Anyone can look after a motorcycle. Here’s how and why you should at least learn the basics.
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Five common mistakes you should avoid when buying your first bike
So you’ve passed your test, saved up the money and now you’re ready to purchase your first ever bike. Exciting stuff! Well, before you splash all your hard-earned cash on a bike, here’s five common mistakes you should avoid when buying a bike for the first time…
Read moreBuying your first sports bikes? Here’s what you need to know…
As a rule, we wouldn’t recommend a 600cc or bigger sports bike as a first big bike. It’s not that we’re killjoys, or even that we think you’ll go out and fall off.
Read moreUnrestricted license holders
No need for 33bhp rules here. You are the lucky ones and can go straight onto anything you fancy. But let’s be realistic here…
Read moreBuying your first big bike
Congratulations, you’ve passed. This is where things get really exciting. Your first big bike will be very special indeed.
Read morePractise, practise, practise: Part 2
Jim Liskin of CSM training school in Peterborough has been a motorcycle instructor for 31 years. There’s not much he doesn’t know about passing the bike test.
Read morePractice, practice, practice
You’ve got the bike, passed your CBT and bought your kit too. Now it’s time to get some miles under your belt and get ready for your test.
Read moreGet kitted up: Bits and pieces
So that’s the main things covered. You now have your bike kit. But there are a couple of other bits and pieces that’ll make life so much more comfortable.
Read moreThe bike buyer’s checklist
Take this with you when viewing a bike and get your most cynical mate to check it all off.
Read moreHow to buy a used 125
We’ll start with a warning, but don’t let this put you off. Just let it make you aware.
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