South East Biker, Issue 38, April-May 2015

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CONTENTS 4 A Shining Example 6 American Fun In The Sun 11 A Change Of Mind 12 VE Day At 70 13 The Jenny Lind 14 Motorbike Accidents And Your Liability 16 Guildford Tyre Company 18 Tasty Head Gear 20 Bull-it Jeans Review 24 Out Of (South) Africa 30 Riders For Health 34 Team SR 36 Talan Racing 38 Motorbike Events

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COVER IMAGE: John Warr on the Pioneer Run

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The MCN Motorcycle Show at Excel seemed particularly busy and most exhibitors reported that they had done plenty of business.

However it’s more than just selling products, the show is a chance to plan your motorcycling year, check out the new bikes, kit and accessories.

Motorcycle holidays are big business now and there is a huge choice, from short UK and Continental breaks to world wide expeditions.

Many of these companies, particularly those with trail and off road bias, offer bike and kit hire as well. So you can grab a cheap flight and head off for a break with all the hassle of getting your bike prepared and to the destination taken care of.

If you fancy a Spanish holiday but don’t want the long journey or ferry trip, check out www.flyandride.co.uk. They are a highly professional and experienced company run by bikers who will crate your loved ones up properly and transport them in an artic to Spain and back.

Once you have factored in fuel, accommodation and that most precious of commodities, time, this can be a cost effective option.

Or why not hire the bike of your dreams from Superbike Rental or West Sussex Motorcycle Hire? They can provide a motorbike fully prepped and ready to roll for long or short term hire. What better way to do a proper test ride if you are thinking of buying a particular model?

Talking of test rides, in this issue we review a pair of Harley Davidsons courtesy of Warr’s. These bike split motorcycling opinion like no other marque, so see what we thought of them…

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LOCAL DEALERSHIP: WARR’S

A SHINING EXAMPLE Warr’s is a Harley-Davidson dealership with branches in the King’s Road and Mottingham, South East London. That on its own doesn’t do them justice when you learn they are Europe’s oldest and most successful Harley-Davidson business founded by the same family in 1924 who still run the company day to day…

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o, not only did they last year celebrate their 90th anniversary, which was marked by a ceremony in Nashville to honour the company’s outstanding loyalty and dedication to the brand, Warr’s were also voted HarleyDavidson dealer of the year in 2014. They are officially Europe’s oldest and biggest selling Harley-Davidson dealership group. The King’s Road branch has a purpose built 20,000 square feet showroom on the site of the original shop.

The Mottingham branch was opened in 2003. We decided it was about time we visited one of the best motorcycle businesses in our region and see what makes them tick.

Mottingham is a small suburb tucked away in SE9 just 10 minutes town bound on the A20 from Jct 3 M25. It’s easy just to ride on by, but a short excursion from the main drag brings you to Warr’s Mottingham branch.

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First impressions count, so the saying goes, and that’s certainly a positive where this store is concerned. We climbed out of our ageing Peugeot 206 feeling, to me, a million miles from a prospective Harley-Davidson customer. But one of the staff immediately got up from his desk, well positioned near the entrance, and came to greet us. The small, personal touches like that say an awful lot about a motorbike business.

It’s a bright, modern building with plenty of space to display the wide range of bikes, kit and accessories.

Warr’s obviously take great pride in the look and feel of the place. There is a hint of warehouse/industrial styling that fits in with Harley-Davidson’s heritage and the current fashion for urban, café racer-style customised motorbikes. It really works and is a welcoming place for motorcyclists of all persuasions.

The bikes are laid out in neat lines, with plenty of space to wander around and sling a leg over them.

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Alex and Patrick were extremely helpful and patient, explaining the different models, technologies and features contained in them.

I have to be honest, whilst admiring the looks and sounds of Harley-Davidsons over the years, I have never taken much notice of them beyond an admiring glance at a bike meet or show. In fact, despite having ridden many types of motorbikes over nearly 40 years, I had never ridden one of the American beauties. It was fascinating to learn of their heritage and how Harley-Davidson has combined traditional engineering with modern technology to capture the essence of classic motorcycling without some of the drawbacks. It is obviously working, the bikes sell really well and have the highest residual values of any marques.

I am no engineer or mechanic, but they come across as solid, reliable, well put together motorbikes that look and sound great. There doesn’t seem anything on Harley-Davidsons that seems cheap or bodged, no nasty plastics or awkward looking switches, just industrial strength iron, kept as simple as possible.

So Warr’s obviously sell bikes, but there is a huge array of bolt-ons and accessories that is a huge part of the Harley-Davidson appeal. It is unlikely any two bikes are the same, as their catalogue of goodies is simply vast. Warr’s have one of the best websites you will come across and you could spend hours getting lost amongst all the Harley-Davidson merchandise on offer. Motorcycling has become a lifestyle and leisure activity over the last decade or so, and no other brand comes close to Harley-Davidson in packaging this in an appealing way. From the huge array of branded clothing to souvenirs such as poker chips, you can live and wear the dream every day.

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out of their way to involve them in many events and activities they run throughout the year. We had a good chat with John Warr, the MD since 1990, who is very much involved day to day on the ground with the business. He is extremely passionate about Warr’s and the Harley-Davidson brand and works hard to maintain the highest of standards for new and existing customers. John is also the founder and director of both Chelsea and Fulham and Meridian Harley Owners Groups and is a regular participant in the annual London to Brighton Pioneer Run. Warr’s offer full servicing facilities, a customising service and even rent Harley-Davidsons out. What a great idea for a weekend away!

Did you know Harley-Davidson have a strong racing heritage? Warr’s backed Jeremy McWilliams, the last Brit to win a MotoGP who won the British XR1200 championship in 2010. Warr’s Race Team’s latest success was a win in the XR Cup race at the 2014 Indianapolis Moto GP. Warr’s dealerships always have an interesting and unique selection of historic Harley-Davidsonson view on the premises and attract visitors from all over the world.

This is well worth a trip for anyone interested in bikes and the freshly ground coffee is free!

Having had a good look around at the shop in general, and the bikes in particular, I would thoroughly recommend a trip up to Mottingham on whatever you ride, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome.

The Warr’s website contains comprehensive information on the history, heritage, events, accessories and of course the bikes. Check out www.warrs.com 5

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AMERICAN FUN IN THE SUN So, they look great, sound awesome, appear really solid and well built, but what are they like to ride?

Nick Tunstill saddles-up

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s I mentioned in the editorial, despite having ridden many bikes over many years, I have never thrown my leg over a Harley and taken off on it. There has been no specific reason for this, I guess the opportunity has never arisen and , being honest, they are not the sort of bike I would have lusted after in my younger days.

I was, therefore, quite open minded about trying one out, if slightly nervous that it may be a rattly bag of bones that I would hate. I find there is an awful lot of style over substance in this modern world and I was hoping very much this wasn’t the case with Harley-Davidson.

Alex asked me which model I would like to ride. I wasn’t too keen on the huge traditional, American style cruisers so he suggested a Softail Breakout, with edgy looks and very different from anything I had 6

ridden before. It looked damn cool in its “Mysterious Red Sunglo” metallic paint, glistening in the early spring sun.

It’s a low slung bike with a huge back tyre wider than those on my other bikes put together. Alex talked us through the main features. Keyless ignition, a technological innovation that is actually useful and clever! Ok, all simple enough for an old man like me to understand. None of your switchable power maps or electronically adjustable suspension. The only slight concerns were the forward pegs and indicator switches on each bar. Nothing to be too worried about though.

The huge 1690cc V Twin throbs into life when you push the starter, it sounds immense even with the stock pipes. Wow, what would it be like with an aftermarket set?? We set off into sunny SE9’s lunchtime traffic and hit the A20, giving us a decent time to get comfortable on the bikes before hitting any bends. I was a bit worried about ground clearance, normally riding a Tiger or a DR350!

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all work really well together so you feel relaxed from the start.

For some reason we had a cop car sitting in right hand land of the A20 just behind us for about 5 miles, maintaining the same speed.. I am not sure if they were admiring the bikes, trying to see what they could pull us up on, or simply wondering how I could have such a massive rear tyre! Anyway I guess they were pretty jealous as we headed out into the Kent countryside on our beasts and they were stuck in their silver whatever it was.

My first concern was that the Softail would be vibey, you could certainly feel the big V-Twin but in a reassuring, cool kind of way.

The 74bhp engine has shedloads of grunt. Particularly impressive is the massive torque on tap, it pulls like a train in all gears, and I am not a great fan of dancing up and down the gearbox to keep the revs high. The Harley-Davidson will whip past cars and filter as well as any other bike once you get used to it. On dual carriage ways and motorways the solidness of the bike and engine are reassuring and you could comfortably munch miles on this thing. The 8

clutch is light, gearbox great and brakes effective with plenty of feel. Overall the balance and ride are excellent with a really good suspension system.

The mirrors are clear and vibe free (and didn’t fall off), the single analogue speedo offers all I need from this instrument, i.e tells me how fast I am going so I can frustrate that following police tail.

The Breakout seems to be modelled on a drag strip style machine but is surprisingly nimble around corners. I wouldn’t want to push it too much through the twisties, unless the bike belonged to me, as the combination of large rear tyre and low pegs seem more suited to straight lines and sweeping curves than the Stelvio Pass. However, I am sure the bike is comfortable with a lot more capability than I could throw at it.

The engine is a massive 1690cc and the whole thing weighs a lumpy 322kg. It has a very low centre of gravity so you don’t really notice this, even at slow speeds.

Sometimes I am happy to hand the keys of a test bike back, a couple of hours have given me

a taste of what it can do and whether I have gelled with it or not. And that is a lot more time than many get on a test ride for a new bike.

But as we pulled back onto Warr’s forecourt, I would have genuinely held onto the Breakout.

It’s an awesome bit of kit, looks and feels like it is hewn from a solid lump of iron, and rides far beyond my sceptical expectations.

I genuinely loved it, and if there was room in my shed, and anything but moths in my wallet, would seriously look at adding a Harley-Davidson. The Breakout I rode would cost you £16,195, a fair chunk of cash, but a massive amount of bike.

So, put away your prejudices and pre-conceptions! Get along to a branch of Warr’s and try out one of these bad boys. I am pretty sure if you love riding motorcycles in general, you will enjoy one of these models. Harley-Davidsons have attitude and soul and, somewhat to my surprise, I think I may be a convert…

With many thanks to John, Alex and Patrick from Warr’s HarleyDavidson for their time, patience and expertise.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON BREAKOUT

Engine Type.........................Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103B Displacement..........................1690.0cc Bore X Stroke..... 98.4mm x 111.1mm Compression Ratio....................... 9.6:1 Max Power Output.........74 HP/55 kW @ 5010 rpm Max Torque.............. 130 Nm/95.9 ft lb @ 3000 rpm Oil Capacity......................................3.3 l Fuel Tank Capacity....................... 18.9 l Dimensions LxWxH.............2,445 mm Wheelbase.............................1,710 mm Seat Height............................... 660 mm Ground Clearance................... 120 mm Kerb Weight.................................322 kg Tyre Size Front............130/60B21 63H Tyre Size Rear..............240/40R18 79V Brakes Type Front.........4-piston fixed Brakes Type Rear..... 2-piston floating

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A CHANGE OF MIND

DEBBIE TUNSTILL sunny spring day in March Nick and I made our way over to Warr’s Harley Davidson in Mottingham to test ride two of their bikes.

Now everyone that knows me knows I like sports bikes, so for me to try a Harley is quite a feat. The thought of all that chrome to clean on a Harley never appealed, especially considering I hardly clean my own bike, so walking into Warr’s Harley Davidson and seeing all the bikes on display was an eye opener.

But from the minute we walked in we felt at ease as one of the sales guys came over and introduced himself as Alex and started to talk me through the bike I would be riding.

It is funny as we all have our pre-conceived ideas of things and talking to some of my friends there was such a difference of opinion. But if you ask most people if they have actually ridden one before they write them off and they would admit they hadn’t.

Alex showed me bike I would be riding for the, the Forty Eight 1200 which was nice and low so at least my feet touched the ground. Looking at most of the Harley Davidson range they are all quite low so whatever height you are they will suit. One thing that is really great about the range is that every single bike can be restricted for A2 riders, which is amazing when you think of the size of some of the Harley Davidsons.

The Forty-Eight has a short chassis, lowered front suspension, solo seat and ABS as standard. The peanut shaped tank has given this bike its name as that was the year the tank shape was first introduced.

Before we left Alex gave us a tip, to put our right legs on to the peg before riding off so your other leg moves easily to its position. The sitting position on the bike is such a strange feeling for me being used to sitting forward and over the tank so I really didn’t think I would enjoy the ride.

We left Warr’s to test the bikes, first on the A20 then across country through the lanes of Kent. The Forty-Eight is quite light considering it is a 1200 engine and the balance of the bike is

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low it helps to keep it stable for short legs.

The chassis is from the Sportster and the bike has twin pipes but it is not too load with the standard exhaust but has a lovely rumble. The look of the bike has a more modern twist with a black paint frame and swing arm with the pipes being the only major bit of chrome.

The V-twin engine helps to give the bike a quick off the mark response which is great pulling away from lights. The seat is a little hard and so is the ride but if you want something to have a bit of fun on, and you want a Harley, then this could be the bike for you. The indicators were the one thing that took me a while to get used to, I am sure once you started riding it more it would get easier. The left indicator is controlled with the left thumb and the right thumb controls the right. I love the keyless system the Harleys have as bike keys nowadays seem to be made out of playdo. You are given a key fob so when you get close to your bike it recognises it and de-activates itself so the bike is ready to be switched on. The dials on the Forty-Eight are just the right size and it has an electronic trip A, B and another mode so you can see the gear you are in and also the revs.

Riding the bike through the twisty lanes you hardly get it into 4th gear as the bike really enjoys being kept in the lower gears.

Overtaking, the Forty-Eight really comes into its own and pulls away so quickly it pushed me to the back of the seat.

Travelling through traffic, the bike is narrow enough to make this task easy also, I was really happy when I got caught at a set of traffic lights and Nick carried on. I had the task of catching him up and on this nippy V-twin Forty-Eight bike, filtering was simple and fun. The 48 would make an excellent first big bike as well as putting a wide grin on experienced riders’ faces. Despite really not knowing what to expect, I really enjoyed riding the Harley-Davidson.

The retail price for the Harley Forty-Eight 1200 is £9,670 and if you are interested in giving it a test ride or any of the Harley range, why not give the guys a call at Warr’s Harley Davidson at Mottingham 020 8857 9198 or the Kings Road 020 7736 2934.

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RAF BENEVOLENT FUND

VE DAY AT 70 A two week, 3000 mile charity motorcycle ride in aid of the RAF Benevolent fund around both the UK and Europe. Dave Muckle

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E Day, Victory in Europe Day 8th May 1945, the day the surrender was signed bringing to an end War in Europe. On 8th May 2015 we celebrate and commemorate the 70th anniversary.

The ride will be taken on five Triumph Bonneville variants and two Harley Davidsons which represent the allied involvement, on route we will visit the US Memorial at Maddingly in Cambridgeshire and the grave of ‘Bomber Harris’.

Week one begins at RAF Cranwell on Sunday 26th April we will ride around the UK visiting current RAF bases which were used during WWII, as well as some of those that are no longer there but have a memorial to those that flew from them and made the ultimate sacrifice. In all we will visit 21 sites in the UK finishing this part of the ride in Dover.

Week Two starts on a ferry to Dunkirk, France. This part of the ride becomes that bit harder with longer days in the saddle and a couple of 300+ miles a day on motorways, we have to do this to meet people for tours, TV interviews and other visits.

Our first motorway day is to get to the Dutch air base at Eindhoven who are putting us up for the night. Day two and we follow the route of Op Market Garden to Arnhem and we are escorted on this by members of the Police MC, the Blue Nights.

After the visits are done we are staying with the Dutch Airbourne at their base north of the town.

Day 3 is a long one with time restraints, we ride to Reichswald Cemetery where a large number of allied pilots are buried, then onto the Mohne Dam - site of one of the famous Dambusters raids, then onto Wewlesburg Castle, the former HQ of the German SS troops. We are being shown around when we get there so need to tank on a bit!

Day 4 is an all out thrash to Colditz Castle, we will be sleeping in the wing that was the German barracks. The lovely Steffi will be our guide on the tour of the castle, it’s a fantastic place to visit if you get the chance, put it on your ‘to do’ list.

Day 5 and we’re off to Berlin, it’s only a two hour ride so we will 12

have time around the Brandenburg Gate and a couple of places close by. From here we ride to Hohne Garrison, one of the last UK forces establishments left, we are going to be shown around the base before being interviewed on BFBS radio (and maybe the TV). We are the guests of the Officers mess so shirts and ties to be taken.

Day 6, and probably the most significant day on the trip. Friday 8th May, exactly 70 years to the day that the surrender for the Northern German forces was signed at Luneburg Heath by Field Marshal Montgomery, and thanks to some haggling we will be on the exact spot the surrender was signed. We then have a long ride to Rotterdam to a memorial that was erected in celebration of Op Manna.

Day 7 we ride to Ypres and are attending the parade at the Menin Gate at 8pm that evening. We will have time to visit various sites around the town prior for those on the ride that have never been there, and being our last stop before returning back to the UK some beer may be drunk?

Day 8, the last day of the trip. We are getting the 10am ferry back to Dover, it is our last day as a team, our destination is the Heritage Hanger at Biggin Hill that has an event on.

An hour there and we ride back to Laguna Motorcycles Harley branch in Aylesford where food, drink and a celebration of the trip will take place.

This will not be an easy ride with some high mileages, and some days visiting various sites on a schedule, but I’m sure everybody who is taking part in this event will have 2 weeks they will never forget.

So who profits from this trip? We are doing this in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund, a charity maintained by public subscriptions, and is dedicated in assisting any former rank or member and their spouses, serving or retired when circumstances require.

Our aim is to hit £20,000, we already have half of that amount banked but we need the help of everyone to reach that target.

Any donation is received with the thanks of those it will help, and any amount will make a difference.

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A BIKER’S STOP

THE JENNY LIND INN A GREAT PLACE TO STOP, OR STAY!

Bikers like a pub, and if it’s biker friendly and run by a fellow biker, all the better. At the heart of Hastings Old Town you will find The Jenny Lind Inn hotel and pub.

The hotel has a Family Room and three double rooms, one twin and one single. A total of six en-suite rooms, all rooms have a small fridge for your use, unlimited tea and coffee, a flat screen TV with digital box and free Wi-Fi. There’s also a great breakfast from Land of Green Ginger.

Downstairs is a genuine freehouse where there are two friendly bars with regular live music and a changing selection of real ales. The front bar offers great windows to watch the world go by whilst The Old Peculiar Lounge at the back offers a lovely fireside with a bar billiard table. There is a large function room upstairs for private hire and a split level garden offering views

of The East Hill and The Old Town. The Jenny Lind supports the local community by stocking two great beers from The Hastings Brewery and Longman of East Sussex. This is supported by two great national names, the Theakston Brewery Old Peculiar and firm favourite, Wells & Youngs Directors. All these plus a local and national rolling guest programme.

The Jenny Lind also hosts the Hastings Old Town Festival of Speed, a great way to see off the winter blues with some ultra competitive Scalextric Racing, available to groups and clubs for hire.

Rest assured The Jenny Lind will remind you how great pubs used to be so pop in and say hello to the great team. Please check out their Trip Advisor reviews!

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LEGAL

MOTORBIKE ACCIDENTS AND YOUR LIABILITY Ask a bike accident related question on social media or a forum and you will get half a dozen contradictory replies sprinkled with the usual myths. Tony Carter of McMillan Williams solicitors is a former police motorcyclist and has acted as an expert witness in many road traffic accidents involving motorcyclists. He fills us on some commonly debated issues.

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hen motorcyclists have accidents, it is often the motorcyclist that is considered blameworthy simply because to the non-riding public the rider often appears to be aggressive, fast and, perhaps to a certain degree, arrogant, which in some cases may actually be quite true. On this basis, the third-party insurers will often, whatever the circumstances, try and hold the motorcyclist 100% liable for the cause of the crash, simply so they can contest liability and mitigate their losses and, therefore, hopefully reduce the overall costs to their shareholders.

So in simple terms, someone will try and allege what is known in the trade as ‘contributory negligence’, which essentially means that, although the other party is still liable, you are also held partially to blame.

This contributory negligence can range from 0% to 100% depending on the circumstances.

The reason I mention this is that (and I hate to have to admit this) often riders will tell stories of bravado, or they will try and show their mates how good they are, but very little thought

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is given to the consequences if it all goes pear-shaped, not from the injury point of view, but from the point of view that it could seriously affect the amount of compensation you may get.

So, for example: Filtering: Something most of us do on a daily basis and is perfectly legal as it is only another word for overtaking.

Many riders (and drivers for that matter) are still unsure about the legalities of filtering, but providing it is done sensibly and safely, it does not usually cause a problem, as far as making a claim is concerned when things go wrong.

Many defendant insurers and law firms will still try and use the case of Powell v Moody (1966) as their statutory defence, even though there is much more current case law which can and does work in our favour. Filtering crashes have to be judged on the evidence and on merit, not on some obsolete piece of case law.

Providing you have complied with some basic common-sense rules, for example, not straddling or crossing a central, solid white-line system, not overtaking between ‘No Overtaking’ signs, not filtering close to a junction or turning on your right, and you

do not cause other vehicles to alter course or speed, then you should not experience too many problems.

On the flip side, I often get asked about ‘undertaking’, for example on a motorway where a driver chooses to sit in the middle lane instead of using the left lane despite the fact that the left-hand lane is clear.

Many TV programmes will have you believe that undertaking is illegal. The bottom line is that there is no specific offence of nearside overtake and, in some cases, undertaking is a legitimate manoeuvre, for example, when traffic is queuing in lanes 2 and 3 (middle and outside lanes) and lane 1 (the inside lane) remains clear.

To secure a prosecution, it would have to be shown that the undertake was careless or dangerous. To satisfy the requirements to secure a conviction, it would have to be established that the standard of driving or riding fell well below that expected of a reasonably safe or competent driver and the sole act of an undertake on its own is insufficient. However, for example, weaving from lane to lane at high speed might well be sufficient.

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The civil courts are now starting to recognise this and in some crash cases, where the rider was passing on the nearside, they have found in favour of the rider.

But, as with all cases, the findings are determined on the specific circumstances and the evidence and so, whilst in the past a rider might have assumed that they had no claim because they were passing on the nearside at the time of the crash, now it is not so cut-and-dry and liability could well be found in favour of the rider.

Kit: Many threads on various forum boards have gone on about the idiots who, during the hot summer weather have chosen to wear nothing more than a pair of shorts and a T-shirt (and I am sure we have all seen them in our time).

OK, we may think that people who choose to wear such kit (or lack of it) are idiots and it certainly cannot be disputed that these people have no protection, and, yes, it will hurt if you come off, but the question often asked is: how much will it affect my compensation? Well, firstly, let’s deal with a crash helmet: It is a legal requirement to wear a securely-fastened helmet whilst riding a bike in the UK. If you choose to ride without a helmet, or not fasten the strap properly, then it will most likely affect your compensation. If the injuries you sustained could have been avoided had you been wearing a helmet or one that was securely-fastened, then it is likely that your compensation will be reduced by a percentage to reflect the degree of fault attributed to you. If the injuries could have been substantially reduced by you wearing a helmet, then the amount of

compensation could again be reduced by an appropriate percentage.

In respect of normal riding kit, there is currently no case law where the defence has been successful in having the amount of damages awarded reduced because the rider was not wearing recognised protective equipment other than a helmet.

Possibly one of the reasons is because what is considered as ‘appropriate protective equipment’ is very subjective and it is not a legal requirement to wear anything other than a securely-fastened crash helmet.

This may change in the future, but at the moment, in terms of kit, generally speaking only the wearing of a crash helmet is likely to have a direct bearing on how your level of compensation may be affected.

Speed: It is not uncommon for the other side to make an allegation of excess speed, particularly when motorcycles are involved. It is not for you to prove that you were travelling at or below the speed limit, it is for the defence to prove that you were exceeding the limit and so, unless the crash is of a catastrophic nature, then the chances of the police having carried out a full accident investigation are pretty remote and, on that basis, the chances of excess speed (if indeed you were travelling above the limit) being proven against you are unlikely.

Riding without a licence or insurance would not prevent a rider making a personal injury claim if their accident was deemed not to be their fault and, whilst they may be prosecuted for traffic offences, there may be no contributory negligence as far as any civil action is concerned.

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Other contributory negligence factors? Well, for example, if you are in a car and it is proven that you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, or if you get into a car being driven by someone who you believe was above the drink-drive limit or under the influence of drugs, for example, then this would likely be deemed as contributory negligence and would then affect any compensation payment.

Even in cases where the third party admits liability, it is not unusual for them to try and apportion a degree of contributory negligence, as it allows them to mitigate the damages they would have to pay and, thus, reduce their overall costs.

The bottom line is that if it feels wrong, although it may not be wrong in law, it may well lead to a degree of contributory negligence being apportioned. If you follow the rules of the road and apply common sense, it will be very difficult for anyone to contest the issues.

This, perhaps, gives you a bit of a flavour. Civil law and claims work differently to road traffic laws although there can be an overlap in some instances, but if you are unfortunate enough to have an off, make sure that you have your story straight before you say anything; if needs be, speak to a specialist personal injury solicitor, as they can determine what is and is not likely to affect your claim.

For more information or assistance then feel free to contact me, Tony Carter, on 0203 551 5800, email: enquiries@mwsolicitors.co.uk.

I would only be too happy to help.

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GUILDFORD TYRE COMPANY Guildford Tyre Company are pleased to announce that they are moving back to their purpose-built bike depot at 97 New Road, Chilworth, Surrey on May 1st.

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uildford Tyre Company are extremely proud to announce that the new business, GTC Motorcycle, will be headed up by Terry Rymer, the ex-double World Champion. Terry joins the company with a lifetime of experience in the motorcycle industry. He retired from bike racing in 1999 after winning his second World Championship but has remained in the industry working as a TV commentator, as an agent for Pirelli Metzeler and for Moto Direct.

Terry became British Superbike Champion (BSB) in 1990 and European Superbike Champion in 1993 before concentrating on the World Superbike and Endurance Championships.

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Their aim is to put the fun back into this exciting lifestyle hobby by utilising Terry’s phenomenal racing pedigree and industry knowledge. Guildford Tyre Company will also organise track days, ride outs, race tuition and customer visits behind the scenes at the BSB rounds.

Since opening the first motorcycle-only branch at Slyfield Green back in 1998, Guildford Tyre Company has become Surrey’s premier motorcycle tyre supplier.

Having moved to the Woodbridge Meadows site from Chilworth in 2009, they have increasingly wanted to return to the unique atmosphere of an independent bike service centre. Guildford Tyre Company know that bike enthusiasts desire the very best in customer service and aim to go one better. They also hope to enhance their reputation of being a regional wholesaler of motorcycle tyres. Their customers, including Vines BMW, Destination Triumph, Woking Yamaha, Hatfields and Snells, to name a few, all benefit from the comprehensive range of stock and great availability.

Guildford Tyre Company would be delighted if the local motorcycling clubs could come and join them in Chilworth: why not pop in for a coffee and see what they are trying to create? They also offer extra discounts to club members, including Surrey Harley Davidson Owners Group (Surrey HOG), Surrey Hogs Back Charter and Wey Valley Motorcycle Club.

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Essential Head Gear

Tasty Head Gear Many of you will have come across, or even own, products by BUFF®, the Spanish company that makes head and neckwear for motorcyclists and other outdoor activists. We have been trying out some of the range dedicated to Man of the Moment Marc Marquez…

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hat’s a BUFF®then??

Well, many years ago, motorcyclists soon realised that any small gap in your clothing let in disproportionate amounts of drafty air as they whizzed along. This was particularly noticeable in the area between the bottom of the helmet and the top of the jacket. Not only does the wind whistle annoyingly into this gap but other nasties, wasps etc, have a habit of sneaking into your lid or jacket unannounced. Annoying!

So the clever motorbike kit inventing people came up with products that fit, look good and do a top job and have a range to suit all seasons.

Smart. Not only are BUFF® products an essential piece of bike kit, they are very handy off the bike as well. Check out the numerous ways that BUFF® headwear can be utilised on the website.

NICK WENT FOR THE MM ANTZ BALACLAVA. Now, I like a balaclava in the winter, you get a great seal from the top of your head through to the jacket and they are really effective against any cold draughts. The Marc Marquez 18

version is super thin and extremely comfortable whilst retaining the wind stopping features. The high performance microfibre wicks away any moisture whilst keeping out the windchill. It’s the perfect under helmet accessory.

The Balaclava version costs £22, not cheap, but a great bit of kit as it will last a lot longer than budget options.

DEBBIE CHOSE THE MM WORLD CHAMPION BUFF® I am a collector of BUFF® Headwear and over the years I have bought quite a few. I never got bored with them as there are always new styles being launched for me to buy and this season is no different.

The new range from BUFF® will suit most tastes, but probably the most popular one will be the Marc Marquez collection. He is probably the best rider to come into MotoGP for quite some years, so having a collection that celebrates this young talent seems only right.

What I like about the BUFF® range is that they are so well made

and the material is great quality; however many times you wash them they seem to get better with age. The Marc Marquez Collection has 5 different styles in the range and I have the MM World Champion BUFF® which retails at £16.00. The colours are a great mixture of earthy orange, brown and black. The original multifunctional BUFF® is so soft it can be used in so many different ways, I love using mine as a hair band when walking around at shows. Check out the YouTube video where BUFF® show you just how many different ways you can wear your headwear. Now, there are other neck warmers out there which are cheaper but I really believe that the price you pay for an Original BUFF® is worth it, I have some that are in their teenage years that I still use.

The quality of the microfibre material helps to give thermal insulation but it manages moisture. BUFF® headwear has Polygiene odour control which helps to keep the BUFF® smelling fresh for longer and so you can wear it several times before it needs washing.

I have a BUFF® that I use for track days and, of course, I need to have a one for all the different helmets I have so they match, and for winter riding as well as summer. I am looking forward to the summer not having to wear thermals and winter jackets, but whatever the weather I am always wearing a BUFF® of some sort. It is a good testimonial to their products that the BUFF® range can work for all conditions.

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KIT UP FOR SPRING

Bull-it Bondi SR6 Jeans

One of the fastest selling items at motorcycle shows are protective jeans.

As motorcycling increasingly becomes a leisure activity, comfort versus protection is always an important issue. We try jeans on for size.

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eeling comfortable off the bike can be as vital in kit selection as when riding the machine. Over the last 20 years casual motorcycle clothing has utilised the latest material technologies to provide us with products that work well both on and off the bike.

One of the big names in this market is Bull-it Jeans, so we took a closer look at their products and how they perform day to day.

Bull-it base their jean textile technology around Covec material.

Now wandering around the various motorbike shows and chatting to the distributors and manufacturers about their products really does provide you with an array of baffling and sometimes contradictory information. So, ultimately, you have to your own research and decide what works best for you.

COVEC’S FEATURES Approved to CE level 2 ●● Extremely low thermal transfer ie when your sliding on your backside, a lot of heat is generated and you want as little as this transferred to your skin! ●● High abrasion and cut resistance, you don’t want them shredding as you slide for obvious reasons. ●● High melting point ●● High chemical resistance and extremely low moisture regain, meaning regular washing and bleaches, sweat etc have minimal effect on the integrity of the material.

Safety wise, the Bondi SR6 Bull-it jeans have a 60% coverage of Covec, a 6 second abrasion ●●

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resistance time, they are triple stitched and have pockets for knee and hip armour.

On the comfort front, the jeans are naturally breathable with their own internal micro climate! So they are warm in winter, cool in summer, wick away moisture and are treated to be water repellent.

This treatment can be repeated if the effect diminishes over time. This is an important feature as jeans can be the perfect item for short tours where you want to travel light, be protected and stroll around when you stop on the way. Whipping waterproofs on and off every time a cloud appears is a pain, but if you have some degree of weather protection that will be a great bonus.

Personally I find protective jeans great for the daily trip to work, meaning I have as little changing to do as possible before and after work and if nipping out for a trip to the bank. Grab your jacket, helmet and gloves and off you go!

I ordered a pair of the Bondi SR6 in a regular blue and the sizing was spot on compared with normal jeans, something that has not always been the case with protective jeans. They are plain but stylish, very well made and extremely comfortable both on and off the bike. This can be an issue as jeans can be loose when walking around but tight when riding, not the case with these bad boys!

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Do your own research into these products and see what suits your riding requirements best, but certainly take a good look at Bull-it’s range, in terms of quality, value and style they are well up there.

I will be using my Bondi SR6 pair extensively this year so will see how they perform in differing conditions and environments.

Bull-it jeans can be obtained from Helmet City, Tatsfield and branches of Infinity Motorcycles.

The men’s Bondi SR6 will cost you around £130.

THE LADIES’ RANGE The main dilemma for summer riding is to find the perfect pair of jeans that will protect you whilst riding but also keep you cool whilst walking around in the summer sun.

I was introduced to Bull-it jeans early this year and I was able to see the extensive range they have developed with this main dilemma in mind. The new ladies’ range of jeans looked like the right mix of protection, comfort and breathability. There is nothing worse than getting to a show and walking around all day being uncomfortable and too hot.

In the past I have had other jeans that became heavy and too hot whilst not on the bike. Of course bike jeans are never going to be as comfortable as normal everyday jeans purely because of the lining needed to protect us if the worst was to happen but the weight of the Covec Bull-it jeans is much lighter due to the breathable lining.

It is very confusing if you ask what are the best jeans and you will get different answers from different manufacturers, so how do you choose between them?

You could go by the look, the price, or the tech.

Ah, the technology, but who really understands it?

Every manufacturer tells you that their product is the best. So the customer has to go with what they think suits their needs and then their budget.

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off the bike as well as on. I went with the Bull-it ladies SR6 Carbon jeans; sizes go up to a 22 but the sizes are generous. Size is really important as some jeans I cannot get in to even though I am usually a size 16 to 18 in high street shops. I ordered a size up but they do fit beautifully if a little big on the waist, but I just wear them with a belt.

On the bike they felt great; there is enough stretch in them to move with you and leaning forward doesn’t leave me with a gap at the back. They are comfortable walking around and they didn’t feel too thick.

The Ladies SR6 Carbon jeans are black with a straight leg, they have a degree of stretch and they have pockets for you to add armour if you wish.

I have tested them on a couple of different bikes from a Harley to my SV and both riding positions felt comfortable wearing the Bull-it jeans.

I will most definitely be getting another pair of these jeans. I have my eyes on the SR4 Slate.

The Bull-it Ladies SR6 Carbons are so comfortable and at a really competitive retail price of £129.99 they are an affordable price too.

They have the protection that I need when out riding. I would never ride in regular jeans but last summer I was tempted as my other jeans were just too thick once off the bike.

Now I have these Bull-it black jeans that I shall be wearing as much as the British Summer allows me to.

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OUT OF (SOUTH) AFRICA Mark and Carole Stone explore South Africa by motorbike, unfortunately not on his Tiger….

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n a gloomy cowshed at the BMF tail end show in Peterborough, I was chatting to Alex Jackson of Kaapstad motorcycle tours South Africa.

Our usual topic of conversation was touring and biking around the UK, South America and South Africa, and of course how nobody seems to be very interested in buying gear or booking holidays due to the onset of winter.

I was pondering about my next holiday when Alex said “It’s about time you and Carole came out to Africa with me. I’m planning a new tour that includes Swaziland, Lethoso and riding through the game reserves on our bikes. It’s never been done before”.

“Are you mad?” I said “what, Rhinos, Giraffes, Hippos and motorcycles, not sure about that”.

Then the penny dropped, this could be great, I’ll ring the wife. Carole didn’t really hesitate at all, she said “that sounds good, go for it”.

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arrived. The flight to Johannesburg is about eleven hours, and with the excellent service and plenty of wine from South African Airways, and only one hour’s time difference, we arrived in great shape, around 9am. We were promptly ferried to our hotel and settled in instantly.

The first day was free to check out the bikes, I had a BMW R 1200 GS – just the job. After that the rest of the day was free to go and explore the city.

In the afternoon we found ourselves booking a trip and we were on the bus heading for Soweto. After a tour of the township we were dropped off and left in the hands of one of the local guides for a walk around the streets.

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After our walk we visited Nelson Mandela’s House and the apartheid museum.

That’s an eye opener but well worth a look. A good place to see is the monument which holds the 10 pillars of freedom charter. Such hopeful ideals which held so much promise. So much has changed and yet in many ways poverty is still the biggest divider of race.

Day two we are loaded and ready to go. The first leg is to Golden Gate National Park, about 320k. Once we had battled the rush hour traffic leaving Jo’burg heading south east, the countryside opens out and the roads are brilliant, instant freedom.

A superb ride through the plains and townships with hardly any traffic at all. As we arrived into Golden Gate the sun was setting and the colours of the mountains and cliffs were amazing. The hotel couldn’t have been more isolated, it was perfect in every way.

As soon as we chucked the bags in the room, Alex thrust a map of the park in my hand and said “right go now before it gets dark, there are two loops of single track road cutting through the mountains”. This was our first escape on our own. I managed to round up three of the others John, Andy and Chris. Another brilliant dusk ride, the light was cutting through the peaks and valleys with lines so sharp that at times they didn’t look real, such vivid reds and oranges. This was to be our first real encounter with the local wildlife. From out of nowhere came a large bison who thought it would be a great idea to race the bike at about 40mph. He was right next to us for about 80 yards then cut straight across the bows up on to a ridge. Then he stopped and stared us out. I think maybe this was just a game but it really got

the adrenalin going.

Up on the ridge we found a vulture hide. As Carole wandered off to investigate I scanned the plains for anything else. ”Can you see anything?” said Andy.

“Yeah baboons I think” after he picked himself up off the floor from laughing, Andy said “I don’t think so” mmmm maybe it’s the light. By this time it was getting quite dark, so we headed back to the hotel....

As I was unloading the bike Carole was in the room, I could hear her laughing, Wassup? As I chucked the panniers on the bed, on the back of the door was a large

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notice...PLEASE LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS OR THE BABOONS WILL STEAL EVERYTHING. So I wasn’t going mad, I did see them on the plain.

The next day we headed out through the park, brilliant riding with abundant wildlife. Zebra, Antelope, Kudu and of course loads of baboons. Again, superb roads with mountain ranges in every direction. Leaving the Free State and heading into KwazuluNatal it gets more isolated. This is riding heaven for me.

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long as the tanks are full and there is plenty of water on board I’m happy.

We headed north west on to an unmade road for about an hour and arrived at Rorke’s Drift . Well I suppose most of us have seen the film Zulu, but when you get there it has quite a feeling all of its own. There is absolutely nothing around at all, totally isolated.

Makes you wonder why we wanted it. Everybody seemed to split up and explore it on their own.

When you think just 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the garrison against an intense assault by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu Warriors, with walls only around 6ft high, this was quite an achievement.

We left the garrison and headed for our hotel a stunning thatched hotel on the Buffalo river. An interesting evening, talking with our host, an English ex-army guy, who told us more interesting facts about the battle and the area of countryside around us.

In the morning we set off for about a 330k ride further north for a two night stop in Swaziland. We reached the border early afternoon, and after getting our passports stamped and the bikes licensed we were away. The best way to pass the time at border crossings is a photo shoot with the guards. They do love a photo session in Africa. It’s amazing how the geography changes to tropical like almost instantly.

We arrived at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. This was to be our home for the next two days, staying in traditional beehive huts and free to explore the park. The first stop was the bar. I found it a little bit intimidating trying to enjoy a cold beer with two or three crocks staring at us from the lake, but safe in the knowledge of a three foot wall round us. I was a little bit more relaxed, until I wandered round outside and discovered that the wall finished twenty feet away and the crocks could just amble their way into the bar at anytime. Talking to one of the rangers I said “how often do they escape into the bar.”

“Mmmm” he said “can’t really remember but we normally just shoo them back in to the lake.” Ok we’ll be off then.

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John Colyer’s birthday so a little more alcohol was required than normal, that always helps with the sleeping.

The next morning we packed up and headed northwest to the border back into South Africa and up towards the Kruger. This is where the wildlife really takes off. As we approached the park I caught sight of three giraffe running beside us. It was one of those double take moments, by the time I’d nearly knocked Carole off the back of the bike with excitement and stopped, they were disappearing into the bush.

Arriving at the gates of our next park we were escorted straight to our lodges.

In the car parking area was a Ford Sierra with every panel dented or pushed in. There was a woman loading the boot, yes all the usual woman driver jokes and mocking. She smiled and said you will be meeting Dennis later and then drove off. In case you are wondering, Dennis is a large male rhino with attitude who has a whole story of his own. Growing up in the park a number of years ago he was shot at and hit through the 28

nose by a poacher after his horn.

After this incident his attitude changed, now Dennis likes to ram everything and anything; cars, trucks, other rhinos etc, (he is particularly fond of silver Ford Sierras). This was a little daunting because in a couple of hours we were going to be allowed to ride our bike through the park with no protection.

At dusk we took as much weight off the bikes as possible, the tracks are a bit rough so it made life a bit easier. Within four of five hundred metres we were approached by a pair of rhinos, who circled us for what seemed like ages, then a very large rhino and baby. Please don’t let this be Dennis I said, but we were safe, Dennis was reported to be miles away, by another ranger.

Soon we were followed by giraffe and lots of Kudu, antelope and warthogs. The perfect evening with the sun going down looking across the ranges to Mozambique it was time to return to the camp.

“That’s good Carole” I said, “no sign of Dennis”. We then jumped into the 4X4 for a quick night drive, rounded the first corner and came face to face with guess who? Yes

Dennis. He stared us out and then charged straight at us at full speed hitting the exact spot where I was sitting, lifting the wheels off the ground. The power of this animal is amazing, as soon as he turned away the ranger put his foot down and we were out of there like a shot.

The next morning we headed for Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre.

They have a fantastic selection of rescued animals and if you are brave enough they will let you in with the big cats and vultures.

The next ride is back to Johannesburg via Dullstroom.

Interesting hotel, pack your woollies it was cold in them hills.

Lots of great scenery and very Highland like hills. Again, brilliant riding and fast roads.

On arrival in Jo’burg we packed up and boarded our flight to Cape Town, around a three hour trip.

Cape Town it has to be said is possibly the most versatile and welcoming cities I have ever visited. The backdrop of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean is awe inspiring.

We wasted no time the next day, it was straight up Table Mountain, and a complete tour of the city.

Day two we hit the road and headed to Cape Point, a good eight hour round trip. Penguin watching and lunch at Simon’s Town is a must.

Our next quest was to head up the east coast to Hermanus whale watching. This stunning coastal road is not to be missed, the undulating twists and curves of the road is second to none. Sitting in the cafe having lunch and watching pilot whales breaching just a couple of hundred metres from the shore is a jaw dropping experience and finished the tour to perfection.

Many thanks to our friend Alex Jackson Kaapstad Motorcycle Tours.

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OFF-ROAD SUPPORT

RIDERS FOR HEALTH Discover the life-saving work of Riders for Health on the off-road adventure of a lifetime

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iders for Health was born in the world of motorcycling. Founded by former racer Andrea Coleman, her husband Barry and American MotoGP star Randy Mamola, the charity aims to use the vehicle we all love, the motorcycle, to change lives in Africa.

They are tackling one of the most overlooked barriers to delivering health care – a lack of reliable, well maintained transport. Working across seven African countries, Riders for Health manage and maintain motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles so that health workers are able to reach even the

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most remote communities with life-saving health care. So far the organisation is helping ensure health care reaches over fourteen million people in Africa, sometimes for the first time.

At the heart of Riders’ work is the motorcycle, and the motorcycle of choice for the rugged African terrain is the Yamaha AG200. Tough, lightweight and easy to maintain, these ‘farm bikes’ are perfectly suited to the rocky, sandy tracks and animal paths that make up the majority of roads in rural Africa.

But in this tricky terrain, motorcycle maintenance is essential – and this is key to Riders’ work. Their

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teams of mechanics service the bikes every four to six weeks to fix problems before they cause an expensive breakdown. Health workers are also trained how to ride and maintain the bikes correctly to keep them in top condition.

This unique approach to maintenance is costeffective, keeps bikes running for longer and most importantly means that rural communities are not left without health care simply because of a broken-down motorcycle.

Gerald Sibisi is a Riders for Health mechanic in the Southern Province of Zambia, he regularly rides out from his base in Livingstone to service motorcycles for health workers. He says: ‘People out there think no one can reach them.

They have lost hope. When all of a sudden a small bike appears out of the bush with someone carrying all the medicines they need - it is an amazing feeling.’

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chance to see this for themselves. Riders for Health run sponsored off-road adventure rides across Zambia and The Gambia called Experience Africa.

These rides are open to anyone interested in finding out more about the organisation’s work, at the same time as making a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the African bush.

The Zambia ride, which takes place annually in May, takes riders from Lusaka in the North to Livingstone in the South, visiting the very health workers and communities who are supported by Riders for Health.

Riders use the same Yamaha AG200s as the health workers, as they ride into the spectacular heart of Zambia, home to Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi river and stunning wildlife.

Phil Clarke took part in an Experience Africa ride in 2012, he says, “The ride will remain with me forever.

The dusty red trails, the deep sand ruts, the big smiles on the children’s faces, the slow African time and the mighty AG200.”

This year, Riders for Health have also launched a brand new ride to visit their flagship programme in The Gambia. This trip takes riders from the bustling coast to the beautiful East of the country, along the banks of the river Gambia. In this small West African country, Riders for Health manage and maintain the 32

ministry of health’s entire fleet of over 300 health care vehicles, making it the first country in Africa to have complete universal health coverage. This means every single person in The Gambia now has reliable access to health care.

Riders for Health have been running their Experience Africa expeditions since 2012 and in the past have been joined by some of the biggest stars of motorsport, including Spanish MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista, and former MotoGP legend Randy Mamola.

The thirteen-time grand-prix winner and co-founder of Riders for Health said, “It is amazing to see that the machine that gives us all so much pleasure, the motorcycle, is having such a huge impact on people’s lives in Africa. The Riders for Health Experience Africa ride is sure to be a life-changing experience.”

If you would like to find out more about the Experience Africa rides and how to take part visit www.riders-experience.org. To find out more about Riders for Health visit www.riders.org or follow @ ridersforhealth on Twitter.

EXPERIENCE AFRICA RIDE DATES Zambia 2015: 29 April – 7 May The Gambia 2015: 1-8 December Zambia 2016: 27 April – 5 May April-May 2015 • South East Biker Magazine

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LOCAL TEAMS

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SHR Team SHR are a motorcycle racing team based in Newhaven that compete in the Bemsee MRO Minitwins championship, a championship for twin cylinder road based motorcycles that takes place across the UK.

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ider Stuart Hill, started his racing career in karting and stock cars until the age of 18, at which point he decided to have a go at pit bike racing and his passion for two wheels grew from there. Stu moved to bikes in 2012, racing an Aprilia RS 125 at various events across the South East, before doing the same again in 2013, this time on a Yamaha R6. In 2014 the decision was made to go forward with a full 34

season at club level. Due to the highly competitive nature and high popularity of the Minitwins series, the choice was made to start there. A second hand road bike was purchased, swiftly stripped and rebuilt to spec.

Like most runners in the Minitwins championship, we run a stock powered Suzuki SV650 with standard running gear and chassis.

Changes can be made to fairings, fork springs and oil, rear shock, brake discs and pads, levers, clip-on handlebars and rear sets. All bike preparation work has been carried out by the team at their home in Sussex. A huge thank you has to go to the great guys at R4 Paint and Body for providing fantastic paint work support.

The 2014 season started with a bang and saw Stu qualifying in the top 5 at the first round of the season at the team’s local track, Brands Hatch. As their debut weekend

unfolded things progressed even further and saw the team record two podium finishes from four races. Following on from their successful start to the season, the team grew in confidence and during the third round at Silverstone, Team SHR recorded their first race win. A second win followed shortly at Donington in June. Stu carried this fine form through to the end of the season to eventually finish third in the series, collecting 18 podium finishes along the way.

The pit crew supporting Stu this year will remain the same as the successful season of 2014. Nutrition and social media will be covered

by Tim Schooley, who this year will enter a select few rookie races himself. Tim is also the acting Team Director for formal events and communication on behalf of the team. Alex Lee, the Technical Lead, is also an avid rider, and provides excellent scientific insight and mechanical expertise for the team.

The team fleet of Renault Trafic MK1 campervans will receive some small yet significant upgrades for 2015. In order to guarantee hot food, the mobile cafe “Pierre” has received a remote-filler LPG tank that can be brimmed prior to each race weekend. Both Pierre and rider’s campervan “Rene” will soon receive CB radios for convoy communication after a few onthe-road hiccups (and the obvious banter that will result from them!).

Lastly, we will be utilising a 2-bike trailer for the wet and dry bikes.

Bike: 2006 Suzuki SV 650 Chassis: Race Tech Emulators and springs, Nitron Rear Shock Engine: Tuned to regulation Power 72 HP Brakes: EBC Race pads, Standard Master Cylinder and Callipers Controls: Jap4Performance ClipOn bars, Race Rear Sets

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TEAM SHR ’55 CLUB’ You can sponsor the Sussex based motorcycle racing team for as little as £55 for the entire season.

How do you fancy being part of a National Championship Motorcycle Racing team in 2015? Team SHR are looking to get your business involved in their racing project!

We have managed to secure a bike for the season along with a growing number of fantastic technical sponsors including huge household name brands such as Hel Performance Parts. But this is only enough to get

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the bike ready to race, – we still need the funding to get the bike to each of the ten rounds this season. As such we are offering your business a chance to join us on the grid by joining the Team SHR ’55 Club’ For this one off donation towards our 2015 racing effort, you would receive; your company name on a banner in our pit awning at all MRO championship rounds across the UK, your company name and web link on the Team SHR website, regular emails from the team updating you on our progress throughout the season (you’re part of the team now!) plus 55% discount on Team SHR + Flags&Lights merchandise and mentions on the team’s very active Social Media outlets for you and your company.

This makes it a fantastic opportunity for you to advertise your business across the South East and the UK at a very affordable price.

If you feel you cannot manage the £55 but would really like to help then all support would be greatly appreciated, as we welcome any donations however big or small to help Stu & Team SHR stay on track.

Please visit our website at www.stuarthillracing. co.uk for more information on the team and to register your interest in supporting Stu and the team. ‘Like’ Team SHR on Facebook and follow @Team_SHR or @SuperStu18 on Twitter for regular updates.

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TALAN RACING

TALAN RACING

A couple of years ago we published an article on The Bike Experience (www.tbex.co.uk), a motorcycle charity that enables disabled and injured riders to do what they enjoy the most…ride a motorcycle. The project was started by Talan Skeels-Piggins, himself severely injured in a motorcycle accident and paralysed from the chest down. Here is what Talan is up to now….

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brief background first; after being an active PE teacher and ex Royal Navy officer, Talan was involved in a serious bike accident.

He was only given a 30% chance of survival but eventually fought back to compete for the GB team in the Paralympics. He went on to win medals in various top winter sports events.

In 2008 Talan set himself the goal of competing against able bodied motorcycle racers, finally achieving this in 2012, with many battles along the way just to get a rideable, qualifying machine and convincing the ACU he was fit to hold a race licence.

“Completing my first race was quite simply the best day I have ever had, beating the feeling of attending 2010 Paralympics, becoming European Champion and everything else that had gone on in my life. After that race I was able to compete in two other race meets in 2012, Cadwell Park and Mallory Park, at the end of which I was placed 12th out of 37 competitors in the Minitwin series. With Club Thundersport I continued racing Minitwins in the 2013 season, competed in four race weekends and finished 8th out of 30 competitors.

“I have also competed as part of a three man team at Assen in a three hour endurance race. The other two riders were also paraplegics, and we became the world’s first paraplegic endurance race team.

Although not securing a finish, we demonstrated to many other racers that we were a team that meant business (I crashed out of the race whilst in 20th place, from a start grid of 40 teams). It was a miracle I survived the crash in which I shattered my right femur, left fibula/tibia, left foot, and broke my pelvis and left knee plateau. My left leg was nearly amputated, but luckily it’s still there! “ 36

Talan’s determination and achievements have been an inspiration to many and, as a result, many disabled and injured riders have taken the opportunity to ride and even race.

The race team this year is sponsored by McMillan Williams solicitors, who recognise that the motivation shown by Talan shows not only those with a disability, but all of us that goals are achievable if we are prepared to put in enough effort and hard work. R&G and Held are also backing Talan’s team’s efforts.

This year Talan Racing is competing in the Mini twins with Bemsee and Thundersport.

We team has four riders, The three in wheelchairs are Talan Skeels-Piggins, Elfed Weaver, and Steve Jones. Our above knee leg amputee is Louis Bartlett.

In the garage the engineering team consists of Dan Beighton from DB Racing, and joining him is Will Swift another above knee amputee.

Ryan Savage will be our crew chief.

Simon Darnton, www.simondarnton.com, is the team’s performance coach and specialises in the psychology of racing.

Andy Ibbott, the founder of the CSS and author of MotoGP Performance Riding, is working with the team on technical skills.

Our sponsors are McMillan William Solicitors as main sponsors, HM Racing (performance set up), JHS Racing, (tyres and parts), AR Racing (Tyres and fitting), HelloBlue (custom vehicle wrapping), Lemonade.co.uk (Team wear), GetGeared (providing our consumables, chains, parts, oils), R&G crash protection, HELD leathers (bespoke leather suits). Each rider also brings in personal sponsors.

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For South East Biker Track Days contact: debs@southeastbiker.co.uk If you have an event you would like listed then email: nick@southeastbiker.co.uk.

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