Chiswick Honda Way Bikes Newsletter - October 2016

CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

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FORECAST

Autumn is on its way!

NEXT MOTOGP RACE: SOCIAL

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Japan Oct 16th

sneak peak... (spoiler: the new fireblade)

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RUGBY + BIKES

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MOTORBIKE HELMETS

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3 Rugby Players 3 Honda Bikes 1 day 12 things you need to know about them

SNEAKY PEAK The new Fireblade!

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CHANGE YOUR HORIZON Honda X-ADV Coming Soon

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What happens when you “I think I’m going to be try to teach three rugby terrible” players how to ride a motorcycle in one day?

JUSTIN / Second Row, Southgate RFC

Surely nothing scares rugby players? They choose to spend their free time smashing into fridge-sized opponents, and often getting their features rearranged in the process, so you’d think it’d be pretty hard to put the frighteners on these oval-ball warriors.

And yet, as Richard, Justin and Jack of Southgate RFC were about to ride a motorcycle for the first time, they weren’t exactly brimming with confidence. “I’m a bit nervous,” said Jack.

Find out how they got on.

Honda likes a challenge and, what’s more, we love getting people riding. We took three rugby players from Southgate RFC to Honda School of Motorcycling. They’ve never ridden motorcycles before. Could we get them out on the road – in just one day?

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If the rugby boys inspire to start riding you to get on the bike, you can find out more about Honda School of Motorcycling.

To find out more about what licence you need, visit Honda’s Just Ride site.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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1. There’s only one style of helmet for each type of bike

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2. You don’t need a helmet in hot weather or for short journeys

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3. A dirty helmet will slow you down

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4. Passengers should carry their own helmet

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5. You can wear anyone’s helmet so long as it slides over your head

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6. Small-fitting full-face helmets will squish your nose and cheeks

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FALSE! Styles are open face, full face and flip up. Each has its own merits depending on the kind of rider you are, what weather you ride in and whether you need to frequently take your helmet off. No one helmet is required for one bike. Choice is purely based on personal lifestyle.

FALSE! It’s illegal to ride a motorised bike without a helmet in the UK (except if you’re Sikh). If you’re someone that runs warm, then you can opt for an open faced-style helmet, but you must wear a helmet regardless of how long your journey is.

TRUE! Ride like the wind with a clean helmet. It’s got nothing to do with aerodynamics, but rather being able to see better actually gets you there quicker – plus, you’re less likely to crash. So, clean with a soft cloth and return to it’s bag after use.

FALSE! It is true that pillion passengers must wear a helmet if sitting behind you, but if chivalry isn’t dead, you might want to carry one you can lend. However, it has to fit — more on this in the next point.

FALSE! It is true that pillion passengers must wear a helmet if sitting behind you, but if chivalry isn’t dead, you might want to carry one you can lend. However, it has to fit — more on this in the next point.

TRUE! As you ride, wind pressure will push the helmet into your face, so if a full-face helmet touches your nose you need to try a bigger size. There shouldn’t be a gap between your temples and brow pads with any style of helmet, so test with your finger.

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7. ECE 22 05 and BS 6658:1985 are the only codes you need

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8. Four wheels are better than two because they don’t require a helmet.

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9. Buying a brand new helmet is the best value you can get. Every time

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10. If chin straps cut your skin, you can leave them undone

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11. There’s only one way to lie a bike helmet down

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12. The police will let you off if you don’t want to ruin your hair

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TRUE! Styles are open face, full face and flip up. Each has its own merits depending on the kind of rider you are, what weather you ride in and whether you need to frequently take your helmet off. No one helmet is required for one bike. Choice is purely based on personal lifestyle.

FALSE! We’re fans of cars and bikes. When it comes to quad bike, you don’t actually need a helmet by law. We’d still recommend one though.

TRUE! Though the cost of second hand helmets may seem appealing, you don’t know if they’ve been damaged. If their effectiveness is compromised, so is your safety. It’s just not worth the risk.

FALSE! Chin straps have a purpose. There are different fasteners so test which you’re most comfortable with. ALWAYS have them done up and adjust slightly if they feel uncomfortable. It should be no looser than two-fingers’ space.

TRUE! Placing a bike helmet down on its side, i.e. the bit that’ll be working the hardest in the event of collision, could cause minor damage. Always carefully place the helmet down on the flat side where your head fits through.

FALSE! If we hadn’t made it clear already, you’re expected to wear a well-fitting helmet at ALL TIMES while riding in the UK. If you don’t, you could face a fine of £30 if the police catch you flaunting the rules. The only exception is for those of the Sikh faith who wear turbans. No one else.

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Sneak peak

New Fir Images: MCN

head of the new launch in 2017, the legend that is the Honda Fireblade has been spotted testing on a track in Croatia. From the little info we have it looks like there will be 3 variations to the superbike speculated to be called the SP-1, SP-2 as well as a customer race-spec version.

It’s rumoured to feature an array of updates

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and upgrades including a lightened stronger frame as requested directly from race teams, lightened suspension and vastly improved technology. It’s thought that the bike will be available with the far lighter and more efficient Bosche 9ME Plus ABS system which delivers improved combined antilock braking with traction control, anti-wheelie, and Motorcycle Stability Control. These alterations bring the new bike back into the forefront of

superbike technology and are thought to have made the bike around 5% lighter.

In terms of design, the sleek new redesigned fairing exposes more of the frame giving the bike sharper, more aggressive lines and detailing, all of which will be aiding aerodynamics.

The bike is expected to be unveiled at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany in October 2016, and the track ready version shortly after.

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CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

Your Horizons Are Goin Honda X-ADV Coming Soon Honda has confirmed the production of an all-new Motorcycle- ‘X-ADV’. The Bike is due to land in our showroom in 2017 and we can’t wait.

The X-ADV is based on the City Adventure concept machine displayed at EICMA show in Milan 2015, it combines the spirit of adventure with all-round performance, practicality and comfort for urban commuting and weekend escapes.

Features include:

• Upright riding position for high visibility • Long travel suspension to handle rough road surfaces • 5 stage adjustable windscreen • Storage space to fit another helmet The X-ADV continues Honda’s long tradition of finding new ways to create products that enhance and enrich its customers’ lifestyles. In keeping with its innovative concept, the X-ADV will come with Honda’s unique Dual Clutch Transmission - and the spirit of adventure - as standard fitment.

The X-ADV will be shown to the public for the first time at the EICMA show in Milan, from 8th to 13th November 2016.

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