Hi everyone, Just thought I would share my experience as a 40+ born again biker.I returned to biking at 40 and dipped my toes into an adventure to the South of France. From there despite family and business restrictions, I am hooked. Last year me and my mate Mike decided to undertake a civilised but long adventure.My wife Maria was a bit concerned, given that I hadn't ridden that far, ever. I feel that depite a twenty year riding break that I am sensible and reasonably confident. We enrolled on an Enhanced Rider Course with a chap cal...
So I passed my motorcycle theory on Saturday, it was hardly a mean feat. My preparation for the test consisted of me doing one practice test online, getting annoyed with it because the site kept crashing, and then going to watch a film.I woke up on the Saturday wishing that my test wasn't so early so I could get a nice lie in, my test was at 11 AM so that meant that I had to get up at 9:30...torture! I got to the test centre with 2 minutes to spare and filled out all the relevant forms, saying I will not cheat etc. etc. and then I went into the...
Hey what's up guys My name is Bryn Davies and until Wednesday I had never riden a motorbike before. It all started on Monday of this week when I woke up, I had a brainwave and decided that my car is too boring and expensive and I want to ride a motorbike instead! A couple of hours later and I had booked my CBT (compulsory basic training) and my theory, all to be completed in the same week. If you haven't passed your bike test your probably a bit confused as to what you actually have to do to pass, and what bi...
Here's a well written and highly informative feature about the mechanics and application of motorcycle brakes by author Trish Fink. Check it out, it may just save your ass one day. Take it away Trish...Several things affect your bikes braking ability, as well as your ability to avoid skidding or being tossed off your bike like a slingshot pellet. Weight distribution, road surface conditions, braking system type, tire condition, suspension, and most of all, rider skill. First, let's consider what enables you to change anything about the sp...
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