Motor Cycle Monthly - November 2013 - Full Edition

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Clinging to the bright red tank of Enfield’s lovely new Continental GT cafe racer (see p16), blatting through London – not a bad way to round off your first week in a new job. Hello. I’m John. As you’ll find out over the coming months, I get pretty excited about most things, but more than anything I get very excited about bikes.

From the Sym Jet scooter I used to run around town, through the rattly old Honda Dominator, a rebuilt Honda CBR600, Yamaha Fazer 1000 or the Ducati Monster S4 that I regret selling with all my heart, they were all great because they’re bikes!

The new Enfield makes less than 30bhp, but it has so much personality you just can’t help but grin. Shortly after riding it I bumped into Jon, the proud owner of a brand new Continental GT. He’d bought it from Haywards Motorcycles in Cambridge after a ride on their demo bike: “I absolutely love it – the way the factory has captured the original GT’s lines, but wrapped it all up in a modern package. I’m looking forward to scratching around my local back roads… big smiles all round with this one!”

And that’s the point of bikes… having fun, whether you’re commuting, touring, exploring or simply out for a Sunday blast.

Regardless of what you ride, where you ride, or how you ride, here at MCM we want to share the excitement we all feel for a life on two-wheels, which is why we want more of YOUR opinion in the paper. This month we’ve introduced a reader panel on page 46 – check it out, and why not sign up to be involved?

One of the tips that came up a lot from our panel this time was to use a V2 sponge from Visorvision. We figured that if they’re that good, we should try some. And then we thought we should let you try some too. So Carli persuaded Visorvision to give us 50 to

Contributors Carli ann SmiTH track tests the CB500f Staff writer for MCM and our sister mag, Twist & Go, Carli’s been riding since she was just 12. Earlier in her career she worked with BMW and its WSBK team, as well as HarleyDavidson UK. If she’s not testing bikes, she’s at a club meet or a social rideout.

Jon PearSon wants you on a dirt bike Jonathan ‘JP’ Pearson has spent half his waking life riding and competing on bikes – from club to international level on- and offroad as well as working as a motorcycle journalist. Currently freelance JP also instructs at the BMW Off Road Skills course.

give away. Head over to our page: facebook.com/MotorCycleMonthly – and hit ‘like’... it’s a great place to chat with us and like-minded bikers about, well, bikes! When we’ve got plenty of you on board, we’ll post the competition (so get your mates signed up too). Can’t wait to win? Our friends at visorvision.co.uk have also given us an exclusive discount: Buy a “Special offer box” of six sponges and pay just £14 instead of £21.

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roland Brown rides the Z1000SX Roland has been testing bikes for a living since 1982. He contributes to mags and websites in 20 countries, and has written 12 motorcycle books. A former international level racer, he has tested everything from classics to factory MotoGP bikes.

Tony CarTer enjoys the new Harley As seen on Eurosport’s coverage of British Superbike and World Superbike, Tony’s the editor of our sister mag, Motorcycle Sport and Leisure, and has been riding bikes for almost 30 years. He currently owns a Suzuki RGV250 and a Yamaha YZR500.

STeve roSe invites you into his shed A high mileage road rider and hugely experienced motorcycle journalist, Steve’s one of the UK’s most trusted road testers, having ridden bikes for over 30 years. From choppers to an RC30, he’s owned pretty much every bike you can dream of.

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Ethanol in fuel: what you need to know now There’s a lot of concern right now about the quality of our bikes’ lifeblood, but how does it really affect your machine? John Milbank’s beginner’s guide to chemistry gives you the facts…

You put petrol in your bike and it burns it – that’s all you need to know, right? In an ideal world, yes, but as our sister magazine Classic Motorcycle Mechanics recently reported, the 5% ethanol content of fuels could be causing all kinds of problems.

Basically, ethanol is a renewable fuel made from corn with a very high Research Octane Number (RON) that’s popular in some US racing classes.

Because it’s renewable, governments around the world are bringing in legislation that it should be mixed with our petrol. Sounds great, but besides being suspected of causing blood cancer, it’s also highly corrosive.

Ethanol is the stuff that gets you drunk. It reacts with oxygen to produce acetic acid, and unlike most of the chemicals in your fuel, it’s also hygroscopic, which means it loves to absorb water. If left, it can become saturated with water, which then starts to corrode your fuel system (including that nice big steel fuel tank). It gets worse the older your bike is: it’s vicious stuff when it comes to glass fibre tanks (it eats the lining), it nibbles away at aluminium, and it perishes rubber pipes, diaphragms and O-rings.

Currently, while not all fuel suppliers are happy to give out the ingredients of their products, most of their juices are now at the 5% mixture. We were due to see E10 (a 10% ethanol mix) on the forecourts alongside regular fuels by now, but the government has asked

Above: Mark Brewin, engineer, mechanic and tuning genius.

Right: Being aware of your fuel’s chemistry could prolong the life of your engine. suppliers to delay the introduction after research showed the problems faced by owners of older vehicles.

We know that vehicles can be designed to run on the new fuel, and BMW issued this statement back in 2007: “BMW Motorrad has no objection to the use of Spark Ignition (SI) engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol, and imposes no warranty restrictions.” So while some manufacturers are ready, the average bikers like us with older machines may have to think carefully.

We spoke to Mark Brewin at BSD Performance (bsd.uk.com) – one of the UK’s top tuning and race development

companies – to get his opinion: “You can’t sugar coat this: it’s a nightmare. I work on 30-35 GSX-R1000 engines every year, but the ones that come from the USA, where their fuel is really nasty, have valves caked in crap when I take them out. At the moment, the 5% ethanol content over here is bearable, but only if you take precautions.

“It’s not such an issue with the sealed fuel-injection systems of modern bikes, but once you get back to carburettors, you’ve got to be careful. If your bike’s got carbs then you don’t want it laid up for more than a month. I had an older Fireblade in recently, and had to throw the carbs out, they were that gummed-

up and corroded. Even injected bikes suffer – I’ve got one in today that’s been left for about a year and just won’t start.

“Besides the corrosive problems of ethanol, your bike will often run lean (which means it’s not getting enough fuel in the air/fuel mixture squirted into the cylinders). A lean bike can, at best, run a little roughly, or not feel like it has as much go as it used to. At worst, it can melt. It’s not always a problem, but some bikes run quite lean out of the factory to meet emissions laws, so a leaner fuel can be more of an issue.

It’s also worth being extra vigilant on tuned bikes.

So, with Mark’s expert advice, here

are the five things you should do to keep your bike running sweet: 1. Stick to the best fuels. Mark’s experience with stripping hundreds of motors every year is that the better the fuel, the less the damage. You’ll also get better economy from the 97 RON ‘Super’ unleadeds, but only after you’ve got used to them, and stopped giving it such a handful.

2. Use Silkolene Pro FST. If you do need to store your bike, Mark’s found that this additive can help. It’s also great for curing carb icing, as MCM’s editor found out with his old Honda Dominator.

3. Drain it. Older bikes with carbs can be fairly easily drained of fuel, so empty the tank and run the bike until it’s dry. You can also spray a very fine oil mist into the tank to help keep the oxides off.

4. Check it. Keep a close eye on your fuel pipes, and regularly check they’re secure (Mark’s had Ducatis in with pipes falling off ). How does your bike feel? If it’s not performing like it used to, get it checked by an expert. A session on a dyno isn’t just for those looking for more power – it’s also a great way to get the very best out of the fuel mixture.

5. Ride it! If you ever needed a good excuse to get out on your bike, this is it. Keeping the fuel moving through the system will prevent it getting a chance to saturate with water and gum up the injectors or needles.

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The most extreme all-rounder?

See the latest bikes, kit and action at Motorcycle Live

The NEC, Birmingham, November 23 to December 1

WITH no less than 28 manufacturers offering you the chance to check out their new machinery, this year’s show, can’t be missed.

There are more than 180 exhibitors, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re on a classic, a 10-year-old commuter, or the latest sports bike, there’s something for everyone.

Along with the retail stands, offering the very best in kit, accessories, products and services, there are 17 free features to get involved in! Bring the family – kids from as young as two can race on the Kiddimoto fun track. From five to 10 years old, they can receive first-class instruction on a Kuberg electric bike, and if they’re 11 and up, there’s the Rookie Ride – 20 minutes of tutoring on a Yamaha Jog RR scooter.

Tickets are available in advance, or on the door. Check out www.motorcyclelive.co.uk for more details, or turn to page 7 for your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets up for grabs.

IT WOULD be easy to pigeonhole KTM’s incredible new Super Duke 1290 as a hooligan’s dream. With streetfighter styling, a 1301cc V2 engine, and boasts of ‘wheelies in third and fourth when you push it’, it’s perhaps not the first choice for a long weekend with the partner.

Dig a little deeper however, and it seems the Austrian manufacturer has acknowledged that not everyone will be backing the new street bike into corners like a crazed supermotard.

A claimed 180bhp in a 189kg bike

should be kept under control with an advanced, lean-angle aware traction control system. Radial brakes provide impressive stopping power, but they’re tamed by a combined ABS developed with Bosch.

KTM boast that its new slipper clutch reduces rear wheel chatter under heavy braking, but the hydraulic unit is also apparently light enough for single finger use, making long journeys through traffic more enjoyable. KTM also assures us that, while the footpegs put the rider in a ‘focused’ riding position, it’s one that

won’t exhaust after hours of cruising.

The bike’s supposedly designed for ‘people who can’t stop having fun’, and the optional sat nav bracket, stainless steel exhaust system and streamlined luggage certainly suggest a bike that could be almost as comfortable screaming around an exotic foreign racetrack as it is taking a couple on a great ride over there.

The Super Duke’s far from being a sports-tourer, but we’ll find out more when we ride it in next month’s issue, free from your local dealer, club or biker’s cafe.

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The first bike with an iPhone dashboard THE Electric Mobility Company has announced the launch of the Xkuty One, the first fully iPhone integrated electric bike.

Thanks to the Xkuty app, available free from the Apple App Store, your iPhone becomes the control panel of the two-wheeled machine and allows you to set the top speed, power curve, select various acceleration styles and even adjust the battery consumption.

Not only can you control the 46kg bike while you’re on it, it will even detect if your Xkuty has fallen over, and call a number of your choice – cue panicking mums as they get an automated call!

Carlos Felipe, CEO of The Electric Mobility Company says: “Xkuty was born from our belief that we need to change the way we travel. The objective was to develop an affordable, intuitive and simple alternative to the more traditional urban transportation.”

The Xkuty is available on a waiting list for around £2360 from the company’s Spanish website: www.xkuty.com

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Adventure gain as BMW cranks up the power

BMW has now added the excellent liquid-cooled engine from the R 1200 GS to its popular Adventure model.

Compared to the GS, the Adventure gains an additional 20mm of spring travel, and a modified trailing arm which gives the bike 10mm more ground clearance than the previous Adventure.

Switchable ABS and traction control now feature, with road and rain modes, as well as the option to tune the bike’s handling for more offroad use.

BMW C EVOLUTION’S SET TO ENTER PRODUCTION The Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany saw BMW take the wraps off its latest two-wheel offering, the electric BMW C Evolution scooter which produces a peak of 47hp.

Its liquid-cooled electric motor is electrically limited to a top speed of 75mph. There are four modes to choose from depending on your requirements: road, eco pro, sail and dynamic.

Information will be provided to the rider on the large colour display, which shows current battery status, speed, average consumption and the remaining range in kilometres (taking into account the selected ride mode). It even features heated handlebar grips.

For more information visit the website: www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk

Win tickets to Motorcycle Live 2013 If you’re as excited as us about the fantastic new bikes coming up, you want to try some of the free events, or you simply want to grab yourself a bargain, enter our competition now for your chance to go to Motorcycle Live for free.

We’ve got five pairs of tickets to give away, valid on any day of the show. To enter, simply tell us how many FREE live features there will be at Motorcycle Live…

Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2013 are just £17 per adult, £11 for seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16 (kids under five accompanied by a paying adult go free).

Bike parking is free of charge and subject to availability. Reduced car parking cost £8 – subsidised by Motorcycle Live.

To book your tickets, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

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The new V-Strom is set to be Suzuki’s leading adventure model and will feature a 1036cc V-twin engine. Power is confirmed as 98.6bhp @ 8000rpm with torque at 76lb-ft @ 4000rpm.

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Redesigned bodywork, with a taller, adjustable screen and a tilt-adjustable bench seat are claimed to give greater comfort, but it’s the 1170cc Boxer twin lump that will cause the most excitement for touring fans. Power is up 12bhp to 125, with torque jumping almost 10lb-ft to 92.

BMW claims a similar range to the old model, but with a smaller, 30l fuel tank. Prices will be announced at Motorcycle Live, and the bike will be available to buy from March 15, 2014.

For more information visit: www.bmwmotorrad.co.uk

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Suzuki’s MotoGP engineers have been busy developing the completely new traction control system, with five sensors around the bike claimed to give optimum traction with a variety of settings to choose from. The ABS system has been combined with new radially mounted brake calipers to control the power delivery.

Suzuki boasts of 59mpg and a range of 259 miles from the 20 litre fuel tank. Weight has dropped from the new V-Strom too, in at 228kg – a whole 8kg lighter than the original. It won’t be short on accessories either with a whole host of items expected to be announced shortly, including a three-piece luggage set.

Suzuki GB general manager, Paul de Lusignan, told us: “I’m pleased to announce that the new model will be priced around the £10,000 mark, making it one of the most competitively priced models available.”

For information visit: www.suzuki-gb.co.uk

IT’S MAKEOVER TIME FOR TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R

Triumph’s high performance streetfighter, the Speed Triple R has had a makeover. The facelift sees the addition of a matt finish crystal white version to complement the current phantom black model.

The radiator covers have been given a change of colour too and are now finished in diablo red, a scheme that’s followed through on to the wheels which feature red pinstripes.

Riders will also benefit from a colour matched fly screen, belly pan and seat cowl as well as a

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sporty clear rear light unit and black exhaust heat shield.

The bike is powered by the same 133bhp, 1050cc, inline three-cylinder engine as the standard model, but comes with a number of performance enhancements, including Brembo monoblock brakes and Öhlins front and rear suspension, at £10,999. www.triumph.co.uk

YAMAHA GOING THE DISTANCE WITH NEW TOURER

Yamaha has announced the addition of the FJR1300AE, a long-distance tourer which sits between the existing 1300A and AS in the range.

The new model will feature a clutchless gear shift, debuted for the first time last year, as well as the electronically-adjustable suspension system which allows riders to change the SEE IT AT

suspension’s performance from 12-preset options (or a combination of manual settings) to match the road surface and load requirements.

The FJR will be hitting dealers from October onwards and are available in magnetic bronze and midnight black with an RRP of £14,499 + OTR charges. www.yamaha-motor.eu

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FOR SALE... 112 YEARS LATER

An Ariel 345cc Quadricycle will return to exactly the same spot from which it was sold 112 years ago as it looks to change hands again... but this time the price tag could be more than £35,000 rather than 1901’s £110 asking price.

Auction house, Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art, and antiques is known for selling many high profile and high cost items. And the firm’s HQ on New Bond Street will sell the Quadricycle for the second time in 112 years on November 1.

The 2.75bhp Quadricycle has had just three previous owners, the first being Cpt A Loftus Bryan of Borrmount Manor from 1900-1967.

Ariel Motorcycles was established in 1870 and based in Birmingham. It was classed as one of the leading innovators in British Motorcycling and was sold to BSA in 1944... but the Ariel name survived up until 1970.

Ariel built the Quadricycle as a tricycle, offering an optional attachment in the form of a small open carriage, which was either supplied with the tricycle at the time of purchase or as an optional extra after purchase.

TV’s Henry Cole launches custom website

Henry Cole, presenter of The Motorbike Show for ITV and World’s Greatest Motorcycle Riders for the Travel Channel, has launched a brand new website selling custom motorcycle memorabilia, merchandise and clothing – and it’s all specially handpicked.

Check it out at www.angloamerican retro.com

time to go retro with JAwA’S 350

Two-stroke fans have a new machine to set their sights on, as Jawa has added a 350 Retro Solo to its range.

The new model features all the mod-cons such as electric start, a front disc brake as well as an enclosed chain and a claimed 60mpg average from its 17 litre fuel tank.

Its look harks back to the 1970s and comes complete with a red and chrome fuel tank and a traditional style and shape.

Jawa prides itself on making two-strokes and has bucked the trend from many other manufacturers who’ve made the move to four-stroke machines. With a torque of 23.6lb-ft MCM think it sounds great fun and looks forward to testing it soon.

On the road prices start from just £3295 and the bikes are available from F2 Motorcycles Ltd. For information visit: www.jawamotorcycles.co.uk

James Stensel, motorcycle specialist at Bonhams told us: “Once in a while a delightful coincidence occurs which greatly adds to the excitement of a machine.

“How strange to think of this machine surviving over a century to be sold in exactly the same place as all those years ago. If only the machine could speak, what tales it would tell.

“We are delighted to be offering a machine of such excellence, which was Ariel’s ideal.”

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Gear shed KTM LAUNCHES 2014 POWERWEAR RANGE KTM has launched 357 products in its 2014 PowerWear range, including everything from cuckoo clocks to riding gear.

There’s a selection for men, women and children including KTM-branded equipment from Airoh, Alpinestars, Arai, Leatt, Oakley, Ogio, Suomi and Thor.

Whether you want a pair of wellies or a pair of pants, a helmet or a watch, there’s something for everyone: The Dirt-O-Meter rubber boots not only keep your feet dry, they also have a dirt indicator on the side which shows just how high the mud reaches up your legs, or there’s the KTM kids training bike – a great choice for all aspiring racers aged two and over.

The range and a 172 page catalogue is available from UK dealers or online at ktm.com/gb

GIVI ALUMINIUM LUGGAGE

GIVI has launched its Trekker Outback line – a range of cases created especially for riders who like to go off the beaten track. Made of 1.5mm thick aluminium sheet with polymer reinforcing trims and inserts, these boxes should keep your belongings safe and dry. They come in two sizes – 37 litres and 48 litres – and feature the Monokey-Cam side locking system which, GIVI boasts, provides a safe and fast lock with just one key.

RRP: 37 litre – £292.99, 48 litre – £305 Available from: www.givi.co.uk or call 01327 706220

GIVI SMARTPHONE AND GPS HOLDER

Adding to its range of bike accessories, GIVI is now offering holders specially designed for the iPhone 4/4s (and for those without iPhones – handsets of a similar size) and for gadgets with 3.5, 4.3 and 5in screens. Riders can position the gadget on their bikes using a simple lock system, ensuring a secure fit. The holders feature sun visors, vibration absorbing padding, an exit for the power cable and an anti-rain cover to keep your gadget dry.

RRP: S951 (iPhone 4/4S) – £41.10, S952, S952, S954 – £43.68 Available from: www.givi.co.uk or call 01327 706220

Shoei GT Air Wanderer TC-5 Tested by: Carli Ann Smith, staff writer Price: £469.99 Contact: www.shoeiassured.co.uk I love my Shoei GT Air! Ahem, which is to say that I’ve worn it for several months now and come to appreciate its versatility; it doesn’t look out of place if I am doing a track day in a one piece leather suit or if I’m testing a scooter in jeans and a textile jacket. It’s comfortable too – other helmets often dig in and leave me with an attractive red mark straight across my forehead whereas this one fits like a glove.

This is the first in the Japanese company’s range to feature an integrated sunvisor which offers 99% UV protection. Often with these ‘integrated’ items, they’re a pain to try and open/close/move with your gloves on – not this one. It can be used effectively without taking your hands out of your gloves, therefore eliminating the need to pull over and disturb your ride. The padding can be removed and washed easily from the helmet and there are even special little ear pads to help reduce pesky wind noise.You know the annoying draft you tend to get up your chin when riding? There’s

a handy, and amusingly named ‘chin curtain’ which help stops that draft... I also find it good to tuck my neckerchief into, to prevent gaps.

The GT fastens with a double D-ring for the ultimate secure fit, but unlike many other lids, it’s got an emergency quick release system – should the worst happen and you have an accident, once the strap is released or cut, the cheek pads are quickly and easily removed with the lid in place, letting the helmet slide easily off the head.

So, we’ve established the features of the helmet are great and will protect your head, but I personally also think this helmet just looks awesome. I chose the Wanderer TC-5 scheme, which is matt black with some seriously cool looking shimmery light changing painted design on the sides, but there are tons of designs to choose from including red, yellow and other patterned choices. The R&D boys have been busy and the shell has been specially designed to be aerodynamic with the vents in strategic places for maximum airflow, rather than looking naff, they look part of the design as well as being practical.

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KNOX ZERO 2 GLOVE

OXFORD ALL WEATHER RUCKSACK

Available in white and fluro colour options, Oxford’s latest addition in its line of waterproof luggage includes a 25 litre rucksack, with a roll top opening for maximum protection from the elements. Made from tough, tearresistant and waterproof PVC tarpaulin, the bag has a front pocket with a water resistant zip for easy access to smaller items, as well as side pockets made from netting.

The shoulder straps are adjustable and the seams are welded for additional water protection.

RRP: £49.99 Available from: www.oxprod.com

Brand new for this winter, Knox has introduced its waterproof Zero 2 glove.

The membrane is bonded directly to the shell of the gloves, sealing the stitched joints to prevent a build-up of water between the layers of material. While the system doesn’t let water in, it does let moisture out, which should help prevent your hands from getting hot and sweaty. The low profile cuff is designed to fit under jacket sleeves for a snug, no-gap fit and the left thumb is home to a visor wiper.

Made from goat hide with a kangaroo leather palm, the gloves have silicon prints on the end of the first two fingers for increased grip on slippery levers.

RRP: £129.99 Sizes: S-XXL Available from: www.knoxarmour.co.uk or call 01900 825825

KEIS X20 HI POWERED BODYWARMER

As winter approaches, many riders turn to heated clothing to keep them warm and toasty on the bike, to fight against cold temperatures and the effect of windchill factor. Keis has added a new body warmer to its heated clothing range which delivers double the output (40W) than its standard model – and includes a heated collar. It’s unisex and made from a breathable lightweight soft-shell fabric.

It’s powered by the motorcycle, drawing 3.3A, so there’s no need to mess around with additional batteries.

RRP: £145 Sizes: 2XS – 3XL (38-50in chest) Available from: www.keisapparel.co.uk or call 01256 704909

SCORPION CAN FOR KAWASAKI Z800E

Scorpion has launched its brand new Serket Parallel and Taper silencers for Kawasaki’s Z800e, giving riders a claimed extra 4.9bhp. Prices start at just £299 for a stainless finish, going up to £349 for the stainless titanium and carbon. As well as the extra power, the overall weight of the bike will be reduced by up to 5.4kg, and the noise increased by 3.2 decibels, with a much deeper note. There’s no need to remap the bike either as the exhaust works with the standard fuelling and is completely road legal.

RRP: £299-£349 Available from: www.scorpionexhausts.com

TCX X-Street Waterproof Blue Tested by: Bruce Wilson, road tester Price: £119.99 Contact: www.nevis.uk.com

I got these boots just in time for my first trip out to the States on a cruiser launch and was pleasantly surprised at just how sturdily they cupped my ankle. Until you actually try them on, you can’t appreciate how well supported these boots are, all the way up to the top. They also proved really comfortable and looked smart, paired up with my bike jeans.

A thousand miles on, and my second trip to America, I got caught out in the most unreal storm I’ve ever known. These boots claim to be waterproof, but the soles were like swimming pools after the downpours we experienced that day. On arrival at my hotel, I wrung

out my socks and removed the sole liner with ease. The boots dried overnight and I was good to go again the next day. Since then I’ve put them through a number of showery conditions and remained bone dry, so I can only put their leaking down to the severity of the weather.

Overall, I really rate these boots and would recommend them to others without any hesitation.

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Ain’t bikers great… What’s on... and where to go P&H motorcycles support Cape Town trek Jonathan Blackburn is about to embark on an epic trip to Cape Town and beyond, in aid of The Multihelp Orphanage and Riders for Health.

He’s being supported by P&H Motorcycles in Crawley and KTM UK, which have supplied and prepared a KTM 690 Enduro R. Paul Searle, owner of P&H said: “We are proud to be supporting Jonathan on his journey to Cape Town. It sounds like a dream for many of us, but he will face some very tough days and he is doing it all to raise money for two great causes. Along with the KTM, we will be supplying him with the

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essential items he will need to successfully complete his journey and on behalf of all of us at P&H Motorcycles, we wish him the very best of luck!” You can follow Jonathan at www.overlandride.com

Normous Newark Autojumble If you’re after spares or rare parts for your bike or car then the fondly named Normous Newark Autojumble is the place to be. With over 3000 stalls inside and out, as well as a classic car and bike display there is plenty to see. Tickets available on the gate, special early bird rates (8am-9am). Under 12s go free.

For more information log on to www.classicbikeshows.com

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SEVEN COUNTRIES, 48 HOURS AND A £50 BIKE

Conrad Evans is taking on an epic adventure with the aim of raising £5000 for Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes, on a well-loved 1989 G-plate Yamaha FZ750.

You can follow Conrad’s progress, and make a valuable donation at : nottinghamshirebloodbikes.org/48hr

Even with the weather turning chilly, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty to do out and about on your bikes.

With local motorcycle groups meeting up regularly and large scale events like Motorcycle Live and the International Dirt Bike Show.

SUZUKI MAKES £11,000 CHARITY DONATION

Suzuki’s collection of Barry Sheene themed clothing has already raised more than £11,000 for children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent.

It’s available in Suzuki dealers or at www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/accessories.

10% of the price of each item in the range is donated to the charity.

Frosty Paws Rally Now in its eighth year, the Chorley Wildhartz MCC is putting on its Frosty Paws Rally. There is hard standing for bikes, raffles, DJs all weekend. Not to mention tea, coffee and hot chocolate available in return for a donation to the North West Air Ambulance. Also available are 24 hour toilets and security for your bikes. Advance tickets are £12, £15 on the gate.

Chorley Rugby Club, Chancery Road, Ashley Village, Lancashire PR7 1XP For more information log on to www.facebook.com/chorley.mcc

Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, December 1

Motorcycle Live Imagine strolling around and being able to see everything from sports bikes to scooters, tourers to trikes, cruisers to customs and everything in

Boxout heading International Dirt Bike Show

Saturday, Thursday, June Oct 3130– Sunday, Nov 3 If dirt bikes float your boat, or you fancy having a go yourself or just Body want to copy learn more about them, then head down to the International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park at the end of October. The show features the latest machines from KTM, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, TM and Suzuki. On the trials and enduro front, GasGas, Beta, Oset and Mecatecno will be showing their latest kit in the Trials Zone. between all under one roof.

For just over one week, from November 23 to December 1, you can – at Motorcycle Live.

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There will also be more than 150 other exhibitors and retail stands offering kit, accessories and bikerelated products and services. There

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There will also be the latest kit and accessories with the likes of Fox Head Europe, CI Sport, Apico International and Madison.

The event is at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ. More information on 01507 529430. will also be famous biking faces and racing stars from the MotoGP, World Superbike, British Superbike and the Isle of Man TT paddocks all taking part in fan meet-and-greets and onstage game shows and Q&As with racers-turned-broadcasters Steve Parrish and James Whitham. The NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NT For more information, or to book tickets visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

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HAVE YOUR SAY It’s all about the accessories

I fully concur with the F650GS fans reported in your October issue. This is a good motorcycle, which suitably ‘modded up’ makes an excellent middleweight tourer; my wife does not ride so there is more than enough power for my purposes. In this instance, BMW has made a basic motorcycle, leaving you, the customer to adapt to your taste. Your tester’s criticisms are easily rectified i.e. fitting a ‘memory foam’ insert to the seat, ‘grippy soft foam’ handlebar grips, coupled with 20mm handlebar risers enable me to ride all day without the proverbial ‘numb bum’!

Mirror extenders solve the mirror issue and as for braking, I fitted a set of EBC type pads which have improved the situation markedly without going to the expense of twin discs. As I am the second owner, it came with a BMW supplied large screen which enables me to cruise at the French limits without undue strain, job done. And yes, the accessory makers did make a bob or two out of me but I don’t see me changing this bike for anything else in the middleweight category.

Tim Oates (BMW F650 GS owner) Post some pictures on our Facebook page James – would be great to see some of your adventures. John

You can’t have too much protection

In reply to the letter from James Fenton in the October issue regarding his idiot workmates who take the p**s out of his protective kit: I would say – James – man up! You can never have too much protection. What would they say to the Moto GP riders in their £3k air bag full leather suits, £500 gloves, £1k helmets?

Tell them to find an old Routemaster bus, stand on the back platform at even just 30mph and then dive on the road. When you’ve scrubbed the road grit from their elbows, hips, arse, knees and palms with a scrubbing brush and lots of Dettol you can then visit them while their skin graft from their thigh heals.

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I would also say you should get some more protection. What about a back or a rib protector or a neck brace? I wear Forcefield for the back and rib and am just about to purchase a Leatt neck brace. I get nervous in the summer when I wear Kevlar lined jeans instead of my leather pants. I wear the brightest Day-Glo bib I can. Let them call me a ‘pussy’ if they want. I don’t care about their opinion. Every day we deal with idiots wrapped up in steel who don’t give a toss about bikes. We need every bit of protection we can get because they can’t drive. Anyway, my rant has finished.

Always look forward to MCM dropping through my letter box every month Paul Walker Protection is very important, and so is enjoying yourself.

Who cares what others say James… what matters is how you feel when you’re out on your bike. John

‘Necessary’ technology?

I started reading your most excellent newspaper last year when I took out a subscription. I’m constantly amazed at how much expectation the modern biker seems to have for technology to be fitted to bikes and how much whinging goes on if the bike doesn’t have it as a standard fit. When I passed my test in 1978 the most advanced gadget on a bike was an electric starter and when Suzuki introduced the gear indicator it got slagged rotten because it was seen to be insinuating that bikers were so stupid they couldn’t count to six. A prime example is on page 48, your reviewer is complaining because a 125, yes a 125, doesn’t have an MPG counter, time or fuel indicator, or again is it just because I’m an old fart?

Pete Crawford Hi Pete – I must admit, I often enjoy the simplicity of a more basic bike too, but a lot of the latest kit has all the bells and whistles, so we like to let people know everything that is, and isn’t, included. Carli

★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH Goldilocks and the three bikes

Having ridden motorcycles in my teenage years, I had a short spell of 45 years on four wheels instead of two. Following retirement, gaining access to Motorcycle Monthly and four seasons of Sons of Anarchy, I was prompted into straddling another bike. I decided on a Suzuki DR 400. It had a great riding position for a tall man with slightly achy knees, and not too much power (the bike, not the man).

I enjoyed the bike for a little over a year but on a run along the M23 coming back from Brighton I decided that I would like a few more horses under the tank, as a trials bike at 70mph tends to vibrate. It was time to upgrade. I approached the dealer once again and he agreed to take back the Susi in part exchange for a Triumph Daytona, a beast of a machine.

With drop down bars and rear set pegs I was ready to race anyone at the lights.

Unfortunately ‘the beast’ was untameable, well, in my hands at any rate. The thought of 0 to 60 before I could draw a breath and a top speed in excess of 160mph, made my heart fill with trepidation every time the Daytona roared into life. I must admit that I became rather afraid to use it, which meant it spent too much time in the garage. Time for a change.

So, not unlike the Goldilocks story, I had tried a DR 400, too slow for a longer journey; 995i, this made my knees not only ache but tremble.

There was nothing for it but to find ‘porridge’ that was just right. I decided on a Yamaha XV 1100, aka a Virago. A cruiser with plenty of

‘grunt’ – a word I had learnt from a write-up. It had decent speed, reliability and a very comfortable riding position. So here I am, upright once again and not having to compete at the lights with young Ninja riders. I now have my eye on turning it into a bobber and have had the numberplate repositioned to the side.

My sights are also set on short rear mudguard and single seat. I plan to spray it in metallic green too and then that’s it; no more fussing and changing my mind. Except that, hmm, will I regret changing it from a standard bike to a bobber? Will that devalue my lovely Virago? Should I be more of a man and go for black? Is it me or do other riders face similar dilemmas? Ah, well, the sun’s out today so I will just mount up, forget my problems and ride off into the sunset.

John Botley What a journey. Glad you got there in the end. And no, it’s not just you. John Each month, our star letter will receive a six month subscription to their choice of one of our fantastic motorcycle magazines!

14 First ride Kawasaki Z1000SX

Kawasaki Z1000SX £9299 (tbc) | 1043cc four-cylinder | 140bhp | 82lb-ft

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk The traditional sports-tourer class is supposed to be in decline, as increasing numbers of riders decide that versatility in a motorbike doesn’t mean just sports and touring, but crossing rivers and trekking up mountain trails too. Presumably nobody told Kawasaki, whose Z1000SX has been a big hit since its launch three years ago, despite showing absolutely no inclination to get mud on its Bridgestone boots.

The SX is an old school sportstourer, created fairly simply by adding a fairing to the naked Z1000. Despite that it worked very well and sold even better. That success has encouraged Kawasaki to give it a comprehensive update for 2014, incorporating modified engine and suspension, new front brake and a host of other details.

Tell me about the engine

Updates to the 16-valve powerplant are really just tweaks to give it a little more refinement and throttle response. The 1043cc lump’s camshafts are revised with a view to boosting performance at lower revs, and the intake trumpets are redesigned so they’re all the same length. There’s a 4bhp claimed boost at the top end too, to a peak of 140bhp at 10,000rpm.

That might not be open-class supersports horsepower, but the SX has more than enough poke for serious speed, along with a generous helping of torque throughout the range. Top speed is around 150mph, and it heads towards it mighty rapidly, staying smooth apart from a tingly patch at about 7000rpm. It revs eagerly to the 11,000rpm redline, changes sweetly through its six-speed box (which has slightly shorter first five ratios, and taller top), and makes a more involving howl thanks to an airbox that has been redesigned for that reason.

With the optional luggage fitted, the Z1000SX makes a capable tourer The Kawa also gets some electronic aids, with two power modes (the second of which cuts output by 30%) and a three-way adjustable traction control system. This is a KTRC system based on that of the ZZR1400, and on dry, mostly grippy Austrian roads on the launch it was impressively unobtrusive, while adding a welcome level of security.

What’s the chassis like?

Beneath the SX’s familiar swoopy bodywork there’s no change to the twin-spar aluminium frame or swingarm. But suspension and brakes are modified, the forks being slightly firmed-up with damping mods and the rear getting a stiffer shock spring with a hydraulic preload adjuster situated just below the seat on the right, and accessible on the move if you don’t mind riding one-handed.

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk The changes give a slightly tauter, sportier feel that was great on the twisty launch route, especially as Kawasaki’s mechanics had firmed the bike up very slightly from standard settings. It still felt a tad soft when riding harder, especially under braking, but a couple of extra clicks of fork damping and shock preload firmed it up nicely, at the expense of a slightly less plush ride later on. There was no sign of the slight high-speed instability, possibly related to panniers, that some testers mentioned about the old model.

At 230kg wet the SX is heavier than a super-sports bike but it felt light and manoeuvrable enough to be great fun on the twisty launch route. And its uprated front stopper is brilliant, the Tokico monoblocs giving enough power for eyeball-loosening stops with just one finger, aided by the very impressive ABS system. Bridgestone’s S20s gripped well, there was plenty of ground clearance, and the SX was so much fun that I didn’t once wish I was riding something sportier and less comfortable.

Should I buy one?

If you’re looking for a good compromise between sports bike and tourer, at a competitive price, then why not? After all, 1800 people bought the old model in the last three years, making it Kawasaki UK’s best selling bike each year, and this model is significantly if not dramatically better in quite a few areas. It’s also good value, with the base model SX’s price likely to increase by only £100 to £9299.

Many riders will spend more than that, not just on the (highly

What the Z1000SX means to Kawasaki “We didn’t appreciate just how well the SX was going to do in the UK. As many people noticed there are a lot of people migrating from pure super-sports bikes. This gives them something they can ride with the same level of enthusiasm and fun, in a bike that is comfortable for everyday riding.

“Who buys it? A lot are customers who haven’t changed their bikes for a while so are running ZX-9s and Fazer 1000s. Or they’re people who

are saying, ‘I’m only using my super-sports bike for two or three track days a year, the rest of the time I’m going for longer rides’.

“The SX gives them something that if they want to go on a track it’s capable of going in the fast group, or if they want to spend a weekend going to Scotland for a trip round the glorious roads there it’s comfortably able to do that.

“Every time we bring out a new bike, within the first year we bring

the development team across to speak to existing customers. That was the case with the SX and one of the areas that came up was the pannier integration. I don’t think we understood just how many people were going to use the bike for long distances and touring. That made us realise we needed a much more integrated design.”

Craig Watson, Kawasaki UK sales manager

recommended) ABS, which will cost about £400, but also on the completely redesigned and purpose-built Givi panniers. These are more stylish and substantially narrower than their predecessors, and each is big enough to hold a full-face helmet. As before, they’re likely to be available as part of an upmarket Z1000SX Touring model, adding about £500 to the price.

So what’s it like to ride?

Fast, entertaining and more comfortable than a sports bike. Clipons above the top yoke give a reasonably upright and roomy riding position, and there’s useful wind protection from the unchanged screen, which adjusts through three positions via a simple press-button system. But hands don’t get much protection, which won’t be great in winter even if you do fit accessory heated grips.

The SX will cruise effortlessly at three-figure speeds, although it’ll only do so for about 150 miles before needing a top-up, as fuel capacity is unchanged at a less than generous 19 litres, and consumption dips below 40mpg if you’re riding briskly.

Kawasaki says the fuel gauge is more accurate. The digital instrument panel now has an eco riding light to tell you when you’re riding efficiently, plus fuel consumption info that can be toggled from the mode button on the left clip-on.

Both rider and pillion should be happy to get through several tanks of gas. The seat is slightly thicker and should be more comfortable. It felt okay on the launch but I’d need to ride further to be sure. The pillion also gets a revised seat area and unchanged grab-handles. The SX isn’t luxurious but it’s significantly more practical and comfortable than most sports bikes — and still a lot of fun to ride.

Kawasaki claims that the new dash features a more accurate fuel gauge

Fuel consumption information is easily toggled from the bars

Tokico radial monobloc calipers are firm and responsive

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Price: £9299 (tbc) Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke four-cylinder Power: 140bhp (104kW) @ 10,000rpm Torque: 82lb-ft (111Nm) @ 7300rpm Weight: 230kg (kerb) Seat height: 820mm Tank size: 19 litres www.kawaski.co.uk

16 First ride Royal Enfield Continental GT

Return of the golden age GT

£5200 OTR | 535cc 4-stroke single | 29.1bhp 32lb-ft @ 4000rpm | Video @ bit.ly/enfieldgt Tested by: John Milbank Photography: Tim Keeton, John Milbank, Royal Enfield

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk Lying flat on the tank of this retro- injection system. This has tickled styled bike, throttle held at the stop, I power up by 1.9 to 29.1bhp, and torque can’t stop grinning. This is a modern from 30.4lb-ft to 32.4lb-ft at 4000rpm. bike but it’s what happened in the Not dizzying figures by today’s Sixties that put me here. standards, but the original GT made In 1962, Royal Enfield development the rockers happy with just 21bhp, so tester Roger Boss lied to his managers, who are we to argue? hoodwinked the dealers, and was With just one big piston getting responsible for developing a bike that thrown up and down in the case, the was as important then as it is today. engine’s predictably vibey at speed, but The original Continental GT was an not excessively so. I’d call it off-the shelf, ready-customised 250 characterful, which might also let you designed to appeal to young bikers forgive the odd stall when filtering who were taking standard machines through very heavy traffic – roll off and turning them into unique cafe sharply after some hard acceleration, racers. Dealers were afraid of sports and the bike can sometimes hesitate, bikes tarnishing the name of biking, so occasionally stopping altogether. they called for a ban Still, with a quality on the use of the low 12v electrical system handlebars that gave and a Denso starter DiD YOU KNOW? a forward leaning motor, it’s never hard riding position. to get the bike Royal Enfield had a factory in Roger ignored this, running again.

India from 1955, when the and told his bosses There’s even a kickBritish company won a that clip-ons (the starter, if you want the contract to supply the Indian low bars of the day) vintage experience. police with 800 bikes. were exactly what The five-speed ’box was wanted, and is smooth and built up the first prototype. positive, with only the slightest of Launched in 1964, the GT was ridden hunting for neutral, and while the by five journos and testers from John o’ cable-operated clutch gave me Groats to Land’s End in just over 22 problems at one point (the cable hours. This is in the days long before 24 appeared to have stretched, making it hour filling stations and roadside M&S. difficult to disengage), this was only an Eicher Motors Ltd, the Indian owner issue in the first mile of riding a bike of Royal Enfield, has sent us on a that had been abused the day before. I shorter journey from London’s Ace was quickly given another machine Cafe to Brighton, but this is no less of which worked flawlessly. an important bike to the company than What’s the chassis like? it was when it was based in Redditch.

Sublime. Designed by Hertford-based Tell me about the engine Harris Performance, its experience in This is probably the least original part making race and custom frames has of the bike – it’s the single-cylinder air- allowed Enfield to build a bike that’s as cooled lump Royal Enfield has been happy being flicked through busy city using in bikes like its Bullet, but bored traffic as it is on the sweeping roads of out from 499 to 535cc and paired with the Southeast’s countryside. The a remapped ECU and a Keihin fuel double cradle chassis is carried by

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a pair of these Draggin Jeans on p31

Royal Enfield has launched a complete clothing range with the bike. The jacket proved itself waterproof, and the gloves and AGV lid comfortable.

41mm forks and twin Paioli piggyback rear shocks, which handled my 14 stone without any problems. The single seat is set at 800mm, and is surprisingly comfortable… in fact, I was lucky enough to be the only journalist allowed to ride back to the Ace after the launch (everyone else caught a coach), and having ridden it nonstop for that extra 60 miles, it’s got enough padding to keep your bum happy.

As the bad weather came in on the ride back, I guess this is also an exclusive review of how the bike performs in the wet. A couple of sharp stops in the pouring rain proved that the Pirelli Sport Demon tyres grip well

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The return of the cafe racer?

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on the greasy roads of the capital, with the twin-pot Brembo caliper on the front, and single on the rear working smoothly, with plenty of power to haul the 184kg bike to a standstill.

Should I buy one?

It depends what kind of rider you are. If you’re speed obsessed then probably not, but this bike isn’t just for riders looking for a bit of nostalgia. Sure, the silhouette of this bike is pure 1960s GT, but Royal Enfield wants this to be the bike that helps make the company the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle market. Sounds ambitious?

Sixties clocks make way for new kit

Some red paint is all the logo need

In 2012 Eicher motors recorded sales of over £816 million. Production for this year will be 175,000 motorcycles, with 250,000 planned for 2014. Bear in mind that there’s a six-seven month waiting list for Royal Enfields in India, and the company’s hopes for global domination start to look a little more plausible.

Enfield knew it couldn’t just rehash an old design if it wanted to be taken seriously, especially in the European and American markets, so it’s thrown a lot of investment at this bike. With the quality parts used throughout, and the incredibly smooth and deep paintwork, all the signs are that this is

a bike built to last. With the little niggles of the fuelling it’s not 100% perfect, but the Enfield still manages to combine all the style and inspiring ride quality from what many consider the golden-age of biking; with much of the build-quality and performance offered by the latest technology.

An original Continental GT on the left shows the design influence on the new

So what’s it like to ride?

It’s a lot of fun. Some may mock the low power output, but when a bike handles this well (and especially when you’re with riders on similar spec machines), it’s impossible not to have a big grin on your face. There’s something to be said for riding a bike flat-out without too much fear of losing your licence. The limiting factor of most of today’s sports bikes is the rider… on the Continental GT it’s the power output, and that’s exactly what Royal Enfield intended.

The chassis could easily handle more power, and in the great old Brit-bike tradition it’s more than likely that we’ll start seeing owners shoehorning other people’s motors into the Enfield.

Tri-Fields for example, a mixture of Triumph engine and Enfield chassis, were popular in the 1960s. For the rest of us there’s enough here whether you’ve just turned 19 and have an A2 licence, or you simply love the fact that this bike turns more heads than anything I’ve ridden before. As it was, flat on the tank, throttle to the stop, the

The Triton – polished alloy tank, single seat, clip-ons and loud pipes – defined the Sixties rocker era. There are still plenty on the streets – and even more still being built.

But the new era of cafe racer is different. A generation of riders, tired of sportbike excess or adventure bike Gore-Tex, have sought to get their kicks by customising old bikes.

It’s not just about cafe racers, it’s street trackers, bobbers and Brat Style*. It’s about style and individualism. It’s about recycling.

And for the younger set, it’s about biking cool on a budget.

It’s Seventies and early Eighties Japanese bikes as well as old Brits. Unlikely bikes like CB250/350 Hondas, CX500s, XS750 triples, GS750s, airhead Beemers are revered by this new customising cognoscenti – as much as Gold Stars and Bonnies were back in the first coming of the cafe.

For those who have discovered the cult, it’s no longer about how much horsepower your bike might have, or how fast you lapped Brands on a trackday. It’s about having fun on the back roads. And it’s about style.

In an otherwise dull motorcycle industry, there’s this one niche that’s finally offering an alternative way into bikes. While Royal Enfield’s Continental GT might be a production cafe racer, it fits the bill perfectly. And for those with imagination, it presents a really good base model for personalisation.

*Five or six years ago Brat Style was just a bike shop in Japan.

The type of custom it produced has now become a worldwide biking style. To understand Brat Style check out: www.bratstyle.com

Classic Bike Guide magazine’s editor Gary Pinchin says it never went away

Price: £5200 Engine: Air cooled, four-stroke single cylinder Power: 29.1bhp (21.4kW) @ 5100rpm Torque: 32lb-ft (44Nm) @4000rpm Weight: 184kg Seat height: 800mm Tank size: 13.5 litres

Want to learn more about these great bikes and more?

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speedo waved its way to 90mph. Not the 100mph the ton-up boys were looking for in the 60s as they raced between cafes, but good enough to leave the city behind and head for an ice cream on the promenade with a grin on their faces. I got to talk to Roger Boss in Brighton, and away from the crowds of journalists and PR reps, he shared some fantastic stories from his

days with Royal Enfield. I asked him how he felt about the bike that he’d been so involved with, being made in Asia: “I can honestly say that if I didn’t know it was made in India. I’d never have realised. It’s wonderful.”

So, is it a fitting tribute to the inspirational bike of the 60s? Roger certainly thinks so, and having had one of my best rides ever, I’ve got to agree.

18 First ride Harley-Davidson

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Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited £21,395 | 1690cc four-stroke oil and water-cooled twin | 102lb-ft @ 3750rpm

Tested by: Tony Carter Words: Tony Carter / John Milbank Photography: Harley-Davidson TOUCH screen displays, LED lump is very much the same, save for headlights and oil/water-cooled the restyled air filter housing, nestled engines… these aren’t the things of inside the leg shields of this Ultra Harley-Davidson are they? With the Limited are radiators with electric fans new 2014 Project Rushmore Touring to cool liquid coolant that takes heat bikes they are, but don’t get too from the exhaust valves. On paper, the worried – they’re still Harleys through increase in torque from the new motor and through. doesn’t seem that great – just 3lb-ft up With feedback from its customers and from the 2013 model – it’s only when thousands of miles of evaluation, in its you ride the bike that you get a feel for own words: “The road the smoother, testing isn’t done until brisker delivery there’s a measurable across the DiD YOU KNOW? difference in the size of midrange. In fact, Harley built its first the grin on the face of this bike’s got the the rider and fastest 60-80mph 803cc V-twin in 1909 passenger.” However, roll on speed in and has kept the same despite over 100 fifth of any Harley o 45 configuration changes to the touring ever built. ever since. range, the bikes still These bikes will look and feel like the never feel like the Milwaukee classics we’re all used to. revvy powertrains of the Japanese, but Cruising along Interstate 70 out of that’s the point – besides being a Denver, Colorado, the music from the beautiful piece of engineering, the new Harman Kardon stereo system 1690cc block is putting out 12lb-ft more clear above the still distinctively lazy torque than the V4 Honda Pan Harley exhaust note, it’s all very European. familiar, but so much better.

The six-speed gearbox works well with the standard cruise control, Tell me about the engine though sixth is best suited to Harley is famous for its air-cooled economical cruising down open ‘Block-head’ engines, and while the highways, while leaving it in fifth gear silhouette of the polished and plated was great for dodging the i70’s semis.

What’s the chassis like?

It may be mild steel, as opposed to the light alloy of many other bikes, but it’s one of the best chassis Harley has ever produced. The 49mm forks (up from 46mm last year) with improved internals, lighter aluminium cast wheels and sealed headstock bearings come together in a front end that really talks to you now.

A new ‘Reflex’ ABS system takes the form of electronically linked brakes that work surprisingly well on such a heavy bike. Get to 25mph and the combined braking comes into play.

Grab a handful of front brake and the front end dives slightly, before just the right amount of rear brake is applied automatically, levelling the

bike out as it stops. If you prefer to stamp on the rear, the system will prevent it locking up, and automatically applies pressure to the front. It works well, and isn’t too intrusive, though it can feel a little odd in tight slow corners when your speed drops below 25mph once you’ve got used to it being there.

Should I buy one?

Bikes like this are in many riders’ dream garage, but at the price of a decent family car, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Some people just don’t understand the Harley-Davidson mindset – owning one of these bikes is far more than taking possession of a new piece of metal: it’s about buying

into the brand; the ideals of taking life at a more leisurely and styled-to-bedifferent pace.

It’s also about surrounding yourself with luxury, and the Ultra Limited does this brilliantly. Many of the new features of the Project Rushmore bikes address comfort, from the new touch screen equipped with audio, phone and sat nav system to the carefully redesigned passenger seat, it’s obvious that the American company has listened to its customers to improve the touring experience. And it’s succeeded.

Couples looking for some long distance adventures will love this bike, but the best way to find out if it’s for you is to book a test ride at one of the many Harley dealers.

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So what’s it like to ride?

It’s really quite amazing how different this bike is. Compared to the 2013 model – it’s more focussed, without becoming bland. Gone also is the harsh buffeting often associated with a screen made to suit all sizes: a vent below the screen diverts airflow through to the underside of the screen, which helps lift oncoming air to create a calm and still place to sit, even at high speeds.

H-D has subtly moved the luggage system backwards, giving passengers more room, yet still managed to eke out more storage – 4% in the topbox alone.

The locking topbox and panniers also have a one-touch latch with built-in lock that’s easy to open with one hand – a vast improvement over the old system that often led to broken finger nails and much cursing.

With my iPhone tucked away in the waterproof ‘Jukebox’ compartment, it’s linked via USB to the 25W audio system and produces crisp, clear tunes even at high speed thanks to the 5.25in speakers. I had trouble with this at first though, with the sound being randomly muted, but as these were the first launch bikes, and the system is upgradable, this should be sorted by the time the bikes are on the market.

If you’re riding in the dark, the Daymaker LED headlights and foglights give a crisp, clean, white beam, and the rider’s view is also

The rider’s view has been simplified with a less cluttered dash

Why these new Harleys are so important

The bikes of Project Rushmore Besides the Ultra Limited, Harley has been busy with its other tourers too…

“Because they have been designed with owner input – three years of collated customer feedback – to give the best touring experience you can get while retaining all the charm and associated reasons for owning a HarleyDavidson. From the latest digital display to the new air filter housing to the grippier material on the pillion’s elbow rests; nothing has been changed without good reason.

“Pillions might argue that their extra leg room and deeper, wider seating area is the best part. Techno Bill from next door might like the fact he can adjust the sat nav or scroll through his iPod music list and more via thumb operated joysticks. I like every change because they all work.

“Let’s not forget H-D also has the biggest accessory range to make personalising Harleys an art form. It’s when you learn you can buy an allweather riding jacket with venting that works in conjunction with the new faired models that you realise how much importance was placed on providing the best Harley-Davidson touring experience. Take a demonstrator ride to see what I mean.”

Trevor Franklin, Harley-Davidson UK and Ireland press office simplified now, with just four dials instead of six, while the clever touch screen can also be controlled by a fiveway joystick on the bottom of each handlebar switchgear. It all feels just right – like an extension of your hand.

This is evolution from HarleyDavidson, yet somehow the company’s managed to retain everything that makes these bikes Harleys. Welcome to the next chapter…

The twin cooled engine is Harley’s best performing lump

TECH SPEC Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited

Price: £21,395 Engine: Oil and water-cooled 1690cc V-twin Power: Not given Torque: 102lb-ft@3750rpm Weight: 414kg Seat height: 740mm Tank size: 22.7 litres

Road King Classic £17,595

Street Glide £18,295

Electra Glide Ultra Classic £20,495 The timeless touring

CVO Limited £29,995

machine, nearly, but not quite as goody-laden as the Ultra Limited, but still has the ergonomic improvements, new Twin Cooled High Output lump, hydraulic clutch and linked ABS.

Twin-cooled, 1801cc engine with 115lb-ft of torque. This CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bike is the ultimate Harley for performance, comfort and style in a limited series package.

CVO Road King £24,995

Tri Glide Ultra £27,895

Has the new High Output, air-cooled engine; linked ABS; new dual-halogen headlights etc. It’s a big change, but classic styling means not as many of the techno bells and whistles of the Ultra Limited.

Comes with new air-cooled High Output 1690cc engine, and also features many of the Rushmore upgrades like Reflex ABS. It’s got a new infotainment system, but without touch screen and sat nav.

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Four piston calipers front and rear feature a combined ABS

Another CVO special for 2014, it’s got an 1801cc air-cooled engine and many of the Project Rushmore enhancements to complement the unique range of Harley-Davidson’s parts and accessories.

Totally redesigned for 2014, featuring the new twin-cooled High Output 1690cc engine, Daymaker LED headlights, touch screen infotainment system and many more Project Rushmore enhancements.

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2012 SUZUKI GSR750

By thunder, Asgard makes it so secure Okay, so here’s the dilemma.You’ve just moved to a new house – there’s plenty of room, but no garage and no chance of getting planning permission to build one (never mind afford one). How do you keep your bike(s) safe?

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Name: Dave Green From: Nether Heyford, Northants Occupation: Retired tool maker Owned bike for: 12 months Previous bike: Suzuki GSX1400 Tell us about it: “I love my Nortons (you can’t beat the vibration of a British vertical twin), but I always like to keep a modern bike for trips out with my mates.We ride anywhere from 150-400 miles, and while I used to take the GSX1400, which I owned for six years, it was getting a bit heavy for me. I fancied a Triumph 675, but found it too racy – this GSR is the perfect compromise between the heavy 1400, and the sporty Triumph. I’ve had no problems with it – I’ve just come to BSD Performance in Peterborough today to have the bike tweaked for more midrange power.”

Power: 105bhp @ 10,000rpm Torque: 59lb-ft (80.0Nm) @ 6000rpm Engine: 749cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline-four Weight: 211kg Seat height: 815mm Current value: Dealer £5600; Private £4600; Part-ex £4070

THERE are plenty of motorcycle sheds on the market, but only a handful that really look up to the job. Wood might be warm and prettier to look at, but it’s not as secure and anything that involves a felt roof is bound to be a maintenance nightmare.

Asgard is a Bradford-based company that makes high quality, steel sheds and garages in all kinds of sizes. I’ve got a couple of mates who have an Asgard unit and so I’ve seen the quality first hand. The Motorcycle-Plus unit looked perfect for me – big enough (5ft wide x 10ft 9in deep x 6ft 7in tall) for two bikes, counts as a garage for insurance purposes (and is a darn sight more secure than most up-and-over garage doors), but needs no planning permission.

At £1199, it’s a lot cheaper than building a garage too.

Built from heavy grade, galvanised steel, with thick double doors, a robust lock (accredited by the UK Locksmiths’ Association) and wood-

panelled steel floor, the unit bolts to your concrete base and has vents in the top and side to prevent condensation and allow heat and vapours to escape.

The unit arrives in a little over 20 pieces, with instructions and enough screws/bolts to make even Jules Verne happy. If you are handy with a screwdriver, have plenty of time and some suitably expensive power tools you can put it together yourself. My mate James and another mate of his took a day to build his and only had about 25 screws left over at the end.

If you’re like me and know your DIY limits, the best option is to get Asgard to assemble it on site.

Meet Stewart and Simon. They build about a dozen Asgard garages every week. For £185 (which includes the delivery cost of the unit) they will come and assemble yours. As well as being nice blokes, they are punctual, friendly and unbelievably efficient.

My garage was up and ready to use in less than

two hours. “When you build as many of these as we do, it looks easy,” Stewart tells me. “And, in truth, it is, as long as you understand the instructions and have the right tools. The common mistakes are not sealing the gaps between the panels properly, meaning they leak, and not getting the doors levelled and operating smoothly before fixing the unit down.”

Job done and I’m left with a very professional looking, well put together unit with a shelf at the back, hooks inside for clothing or luggage and enough room for two large capacity motorcycles.

I’d anticipated this feature being at least twice as long as I described the intricacies of shed construction. But they made it look easy.

Oh, and there’s a 10 year warranty on all metal sheds and garages.

Cost Garage: £1199 Assembly: £185 Concrete base: (local builder) £350 Contact www.asgardsss.co.uk 08456 580730

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22 Security productS Chains, locks and trackers

Keep your motorcycle

safe and secure… gear gremlin firefly disc lock

gear gremlin nimrod lock and chain comBos

£16.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk This is easy to carry in a bag and could be stashed under the seat of most bikes. Made from zinc alloy, the locking pin is 5mm diameter. Supplied with a carry pouch. Available in chrome, yellow or red.

£54.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Secured by a padlock that has a hardened steel body with double ball bearing anti-pick/anti-drill locking system. The 11mm diameter shackle is also made from hardened chromoly steel.

oxford monster ultra strong disc lock

english chain company chain and padlock

£64.99 www.oxprod.com 11mm hardened Ni-Cr-Mo alloy steel shackle and anti tamper lock. Comes with a pouch and minder cable plus a replacement key service.

Available in yellow and black.

£115.80 www.bumpstop.co.uk A high quality Thatcham approved chain and padlock, Bumpstop supplies these for use with its own ground anchor, or any other. You won’t be popping this in your pocket, but it’s a solid and reliable piece of kit.

xena xx14 alarmed disc lock

oxford nemesis chain and padlock

£74.99 www.motohaus.com Featuring a lithium CR2 longlife battery, this alarm puts out 120db – that’s about the same as a jet engine or a rock concert – to put off would-be thieves. It’s approved by Thatcham.

£149.99 www.oxprod.com Complete with 16mm CroMo hardened steel round link chain, this features an anti-pick double locking mechanism. It can also be used as a disc lock.

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We all love our bikes, and while it’s not something we like to think about, other less scrupulous people might take a bit of a shine to them too. So here’s a range of security products for every budget which can help keep your motorcycle safe. gear gremlin ground anchor

£39.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Floor or wall mountable, with four high-tensile bolts, this gives a perfect anchor point for chain or lock. It features a 14mm alloy steel shackle which sits flush and has a polypropylene covering.

alpha dot motorcycle/ scooter marking kit

£24.99 www.alpha-dot.co.uk Each dispenser contains 1000+ microdots, each with a unique PIN. Police can access the database.

Easily applied, the glue lasts a lifetime.

oxford ground anchor

datatag

Bumpstop motorcycle stand

Biketrac unit

£59.99 www.oxprod.com This double layered and hardened ground anchor is Sold Secure gold standard approved and comes complete with all fittings and instructions to keep your beloved two wheeled machine safe. £150 www.bumpstop.co.uk Made from powder coated 3mm stainless steel, this enables you to move and store your bike safely. Bikes go in forwards or backwards and it will hold it upright and securely.

£65.95 www.datatag.co.uk This system provides an electronic fingerprint on key components, chemical etching and approximately 1000 Datadots on minor components; this enables the police to find the identity of the owner. If thieves see a Datatag it makes the crime much less appealing. You can buy your own kit and do it yourself. £299 + subscription fee + fitment www.biketrac.co.uk This device lets you see where it is through an internet portal, 24/7. A Secure Operating Centre receives alerts, and works with the authorities to track and recover stolen bikes.

Good to know…

■ Check your insurance documents – often insurance companies will set out the ways in which your bike needs to be protected in order for the company to pay out ■ Look for ‘Thatcham Approved’ or ‘Sold Secure’ ratings when choosing security products

■ When chaining up your bike, keep slack out of the chain to keep it (and the lock) off the ground – this makes it a lot harder for thieves to attack it ■ Parking your bike in a public place can help, but don’t rely on harassed shoppers to take much notice of a bike alarm, or even a

balaclava-wearing hoodlum wheeling a bike onto a trailer ■ A disk-lock is a handy deterrent, but a thief can always pop the wheel on a skateboard to make it easier to roll your bike into a van ■ Always use the best possible security you can... but a massive chain will only secure your bike if you actually use it.

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Experience a

different side of biking!

There’s more to the International Dirt Bike show than motocross and trials bikes. Editor John Milbank hopes he’ll see you at Stoneleigh Park, so you can find out for yourself…

IT DOESN’T matter what bike you’ve got – from an R1200GS to an RS250 – there’s something for everyone at Europe’s largest (and the UK’s only) off-road motorcycle show.

I’ve owned all kinds of bikes: sports bikes; street bikes and winter hacks.

One of the best bikes I owned though, for sheer grin factor, was a Honda CRM250. This two-stroke single made just 40bhp, but was an absolute hoot on my local green lanes. It had nothing to do with Can Cans, Nac Nacs, or any other freestyle motocross trick – it was all about a new adventure, seeing parts

of the country you could never get close to by road.

You certainly don’t need to be an outand-out off-road enthusiast to get the best from the Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park. Many of today’s top road racers, and indeed leisure road riders, cut their biking teeth on a minicrosser or trials bike (check out Jon Pearson’s views on the next page), and past attendees at the show have included big names from all racing disciplines. It’s also a great chance for youngsters to have a go at biking – nearly all the bike manufacturers offer

machines for youths, and Mecatecno and Oset will be on hand with their electric bikes, designed for riders from as young as two!

A live arena schedule will see nonstop action with Steve Colley – three-time British solo trials champ – and his popular trials bike stunt show, alternating with a series of flat track racing demonstration heats and finals, where the 2009 British and European flat track champion Pete Boast and team will show the body positioning and brake/throttle skills involved in this hectic discipline. Show favourites

INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIKE SHOW Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3, 2013 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ. For sat nav use postcode CV8 2LG

SHOW OPENING TIMES: Thursday 9.30am-5.30pm Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm Sunday 9.30am-5pm

Danny Butler and his Extreme Mountain Bike crew will also return with a new and exciting stage set through which they’ll perform impressive gravity-defying stunts, without an engine in sight.

The action continues into hall five with rounds three and four of the new all-action Fro Systems UK Superlite minibike series taking over the weekend of the show, with daily qualifying heats and an afternoon finale. Elsewhere in hall five, if you’re 16 and over and fancy having a crack at riding a geared road bike, the Motor

Cycle Industry Association’s ‘Get On’ team will be only too happy to assist.

There’ll be plenty on offer for the whole family, with free-of-charge activities, a variety of machine types for children to try out, a moto jumble and plenty of stalls to shop at, so why not give something different a go this autumn half-term, with budget-priced admission and a wealth of have-a-go and free-of-charge activities for the whole family. What’s more, children aged 10 and under go free, admission on the day of Halloween is half price for adults and parking is free too!

SPECIAL DEALS ON SHOW TICKET PRICES EVO SHOCK MOTO JUMBLE OPENING TIMES: Saturday 10.30am-5pm Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm

Ticket line: 01507 529529 Stand booking: 01507 529594 Visit www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk for more details

Ticket prices* In advance On the door Adult (16-60) £12 £15 Senior citizen (60+) £6 £7.50 Child (11-15) £6 £7.50 Student (with valid ID) N/A £10 Discounts £6 £7.50 Child 10 and under free. Advance/on the door adult tickets half price for Thursday. 11 for the price of 10 - buy 10 adult tickets and get one free FAMILY TICKET: Bought in advance for Thursday £24. On the door £30.

Bought in advance for Friday, Saturday or Sunday £30. On the door £40. *£1 booking fee will be applied, regardless of number of tickets purchased.

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A biking life

off-road Jon Pearson takes a look at the reasons why you should visit the 2013 International Dirt Bike Show... and how riding off-road can help your everyday riding skills

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk You might be wondering what riding off-road and the International Dirt Bike Show has to do with you. MCM is for all types of riders on all sorts of bikes but most of you reading this ride a road bike, right? Quite right too, but while I’m biased, I think you’re missing a trick by not trying a bit of off-road.

I grew up riding bikes from a very early age, and spent half my waking life on them. The balance tips towards off-road but the truth is I’ve spent my time riding all types of bikes, in all types of situations and all with just as much enjoyment.

I began with the off-road sport of trials, which as a discipline is all about the basic skills of throttle control, clutch control and balance.

I progressed from winning my class as a schoolboy club rider to winning local club championships and kept moving up – with the support of my dad – to challenge for centre championships, national and international events. I’m listing these things not to boast but to make the point that riding off-road, specifically trials, was a fantastic foundation for learning the bike skills

needed to jump on any bike, be confident and have fun.

And that’s the key point about off-road in my view, it should, above all, be fun.

From the time I was in my mid-20s right up to present I’ve been happily enjoying two-wheels, competing at wildly different bike sports. Being confident enough to simply get on a bike, any bike (be that Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha M1 at Valencia, touring a Honda Pan European through the Alps, fizzing a 50cc scooter through London or taming a fire-breathing hill climber up the side of a mountain in Montana) boils down to those basics I learnt riding trials bikes as a boy. Age might make me think for a second or two longer before I let the clutch out these days (I’m fast approaching 40)... but never for long.

I’ve spent many years analysing and explaining how off-road riding has helped my road riding, but ultimately it’s down to the basics.

An old friend of mine (who’s ridden off-road all his life too, and is still going strong well into his 60s) often says: “Before you can learn to ride fast off-

JP’s never grown tyred of riding off-road. Sorry

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When you can ride a bike slowly, completing tight turns, feet up, without stalling or wobbling over, then you’ve got the basics of motorcycle control nailed. This is the basis for riding anything with two wheels. Grabbing yourself a bit of dirt-bike riding time is the best way I can think of to improve your overall bike control.

To be perfectly frank I’ve never seen it as graphically as I when I’m instructing at the BMW Off-Road Skills course in Wales. Week-in, week-out I’m instructing men and women, often with little or no experience at all of riding on dirt. There’s a great pleasure in helping and watching their learning curve and bike control skills balloon in just a few short hours. Often the most rewarding weekends are with absolute beginners who have little experience of riding any bike, let alone off-road.

I’m not here to sell Simon Pavey’s courses for him (OFS can do that for itself!) but there’s little doubt, and I see it time and time again, that learning these skills has huge benefit to your

Back in 1987, a more youthful Jon rides his Fantic 201 at his first national trials event

Learn valuable bike control skills riding off-road

Start them young on an electric bike! everyday riding confidence. Skills you simply don’t get enough opportunity to practise on your basic training or bike test, which is precisely why I think you should visit the Dirt Bike Show: to get a feel for what goes on... and more importantly to understand that just because these bikes look a bit different, and some of the off-road fashions are a tad bonkers, it shouldn’t put you off.

There are plenty of ways into off-road and the International Dirt Bike Show is a great place to start. One fantastic reason to visit is to take your kids along.

Aside from marvelling at Steve Colley doing wheelies on a bike with no front wheel, or getting a signed poster from world motocross superstar Jeffrey Herlings, they should check out, sit on and persuade mum and dad that an electric bike is the best possible Christmas present they could buy.

Though don’t blame me if they do just that.

Electric trials bikes are a fairly recent, but growing phenomenon, and

thankfully bringing new families into off-roading. The beauty of the electric bikes on the market is that they come in a range to suit your (kid’s) size and age.

Apart from the twist grip throttle (which can be adjusted for power output as your child gains confidence), the bikes are a lot like riding a normal push-bike (and importantly make the same lack of noise). Clubs for kids are growing in popularity across the UK – one I know of in South Wales has, in its first year of operation, quickly grown in club members and already outstripped its collection of hire bikes.

Oset bikes is the highest profile name in the kids’ electric line-up, and you’ll find the company has a stand and a bike demo area in Hall Three at the show.

Oset has been working hard of late to raise its profile with displays at the British MotoGP and a number of British Superbike rounds. It isn’t the only manufacturer and you should also tap-up the diminutive, but never to be underestimated, Caroline Sandiford at

Book your tickets now Don’t miss the exciting action and adventure at this brilliant family show at Stoneleigh Park from October 31 to November 3. Advance tickets cost just £12 for adults, and £6 for over 60s or children (11-15).

Book online at www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk or call 0844 338 8000 Mecatecno UK for a deal (also in Hall Three).

It’s not all about the kids and the show is an easy step in the right direction to get a feel for what bikes, sports, clubs and training schools are out there. The Motorcycle Industry Association’s Get On campaign will also be at the show, giving you the chance to have a short test ride.

The International Dirt Bike Show, beginning October 31, has plenty of bikes, kit and chances to try the machines for size. Off-roaders are a

friendly bunch, and no different to most road riders, with the same camaraderie, same passions, same desire to get out riding, same reactions to a shiny bolt-on part and the same nose for deal at a show.

The show is a great place to get around and speak to a few people about bikes, places to ride, clubs, training schools – the list is long, but if you dip your toe in the water you’ll find that, like so many other people (myself included), you’ll want to jump straight in. See you at the show.

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The MCM legal column is compiled by managing partner Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast and his bike riding barristers and solicitors at White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.

The firm deals with personal injury claims and its sister company, Motor Defence Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. All White Dalton lawyers know everything about bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution.

White Dalton is Britain’s most specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question there probably isn’t one.

Don’t rely on the advice from your insurance appointed solicitor, get proper independent advice.

For road traffic offences call the Motor Defence solicitors on 0800 280 0912 For non-offence cases call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191

Need advice?

If you have a biking related legal question or query you want advice on, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence of course.

Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles...

It was only a little dent

Q

I was filtering through traffic on my BMW GS1200. I had my metal panniers on so it’s pretty wide. As I went past a beaten-up old Ford Escort, the driver moved to the right by about a foot, clipped my nearside pannier and nearly knocked me off. We pulled up at a bus stop, where the driver went bonkers. He said I smacked into him and demanded I gave him my name and address. I told him to do one and rode off. I wasn’t bothered as my pannier was looking fine and there was only a little dent in his door of his already battered motor. The police have now sent me a notice of prosecution for failing to stop, and failing to report an accident. This can’t be right can it? It was his fault and there was only a little dent. No court will convict me will they?

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I wish I could give you different advice but alas Mr Escort driver was entitled to ask for your details. While it was only a little dent the law is clear: If there is any damage or personal injury following a road traffic accident and someone asks you for your details you have to give them. If you don’t and ride off and it is reported, then you can expect to be summonsed to court. If you’re convicted both the offence of failing to stop and failing to report an accident carry a sentence of 5-10 points; or possibly disqualification; or possibly 26 weeks in prison for really serious cases.

All of that is in addition to a fine and court costs.

Can my wife claim against me?

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I was out riding with my other half on the back of my Bandit 1200 when I cocked up a corner, ended up in the gutter and bounced off through a hedge. Not my finest hour. I walked away with a bruised ego but my wife ended up breaking her wrist and her leg. She’s a carer, but is now off work.

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We’re pretty skint, and struggling to pay the rent, and I’ve had to help her with bathing, cooking and getting dressed etc. which is taking me about two hours a day. I’ve also had to take time off work. I feel unbelievably guilty, and have a feeling that because we’re married she can’t claim against me.

Is that right? And if she can claim can she include an amount for the care I’ve provided, along with my lost earnings?

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As the accident was your fault your wife can claim against you, and your insurer will have to pay out. Being married does not preclude her from this. However, she cannot bring what is known as a subrogated claim for your own losses.

The rationale is that you cocking up the corner means in the eyes of the law you are negligent.

Therefore, you cannot benefit from that by your insurer effectively paying you. As an aside, on the guilt front, try not to beat yourself up. We have all made mistakes and that is from a man who nearly fell off on the mountain pass of the TT course riding his old crusty GSX1400 around a bend on the completely wrong line at 110mph. Wobbly.

For more info, go to:

Name: Paul McGoun From: Ealing, London Occupation: Works for Royal Mail Owned bike for: Four years Previous bike: Yamaha XJR1200 Tell us about it: “This is an early 2007 model, so it still has carbs and it’s bulletproof! I’ve used it every day to ride to work and it’s never missed a beat. It’s why I bought this one after the XJR1200 before. It handles great, and is just a brilliant all-rounder, especially with the flyscreen fitted.The only time I stop riding it is when the snow and ice builds up really seriously – I just borrow a car for those few odd days a year.”

Power: 106bhp @ 8000rpm Torque: 77.2lb-ft (104.7Nm) @ 6000rpm Engine: 1251cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline four-cylinder

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Current value: Dealer £4350; Private £3550; Part-ex £2730

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Twista jeans to be won

Draggin pioneered the use of Kevlar as an abrasion resistant lining for denim jeans in the 1990s and this month MCM has teamed up with Draggin to offer readers a chance to win one of three pairs of its latest Twista jeans, each worth £199.

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Having ridden the 120 miles from the Ace Cafe in London to Brighton and back in a pair of Twistas, I can honestly say they’re a brilliant bit of riding kit. They look great, they’re comfortable, and most importantly they’re highly protective. Thoroughly recommended for any rider who wants the convenience of jeans without compromising on safety.

John Milbank, Editor, Motor Cycle Monthly.

Independent laboratory tests prove that Draggin Jeans resist abrasion more than twice as long as most popular brands of Kevlar-lined jean. That’s because Draggin uses a unique lining that is knitted from a blend of Kevlar® and Dyneema®.

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design so they look like regular jeans. A performance sports liner keeps the wearer cool and comfortable and there are pockets for knee and hip armour if required. Available in sizes to fit both men and women, Draggin Jeans are exclusively distributed in the UK by The Key Collection.

To see the full range visit www.dragginjeans.net

Draggin Jeans boss Grant Mackintosh literally puts his arse on the line to prove the performance of his products. Don’t try this in normal jeans!

Enter free online at:

To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly: Question: What is unique about the protective lining in Draggin Jeans?

A. It’s knitted by hand B. It’s knotted from Kevlar/Dyneema C. It’s knitted from Kevlar/Dyneema

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The 3 lucky winners will be drawn from all correct entries received by the closing date specified. Full terms and conditions can also be found on the MCM website.

No cash alternatives. Competition is only open to UK.

Closing date:

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Track-testing the CB500F

Find your track buddy

Staff writer Carli heads to Cadwell Park on her Honda CB500F, to find out if you really need 100+bhp to enjoy a track day…

Words: Carli Ann Smith Photography: Joe Dick

Earplugs in, Shoei on, visor down and off I went. Heading out of the holding area and on to the track for the sighting I’M NOt going to fib, I was pretty lap, my heart was in my mouth, but I nervous about heading out on to the needn’t have worried: Sure, the Honda infamous Cadwell Park for my first ever couldn’t keep up with some of the faster track day. After all, it isn’t nicknamed riders, but this bike’s not burdened with the ‘Mini Nürburgring’ for nothing. the aggressive handling of the this beautifully undulating, narrow and thoroughbred sports machines. While twisty circuit shares many of the traits it’s not got the immediate turn-in of a of the German über-track, without the Fireblade, this makes for a much more long journey or crazy bus drivers! It’s confidence-inspiring ride on a first track also a great place to day (and of course is really test a bike’s ideal for the public DiD YOU KNOW? handling. roads it’s designed Cadwell Park was Sat on my longfor). When I did reach term loan Honda the corners, the single established right back in CB500F, I felt a rabble wavy disc up front 1934 and grew to its of butterflies (did you that’s grabbed by a current 2.25 mile layout know the collective two-pot Nissin caliper in 1962 noun for a butterfly was more than gang was rabble?) in enough to bring a my stomach as I looked at the sports bike with this power to a halt. bikes surrounding me. With just 47bhp Despite not being carried by fancy available from the 471cc parallel twin upside-down forks, or sporting the latest engine, I was terrified that I’d get left in traction control technology, the CB’s behind, or worse, get in the way. then light weight and easy handling kept me I noticed four-time World Superbike on the tails of the big boys through Hall Champion Carl Fogarty sitting on a Bends and Barn. Even when I was left Ducati 848. behind on the long back-straight, I had

Two cylinders, 47bhp and a big grin.

More than enough for any track day. a big grin plastered on my face, and soon realised that the Honda can easily hold its own on a track day.

Before I knew it, it was the end of the day and time to set off home. My mind was filled with the excitement of the day as I tried to choose my highlight – was it riding out on my favourite circuit with Foggy? Was it picking up tips from other riders, watching with wonder how it’s meant to be done? Or was it simply getting out on track for the first time? I couldn’t decide. All I did know was that I bonded with the CB500F – it took me home feeling like a champ, with a smile that lasted several days.

Now when’s the next track day?!

It always helps to get some guidance on your first track day, and I was lucky enough to meet Mark ‘Finchy’ Fincham – a former Royal Marine Commando turned motorcycle racer currently competing at club level on his ZX10R and hoping to take on British superstock next year. Despite having had one leg amputated, Finchy refuses to be held back – all that’s different on his bike is the thumb-operated shifter. He was happy to watch my lines for a few laps and then took the lead to show me areas I could improve upon, giving me feedback after the ride.

It was incredibly helpful having someone who knew the track – and knew how to race – to show me around. If you meet someone willing to give you some friendly advice on a track day – grab it with both hands!

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34 rider training Module Two Test

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk THE rain – sideways; the Tarmac – a sheet of water; and I was charging toward cones I’d been having nightmares about for weeks. What could possibly go wrong?

Seven days earlier I’d never ridden a bike on the road – no CBT, no scooter, nothing. Yet here I was after just one week of training, about to embark on the test which would change my motorcycling life...

Under pressure

Testing times After six days of intensive training, MCM photographer Joe Dick is ready to take his test, but is he ready for a full licence?

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someone in your family to get on two wheels!

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D-Day: The day I’d been training for all week... the day I’d hopefully become legal to ride a bike on the road. Curtains open... and it was the worst weather of the week with fog, super strong winds and sideways rain. Not good!

I headed over to the training centre where Derek, my instructor and RoSPA Gold rider, already had the Module 1 (off-road) circuit set out in both directions (we wouldn’t be told which way we’d be doing the swerve until we entered the test centre). Both fellow learner Tim and I passed with flying colours. The smile on Derek’s face said it all.

A 35 minute ride and we found ourselves at a water-logged test centre.

To our surprise the test centre was staying open and running. Derek said before we left that there may be a chance tests were delayed or even cancelled until the weather was better, but despite the poor visibility I was soon riding through the gates of the Mod 1 testing ground to take my position in the marked-out parking bay.

A quick talk through the circuit laid out (right-handed, with a right-handed swerve) and I was off to the bike ready to start Mod 1. This was it. If I cocked this up, I could kiss Mod 2 and my licence goodbye until I got another opportunity to take it.

I walked the bike from one parking

Speed gun checks emergency stop. bay to another; easy job, but the bike wasn’t even running at this point. To mess it up here would take a very unprepared rider. Leg over and it was time to attack the slalom and figure-ofeight. Go! Oh sh*t! The wind instantly took the bike and felt like it was pulling me across the entire testing ground (realistically it was about half a metre).

I recovered and headed straight into the slalom, but that had definitely been unexpected. The key in the slalom is to not look at the cone you’re about to go around, but two cones ahead. It’s about planning and I found myself missing the cones by inches yet not worrying. Controlling speed with the clutch and rear brake I’m pulling a nice figure-of-eight. The trick is there’s no requirement as to how tight you have to pull this manoeuvre. Simply put, I was staying nice and wide, making sure I was looking at where I was going, constantly keeping the next cone in sight.

Slalom and figure-of-eight nailed, it was time for the turn in the road. Two white lines imitate curbs on either side of an average sized road. Again, the tip is to look at where you are going, not at the piece of Tarmac in contact with the front wheel. Once completed, I was

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk told to make my way around the righthanded corner and accelerate to the desired 50kph to complete a controlled stop – super easy as there was a ton of space between the braking point and the cones where I was expected to stop.

Next manoeuvre – emergency stop.

Reluctantly I made my way again around the right-hander to line up through the speed trap, this time staring straight at the examiner’s hand.

As soon as it was raised, it was back brake, front brake, squeeze-squeezesqueeze, foot down.

Derek really had polished my riding skills here. Wet Tarmac and sideways rain were some of the worst conditions I could have done this in, yet I stopped a long way before the cones. But I was not in the clear yet... because now it’s time for the dreaded swerve test.

Strong gusts of wind and this rain is really getting my heart going, but I have no choice but to attack. Riding around I took a good look at where the cones were in relation to the speed trap and for the last time, made my way around the

right-handed circuit. Straightening out, I gave it a good squirt of gas until I heard the unmistakable drone that had been programmed into my head of the correct rpm. Angle through the speed trap and a good push on the bars to get that last bit of direction change before a bit of rear brake, squeeze of the front brake lever, leg out and stop. Take a deep breath, and relax. It’s a pass!

Module 2: On the road

I’d done Mod 1 with no minors. I was overjoyed, despite being freezing cold and sopping wet down my neck. But the best was yet to come – Module 2.

A quick break and thaw-out and it was time to head out on the second part of the test. My examiner was calm and relaxed and reassured me that everything would be okay and any problems to just tap my helmet.

We set off from the test centre and headed out on to the road. In all honesty, I was pretty relaxed. Traffic was calm (for Swansea) and steady with the weather being so bad.

Instantly we headed off the ring

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road and into a cul-de-sac where I was challenged with an angled hill start.

Indicator, life saver and we were off. No dramas at all – in fact, I recognised the area. All those tasks of riding around the back of beyond with Derek had paid off.

We headed back out on to the ring road and up to a rather large roundabout, which had four lanes into it. A pretty complex layout, I was asked to turn right. It’s all about these life savers and indicators. I reminded myself to not rush and slow it down.

Never rush into a hazard.

My examiner then got me to head out into the sticks on the back roads where there were some blind crests and corners and some pretty gruelling junctions. There was a tractor ahead so I planned my overtake in plenty of time, knowing the road ahead and positioning the bike to the right-hand side of the road. Again, it was indicate, life saver and go. A bit of ‘woohoo’ as Derek would say and I was past it in seconds.

The little BMW is a torquey little motor and chugged its way to 60 in no time. We turned left and headed into a built-up area. Traffic was pretty busy, with kids from the schools on their lunch break. My eyes were constantly scanning for any of them to run out or kick a ball and so on. Luckily nothing like that happened. The weather was getting pretty bad and we headed back out on to the ring road. I could sense we’d done around 40 minutes of riding and I was confident I’d done nothing incorrect or missed a life saver – that would have been game over.

Up ahead was a contraflow and we ground to a halt. Around 20 minutes later I was in the exact same spot on the Tarmac. You can never plan a test and this one was out of the ordinary as they usually only last around 45 minutes.

We slowly but surely made progress to

The bike test demystified The new test structure is pretty less than two years daunting compared to when many ago, you won’t have of us passed, and while there are to do it again, then more restrictions to younger riders, you can take the there’s still plenty of opportunity to practical test for £90.50. get riding. Don’t be put off, and Age 19: Being able to ride a bike up remember that the end result will be to 46.6bhp will require the CBT years of fun on a bike! Here’s a brief (if you don’t have a valid A1 licence), guide to how it works: and theory test to have been taken Age 16: You need to take within two years, then the two-part Compulsory Basic Training practical would cost you £90.50 (CBT: £100-£150), which will let you Age 24: The world is now your ride a 28mph scooter with L plates. oyster. You need take a CBT You can take a theory test (£31) and (unless you have a moped, A1 or two practical tests (£90.50), which A2 licence, or took one within two lets you lose the L plates. years), the theory test (you don’t Age 17: An A1 licence will let you need to take it if you’ve taken a ride a 125cc bike. You’ll need to do theory test within two years, or a theory test if you haven’t already you’ve held an A2 licence for (within two years), but if you have a more than two) and another moped licence, or took your CBT practical test (£90.50).

If you want to know more, check out www.geton.co.uk the test centre where I saw Derek anticipating the result.

I got off the bike, gloves and helmet off, and watched my examiner do the same: “It’s good news,” he said (before the words rolled out of his mouth I was jumping up and down in my head, but playing it cool on the outside), “you’ve passed”. I had two minors in all; one for staying a tad too long in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway despite there being nothing behind; and the second for a slight hesitation at a junction. I couldn’t be happier, especially with the weather conditions. Derek and Tim both congratulated me and we waited for Tim to do his test too.

For Tim it was an unfortunate fail, due to missing one of the dreaded life saver checks. But he booked straight back in for his Mod 2. The crazy thought is that

as soon as I get home I can get on my bike and head out on the open road unsupervised and with the necessary skills to ride safely and smoothly. I can’t stress the importance in learning with people who have lifelong riding skills.

BMW really does know what it’s doing when it comes to instructing and I can’t thank the guys enough for the skills I’ve been given for life.

All the fear and anxiety was for nothing. In reality, if you’re thinking of taking your test, don’t delay. The law has changed and it’s only going to get more difficult. Once the test is passed, you have that licence for life and can use it as and when you like.

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HONDA AMERICA Street Scrambler, 1971, UK reg, MoT and tax, lots spent, first to see will buy.Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

HONDA CB 1300cc, 2004, red/white, MoT/taxed, 21k miles, new tyres, fly screen, garaged, immac cond, £3500 ono. Tel. 01424 425856; 0777 3084372. E Sussex.

HONDA BLACKBIRD 1997, MoT, good condition, dyno jetted, K&N, 62k miles, well sorted, £1700 ono. Tel. 07846 378609. Merseyside.

HONDA BROS 400 NT25 Product Two model, 1989, grey import from BAT bikes, black, great cond, low mileage, spare Corbin seat, Baglux tank cover and Bros luggage rack, spares, £1150. Tel. Tracey on 07415 352449 Anytime. Glam.

HONDA CB 1977 reg, t&t, immac cond, new tyres, windscreen, top box, 10,100 miles, engine and gearbox, superb condition, kickstart and elec start, any trial, £1700 ovno. Tel. 07712 355422.

S Yorks.

HONDA CB 400F 1976, multi show winning bike, showroom condition, fab to ride, £4000 ono.

Tel. 07786 170381. W Lothian.

HONDA CB 600F A9 Hornet, 24,500 miles approx, ABS model, custom exhaust and std, belly pan, extra running lights (fitted), h/light cover, fly screen, £3300 ono. Tel. 07731 389682. Kent.

HONDA CB1300 SA Red frame, only 850 made, long MoT and tax, too many extras to list, only 10k miles, first to see will buy, cheapest in UK. Tel. 07977 942550.

Glam.

HONDA CBF 1000 Blue, 2006, 11,725 mls, 2 keys, MoT 5/14, tax 11/13, Fenda Extenda, Givi rack, new rear tyre, HISS/Security. Tel. 07872 414355. Lanarks.

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HONDA CB400/4 1975, P reg, 34,247 miles, red, bike in good condition, frame p/coated, fitted with RD400 alloy wheels and a rear disc brake, c/w spare parts, selling as I have bought a GS 750E.Tel. 079660 15607. Suffolk.

HONDA CB500 good condition, V plate, 41k miles, red, tax & MoT til end Mar 14, £1000 ono. Tel. 07926 283536. Bristol.

HONDA CB500S-Y 02 reg, black, long t&t 2014, only 15,640 miles, MRA touring screen & std, hand guards h/grips, Givi rack, new hagon shocks, full docs, org bill of sale, superb example, hence £1750. Tel. 0751 4004445. S Yorks.

HONDA CBF 125 2009, 11,300 mls,12 months’ MoT,2 keys, new rear tyre, £1500. Tel. 07857 383233. W Mids.

HONDA CBF 250 2004, red, 6,000 genuine miles, top box and screen, tax and MoT, excellent cond. £2200 ono. Tel. 01524 825474. Lancs.

HONDA CBF 600SA-8 ABS, excellent unmarked condition, only 3 yrs old, 8,500 miles, full s/h, 11 months’ t&t, Givi top box, rear hugger, £3600 ono. Tel. 01642 762615. N Yorks.

HONDA CBR 1000FS 53,500 miles, top and side boxes, new stainless 4-into-1 exhaust, r/tyre, chain and sprockets, brakes serviced, new brake pads, stamped service book to 43,528, t&t. Tel. 07876 222441. W Mids.

HONDA CBR 1000FS RR4 Fireblade, 10,500 miles, full s/h, MoT Feb 14, tax May 14, mint condition, any inspection welcome, £3995. Tel. 01825 733035. E Sussex.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 silver, full s/h, 11 months’ MoT and tax, just serviced, garaged, 23k miles, bargain, £3200. Tel. 07759 750113 after 6pm. Scottish border.

HONDA CBR 400/NC 29 three owners from new, last one being a lady owner for last 11 yrs! only 17k miles/10k miles on clock, long MoT, lack of use forces sale, £1695 ono. Tel. 07986 166004.

Notts.

HONDA F6C VALKYRIE 1500 trike, 16k, 2001, t&t, windshield, twin spots, studded saddle bags, back rest, carrier, cruise pegs, green/ivory, mint, alarm, immob, £12250 ono. Tel. 01228 530241; 07979080413. Carlisle.

HONDA CBR 600 FABS Sept 2011, as new, 2,600 miles, one owner from new, £380 extras, matching bike, ring for full spec. £5600. Tel. 01482 850593. East Yorks.

HONDA CBT SUPERDREAM 125 good condition for year, 12 months’ MoT, will tax as well if wanted, no time wasters please. £550 ono. Tel. Trev on 07969 387740. Notts.

HONDA CBX 750 12 months’ test, 6 months’ tax, 27k, been sat in garage 14 years after previous owner gave up biking, now on the road again, just serviced, good tyres, rear rack, £750. Tel. 01702 302658. Essex.

HONDA CD200 Benly, 1980 model, with kick and electric start, tax and MoT to Jul 14, not pristine but sound little work horse, £450.

Tel. 01229 465311 or 07939 430576. S Cumbria.

HONDA CD175A SLOPER barn find, 1967, E reg, no docs, 98+% complete, 10,500k on clock, excellent running engine £730. offers over or may p/x CM200 parts Tel. 07585 380778; 01613 038830. NW. HONDA CD200 lots of parts, dismantled engines, forks, wheels headlamp shells, too many to list, Tel. 01536 516786. Northants.

HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100 1983, plain Jane needs attention, £1000 ono. Tel. Alec 078 50000816. Merseyside.

HONDA HORNET 90 MoT 5/14, Wavy discs, new chain & sprockets, top box, Hornet radiator grill, sports exhausts which make the bike sound awesome, runs superb, vgc. . Tel. 07739 309630.

Notts.

HONDA HORNET CB 600F-3 Blue, only done 12,718 miles, MoT til Jun 14, taxed until 30/11/2013, loads of extras, garaged, excellent condition, well looked after, to see a video of this bike on youtube type in hornetcb600f3 to their search bar £2495. Tel. 07979 262011.

Cheshire.

HONDA NC 700S 2012, as new, 489 dry miles, centre stand, extras, Honda warranty, 2014, taxed, bargain, must sell, £3900 ono.Tel. 01824 709910; 07769 740812. N Wales.

HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 1985, 39,000 miles, recent restoration, silver grey, orig. paintwork, recent cam belts, forks, bearings, tyres, JVC radio, new silencer system, excellent runner, too many other new parts to mention £5000. Tel. 07930 663930.

Lancs.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 1100 cc, ABS/TCS 1999, 72k, burgundy, full Honda s/h, recent cam/carb service, h/grips, t&t, orig keys, tools, handbook, exc cond, always garaged, 2 owners from new, £2295. Tel. 01932 240150. Gtr London.

HONDA SUPER FOUR 400 1995, taxed and tested until 2014, excellent original condition, £1050 ono. Tel. 01974 282613. Aberystwyth, Wales.

HONDA VFR 750, £1600. Tel. 07778 507170. E Riding of Yorks.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN A fine example of one of the best touring machines around, never seen a winter, t&t, 15,156 miles, ready to munch those miles with you and your pillion, £4995. Tel. 01782 946789; 07743 273955. Staffs.

HONDA VFR 750 regularly maintained, full overhaul and service last winter, not immac ut well above average, t&t, recent discs, chain and sprockets. Tel. 07724 827373. E Sussex.

HONDA S/WING FES 125cc scooter, ABS version, 2012, 62 reg, 741 miles, warranty, tax till Sept 14, fantastic, black, c/w match top box and loads of under seat storage, one owner, £2860.

Tel. 07753 522292. Surrey.

HONDA SH125I Red, regi Aug 12, immac cond, 2,200 miles, 35 ltr back box, tall front screen, economical runner, full s/h, one very careful lady owner, £2200. Tel. 7958704441. Somerset.

HONDA STREET SCRAMBLER UK reg, 7000 miles, lots of money spent, first to see will ride away, .

Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

HONDA SUPER BLACKBIRD Late 2004, 54 reg, one main owner, 10,750 miles from new, full Honda s/h, standard bike, original bill of sale, tax and test, lovely machine in silver, £4750. Tel. 01270 841032. .

HONDA CB650Z 1981, X reg, lovely classic in vgc, blue, t&t May 2014, many new parts, 36k miles, £995 no offers. Tel. 0775 1066492. Glam.

HONDA VFR 800 2008, 5,500 miles, sterling silver, spotless condition, full Honda luggage, new battery, MoT, taxed £5100. Tel. 01285 861323. Wilts/Glos.

HONDA VFR 800 1999, red, full s/h, great example, lots paperwork, new tyre, pads, C&S, MoT and tax 2014, non VTEC, £1375.

Tel. 07570 807151. Northants.

HONDA VFR 800 55k miles, crash bungs, heated grips, good tyres, good runner, £1450 ono. Tel. 07762 584327. W Mids.

HONDA VFR 800F V-Tech A-6, 2007, 57 plate,ABS, sports/tourer, red, 2.474 miles from new, 11 months’ MoT, full s/h, alarm, seat cowl, excellent condition, no chips or marks, £5200. Tel. 01945 585342. Norfolk.

HONDA VFR 800FI 09/2000, X, 36k, owned for nearly 12 years, exc cond, regularly serviced and maintained, original screen and seat hump supplied, many extras inc Givi luggage, t&t, £1895. Tel. 07779 374056. E Yorks.

HONDA VFR800 21K,Anniversary model, all keys, books, Scottoiler datataged, new battery, MoT, vgc, £2150. Tel. 01432 265726. Hereford.

HONDA VT125 Shadow 2003, ideal first bike, good condition, 8,530 miles, t&t Jul 14, £1950.

Tel. 01642 826214. N Yorks.

HONDA VTR 1000 Firestorm, 2000, X, pearl yellow met, 18k, fsh, all receipts/MoTs, full MoT, Datatool and Smartwater, small crack below n/s indicator, otherwise immac std cond, £1595 ono.

Tel. 07956 208091. E Mids.

HONDA VTX-S 1300 Cruiser, £1500 worth of extras, beautiful bike, reg 31.12.08. Tel. 07843 916075. Lanarks.

HONDA XL125 V TWIN black, 08 reg, tax, MoT, immace, 3615 miles, 90+ mpg at 65mph, old mans toy, free helmet and gloves £2200 no offers. Tel. 01263 512433 after 6pm. Norfolk.

HONDA CBR 600RR 2004, blue/silver, MoT till 8th July 2014, tax till end of June 2014, new front tyre only 2630 miles, excellent condition, only one owner, £3200 ono. Tel. 01889 9508114.

Stafford.

HONDA CD200T BENLY 1980, complete, some new parts, Sorn, handbook and manual, £400 no offers; also 2012 Suzuki 650 V Strom lower seat, as new, £80 ono + p&p. Tel. 01162 402726.

Leics.

HONDA CD200T BENLY 1980, complete, Sorn, some new parts, handbook and manual £400. no offers Tel. 01162 402726. Leics.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 long tax and MoT, 58,000 miles, service record to 52,000, new tyres, battery, silencer, two owners, excellent condition, Givi top box, gold £1350. Tel. 07882 525487; 01446 412146. South Glam.

HONDA DOMINATOR 650 2001, Y reg, 32,000 miles, taxed 6 months, MoT July 14, big tank, good tyres, new chain, sprockets, not mint, some cracks in plastics but very serviceable £1200 ono.

Tel. 07973 318210. Tyne and Wear.

HONDA FIRE BLADE 900cc, 26k miles, 1934, the original blade, fully serviced, new stainless downpipes, new disc pads, front and rear owned last 10 years, back injury forces sale, new battery etc, Offers Tel. 07551 527770. Yorks.

HONDA H100S Red, ideal first bike, runs very well, no t&t, should pass without any trouble, £550 ono. Tel. 01530 455720. Leics.

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HONDA PC50 49cc, good condition, stored many years, runs well, £225. Tel. 02083 867210. Herts.

HONDA SILVER WING GL 650 1985, 26,650 km, t&t, pan and top box, good condition for year, £1350 ono. Tel. 07535 720913. N Yorks.

FIREBLADE 2000-2004 Titanium exhaust, blue into gold twin outlets, used only 3 months, good condition, £55; Fireblade 929 dark tint d/bubble screen, as new £25 Tel. 01543 458299. Staffs.

HONDA SL350 K1 1971, I bought this and rode it around Texas, now home in the UK, duty paid, too good to restore, lots of pictures available, £4300 ono. Tel. 01227 360735. Kent.

HONDA TRIALS CG125 smart lightweight 4-stroke twin shock alloy tank and rims, Beamish frame, sounds and performs like a Tigercub but half the price £1295.

Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

HONDA VT250 1986, in very good condition, starts first time, becoming classic, £495 ono; also BMW Boxer R65 wanted in need of work Tel. 01204 574813.

Lancs.

HONDA VT750S 750cc,Tri colour, 62 plate, 1500 miles, as new, taxed till May 2014, £3999. Tel. 01244 312816. Chester.

HYOSUNG MIDAS 110cc, 53 plate, Sorn, 13,517 kilometers, 8,448 miles, a best of 148 miles per gallon at speeds between 35 and 40 mph, sweet running little engine £475. Tel. 07508 500886. Essex.

ITOM ASTOR 1960s to finish restoration, 4 speed foot change, gears, brakes and lighting to sort, no documents, too many projects to complete, £1500 ono. Tel. 01724 864220. Lincs.

JAMES F/B 250cc parts, complete g/box, engine no good, in bits, rear footrests with Taper extensions, tank embelishers with trim, some tin bits inc. pump carrier, buyer collects £80.Tel. 01613 038830. NW.

JAMES COMMODORE very rare model, similar to Comet, 1951/2, 98cc, Villiers, two speed if engine 90%-ish complete, but dismantled for total rebuild, no docs, has frame/engine, numbers and number plate, £495. Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

KAWASAKI ER 650F Black, 2009, only 895 miles,perfect condition throughout, requires MoT, only two owners from new, all keys and books, R&G crash bungs, lovely bike, £3100 ono.Tel. 01480 861940. Cambs.

KAWASAKI ER6F 650 2013, 1,800 miles, mint, black, £4995.

Tel. 01792 895678; 07584 375526. W Glam.

KAWASAKI C1 ZX9R 1998, S, exc cond, MoT Apr 14, mothballed in winter, religiously cleaned/ polished/chainoiled/serviced, extras, 22,444 miles in Spain/ w’ends, performance can, £1600. Tel. John 01438 812864. Herts.

KAWASAKI ER6N 2011, 8k miles, pearl white, £600 worth of quality extras inc Oxford hot grips, taxed, MoT in 2014, like new and pampered example. Tel. 07747 553575. Denbighshire.

KAWASAKI GPZ vgc for age, taxed till end Sept, tested till Sept, vg tyres, new battery, nearly new silencers, tinted screen, loads of s/h and receipts to prove, 69k miles. Tel. 07872 378434.

Northumberland.

KAWASAKI TRIKE and towing device, alloys, powder coating, custom seat and tank, spares include axle, suspension, prop shaft etc., sold with 1 year MoT or cash adjustment, great fun £1570. Tel. 01404 46570. E Devon.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S X reg, 2000, 13k miles, needs some tlc, black, ideal for commuting, £995 ono. Tel. 0208 6444998 after 6.30pm . Surrey.

KAWASAKI VN1600 Classic Tourer, 2006, 23,500 mls, s/h, datatool alarm, S4, red, intercom, air suspension, t&t, 3 owners, great tyres, Vance & Hines pipes.

Tel. 07730 333049 for more info..

Wilts.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S 2000, 17,583 miles, tax, MoT, new battery, exhausts, brake pads, always garaged £1200 ono. Tel. 07523 910557. Surrey.

KAWASAKI EN500 Chop, 12 months’ MoT, 6 months’ tax, S reg, 1998, very reliable, lovely to ride, a real head turner, £2000.

Tel. 07413 567761. Merseyside.

KAWASAKI ER6 2006, silver, 3k miles, t&t, as new condition, £2850 ono. Tel. 07788 933817.

Berks.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500 2002, 24,500 miles, MoT till 24/4/14, taxed, new battery, black, may swap for R65 £950. Tel. 07913 312128. South Lincs.

KAWASAKI ER6-N 60 reg, petrol green, under 5,800 miles, screen, h/grips, braided brake pipes, Scottoiler, Baglux tank cover, crash protectors, tax Sept 14, immac, new tyres, £3900 ono.Tel. 0191 2375555; 07831 643825.

Tyne & Wear.

KAWASAKI ER5 2000, 56k miles, red, Givi box, engine bars, new tyres, MoT and tax, very well maintained and kept, shining condition, standard, enthauiast owned, starts and runs well, photos by request, £725. Tel. 07905 420055. London.

KAWASAKI GPZ 900R 1984, expensive overhaul then dry stored since! team green, good cond, running order, space needed, Sensible Offers please Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

KAWASAKI EN 500 Very good condition for year, 11 months' MoT, £595 ono. Tel. 07766 653614. Devon.

KAWASAKI VULCAN VN800 low mileage, vgc, screen, backrest, crashbars, panniers, etc, new back tyre, long MoT, always garaged, ready to go £2995 ono.

Tel. 01282 871958. Lancs.

KAWASAKI VN900 Classic, 2007, MoT Jun 14, 15,400 miles, Jardine 2_in drag pipes, Kawasaki pannier bars, leather throw-overs, Pyramid plastics screen, also orig Kawasaki exhausts, £3850. Tel. 01507 481706. Lincs.

KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD VN 1500 GL Classic Tourer, 1500cc, V reg (2000), low mileage (14,561), 12 mths’ MoT, excellent A1 condition, health issues forces sale, £3850. Tel. 07903 266855.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI KX 1981, 420cc, with many spares, £1700. Honda 1985 XL, 250cc, £975. Tel. 01443 837268. South Wales.

KAWASAKI W650 04 reg, 4k miles, taxed and MoT till Jun 14, excellent condition, red, plus Givi rack, top box and windshield, £2850. Tel. 07745 462254.

Shrops.

KAWASAKI ZG1200 B6 1992, good clean bike, 32k miles, rare example in the UK, fully loaded for touring and very comfortable, £3300 ono. Tel. 01296 429933.

Bucks.

KAWASAKI ZR7 1999, full s/h and lots of new bits, great little bike for day to day use, 12 months’ MoT.Tel. 07740 986402.

Kinross.

KAWASAKI ZX ZX636-C6F-6R 2006, Ninja, 3k miles on the clock, full s/h, one owner from new, immaculate showroom condition, new tyres 500 miles ago, mew Bosch battery just fitted, £3999 ono. Tel. 07519 305277. Gtr London.

KAWASAKI ER6F 2006, black and red, 11 months' MoT, 5 months' tax, heated grips, 17,700 dry miles, very good cond, chrome radiator guard, good starter bike £2200 ono. Tel. 07791 391520. Durham.

KAWASAKI ZX6R 98, G1, carbs rebalanced, runs exceptionally well, mature owner last two years, MoTs runs til Jun 14, tax til Dec 13, 35k, loads spent on lots new parts this year, £1350 ono.

Tel. 07825 474290. Hampshire.

KAWASAKI ZX6R Ninja F3, P, 1997 model, t&t, first reg 2012, owned from new, Akrapovic, WP r/suspension, K&N filter, LSL clipons, lot of assessories, kept originals, 55k, £1600. Tel. 01273 401483. E Sussex.

KAWASAKI ZX-6R (636) immac, 6,400 miles only, t&t, garaged, Acumen gear indicator and Powerbronze r/hugger fitted, prereg by dealer in 2005 - purchased Mar 06 with zero miles, £3200.

Tel. Bill 07583 460760. Merseyside.

KAWASAKI ZXR 1200 2007, 15k miles, full service history, tax/MoT, £3500 ono. Tel. 07531 197779.

Gtr Man. KAWASAKI KZ650 green, 78/B2 in excellent condition with new tyres, reconditioned f/brake, battery and electrics, well serviced engine, MoT/tax, original tool kit, handbook £1600. Tel. 01803 607265; 01364 653515.Torquay.

Yamaha YZF R125

Words: Ben Wilkins

Styled just like the Yamaha R6, the YZF R125 offers credible big bike looks and handling for learners or commuters alike

It was a long time coming. Yamaha’s last saucy 125 was the 1990s TZR125, a machine which was lusted after by the then learners who’ll now be in their forties. I know, I was one of them. It took until 2008 for Yamaha to make a racy road-oriented 125 which would be lusted after by another generation of teenagers desperate for a slice of performance biking.

Honda’s four-stroke CBR125R sold in droves for several years unchallenged and must have been partly to thank for Yamaha to want in on the sales... and come up with this beauty.

Designed, developed and produced in Italy, the R125 is aimed at the European market and the more European sized rider – which is good news for us Brits. The seat height is even higher than Yamaha’s own middleweight R6, so bear that in mind if you’re not overly well endowed in the leg department.

Just like the two-stroke TZR125s of the 90s, the baby YZF has an enthusiastic following of performance-minded learners, not to mention a healthy aftermarket supply of cosmetic and power enhancing add-ons.

Engine: The engine in the R125 is manufactured by Minarelli and has earned a reputation for being a strong little unit – even with the majority being thrashed by performance seeking first timers. Performance from the 15bhp motor up to 55-60mph is more than respectable.

Keep the revs above 6000rpm and it’s very sprightly, but ridden in this way fuel economy isn’t brilliant, dipping to 60mpg. With a less manic riding style the R125 will typically return 80 or so mpg (Honda’s CBR125R will return over 100mpg without trouble but only produces 13bhp – every extra pony counts at this level).

Taken in context, the engine performance is very good and is one of the best 125s out there from a thrills perspective. Of course, you’ll still need to keep on top of the gearbox to keep the engine on song – see, not all things have changed from the days of the two-stroke Yamaha TZR125.

However, gone are the days of chucking a set of Boyesen reeds into an oil burner’s reed block and fitting a noisy pipe; the R125’s engine is fuel injected, which needs additional equipment to adjust. And just like in the early days of the 125cc learner law, big bore kits are available for more power (for those who’ve passed their test obviously).

Both 150cc and 182cc big bore kits are available, and provide a noticeable increase in power. The 182cc Malossi kit requires a different exhaust and a Dynojet Power Commander to get the fuelling right.

Handling: While the R125 may ‘only’ have a steel chassis, the Deltabox main frame and aluminium swingarm do a cracking job, giving the bike class-leading handling – this is quite possibly the best handling 125 on the market.

Despite a lack of adjustability in both the forks and the rear shock (which it doesn’t really need anyway) the bike is a joy through the bends, giving the feeling of being on an extremely light sports bike (which it is). The only time you remember you’re on a 125 is when winding the throttle open or going for an overtake.

Ride: The R125 experience is one of capability. This is a bike which doesn’t look like a 125 and doesn’t ride like a 125. Yamaha got the damping just right, to give a sporty ride which doesn’t rattle your fillings over bumps and potholes. It handles better than Honda’s CBR125, and feels far more like a ‘big’ bike. In fact, the R125 has similar proportions to its bigger brother, the YZF-R6, and it’s a welcome change to have a learner machine sized for normal riders. If you want a bike which takes you away from the feeling of being on a moped or learner machine, this is the one.

The limited steering lock can make life interesting when doing a U-turn on a narrow road, so you might want to practise before taking your test on it.

Some owners try to squeeze a 110 front and 140 rear tyre onto the R125’s rims, but this isn’t a recommended fitment and may adversely affect the handling. This front tyre size will also rub on the front mudguard.

Equipment: The dash sports a digital display which includes speed, fuel level and distance on reserve as well as the normal trip meter. There’s no kick-start – this is electric start only.

The OE Michelin Pilot Sporty tyres draw criticism for grip, especially in the wet. Many owners swear by the Pirelli Sport Demon or Bridgestone BT45 – although they reportedly don’t last for as many miles as the Michelins.

The mirrors are vibey and have a habit of coming loose.

There’s a huge list of mods which owners carry out, from LED valve caps through a tail tidy to big bore kits, Power Commanders and exhausts. The most common mods are a tail tidy and noisier exhausts.

Finish: Top notch. That’s not something you might expect from a learner market 125 but the YZF will fly through multiple winters, and with a generous cleaning regime a 2008 model should still be in sparkling condition. If not, it’s a sign of little maintenance on behalf of the seller/previous owner. Of course, as with any faired

machine it’s worth looking under the fairing to see what’s what. A bike which has never had the fairing off could well be a festering corrosion pit under the shiny panels.

Model history: 2008 YZF R125 introduced 2009 Colour changes 2010 Colour changes 2012 Colour changes 2013 Colour changes What to check: With any learner machine it’s worth checking the fasteners for damage from new riders who’re also learning how to use the right sized spanners.

Expect nuts and bolts under the fairing to be seized, so go for the best looked-after machine you can find. The engine can take the abuse of being at maximum revs everywhere, as long as it’s been fully serviced. Check for the stamps in the book. The chain and sprockets don’t have a reputation for a long life so check for hooked teeth on the rear sprocket and if you can pull the chain away from the sprocket at the three o’clock position they’ll need replacing.

Three overall pros: Adult-sized, handling, finish.

Three overall cons: Price, non-adjustable suspension, not the best MPG. Value for money: Buy a two- to three-year-old model with any of the extras (exhaust, tail tidy etc.) you want already fitted, it’ll save you hundreds.

Servicing/maintenance: Dealer servicing is every 3500 miles with oil changes every 1800 miles (oil filter every 3500 miles). The owner’s manual describes the oil change in detail so owners are expected to do this interim 1800 mile change between dealer services. The 1800 miles equates to roughly every seven tanks of fuel, so the cost could soon rack up if you take it to a dealer for this additional oil change. The good news is it takes less than a litre of oil.

Insurance: Lexham Insurance quote the following on a 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1: 19-year-old in Derby (Riding for three years, provisional licence, three years no claims) TPF&T: £365 (£500 excess) Fully comprehensive: £490 (£500 excess)

42-year-old in London (three points for speeding), riding 15 years, nine years no claims TPF&T: £135 (£150 excess) Comp: £195 (£150 excess) Used prices Here is a selection of used prices we’ve seen advertised in the classifieds for both private and dealer sales.

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Dealer £2495 £2595 £2995 £3295 £3495

Private £1850 £2200 £2500 £2695 £2850

TECH SPEC

Engine: 124.7cc, 4v, l/c, four-stroke, six-speed, single Max power (claimed): 14.8bhp @ 9000rpm Max torque (claimed): 9lb-ft @ 8000rpm Bore x Stroke: 52 x 58.6mm Rake/Trail: 24.2°/86.1mm Chassis: Steel deltabox Suspension: Front 33mm telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel. Rear monoshock preload adjustable, 125mm wheel travel.

Brakes: Front single 292mm disc, two-piston caliper.

Rear single 230mm disc, one-piston caliper Wheels/tyres: Front 100/80/ZR17. Rear 130/70ZR17 Wheelbase: 1355mm Weight (claimed wet): 138kg Seat height: 818mm Fuel capacity: 13.8 litres Colours: Red, white, blue, yellow

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CLASSIFIED KAWASAKI ZX6R 636 (54) B1H, low mileage, well cared for bike, exc cond, has clip-on light lens covers, MRA d/b screen, r/hugger, Remus can on bike but orig available, £2999. Tel. 07527 456088.

Co Durham.

MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 2008, A1 condition, genuine 2,380 miles, lovely bike to ride, ill health forces sale, year’s MoT, 6 months tax £5000 open to offers Tel. 07548 531007. Shropshire.

KAWASAKI ZZR 600 Mint, two owners, 1993, near concours cond, blue/purple combination, all over as came out of factory, 3,535 miles! For full info and pics email £2200 ono. Tel. Brian on 01924 499182 (daytime). W Yorks.

MOTO GUZZI LE MANS Mk 11 Cafe Racer, 1979, non standard clean, tidy condition, lots of nice after market bits, fast, loud and reliable, £2800 ovno. Tel. 07789 968512. Norfolk.

KAWASAKI ZZR1100 D1 1993, black, 39k miles, MoT May 14, tax Oct, owned since 2000, 20 year old bike so some scratches and original exhaust has been repaired, £1000. Tel. Paul 07714 664970. Reading, Berks.

KAWASAKI ZX9RC2 green & black, year 99 on T reg, MoT till 2014, tax until Feb 2014, had a lot of work done to it, have all the paperwork for all bills, £899. Tel. 07925 035468 daytime. London.

KAWASAKI ZZR600 2000, E7, t&t April 2014, recent BT023, battery, f/caliper seals, sintered pads, new plugs, carrier, t/box included, helmet clothing if requied, excellent runner, 39,500 miles, may part exchange, £1400 ono. Tel. 07758 515696. Lincs.

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MZ RT 125 spares or repair, new chain and sprocket, start motor, clutch, clutch cable and battery, £300.Tel. 07967 268023. Gwent.

MZ SAXON 301 blue, 1994, 71,705 miles on Sorn, vgc, £525 ono. Francis-Barnett Falcon 87, 200cc, no V5, seat, sidepanels, new tyres and loom, £600, no texts. Tel. 07910 947743. Staffs.

NORTON ATLAS 750cc, 1965, rebuilt to show standard, bills available to see, matching numbers, superb condition, £8500 may take small bike p/x Tel. Pete 01905 21667 anytime.

OSSA MAR 250cc, Clubman, 1973 and 1975 both for restoration, £750 the pair may take sit on canoe as part payment. Tel. 01745 344760. Conwy.

MOTO GUZZI V40 Capri, 400cc, 1986, less than 3k miles, on Sorn, lovely condition, £1600. Tel. 07938 397202. Wisbech.

MOTO GUZZI V50 III 1983, vgc, t&t, C bars gelbat screen, box SSEX leds, front pads, shaft U/J 2012 manuals, K&Ns, reliable, economical £1650. Tel. 01744 25096. Merseyside.

PEUGEOT 206 TKR WRC 49cc scooter, 2004, 8k miles, unrestricted, 6 months’ MoT & tax, good condition, sold with spare max speed exhaust, drive belt, restrictor kit, Haynes manual, £450 ono.

Tel. Craig 07808 786778. Stirlingshire.

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LAMBRETTA LI150 S3 1967, professionally restored, all original, very reliable, everything correct, 12 months’ MoT, free tax, must be seen, £3495. Tel. 01664 565778; 07836 251850. Leics.

MORINI DART 350 two owners from new, only 6k miles, recent cam belt, stainless silencer and battery, owner giving up motorcycling, £2400. Tel. 01689 832945.

Kent.

MOTOGUZZI BREVA 750 IE 12,000 miles, t&t, new gel battery, full touring spec, two screens, h/grips, mirror extensions, engine bars, c/stand, manuals, tool kits, Battleaxe tyres, immac, £2750.

Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

MZ 301 ETZ + Squire sidecar, tax and MoT, runs well but cosmetically challenged, recent rear suspension dampers, head bearings and fork seals, £900 ono. Tel. 07773 409335. Worcs.

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PIAGGIO ZIP superb condition, a “one off” tribute to Madness (The Nutty Boys), most decals custom made, fully remote alarmed and immobilised, tax til end May 14, MoT til Feb 14, £850. Tel. 07868 843489. Kent.

PIAGGIO 50 scooter, tax & MoT, 3000 miles, excellent condition, one lady owner, £550. Tel. 01753 869566. Berks.

ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet 500 deluxe, 2002, MoT/tax, 12k miles, vgc, Boyer ignition, power box, recent Monobloc carb, battery, rear tyre, runs well, £1495. Tel. 07884 458492. Kent.

ROYAL ENFIELD 350cc Classic Bullet, mint cond, black/chrome, only 3,700 miles, t&t, 2014, p/x Suzuki 125 Van Van, cash either way, ready to go, 2000, X reg, £1595.Tel. 01302 534155.Yorks.

ROYAL ENFIELD Crusader Sports 250cc Cafe racer, early 6os bike but re-reg 1980, runs great but needs tlc, fantastic classic British bike, cheap bike as 73 now. Tel. Steve 07790 658549. Carns.

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC BULLET 350cc, mint, low mileage condition, long t&t, black and chrome, ready to ride and enjoy, easy to live with, 70 mpg £1595.

Tel. 01302 534155. S Yorks.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 350cc Trials, MP forks, Crusader frame, alloy rims, etc., 1960, very competitive pre-unit trials machine with magneto £2600. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET Electra X, 2006, black, mint condition, 2000 miles, t&t, extras highway kit rack £2200 ono. Tel. 01654 702680. Powys.

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC BULLET 2010, green, 2,950 careful miles, as new, MoT July 2014, tax Dec. 2013, large screen, dual seat, rear carrier, mud flaps, 19 tooth sprocket gel battery £2950.

Tel. 07904 864017. North Lincs.

SANYA 125cc bike, 2006, 7,417 miles from new, perfect working order, no tax or test, buyer collects, no time wasters £800 ono. or £600 to collect anytime Tel. 01617 642591. Bury.

SUPERBYKE RCC125 124cc, only 7000km, rare custom OHV twin, exhaust pipes, pristinenew chain & sprockets, taxed till March 2014, derestricted, £900 ono. Tel. 07910 333738. Greater Manchester.

SQUIRE D18 Luxury touring m/cycle trailer, superb quality, lockable, in ex. con, complete with cable, lights, spare wheel, plus tow ball fitting attachment, cost over £2500 new, £750 offers. Tel. 02089 425151. Surrey.

ST1300A PAN EUROPEAN 2004, 40,000 miles,ABS, electric screen HTD grips, MoT March 2014, some extras, on Sorn, £4800 ono.

Tel. 01472 825321. Lincs.

SUNBEAM S8 500cc, 1957, tax free, original transferable reg no, matching frame and engine nos, superb condition, £5250. Tel. 01480 461424. Cambs.

SUZUKI TL1000S 1997, 34,700 miles, t&t, very clean, front mudguard extender, braided brake hoses, K&N filter, Scottoiler, rear hugger, tail guard under tray, single seat hump, £1700.Tel. 07708 912400. N Yorks.

SUZUKI 1200N BANDIT Mk 1, 12,100 miles, vgc, 11 mths’ tax and test, no time wasters please, £2000 or swap R1 Blackbird, whyEur Tel. 07909 502193; 01422 316310. Yorks.

SUZUKI 650 V Twin, 2011, tax, MoT, low miles, vgc £3200 ono.

Tel. 01424 722802; 07852 848615. E Sussex.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650 2010, 9,200 miles, superb, as new, serviced condition, mature owner, first to see will buy, £2800. Tel. 01691 661208. Shrops.

SUZUKI GS 850G Blue, 1982 trike, reg 1993 as trike, needs tlc, no MoT or tax, hard tail Reliant rear axle, 66k miles, must see, £1250. Tel. 07902 496807 eves.

Essex.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 2002, blue and white, 29k miles, good tyres, chain and sprockets, full Akrapovic, t&t, good cond, some small marks on tank, £2650. Tel. 07846 104644. Glos.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 650 K7 2007, first of the water cooled Bandit engines, Scorpion exhaust, Renthal bars, done 1800 miles so hardly broken in, new oil and filter, new battery, v clean/tidy, £3000 ono.Tel. 07870 762442. Cumbria.

SUZUKI GS500 N regd, MoT, SS exhaust, new battery and tyres, all in good working order and loads of spares £600. Tel. 02380 812440. So’ton.

SUZUKI GSX 600F 1988, F reg, V5 present in my name, no tax or test, might be able to deliver. For more details and more photos, £425. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 650 Executive K8, 2008, black, good condition, 33k miles, t&t, just had full service, new tyres, brake discs and pads, £2950 ono. Tel. 01642 884235. Durham.

SUZUKI BURGMAN UH125K3 2005, 6,354 miles, outstanding cond, full t&t, always garaged, learner legal, well maintained, history, low running costs (70+ mpg), 3 careful owners only, £1295 ono. Tel. 02380 842700 eves. So’ton.

SUZUKI DRZ 400S 5,820 miles, (9384 kms), in black/silver, one owner, 2001, MoT July 14, tax Jun 14, vgc, only used for trail riding by over 60 rider, £1800 ono.

Tel. 01202 873171; 07740 588281. Dorset.

SUZUKI 650 BANDIT K5 2005, red, under 10,000 miles, standard, t&t Jun 14, exc cond, £2650 ono. Tel. 01482 574298 for more details. E Riding of Yorks.

SUZUKI GSX750F 1993, taxed, MoT June 2014, vgc, new tyres, battery, s/head bearing, O ring chain, powerbronze, tinted screen, chrome s/arm, s/stand, etc, 25k only, good value, black, blue, £900. Tel. 01485 534738 or 07818 825128. Norfolk.

SUZUKI GS 125 1982, good condition, black, excellent runner, 26,065 miles, new back tyre, year’s MoT, £695. Tel. 07828 188593. W Sussex.

SUZUKI GSF 1200 Bandit, 2005(54), 3900 dry miles!! full s/history, immac cond, h/grips,Alphadot, £2950 ovno. Tel. 07810 887962. Northants.

SUZUKI GSF600S 2001, Y reg, only 5,300 miles from new, t&t till 14, only ridden in Summer time, mint, first to see will buy, royal blue with p/coated wheels, std bike. Tel. 07907 523310.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI GSX 2010, 650cc, FLO K10, Pearl black, 6,343 dry miles, Laserline alarm/immob, Givi top box/rack, R&G frame/tank protectors, d/b smoked screen, MoT, full s/h. Tel. 07860 309326. Gtr London.

SUZUKI GSX 600F (K4), reg Sept 05, blue, good cond, 6,600 miles, used for pleasure, f/tyre new, rear is in vgc, extras are cover, Oxford panniers, tank bag, Oxford break lock. £2200 ono. Tel. 07917 160033. Leics.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ESG only 15k verified miles, totally orig, MoT Feb, not perfect, some scuffs and fairing has some faults but excellent for year. Tel. 07500 838889.

E Sussex.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ET excellent running order, 1980 model with just 16k miles, v orig cond, engine bars, Koni shocks and chrome luggage rack, full MoT, fast, fun and very frugal (65mpg). Tel. 01278 453085. Somerset.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K1 20k miles, 11 mths’ MoT, 2 mths’ tax, sole seat, race can, carbon fibre hugger, race levers, in vgc, £2200.

Tel. 07799 895262. Wilts.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K2 On 03 plate, 19k miles, 6 months’ MoT, recent oil/filter & tyres, Micron can + original, tinted d/bubble screen, carbon hugger, single seat hump, exc cond, £2850. Tel. 07922 962197. Lancs.

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SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K4 2004, 21k, 6 owners, t&t good cond, rides like a dream! Yoshimura exhaust, K&N air filter, crash bungs, Pazzo levers, tail tidy, rear tail unit plus pillion seat, £2900 ono. Tel. 07427 623858. Devon.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 800cc, 2002, 17,000 miles, MoT, taxed, nice example, no time wasters please £2600 ono. Tel. 01709 578970.

Yorkshire.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 1800RT 2009, great condition, 12,000 miles fully loaded, £7000 ono.Tel. 07846 378609. Merseyside.

SUZUKI M800 56 reg, only 2,600 miles, MoT till 08-14, new battery, immac cond, £3750 ono. Tel. 07716 429343. Essex.

SUZUKI MARAUDER 800 1999, very clean example, t&t 2014, Givi hard luggage, all original, £2300.

Tel. Euan 07799 458426. Ayrshire.

SUZUKI MARAUDER GZ 125cc, 2001, 8,086 kms, black, t&t, ready to show or ride, old man’s toy, £850. Tel. 01787 880084.

Suffolk.

SUZUKI RF900 RS M reg, 23,300 miles, tax Oct 2013, MoT Apr 2014, lovely bike in purple/silver, great condition, c/w Scottoiler & colour coded Baglux tank cover, £1050 ono. Tel. 01792 865148.

Glam.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 125 2005, MoT and tax, one owner from new, fair condition, £1450 ono.

Tel. 01443 820391. Glam.

SUZUKI RV125 K3 VanVan, 2003, 9,500 miles, Long MoT, Sorned, £995. Tel. 07816 530972. Glam.

SUZUKI SV650 K4 2004, blue, 2,134 dry miles, t&t, full s/h, new front fork oil seals just fitted, adj levers, always garaged, excellent bike in as new condition, mature owner, £2250. Tel. 01243 584054. W Sussex.

SUZUKI V STROM 07 reg, 647cc, taxed, MoT Apr 14, 25,275m, grey/black, ABS, topbox, Scottoiler, Smartwater htd grips, lowering kit, ext. handguards, garaged, 1 owner from new £2600. 01576 202094. Dumfries.

SUZUKI VAN VAN 125 Cool, retro ideal leaner - great fun bike, taxed Apr 14, MoT Jun 14, mint condition, 3,500 miles, back injury forces sale. Tel. 07887 500665.

Norfolk.

SUZUKI VANVAN 125 04 plate, v reliable little bike, 5 months’ MoT, 10 months tax, new chain and sprockets, new rear brake shoes, tyres good, just been serviced, £950. Tel. 01380 818594. Wilts.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600F black, 26,000 miles, 1999, gc, taxed, tested, new chain and sprockets, custom seat, rear Givi rack for top box £1250. Tel. 01264 361131.

Hants.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 Street Fighter model, reg 2009, MoT 12 mths, tax 6 mths, exc cond, two owners, 4,807 miles, 2 keys, service book, lots of extras, orig parts inc, £3999 ono. Tel. 07794 282915. Derbys.

SUZUKI DL 650 V-STROM 2012, only 1,450 miles, still as new unmarked, loads of extras, two keys, manuals and full s/h, bargain £4500. Tel. 07875 628888. S Yorks.

SUZUKI DRZ400S 52 reg, 5700 dry miles, only one owner from new, Alpha Dot security t&t to April 2014, candy blue, mint condition, no mods, £2300 no offers.

Tel. 01246 233812. Derbys.

SUZUKI M15 1965, 50cc, no V5C dating cert. not regd, wheels rebuilt, vgc, fully operational £550.

Tel. 01202 773726. Dorset.

SUZUKI GP100/125U nice condition throughout, 28,000 miles, blue chrome, tank needs lacquer and fuelling sorted, no other expense, £575 firm. Tel. Paul 01202 427222. Bournemouth.

SUZUKI GSXF750 1999, V reg, 22,000 miles, MoT Jul 14, tax Feb 14, steal blue, totally original exceptional condition, first to see will buy, £1550. Tel. 07548 854360. W Yorks.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1300R 1999 model, two owners, 14,000 miles, black/red, taxed, MoT, must be seen £3250 ono. Tel. 01216 801008; 07976 752528. W Mids.

SUZUKI SV 650S 02 reg, met black, only 6,500 miles from new, long MoT, tax Oct, new tyres, super original condition, tool kit, documents etc, all present, no mods, £1600 ovno. Tel. 07776 226041. Northants.

SYM JOYRIDE 200 Superbike at home this winter, commute instead on my 2006 Joyride, low seat, l/weight, good weather protection, huge under seat storage, 90mpg, 75mph, 3k kms, t&t, £650. Tel. 01748 818945. N Yorks.

SYM XS125K black, 2009, good condition, new rear tyre and chain, two female owners, approx 14k miles, currently on Sorn, £695 ono. Tel. 01209 212034.

Cornwall.

SYM SIMPLY 2 2012, 125 scooter, 1700 km, blue with top box, immobiliser a few scratches, 2 year warranty remaining, £750 or swap for Jap 125 eg: Yamaha SR125, Tel. 074370 15952.

Cambs.

TIGER 955I 2005 model, all extras, full s/h, 24k miles, two owners, MoT June, tax March, £2495 ono. or sensible offers Tel. 07724 827373. E Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, black, reg 2010, centre stand, 3600 miles, garaged, mint condition, taxed 6 months, MoT, £4995.

Tel. 01451 821397. N Glos.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955i, 1999, T reg, yellow, 31,000 miles, vgc, carbon end can Scottoiler, new tyres, p/x for Triumph Bonneville, £1495 ono. Tel. 01773 781713.

Nottinghamshire.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 995, 2001, red, immac original condition, long t&t, 22,000 miles, owned 10 years, long t&t, £2150.Tel. 01302 390667. S Yorks.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SE 2011, looks stunning in gold, under 4k miles, extras include engine protector bars, luggage rack, tank protector pads, taxed, £4750. Tel. 07587 928508. E Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2011, black, 60 reg, 4,600 miles, full s/h, fitted with Watsonian Square GP Manx sidecar outfit, excellent condition, loads of extras, all receipts, £7800 ono. Tel. 01947 811636; 07790 554539.

Whitby.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V 750cc, 1979, MoT, taxed, 17,700 miles £3800. Tel. 07879 244851.

Oxford.

TRIUMPH ROCKET III 2010, Roadster, 2294cc, 7,050 miles, Phantom black, exc cond, ABS, h/grips, datatagged and coour matched flyscreen, full Triumph s/h, road fund licence Feb 2014 inc, first MoT end Mar 14, £9000 ono. Tel. 07867 906558. Hampshire.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 09, MoT 05/14, 16,554 miles, orig met black, hugger, screen (not fitted), Beowulf radiator guard, knee pads, seat cowl, exc cond, sweet engine, full Triumph s/h, £4250 ono. Tel. 07982 231175; 0115 8418275. Notts.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R Dec 2008, 8k, exc cond, mat graphite, alarm, h/grips, Baglux tank cover, fly screen and visor screen, belly pan, rad covers, seat cowl, hugger, new tyres, t&t, s/h, £4495.Tel. 01926 330503; 07742 . Warks.

TRIUMPH ADVENTURER 900, Y reg, 2001, very good condition, extras screen, crash bars, heated grips, Anti puncture, low mileage, 6500 miles, 12 months MoT, six months tax, black & red, extra chrome, £2900 ono. Tel. 01766 831173. Gwynedd.

TRIUMPH T100 SS 1964, all matching nos, original reg, lots spent, viewing a must. For details tel. £4500. Tel. 01772 635161.

Lancs.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2008 (may take a cheaper p/x), std bike only, good cond, 19k miles but may go up as still used, £4250.

Tel. 07802 652822. Flints.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD Reg 7.7.95, 6k miles, Triumph leather panniers, full screen, MoT July 14, tax Nov 13, very good all round condition, owner retiring, £2950 ovno. Tel. 01933 353665.

Northants.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 exc cond, one owner from new 2009, 4,600 miles, 1300 miles since serviced, Scottoiler, h/grips h/guards, datatag, touring screen, fender extender, t&t, £5300 ono. Tel. 01983 554917. Isle of Wight.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 2003, 2 owners, 10,000 miles, heated grips, king & queen seats, sissy bar & rack, screen, Triumph alarm, taxed, good condition £3995 ovno. Tel. 01243 670927.

West Sussex.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 2012/12 Roadster, blue, 1900 miles, low gel seat, handguards, heated grips, MRA touring screen, bar risers, removable top box with rack, full s/h, exc cond, £5700 ono. Tel. 01505 503340. Ayrshire.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 2002, black silver, 15,400 miles, full service history, new tyres, Datatool alarm, centre stand, sissy bar/rack, taxed Nov. 13, MoT April 14, good condition £3500 ono.Tel. 01684 297844. Gloucestershire.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 07, 18,700 miles, alarm immob, top box/rack, Scottoiler/heated grips, lowered new brake pads all round, new front tyre, handguards, s/h, superb condition, £5150. Tel. 01606 552109.

Cheshire.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2011, one owner, 8,500 miles, full s/h, exc cond, brand new tyres, loads of expensive extras, £6595 ovno.Tel. 07779 645953 anytime. Herts.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 750 T140V, 1979, taxed, MoT, matching numbers, Boyer ignition, good condition, £3995 ono. Tel. 07826 873933. Hants.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V 1978, MoT, taxed, matching nos, runs well, good condition, classic bike, £3995. Tel. 07826 873933.

Hampshire.

TRIUMPH TWENTY ONE 350cc, 1963, fully restored, show standard, matching numbers, over £3,000 spent, bills available, t&t, ready to ride or show, £3750. Tel. 01905 21667 anytime. Worcs.

TRIUMPH 900 SPRINT EXECUTIVE 1998, British racing green, 40,000 miles, full Triumph luggage, good Bridgestones, one previous owner, all old MoTs, service history, rides excellent, vgc, MoT, tax £1600 ono. Tel. 07821 833399; 01923 256871.

Herts.

TRIUMPH T100SS 1964, long t&t, bought part rebuilt, spent £2000 on final restoration, green log book, original reg, ridden 100 miles since rebuid, veiwing available. £2000. Tel. 01772 635161 for details. Lancs.

TRIUMPH T90 Cafe Racer comprehensive rebuild, Daytona BTM end f/forks,p-made,ali tank,s/r seat,ali rims,pegs,t-clocks,c-h/lamp,original reg no & GRN l/book, a cracker, £4950 ono. Tel. 01344 466068; 07759 607498. Berks.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1150cc, white, 2011, 3,500 miles, non ABS model, matching panniers and topbox, centre stand, touring screen, radiator grill, crash bungs, one owner, vgc £6600.Tel. 01792 773401. Swansea.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 top box & rack, top box pristine, rack a little repairable damage, or replace.

Collection only Brighton area.

Come & have a look, £60. Tel. 01273 885234. W Sussex.

TRIUMPH TWENTY ONE 350cc, 1963, fully restored show standard, matching numbers, over £3,000 spent, bills available, t&t, ready to ride or show, £3750. Tel. 01905 21667 anytime. Worcs.

V-MAX TRIKE 30,000 miles, taxed/MoT, custom paint, alarm, immob, 3-str, many extras, everything s/steel, long range, petrol tank, LED lights, exc cond, show winner, £5000. Tel. 07773 128422. Kent.

VELOCETTE LE 1963, nice cond., tax, MoT, £800. Tel. 01527 836644. W Mids.

VICTORY Hammer 8 Ball, 1731cc, three years old, 12,000 miles, touring seat, screen, fsh, flame graphics, exhaust, modified, no damage, new tyres, MoT, original owner selling for £8500 ono. Tel. 01179 671715 or 07733 446980.

Bristol.

YAMAHA 650 Dragster, P reg, 3500 miles only!, MoT 2014, taxed, running lights, screen, sissy bar, panniers, original exhaust, very good condition, £2500 ono.

Tel. 01246 431269. Derbys.

YAMAHA 900 1982 trike, great condition and a real head turner, custom built tear drop tank, new battery, regulator rectifier and front fork seals, MoT til Jun 14, (flew through this with no advisories), £4200 ono. Tel. 01209 212357. Cornwall.

YAMAHA DT175D UK Model, only 7,650 miles, original silver paintwork, t&t, wheels have been rebuilt with new Tagasaki alloy rims, s/s spokes, polished hubs, £2399.

Tel. 079400 55032. Andover.

YAMAHA 125 Custom on a 13 plate, used to pass CBT, 280 miles only! This is an excellent buy at £2375. Tel. 07850 129476. W Mids.

YAMAHA FZ750 1985, one of only 23 left in UK, very attractive in Red Bull Racing livery, 12 months’ MoT, £950. Tel. 01387 267369; 07762 885045. Dumfries.

YAMAHA 125 CYGNUS automatic scooter, 2009, 1,825 miles only, grey, one lady owner, good condition, full s/h, 12 months’ MoT and tax, new battery, top box and screen, £1200. Tel. 07725 137579. .

YAMAHA 350 YPVS F2 1991, UK model, full fairing, fully restored, black with silver decals, 12 months’ MoT, must be seen, £2495. Tel. 01664 565778; 07836 251850. Leics.

YAMAHA FZS 600 Fazer, 2003, 11 months MoT, 8 months’ tax, 12k miles, good condition, £1895 ono. Tel. 0776 5070417. Lincs.

YAMAHA R1 998cc, 2000 Streetfighter, low mileage, t&t, £1500.

Tel. 07761 888900. N Yorks.

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YAMAHA TDM 900 2013, April, 2k miles, black, warranty until Apr 15, Hepco Becker luggage, SW Motec Q/D racks, SAVE £1500 on new, £6395. Tel. 07971 419340.

Worcs.

YAMAHA THUNDERACE in original beautiful condition, low mileage for year, 1996, 8 mths’ MoT, new tyres, chain sprockets, Exup valve, fully working, loads of spares. Tel. 07511 512774. E Sussex.

YAMAHA T-MAX 500cc, 06, 19k, MoT May 14, taxed Oct, h/grips, rack/top box, air deflectors, charging lead, recent full service, V belt replaced at 13k, full s/h, vgc. Tel. 01582 596948. Beds.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV750 1993, 12k miles, MoT 1 year, tax 6 months, new tyre, very good condition, after inspection, leather panniers, £2100. Tel. 07952 986138. London.

YAMAHA XJ6N 2011 (11 plate), only 860 miles from new and in showroom condition, taxed til May 2014, lovely bike, rides perfectly, £3500 ono. Tel. 07973 983296. Glam.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 2008, black, exc cond, 6,130 miles, Meta alarm system, MoT Sept, currently Sorned and garaged, rear hugger, Goodrich clutch and brake lines, Oxford h/grips, £4750. Tel. 07789 612448. Surrey.

YAMAHA XV 535 Virago, 1998, R, blue, 12,227 miles, MoT, no tax, Datatagged, 2 previous owners, exc cond, will need replacement collector box (Ebay £70), price reflects this, £1250 ovno; no time wasters please. Tel. 01903 502194. W Sussex.

YAMAHA XV 750 Virago, 1997, 25,300 miles, red, full s/s exhaust, MoT, reliable runner, carburettors overhauled (all new jets & needles), good tyres, screen & crash bars fitted, £1200. Tel. 07949 155611. Cheshire.

YAMAHA XVS 650 Dragster, 1997, 25k miles, p/coated frame etc, tank etc, resprayed, immac cond, ready for use, year’s MoT, £2500. Tel. 01259 769373 (leave message on answering machine if no answer). Clackmannanshire.

YAMAHA XVS 650 DRAGSTER X regd, very low mileage, excellent condition £2500. Tel. 01792 581730. S Wales.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 YAMAHA FZ1 2007, 6,000 miles, 2 owners, tourer fairing, belly pan, ex cond., ABS £4800 ono. Tel. 07756 563235. S Wales.

YAMAHA FZR 400 MoT 27/7/14, runs well, starts easy spares or repair, £300, Takachi motorcycle jacket red/black, worn twice, size large, £40. Tel. 07580 728231.

Suffolk.

YAMAHA NEOS YN50 10 miles only on clock, first reg 1st Aug 2013, black, £1500 in showroom, lovely bike, sadly unwanted present, road ready around £400 to insure, will accept £1300. Tel. 07576 952900. W Mids.

YAMAHA RS100 t&t complete, £500. Tel. 01617 642591. Manchester.

YAMAHA TOR 250 breaking due to time wasters, TZR wheel, after market pipes, matching number V5, all parts available, non standard colours, plus other spares, standard exhausts, rear wheel hub, air boxes, mudguards, footrest, exhaust covers, heatshield, etc. Tel. 07526 415320.

Durham.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 535 1900 miles, mint condition, t&t, V reg, £2500. Tel. Rupert 07737 174567. Lancs.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 tax and MoT, lots of after market parts fitted, very clean bike, W reg, black, 26,000 miles, ring for more details Tel. 07990 874716. Bristol.

YAMAHA XV125 selling/ exchange, looking for bigger Cruiser/Custom Virago, Hyosung, Aquila, similar, can purchase out right any model considered, private sale, SV650K4/7 standard silencer, offers. Tel. 07929 910974.

Worcs.

YAMAHA XV500 1983, MoT June 2014, new battery, Canadian import, good condition, £875 ono.

Tel. 01747 821673. Dorset.

YAMAHA YBR125 2006, 3000 miles, recent service, long tax and MoT, blue, engine bars, very good condition, £875 ono. Tel. 07557 307403. Somerset.

Parts For sale

YAMAHA YBR 2012, Learner Legal, 1,474 miles, absolutely perfect condition, has been run in properly and never dropped or crashed. £1800. Tel. 07723 382334. Warks.

YAMAHA YBR 125 58 plate, new MoT, rear tyre, front mudguard and speedometer cluster, recent new front tyre, done 10,813 miles, taxed, tidy, reliable, learner legal first bike, £1100. Tel. 01373 813531. Somerset.

YAMAHA 125 YZF MOTO CROSS blue, 1955, good condition, new clutch, field use, garaged, low miles, very fast, helmet, boots and equipment £985 ono. Tel. 07724 053912. Peterborough.

YAMAHA 250 TOR Project J, 92 matching numbers, many spares; Yamaha XS 250/400 custom rear wheel + drum, XS650 SE-79 spares; XS750-78 model engine spares and odd parts; XJ600 Diversion rear mudguard. Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475.

Durham.

YAMAHA AEROX 50cc, black, 2011, 3k miles, owned from new, still under warranty, used for college run, ideal first bike, brilliant runner, £800 ono. Tel. 07908 176256. Cambs.

YAMAHA FAZER FZS 600 2002, silver, 12,000 miles, two mature owners, superb cond, MoT, tax £1550 ono. Tel. 07767 404980 9am or 9pm please. W Mids.

YAMAHA YBR125 2007, silver, 7500 miles, vgc, like new, MoT to June 2014, windscreen, top box, kept garaged, only owner from new £900 ono. Tel. 01132 623139. Yorks.

APRILIA RSV fuel end can, came off my 02 Mille, super light and sounds nice, comes with all fittings, £60. Tel. 0751 9071515.

Wilts.

APRILIA TUONO Akrapovic titanium race cans, with baffles, excellent condition and boxed, all fittings inc, £375 ono. Tel. 01332 725510; 07885 469552. Derbys.

BATTERY YT12 ABS bought new in error for 1250 Bandit, still in box, £20. Tel. 0161 371 1960. Gtr Man. BEOWULF RADIATOR and cooler covers, stainless for V-Strom, £35; Rush slash cut slip-on pipes for Harley Fatbob boy, £100; engine protection bars, black, exc cond for V-Strom, £45; top box mounting plate, as new for V-Strom, £15; Buffalo motorcycle jacket, black, with lining and armour, XL size, brand new, £50. Tel. 0151 2578093; 079460 24647.

Cheshire.

BLACKBIRD SCREEN £25; Blackbird tank bag and cover, £35; Honda Deaville Workshop Manual, 650 NV, £15; Honda Rebel Workshop Manual £10 all + p&p Tel. 07887 524058.

Essex.

BMW COMFORT SEAT BMW replacement for F650/800GS, 2008 onwards, new condition, £150.

Beowulf stainless silencer for same bike unmarked, £140, prefer collection. Tel. 01282 613619 after 6pm. Lancs.

BMW K1200S (not K1300) Rizoma rear sets, as new, boxed, cost £450 new, for sale £250 + p&p reasonable offers considered.

Tel. John 01484 400293.W Yorks.

BODYWORK HYOSUNG 125 Cruise-54, NTV 650 Kwak, GTR1000-86, GT550, GPZ600R after market twin headlight fairing, white, Z200, Z550, GPZ 550 H2, Suzuki GS550E, GSX 550EF, RF900, Yama FJ1200 ITX Pulse Adrenalin 125, Beta 125 mono shock, Cagiva Freccia 125 88-90.

07858 134475. Durham.

BSA BANTAM B175 Bushman model front forks, 1969-1971, (heavy weight type) complete but need refurbishing ideal for trials project, rough but useable and straight, £125 plus carriage. Tel. 01268 735135. .

DUCATI BEVEL EXHAUST ring spanner, £10 and Ducati Bevel closing rocker tool, both as new.

Tel. 01515 319213. Merseyside.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

FIREBLADE 2000-2004 Titanium exhaust, blue into gold twin outlets, used only 3 months, good condition, £55; Fireblade 929 dark tint d/bubble screen, as new £25 Tel. 01543 458299.

Staffs.

FRANK THOMAS aquare pore textile jacket with hood, olive green with black detail, size large, shoulder and elbow armour, room for back plate, thermal lining, size large, £35 ono inc p&p Tel. 07941 670049. Norfolk.

GENUINE YAMAHA FJR1300 inner pannier bags, as new, £35; Fireblade 918 K&N air filter, brand new, still boxed, £25; Ducati ST4 centre stand, good condition, £20 Tel. 01543 458299. Staffs.

GIVI A660 Universal screen, very nice condition, 1 yr old, c/w fittings, £85 ono. Tel. 01344 453654 or 07738 900449.

Berks.

GIVI MONORACK and top box with all fittings for Honda VFR750, excellent condition, £70. Tel. 01515 319213. Merseyside.

GIVI TOP BOX E450 model, simply monolock with adaptor plate and side rails to fit Honda CB1300, complete, £100. buyer to collect Tel. Phil 07806 701122.

Essex.

GIVI WING RACK with indicators and fittings for RF900, £100. Tel. 07979 361356. Cheshire.

GN 125 GZ 125 Marauder, FZR 600 3he, CBR 400, NC 29, XJ 600, all must go, all cheap, Tel. 07770 987038 . Suffolk.

GSX 750ET ENGINE for spares no cams/geny, £50. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

GSXR 750/600K/Z Ohlins race shock, £250 + Sprint steering damper, £50; Haynes manual, £5.

Tel. 07873 498867. S Wales.

HARLEY V ROD brake pedal, £30 and Harley V Rod gear change lever and rods, £40 as new. Tel. 01515 319213. Merseyside.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON soft-tail dash panel extension, chrome, part no. 71283-01, as new, £20.

Tel. 07732 125886. Lincs.

HONDA 400 F/F1 gasket kit A, all gaskets are new in seal, £25.

Contact by email please as in and out of the UK, thanks for looking.

Tel. 07749 240254. Cambs. flash2424@hotmail.co.uk HONDA BLACKBIRD Rentec Sports rack, vgc, £35. Road legal, removeable Baffle Sports cans, hardly used, £150. Tel. 07880 977343. Wales.

HONDA CB250 JADE Jap import forks/yokes front wheel, complete rear end, suit special builder/cafe racer; CB550 engine, NTV 650/600 Reeve spares, CM400 seat, CB250 Dream petrol tank, ST1100 inner pannier bags, Oxford black sports expanding panniers, like new Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA CBF 1000A side boxes and rails, Bombay orange MRA vario screen for same adjustable fit, 2006 model £65 ono; boxes and rails £250 ono. Tel. 01582 966373. Beds.

HONDA CLIP-ON HANDLEBARS Honda 41mm clip-on handlebars, nice straight set of 41mm clip-on bars for VFR 400R/NC30 or similar, only £25 ono. Tel. 01344 428667. Berks.

HONDA CX650 EUROSPORT carbs £35; Suzuki GSX 750 ES fairing/frame/headlight + belly pan £75; Suzuki RF900 fairing top, l & r panel, met red Kawasaki GPZ600R twin headlight fairing, white £75; Yamaha Tom 850 red/black petrol tank £20; Suzuki GSXR 250 swing arm/shocker/ rear wheel, £50 all + p&p. Tel. 07954 248611; 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 tinted windscreen from 2002 model, perfect condition, £60 plus p&p.

Tel. 01704 534510. .

HONDA FMX650 MIVV X-cone, stainless exhausts, road legal, almost new, £250; also brand new low seat/red & black, £40. Tel. 01905 726247. Worcs.

HONDA GL 1000 Goldwing Jama, original, complete exhaust system, little use, vgc, £275. Tel. 0161 766 6353. Man. HONDA HORNET 600CBF front disc, hardly worn, exc cond, £25.

Tel. 0151 5319213. Merseyside.

HONDA MTX125 1983, exhaust, £20. Clutch, £15. Gearbox, £50.

Reed valve + inlet manifold, £10 pair; cylinder head + water jacket, £10 pair; rev counter, £5; sump guard, £10. Air box, £10, all plus post. Tel. 01935 706269. Somerset.

HONDA SUPER DREAM 250/400 two new chrome downpipes and used collector box, vgc, £100 plus p&p. Tel. 01656 784729. S Wales.

HYDRA TRAIL Easy Lifter, small bike or scooter trailer, www.easylifter.co.uk, 2 years old, good condition, £600. Tel. 01472 398012. Lincs.

JARDINE EXHAUST SYSTEM for Honda F6C Valkyrie, nice tone, not too loud, £200; Ducati standard cans for 748, with chip, only 2,500 dry for £60. Tel. 07711 539523. W Sussex.

KAWASAKI W800 Renntec chrome, rear carrier rack, £50 plus p&p. Tel. 02894 467480 or 07951 481622. Northern Ireland.

KAWASAKI ZX12R rider and pillion footrest handers, good but need a polish, new price would be £365, £85 ono. Tel. 07850 607141. Rutland.

KAWASAKI ZXR750 original race pipe, no damage, Remose ZX9R pipe £50. offers Tel. 01432 265726. Hertford.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 1998, 20k, front accident damage, broken for spares, many replacement parts bought, stainless 4-4, excellent engine, tyres, carrier, Givi topbox, sell as job lot, engine worth that alone £500. Tel. 07930 398098.

Glam.

KH 250 S1 PARTS tank forks, swinging arm, one silencer, wheels, heads and various casings, £250. Tel. 01530 455720.

Leics.

MAGNI BMW 1000cc MBI, in exchange for magni Moto Guzzi or anything else, unusual; trailer, 3bike, new sturdy box section, steel construction, mini wheels including spare, £250. Tel. 01268 710946; 07833 906288. Essex.

MOTRAX KPH to MPH converter, top fitting type, new, £20. Tel. 01515 319213. Merseyside.

NEW DIABLO CORSA TYRE 120/70-17 £50; pair track stands, £20; four Davida vacuum guages, £50; front disc Aprilia RS250, as new, £25; 30 plus bike videos and DvDs, offers. Tel. 07552 541258.

Herts.

ORIGINAL SILENCER for ZRX 1100, good condition £80. Tel. 01204 792512. Bolton.

ORIGINAL SILENCERS for sale for Yamaha TDM 900, excellent condition, as new, £195. Tel. 01482 868376. E Riding of Yorks.

PETROL TANK BSA C11, speedo in tank model, chrome/blue/ green, needs full restoration, minor dent £85. Tel. 07951 536578. Hertford.

PETROL TANKS Honda CB 250/400 Dream, NTV 600; Kawa GPZ400 A/C; Yamaha Tor 250; TDM 850; Suzuki RG125 Gamma; NTV650 gold/grey full tank & bodywork; fuel caps and taps for above models; forks Honda CB250/4 Jade, NTV650, Yama XJ650, XJ650 Maxium, Kawa GT 550/GT750 and Z750 Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

R & G AERO crash protectors, c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT, (faired version), £95 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

RENNTEC CARRIER for 2000 Yamaha Fazer 600, FZS600, black, as new, c/w fittings and instructions, cost £80, accept £40.

Tel. 01914 880694 or 07804 219057. Tyneside.

RENNTEC REAR RACK and tail pack for Triumph Bonneville/ Thruxton, chrome, as new condition, £70; VFR VTEC 09 Honda inner bags for panniers and top box, £70; Baglux tank cover for VFR VTEC, white/black, £50; all items good condition. Tel. 07745 020903. Aberdeenshire.

RICKMAN POLARIS FAIRING white, good condition, slight damage, I would repair, with headlight, winkers, radio, £50 ono; whit Rickman top box, vgc, £20 ono; black Krauser top box, vgc, £25 ono. Tel. 01273 812101. Sussex.

SCORPION EXHAUST CAN oval s/steel for Kawasaki ER6/Versys, like new, not scuffed, all parts to fit included, fits models 20072011, removable baffle, l/weight, excellent sound, increased performance, even with baffle in place, £150 ono. Tel. 01406 258724. Lincs.

SEATS Honda CB350SG, NTV600/650, CM400; Kawasaki Z200, Z400J, GPZ550, H2/F, GPZ600R, F/R; Suzuki GSF400 Bandit 90, GSXR 250 92; Yamaha XS 650 SE; V-Max f/grey-black; Hyosung 125 Cruise-54, I have some spare for most bikes advertised. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER excellent condition, plenty of lashing points, spare wheel, loading ramp, recently repainted, tows very well, can deliver locally, £95. Tel. 0191 285 8856. Tyneside.

SINGLE BIKE TRAILER excellent condition, plenty of lashing points, spare wheel, loading ramp, recently repainted, tows very well, can deliver locally, £95. Tel. 0191 285 8856. Tyneside.

SPEEDMASTER SEAT 2006, as new, £100 ovno. Tel. 07594 420715. Notts.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400cc scooter apron to fully enclose rider from elements, £20 plus p&p. Tel. 07790 512582. Shropshire.

SUZUKI GSX1400 blue flame cans, £150. Tel. 07880 977343.

Wales.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA Gen 2, genuine exhausts, very light marks, Genmar riser, Scottoiler & dual injector, SW Motech rack and Kappa K47 box screen, Hayabusa cover, heated grips, still in box. Can send pics if required. £240. and I will pay postage Tel. Rab 01387 279451.

Dumfriesshire.

SUZUKI RF600 Owners manual, £15. Clocks KM, £50. COI, £45; Complete clutch basket, £40; alternator, £40; starter motor, £30; shock, £40; red rear seat, £20; clutch cover, £15. Tel. Shane 07789 801540. Wilts.

SUZUKI RGV 250cc, VJ23, full body kit with mudguard and smoked windscreen, brand new, lucky strike paint job, bought in error, £250.Tel. 01384 831042.W Mids.

SUZUKI X7 FRAME no log book, needs paint, cylinder head, complete clutch basket, standard bars and fibreglass front mudguard, needs work, £50. Tel. 07983 983473. Lincs.

THROW OVER EXPANDING PANNIERS by Nelson Rigg, excellent condition, couple of very slight stains on under side, all zips and Velcro perfect, £40 ono. Tel. 07505 119429. Cheshire.

TRAILER TRIGANO TRAX DOU Trailer Trigano Trax Duo PM10 1 or 2 bikes 2 rails + ramp & tipping facility for Quad 391kgs carrying capacity fully galvanised, built in lights, only used twice, £395. Tel. 01361 884222. Berks.

TRIUMPH 350/500 unit pair of tappet blocks, complete (6 items) £20; Triumph 650 new 22T gearbox sprocket, £15; C15 engine unit, complete £295 will post Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

TRIUMPH 955 SPRINT /RS petrol tank, red, no fittings, few paint chips, £15; swing arm with linkages suit 955 Sprint RS, £25; buyer must collect. Tel. 07776 226041. Northants.

TRIUMPH ACCESSORY high screen for Sprint GT & 2010 onwards Sprint ST, genuine, £45 plus p&p. Tel. 01670 515864.

Northumberland.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 (Hinckley) rear Sissy bar, high version, chrome.Tel. 02894 467480; 07951 481622. N Ireland.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 rear rack as new, £50 + £10 postage. Tel. 01730 894432.

Hants.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE rear rack, as new, £60; also seat £60 Tel. 07876 491712; 01629 583267. Derbys.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 sissy bar, chrome, genuine Triumph, part number A9738018, perfect condition, cost £199, can post £100. ovno Tel. 01914 880694; 07804 219057. Tyneside.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 Heli bars, Tracstar all fittings and instructions cost, £265. Carbon fibre huggers cost £70. Bobbins rear, cost £30, all half price and as new. Tel. 01305 761058.

Dorset.

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 2200cc, front wheel and tyre less rotors, pair front fork stanchions without yolks, front mudguard, rear tyre, all parts 3,000 dry miles only, buyer to collect. For prices tel.

01452 812158 (answer machine). Glos.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 2003 r/h panels wanted please, plus brake lever and footrest r/h/s and front brake lever, want the best I can get in silver. Tel. 01628 668799.

Bucks.

TRIUMPH T140 engine, 4 gears, complete with pair of Mk 2 carbs, £1400. Tel. 01942 205638.

Wigan.

TRIUMPH T140 swinging arm with bearings and spindle, £80.

Triumph T140 complete air box with steel panels and plastic new filters slight damage to one steel corner, £120. Tel. 01942 205638.

Wigan.

TRIUMPH T140 five gallon, petrol tank OIF, good condition, £70. two sets T140 barrels +40, 10 stud, £40 each. £70. Tel. 01942 205638. Wigan.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 rear chrome rack, as new condition £60. Tel. 07876 491712; 01629 583267. Derbys.

TRIUMPH TIGER Remus Cowe stainless steel 1050 + extension pipe, as new £200. Tel. 01255 670818. Essex.

TWO HONDA NIGHT HAWKS ex USA for repair or spares. Tel. 07535 114056. Surrey.

VELOCETTE MOV 250cc engine, fitted BTH mag, £1000; Ariel Burgess silencer, £50; Triumph Bonnie carbs, r/float, £250; Bonnie wiring harness, £20; Lucas Altette horn, £100; bracket, £100; Triumph telescopic forks, £250. Tel. 0208 8944704. Twickenham.

VINCENT TWIN timing cover, £150; pair mk 3 cams, £60; G3 gearbox shaft, £100; Lucas Altette horn, £100; bracket, £10; amal air lever, £20; primary chain, £20; Tommy bar, £28; more spares. £150. Tel. 0208 8944704. Middx.

WUNDERLICH CRASH BUNGS to fit BMW K1200R/K1300R, as new, only £35. Tel. 01625 531109.

Cheshire.

WUNDERLICH CRASH BUNGS to fit BMW K1200R/K1300R, as new, only £35. Tel. 01625 531109.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA FJ 1200 cylinder head, £50; rear wheel, £30; clutch, complete, £30; Honda CX 500 tail unit, £20; pair of carburettors, £40.Tel. 0208 2004868; 075700 99544. London.

YAMAHA MT01 pair of Quill Evo 2 silencers, with removable baffles, awesome sound. Tel. 07856 193519. Kent.

YAMAHA SPARES FZ6, top box rack, £20; tall screen, as new £25; Suzuki standard exhaust, as new, for Suzuki GSX 650, £40 Tel. 01573 224991. Kelso.

YAMAHA XJR1300 stainless steel radiator cover, Beowulf, as new, £20. Tel. 07732 125886.

Lincs.

YAMAHA XS650 XS2 PARTS most of engine, headlamp and brackets, footrests, coils, regular, rectifier, batt. box, s/arm and more, job lot £250 ono. Tel. Matt 01476 401243. Lincs.

ZX6R J2 rear shock, clean, no damage or corrosion, removed from my 23k bike, £185 ono. Tel. 07989 983281. Oxon.

Wanted

A BIKE IN YOUR SHED? Older bike wanted as project by enthusiast. Can be road, off-road or racer of any kind. Can be nonrunner or unfinished project, prefer air cooled but anything considered, why? Tel. Colin on 07754 887584. Cambs.

AGED BIKER seeks female biker for rides out, Honda CBR, any age, biker 70, also car owner. Tel. 02072 377899 Dave. London.

APRILIA SR125 exhaust silencer, wanted for 1999 model. Tel. 07956 719082. Gwynedd.

BATAVUS COMPACT 49, wanted parts for Moped circa 1975, anything considered. Tel. 01926 335326. East Midlands.

BIKE WANTED nothing under 650cc, standard or chopped, unfinished projects, would like high headstock rigid, doesn't matter if it looks rough but must be a runner, smaller bikes considered up to £500 .Tel. 07773 075512. W Yorks.

BMW KI200RS 1200 service manual.Tel. 01159 275300. Mids.

COMPLETE APRILIA PEGASO 125 non runner, spares or repair, parts considered or complete 123 engine.Tel. 01782 874933. Staffs.

GL 1000 GOLDWING wanted, prefer runner but anything considered.Tel. 07828 103437. Notts .

GL1000 WANTED runner preferred but consider anything, also looking for good spares. Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HOLDSWORTH TRIKE CONVERSION wanted, any condition. Send pics or tel. 01642 586303 (eves) with details. Durham.

HONDA GL 1000 GOLDWING wanted, prefer runner, but anything considered. Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HONDA REBEL wanted crash bars, screen, new chain and sprockets, tyres also Yamaha Dragstar screen, back rest, rear carrier. Tel. 07761 255450. Lancashire.

HONDA VFR400 or RVF400, preferably in good condition, although would consider bike needing some tlc/restoration. Tel. 01502 740308 or 07931 432921.

Suffolk.

HONDA VFR750 1988-89, full fairing wanted, pieces or complete bike considered, white prefered. Tel. 01752 319827.

Cornwall.

HONDA VT750S petrol tank, any colour, any condition. Tel. 01244 312816. Chester.

HONDA XL70 70cc, 1973, workshop manual.Tel. 01253 736245.

Lancs.

JAP, MUSCLE, RETRO OR CRUISER wanted, private collector seeks KZ1000, XS1100, Z1300 V-Max or similar, must be good condition, cash waiting, why? Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222. W Mids.

JAP/VILLIERS 158cc, 4 1/2 HP, two stroke engine with recoil starter approx 1956/7, anything considered, inc dismantled incomplete engines. Tel. 01912 501652. .

KAWASAKI W650 wanted, £2000 cash waiting Tel. 01332 833553. Derbys.

LARGE JAP RETRO OR CRUISER perfer Z1000 K2 models, XS1100, Z1300, all bikes considered, private buyer, cash waiting for correct machine, why? Tel. 07950 398750 Chris. W Mids.

MOTO GUZZI Monza 500, seat, tank, mudguards, side panels etc, may consider complete bike, prefer red. Tel. 01270 811762.

Cheshire.

REAR MUDGUARD WANTED to fit 1998 Virago XV 1100, any condition,Tel. 01444 416931.W Sussex.

TRIUMPH JACKET or Harley Davidson wanted, size 2XL, must be good condition, also looking for same size T-shirts, must again be good condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222.

W Mids.

WANTED - HONDA SLR 650W rear wheel, must be in good condition, no buckles, damage, loose spokes etc, would collect, Tel. 07976 666460. W Mids.

WANTED KAWASAKI W650/ EJ650 complete engine or complete accident damaged, write off bike. Tel. Bri on 07761 859424.

WANTED SPARES for 1992 Kawasaki 550 GT shaft drive. Tel. 01785 286439. Staffs.

YAMAHA FJ1200 3CV wiring harness to fitted 88 model, non-ABS, Suzuki DL1000 centre stand and crashbars, RG125 - 90 model Gamma full wiring, Harness CDi, pick-up etc; Yamaha TDR 250 tail piece, fairing, workshop manual Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

YAMAHA RD250E RD400E or F models, plastic tool tray, strap etc, plus any other unwanted parts, why? Tel. Andy 01274 562570 or 07946 331428. Yorks.

Parts Wanted

CHROME FORWARD CONTROL wanted chrome forward control footrest support l/h side, Harley p/no. 33695-03 to fit a 03 dyna glide, also chrome/black battery top cover for same bike after 6pm Tel. 07787 379908. Cheshire.

GRIMECA 230mm 4 leading shoe front brake Speedo worm drive and skew gear Tel. 07505 602257. N E Lincs.

HONDA CB250 1995, metal front mudguard wanted, Tel. 0116 2124910. Leics.

HONDA CB250RS single deluxe electric start model, must in excellent condition Tel. 01228 543782. .

HONDA CG125 Brazilian 89 model carb wanted, ex. cond, low mileage. Tel. 02082 203383.

Essex.

HONDA FIREBLADE 900RR 1993, top fairing, round headlamp type, in base white and moffits, red, also fairing screen Tel. 07867 746438. Yorkshire.

HONDA FIREBLADE 900RR 1993, rear hugger, also Mini Moto Balta water cooled engine, 50cc or 70cc, must have carb, pull start and coil. Tel. 07867 746438.

Yorks.

KAWASAKI Z750 L3-L4 1983-84 grab rail, full stand wanted, other parts considered. Tel. 01782 874933. Staffs.

REAR BRAKE ARM LINKAGE for the BSA Bantam D3, 1956, must be swinging arm model or the D5 swinging arm model, it is longer than the D1, it has a crank on it to clear frame and chain adjuster; also wanted British bike bits, basket cases, etc.Tel. 01617 406106.

Manchester.

RENNTEC RACK with or without box wanted for 06 Suzuki Bandit Tel. 07732 282299. Staffs.

TRIUMPH ROCKET III front badge, chrome embellisher for front mudguard on tourer 2008 model; exhausts for same, prefer after market to upgrade bike performance. Tel. 07950 398750; 01384 823222. W Mids.

WANTED 1987-88 frame V5 125 Lucky Explorer. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

WANTED - ANY OLD MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES or race programmes (road racing, scrambles, grass track, speedway etc) offered free for collection within 30 miles of Sleaford. Clear out your loft! Tel. 01529 461304.

Lincs.

WANTED CX 500 80/81 spares, mainly seat, collector box, silencers. Tel. 07914 768602.

B'ham.

WANTED TRIUMPH WW11 generator square alloy barrels for 500cc twin. Tel. 01252 617068.

Suffolk.

Miscellaneous

1000 MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINES M/c Sport 1962/92, International 1985/94, Enthusiast 1981/87, Classic Bike 1978/88, job lots only, heavy, buyer collects, also motorcycle books from 1948 Tel. 01642 484073. Teeside.

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BARRY SHEENE glossy Illustrated coffee table Haynes hardback biography. Michael Scott's Definitive Biography, out of print and scarce, mint condition, £10 plus p&p. Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

BEAR MOTORCYCLE LIFT as new, c/w transport wheels to move motorcycle around once lifted, £58. buyer collects Tel. 0792 5072402. Bucks.

BELSTAFF TROUSERS ladies black motorcycle trousers, size 16, inside leg 30", padded knees £20; mens new black laced sided motorbike trousers, size 38" waist, 30" leg, cost £89, sell £50; Triumph Bonneville 02 crash bars, good condition, offers Tel. 07790 934835. Derbys.

BELSTAFF WANTED wax cotton jacket, trials or road, will collect or pay postage. Tel. 01432 353313.

Herefordshire.

BEOWULF RAD COVER s/steel for Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250, £40 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

BIKER JACKET 'Brando' style black leather, hi-waist zips n studs, belt n buckle, size S, suit small lady/teen, used, vgc, £50.

Tel. 01933 276962. Northants.

BIRDS/WILDLIFE books/magazines, swap same m/cycle any country. Tel. 01277 200530.

Essex.

BOOKS Norton Twins/Singles by Roy Bacon; Complete Encyclopaedia Delet M/s by Mirco; Norton Story by Bob Holliday; Whatever Happened to British Industry M/c

by Bert HP Wood; Mike Hailwood M/C Racing Legend, Brecon Tel. 01874 623645. Brecon.

BOOKS Bikes at Brooklands, Noel Pope; Brooklands and Beyond, Charles Mortimer; Brooklands Behind the Scenes, Charles Mortimer; Brooklands in the 20s, Peter Hartley; A Clubman at Brooklands, AC Perryman; Goldie, A. Goland. £5. each + p&p Tel. 01624 897998. Isle of Man. BOOKS HISTORIC Motorcycle Cavalcade by Ixion 1950; Trials Riding by Max King 1952; Daily Mail Motorcycling Book by Roland Davies; Pitman's Rudge; Pitman's Norton; BSA 'B' Model, 1937 to 1940; TT Programmes 49,52, 53; Haynes Bultaco, from 72 onwards. Tel. 01626 834007 for more details. Devon.

BOOKS WANTED Bikes at Brooklands in the Pioneer Years and Brooklands Bikes in the 20s, both

by Peter Hartley Tel. 01543 425795. Staffs.

BOOKS: Triumph Owners Handbooks, 650 and 500 Twins; Book Of The Jap Engine, W. C. Haycraft 1948; Book Of The Triumph Twins, W. C. Haycraft; Book Of The AMC Singles,W. C. Haycraft; Tuning For Speed by "Slide Rule" of Motorcycling; Motorcyclists Workshop

by Torrens. Tel. 07758 515696; 01507 442519. Lincs.

BRIGGS AND STRATTON 4 stroke mower engines, 1 of 3.5hp, £20; 1 of 5.5hp, £25, both complete fuel tanks etc. Tel. 01376 343559. N Essex.

BRITISH BIKE MECHANICS MAGS rare, x14, first issue 01 (Oct 87 - Dec 88), missing Oct 88, A1 condition in folder, may post (3k weight), £30. Tel. 07885 388376. Lancs.

CABERG DOWNTOWN open face helmet with visor and drop down internal sun vizor, c/w carry bag, excellent condition, worn once only, silver, size XS 53-54, £45.

Tel. 01344 428667. Berks.

CLASSIC 2 PIECE LATHERS black, Mean muted looks, Quality 1.6mm HD leather, zip together, subtle yellow stitching, fully CE armoured, little use, size 42", 40" chest, 36" waist approx. Can email pics, will post, £700 new, £150. Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

CLYMER MANUAL Honda 100125 singles, 1970 to 1972, used condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

FOR BMW F800ST Hepco & Becker pannier frames & rack, used very little, £130; Baglux tank cover, used once, £60; Genuine Honda manual for CBR 1000FK, £10. Tel. 01302 834229; 07900 944783. S Yorks.

FRAMED QUADROPHENIA POSTER A Way Of Life Levis 28in x 20in, new, £45; also two framed Lambretta prints, 22” x 18”, £35 each, £35 each. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

FRANK THOMAS Aquatec 4-in1 trousers, size XL, short leg, roughly 36-38 waist, never worn, still with labels, £70 - half price. Tel. 01942 884775. Manchester.

FRANK THOMAS aqua Jackets, one medium/one small, £20 each; G-Mac Hipor leather/nylon gloves, medium, £10; Rukka onepiece waterproof oversuit, large, £20; Velo rubber overboots, one pair, medium, one pair, small, £3 each. Tel. 01754 767376. Lincs.

FRANK THOMAS leather trousers, padded knees and hips, approx. 34" waist £25.Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

FRANK THOMAS BOOTS ladies, size 7, £20; BMW summer Gortex/leather gloves, size 6/6.5, £15; collection or post at cost.Tel. 07812 350169. S Yorks.

FRANK THOMAS BOOTS ladies, size 7, £20; BMW summer Gortex leather gloves, size 6/6.5, £15. collection or post at cost Tel. 07812 350169. S Yorks.

GIVI 30 ltr monolok top box and fitting kit with 2 keys,fitting frame and Universal adapter plate, vgc, £120 ono. Tel. 01476 568249. Lincs.

GIVI 526F Monorack arms, Givi monolock monorack MM plate, Givi E42 monolock box 42L, fitted to my 2003 Suzuki GS500E until recently, will fit a number of makes/models of bikes, best to check on Givi website for compatibility, £100. Tel. . Kent.

GIVI A660 UNIVERSAL motorcycle screen, average condition, some slight scratches, fits a large number of unfaired bikes with single/double head-light, attaches via handlebars, £30. Tel. 01892 863548. Kent.

GIVI MONOKEY 46 ltr top box with frame together with fitting plate for BMW F GS current series slight damage to box, £160 ono.

Tel. 01476 568249. Lincs.

GIVI T470 Silver Line magnetic tank bag, excellent condition, used only once, c/w magnets, 4 x securing straps, ruck sack adaptor strap, pre-attached rain cover, expandable, buyer will not be disappointed, £55 ono. Tel. 01344 453654 or 07738 900449. Berks.

GIVI TOP BOX large, and mounting plate, £90; leather jacket, large, £25. Tel. 07866 444632. S E London.

GIVI TREKKER BOXES two 33ltrs sizes and one 54ltrs, brand new, used once, pannier racks, rear rack to fit TDM Yamaha 900, 2012, as new, cost £650 £550.

Tel. 07970 825602. W Mids.

HALVARSSONS NEWMAN motorcycle gloves, size 10, great condition, £45 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

HARLEY FXRG mens leather jacket, 2 years old, size medium, hardly used, lovely top of the range waterproof jacket, kidney belt and inner removable lining etc, £200.

Tel. 07798 866071. Middx.

HARLEY TOURING SCREEN Quick release touring screen and Sundowner seat for 2006 or later Dyna, both brand new condition, £350. the two or will split Tel. 01933 224869. Northants.

HAYNES MANUAL for Triumph Daytona, Speed Triple, Sprint and Tiger (97 to 05), unused, £10. plus postage Tel. 07761 857674.

N Wales.

HAYNES MANUAL Honda Shadow VT600 & 750, 1988 to 2003, vgc, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

HAYNES MANUAL Honda 750 Four all models, 1969 on, good condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218. Lincs.

HAYNES MANUALS BSA Bantam, 1948 to 1971, good condition, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 07848 917218.

Lincs.

HAYNES MANUALS Honda Four 500 & 350, 1971 on, cover dirty, £8 plus p&p. Tel. 078489 17218.

Lincs.

HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUALS Honda XL/XR 250 & 500, 197884, £9; Clymer Suzuki DR 250/350 1990-94, £11; Kawasaki 250/400, 1972 onwards, £9; Yamaha Virago 535cc-1100cc, 1987-96, £12; Osprey Norton Singles, Roy Bacon £25 Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TT original vinyl Sound Stories - Vol. 1 19571964 and Vol. 2 1965-1968, excellent condition. Offers Tel. 07761 857674. N Wales.

HONDA ST PAN 1300cc, tank cover, black, Baglux, £40; inner panniers, bags, plus top box, bag, genuine Honda, £60. Tel. 07515 016415 . E Sussex.

IXS SKAR leather Gortex m/cycle trousers, unworn Xmas present, size 38-40, 58 Euros, £100 ono.

Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

JTS MOTORCYCLE JACKET Black, size 44 chest, with Thinsulate 3m zipped in lining, £60. Tel. 01373 300924. Somerset.

JACKET size L, modern fabric, black/red/grey, armoured, 5 pockets, zip-in liner, adj belt, as new, £25 plus p&p. Tel. 07759 607498.

E Berks.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 engine bars, S W Motech, new, boxed, cost £150, accept £95 plus carriage; HJC swing open face helmet, black/silver, medium, new cost £70, accept £25 plus postage.

Tel. 01539 725198. Cumbria.

LEATHER JACKET with tassles, size med, vgc, swap biker badges; WANTED Lewis leather lightning jacket, gloves. Tel. 01277 200530. Essex.

LEATHER JACKET older style, well worn, padded, new zip, suit casual or retro bike £15. Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

MAGNETIC TANK BAG medium size, black, never been used, bought in error, buyer collects, £15. Tel. 07704 804893. Beds.

MILLERS KR2T high performance two stroke oil for bikes and karts 10, one litre bottles £50 or £5 each, offers invited but buyer collects due to weight. Tel. 01582 601467. Beds.

MINICHAMPS MODEL Norton Manx, Ray Petty, 1960 £75; Ebbro 1-10 scale Honda CR 110 cub racing bike, 1962 £80; Rudge Book of the Road, leather bound, 1927, as new £65 Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

MOTORCYCLE BOOKS for sale.

Tel. 01624 897998 for list. Isle of Man. MOTORCYCLE BOOTS Weiss model,WBLM 46, brand new, size 11; more A large 10, cost £70, sell £40; buyer collects. Tel. 01827 895891. Staffs.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS short leg, Nitro "Street Hopper", black, size 12, never worn, bargain at £20.

Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518 buyer collects. Staffs.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS top of the range Daytona Travel Star GTX, size 11, never worn, made in Germany, cost over £400, sell £300.

Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518. Staffs.

MOTORCYCLE GLOVES vintage 1960s gauntlet type, leather, wool lined, original, g/c £15; pedal cycle leather saddle, coil springs, not damaged, old £10; collect or plus postage. Tel. 01299 266565.

Worcs.

MOTORCYCLE JEANS British made by Hood, blue, fully Kevlar lined, heavy denim, waist 38”, leg 34”, absolutely brand new, cost £70. buyer collects Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518.

Staffs.

NG-TC prof built MGB 1800TC, red/tan leather, black top/tonneaux, steel chassis, min use, £6995 ono. Tel. 01344 466068 or 07759 607498. Berkshire.

ONE PIECE LEATHERS with full body armour, Honda 600 logos, top quality suit, excellent condition, £50. Tel. 07741 490114. S Yorks.

RENTEC REAR RACK and tail pack for Triumph Bonneville/Thruxton, chrome, as new cond, £70; VFR V-Tec 09 Honda inner bags for panniers and top box, £70; Baglux tank cover for VFR VTEC, white/black, £50; gc, £50. Tel. 07745 020903.

Aberdeenshire.

RENTEC SPORTS RACK ZRX 1100/1200, £25. Tel. 07979 361356. Cheshire.

RETRACTABLE SECURITY POSTS two, h/duty, 3 1/2" square x 24", above ground, retracts flush with ground, galvanised and powder caoted, cost £240 each, £160 the pair.Tel. 01625 613600.

Cheshire.

RNM 228 registration no, on retention, £700. Tel. 01524 735039 . Carnforth.

ROCK BOOTS size 10, purple flame design, brand new, never worn, cost £140, sell for £80. collect only. Tel. 07847 407463.

Northants.

RST FULL FACE HELMET size L, Cosmic blue and black, worn twice, perfect, box and bag, £60; Oxford tank and tail bag, unused, rrp £59.99, accept £40 with sat nav. connection and map cover, etc. Tel. 07970 409503. Derbys.

RUKKA ATLAS gloves, size 7, excellent condition, worn only twice, all but brand new, genuine reason for sale, £85 ono. Tel. 07738 900449; 01344 453654. Berks.

SCHUBERTH C3 modular helmet, medium size, white, 6 months old, hardly worn, as new condition, still boxed £220 ono. Tel. 07811 755371. Lincs.

SPEEDMASTER SEAT 2006, as new, £100 ono. Tel. 07594 420715. Notts.

SCREEN TINTED 171⁄2 x 161⁄2 handlebar fittings for most bikes, vgc, £30; full face helmet, new, 59 to 60cms, silver black, air vents, spare visor, cheek pieces, Quick release strap, bargain, £25. Tel. 01767 692234. Beds.

SEALEY COMPRESSOR SA5020 50 litre, 2hp, 7cfm, 116psi listed £323 brand new, unused (competition winner), buyer collects £170 ono. Tel. 01642 484073. Teeside.

SET OF 4 FRAMED PRINTS signed by Jim Blanchard, 1999 road racing kneeler/outfits, rider passenger 22in x 18in, £50 each; framed Marlon Brando print, 1950s on Triumph Motorcycle, 26in x 23in, £25. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

SPEEDWAY GRASS TRACK leathers, black/white, round neck, 42/44, good zips, £80; wanted Yamaha DT 250 kick-start, reg no G100 VY, on retention, Groovy Baby, £1250. Tel. 07814 181152.

Dorset.

SUZUKI BANDIT Mk1 1200cc, Haynes manual, £10; Renthal rack, £20; road legal can, £50, all good condition Tel. 07775 565288. Lincs.

SUZUKI GSX R short sleeve shirt, also KTM racing short sleeve shirt, both large size, both official merchandise, never worn, phone for more details £10 each or offers + p&p. Tel. 01582 601467. Beds.

SUZUKI WORKSHOP MANUAL Clymer RM-125 to 500, 1981, 1988, vgc, no grubby pages £12 plus p&p. Tel. 01661 854696. N East.

TEARDROP CARAVAN HOME built 4ft 5” wide x 8ft long, marine ply construction, Morris Minor wheels, £800 ono. Tel. 07910 947743 (no texts please). Staffs.

TEXTILE TROUSERS knee armour, black, approx. 34" waist, £25. Tel. 01252 702436. Surrey.

TIGER 1050 Renntec rack, unused, £30; Bandit 1250 Skorpion carbon end can, £50. Tel. 01686 688172. Powys.

TRAILER single bike, mini wheels, with spare, very stable, good condition £50. Tel. 02476 543895; 07951 523830. Coventry.

TRIUMPH LOGO that fits over front mudguard for Rocket III Touring year 2008, chrome badge that fits between chrome overiders at very front of mudguard, unfortunately lost mine on ride, can you help? Tel. 07950 398750.

West Mids.

TRIUMPH M/C JACKET black ln good condition, no tears or scratches, size 48, £80 ono. Tel. 07970 455884. Essex.

TRIUMPH OR HARLEY DAVIDSON JACKET perfer leather and size required 2XL, all jackets considered and materials but must be good condition, cash waiting, also as above T-shirts 2XL wanted Tel. 07950 398750. West Mids.

WILDLIFE: Books, magazines, badges, films, etc, swap same bikes, cars, planes. Tel. 01277 200530. Essex.

YAMAHA 660 XT Top box and rack, plus spare set of wing mirrors, all in pristine condition, collection only, Brighton area. Come and have a look. £100. for the lot Tel. 01273 885234. W Sussex.

YAMAHA XJ6 2009 onwards, accessories rack, top box, screen, alarm, etc, too many to list, total cost approx £700, will accept £250 the lot, you won't be disappointed, all like new. £250. Tel. 07786 107768. Lancs.

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Who better to give you an honest biking opinion than another biker? This month our reader panel tells you how to keep your visor clean.

“I wash it with warm, soapy water after every ride. I also carry a damp cloth in my pocket, wrapped tightly in a plastic bag so that it stays damp, which I use to clean my visor when I am out and about.”

Rachel Nicholson, Helensburgh

“I have used a cut open tennis ball with a piece of wet sponge inside on various bikes for over 40 years.

When I hire bikes abroad I take a clip-on version.”

Dave Audin, Mansfield

“To remove dried bugs, I wet some kitchen towel or a tea towel (if the wife is not about) and then lay it over my lid for 10 minutes while I do something else... when you come back you will be pleasantly surprised that all the bugs have now been softened and wipe off very easily with no annoying scratching! This works on bugs on the front of your bike fairing too.

Otherwise, just plain water and a micro fibre cloth – no chemicals here please!”

Lee Crahart, Bishops Waltham, Hants “To keep my visor clean I always carry a pocket-sized pack of baby wipes in my jacket. If they are soft and gentle enough for a baby’s bum, they won’t damage my visor and they bring flies and traffic film off easily without scratching – perfect.”

Steve Ascough, South Kirkby, West Yorkshire

“A little bit of white vinegar on a lint cloth. It removes all the road grease and the lint avoids scratching the visor.”

Ian Pinner, Alicante “Pre ride it’s washed with warm water and baby shampoo – then polished with a silicone spray. On the bike I have a home-made sponge holder – the sponge is glued into the lid, the base acts as the reservoir for a solution of auto windscreen fluid.

This works surprisingly well and, with care, you can even do it on the move.”

Tony Griffiths, Buxton, Derbyshire

“I never put my riding gear away without giving my visor a good clean and then applying some Hein Gericke ‘Rainfree’, but check that whatever you use is suitable for use on polycarbonate and other visor material. Doing this lays down a layer that will bead those misty water droplets into much bigger rivulets that just slide away leaving your vision clear. I also always carry, and swear by, Visorvision’s V2 sponge. This is invaluable for the summer bugs, or if you’ve been following one of those pesky sand and gravel quarry trucks on a wet day. Finally, I carry one of Bob Heath’s ‘Vee-Wipes’. They come in three sizes, fit over one of your glove fingers and you use them like a little windscreen wiper – dead handy and dead cheap. The V2 and the Vee-Wipe take up no room at all and I wouldn’t ride any real distance without them. Safe (and clear) riding.”

Phil Robson, Ottery St Mary

“Wipe down with warm tap water on a lint free cloth immediately after riding.

If possible and about once every couple of months, I remove my visor and wash with warm water and washing up liquid. Then I re-treat it with Defog-it.”

Craig Zendal, West Malling, Kent We asked Mark Roberts from Arai’s Race Support, what he does: “Whether it’s my own lid, or Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race winner Noriyuki Haga’s, I simply use clean water and a microfibre cloth. I’ve heard people say they use glass cleaner, but this is a BIG no-no, as it will damage the polycarbonate. It’s important to replace a visor with any scratches, as it makes riding at night dangerous. If I’m cleaning the inside of a lid, I use baby shampoo and water – Arai helmets have a removable lining, which makes life a lot easier. If yours doesn’t, then you can wash it in the shower, but you must always let it air dry naturally!”

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