide
Without digging ourselves into a hole, women have a certain soft spot for shoes that men don’t understand. Looking for the perfect pair of ladies motorcycle boots is no exception and comes with even more difficulties. If you’re on the shorter side or have a wider calf, you can spend ages looking for a boot
The Best Motorcycle Ear Plugs
Your bike is making you deaf. That is, of course, if you don’t wear any form of hearing protection while riding. Just an hour on your bike at motorway speeds is enough time to cause hearing damage. “I’m just nipping out on the bike for an hour to damage my hearing, love. See you in
The Best Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset
For some people, the idea of motorcycling is to get away from it all, so the thought of riding with a pillion and having them able to talk to you might sound like a nightmare. However, with modern bikes packing so much technology, the lure of connectivity has never been greater. A Bluetooth headset can
Motorbike Phone Holders Review
If you’re after a safe, secure, no frills motorbike phone holder, then this guide is for you. We’ve already written a comprehensive guide to the best motorcycle phone mount but this guide differs as it is focused on the type of phone holder that allows you to easily snap your smartphone into place and know
Comparing a cheap and expensive motorcycle helmet
Introduction Why would you spent £500 on a motorcycle helmet when you could buy one that does exactly the same thing for under £200. That’s what we’re going to get to the bottom of in this guide. We’re going to compare a cheap and expensive motorcycle helmet, to see the difference and to figure out
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Alpinestars Tech 3 Air Vest Review
We live in a world driven by tech. Over the past decade a bike’s electronics – and arguably the safety features they enable – have overtaken its mechanical attributes in the race to be the best. It used to be that weight and horsepower helped a bike top the sales charts, now it’s computing power.
The Best Paddock Stands
Whether you’re a racer, trackday enthusiast or a home mechanic, paddock stands are a useful bit of kit for motorcycles without a centre stand. They keep your bike upright and stable, making them easier to work on or keep neatly stored in the garage. Rear paddock stands come in two main types for motorcycles with
Motorcycle Crash Bungs Showcase
No-one wants to think about crashing but it’s amazing to see how much damage you can do to your bike from just dropping it on its side in your driveway. At 2mph. There are two schools of thought when it comes to crash bungs. Some swear by them while others say they cause more damage.
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Gloves
Waterproof motorcycle gloves come in two varieties; either they’re a thinner racing-style glove with a technical layer like Gore-Tex to ensure they’re waterproof or they’re a chunkier glove, like a winter motorcycle glove, probably with more fabric than leather, less armour and a thermal lining like Thinsulate. What you need to spend As we put
The Best Kevlar Motorcycle Jeans
Kevlar motorcycle jeans are a great choice if you want decent levels of protection when out riding but you don’t want to look too biker when you’re off the bike. For those who spend a majority of their time under 40mph; riding to work, heading into town or just out for a weekend ride, kevlar
Motorcycle Helmet Cleaning Tips
Your helmet is the most important and perhaps the most expensive motorcycle gear you own. It must protect your head from whatever you’re throwing at it – rain, wind, bugs, and most importantly, collisions. Road regulations impose all riders to wear a helmet when riding a two- or three-wheeler. Learning how to clean your helmet,
Cool motorcycle helmets
So you’re looking for a motorcycle helmet that oozes cool? We’ve got a great selection for you. This guide focuses on full-face helmets that you can actually buy in the UK. We’ve trawled through a vast majority of all of the motorbike helmets for sale over here and we’ve picked out ten lids that have
Cheap Motorcycle Helmet Guide
There are more budget helmets on the market now than ever but which ones are the ones you should be shortlisting? We don’t all have £500 to buy a top of the range lid but a smaller budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice safety or features. If you buy into the SHARP motorcycle helmet
Wax Cotton Motorcycle Jackets for Every Budget
It’s a scientifically proven fact that a wax cotton motorcycle jacket makes you look at least twice as cool as you would wearing a leather jacket. Wax jackets and motorcycling have a lot history together but the wax motorcycle jacket was made iconic when it was worn by Hollywood star Steve McQueen, pictured above. He
Heated Motorcycle Vests and Jackets Guide
When it comes to staying warm on the bike, heated grips seem like the best choice but if you haven’t considered a heated jacket or heated vest, you’re missing out. Heated grips are good, they can lower the sensation that you’re cold, because (surprise, surprise), you really feel the cold in your hands. But think
Showcase: Top Motorcycle Bum Bags
They go by many names, bum bags, waist bags or if you’re from across the pond, fanny pack but for carrying small essentials, they’re an excellent accessory for motorcycling. If you’re off touring, a bum bag is a handy bit of kit; once you’ve dropped your main luggage at your digs, you can pack your
The Best Motorcycle Helmets
The best motorcycle helmet is the one that keeps you safe. That might sound obvious but the helmet brand, looks and features play a supporting role to comfort and ultimately safety. The best motorcycle helmet is the one that fits you well and allows you to focus on the road ahead, even on the longest
The Best Garage Door Defenders
Garage door security is an important consideration, especially for bikers. To prevent theft, locking your bike with a solid chain into a ground anchor is a great option. But stopping the little toe-rags from getting into the garage in the first place is a better option. In this review we cover some great garage door
Best Open Face Motorcycle Helmet
Over on that there continent, they love an open face helmet but here in the UK, they’re just not as popular. Perhaps it’s our weather or the fact that we’re not a scooter-loving nation. Or maybe we don’t feel we have the balls (or lady bits) to pull them off. An open face helmet is
Mesh Motorcycle Jackets Showcase
The guy above probably think he’s cool but in my opinion, there’s never a good time to ride your motorcycle wearing just a T-shirt – but, each to their own. Yes, I admit it, riding your motorcycle in the summer can be hot, sticky, and downright uncomfortable in a heavy leather jacket but the choice
Motorcycle Clothing for Beginners
First: Get Into Motorcycling Owning a motorcycling offers a fun, cost effective way for younger individuals to get around without having to rely on public transport or Mum’s (or Dad’s!) Taxi. If you are planning on taking to the road on two wheels, you will first need to complete your basic motorbike training and invest
Retro Motorcycle Jackets for Every Budget
If you’re looking for a retro motorcycle jacket, you’ve come to the right place. In this showcase, we highlight some of the coolest leather motorcycle jackets on the market. A CE approved jacket is a vital piece of kit for motorcyclists. Nobody wants to get road rash or broken bones and a quality jacket will
The Best Motorcycle Chest Protectors
Chest protectors aren’t as common as back protectors for most motorcyclists but in the world of MX and off-road, they’re a popular choice. Most bikers I know find them overkill for road riding, some jackets and leathers come with them fitted as standard. However, if you’re doing a track day, you might want to beef
The Best Motorcycle Hi Viz Vests
If you’re touring in Europe, you’ll have to carry a hi-viz vest with you because all the usual countries you get to Europe by bike, all require you to at least carry a hi-vis on you, to be worn if you break down or have an accident. In many countries, France, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Austria
Retro Motorcycle Helmet Showcase
Retro motorcycle helmets are becoming more popular and there’s a wider range than ever. They are the opposite of a modern race-replica helmet. Fizzy drinks advertising and in-your-face graphics are out, replaced with chunky lines, simple designs and classy colour schemes. The great thing is that even though they look retro, they all feature state
The Best Leather Motorcycle Trousers
It’s no surprise that sales of leather motorcycle trousers have declined over the past 10 years. Adventure bike gear is in fashion and that means that leather trousers – the staple for bikers over the past 30 years – is no longer the go-to choice for most bikers. That’s a shame because nothing quite fits
The Best Tents for Bikers
If you’re planning on touring and considering a night or two under the stars, finding a decent tent that’s compact enough to transport on a motorbike can be tough. Not only do you have the standard tent construction to consider but you need to think about weight, storing bike kit (that’s usually wet!) and keeping
Small Socket Sets For Every Budget
There’s the old pub debate: do you really need expensive tools? Some would argue the best toolset is a cheap one and you just replace the bits that break. Others swear by a premium set. The truth? Well it’s quite easy. Do you want to round off all your nuts, slip and gouge your fairing
Every Motorcycle Lift You Can Buy In The UK
Most professional motorcycle mechanics wouldn’t do without a motorcycle lift but they’re also a very handy bit of kit for the home mechanic. Commonly called a motorcycle workbench or motorbike bench, they enable you to roll your bike on, clamp the front wheel in place and then lift the bench to enable you to get
The Best Motorcycle Chain Lube
Table of Contents Let’s be honest – lubing your motorcycle’s chain is one of those things you never do as often as you should. But did you know, you can get over three times the mileage from your chain (and to an extent your sprockets) if you regularly lube it up. If you are the
Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycle Clothing
If you’re thinking of getting on two wheels, then yes, go for it! Although you need to jump through a few hoops, don’t let the choice of kit and the price be another hurdle. With our guide, you can kit yourself up with quality safe motorcycle clothing but keep your costs down. Table of Contents
The Ultimate Motorcycle Trip Packing Checklist
My first motorcycle adventure was almost 20 years ago. I crammed what I could into a rucksack, stuffed a few other bits into a tank bag and headed off on the adventure of a lifetime. With a rough route scribbled on a piece of paper and an even rougher sense of direction, it felt like
The Best Gore-Tex Motorcycle Gloves
Is there such a thing as a fully waterproof motorcycle glove? In years of riding, I’ve found that it’s down to how you wear your gloves as well as what they’re made from. It’s no use having totally waterproof gloves if the rainwater runs down your jacket’s sleeves and back into the gloves. You’ll end
Waterproof Textile Motorcycle Jackets Showcase
A textile jacket is easier to wear than a leather jacket. They’re lighter and more flexible too. For all-day comfort, they’re a great choice. They’re generally also a lot cheaper than a leather jacket, although it goes without saying, you can still spend a lot of money on textile kit. One of the main benefits
Adventure Motorcycle Helmets for Every Budget
Adventure motorcycle helmets help create an authentic rugged adventure biker look but they’re not just an image thing. We all know that adventure bike riders spend 99% of their time on the road but the peak is handy to keep the sun out, the visors generally have a larger aperture for better visibility, they tend
3 Great D-Locks for every budget
Motorcycle thefts remain a growing problem both in the UK. To help protect your bike out and about or at home, investing in a D-lock is an excellent idea. Sometimes known as a shackle or U-lock, they aren’t as popular with bikers are they are with cyclists, but that doesn’t mean they’re to be sniffed
The Best Motorcycle Rainsuits
One-piece waterproofs are a favourite for riders for know they’re going to be spending a lot of time in the saddle getting rained on. Fortunately for us, when it’s raining and we’re on the bike, unlike the image above, we don’t have to worry about the family getting wet. An all-in-one is a great option
Best Motorcycle Touring Tyres
These days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to motorcycle touring tyres. The thing is, a touring motorcycle is not so easy to define these days. Years ago it was a motorcycle with a massive fairing, built-in panners and a big engine, ridden (mainly) by old men who’d been riding before you were even
Motorcycle Armour Inserts Guide
One of the simplest ways you can improve your motorcycle gear is to upgrade the armour. A motorcycle armour upgrade not only improves the level of protection that your kit offers but it will also improve your comfort. It’s a simple upgrade that you will instantly benefit from. One of the main differences between budget
Motorcycle Tank Bag Buying Guide
A tank bag is a good way to lug your stuff on the bike. It keeps the weight more central than a tail pack and – unlike a rucksack – it means you don’t have to worry about carrying anything on your person. Some people choose a tank bag for the safety aspect, others because
The Best Multi-Tool for Motorcycles
If you own a motorcycle, the chances are you’re going to need to perform some maintenance from time to time and a multi-tool is a seriously handy weapon in any rider’s arsenal. Handy in the garage but even more useful when out on the bike, especially when you’re touring. The compact design packs in plenty
Eco-Friendly Motorcycle Cleaning Products
If you want to do your bit for the environment, there is a growing range of motorcycle cleaning and maintenance products that are eco-friendly. By eco-friendly we mean products that are biodegradable or free from synthetic chemicals, made from natural or recycled materials or, in the case of the pressure washer, they don’t use electricity.
The Best Motorcycle Trackday tyres
There are two main types of tyres for track riding. You can either fit a road-legal Sports tyre or a Slick. Of course you can do a trackday on a Sports Touring or a Touring tyre, you just won’t get as much grip out of those choices. I’ve seen Ron Haslam riding a CBR500 fitted
The Best Motorcycle Sheds
Your motorbike is more than a mere bus replacement service. It’s your pride and joy and it deserves to be protected from the elements and scummy thieving scrotes. If you don’t keep it secure, you might find yourself on the next bus. Table of Contents What is a motorbike shed? If you don’t have a
The Best Motorcycle Socks
It might seem a trivial matter but having the right type of motorcycle socks can make all the difference to your tour or track day. As comfortable as modern motorcycle gear is these days, long socks make the difference as they help smooth out any of the lumps and bumps you get from your boots,
The Best Adventure Motorcycle Tyres
There are essentially 3 types of tyre for Adventure bikes: Enduro tyres, sometimes known as Off-Road Adventure tyres, (think nice and knobbly tyres that look like they’re ready to scale the side of a hill). Then there are Adventure tyres, which are rugged-looking Sports Touring tyres with visible tread blocks, giving them a slight off-road
The Best Motorcycle Lap Timers
When you’re a MotoGP rider like Valentino Rossi, lap times are everything. So it won’t come as a surprise that a MotoGP or World Superbike dashboard costs around £2,000. Factor in the additional sensors and you’re looking at around £4,000. However, it might surprise you to know that you can get almost all of the
Motorcycle Garage Security Guide
There are lots of good motorcycle security guides on the web and many that claim to be the best or show you the best products. This is not one of those guides. I’m not going to pretend this is a review of the best stuff. Instead, it’s just a down-to-earth guide on the different options
The Best Adventure Motorcycle Gloves
Before we came to make our selections for this best adventure motorcycle glove review, first we had to define – and agree on – what an adventure motorcycle glove is. Our review criteria We set a fairly stringent review criteria for this adventure bike gloves showcase because if we didn’t, then this review would end
The Best Short Motorcycle Gloves
Short motorcycle gloves offer very similar protection to full-length summer motorcycle gloves but with a touch more freedom of movement. They’re offered in a wider range of styles and materials when compared to ‘racing’ gloves, which are almost all full-grain leather and feature additional hard armour. The picture above was taken during a road-trip in
The Best Indoor Motorcycle Covers
If you keep your bike garaged but you don’t ride it that often, an indoor motorcycle cover is a great way to keep the dust off, stop it getting accidentally scratched. If there’s a window in your garage or shed, it’ll keep prying eyes off your machine. No matter how careful you are, there’s always
The Best Motorcycle Panniers
You don’t have to own a massive touring bike to go touring in comfort. Just add a set of soft panniers to your motorcycle and you’re good to go. Soft luggage is easy to use – it takes just a few minutes to setup. Most systems have strong Velcro straps that connect the two panniers
Motorcycle Quickshifters Guide
Table of Contents What is a Quickshifter? A quickshifter is an electronic device that allows you to change gears on a motorcycle without having to dip the clutch or roll off the throttle. They enable faster gear changes and therefore they improve the performance of a motorcycle. Most quick shifters will only enable a clutchless
The Best Carbon Fibre Motorcycle Helmets
Carbon fibre never goes out of fashion. It has an appeal that almost no other material does in the world of biking and motorsport at large. Until they start making motorcycle helmets with a titanium outer shell, we think carbon fibre will always be THE coolest material you could use to produce a motorbike helmet.
The Best Lithium Motorcycle Battery Charger
If your bike has a lithium battery or you’re thinking of switching power supplies, you’ll need a lithium battery charger. You may have heard stories of lithium batteries overheating and catching fire, which is mainly due to the wrong power supply. Lithium batteries require a specific voltage and limited current to avoid overcharging, which is
Bikers’ Survival Kit
You might find yourself with a lot of time on your hands over the coming weeks, so I’ve put together this Bikers’ Survival Kit in one handy document. I’ll update it regularly, so if you have any suggestions add them to the comments below. TV & Films MotoGP If you have BT Sport you
Best Lithium Motorcycle Batteries Guide
Lithium motorcycle batteries are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their small size, lighter weight and non-toxic construction. Rechargeable lithium batteries in the past have been used for small electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras. The incredible advantages of these batteries outweigh those of a standard lead-acid type which are commonly used
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Boots
That horrible feeling when the first drops of water start making their way into your boot and the realisation that there’s no going back. Squelchy wet feet for the rest of the day? Just what you didn’t want. Summer motorcycle boots and non-waterproof boots ought to keep your feet dry in a brief shower but
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Tops
The fella above has to score 10/10 for improvisation but I’m not sure the police here in the UK would give you the credit you deserve if they saw you flying down the outside lane of the M40 wearing that setup. A sudden downpour can ruin a good ride. If you have quality textile gear
Hard Motorcycle Panniers Buying Guide
When I think of hard luggage, I think of being stuck behind someone on an R1200GS with massive aluminium panniers as they try to make their way through London traffic. But not all panniers are big and boxy and not everyone lives in London (but most GS riders seem to). The factory-fit hard luggage on
The Best Motorcycle Batteries
Motorcycles Batteries Buying Guide There’s probably nothing more annoying than being kitted up and ready to go, then going to fire up the bike and the bloody thing won’t start. Arrgggh! Getting all hot and flustered in your bike kit, you think about the options. Bump it? Turn the ignition on and off again? See
The Best Motorcycle Sat Nav
A decade ago if you wanted to make your way around Europe by bike you had two choices to help you on your way – a paper map or a dedicated sat nav. And if you didn’t have either of those, you’d be reliant on your basic butchering of the local language and some nifty
The Best Motorcycle Tyre Pressure Gauges
Hands up who checks their motorcycle tyre pressure before every ride? No? Well, you’re in the majority! Ok, if I’m honest, I don’t either, but it’s a good idea to get into the habit of checking them at least once every 2 weeks. It takes a minute to take a reading and it could save
The Best Motorcycle Chain Cleaner
Somewhere near the top of the list of chores we all hate doing is this one: cleaning your motorcycle’s chain. Yes, we know it’s important, we know it makes the chain last longer and yes, we don’t want our knackered old O-ring making a bid for freedom on the outside lane of the M42 on
TomTom Rider 500 vs. Garmin Zumo 396
TomTom and Garmin are the biggest players in the motorcycle GPS market. They are also renowned for their always-in-competition devices. Improperly defined as mid-range, their Rider 500 and Zumo 396 appeal to most riders. They are more affordable than their top-range counterparts but still pack a punch. The gap between these ‘budget’ sat navs and
