Archive for September, 2010

Minimum test vehicle requirements for mopeds and motorcycles

Any vehicle you present for use in a motorcycle or moped riding test must by law meet minimum test vehicle standards. Vehicles that don’t meet the minimum test requirements are not suitable for the purpose of taking a test, and your test may be cancelled. (more…)

5 top top tips for new riders

The most important thing to remember when out on your bike is to anticipate the actions of other road users. As a more vulnerable road user it is crucial you expect the unexpected! To help you to think ahead make sure you always have a clear head and never drink and ride. (more…)

Surviving U Turns and Blind Spots

We’ve all seen it.  A car or truck pulls off to the side of the road.  You quite naturally assume that he is stopping, and then suddenly, as you approach, the vehicle pulls right across in front of you, making a U-turn. (more…)

Enhanced Rider Scheme for motorcyclists

Become a better rider by taking training to improve your riding skills. Talk to a professional trainer about taking the Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS). As well as developing new skills, you can also get insurance discounts with the majority of motorcycle insurance brokers. (more…)

Anatomy of a corner, braking smoothly and more.

Unless you’re a drag racer, corners are what bikes are all about. They’re the holy grail and the bread and butter of biking, but few riders really understand them in depth. You can tell the ones who do – they’re faster, safer and have more fun than the unenlightened.

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Tyre Condition and its Effect

We all take them for granted, those black rubber hoops that provide all important contact between bike and road but in order for them to do their job they need to be working properly. There are a number of different conditions that you could find your tyres in that will make a difference – so lets go through them.

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