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Motorcycle manoeuvre test remains off-road Motor Cycle Monthly, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JR Tel: 01507 529529 Email:editorial@ motorcyclemonthly.co.uk Editor Melanie Falconer Road tester Bruce Wilson Contributors Roland Brown, Iggy Grainger, Chris Mills, Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast, Ben Wilkins Photography Jason Critchell, Iggy Grainger, Chris Mills, Ben Wilkins Editorial design Rosie Ward, Tim Pipes, Tracey Barton Publisher Steve Rose Group production editor Tim Hartley Divisional advertising manager Sandra Fisher Advertising Dawn Clay Marketing manager Charlotte Park Production manager Craig Lamb Publishing director Dan Savage Commercial director Nigel Hole Associate director Malcolm Wheeler Managing director Brian Hill Advertising deadline for September issue Wednesday, July 31, 2013 To subscribe tel: 01507 529529 help@classicmagazines.co.uk www.classicmagazines.co.uk MotorCycle Monthly is published monthly on the last Friday of the month by Mortons Media Group Ltd and printed by Mortons Print Ltd.

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The motorcycle manoeuvre test is to remain off-road and conducted in test centres, the Department for Transport has announced.

Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said that a thorough review of the current test structure concluded moving the off-road element to the road would increase injuries and costs, so the test will remain a two-stage one.

Mr Hammond said: “The Motorcycle Test Review explored whether the whole of the practical motorcycle test could be carried out on the road without jeopardising rider safety or test standards and without increasing costs. Research carried out for the review showed that an on-road

manoeuvre test would lead to 17 times the number of serious incidents per year – especially as a result of the higher speed exercises.”

British Motorcyclists’ Federation (BMF) Government relations executive Chris Hodder said: “The BMF is disappointed and angry three years of our time has been wasted being part of a review the Driving Standards Agency had already made its mind up about.

“While initially we were optimistic as we had ministerial support, after a few months it became obvious the DSA was not keen on making changes.

Naturally, the BMF will continue lobbying to dramatically increase test provision as this will be essential to the

future of motorcycling in the UK.” The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is also disappointed, after months of discussion and half a million pounds of taxpayers’ money, the motorcycle test protocols remain an unreasonable barrier to novice riders.

MAG chairman John Mitchell said: “The impression that emerges from this debacle is that there are those in the DfT whose approach to safety issues is to discourage motorcycling by making access to it as hard as possible.”

Ride to Work Day 2013 proves big success This year’s Ride to Work Day took place on June 17, with dealers, biker cafes and business up and down the country taking part... and hailing it a success.

This year’s event saw the largest measured rider participation ever, with more than 8000 riders on the event’s Facebook page plus 1200 on Twitter

pledging their support.

Manufacturer support came from Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and ZingBikes, while insurance companies, BikeSure, Carole Nash, MCE and Bennetts all helped promote the event and held their own Ride to Work Day celebrations.

Dealers and biker cafes opened early, with special offers and free bacon sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks to welcome their riders.

Even councils in Leicestershire and Neath held events in their car parks, with free bacon rolls for passing bikers.

For more info and to keep up to date with the 2014 event, go to www.ridetoworkday.co.uk

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£800 cashback rebate available on 10 new Suzuki models. Offer covers all GSX-R supersports models, the GSX650 and 1250FA touring variants, the GSR750/A, V-Strom 650 ABS, C800 and M800s. Also offering 20% off Yoshimura end cans on selected models. Offer available until end of July. www.suzuki-gb.co.uk

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Dine out with true biking legends You could be sitting down to dine with some of the greatest names from motorcycling’s hall of fame this summer.

The Classic TT Heroes’ Dinner will be held on Sunday, August 25 during this year’s inaugural Classic TT Races event.

The evening will take place in the new TT VIP Club facility, situated at the heart of the race paddock.

The who’s who of motorcycle racing attending includes modern TT stars John McGuinness, Conor Cummins, Ian Lougher, Bruce Anstey, Dave Molyneux, Cameron Donald, James Hillier, Michael and William Dunlop and Gary Johnson – all of whom raced at this year’s TT. Joining them will be some of the most successful Mountain Course competitors of yesteryear including Mick Grant, Phil McCallen, Brian Reid, Ryan Farquhar, Phil Read and Italian legend Giacomo Agostini.

Other world champions due to appear include four-time GP title winner Kork Ballington, American Freddie Spencer, Venezuelan Carlos Lavardo, double 250cc title winner Steve Baker and Australian Kel Carruthers.

Former British and World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson will compere the event and interview each of the stars during the evening.

Yamaha reveals XV950 bobber Yamaha’s new 942cc, belt drive, air-cooled V-twin XV950 bobber style bike will be available from September and will start from £7199 for the entry level version.

If you want to spend £400 more, you can get a sportier R version with Öhlins shocks, buckskinlook seat, a racing stripe colour scheme and ABS. The bike is already available in America under the Bolt moniker, and looks to be a rival to HarleyDavidson’s entry-level 883 Sportster.

Every table will be hosted by one of the legendary names so you’ll also get the chance to ask your own questions and get memorabilia personally autographed.

The riders will be switching tables after each of the three courses so you’ll get your own experience and interview with many more great riders.

Tickets are £100 each plus VAT which includes a threecourse meal and complimentary, limited edition gift or you can block book tables of eight for £800 plus VAT. Tickets are available on www.iomtt.com or by calling 01624 640 000.

Lotus to make 200bhp superbike British car maker Lotus will be releasing its first ever motorcycle.

Lotus is making its CT-01 machine in collaboration with German car racing team Kodewa, the Holzer Group and designer Daniel Simon.

The C-01 will utilise Formula One car technology and construction methods, made from materials such as aerospace quality steel, carbon and titanium. On the design front, Daniel Simon is responsible for the Tron lightcycle and has also worked for Lamborghini and Bugatti, as well as designing the black and gold colour scheme of Lotus’s LMP2 cars.

Racing team Kodewa has plenty of experience, having competed in F1 and endurance racing. The bike’s components will be made by the Holzer Group’s state of the art CNC machines.

Lotus will release proper images of the C-01 shortly.

TT winning JPN replicas on sale Fancy a replica John Player Special to grace your garage? Peter Williams, who won the TT in 1973 on a John Player Norton monocoque machine lapping at 107.27mph, has set up his own company to start building them again.

Peter Williams Motorcycles Ltd will be building 25 limited edition replicas of the 1973 JPN monocoque, which featured a beam frame, onepiece cast alloy wheels, disc brakes and mass centralisation.

Only four original 1973 JPN monocoques exist, making it pretty tricky to get hold of an original machine.

Williams will be building the £65,000 replicas with access to one of the original bikes, plus factory drawings and original components, having translated all of the information into 3D CAD models.

By doing this, he has been able to use advanced manufacturing techniques that were not available in 1973.

For further details go to www.peterwilliamsmotorcycles.com

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US manufacturer’s fitting celebration ‘It’s a bare cop’ for police road safety housed the new Victory assembly line. Full-scale production was scheduled to begin in July 1998, but a group of employees came up with the idea of building the first Victory bike on the Fourth of July, so the nation’s birthday becomes Victory’s birthday.

Chuck Crone, who was the Spirit Lake plant manager in 1998, recalled: “We were scheduled to start Victory production in early July, and maybe about three to four weeks ahead of that, I was in a staff meeting and I said ‘why don’t we build it on the Fourth of July?’

“They all looked at me like I was crazy, but by the end of the day, I’ll bet I had 10 guys who had said, ‘yeah, let’s build it on the fourth’.”

NEW BIKE DEALS The new Multistrada 1200 ABS is now available at dealers from £159 per month with free panniers. This offer is only available on a new Multistrada 1200 ABS and does not apply to Multistrada 1200 S Touring, Multistrada Pikes Peak and Multistrada Granturismo. The offer runs until the end of June.

The new 2014 Indian Chief bike is set to be unveiled at the 73rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 3.

Two-and-a-half years in the making, the Chief display will include product demonstrations, display bikes, apparel sales, accessory displays, and a stationary demo bike, where riders can experience the power and feel of the new Thunder Stroke 111 engine.

The exhibit will also feature an array of heritage Indian motorcycles including vintage Chief motorcycles, the world famous Munro Special and the recently unveiled tribute Spirit of Munro custom streamliner, together for the first time.

The new bike gets its European debut at the this year’s European Bike Week at Faak am See in Austria, from September 3-8.

To see the official sneak peek promo video, go to www.indianmotorcycle.com

On a day very fitting for an American bike manufacturer, Victory Motorcycles celebrated its 15th anniversary on July 4.

Prior to the nation’s ‘birthday’ that year, a handful of pre-production prototypes had been assembled at the Spirit Lake, Iowa, factory that

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“What do I have to do to get you to notice me?” is the tag line alongside Lancashire Police’s new road safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of bike accidents on the county’s roads.

The campaign is aimed motorists and making them more aware of motorcyclists, and features a naked police rider aboard his bike, as well as another one with a biker dressed as a clown.

The campaign is visible on posters, roadside billboards and road bridge banners throughout Lancashire, and focuses on the concept motorists would notice a rider dressed as a clown or naked, so why not look out for riders all of the time who are ‘normally’ dressed?

Chief Inspector Debbie Howard, the force’s head of road policing, said: “The posters are something different to what we have done in the past but we felt that this was a good way to get our message across.”

Rieju has just launched 0% finance on the range topping RS3 125LC Sports bike and MRT125 LC Pro Enduro and SM. Initial deposit from £499 and monthly payments of £120.84 a month over 24 months you can ride away on a new machine with two years’ warranty. Total payable £3399 0% APR. www.riejumoto.co.uk

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110th Anniversary Jackpot Campaign, offering up to 30% savings on selected models at participating dealers. Choose from Nuda 900, 650cc Terra and Strada, TE310 Enduro and TC250 MXs plus many more. www.husqvarnamotorcycles.co.uk

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Netley Eurojumble celebrates 20 years One of the UK’s most popular motorcycling autojumbles is gearing up to celebrate a significant landmark.

The 20th running of the Carole Nash Eurojumble will take place in Netley Marsh, Hampshire in September, with organisers expecting to welcome nearly 10,000

visitors over the course of the two-day event.

With gates open from 9am to late on September 6 and 7, visitors can spend the day picking through the vast array of stalls and trader stands searching for that elusive part, a new project or a special piece of

motorcycling memorabilia.

Tickets are now available for advance booking, with a two-day pass priced at £13.

Camping facilities are available for the weekend for £20.

For more information visit www.classicbikeshows.com or call 01507 529529.

I love my bike because...

Bike Night, Hayle, Cornwall

Name: Pete Deseta Age: 48 Years riding: 10 Bike: Kawasaki Versys 650 Bike owned for: Six weeks

Name: Mike Hampton Age: 51 Years riding: 35 Bike: Kawasaki Z650 Bike owned for: 32 years

1. I got off sports bikes because of my (bad) back. My Versys is just so comfortable!

2. It’s so economical, which is a priority, I can get 190-195 miles out of every tank.

3. I love the colour! This might sound funny, but it’s important!

1. There were only six of these left in the country when I bought it.

2. It’s a part of me. People always ask if I still have it. I’d never sell it!

3. It’s almost completely original – and the best one with the wire wheels.

Name: Anthony Maynard Age: 62 Years riding: 47 Bike: Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Bike owned for: Five years 1. The three cylinder engine – it’s a beauty!

2. It’s a Triumph isn’t it! Why? Well, it’s British...

3. She’s so smooth, handles brilliantly and has been completely reliable.

Name: Steve Cooke Age: 53 Years riding: 32 Bike: Honda FireBlade Bike owned for: 14 years 1. I love the freedom of having the bike – it’s the lifestyle.

2. This was the bike to have when it came out.

I aspired to have one.

3. I’ve got to know it; it’s like an old armchair.

I won’t sell it, the kids can have it.

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HAVE YOUR SAY See the light Dear MCM As a recent returnee to biking I need some advice on a couple of kit/clothing issues.

I would like to try a photochromic visor on my Shoei full-face helmet but cannot find one OEM that offers one. I have found a stick-on variety

Insurance policy Dear MCM

How’s this for a bad deal – I had bike cover with eight months of a year’s policy left at a cost of £183. I cancelled it and was told I’d get a refund of £10.31 which could take three months. Has anybody else suffered similar?

Keith Hobson It’s a sad fact of life that with most forms of insurance, the devil is indeed in the detail, or small print. Keith, you need to read the policy details thoroughly and see what the cancellation policy is. However, the amount you say does seem a little on the punitive side. Let us know what the outcome is. Ed

from a UK supplier but it does not do what it says on the box. Is there some safety issue here or could it be a commercial decision not to supply one, as it would dent sales of the tinted variety? Regular prescription glasses are available like this and used for driving a car. The advantages of such a visor are obvious.

My second point concerns winter/rain gloves.

They just about all seem to go over the cuff instead of inside, and my gloves end up as water butts as the rain drains down my arms.

I’m sure there are some around but have not found anything satisfactory.

Anyway, please carry on giving us all such a great read each month.

David Oakes Hi David – without knowing which adhesive insert you tried, we can’t comment. Some are better than others!

There is the SHIELD Tech Transitions SOLFX visor: http://bit.ly/11vEBNE There are plenty of gloves that fit inside cuffs – golden rule is try on different makes while wearing the jacket you want them to fit inside. Trial and error wins the day. Ed

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★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH Scooter savvy Dear MCM

I was interested to read Keith Hewitt’s letter in the June issue about a potential separate scooter section in MCM. I’m a maxi-scooter fan (now on my fourth T-MAX!) and it would be great to have more scooter news (when it comes along).

Incidentally, I do appreciate MCM’s deeper and more sensible coverage of scoots than the drivel you get in most of the glossy mags. But do I want a separate section? I’m not sure.

What often irritates me is that scoots and bikes are still

seen as something quite different, when there should be a lot more crossover. For example, many bikers would be happy to ride the CB500X reviewed in the June issue as it’s a ‘proper’ bike, but wouldn’t even consider a TMAX, despite the T-MAX having the same power output, and arguably more sophisticated engineering. So I fear having a separate section might have the effect of perpetuating this idea of differences between scoots and bikes, rather than break down the divide.

Anyway, I really enjoy the paper and further coverage of scoots (in any format) would be very welcome.

Tim Bounds

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Education, education, education Dear MCM

I was astounded when I recently heard a radio information advert concerning car drivers pulling out on motorcyclists at junctions. It claimed that on average 30 riders a day are either injured or killed due to this happening.

Surely this needs addressing from the very first day car drivers start learning to drive?

I feel it should be brought into the driving curriculum that driving instructors make new pupils very aware of how vulnerable motorcyclists are, particularly when not being

seen by car drivers at junctions. It should be drummed into drivers to check and then double check for riders, particularly if it is a sunny day or if visibility is limited due to heavy rain or fog.

I can’t see this would cost anything to introduce, but it may well save lives and injury.

Most of us have chosen to wear high visibility clothing – which I feel may have saved me on more than one occasion – but we shouldn’t really need to take these measures to keep ourselves safe on our roads.

Andrew Holloway

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10 IntervIew All about Yamaha’s new MT-09

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‘The MT-09 is our future’ Words: Bruce Wilson Photography: Yamaha

Yamaha’s new £6799 MT-09 is the first Yamaha triple to be launched for more than 30 years, and will available in UK dealers from September.

Yamaha confirmed we can expect a host of new three-cylinder machines over the next couple of years, although wouldn’t say just yet which bikes they would likely be. However, it’s been revealed a range of new triples from the company will go on show at the Motorcycle Live Show in November. There’s obvious excitement in the market at the news, with Yamaha dealers reporting they are overwhelmed by the amount of sales since the MT09 was announced last month.

Following on from last issue’s report of the Japanese manufacturer’s all-new in-line-triple, MCM has spoken exclusively to Yamaha UK’s marketing manager, Simon Belton, about the manufacturer’s hopes for its new 847cc model. He said: “It’s hard to express just how significant the MT-09 is to Yamaha. It marks the beginning of a whole new direction for us, which we’re massively excited about. This isn’t a one-off. This is the start of something very, very special.”

Simon went on to explain the thinking behind the edgy-looking motorcycle, which was specifically tailored for the European market. “The focus for the model wasn’t its capacity. As important as that is, the bike’s core values came first. It had to be agile, torquey and attractive. It had to suit real world riding, which meant a low mass weight, a comfortable seat height and plenty of usable power”.

Historically, Yamaha has pioneered many motorcycling innovations, most recently with the R1 and its crossplane crank motor. While the MT-09 is devoid of such technology, its 120° firing order (0° - 240° - 480°) mimics the philosophy, meaning it inherits the same advantages of strong low-to-mid-range torque and instant throttle response. Another benefit of the package is the weight saving of a narrow in-line-triple configuration.

Compared directly to its less powerful sibling, the FZ8, the MT-09 boasts an engine weight saving of 10kg, with a further 10kg saved by its lightweight, die-cast aluminium chassis. When asked whether this might signal the end of the line for the brand’s more traditional inline-four, a Yamaha spokesman told us: “The FZ8 will continue. There are still customers who prefer smooth and powerful parallel-four engines.”

How Yamaha made the MT-09 affordable Considering recent trends, the last thing anyone would have expected was to see Yamaha pricing its new MT-09 cheaper than its key rivals.

Yamaha’s Simon Belton explained to MCM how this was achieved.

“The core reason behind the fantastic pricing of our new MT-09 is down to aggressive buying at the factory end. We know there’s no point in producing a model that is wrongly

priced, so the challenge was to find a way of making this bike affordable to build.

“To achieve this goal, Yamaha looked to new suppliers who could guarantee top quality components at the right cost. This key factor, accompanied by a less dramatic Yen-to-Sterling exchange rate than what’s been seen in recent times, has allowed for the new model’s attractive price tag.”

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History repeating?

While the MT-09’s motor may be unique, it’s not the first time Yamaha has built a three-cylinder motorcycle. Between 1976 and 1982 it produced shaft-driven, fourNew aluminium chassis

stroke triples known as the XS750 and XS850. These were the practical alternatives of their day. Is this a case of going full circle?

Yamaha tells us more A catch up with Yamaha’s divisional manager, Adam Kelley, shed further light on the MT-09 story, while also painting a better picture of Yamaha’s future intentions…

Was an inline-triple configuration essential?

MT bikes stand for a level of riding excitement and character that is difficult to achieve with a parallel four.

Inline twins and V-twins in this capacity class and for our purposes have a too narrow usage range. The inline-triple was the ideal configuration for MT-09.

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How competitive do you see the model within its sector?

The concept will meet future requirements for ‘higher excitement at lower speeds’ and appeal to experienced sports riders. The technology is advanced. The price is competitive. We expect a good impact even though key motorcycle markets like Italy and Spain are struggling.

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Yamaha MT-09

Price: £6799 Motor: 847cc, water-cooled, dohc, six-speed, inline triple Bore x stroke: 78 x 59.1mm Rake and trail: 25º/103mm Max power (claimed): 115bhp @ 10,500rpm Max torque (claimed): 63lb-ft @ 8500rpm Suspension: Adjustable USD telescopic forks with 137mm travel, rear travel 130mm Brakes: twin 298mm floating front discs with radial-mount calipers, single 245mm rear disc Wheelbase: 1440mm Weight (claimed): 188kg (claimed wet). 191kg ABS version Fuel capacity: 14 litres Seat height: 815mm

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Why build a triple?

We asked MCM’s own technical expert, Neil Charlton, why Yamaha benefits from an inline-three configuration.

“Making an engine with three cylinders allows for modular design philosophy; components like pistons and con rods can be shared between different engines, reducing development and manufacturing costs.

“A triple is also lighter, narrower and cheaper to make than a comparable four. One less cylinder means less friction, therefore better fuel economy. The remaining three cylinders must also be bigger for a given displacement; this means lower peak revs with torque moved further down the rev-range. Throw in a distinctive, sonorous exhaust note and you’ve got a winner for Yamaha.”

Where did the inspiration for the MT-09 come from?

MT stands for pure bikes that offer emotional rides. We started this direction in two rather extreme positions, with the MT-01 (immediate torque) and the MT-03 (extreme agility). The MT-09 targets a middle position (high torque and high agility) but without being average. We had to wait for the triple cylinder engine to continue the MT story.

Does this signal a general realignment of Yamaha’s prices?

For all future developments we have the potential to offer lower prices.

Why was this model not named the FZ-09, as it is in America?

In Europe, MT bikes play a different role to FZ bikes. The American market never imported the MT-01 and MT-03. The naked bike segment in the USA is small when compared with Europe. For this reason, it made sense to launch the bike in America under the familiar FZ name.

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Wild camping is great

No bears yet... the search continues across Europe

and it was flat as a pancake. This time I was straight on the line to recovery.

Within half an hour my beloved bike was being craned onto the back of the truck. Phin positioned his Honda in front of the truck and took great delight in a camera shot of the ‘knackered BMW’ with his trusty Africa Twin steed in the front.

Back on the bikes next day and we reached Gorlitz near the Polish border.

This felt like a real milestone in the journey, finally we were into Eastern Europe proper.

We rode on through Poland and then into Slovakia, just skimming through the corner of the Czech Republic.

Passing through the scenic countryside and quaint towns, you would suddenly stumble across huge heavy industrial factories right in the middle of everything with vast chimneys reaching up.

We then headed south into the Tatra Mountains. I had read up about the beauty of them and was not

disappointed. We rode along with the mountains to our right, running parallel to the range.

Crossing into Hungary to Ozd we again headed south into the Bukki National Park. The following day we set off with great excitement: we were going to reach Romania and hunt out the bears. We crossed through the very formal border and stopped by the Romanian sign for a picture, by now our ninth country. I kept a diary of our daily mileage throughout the trip and we had racked up 1292 so far.

We rode on, enjoying the winding country tracks with mountains in the distance and followed a beautiful stream. We passed a herd of wild horses and pulled up by the river. We found a very rough, rocky and steep track that looked like a good wild camp prospect. This track would test out our riding skills. We headed on up and after a good few miles we came out at the top with a fantastic meadowy area to camp on that overlooked for miles

all around. To get to our chosen spot we had to traverse the very steep hill along the grass like skiers – if we had fallen downhill that would have been the bikes gone.

The clearing joined the edge of the thick forest and we immediately had the same thought. Prime bear territory!

Before we started the trip we had shared many a laugh about how we would cope camping out wild with the bears. I had planned to spread jam on Phin’s tent to keep them off me. We had discussed roping off the tents and hanging cans from them as an alarm warning. Now, here we were – it was all very surreal. In the end we settled with very large sticks placed outside our tents at the ready but sadly we didn’t need them.

We pressed on south the next day through the stunningly beautiful forested landscape with thick trees and mountains in all directions. The roads were a complete mix of new Tarmac and potted dirt tracks with no warning

between the two. We came across a large dam at lake Tau Bistra and pulled up for an ice cream. We pressed on again and drove along the shore of Lake Oasa Mika, finding a magical place to pitch up away from the road.

There was not a ripple on the lake, it was quiet and surrounded by pine forests and it was a beautiful evening with a lovely sun slowly sinking down.

The water was clear and we were in for a wash and swim in a flash, getting some much needed washing done. We studied Phin’s detailed Romanian map for a suitable route and enjoyed a beer or two at an old wooden table by the shore to celebrate the tour so far.

Thoughts of the day job well and truly disintegrated. All around here was bear territory. We scanned the forest high and low but alas, no sightings.

However, we were soon off riding a long off-road dirt section we had seen on our map – about 20 miles of it. My good old 800GS finally came into its element and it was immense fun to ❱

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14 Workshop How to maintain your bike

Back to basics Working on your bike saves money and boosts confidence.This month: how to replace and troubleshoot bulbs.

Words & Photography: Mel Falconer

Bulbs are pretty essential on a bike: they’re needed for the lights and indicators. Replacing blown bulbs keeps your bike road legal as well as improving visibility and safety.

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Headlight efficiency is more to do with its shape rather than the bulb.

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● Top tip: Halogen bulbs: do not touch glass with hands. If you do, wipe them with a lint-free cloth and brake cleaner, and allow to dry before refitting, otherwise you will stain and damage the glass.

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4: For traditional round headlights, the glass lens needs to be removed in order to change the bulb. Normally there’s a couple of screws (one either side) of the cover.

2: Changing the headlight bulb: locate bulb housing (on some bikes, can be well hidden by manufacturers).You can usually identify it by the rubber flange.

Remove connector and rubber boot, then release bulb by unclipping the wire retaining clip.

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1: Most bikes have more than one bulb or a bulb that does two different functions (e.g. high and low beam).

Single filament bulbs (that do one job) are designated H3/H7, while dual filament (dipped/main beam), is designated H4.

The bulbs can be located in different places on different bikes

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1: Usually bulbs, but modern bikes have LEDS. LEDS cannot be replaced individually, a complete tail unit is required. Some stock tail-light bulbs need to be replaced by removing the pillion seat/hump, or removing lens cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING LIGHT FAILURES...

Q: My indicators flash too quickly A: Do indicators flash too quickly both sides? If yes, have the indicators been replaced with LEDS instead of bulbs?

The resistance of LEDs isn’t sufficient enough to allow indicator relay to work properly. If only flashing too quickly on one side, check bulbs as you probably have a blown one.

Q: My headlight doesn’t light up A: Sounds obvious but is the headlight switched on? (check switch). If more than one bulb, are they all not working?

If only one bulb is out, check for blown bulb. If all are out, check fuse. If no switch, is engine running? If there’s still no light, check fuse. If the fuse is fine, check the relay (fuse box and relay position will vary from bike to bike – check your manual).

Q: My tail-light doesn’t come on A: Check bulb. Are sidelights on? If yes, check check bulb, if no, check fuse.

Q: My brake lights don’t work A: Do they operate with either front or rear pedal/lever? If no, check bulb. If yes, check switch.

Fuse has small metal strip from one side to the other. If this is missing or burnt, replace with correct resistance fuse.

2: A stock taillight comprises a dual filament bulb – tail-light can work without brake light and vice versa. The bulbs are normally bayonet fitting – if struggling to fit, then you are fitting it the wrong way as there is only one way they fit.

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Q: My brake lights are stuck on A: Disconnect front brake light switch as it is easier to reach. If brake light goes off, replace front switch. If still on, inspect rear switch (possible overadjustment).

Try adjusting rear switch down – if this doesn’t work, the switch is probably

The OMC is London’s first and only motorcycle self-service and repair centre. Its clean and professional workshop is great for riders who want to safely work on their bikes.

There are monthly basic maintenance evenings (£35) aimed at people who want to learn the basics in a no-pressure, friendly environment.

It doesn’t matter what type of bike you ride, or your level of mechanical know-how.

Normal opening times are TuesdayFriday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-7pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Workshop time and courses can be booked over the phone on 0207 720 3621 or online at www.ovalmotorcyclecentre.co.uk

NB: MCM or OMC will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, failure or inconvenience caused to you or your bike as a result of this advice. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified mechanic.

16 First ride 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa

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The bike once named the world’s fastest motorcycle is still a force to be reckoned with Words: Roland Brown Photography: Jason Critchell It’s a curiously familiar feeling to be careering down the Bruntingthorpe straight with my head wedged behind the screen of a Hayabusa whose speedometer is indicating just over 185mph. Although I’m vaguely aware of wind tugging my shoulders and the scenery rushing past, the former airfield’s runway is so wide that even travelling at getting on for three times the national speed limit doesn’t feel particularly fast or exciting.

What it does feel is eerily reminiscent of doing exactly the same thing way back in 1999, on the launch of the original Hayabusa, whose top speed of about 190mph

made it unquestionably the world’s fastest motorcycle.

What’s new?

Much has changed since then, in the motorcycle world as much as anywhere else, but the Hayabusa has been a constant presence. Its uniquely beaked shape, as familiar now as it seemed weird back then, was barely altered when Suzuki treated the model to its one significant update. That was the 2008 revamp that saw capacity increase from 1299 to 1340cc, peak power rise from 173 to 194bhp, and the chassis beefed up with new swingarm, suspension and brakes.

Now the Hayabusa has been tweaked again. The big change for 2013 is the ’Busa gets upgraded brakes: a new pair of Brembo monobloc front calipers, plumbed with the model’s first ABS system. According to Suzuki, anti-lock stoppers were the one thing that existing Hayabusa owners felt they were missing out on.

You can’t really discuss the Hayabusa without mentioning those looks.

Whether you love the curvaceous Suzuki or hate it – and like many I’ve come to like it a lot more over the years – it’s surely one of the most striking and distinctive bikes ever built. This model also comes in a new

1 The world’s fastest motorcycle is the Ack Attack streamliner, powered by two Hayabusa engines with a Garret turbocharger. Rocky Robinson rode it to the two-wheeled Land Speed Record of 376.363mph at Bonneville, USA, in September 2010.

2 After a relatively slow start the original Hayabusa became so popular in the US that Suzuki sold more than 10,000 units in 2006 alone.

3 The original Hayabusa’s project leader, Koji Yoshiura, reportedly denied that the bike was designed specifically to be the world’s fastest streetbike. His said his aim was to “create a somewhat grotesque design and strong initial impact”.

4 Mike Grainger was dubbed ‘world’s fastest grandad’ last year after setting a European record of 229mph on his street legal, turbocharged Hayabusa at Elvington in Yorkshire. The 61-year-old boss of GT Motorcycles in Plymouth recorded a one-way best of 249.1mph.

5 Suzuki used the Hayabusa’s 1340cc engine to power the naked B-King, released in 2007. Intake and exhaust changes cost 10bhp but it still made a claimed 181bhp at 9500rpm.

6 For 2001 the Hayabusa’s rear subframe was changed from aluminium

yellow paint option, known as Limited Edition in the States, but you’ll have to hurry if you want one of those because most of the relatively small numbers being imported are already sold, despite costing £100 extra.

Other than that, it’s the same old Hayabusa, which will doubtless please hard-core owners, even if there’s no denying that Suzuki’s one time boss of the street status has been put firmly in

to steel construction, following cracks in the original due to being overloaded by pillion passengers.

7 Peterborough firm Radical uses modified ’Busa engines to power its range of sports and racing cars, which include four-cylinder models plus a 430bhp V8, the SR8 RX, which broke the production car lap record at the Nürburgring in 2009.

8 The original 1999-model Hayabusa remains officially the fastest ever Japanese production motorcycle due to the manufacturer’s self-imposed 300kph/186mph limit, introduced in 2000.

9 A Hayabusa became the first Pro Street drag bike to break the sevensecond barrier when Ryan Schnitz was timed at 6.90sec/203.06mph on his nitrous boosted HTP Hayabusa in Maryland, USA in 2011. Pro Street bikes are self-starting streetbikes with working lights, road legal tyres, limited wheelbase and no wheelie bar.

10 Humberside police triggered protests by local riders in 2010 after unveiling their unmarked Hayabusa patrol bike, fitted with video and speed measuring equipment. “We’re sensitive to allegations that we’re no better than the people that we’re trying to stop,” claimed Pc Glen Dennis, unconvincingly.

its place by old rival Kawasaki’s ZZR1400, which is more sophisticated as well as even more powerful.

What’s it like to ride?

Still, the ’Busa has a certain charm when you climb aboard, even if its instrument console looks undeniably old school, with its analogue speedo whose dial crams in too many numbers to be easily read at a glance.

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New Brembo monoblocs with ABS Out on the Leicestershire lanes near Bruntingthorpe the Hayabusa felt very much the stunningly powerful but impressively composed all-rounder.

For all its speed, a big part of its appeal has always been that it’s as happy on back roads as when cranking out miles at high speed on a motorway.

Throttle response is one reason for that. There’s torque almost from idle, a typically Suzuki-slick gearchange, and a crisp reaction to every movement of the right wrist. Okay, there’s still no traction control, which at times might be handy with so much power available. Suzuki’s rather basic S-DMS drive mode selector is of little use, merely making the motor seem flat in its restrictive modes, rather than giving any useful boost at lower engine speeds.

But the lack of electronic aids is not too critical when the throttle response is as sweet as this. And of course the ’Busa works as well as it ever did when its throttle cable is stretched tight and

that 16-valve motor is revving to or even past its 11,000rpm redline. Get a good launch, and by the time you flick into fourth, roughly 10 seconds later, you’ll have covered a quarter of a mile and will be travelling at over 140mph, with two gears and another 50mphodd still to come…

Wind protection? Like much about the Hayabusa it’s good but not outstanding. The screen, which was made taller with the revision five years ago, took some breeze off my chest but not head, and can’t be adjusted. And the ’Busa did a reasonable job of keeping hands and legs out of the breeze. The generous amount of legroom added to the feeling of comfort, as did the thin but quite broad seat.

There’s no reason why handling should have changed at all from the previous model, which is fine because the Hayabusa was always solid at speed and went round corners pretty well. Its multi-adjustable Kayaba suspension felt taut despite giving good ride quality. And the bike was reasonably agile even though, with a wheelbase of 1480mm and a kerb weight of over 260kg, it’s 75mm longer and roughly 60kg heavier than Suzuki’s own GSX-R1000.

Then of course there’s braking ability, the one aspect of its performance to be changed. Most of the time I found the system excellent, with the fourpiston Brembo monobloc calipers, which replace the previous Tokicos, giving very sharp bite yet being very controllable. The ABS worked well, too, cutting in earlier than the best systems (such as those of BMW’s

S1000RR and Ducati’s Panigale) but allowing hard, risk-free stopping on the road and on Bruntingthorpe’s slightly gritty runway.

Then I did another launch from one end of the runway, ran the Hayabusa through the gears to its electronically limited 186mph top speed, rolled off to about 100mph at the end of the straight, and squeezed the front brake lever – only to hear the front Bridgestone chirp and feel the bars snap sideways. Fortunately I released the lever quickly enough to avoid crashing.

According to Suzuki the bike was not faulty. Its ABS had deactivated when the bike had wheelied slightly as I’d pulled away, not because the system had failed but because it works by

sensing the difference between front and rear wheel speeds, so deactivates if the bike wheelies, and doesn’t reset when the front wheel lands. Suzuki’s official line is that I should have been alerted when a small yellow warning light in the speedo came on moments after the front wheel lifted.

Hmm. You can decide for yourself whether it’s acceptable for ABS to disengage when a bike wheelies, intentionally or otherwise. I’d say not; that it’s a serious design flaw that Suzuki needs to sort out. The Hayabusa’s one new feature could literally have proved its downfall – and still might, for other riders – although most of the time the bike’s improved stopping ability adds a level of refinement and safety.

However, the ’Busa still has plenty going for it. The iconic bird of prey is no longer the fastest, most aggressive predator in the skies. But its beak is still sharp, it hides its age well, and despite a slight increase it’s competitively priced at £11,299. Five years after its only major update, the Hayabusa still combines outrageous performance and usability with a badboy attitude to match anything on two wheels.

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Price: £11,299 (yellow £11,399) Engine: 1340cc, liquid-cooled fuel injected six-speed four with four valves per cylinder Bore x stroke: 81 x 65mm Max power (claimed):194bhp @ 9500rpm Max torque (claimed): 114lb-ft @ 7200rpm Chassis: Aluminium twin spar Clutch: Wet multiplate Suspension: Front 43mm KYB usd telescopic, adjustment for preload, compression and rebound damping. Rear KYB single shock, adjustment for preload, compression and rebound damping Brakes: Front 2 x 310mm discs with Brembo 4-piston Monobloc calipers and ABS. Rear 1 x 260mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS Wheels/tyres: Front 120/70 x 17in Bridgestone BT015 on 3.50 cast aluminium rim. Rear 190/50 x 17in Bridgestone BT015 on 6.00 cast aluminium rim Wheelbase: 1480mm Weight (claimed): 265kg wet Seat height: 805mm Colours: White/grey, black/grey, yellow www.suzuki-gb.co.uk

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18 ROUGH GUIDE How to control your bike’s fuelling

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Words: Ben Wilkins

Your bike’s standard fuel injection mapping is a compromise between performance, economy and emissions.With a fuel injection controller it can be set just right for you Motorcyclists have long held a fascination for making their bikes go faster. Since the dawn of motorcycling we’ve tweaked, tinkered and fettled our bikes – almost entirely with the intention of making them quicker. Many of us, similar to our forefathers, have tinkered with jets, needles and sometimes different carburettors to make our bikes more powerful and, ultimately, quicker.

While in the early days making a 2.5hp Fartworth Blapper a smidge quicker was considered essential – if only to raise maximum speed from 5 to 15mph and ensure the flag waver had to stay sprightly on his toes – today, our machines have evolved to the point where they offer more speed and power than most of us could ever dream of using to its full potential.

However, while some riders will always strive to

improve the power of their machines, many simply want to improve the throttle response or, perhaps more importantly in these days of austerity and rising fuel prices, to improve its fuel economy.

Since the 1990s, bikes have been increasingly fitted with fuel injection systems controlled by computers, due to ever-tightening EU antipollution directives, to the point where today almost all mass produced bikes have computer controlled fuel injection.

So there are no more jets or needles to play with.

But that doesn’t mean things can’t be changed for the better. There are many ‘black boxes’ on the market which promise the ability to give better fuel economy and/or performance on the market, so here’s MCM’s Rough Guide to guide you towards the best choice for you.

While our love affair with the humble – but admittedly rather complex and fiddly when it comes right down to it – carburettor can continue in the form of classic and post-classic bikes, the rise of computerisation on modern machinery allows for far finer control over a bike’s fuelling.

It’s this fine control over how much and when an engine gets its fuel that is the driving force behind why manufacturers had to ditch the carb and make the move to computer control and fuel injection.

There are two basic types of fuel injection on a bike: open loop and closed loop. A closed loop fuel system can look at what’s going into the cylinder and what unburnt fuel is leaving the cylinder and adjust accordingly (although it’s normally doing this with pollution criteria in mind). The open loop can’t monitor what is happening beyond the injector. Early systems were open loop but with the use of the catalytic convertor to further reduce emissions, the closed loop system became necessary.

Put simply though, a bike can’t pass the necessary EU tests to be homologated for use without fuel injection or a catalytic convertor.

Carbs and catalytic converters just don’t go together. The reasons are complex but generally speaking to pass these tests, which include everything from drive-by noise pollution to air pollution, a bike needs to have a catalytic converter and the precious metals they contain become contaminated with high levels of unburnt fuel. It’s the precise control that a fuel injection system offers which allows the use of the catalytic converter.

Now, you might have noticed a lull or dip in your bike’s power/pickup in the 5000-6000rpm range. This is typically the result of the antipollution tests mentioned above. The manufacturer manipulates the ignition and fuelling in this rev range to pass the required tests. So as you can see, a bike’s fuelling from the factory can be compromise between meeting regulations and performance.

But don’t be too glum because it’s certainly not all bad for us motorcyclists. While the EU has had its way with pollution control, the very same fuel injection systems can also be altered to improve the fuelling characteristics or performance of your bike – just like tinkering with a carb in the good old days.

ElEctric drEams To adjust the fuelling, whether for economy or performance, on a carburettor meant removing the float bowl and replacing the jets, changing the slide for one with a different cutaway profile or swapping the needle, or possibly all three. That can take quite a while on one carb but on a multi-cylinder bike it’s a time consuming – not to mention skilled – task. With the advent of fuel injection, plugging in a computer can do all this. No more hands soaked in petrol and dropped jets contaminated with workshop floor dirt, just the tweaking of a few numbers with a key or the stroke of a mouse.

Sounds too good to be true? Not at all. The capability to change the fuelling of a bike with a fuel controller is within the reach of anybody who can turn on a laptop.

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THINgS TO CONSIdER What modifications does your bike have?

If your bike is completely standard then the generic model-specific map on most of these fuelling devices will most likely prove sufficient to notice an improvement.

However, if your bike is modified with an exhaust, air filter or more then the generic map won’t be correct to get the fuelling right.

There are many products available to do just this and the majority of these systems work by intercepting the signal from a bike’s ECU, which tells the injector in each throttle body how much fuel to squirt by telling it how long to squirt for, and adjusting it to increase or decrease the amount squirted.

This is done by placing an electronic ‘black box’ or module in the wiring loom between the bike’s own ECU (electronic control unit) and the fuel injectors installed in the throttle bodies. This type of signal interception is typified by Dynojet’s Power Commander modules. In fact, the generic name for any box that modifies a bike’s fuelling is typically referred to as a ‘power commander’, although it’s a Dynojet trademark (just like a Hoover is the name many of us call vacuum cleaners despite it being a brand in its own right).

With Dynojet’s rich history in performance carburettor internals it isn’t surprising it’s the market leader in digital ‘carburettors’, for want of a better term.

What do you want to achieve?

Are you after outright performance, just to improve a throttle glitch at a certain revs, or improve the fuel economy for your daily commute? Products like the Power Commander PCV can have a bar mounted switch to give you instant access to a dry/wet weather fuelling map or full power and economy maps for normal riding and commuting/travelling. If you intend to do more than just load a model-specific map and want a custom map making for your bike, see which products your local dyno-centre recommends, otherwise you might end up with a long ride to get the work done rather than just down the road.

Some of these fuel controllers, such as the DimSport Rapid Bike Racing, can be purchased

with a quickshifter and traction control capability. The price goes up accordingly.

A quickshifter or traction control are things you might consider if you intend to do track days or race.

Mounting/ connectivity

Some units are smaller than others.

Depending on the type of bike you have you may find some products easier to mount than others. If you have the unit fitted by a workshop/dyno centre then they can advise on which product can be mounted most suitably to your particular machine.

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The hunt for power can be taken care of by these boxes, either by improving the fuelling for the bike in its current configuration or to get the fuelling right for any modifications such as a different exhaust or freer flowing air filter (it’s increasingly important the more modifications are made to a bike).

For example, with a Dynojet Power Commander you can load a map (the instructions for the unit to add more fuel or less fuel at each rev), for your particular model of bike onto the unit (Dynojet supplies a map with the unit) which will be close to what your bike will need and you’ll most likely notice an improvement in throttle response an possibly in fuel economy too. There’s also the option to have the fuelling mapped for your specific machine (not all bikes are identical even if they’re the same model), on a rolling road. This ensures the fuelling is exact for your individual machine.

Budget

Bazzaz Z-Fi £280

Mid-price

Dynojet (also has list of all Dynojet tuning centres) www.dynojet.co.uk

Premium

Bazzaz www.bikehps.co.uk www.jhsracing.co.uk

Power Commander PCV £299 Dimsport Rapid Bike Racing £642

Harley-Davidson specific

Vance & Hines Fuelpak £250

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20 TOURING / ADVENTURE Riding through Romania

In search of

bears Words & Photography: Chris Mills

Bikes and bears don’t normally go together, but that’s just what MCM reader Chris Mills and his friend Phin set off to ride Romania’s stunning trails for...

www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk OUR 17 day wild camping Eastern European trip had a particular focus – to see some wild brown bears in Romania.

I had bought a large-scale map of Europe and stuck on to it 17 stickers to roughly mark our proposed night stops on our horseshoe circuit of Europe. We would head due east across Germany, into Poland and then cut down through the Tatra Mountains into Slovakia, across Hungary and into Romania.

We caught the midday ferry from Dover to Dunkirk and I met Phin down at the ferry terminal covered in blood with his ear half hanging off. What on earth had just happened?

“I was fiddling under the bike before setting off when it fell over and the bash plate caught my ear,” he explained. For the first few days of the trip he shrugged off his weeping ear issue but it proved hard to get his helmet on and off. He ended up using a corner of cardboard to slide it on!

We soon knocked back the arduous hours on the motorway through France and Germany, stopping every hour or so for a leg stretch and coffee at a service station. We passed the sign for Colditz town and had our sights well set on the border crossing into Poland near Gorlitz.

During the early evening we pulled off the motorway into a small town and stopped off at a busy McDonald’s. There was a European Cup football match that night, Germany versus Holland, and there was excitement in the town.

We came out after only a short grub stop and jumped back on the bikes to the motorway. However, within 10 miles I started getting an uncontrollable wiggle on the handlebars and thought I must have got a front wheel puncture. I indicated to Phin and we pulled up onto the hard shoulder of the very busy and incredibly hot motorway. Bad news indeed – a flat back tyre and clearly two

Deliberate damage means new tyre puncture knife stabs to my brand new Continental TKC tyre. We had probably been targeted at the McDonald’s by football thugs, possibly thinking we were from Holland as we had no markings on our bikes.

Within minutes I had the bike propped up, the back wheel and tyre off and the inner tube repaired but, horror of horrors, when I inflated the tube it started poking out of the two large stab wounds. We left the tyre for a few minutes and miraculously it stayed up. We checked the map and saw the fairly large town of Halle was not far away so set off at a snail’s pace. We came into the town, pulled up into a local store to buy some German beers for the night and set about locating the municipal campsite.

The TomTom led us down a small gravel track alongside a very picturesque river. We were clearly in East Germany, with a number of derelict buildings dotted around all covered in brightly painted graffiti. We came round the bend in the track on the outskirts of the town and were met by a large high security gate outside the campsite with German writing on a sign. Welcome to Colditz!

We located a tyre fitting place in the morning and a very helpful German owner made numerous calls for us. He told us that there were none to be found in the town, but there was a large BMW dealer in the nearby city of Leipzig, about 25 miles away, so we set off slowly again.

Within five miles I got the wobble again

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk and it was flat as a pancake. This time I was straight on the line to recovery.

Within half an hour my beloved bike was being craned onto the back of the truck.

Phin positioned his Honda in front of the truck and took great delight in a camera shot of the ‘knackered BMW’ with his trusty Africa Twin steed in the front.

Back on the bikes next day and we reached Gorlitz near the Polish border.

This felt like a real milestone in the journey, finally we were into Eastern Europe proper.

We rode on through Poland and then into Slovakia, just skimming through the corner of the Czech Republic. Passing through the scenic countryside and quaint towns, you would suddenly stumble across huge heavy industrial factories right in the middle of everything with vast chimneys reaching up.

We then headed south into the Tatra Mountains. I had read up about the beauty of them and was not disappointed. We rode along with the mountains to our right, running parallel to the range.

Crossing into Hungary to Ozd we again headed south into the Bukki National Park. The following day we set off with great excitement: we were going to reach Romania and hunt out the bears. We crossed through the very formal border and stopped by the Romanian sign for a picture, by now our ninth country. I kept a diary of our daily mileage throughout the trip and we had racked up 1292 so far.

We rode on, enjoying the winding country tracks with mountains in the distance and followed a beautiful stream. We passed a herd of wild horses and pulled up by the river. We found a very rough, rocky and steep track that looked like a good wild camp prospect.

This track would test out our riding skills.

We headed on up and after a good few

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Fixing bikes out in the open

miles we came out at the top with a fantastic meadowy area to camp on that overlooked for miles all around. To get to our chosen spot we had to traverse the very steep hill along the grass like skiers – if we had fallen downhill that would have been the bikes gone.

The clearing joined the edge of the thick forest and we immediately had the same thought. Prime bear territory!

Before we started the trip we had shared many a laugh about how we would cope camping out wild with the bears. I had planned to spread jam on Phin’s tent to keep them off me. We had discussed roping off the tents and hanging cans from them as an alarm warning. Now,

here we were – it was all very surreal. In the end we settled with very large sticks placed outside our tents at the ready but sadly we didn’t need them.

We pressed on south the next day through the stunningly beautiful forested landscape with thick trees and mountains in all directions. The roads were a complete mix of new Tarmac and potted dirt tracks with no warning between the two. We came across a large dam at lake Tau Bistra and pulled up for an ice cream.

We pressed on again and drove along the shore of Lake Oasa Mika, finding a magical place to pitch up away from the road. There was not a ripple on the lake, it was quiet and surrounded by pine

forests and it was a beautiful evening with a lovely sun slowly sinking down. The water was clear and we were in for a wash and swim in a flash, getting some much needed washing done. We studied Phin’s detailed Romanian map for a suitable route and enjoyed a beer or two at an old wooden table by the shore to celebrate the tour so far. Thoughts of the day job well and truly disintegrated. All around here was bear territory. We scanned the forest high and low but alas, no sightings.

However, we were soon off riding a long off-road dirt section we had seen on our map – about 20 miles of it. My good old 800GS finally came into its element and it was immense fun to ❱

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Dinner is served with a stunning view

throw around, albeit loaded up with gear. This was what we had come for; it was magic. At one rest stop in the wooded track we saw some bearprints in the mud – sadly, the closest we would come to them on this trip.

On we rode towards the Serbian border following the very wide Danube River with hardly a car in sight. At one point we passed a huge face of the Romanian hero Chief Decebalus carved into a rock. Some of the road was newly laid and there were sections of completely loose dirt pitted with huge potholes. At one point I rode on ahead and left Phin to follow. When I reached the end of the river I pulled up to wait. I waited for almost 40 minutes before Phin came in at a tortoise speed.

He had hit a pothole and very badly buckled his front wheel. We found a branch and propped the bike up. It was knackered and he could hardly ride the it at all. This was serious and we were a long way from anywhere. We spun the wheel, marking the bulging side with a muddy stick and set about tightening his spokes with a spanner to try and straighten it. We managed fairly well and

pressed on – the faster Phin rode the easier it was to ride. We crossed into Serbia and rode into Belgrade to try and get the wheel properly straightened. We had no proper map, and no sat nav reception. It wasn’t long before we were lost. Then a local guy riding a newlooking Kawasaki KLR 650 pulled up alongside us and asked where we were going. We explained we were looking for a campsite and he led us at breakneck speed through the city to a quiet site overlooking the Danube – perfect.

We rode in search of a bike shop in the morning and stumbled across a small scooter dealership. The guy whipped Phin’s front wheel off in seconds, tied it on to the back of his scooter and shouted: “I’ll be back shortly!”

He returned within the hour with a dead straight wheel. His friend was a specialist bicycle wheel builder! He advised that four or five spokes were rotten, and to ride back with great care.

He would only accept 10 euros for his trouble. A few days later we finally made the Med – we had covered 3300 miles and bar one new tyre, the trip had cost us £650 – not bad at all!

Riding without a care in the world, enjoying the simple pleasures of life on the open road. Where do we sign up?

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They will need to be of a decent resolution and quality that we can print.

Over the next few issues, we’ll choose a story each month to feature, and the best one will win a set of either Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8s, Tourance Next or Karoo 3 tyres, depending on the winner’s preference.

Roadtec Z8s have been certified by the Motorrad Test Centre as the best sports touring tyre in the wet, while the Tourance Next is the high-tech tyre for adventure bikes (standard fitment on the new R 1200 GS.) The Karoo 3 is a knobbly dual-purpose adventure tyre suitable for off-road use and long distances on Tarmac.

Please send in your stories to mcmeditor@mortons.co.uk For more info on Metzeler’s award winning range of tyres, go to www.metzeler.co.uk Good luck!

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24 really useful section Dealer focus

Words: Iggy Grainger

Stephen Billau & Sons

From time to time a car dealership has dipped a toe in the bikers’ pool by putting the odd two-wheeler in the showroom window, but riders are often suspicious of the motives. Sometimes though, two and four wheels can sit comfortably side by side…

Stephen Billau & Sons is based in Darlington, County Durham and was established by Stephen as a car dealership back in 1982, with his sons Ian and Andrew working alongside him. The business thrived and moved to the current location 13 years ago; previously the building had been used as a Volvo main dealership.

Ian Billau told MCM: “We were the first car dealership in the area to sell

oddball stuff: 20k and 30k cars, seventy-grand Rollers, different things to the norm. Over the years people have caught on to that and more have started doing it, plus the way new cars are sold has changed. Seven-year warranties mean people don’t change cars as often as they did and they want cheaper, more economical ones now, so the more expensive side has dropped off.

“We’ve always liked bikes and we started riding as kids, so we thought we’d have a go at selling them. We tried the cheap Chinese scooters to start with, but had nothing but trouble, so gave that up, and got a handful of cruisers in.”

Good selection of bikes: there’s around 60 in the showroom at any one time

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So were bikes a success?

“They went no problem, blokes in their forties and older want to get off sports bikes and get something a bit comfier.

It’s the same with the tourers – they sell very well, as do the adventure bikes.

“It took a while for bikers to learn to trust us and recognise us as a bike dealer. They started popping in when we had a few bikes in and word started to spread. Even though all this has only happened within the last two years, we’re well established now and we’re doing very well. We’ve usually got around 60 bikes on display so we’re starting to be taken seriously.”

What sells well in the North East?

“Cruisers go very well, as do Triumph Americas. They’ve got that English heritage and style that middle-aged riders can relate to; they like to ride in Kevlar jeans, leather jacket and openface helmet. Other bikes like the BMW RTs and sports tourers sell very well too. I don’t think anybody else in the North East has as good a selection as us on those type of bikes.”

Unlike many shops, Stephen Billau & Sons isn’t tied to any particular manufacturer. Ian told us: “We’re not franchised and don’t want to be. We’ve earned our own money and don’t want to be dictated to by anybody, we want to do what we want to do.” The shop is still a family affair, in fact it recently moved into its third generation. Stephen still holds the reins, Ian and Andrew run the bike side of things and Ian’s 17-year-old daughter, Nicole, has recently joined the company to run the new bike clothing and accessories shop. Even the family cat gets involved and can be seen wandering around the showroom – you’ll not find that in a solus dealer.

Motorcycles rather than cars take centre stage outside Stephen Billau & Sons Nicole has proved popular with male and female customers. The ladies especially like to be able to come in and chat to a girl about the clothing and try it on, as it’s not as intimidating as it can be to go into a male-only bike shop.

Clothing was one area the business had tried to steer clear of to begin with but when the local Hein Gericke shop and White Brothers closed they started to get asked for it more often, so decided to dip a toe in the water this year. They now stock Spada, Caberg, Weise, Buffalo, Ixon, Oxford Products and WD-40, among others; it’s a growing area of the business.

Cars are still a large part of the business too (they’re round the back), but bikes have taken over the recently refurbished double glass fronted building and are the most prominent thing you see on arrival.

seem to be hearing about us through word of mouth and they seem to like what we do. We’re hoping to start doing rideouts and events soon. The name Stephen Billau & Sons has been above the door since 1982 so we’re here to stay.”

Extensive clothing range

What does the future hold?

“We wanted to get well known locally and accepted as bike dealers, people

■ Contact: Stephen Billau & Sons, 3 Chestnut Street, Darlington DL1 1QL: Tel: 01325 281331 www.sbillau.co.uk

Ian and his daughter Nicole

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26 RIDERS AND THE LAW Legal matters made simple 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.

Q&A Motorcycle courier caught in the act

Q: I am a motorbike courier in London and was in a

rush to pick up a package. The traffic was really heavy so I hopped up on the curb, rode about 100 feet past all the traffic and turned left on to the main road. I then got pulled by the police.

The policeman went bonkers. He said my riding was disgusting and asked if I would have failed my test if I had ridden like that. I pleaded with him. He was having none of it and I now have a court summons for driving without due care and attention.

I accept I rode on the curb but no one was there, apart from an old woman walking a dog and she got out of the way, so no harm done. As for the shops that line the path, I think they were shut, as it was early morning, so this isn’t a problem either. Also, the policeman was rude and said my driving was horrendous and I want the court to know that. I think he violated my human rights. Can I defend this?

Also, I have nine penalty points on my licence. Anon

A: My advice is you have made a stupid mistake and

should plead guilty. I would go as far as to say you have been an idiot. You rode on the path and that is illegal. In fact, with pedestrians on it (or the possibility of pedestrians being on it) means your actions were downright dangerous and you could have been cited for dangerous driving which carries with it at least a compulsory 12-month disqualification from driving.

In my opinion you have got away lightly with a summons for driving without due care and attention. You should plead guilty and put forward mitigation to try and obtain the most lenient sentence possible. With nine points on your licence the court’s starting point will be to disqualify you

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Specialist motoring solicitor and rider Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast deals with a few interesting riding dilemmas... from driving for at least six months under the totting up rules – i.e. where you have 12 or more points on your licence.

To avoid disqualification you will need to persuade the court it would cause an ‘exceptional hardship’ to disqualify you from riding if this is true. An example may be that you would lose your job if you cannot ride and if you have no money coming in you could lose your house etc. Just being inconvenienced by a disqualification will not cut it. As for the policeman being ‘rude’ I very much doubt he ‘violated’ your human rights, so my advice is either raise a formal complaint with the police or ‘man up’ and move on.

Can’t see the wood for the trees

Q: I was riding home on my R6 one night a couple of

weeks ago. I went around a left-hand bend on a country lane when the front end of my bike just let go and I fell off. I slid across the road and ended up in a bush. Thankfully, the oncoming car did not hit me. The chap in the car stopped to help me and found I had hit a big wooden scaffolding plank that was in the middle of the road.

While I am chuffed to still be alive (I narrowly avoided a tree), I broke my wrist, trashed my bike, have been off work for six weeks and lost money. I am a mechanic and need to use my hands, so a broken wrist has not helped. The accident was in the middle of nowhere, there were no houses nearby with scaffolding and no one saw who left this plank of wood there. Can I claim or is it just bad luck? Anon A: Firstly you need to know about the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB). Every time we all pay motor insurance some of that money goes into a big pot used to pay out to insured motorists who have had an accident with an uninsured or an untraced driver.

As you don’t know who owned the scaffolding

plank you could look to bring a claim under the MIB Untraced Drivers’ Scheme.

For a claim to be successful you need to prove ‘on the balance of probabilities’ the scaffolding plank came from a vehicle that would have needed insurance. If you haven’t reported the accident to the police, do so immediately. Also, evidence is going to be the key so hopefully you have the car driver’s details so he can give a statement to the MIB. You do need to bear in mind the MIB Untraced Drivers’ Scheme will not usually compensate you for your damaged bike and kit. However it will compensate you for your injuries and other losses that flow from those, i.e. loss of earnings, medical costs etc. While not ideal, it is better than getting nothing.

For more info, go to:

www.whitedalton.co.uk

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28 second-hand bike buying guide Kawasaki ER-6F

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Practical, economical, reliable but still a whole lotta of fun? That’ll be Kawasaki’s ER-6f Words: Ben Wilkins They used to be men’s machines, 650cc parallel twins. Think Triumph, Norton and the infamous Triton. If the road was long enough, 100mph was within reach. Yet with the advent of the inline fourcylinder, the venerable parallel twin was relegated to the role of commuter machine or for those who’d just passed their test. However, Kawasaki breathed life back into the format in 2006 with its ER-6f. Yes, it’s built for commuting, or perhaps light touring, but the designers included something rather special – the grin factor. There’s a reason it’s one of Kawasaki’s best selling bikes...

Engine: The 649cc 180º crank parallel twin puts out its power (a real world measured 66bhp at 8500rpm), in a deceptively progressive manner at low to medium revs.

There’s an abundance of torque in the lower half of the rev range, which makes everyday riding, nipping in and out of traffic and accelerating away from the lights easy. However, emissions regulations have had their way with the motor and there’s a lull in the power at 5000rpm, which makes the engine feel a bit flat just where you think it’ll be strong. If you’re at these revs and want to overtake, the best option is to change down a gear.

However, let the engine rev through this flat spot and once the needle hits the 6000rpm mark, the motor produces its trump card. It’s at these revs where the bike’s character changes and it becomes a whole heap of fun. For a 650 parallel twin, this really sings when revved and goes from being a mild-mannered commuter to back-road stormer when it’s kept revving.

Even with hard riding the ER-6 will return 35mpg and far more with moderate riding.

Handling: Budget machines don’t normally provide much in the way of suspension adjustment and the ER does nothing to change that. There’s no adjustment at the front and the offset rear damper unit only offers preload adjustment. Thankfully there’s a reasonable amount of damping and the setup isn’t too squidgy.

The forks would benefit from a little more compression damping for spirited dry weather riding but under most conditions they do a pretty good job.

The 160-section rear tyre helps to give the bike a light feel and it’s relatively quick steering, meaning there’s little effort needed to throw it around. It feels a whole lot lighter than the 209kg quoted kerb weight. To put it into context, a Honda Fireblade weighs roughly the same but feels heavier.

Ride: The seat is low and the pegs surprisingly high, which gives the feeling of having your legs tucked up underneath you. It’s not what you might expect from what many see as purely a commuter bike. The bars are tall and on the narrow side, which might be an issue for bigger riders but they’re fine for the majority.

It’s not a big issue though – a sports bike is far more cramped. We’ve had the opportunity to ride the ABS models in plenty of foul weather and can say that it works rather well. Combined with the progressive lower rev power delivery, the bike feels very surefooted in wet conditions.

Equipment: Pillions are reasonably well catered for, with vibration dampening footpegs, side grab handles and a comfortable perch, which isn’t far above the position of the rider. The early models up to 2008 feature dial-type rev counter and speedo along with a fuel warning light and twin trip meters. From the 2009 model the digital readout clock/instrument binnacle includes speed, fuel gauge, low fuel warning light, twin trip meters and a bar style rev counter. The dual headlight model is a distinct upgrade on the single headlight of the 2006-2008 models.

Finish: Budget bikes typically don’t have the same level or quality of finish seen on more expensive machines in the range. That said, the ER’s paint is well finished and comes in some rather tasty colours. The welding on the frame can be a bit rough in places and, along with the swingarm, has been known to rust.

Model history: Introduced in 2006, the ER-6f, and its unfaired brother the ER-6n, replaced the ageing but popular ER-5. The bike was updated with bodywork (twin headlight fairing, new clocks, taller tank, etc.), and a new frame for the 2009 model. The 2012 model was again revamped with a complete cosmetic makeover along with new instruments and more power and torque from the motor.

What to check: Clutch slip is a frequent owner gripe but is commonly due to an incorrectly adjusted cable or the use of a non-bike specific oil, although some owners have fitted stronger clutch springs to alleviate the issue.

The sidestand switch can short out due to water ingress and cause the engine to stop as if the sidestand is down.

The frame cracking around the front right engine mount isn’t common but it is known. Kawasaki says it’s due to poor quality or incorrectly installed crash protection, but owners say the frame mount needs spacing/shimming to prevent stress on the mount.

A common problem is fairing ‘buzz’ or vibration, for which Kawasaki has issued a warranty fix to eliminate the problem.

Three overall pros: Good fuel economy, keenly priced second-hand and a great engine.

Three overall cons: No centrestand, non-adjustable suspension and not particularly powerful compared to four-cylinder machines.

Value for money: The best value machines with the lowest mileage are the 2011 bikes. They can be had for £3000 off the price of a new bike but with less than a few thousand miles on the clock, and you’re still getting the 2009-onwards updated model.

Servicing/maintenance: Minor services including oil/filter are every 7500 miles (or every 12 months), and major services with valve clearance checking/adjustment are every 15,000 miles.

Insurance: Lexham Insurance quotes the following on a 2009 Kawasaki ER-6f: 25-year-old in Derby (riding for three years, three years no claims) TPF&T: £357.88 (£500 excess) Fully comprehensive: £653.38 (£200 excess) 42-year-old in London (three points for speeding, riding 15 years, nine years no claims) TPF&T: £175.64 (£350 excess) Comp: £279.27 (£350 excess)

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30 ADVENTURE/OFF-ROAD Dave Thorpe Honda Off-road School

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Want to try riding off-road or improve your skills?

Here’s how to do it

Words: Bruce Wilson

Four-time world motocross champion Dave Thorpe opened his Honda school earlier this year, with the intention of passing on knowledge to those who dream of bettering their off-road skills.

For people like me, I guess, which is probably why I felt so at home from the moment I arrived at his Welsh-based training centre.

I slotted in among a group of 10 other pupils, who’d also signed up for the day’s special ‘taster’ experience. Motocross and enduro riding was to make up our event’s agenda, tutored by eight-time British motocross champion Stephen Sword. Having only just retired from professional racing, Stephen’s new role as the school’s head coach meant he was responsible for analysing and instructing riders on how to improve in technique and performance. Assisting him was fellow pro dirt rider Dickie Dye. Teas and bacon baps demolished, our tutors rounded us up to go through the plan for our scheduled eight hours of riding. The morning was to focus on enduro riding, with the afternoon purely motocross. But before we went

anywhere, we first had to be introduced to our bikes. The centre’s car park was littered with gleaming new Hondas. For the advanced guys, there was the option of arm-wrenching CRF450Xs, while CRF250Ls catered for riders at the other end of the spectrum. I slotted in somewhere in between, taking the reins of a CRF250X. Kitted up, the instructors fired our bikes to let them warm up, before giving us a final prep talk and ensuring we all were comfortable with our machines.

Spaced a few bike lengths apart, we headed out of the centre’s compound and along a shale track. A mile or so on, outrider Dickie veered into some heathland and led us towards the woods we were set to play in. Following through ruts and gullies, the initial experience was slow and technical work, but it was also great fun. By the time we’d reached our destination, most of us were already beaming from ear-to-ear and the day hadn’t even properly started.

The centre’s woodlands stretch some 35km. To get used to its loose gravel and rocks, Dickie first got us riding around its

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www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk larger tracks, gradually increasing the pace and our confidence. When he felt we were ready, narrower tracks were introduced, along with deep puddles and tree routes. There was no pressure to impress, but support was given to ensure we all tackled the obstacles as properly as possible. Being told the correct body positioning made a huge difference to a lot of the guys, while others struggled to figure which gear best suited what. For every question there was an answer and before every individual challenge there was a brief from Stephen and Dickie.

Possibly the most daunting that morning was a steep climb up a loose rock face. Demos from the pros showed us the ascent was doable, while verbal encouragement spurred us onwards, pushing fears aside. Setting off in first, we were told to hook second after the initial climb and lean back to ensure we had weight over the back wheel to prevent it from spinning. It was no oil painting, but sure enough we all made it up the quarter-mile climb, before returning

back down under engine braking and a balance of front and rear brake. With that challenge out of the way, everything else seemed easy. The remaining few hours covered everything from super deep puddles to bogs, nadgery woodland trails to small jumps. It was an awesome experience, made better by the provided lunch and a cup of tea back at camp.

Energy restored, Stephen took control of the afternoon, where I upgraded my 250X for a 250R. A stone’s throw from the centre’s compound is its purpose-built motocross track. A good mile in length, it’s liberally sprinkled with tight berms, fast downhill sections and a generous sprinkling of jumps. The surface is hardpacked and after a few laps led by Stephen, we were encouraged to ride at our own pace while learning the track.

The informative 250R was a treat to use and the perfect tool to learn on. Time spent one-on-one with Stephen helped me to progress no end, learning how best to tackle berms, which gear to select and how to optimise my downhill braking.

Dave Thorpe’s top 10 off-road tips: 1

Always use the correct protective clothing 2 Check your tyre pressures 3 Make sure you have a full tank of fuel 4 Source your route 5 Ride as a pair 6 Carry at least one mobile phone between you 7 Take a bottle of water 8 Take light tools with you just in case 9 Ride within your limits 10 Respect all other trail users

Multiple British MX champion Stephen Sword shows how it’s done Perhaps the best part of the day was saved until the end. On the track’s bottom straight sat two tabletop jumps, each 40ft in length. Jumps are cool, so, understandably, a few of us asked for extra tuition on how we should be hitting

them. We were told to park up off-track, parallel with the mounds, while Dickie and Stephen took it in turn to give flying demos. What a sight. Of course, the reality of our efforts was a tad less entertaining when it came our turn to try

what they’d taught us. But every one of us made solid progress, as we’d done all day. It felt a truly rewarding experience and one I’d highly recommend to others wishing to have a top laugh and learn key off-road skills. ❱

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Stephen Sword What prompted your decision to stop racing?

I’d always planned to throw in the towel at the end of this season, so it was more a case of stopping a little sooner than I thought I would.

I guess I realised I needed to commit fully to either racing or the Honda school. And the school won.

What’s so good about teaching?

There are loads of great elements to teaching. For starters, I’m always on a bike and I get to meet some awesome people too. Every day feels fresh and exciting. Watching

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Why should people go to your centre?

Without wanting to sound arrogant, we’ve got a team of experienced guys here. We know our stuff and we’re keen to share it. Our fleet of Honda bikes is amazing and the track and land we have here is really something special. People never go away disappointed.

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32 ADVENTURE/OFF-ROAD Dave Thorpe Honda Off-road School Tell me more about the school...

How much does it cost?

That depends on your preferred day? There are four different riding experiences. The motocross specific day, on a Honda CRF250X, is better suited to beginners (£150). There is also the option of one-to-one motocross training with Steve Sword, again riding Honda CRF250Xs (£250). Then there’s the taster day, where you’ll get to sample both motocross (CRF250X/R) and trials (Montessa) in the morning, before focusing on enduro (CRF250X) in the afternoon (£199). The final option is a full day of enduro riding (CRF250X) where you’ll make the most of the school’s 35km of woodland, bogs, hills and rocks (£199).

Should I have ridden off-road before?

No. Riders of all abilities are accepted and encouraged to participate. As long as you’ve ridden a motorcycle before, the school will be able to cater the best day

possible for your needs, ensuring you go away having learnt new skills and having had a great time.

Do I need my own bike?

Not at all. the school prides itself in supplying the latest, event-ready Honda’s for each of the disciplines taught.

What about clothing?

The school has a comprehensive selection of off-road clothing and safety equipment including helmets, boots, gloves, shirts, trousers, body armour, goggles and knee guards.

The use of this riding equipment is included in a customer’s package.

How can I get booked on an event?

The best way is to call the booking line on 01884 266443. Alternatively, you can email on info@davethorpe hondaoffroad.com – if you require further information, check out the website (www.davethorpe hondaoffroad.com).

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Honda CRF250L £3999

With its genuine dualpurpose abilities and attractive price tag, it’s no surprise Honda’s CRF250L is a popular entry-level enduro machine

Released to the public early last year, this road-legal machine features a 250cc, single-cylinder motor which makes 23bhp and 16lb-ft of torque. In old money, that translates to a top speed of 70mph and enough torque to make considered overtakes.

On the road, the ride’s a firm one and the Honda’s OE knobblies can make you feel even more uncomfortable. It’s far from ideal but, if you’re not tackling a 200-mile

CRF250L is a confidence inspiring bike to tackle green lanes on commute each day, you should find it more than capable for short hops between green lanes. That’s where this bike comes to life, with its strong off-road bias.

For beginners in particular, the low-

Water baby: Bruce loves playing in puddles. And getting wet feet!

revving, predictably linear output is a treat to work with. It’s far from overwhelming, but playful enough to get the back end sliding on demand. It’s supported by decent suspension each end, that’s only flawed by its inability to tune. On the whole, it offers good feedback and is well suited to the typically mild mannered terrain that you’d find on a trail, but do expect to come down with a bump if you get this bike airborne.

A key strength of the CRF250L is its lightweight feel. At just 144kg, it’s a doddle to hustle around on the dirt. And to pick it back up again, for that matter. Do that a few times and you’ll be even more grateful the bike comes as standard with electric start.

There are other enduro / dual purpose bikes out there, but you’ll struggle to find one as capable and road registered for this price.

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Adventure Bike Festival

Llandovery, Wales, Friday, July 26 to Sunday 28

Based in Llandovery, mid Wales, the Adventure Bike Festival is the inaugural event for off-road and adventure bikes.

With the focus on riding, the weekend features an enduro course for riders with their own trail and enduro bikes, easy non-damaging trails for big adventure bikes, a taster trials arena, a fun sprint/special test event and enduro training sessions with ACU instructors – bikes and kit supplied.

Austin Vince will host a ‘cinema’ on Friday and Saturday evenings, and with his unique and entertaining presentation style, is sure to be inspirational. Craig Bounds will be on hand to talk about his recent Dakar experiences,

Sunday 21 NBC Charity Ride for Barnsley Hospice. Tesco, Barnsley, S70 3NS. Ride to hospice then on to Yonderman Cafe, Derbyshire. Minimum donation £5 per bike. 10.30am-2pm. Steady ride, suitable for all abilities and machines. www.icydesigns.co.uk

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and will also run training sessions on the enduro course.

Llandovery is ideally suited to an event of this type, with the local terrain providing awesome endurance and trail riding, and for road riders, some of the best roads in the UK. The event is based at the Llandovery Rugby Club, with an excellent campsite, bar and ‘arena’. www.adventurebikefestival.co.uk

Monday 22 Bike Night at The Angel, Kneesall, Notts. Every Monday throughout the summer. All two- and threewheelers welcome.

Tuesday 23 Excalibur Bike Night at the George and Dragon, Main Street, Pollington DN14 0DN. All bikers welcome at new regular event to be held every two weeks. Food available, plenty of parking, 6.30pm onwards.

For more info contact Warren 07513 397820.

Thursday 25 Cornish Bike Nights – Royal British Legion Riders Branch Kernow Squadron, Trispen, Truro, Cornwall.

6.30pm to 10.30pm each Thursday evening until mid September. Live music, burger wagons, bar, trade stalls. £1 voluntary entry contribution. www.rblr-kernowsquadron.co.uk Weston Bike Nights in association with the Royal British Legion Riders.

Open to all, every Thursday night until September. Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 4BG. More details on www.rblr.co.uk/westonbikenight.html Hastings Bike Nights. Mass ride-in and seafront festival of everything biking in support of SERV Bloodrunners every Thursday until September. Great food, trade stands and special offers. All welcome. Route 1066 Cafe, A21, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5JH to The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3DW. Starts 5pm, ridein at 7pm. www.hastingsbikenites.com

Iron Horse Ranch House Bike Night.

Every Thursday 6-9pm until September. Free entry, live entertainment. Market Deeping, Peterborough, Lincs. www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk

Sunday 28 South of England SuperBike Show & Bikejumble. South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL. Gates open 10am. Entry is £6 adults; £5 RealClassic members and seniors in receipt of state pension; kids under 16 free. Large indoor motorcycle-only show for later classics with club stands and hundreds of machines on display. Large indoor and outdoor bikejumble with new and used spares, bikes, clothing and accessories for sale. Free parking. www.elk-promotions.co.uk

AUGUST

Thursday 1- Sunday 4

Calstock Bike Show, The Playing Field, The Quay, Calstock, Cornwall.

Plenty of live bands, classic bike show on the Sunday, huge fireworks display, large beer and food tents.

Day tickets: £15. www.calstockbikeshow.co.uk

Friday 2-Saturday 3 West London Harley Riders’ Burning Budgie Rally. Beaconsfield SYCOB, Slough Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SG. £20 for weekend, £10 for Friday night, £10 for Saturday night, £5 Saturday until 6pm. www.wlhr.org

Friday 2-Sunday 4 Suzuki Owners Club 40th Anniversary Celebrations, Brownlow Arms, High Marnham, Newark.

Karaoke, live bands, disco, rideouts.

Contact www.suzukiownersclub.co.uk for bookings/more details.

Saturday 3 Help for Heroes Ride for Heroes charity event, Ostrich Inn, Long Lane, Longford, Derbyshire DE3 6EH. 12pm until late. Live bands, rock ’n’ roll, hog roast, outside bar, climbing wall, bouncy castle, catering all at biker friendly pub. Entry: £5, OAP £2, under 14s free. Contact: 07767 146506, Les and Paula.

Sunday 4 Aintree bike sprint and show.

Held on old GP circuit in front of the start/finish straight and Grand National stands. Classic, vintage and modern bikes. Also autojumble.

Racing starts 1pm. Aintree race course, Liverpool. Spectators £6 adult, £1 under 16s. www.blacklinesprinting.com Sweaty Monkey Run at the Vic Bikers Pub, Coalville, Leics. Run goes to Rainbows en route, around Charnwood Forest then back to the Vic. Run leaves 2pm. Entry: minimum £2.50 donation.

BikeMeet 2013, Museum of Power, Maldon, Essex.

All bikes welcome. Class trophies, trails riding demos, live band, bouncy castle, museum open. £6 adults, kids under 12 free. www.museumofpower.org.uk

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Monday 5 MFN Bike Nights, MFN, Shipley Gate, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3JE. Bikers BBQ every week and Bike Autojumble on the first Monday of every month. Starts 6pm, ends 11pm.

Call 01773 530313 or go to www.mfn-club.co.uk for more details.

sunday 11 SharpRider riding skills development course, intensive two-day format just £100. Next venue: Duffield Fire Station, Derbyshire. For more info: www.sharprider.co.uk North Cheshire classic car club annual show Held at Vauxhall Motors Ellesmere Port South Road Car Park Jct 6 M53.

Follow signs for Vauxhall Cars. More than 250 classic cars, motorcycles, scooters, military vehicles, trade and Charity stands, autojumble. Main charity this year: Help for Heroes.

10am-6pm. Entry: £2 pp or £5 per car. www.northcheshireclassiccarclub.co.uk Lowedges Festival Classic Car and Bike Show, Greenhill Park, Gresley Road, Lowedges, Sheffield. Free entry. Over 300 machines, cash prizes for best in class, rosettes for all entries, live music, farmers market, dog show, funfair.

tuesday 13 Worcester monthly bike meet, WAC motorcycle club. Bike meet with BBQ at The Tower, Perdiswell Park, (A38) Droitwich Rd, Worcester WR3 7SN. 7pm-11pm. Held on the second Tuesday of each month until October. More details on WAC Motorcycle Club Facebook page.

saturday 17 Stilton Bike Show, Stilton, Cambridgeshire. Live music, bands, DJs and bike show, plus plenty of trade and dealer stalls. The Talbot Inn, 5 North Street. www.tomccpbro.co.uk Dagenham Dog Soldiers music and bike show. D.D.S Clubhouse, Coppen Road, Dagenham, Essex RM8 1HJ. Loads of great live bands plus bike and trike show with trophies for best in class. Entry: £4, kids free. 07708 248155 or email dogsoldier2010@live.co.uk

sunday 18 Air Ambulance Rescue Ride Out. National charity The Children’s Air Ambulance, need riders to sign up and ride. Participants can join in the action from various start points across the country including Birmingham, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northampton, and London and then ride in convoy to the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling.

Entry: £10 each. Find out more here http://bit.ly/1calz48 or call 08454 130 999. Places are limited, so sign up as soon as possible.

Darlington and District MAG: Darlington Bike Show. Takes place in Skinnergate, Darlington County Durham. Starts 9am finishes 3pm.

Donations welcome.

Ace Cafe, North Circular Road, London. Ladies Day: bring what you run. www.ace-cafe-london.com Got an event you want to shout about?

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Sunday, August 18 This annual festival will again see the whole of the town centre packed with racing motorcycles and fans in an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Isle of Man than a small town in South Northamptonshire. There will be a full paddock of racing machinery in front of the Town Hall and a High Street short circuit for parading at pace.

Dave Bedlington will be bringing along the actual 500cc four-cylinder MV Agusta that Phil Read rode to the world championship in 1974.

Also promised is an ex-Kenny Roberts Yamaha 500 ‘four’ from 1980, part of the collection of Grand Prix two-stroke enthusiast, Chris Wilson, as well as one of the fearsome ‘Green Meanie’ KR750 Kawasaki triples from the days of Formula 750 that is now owned by John Hackett. More awesome twostrokes will be on hand courtesy of Lloyd Dickinson, who will bring two 1990s Marlborough Yamaha GP500 vee-fours (one with a ROC chassis) and a new Ducati Panigale superbike racer.

There is also a special line-up of TT historical bikes led by David Hailwood on the 250cc four-cylinder raced by his famous father, Mike, and now owned by Ron Mullins.

Honda 600 Supersports bikes raced on the Island by Joey Dunlop will be brought along by John Harris and there will be two bikes that were ridden by David Jefferies on hand – the TAS Suzuki owned by Mike West

and the special Yamaha R7 with R1 engine that is part of the Philip Morris collection.

As well as the classic racers in action there will be modern racing and road bikes on show plus further displays of classics, custom bikes and off-road bikes.

Event starts at 10am. Tickets £5 (inc free have a go). For more info, go to: www.bfom.co.uk

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The 20th Carole Nash Eurojumble

The 20th Carole Nash Motorcycle Mechanics Show

The International Dirt Bike Show

Netley Marsh, Hampshire SO40 7GY

Stafford County Showground Stafford ST18 0DB

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BMW F650 GS 1996 Funduro, 19k, new MoT, taxed, £600 recommissioning including Hagon shock, clutch, original books and docs, tool kit not bad but not perfect, usual stuff, flaky lacquer on cases, delivery possible. Tel. 01209 820632 for full details.

Cornwall.

AJS M31 600cc, 1959, fully rebuilt to show standard, no MoT, required free tax, ready to ride or show, £3950. Tel. 01905 21667 anytime. Worcs.

APRILIA PEGASO 2001, 650cc, excellent runner, vgc, MoT til 31/05/2014, V5 present, two owners from new, sale includes two genuine Aprilia hard panniers, Sorn, uninsured so cannot be road tested, £1450 ovno. Tel. 01790 763398. Lincs.

APRILIA PEGASO STRADA 2007, 11k miles, screen and stand, h/grips, two keys, new Renthal sprocket, new f/tyre, handlebar brace, very clean, £2450 ono. Tel. 01925 656312. Cheshire.

BMW F800S yellow, excellent condition, tax and MoT, full BMW luggage, Quill exhaust, Givi taller screen, spare key, handbook, workshop manual. Tel. 07446 047656. Suffolk.

CAGIVA 650 RAPTOR Y reg, MoT April 2014, bike has been Sorned, 22,500 miles, £1200. Tel. 0777 2224764. Derbys.

BMW K100 1988, full MoT, tax, 52k miles, just done 1100 miles tour, rides well, little work required, good for age, cheap at £975 to ride away. Tel. 07957 867285. Staffs.

BMW R100RS classic, 1978, red, taxed & MoT, elec ign, Supertrapp exhausts, twin spark conversion, two new coils, £1700. Tel. 01284 723302. Suffolk.

ARIEL VB 1952, 600cc sidevalve, excellent orig condition, £4250.

Tel. 07798 866071. Gtr London.

BAJAJ 100cc, 2-stroke, 95, L reg, low miles, project, easy to finish, many new parts, identical to Kawasaki 100cc, L588 OEC reg plate, possible classic, 99% there, Tel. 0191 5862015; 07796 481113. Co Durham.

BETA MOTARD 4.0 2006 model, Suzuki DR350 motor, good condition, long tax/MoT, 7k miles, goes really well, has always been garaged, Summer use only, £975 ono. Tel. 01842 338730. Suffolk.

BMW F800 ST 2009, fitted with ST touring yoke, carrier, heated grips, ABS, computer, c/stand, recent 12K BMW service, choice of high/low seat, Pilot 3 tyres, £3975.Tel. 07592 452050. Dumfriesshire.

CAGIVA RAPTOR 650 MoT til Nov, taxed until June 14, just serviced, no damage, mature owner, 7,800 miles, £2200. Tel. Steve 01279 653786 or 07552 541258. Herts.

BMW R100 1980, well loved, great cond, good original paint, new battery, starts on the button, ready to ride and enjoy! £2750 ono. Tel. 07751 182930. Surrey.

APRILIA RS125 03, t&t, ring for details, £1250 ono. Tel. Andy 07854 287341. Gtr Man.

APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT 2009 (09), met red, hugger, crash bobbins, radiator guard, Demo + 1 private owner ( myself ), always garaged, mint, only 3,431 miles, s/h, MoT, tax, reluctant sale, £3795. 07833 171710. Dorset.

APRILIA 750 Dorsoduro, Arrow cans (titanium carbon), £250; gel seat, £65; Evotech tail tidy, £30; race levers by D.P.M., £25, all mint; sprockets 15-48, 3k miles, £25; brand new clocks, 0 miles, £250, list price £410. Tel. 07946 291426. Lancs.

APRILIA SPORT CITY 250 30k miles, MoT, 10 months tax, runs but clutch problem, £400. Tel. 01277 366322; 07932 122259.

Essex.

BMW F650 GS Dakar, 2003, t&t, good condition, h/grips, BMW top box, £2200 ono. Tel. 01484 667042. W Yorks.

BMW F800ST 2011, black/grey, 3,700 mls, lowered susp, ABS, h/grips, extras, £6600.Tel. 01754 873628. Lincs.

BMW K1 blue/yellow, 1990, 46k miles, excellent condition, owned 12 years, full BMW luggage, Hepco rack, many new parts, history, Remus upswept plus original t&t, cruise control, stainless fittings, £3000. ovno Tel. 7901815382. N Wales.

BMW R1100GS 1997 (N), MoT May 2014, currently on Sorn, £2000.Tel. 01539 741341. Cumbria.

BMW R1200S silver, Ohlins like brand new, 07 plate, recent t&t, very low miles the best available, call for pics and price. Tel. 07974 090554. W Yorks.

BMW R100RS 1983, Pearlescant white with red and grey coach lines, 46,200 miles, full fairing with profiled screen, BMW rear rack and panniers, good clean running order, redundancy forces sale, £2100. Tel. 07970 235358.

BMW R1150RS 2003, 41k miles, reasonable condition, t&t Sept 13, BMW panniers inc city lids & top box, owned last 7 years (2 previous owners), £2500 ono. Tel. 0208 2892666. Bromley Kent.

CCM Ex Vic Eastwood Works 1977 CCM (featured in Rolling Thunder), stripped and boxed ready, refurbished Interspan ign box, modified to accept external oil filter, £4500 no dreamers or silly offers Tel. 07831 353622 please leave a message if no answer. Cumbria.

DERBI GPR125 two stroke, 900 miles, only as new condition, very fast much quicker than any 125 for stroke. Tel. 01225 777460.

Wiltshire.

DOUGLAS DRAGONFLY 1955, stone and green, tax, MoT and registered in my name, painting done by Long Eaton Enamallers, about 95% original,has new tyres and new battery, showroom cond, £4250. Tel. 01623 811589; 07548 759797. Derbys.

FSIE PROJECT G reg, numbers all match, all work done, p/coated frame, new wheels & tyres, petrol tank, seat, engine rebuilt by experts, 98% of parts to needed to finish included, true bargain £1500. Tel. Robert 0754 5846867. W Yorks.

BMW R850R Classic, 2002, 29k miles, panniers, h/grips, lots of history, £3200. Tel. 07952 179057. Norfolk.

GILERA DNA 125 2003, 8k miles, taxed till April 14/MoT March 14, undergone full respray, new tyres, brake pads, drive belt clutch/ BMW R858R Fantastic, 2004, 15,500 miles only, looks like new, lady owner, good tyres, plenty of tread, top box, a beauty, fully serviced 200 miles since, £3800. Tel. 01454 310276. peterj charlton@talktalk.net Bristol.

BMW F650 Funduro, 1994, red, 20k miles, t&t, BMW panniers, engine bars, good condition, £1350.

Tel. 01264 361131. Hants.

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rollers and water pump, full service done, well maintained and good runner, `datatag’ fitted, damaged windscreen, £850. Tel. 07580 395624. N Yorks.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009, metallic custom red with flames, Stage 1 Vance & Hines Big Radius Pipes, finned oil tank, 240mm rear tyre, alarm, full service history, immobiliser, 1584cc, 6 speed manual, trick pillion seat, wing mirror indicators, red LED engine lights, 2500 miles, t&t,.Tel. 01902 752089. W Mids.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Sportster, 2003 Anniversary model, black, dual seat, sissy bar, only 6,500 dry miles, never dropped, one owner, £3950. Tel. 01480 462960. Cambs.

HARLEY SPORTSTER 883 EVO Cafe Racer, US built, re-engineered by a Brit, a custom one of built to celebrate the Lancaster Bomber 70th Anniversary Bomber Harris, will look at a p/x, why? swop £7995. Tel. 07748 654532. Leics.

HAYABUSA 99 Model, 14k miles, taxed, MoT, black/red, two owners, £3000.Tel. 0121 6801008.W Mids.

HONDA 750 FOUR Classic bike, orig cond, good running order, 41,500 genuine miles, 4-into-1 exhaust, single overhead cam, yellow colour coded Rickman fairing, MoT, handbook, s/h. £1995.

Tel. 01726 850575. Cornwall.

HONDA ANF Innova 125i, 2012, 12 mths manufacturer’s warranty, cost new £2270, 750 miles, exc cond, silver, 159 mpg, £1775. Tel. 01253 790215 or 07754 291971.

W Lancs.

HONDA ANNOVA 125cc, 2003, 4700 miles, prime condition, t&t, screen, top box, commute or fun, £850. Tel. 01803 327832. Devon.

HONDA BLACKBIRD 2001, red, three box Givi luggage, Gilles adj bars, heated grips, Baglux seat, Scottoiler, vgc for year, fsh, one owner from new, £2300. Tel. 01594 530979. Gloucestershire.

HONDA CB 72 1967, barn find, 99.9 percent complete, matching nos, green log book, owner’s manual key, one owner, engine turns freely, £850 ono; may take p/x Tel. 01302 340181 for more details. S Yorks.

HONDA CB1300 SA7, 2007, Ltd Ed, red frame, imaculate, loads of extras, 21000 miles, will have 12 months MoT, Sorn, list of extras too big give me a ring, £4300 ono.Tel. 07725 090380. Northumberland.

HONDA CB250 Black Nighthawk, 1999, under 20k miles, new tyres, spark plugs and air filter, 12 months’ tax, 2 months’ MoT, heated grips, å£ or offer. £1300 or offers Tel. 07849 743630. Lancs.

HONDA CB250N S/Dream, 1982, in Northumberland, bike resprayed, refurbished and engine rebuilt, lots of new parts, goes and stops as it should, looks great, tested to June 2014, tax just finished. Tel. 07795 303026.

Northumberland.

HONDA CB600F 2006, black, MoT April 2014, tax August 2013, genuine 7000 miles, excellent performance, 97BHP, gold USD forks, crash bobbins, good tyres, as new condition, £2750 ono. Tel. 01514 895839. Merseyside.

HONDA CBF 125 2012, full s/h, 11k miles, taxed till March 2014, legal for CBT riders, good condition, £1300 ono.Tel. Jason 07425 165672. Essex.

HONDA CBF 1000 long t&t, gorgeous condition, 56 plate, 15,000 miles, full Honda luggage, Michelin Pilots ABS heated grips, both keys, crash bungs, hugger, centre stand, will not disappoint, £4200.

Tel. 07951 432970. Lancs.

HONDA CBR 1000 1994, purple, complete standard condition, on Sorn, for spares or repair, £300 bargain Tel. 0151 678 8883.

Wirral.

HONDA CBR 1000 RR8 CBR1000 RR8, 2010 plate, 2177 miles, vgc! full s/h, one owner from new, will have service and MoT done for buyer if I get asking price. £7500 ovno. Email: karenbloomfield1@ hotmail.co.uk Norfolk.

HONDA CDF125 2011, 6371 miles, fsh from Honda dealer, in great condition throughout, minor cosmetic imperfections, still looks very sleek, runs perfectly, easily 220mi for £10 of fuel, tax until Feb 2014, £1550.Tel. 07586 670238.

Gtr London.

HONDA DN-01 2011, 1300 miles only, immaculate, one ladyowner, full service history, £6250 ono.

Tel. 01550 0777044. Carns.

HONDA HORNET 600 one off paint job, loads of extras, five months tax, 11 months MoT, free revving fun machine, ring for full spec, £1300 ono. Tel. 01925 415466. Cheshire.

HONDA HORNET 600 One owner, full s/h, very low mileage, 6,500, new tyres, MoT and tax end Jul 13, flyscreen, Scottoiler and hugger inc, new battery, Smartwater, garaged, £2300 ono. Tel. 07894 863374. .

HONDA NC 700S 2012, as new, 449 dry miles, centre stand, extras, excellent mpg, warranty 2014,ABS brakes, £4350 ono.Tel. 01824 709910; 07769 740812. N Wales.

HONDA NIGHTHAWK 750, 1995, new MoT & tax, black, 62,000 miles, very reliable sound machine all year round use, 4 into 1 exhaust nice ride etc, £750. Tel. 07747 668689 anytime 01202 479033 eve. Dorset.

HONDA NTV 650 V-Twin, shaft drive, 1996, tax and MoT, fly screen, Motad exhaust, very good tread on both tyres, £840. Tel. 07508 500886. Essex.

HONDA PCX 125 scooter 61 reg, only 75 miles, large screen top box, helmet, garaged, £1800. Tel. 01269 760766. Clackmannanshire.

HONDA RVF400 NC35 L reg, t&t until March 2014, just had service, carb strip, clean, new battery, plugs, 53,000km, polished wheels, frame & swingarm, good condition for year, runs well, £2250. Tel. Paul 07759 659223.

Lancs.

HONDA C90M Cub, 2001 model, electric and kick start, only done 9,900 miles, immaculate condition, tax, MoT 9 months, one of the best to be seen, £895. Tel. 0116 2877574. Leics.

HONDA C70 Step through, 1981, 12 mths MoT, only 13k miles, new tyres & battery, screen, back box, good plastics, great mpg, on Sorn, £725 ono. Tel. 01704 534510.

Lancs.

HONDA CBR750 K7, 1977, new battery, seat cover, rear shocks, chain, full service, 31,500, dry stored 18 years no MoT, very clean, £2200.Tel. 01977 510410.

West Yorkshire.

HONDA SH300I Scooter, red, 9,388 miles, 07, top box, Acumen Cat 3 alarm, one owner from new, full dealer s/h, new pads last year, smooth powerful engine, garaged overnight, never been over 55 mph, tax & MoT Mar 14, £1945.

Tel. 07704 652655. Somerset.

HONDA SHADOW Garage ornament, fitted with straight through pipes, K&N filter and 2nd stage carb re-jet, cyclone alarm fitted, good cond, brakes, tyres, tax Jan 14, MoT 06/14.. Tel. 07714 230784. Berks.

HONDA ST 1300 Pan European, 2003, 52k miles, MoT Apr 14, silver, excellent condition, £3750.

Tel. 01536 510886. Northants.

HONDA SUPER MAGNA 750cc, 1987, rare cruiser, new chrome paint and exhaust, Sorned, unused since 2009, £2250. Tel. 07503 748923. Wilts.

HONDA VARADERO XL1000, 2009 reg, one owner from new, 16,000 miles, Dealer service history, just been serviced with 12 months MoT and six months tax, top box & panniers, heated grips, engine bars, centre stand, headlight cover, vgc, £4750.Tel. 01795 423202. Kent.

HONDA VFR 800cc, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, immaculate, recent new tyres, MoT May 2014, 28,000 miles, W reg, £2200. Tel. 01678 540227. Cheshire.

HONDA VFR 750FV 1997, 20k, good cond, Sorned, front Goodridges, pads, a/filter, SSH 2 keys, manuals, tools, HPi clear Bagster s/s pipes for fitting, £1700 ono. Tel. Paul 07876 524870; 01522 792104. Lincs.

HONDA CG125 1996, red, only 17k miles, every MoT from new, owned 11 years, tax Feb 14, MoT Nov 13, well maintained, carrier, handbook, tool kit, vgc, 100 mpg, £675. Tel. 07935 175649; 01246 200842. Derbys.

HONDA VARADERO 125cc, Givi extended screen, £50; centre stand, £50; both like new, fit fuel injected models with mirrors mounted on screen, Tel. John 0794 6088771. S Yorks.

HONDA VFR 800 V-tech, one owner, ABS, July 2009, red, 10k miles, full s/h, full touring trim, heated grips, helibar risers, bagster seat, hugger, plus all original trim, £5500 ono. Tel. 01745 852695. Derbys.

HONDA VFR 800 V-TEC 2005, silver with seat pod and luggage rack, MoT & tax, 59k miles, well maintained, ex police with no decals, £2650 ono. Email: derek1evans@btinternet.com Glam.

HONDA VFR 800FI-Y fsh, vgc, tax October 2013, MoT, 30,600 miles, the No.1 Sports Tourer, lovely machine owned for past 10 years, £1895. Tel. Bill 01430 879224.. E Yorks.

HONDA VFR750FT red, MoT April 2014, tax March 2014, 53,000 miles, new tyres, stainless system, contoured front discs new pads, very clean reliable machine, still fast enough to make you grin, selling to make way for Blackbird, £1450. Tel. 07792 977020. Norfolk.

HONDA XL185S 1980, genuine original UK model, only 7,170 miles, two previous owners, original owners manual, service book, old MoTs etc, new tyres, chain and sprockets and complete original spec exhaust and silencer system, superb £1850.Tel. 01928 732646. Cheshire.

HONDA XL185S trail bike, 1982, just fully restored, new tyres, brakes, chain & sprockets, cables, paint, powder coating, respoked, etc, absolutely immaculate example, £1750 ono. Tel. 07799 412709. Notts.

HONDA CBR 900 899cc, Special Fireblade, original colour, Earley Model, 1994, genuine 25k, full s/h, all old MoTs from 97, Special carbon parts, showroom condition, 12 months' t&t, £4000. Tel. 0207 2637345. Devon.

HONDA CBR900R Fireblade, R reg, red, white & blue, good condition, tax & MoT, 31,000 miles, £1800. Tel. 07857 211146. Bedworth.

HONDA CRF 250X Road legal Enduro, 56 reg, not used, delivery mileage, Sorned, dry stored, £2999 ono. Tel. 01296 428873.

Bucks.

HONDA PCX 125 2011, 1600 miles, silver, vgc, service record, one mature owner, £1750 ono.

Tel. 01489 877516. Hampshire.

CLASSIFIED HONDA FIREBLADE 1996, 16k miles, on Sorn, MoT till Aug, exc cond, stainless exhaust, need rear tyre, £1600. no offers.Tel. 01522 857170. Lincs.

HONDA GL1100 Naked Goldwing, 1981, maroon, original condition, s/s, Motad exhaust, 39k, MoT May 2014, tax Oct 2013, viewing welcome. £1400. Tel. 07772 169440 for further details.. Aberdeenshire.

HONDA NT 700 VA Silver, 2013, 70 miles, full luggage kit, tax, why? some kit with it, £7000.Tel. 07594 469956; 07757 151640. N Yorks.

HONDA NTV 650 Shaft drive VTwin, 1996, blue, tax and MoT, 57k miles, these Honda engines have been known to do 200k miles before needing rebuild, comfortable and reliable motorbike, £840. Tel. 07508 500886. Essex.

HONDA SILVERWING 600 Twin, 62 reg, 2k miles, Honda service done, sale due to ill health, garaged, ride-away and tour, cost £7000 with extras, yes £7000 now down to £5395. Tel. 07500 163078. Yorks.

HONDA VISION scooter, 1989, 50cc, t&t May 14, 6,500 miles, £275. Tel. 01793 740359. Wilts.

WAS HONDA D50 is now 90cc 14hp, full race, 4V head and cylinder, race cam, Siamesed exhaust, de-restricted, fitted as new condition, very quick! many hours spent, also covered trailer. Sprint, hill climb or show! Phone for more info £7500. Tel. 0116 2841650 after 6pm. Leics.

INDIAN SIDECAR and chassis, original and in excellent condition, removed from a 1947 Chief, £4500. Tel. 07798 866071.

Middx.

JAMES CAPTAIN 200cc, year 1955, excellent condition, only 17,800 genuine miles, 12 months tax disc. £1600. Tel. 01725 511947. Wiltshire.

JAMES COMMODORE 250 tax/MoT, rebuilt engine, very good restored condition, £1950. Tel. 0784 8015042. Suffolk.

JAMES SUPERSWIFT 250 4T,Villiers, four owners, 1962, all docs, in very nice condition, ride or show, good chrome, paintwork etc, £2850. Tel. 01270 781235.

Cheshire.

JIN-LUN JL-250 t&t March, only 6000km, good condition, twin cylinder, four stroke, comfortable and economical to run, Chinese copy of a Honda. £725 ono. Tel. 07947 153920. Hull.

JAMES CAPTAIN 1958, 3 speed, easy starter, lovely little complete and tidy bike presently on Sorn, too many bikes, one's got to go, £1100. Tel. 079200 90171. Gtr London.

KAWASAKI Meanstreak 1500, 2004, 7090 miles, vgc,Vance and Hines exhaust, Mustang seats, £4750. Tel. 07702 661089. East Sussex.

KAWASAKI DRIFTER 800cc, 2001, MoT till January 23rd 2014, tax 6 month, £2800 ono. Tel. 07510 343015. Ayrshire.

KAWASAKI EN500 great condition, 1992, low mileage,imported from Germany, high handle bars, t&t until September, second owner only, sale includes two English steel chains with locks, leather saddle bags & rain cover, serviced at the same garage since 2005, £1500 ono. Tel. 07581 793228. London.

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KAWASAKI ER6F 2007, 8,000 miles, long MoT, tax August, lowered, also has standard shock & optional deep padded seat, minor damage to fairing, £1995. Tel. 01245 610109. Essex.

KAWASAKI ER6N 59 reg, tax Feb 2014, MoT Sept, 7000 miles, full service history, vgc, extras include: screen, hugger, crash protectors, rack, radiator cover, £2995 ono. Tel. 07591 054514.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI ER6N 2011, white, £600 worth of extras, mint, low miles, tax, superb bike, £4000.

Tel. 01492 870333. Denbighshire.

KAWASAKI GPZ 1000 RX Streetfighter, totally rebuilt, p/coated frame, polished ali and s/s dynajet kit, 4/1 exhaust, slab yoke, Bates h\lamps, a real show stopper and rideable bike,.Tel. 01473 259223.

Suffolk.

KAWASAKI GPZ500S 28,797 miles, no MoT, willing to get one if price is given, Sorn, off road since 2012, new tyres, battery & fork seals, never seen rain, always garaged,. Tel. 07979 372303. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI GPZ900 1984, A1, 32,000 miles, MoT, tax, good running order, nearly new tyres, loads of spares, engine parts, exhaust etc, loads spent, ring for full details, £750.Tel. 01493 661317. Norfolk.

KAWASAKI KZ750 LTD 1983, shaft drive, MoT, Sorned, 18,200 miles, USA import, standard apart from Motad, excellent original condition, appreciating asset, £1495. Tel. 07881 516673.

Cheshire.

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX7R With 800cc conversion, built for Endurance, selling cos rider getting too old! Features Ohlins, Apro exhaust system, Brembo hydraulics, race head stock, Harris rear sets, c/w spare rear and wets + tyre warmers, runs well and handles superbly,. Tel. 07983 223838.

Tyne & Wear.

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 ER500 2006, stolen, recovered, £595. Tel. 07970 251921. West Yorkshire.

KAWASAKI VN1500 L4H, 2003, 24,000 miles, new t&t, full custom spec, V&H exhaust, (will include OEM pipes) twin spots, good tyres, battery, minor flaking/bubbling on fenders, general vgc, £4250 ono. Tel. 07801 397778. Lincs.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 2010, black, full s/h, new MoT, currently Sorned, too many accessories to list! well maintained, never wanted for anything.. Tel. 07816 443316. Bristol.

KAWASAKI GPZ1100 ABS, X reg, 2000, lots of history, bought new, sold & bought back 3 times, 1000 miles since major main dealer service & new battery, full MoT, new tyre, Scottoiler, £1800. Tel. 07894 948385. Notts.

KAWASAKI GPZ900R A7, 1991, 60,500 miles spent over £1000 on bike, new tyres, exhausts, brake discs and pads, etc, rides well very fast, starter motor sticks but have spare, also some spares with bike, bought as seen, on Sorn, £1199 ono. Tel. 07541 988301 text. Telford.

KAWASAKI ZRX1200S 2003, exc cond, always garaged, 6000 miles many extras inc datatool alarm/immobiliser, crash bungs, Baglux tank cover, sports rack & box, micron can & original, hugger, airflow screen, year MoT, 6 month tax, £3600. Tel. 01843 599271. Kent.

KAWASAKI NINJA G1 model, 29k, MoT, month's tax, good cond for age, some scrapes and scuffs, not perfect but everything works as it should, good chain, sprocket, tyres, ride away, £1500. ono; open to offers. Tel. Andy 01914 271956. Tyne and Wear.

KAWASAKI ZX6R F2, 1996, 28,700 miles, full service & valve clearance & new paint job done last year, Dunlop SportsMax tyres (400 miles), Haynes manual, bike cover, MoT June 2014, six months tax, £1695 ono. Tel. 07803 242086. Wirral.

KAWASAKI ZX9R 1996, Ltd Edition, 44k, t&t, Stage 1 tuned, K&N oil filter and air filter, data tagged, braided brake hoses, Moto GP style can, new chain and sprockets, Scottoiler, £1700 ono. Tel. 07540 150446. Perthshire.

KAWASAKI ZX6R nice clean bike, very low mileage 12,000, looks like new, always garaged, full MoT, reg R, £1000 ono.Tel. 07801 52652. Glamorgan.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1400 06, 40k, grey, MoT 3 months, handlebar risers, superb bike, £3000. Tel. 07932 122259; 01277 366322.

Essex.

KTM 950 Adventure orange, 2004, 34,000 miles, crash bars, 19/17” wheels, new tyres, electric fuel pump, heated grips, t&t, vgc, £4100 ono. Tel. 01494 474807.

Buckinghamshire.

KTM SUPERMOTO 950 excellent condition, 10 months MoT, six months tax, aftermarket exhaust heated grips, led indicators, alarmed, dry miles only,. Tel. 07886 095222. Glamorgan.

KAWASAKI ZZR1100 D6, 1998, 26,000 miles, recent rear tyre, chain, brake pads, £1750. Tel. 07948 175482. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI 1100 Spectre, 1991, very good condition, no rot etc, original black,chrome exhaust system, in solid condition, needs paint, £1375. Tel. 0161 766 6353. Man. KAWASAKI E5, good condition, 55 plate, MoT Feb 2014, 17k miles, £900. Tel. 01642 288107.

Cleveland.

KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR 400, rare Sports Edition, H reg, black, good condition for year t&t, very quick cruiser/bobber, £900 ono.Tel. 07765 952626. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI ER5 2005, 16k miles, MoT Feb 2014, good runner, £900.Tel. 01642 288107. CLEVELAND. KAWASAKI ER5 2006, 8,200 miles, black, fully serviced, MoT/ taxed, top box, h/grips, exc cond, £1600. Tel. 01787 474082. Essex.

KAWASAKI GPZ 550 1984, dry stored for 16 years, will require restoration to put back on road, £225 ono. Tel. 01234 822908; 07826 631821. Beds.

KAWASAKI GT 750 Blue, 1993, excellent condition, shaft drive, c/w touring pack, boxes, MoT, 9 months' tax, yours for £550 ono.

Tel. 0207 2377899. London.

KAWASAKI W650 676cc, 1999, red/cream, immaculate, full s/h, Summer use only, 73 years old, owner needs smaller bike, well shod, two keys, original manual and tool kit, reluctant sale, £2300. must be seen! Tel. 01278 671499. Somerset.

KAWASAKI Z750 C4 project bike, 93, K reg, s/s downpipes, workshop manuals, spare tyres, 19k on clock, £500. no offers Tel. /txt 07979 892920 for more info.

Sheffield.

KAWASAKI ZX6 great clean bike, perfect for summer, 24k , tax till March, MoT till Aug, 2000 reg, lots of upgrades, recent service and tyres, a loved bike! £1600. Glam.

Lukemc1978@hotmail.co.uk KAWASAKI ZX600C1 in a box, basket case, no body work, no radiator, frame and wheels painted, new tyres, new head gasket, make good project, £500 ono.Tel. 07770 933811. .

MATCHLESS METISSE G80 CS 600cc, Interspan ign, BSA primary chain case with belt drive to clutch, total refurbishment a few years ago, minimum recomm, good pre-65 machine, no dreamers please, £8000. Tel. 07831 353622 (please leave message if no answer). Cumbria.

MOTO MORINI 500cc, 1977, on Sorn, rebuilt, includes box of spares and tools, well maintained, £4000 ono. Tel. 01743 793713.

Shropshire.

MZ BAGHIRA 660cc, 2003, vgc, same owner 8 years, regularly serviced, new back tyre, BSM Full stainless exhaust system, 22,000 miles Yamaha 660cc engine, no faults, short t&t, £1800 ono. Tel. 01495 290192. Monmouthshire.

MZ ES250/2 1974, ring for details, £950 ono. Tel. 07815 036095. Lancs.

MOTO GUZZI Stelvio 1200, 8V, 2009 Oct, 9,466 miles, later ABS model, one owner, 2 keys, factory, matching panniers and hugger, full s/h, MoT/tax, recent tyres, great touring bike, 50mpg + ex-

tras, older rider going vintage, garaged, valued registration V2 MGU (V-Twin Moto Guzzi), £5650 ono. Tel. Phil 01326 564545; 07523 764323. Cornwall.

MOTO GUZZI 650 SP 1986, Sorned 10 years, need space, £500. Tel. 07717 394092. Dumfries.

NORTON ATLAS 750cc, 1965, rebuilt to show standard, bills avialable to see, matching numbers, superb condition, £8500 may take small bike in exchange Tel. Pete 01905 21667. Worcs.

NORTON COMMANDO 850 MK2A Interstate, 1974, 46,739 miles, t&t, used and cleaned all year round, vgc but not concours, reliable oil-tight engine, Boyer ignition, £5800.Tel. 07751 896691.

Leics.

NSU MAX 1953, t&t, totally original & unmolested, paid £4500 to Classic Super Bikes on 16 December 2010, no responsible offers refused.. Tel. 01608 685626.

Oxfordshire.

PEUGEOT VIVACITY 125cc Scooter, (2011), red, 7,200 miles, top box with plenty of other storage, garaged overnight since new, full service history vgc, £950. Tel. . rachel_jacobs@btinternet.com Suffolk.

PIAGGIO X9 2002, 250 SL, only 8000 miles, intercom/radio unit, rear rack, will sell with 12 mths MOT, 6 mths tax, great economical commuter in good condition, £850 ovno Tel. 07570 807151.

Northamptonshire.

PIAGGIO SCOOTER X9500cc 2003, Auto, MoT 22 August 2013, tax, £1025. Tel. 01543 418891.

Staffs.

QINGQI QM 125T-IOH 2012, Twist & Go, Sinnis, 124cc engine, push button start, taxed 30/4/14, 2,482 miles, black/silver, chrome, excellent condition, £950. Tel. 01543 372978; 0784 1025102.

W Mids.

QINGO 125 motorcycle, vgc, six months old, only done 47 miles, genuine reason for selling, £1500.

Tel. 01536 416045. Northants.

QUAD AND TRAILER Quad only £950; 200cc single air cooled, auto clutch FNR off-road use, Sorn, 2 years discs all round, lights front and rear, £1100. Tel. 0161 4871696. Cheshire.

RELIANT ENGINED 850cc Stimson framed hardtail trike, complete running, suit engineer mechanic needs seat, odd jobs for MoT, £950. Tel. 01604 761633.

Northants.

REPSOL FIREBLADE 2009, 4500 miles, one owner from new, fsh, great condition, new tyres, datatool system 4, Repsol hugger tail tidy, also have standard parts, 10 months tax & 12 months MoT, £6800 ono. Tel. 07758 847720.

South Yorkshire.

RICKMAN ENFIELD METISSE minus engine, gearbox, much work done, £2300. Tel. 0207 7021318; 07969 879304. London.

ROYAL ENFIELD 350cc Classic, mint condition, 2000, X reg, black/chrome, only 4k miles, t&t, nice easy runner, 70mpg, modern classic, can deliver in van, £1795.

Tel. 01302 534155. S Yorks.

SECMA: SCOOTER CAR! Func tech 4 wheel 2 str buggy, French design, fitted with a Lombardini 340cc r/petrol engine, are unique collectable machine, spares available in UK. Offers over £800 consider cash plus a project KLR 600/650 or similar. Tel. 07849 876510. Email: crossbow24@ btinternet.com nr Deal, Kent.

SINGLE SEAT SIDECAR came off a BMW650 blue, with fittings, good condition, spare wheel, would benefit from T cutting, and seat recover, £475. Tel. 0161 7666353. Lancashrie.

SKYWING Retro 50cc black moped, new, no tax, kick-start, 2stroke, mix parts if wanted B set online etc, £210. ono was £700 Tel. 02825 879492. N Ireland.

STIMPSON RELIANT TRIKE 850cc, taxed, full documents, good runner, needs tlc, long and low easily take larger engine, need room, hard tail, £950. Tel. 01604 761633. Northants.

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SUZUKI 1986 Slabside, MoT spare engine exhaust and forks good runner, £2500 ono or p/x cash Tel. 07979 475293. Suffolk.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650S 2008, 10,000, mint condition, ABS, black, standard spec, never seen salt, £3150.Tel. 01825 840761 or 07533 671734. Sussex.

SUZUKI GS550 EZ, vgc, dry stored for several years, running order, Sorn, can MoT, new battery C&S etc, Motad rack, ebars loads stainless, etc £995. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

SUZUKI 600 GSX New battery, ready for MoT, alloy bar risers, comfortable, 1 x cylinder a bit ropey, needs carbs taking out and cleaning, also speedo cable, easy fix for Summer, £500 cash can have it, No offers Tel. 07932 325872. W Yorks.

SUZUKI BANDIT S600 1996, 36,000 miles, MoT July 2013, tax May 2013, tinted tall screen, original screen included, very clean for year, garaged, new MoT & six months tax for asking £1295. Tel. 07903 092830. Essex.

SUZUKI GSF 1200 K6 Bandit, Lovely standard bike, new MOT & rear tyre, only 10500 miles, reluctant sale, £2750 ono Tel. 07531 124492. W Mids.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN400 Dec 2001, 61,500 miles, two owners, MoT 03/01/14; tax 30/11/13, heated grips, Leo Vince 4-Road exhaust & Givi rack, carefully maintained, ideal for low-cost, comfortable & relaxed touring & commuting (70+ mpg), £850 ono.

Tel. 01225 867454. Wilts.

SUZUKI GSF650 SA K9 Bandit, 2010, 59 plate ABS model, great condition, runs & rides like new with only 1000 miles on the clock, garaged when not in use, tax end of August 2013, 1st MoT due September 2013, any inspection welcome, but full cash in hand before trial and proof of insurance please. £3500. Tel. 07910 054597. Essex.

SUZUKI 650 Burgman Executive, 59 plate, 15,000 miles, fsh, good condition, new rear disc, brake pads & tyre, both wheels refinished, top box & spare exhaust, superb tourer, £3450. Tel. 01209 212034. Cornwall.

SUZUKI 650SV excellent condition, £1350. Tel. 07707 705180.

Lancs.

SUZUKI A100 1979, V5 & on Sorn, original Suzuki keys plus spare set, been standing and not started for a while, reasonable condition including the chrome, manual, spare side panels & handlebars, £575 ono. Tel. 07885 135282. Cambs.

SUZUKI BANDIT 2006, only 2800 miles, excellent condition, full MoT, £2550. Tel. 0782 1057392.

Suffolk.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200S SK2, 2003, low mileage, Kappa topbox & Givi mono rack/plate, Meta systems alarm/immobiliser & HPI free, owners handbook, some record of previous history available, summer use only, vgc, garaged, t&t, £2575. Tel. 07855 748628. Cambs.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650 2007, 9849 miles, matching topbox, four months MoT, Sorn at moment, just needs insurance and tax, excellent condition, £2700 ono. Tel. 07964 060662. Norfolk.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 20k, reg 2010, black/red, taxed and tested, good tyres, hugger, crash bungs, no modifications, £6000. Tel. 07801 298132. Scotland.

SUZUKI GS 500E 500cc, K reg, 18,067 miles, running, easy restoration, needs new battery and choke cable, no tax or MoT, £450. Tel. 07511 693814. Lancs.

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SUZUKI CL50 Love Moped, 1984, A reg, 3774 miles, good condition for year, electric & kickstart, no t&t, but will pass MoT, £250 ono.

Tel. Pete 01642 884235. Durham.

SUZUKI DRZ 400S Sep 04, 54 reg, low mileage, 2,657 dry tarmac miles only, one owner from new, tax & MoT to Sep 13, Candy grand blue, no mods, regularly serviced, mint cond, £2500 no offers Tel. 07595 352619. W Mids.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 K5, 24,000 miles, excellent condition, race can and standard, £3750 ovno Tel. 01226 295204. South Yorkshire.

SUZUKI GSX1250F Tourer, reg 2009 (59), 7000 miles, 1255cc, showroom condition with many accessories: Hugger, Fender extension, panniers, top box, Scotoiler c/w additional oil, Carbon yoke,Vario screen, Datatool Class 1 alarm and datatool Text Alert and tracker, must be seen, (Cheshire) £5250. Tel. 01513 347963. Cheshire.

SUZUKI DRZ400S 2003, vgc, 3300 miles, t&t Oct, £1950. Tel. 07426 395516. Worcs.

SUZUKI GSX1400 02, full MoT, new tyres, chain and sprockets full Akrapovic renthal bars, 27,000 miles, good condition,.Tel. 07846 104644. Gloucs.

SUZUKI GN250 1988, MoT til August, tax till Sept, 38,800 miles good original condition, recently serviced rideaway classic, £675 ono. Tel. 07795 820381. Hampshire.

SUZUKI GS 1000 1978 based Streetfighter, taxed and tested until September 2013, everything works, exhaust now different to pic. £1650 no offers Tel. 07749 788003. Crewe, Cheshire.

SUZUKI GSX650F (2008, 58 reg) 644cc, 26,000 miles, vgc, one owner, 2 keys, MoT & tax, Scorpion exhaust, undertray, garaged, excellent Bridgestone tyres, all paperwork, £3300 ono. Tel. 07980 081108. Lancs.

SUZUKI GSXR (56) K6, the last of the best in traditional Suzuki racing colours, low milage, call for full details. Tel. 07540 113033. W Yorks.

SUZUKI GS 650 1983, lovely clean cond, shaft drive, Krauser panniers, K&N filters, s/s brake lines, full MoT, just Sorned, £950; also 1984 bike, 90% complete, spares or repair, £1250 for both Tel. 02476 326018. Warks.

SUZUKI SV 650 BANDIT wanted part exchange 2004 SV 650, 10k miles, value £1750 for low mileage Bandit 600/650, can purchase outright, please contact if selling also SV 650 standard silencer 04/07, Offers. Tel. 07929 910974. W Mids.

SUZUKI GSXR 750F 1985, the original slab sided Gixer, standard apart from Laser S/S exhaust & damper, vgc, runs well, 22k miles, full history, owned 24 years, not a Jap import first reg IRL 01/86, £3650 ono. Tel. 00353 87 2581913. Ireland.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 K1 02 reg, vgc, 35,000 miles, very good service history, t&t, has had recent service, tyres, brake discs & pads, chain & sprockets, has many extras, £3000 ono. Tel. 07742 503720. Devon.

SUZUKI GSXR 600 K2, beautiful bike in excellent condition, t&t March 2014, 27.7k miles, brand new rear tyre, reluctant sale, £2495 ono. Tel. 07931 742366.

North Yorkshire.

SUZUKI GT 380 elec ign, MoT/tax 04/2014, mostly original about 1,500 miles since rebuild, nice classic, £2500. Tel. 01925 730068. Cheshire.

SUZUKI INTRUDER 125cc, newly serviced, new parts fitted, new oils 12 mths’ MoT, vgc, with many extras included (GPS, locks, new mirrors, soft bags etc), 30,300 miles, £1150.Tel. 07949 270900.

London.

SUZUKI MARAUDER 125cc, very good cond for year 2007, Moted till 2014, taxed August 2013, sissy bar, engine bars, rear rack, good tyres, this bike needs nothing done, ready to go. Email: billyellis@blueyonder.co.uk Stirlingshire.

SUZUKI SV650S 2003, 16,000 miles, vgc, 12 months MoT, four months tax, garaged, paddock stand included, £1800.Tel. 07749 261322. Bedfordshire.

SUZUKI T250 1972, 11 months MoT, currently Sorn, runs but needs further work, some spares, £950. Tel. Steve 07504 176095.

Suffolk.

SUZUKI TS125 trial bike, 1984, (ex road bike), good condiiton for year, running order, appreciating classic, could deliver bargain, £495 or swap for any running Bantam.. Tel. 01268 735135.

Essex.

SUZUKI TU250 Cafe Racer, 10 months’ MoT, 22,500 miles, bike has been stripped and rebuilt, £1100. Tel. 0797 7079895. Gtr London.

SUZUKI GSX1400 K & FE, 12,500 miles, blue/white, Suzuki immobiliser etc, nice clean bike, £4500.

Tel. 01594 833916. Glos.

SUZUKI GT 250B 1978, t&t, nice little bike, ready to ride away, £1600.Tel. 01254 237704 for details. Lancs.

SUZUKI-VAN-VAN 2010, 3300 miles, excellent condition, year’s tax and MoT, just serviced. £1850.

Tel. 07766 561861. Stirling.

SUZUKI GSX 750 ESD project bike, 89, C reg, off-road 15 years, manuals rack, 23k on clock, £300. no offers Tel. /txt 07979 892920 for more info. Sheffield.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600 GSF, 53 plate, 13,800 miles, excellent condition, recent tyres, new battery, £1250 ono. Tel. 01709 892594. South Yorkshire.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 2001, 19k, maroon, 12 months' MoT, tax, scuffs on fairing edge, little corrosion on wheels, 50 mpg, but very clean, good runabout, hence £700. Tel. 01582 966373. Beds.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN 400 Blue, 2002, 15k miles, exc cond, top box and large screen, 11 mths' tax, Oct MoT, s/h, mature owner, £1500 ono. Tel. 01274 571621.

W Yorks.

SUZUKI GSFSA Bandit 1250cc, 2009 reg, ABS model, serviced, t&t till May 2014, 4000 miles, luggage carrier, exc cond, low mileage, bargain, £3300 ono. Tel. 01282 425122; 07740 631647.

Lancs.

SUZUKI SF 1200N Bandit, British racing green, mint condition, 12,100 miles, Bewolf Zorst plus standard swap Blackbird or similar, or £2200. Tel. 07909 502193.

W Yorks.

SYM GTS SCOOTER 250cc, 2007, 23,550 kms, approx 14,636 miles, tax and MoT, till May 2014, vgc, £925. Tel. 01562 851315. Worcs.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2008, low mileage only 6300 miles, in vgc, with many extras including tank badges, locking petrol cap, clock conversion, centre stand, luggage rack, fork gaiters, stem nut clock, s/h, currently on Sorn, will be sold with 12 mths MoT if required, 2 sets of keys, manuals etc, £4450 ono. Tel. 07734 110116. Somerset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE American, immac cond, only 1800 miles done in dry conditions, stored in a well ventilated and dry garage, admired everywhere, £4995. Tel. 07955 879749. West Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 2001 burgundy/silver, 23,000 miles, MoT, tax March, Sport pipes rejetted Hagon rear shocks, front springs, Hyde drop bars, many extras, £2500. Tel. 07816 612144. Essex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V 750cc, 1976, P reg, 5 speed, unused for 12 years, few small parts missing, indicators, rear light lens, ignition switch, battery, speedo, rev counter, paintwork & chrome are ok, £2750 ono. Tel. 07760 429797. Lancs.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955i, 2002, 51 reg, silver & black, 55,900 miles, gentleman’s Supersports bike, vgc, would also make an excellent trackday bike, redundancy forces sale, £1955. Tel. 01908 613001. Bucks.

TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER 900 MoT September 2013, tax end of month, £4700 ono. Tel. 07904 520245. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER 54 reg, 10,000 miles, tax & MoT, yellow/black, leather panniers, loads chrome, £3000. Tel. 01367 860444. Gloucestershire.

TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 955i, blue, 2000 (X), 12,000 miles, fsh, new Pilot Road 3S, MoT, C&S, Motobatt, EBC pads, £600 just spent, also five months tax, MRA screen, Rentec rack, lovely condition, £2295 ono. Tel. 07917 565250.

Leics.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955I 1999, MoT for 12 months & tax for four, 47k miles, new Michelin tyres & battery, runs great, no issues, comes with Ventura pack rack luggage, tinted touring screen & heated grips, sensibly priced at £1350. Tel. 07812 411180. York.

TRIUMPH T100 2007, 865cc, 5 speed, 2k miles, t&t, dry stored hardly used vgc MoTs since new, frequent oil/filter changes, rear carrier, steering damper, £4250.

Tel. 07876 273603. Shropshire.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900 900cc, exc cond, British bike with light use, c/w original and after market exhaust, MoT until 8/2/2014, tax until Aug this year,.

Tel. 0208 6437487. Surrey.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900, 1997, green, MoT April 2014, good condition, £2800 ono. Tel. 07740 168857. East Riding of Yorks.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1600 Leather panniers, genuine Triumph parts with hanging brackets, vgc, cost £500+, accept £225 ono. Tel. 02392 363752. Hants.

CLASSIFIED TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 ABS, 2007, one owner, vgc, 25,000 miles, just serviced + fsh, one year MoT, colour coded panniers, Tomtom, alarm, c/stand, heated grips, hand guards, £4250. Tel. Peter 01243 553272. West Sussex.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2010, non ABS model, 7000 miles, vgc, garaged, dry summer use only, fitted with center stand & front mudguard extender, lowering brackets fitted originals supplied, £5499. Tel. 01323 740011. East Sussex.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 2012, black, low mileage 3,600, like new, full s/h, taxed, removable back box included, fantastic all rounder, new car forces sale, £5995 ono. Tel. 07796 495111.

Surrey.

TRIUMPH TIGER 885I 1999, outfit, very robust chair, large padded seat/locker, independent brake, MoT, new tyres, serviced, see my riding and building videos at tigeroutfit on YouTube, £3800. Tel. 01325 288652. Durham.

TRIUMPH TIGER 900 (885cc), good condition, 21k miles, one owner, year’s MoT, 1996, N reg, recently serviced, new battery, good tyres, Scottoiler, £1900. Tel. 0208 9531036. Herts.

TRIUMPH TIGER 900 1997, 36,657 miles, taxed Jun 14, MoT May 14, full wrap around crashbar, converted to Daytona front end with 3 spoke alloy wheels, newly powder coated, bigger discs and twin pot calipers, rear end lowered to suit shorter front end, ideal for someone shorter. £2500. or p/x vintage/classic.Tel. Dave 07805 513659. Shrewsbury, Wilts.

TRIUMPH TIGER 955I 2007 (07), 22,550 miles, silver, full s/h, MoT 04/14, one owner, alarm, panniers + top box, Scottoiler, two screens, excellent condition, £3750. Tel. 07774 192631. Gtr London.

TRIUMPH TR7 Tiger Les Harris, 1987, 6000 miles since complete rebuilt, new top end, tyres, fantastic condition, tax & tested, lots of paper work, £5000 ono. Tel. 01494 474807. Bucks.

TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 1993 32,000 Miles. Ideal project, minor damage to fairing and tank, seat also requires a new cover. £750.

Tel. 01202 829167 or 07831 237999. Dorset.

TRIUMPH 3TA (21) 350cc, 1964, on Sorned, many recent parts, bottom ends, rings, battery, new carb, v tidy, easy start/runner, photo via phone, £2500 no offers Tel. 07941 473812. N Lincs.

TRIUIMPH DAYTONA 955i, 2003, 14,000, silver, 11 months MoT, good tyres and chain, some history, old MoTs, nice clean original condition, £2850 ono. Tel. 01942 790486. Gtr Man. TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE America dual 'Cannon' seat, tapered, perfect condition, £125. Tel. 01392 255397. Devon.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955i 2002, 51 reg, met silver/black, 55,900 miles, gentleman's Supersports bike, vgc, would also make an excellent trackday bike, redundancy forces sale, £1955. Tel. 07970 235358.

TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER yellow/black, 54 reg, 10,000 mileage, leather panniers, Sissy bar, short pipes, t&t, £3250 ono. Tel. Peter 01367 860444 eve. Glos.

TRIUMPH SPRINT RS W reg 2000, tax, MoT, clean reliable bike, tinted screen, Ventura rack, Triumph tank bag, £1295 ono.Tel. 07549 148358; 01354 680205.

Cambs.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955i 56, one owner, red, vgc, full s/h, Sorn, MoT, recent battery & tyres, not used for commuting, Scottoiler, d/bubble screen, rack, bar risers, tool kit, garaged, £1375 ono. Tel. Steve 07970 527841. Gtr London.

TRIUMPH T100 2003, 865cc, MoT, 3,300 miles, blue, immac, £2800 ono. Tel. 01446 790157.

Glam.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 TRIUMPH TIGER 900 good bike, few scuffs, £1350. Tel. 01379 853621 for details.. Norfolk.

TRIUMPH TIGER 955i 54 reg, silver, 13k, luggage, Scottoiler, c/stand, new tyre and battery, only selling for health reasons, t&t, nice condition, s/h, £3300. Tel. 07583 286075. Worcs.

VELOCETTE LE Mk 2, 1959, fully restored, beautiful condition, 11 months’ MoT and tax, £1300. Tel. 01539 725198. Cumbria.

VELOCETTE LE 192cc, 1950, foot gears, and start, 12v, flashers, luggage boxes, been stood, needs to get running, would p/x plus cash British bike, £800. Tel. 01772 330406. Lancs.

V-MAX TRIKE full power, 30k miles, registered 3-seater, s/s exhaust, petrol tank, rack, datatool alarm, immobiliser, excellent condition, custom paint, extras, 10 months' MoT, taxed, LED lights, mature owners only, £6000. Tel. 0773 128422. Kent.

WHEELIE RIDE for sale including Suzuki Bandit, for more info call, £6000.Tel. 07765 269220. Lincs.

YAMAHA 350 YPVS, 1991, fully faired model, black, silver decals, prefessionally restored, stunnng bike, must be seen, will have 12 months MoT, £2495. Tel. 01664 565778 or 07836 251850. Leics.

YAMAHA 535 red/silver, well maintained, 17,000 miles, 1996 reg, £1550 ono. Tel. 01582 881454. Bedfordshire.

YAMAHA CBF125 great little bike, garaged, both keys, user manual, mature owner, service history & alphadot kit, used for summer commuting, good condition but slight mark on tank plus small scuff on bar end, selling due to passing test and buying bigger bike, £1600 ono. Tel. 07884 002598. Derbyshire.

YAMAHA FAZER FZS 600 1998, red, 22k miles, vgc, t&t 2014, £1500. no offers Tel. 01524 33923. Lancs.

YAMAHA CYGNUS X 125, 2010, 1400 miles, t&t, excellent condition, £1600. Tel. 01684 296394.

Gloucs.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ900S, 1999, fsh, recent service, recent rear tyre, battery, engine bars, topbox, superb runner in vgc, must be one of the best around without doubt, £1395 no offers Tel. 07751 066492. Glamorgan.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ6S ABS, 2009, 09 plate, 5700 miles, full Yamaha service history, 12 months tax, 12 months MoT, one owner from new, sat nav power connection, viewing near Carmarthen town, £3500 ono. Tel. 07779 120163. Carmarthenshire.

YAMAHA FJ1200 3cv, 1989, 46,000 genuine miles, MoTs from 1992 to verify, MoT and tax, vgc, new battery, Krauser top box and panniers available, rideaway, £1495.Tel. 07957 867285. Staffs.

YAMAHA FZ1 FAZER 1000cc, 2008, Sports Tourer, very low 1800 miles, grey/black, ABS, t&t, half faired version, like new & hardly ridden, brand new Yuasa battery fitted, open to offers, £4600.Tel. 07866 622911. Glamorgan.

YAMAHA FZR600R needs nothing doing & rides like new, 15,000 miles, just had a full service platinum spark plugs, fully synthetic oil, K&N, air filter, also a fitted Yoshimura end can, on Sorn but will MoT, . Tel. 07967 255270.

West Yorkshire.

YAMAHA FZS FAZER 600, 2001, years MoT, six months tax, Spyball, alarm, heated grips, luggage rack, good condition, two keys, handbook, service book, £1195.

Tel. 07740 950074. Kent.

YAMAHA MAJESTY 180cc, good condition, new brakes, good tyres, £850 ono. Tel. 0754 7045115.

Merseyside.

YAMAHA R6 1100 miles on the clock, full s/h, new tyres, immac, MoT, taxed, too many extras to list, dry miles, and I had to think twice, £2800.Tel. 01229 462009.

Cumbria.

YAMAHA XS650 1977, owned 10 years, too heavy for me, £2750 ono. Tel. 079196 72390. Lancs.

YAMAHA RD350LC 4LO matching frame & engine numbers, original tool kit and handbook, 35,000 miles, all repainted, new tyres, sprockets, chain, battery, brake pads, seals on brakes oil pump, engine overhauled, runs like a dream, needs to be seen,.

Tel. Steve 07754 407270. Norfolk.

YAMAHA TDM900 10,000 miles, silver, tax & test, datatag, service history all for £2700. Tel. 07910 610087. Durham.

YAMAHA TX 500cc, reg 1975, imported from America, tax and full MoT, 8,300 miles, orange metallic, vgc, same owner for last 20 yrs, £2500 ono. Tel. 01789 841203. Warks.

YAMAHA XJ 900 Diversion, very popular shaft drive bike, 22,800 miles, long MoT and tax, good condition, desirable colour, Motad exhausts, Metzeler tyres, Haynes manual, some s/h,. Tel. 01923 461289. Herts.

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YAMAHA FZ6 600cc, 2004, 10,000 miles, one previous owner, garaged, new battery, new chain, two keys, small dent, £2100. Tel. 07956 503611. London.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV535 1996, 24,449 miles, two owners, not reg in UK, drove from Germany last month with temporary German plate numbers, small optical defects on engine, works perfect, needs an oil change in 500 miles, all papers including service log book available, £1100.Tel. 07932 867718. Lincs.

YAMAHA XJ6 2011, 58 miles only, many extras, better than new, you won’t be disappointed, £4200. 07786 107768. Wigan.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 57/2007, blue/white, 22k miles, recently serviced, inc new tyres, DID chain, brakes K&N filters, full Givi touring kit, loads of extras, too many to list. £4750 ono. Email: fb3333@ gmail.com Gtr London.

YAMAHA XT225 Serrow, 2003, very clean, no off road use, 5000 miles only, MoT and tax, £2500.

Tel. 07747 553575. Flintshire.

YAMAHA XVS 950 hardly used only 1200 miles from new, tax and serviced, outstanding example with Sissy bar, one owner immac cond, £5350. Tel. 07976 853336. W Mids.

YAMAHA YBR125 custom, 2011, 61 reg, 470 miles only, as new, still under warranty, MoT not required until next year, £1695. Tel. 07809 686645. Lancs.

YAMAHA YP 250 MAJESTY Red, low mileage, good condiiton, 2001, 11 months’ MoT, £800. Tel. 01256 389631; 07808 235038.

Hampshire.

YAMAHA XJR1300 2007,20,000, full service including K&N filters, new DID chain kit, tyres, brakes, full Givi touring kit, pipewerx stubby can, Renthal bars, Rentec engine bars, t&t, £4750 ono. Tel. 07445 933100. Dorset.

YAMAHA YQ50 Aerox, 2009 59 reg, fully derestricted, 11,000 km, full history, two owners from new, vgc, long t&t, recently serviced with new rear tyre, brake pads, belt & rollers, £1350 ono. Tel. 07742 503720. Devon.

YAMAHA XSV only 1800 dry miles, garaged since new, exc cond, extras include; chrome headlamp shroud, chrome indicator shrouds, chrome no plate holder. Tel. 07920 538415. Kent .

YAMAHA XT125 Malaguti 125 Enduro, Oct 2010, vgc, 2342 miles, tax Sept 13, ideal starter bike, complete & original, £995.

Tel. 07824 600247. Gtr Man.

YAMAHA YZF 1000 R1 X reg, red and white, superb cond, 38k, full MoT, Datatool alarm immob, datatag, Penske r/shock, crash bungs, grab rail, gear indicator, braided lines, £2850 ono. Tel. 07956 247779. Lincs.

YAMAHA 535 VIRAGO Under 1000 miles since new, great collector's bike, must be seen, £2650 ono. Tel. 07710 605604.

Angus.

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YAMAHA YZF R125 2010, 2,300 miles, full s/h, R&G tail tidy, Yamaha crush bobbins, just serviced. Tel. 07790 444048. London.

YAMAHA FJ 1200 1992, touring pack, 39k miles, R1 wheels, USD forks, new tyre Brembo brakes, new pads, fresh MoT, on sale, full Givi set, s/s Renegrade exhausts, £1495. Tel. 01384 823222; 07950 398750. W Mids.

YAMAHA FZR1000 E reg, 36,000 miles, MoT till Nov, no tax, needs some tlc to body work engine sound runs well, £800 ono. Honda CB750 FA, V reg, 80, 30,000 miles,MoT till june no tax, bought as a none runer now running needs further tlc not bad looking, £900 ono. Tel. 07770 933811.

Leeds.

YAMAHA RXS 100cc, 1996, red, only 3k miles from new, tax/MoT, this bike is 100 percent like new, £895. Tel. 01371 875937. Essex.

YAMAHA TDM 900 2003, 18k, high screen, centre stand and top box, t&t, owned last 6 years, good condition, £2600. Tel. 01594 562991. Glos.

YAMAHA TX 500cc, imported from America, tax and full MoT, 8,300 miles, orange metallic, vgc, same owner for last 20 yrs, £2500 ono. Tel. 01789 841203.

Warks.

YAMAHA V-MAX 1200 Full power, 14k miles, Sorned, used on sidecar need forks, front wheel to complete, 1999, some spares, £1500.

Tel. 01234 822074. Bedford.

YAMAHA XJ 900F 1989, three owners, 31k miles, tool kit, handbook, old MoTs, good condition, full MoT, £595 ono. Tel. 07966 516893. Derbys.

YAMAHA YZF 125 2008, immaculate, black/silver, new tyres, MoT, no tax, 19k miles, one owner, very well maintained, bigger bike forces sale, this bike will not disappoint, £2000 ono. Tel. 07805 706432. Lancs.

Parts For sale ALUMINIUM TANK with aluminium screw on breather with tap, no dents, looks like new, early 70s Motox, £140 ono. Tel. 01226 204523. S Yorks.

AMAL MK 2 CONCENTRICS One pair 30mm (T140V?) £60; one pair brand new AP Lockheed dual piston (40mm) magnesium calipers, £120; both of these have been on the shelf for 30 years.Tel. 0790 4506011. Email: I-m. innocent@hotmail.co.uk BANDIT 1250/650 standard end can, rear light assembly, brake and clutch levers, chainguard and exhaust hanger bracket, £250. or will seperate. Tel. 07748 253229.

Suffolk.

BEOWULF RAD COVER Stainless steel for Suzuki Bandit GSF 1250, £40 ono. Tel. 7894078815. Notts.

BMW 1200 GS Akropovic end can, as new, bargain £250. Tel. 01942 884775. Man. BMW 1200 GS Remus stainless steel exhaust can, black, as new, all fittings, £250. Tel. 07771 807042. Lancs.

BMW BOXER full fairing, needs repaint, £65; Boxer R80 seat, needs recover, superb base and foam, £40; wanted R100RT seat or good base and foam. Tel. 01204 574813. Lancs.

BMW GS (DAKAR) 650 04, genuine full stainless steel exhaust system, as new, with metal mule rack and new visor, £750 ono.Tel. 01766 238358. Gwynedd.

BMW K75S sump cover, air filter, Ferodo brake pads 3 sets, clear screen, £65. the lot Tel. 01543 376100. West Midlands.

BMW SCREEN for K100LT £30.

Pair old Midland pannier frames, fold down bottoms £45. New Amal concentric carb R930/300 £50. Pair oval metal stamped AJS tank badges £20. AJS H/WT front wheel spindle, used £30 postage extra. Tel. 01291 622123. Glos.

CARB BALANCER Mercury for twin cylinder made by Morgan offers over £25.Tel. 01483 279896.

Surrey.

COMMANDO MK III spares, outer c/case, needs small repair, £35; seats, Roadster and Interstate, £50 ea; Roadster grab rail, £18; alloy adaptor plate for racing caliper, £18; seat (pre-Mk III), lowered for rider, vgc, £70.Tel. 01772 783774. Lancs.

DORSODURO 750 arrow cans, titanian carbon, £250. Gel seat, £65; tail tidy (evotech), £30. DPM race levers, £25, all mint. Sprockets 15-48, 3000 miles, £25 pair, not on sale in UK, clocks new O miles, £250. Tel. 01744 895863.

Lancs.

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

FAIRING 50s/60s Dolphin type, with various fittings would suit Special etc, £45. Tel. 01772 769539. Lancs.

FRONT AND REAR BIKE STANDS £10 each; Pro-lift, hydraulic bike lift, £45. Tel. 01924 496314 eves.

W Yorks.

FZR 600 3HE, XJ 600 Kawasaki GT750, SR125, will post, Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

GENUINE BMW R80 Mono-lever, clear handlebar, windshield, cost new £268, excellent condition, £125; will post. Tel. 01902 331807. Wooton.

GIVI MONORACK BRACKETS for top box to fit Honda Hornet, year's 1998-2002, perfect condition, no scratches or rust, with all fittings, £25 ono; will post or buyer collects. Tel. 01582 601467. Beds.

GIVI MONO-RACK VTR Firestorm, £40; bar risers, VTR Firestorm, £50; low adjustable foot pegs Firestorm, £45; SW Motec rack, CB 1300S, £20; exhaust system wanted, 1988, XJ 900S. £40. Tel. 07783 422296; 0121 5025083. W Mids.

GIVI PANNIER RACKS and boxes and carrier to fit Kawasaki W800, in very good condition, £190; also Givi screen, Universal, was on W800, £30. Tel. 01228 560502.

Cumbria.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Mustang comfy seat, £75. New Hagon custom rear shocks and progressive front fork springs with oil all to fit XL models from 1982 onwards cast £270, except £200. Tel. 01424 460911. Hastings.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sundowner dual seat to fit Speedster (was on 2001 bike), superb condition, true comfort for rider & pillion, (new cost approx £230), £80. Tel. 01962 853718. Hampshire.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sundowner deep bucket seat, fits 06-later dyna models, excellent condition, £175. Tel. 07704 341448. Beds.

HARLEY SEAT 093977 and sissy bar and brackets, £20. for quick sale Tel. 01923 240458. Herts.

HONDA BLACKBIRD Rentec sports rack, black, vc, £40. Delkevic cans, road legal, vgc, £150 Tel. 07880 977343. Wales.

HONDA CB 550 engine, £150; CX 650 Euro carbs, NTV/Transalp 600/650 engines, £150 each; NTV 650 spares, full rear end wheel/swinging arm, ideal for shaftie projected, CG 125 parts, CB250/400 dream tank, CB 750K forks/yokes, calipers, CB 250F jade 4 cyl parts, mono shock model. Tel. 07954 248611.

Durham.

HONDA CBR 600RR 2005, items: black seat cowl, £65; tinted screen, £30; matching Baglux black/grey tank base, £38; Honda U-lock, £45; all vgc. Tel. 0208 8684740. Gtr London.

HONDA CBR600F 2012 Givi monorack with M5, topbox, plate and PLX1102, pannier brackets with nuts and bolts, £110. Honda Fireblade 2008, genuine gel comfort seat, £115. Tel. 02476 403243. Coventry.

HONDA CX500E 1978, breaking for spares, Tel. 0115 9733684.

Notts.

HONDA FIREBLADE 98 model, original exhaust can, all good, £120. Tel. John 07976 806016.

West Midlands.

HONDA GL 1100 Goldwing wheels, fairing, top boxes, carrier etc free to a good home, Tel. 01661 843120. Northumberland.

HONDA NS 400R Tuned barrels, not DIY, bottom gutted pipes, £700; Ducati 400SS most parts available, Yamaha FZR 400 1WG parts, Suzuki GSXR 400 early clocks, T250 engine, Tel. 01283 509381. Staffs.

HONDA NSR MC16 engine parts, bodywork, electrics, Honda TL250 engine, £350; Ducati 400SS, engine, bodywork, electrics, seat, carbs, Suzuki GSXR 400 clocks, Early, Yamaha 400, 1WG parts, NS400 parts, Tel. 781604380.

Staffs.

HONDA VFR 1200F Genuine monorail carrier, top box and plate, Candy prom red, mint condition with two non-code keys, also Honda hugger, mint, £365. complete Tel. 079350 74259. Clwyd.

HONDA VFR 800 Vetec A9 Baglux tank cover,Winberry, as new, mint, also Mr A tint d/bubble screen, crash bungs, headlight covers and Haynes manual, will split items.

Tel. 079350 74259. Clwyd.

HONDA VFR 800 Fi 800cc, Micron, carbon fibre silencers and connecting pipe, clamp etc, £50 ono. Tel. 0121 4433024. W Mids.

HONDA XL650 Transalp, MRA screen with adjustable spoiler for height and angle, grey/smoke tint, TUV standard, used but in good condition, uses original fixings. £35. Tel. 01494 716302. Bucks.

IXS SKAR leather Gortex motorcycle trousers, unworn Xmas present, size 38-40 (Euros 58), £100 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815.

Notts.

KAWASAKI KLE500 lowering kit, lowers bike by 60mm, brand new, still boxed, £30. Tel. 01296 425095. Buckinghamshire.

KAWASAKI PETROL TANK ZX9R, exc cond, £45; complete exhaust system including silencers, offers; Puch 125 trials engine with carb, taken out of a 'Dalesman', Early 70s, unused since, Offers. Tel. 07811 060547. Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZRX1100/1200 Scorpion end can with removable baffle, good condition, £60. Tel. 07775 908551 or 01384 821648.

West Midlands.

KAWASAKI ZX9R early model head, complete, £25; crank + shells, £25; gear cluster, £20' ign pickups, £15 plus more all ono.

Tel. 01424 425390. East Sussex.

KAWASAKI ZX9R 1998, bottom yoke, £5; top fairing bracket, £5; engine side cases, £5 each; water pump, £5; starter motor, £5; petrol tank, £45 (green); all excellent condition. Tel. 07811 060547.

Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZX9R 1998, mirrors, £5; levers, complete, £5 each; Cambox cams, head complete, all in very good condition (gearbox decided to change gear itself), crank barrels, pistons, crankcases, all cheap. Tel. 07811 060547. Staffs.

KAWASAKI ZZR 600 Clymer maintenance manual, 19901997, £30; Scottoiler, new, boxed, Universal kit, £45; front fender with fender extender, requires small repair, £25; all collect or plus p&p. Tel. 01302 340181. S Yorks.

LUCAS TWIN MAGNETO excellent, £180; auto advance unit, £50; BTH twin magneto, excellent, £150; auto advance unit, £50; BTH fibre gear, £28; Lucas single magneto/dynamo new, £180. Tel. 0208 8944704. Twickenham.

MOTO GUZZI Le Mans, Mk 3 petrol tank, etc, perfect, £300.Tel. 01268 710946; 07833 906288.

Essex.

MOTORCYCLE TRAILER for sale, very strong & well made, loading ramps, lighting board, new tyres/bearings, spare wheel, will easily transport large heavy motorcycles, £170 ovno. Tel. 07732 125886. Lincs.

MRA VARIO SCREEN for CBF 1000A (08), used but in original packing, excellent condition. £65. collect or may be possible to deliver if not too far. Tel. 07968 267154. Surrey.

MT01 59 reg, brand new, unused pair of standard silencers and manifold, bargain, £300. Tel. 07814 621967. Berks.

MZ ETZ SAXON FUN 250cc, ETZ engine, complete, needs piston and rings, also complete front suspension with Lockley tank and other bits, £75; also MZ TS 250 carb, £15.Tel. Bob 01604 846238 eves. Northampton.

OXFORD OVER GRIPS carbon heated, never used, £40; Kaoko cruise control to fit Suzuki Burgman 650, £40. Tel. 07927 120558. Suffolk.

PAV 41 motorbike trailer, completely overhauled. Tel. 07232 16885. Gtr Man. R & G AERO CRASH PROTECTORS c/w all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT, (faired version), £95 ono. Tel. 0789 4078815. Notts.

RUSH SLASH CUT slip-on pipes for Harley Fat Bob or Boy, exc condition, £100; top box mount plate for Suzuki V-Strom, £15.Tel. 079460 24647; 0151 2578093.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 silencer and hugger, good condition, £60. for both Tel. 07801 298132. Scotland.

SUZUKI GSX 1300R helibar handle bar risers, fit 08 onwards with instructions. £70 + p&p. Tel. 07775 707253. Northumberland.

SUZUKI GSX 750ES fairing/frame and belly pan, GSXR 250 petrol tank, TDM 850 petrol tank, GPZ 400 AC-86 petrol tank, GPZ 550 H2/Z550F petrol tank 82-85, Hyosung 125 cruise 04 forks/yokes front/rear wheel and odds and sods, Aprilia 600 Turang fairing/side panels, RF 900 bodywork.Tel. 07954 248611. Durham.

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

Wales.

SUZUKI GZ 125 Marauder GN 125 parts Yamaha XJ 600 FZR 600 3HE parts, will post, Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

SUZUKI MARAUDER 125 selling as parts, will post at cost, Tel. 7770987038. Suffolk.

SUZUKI RM 250 mono shock parts, early model petrol tank/seat/front wheel, side panel, radiator c/cover, swinging arm,

Suzuki 400 Bandit engine/spares, GSX 750F headlamp/frame/ clocks and side panels 87, GT125/250 spares, GT 250 engine, £200; wheels, exhausts, yokes. Tel. 07954 248611.

Durham.

SUZUKI SV 650i K4-K7 Standard silencer, unmarked condition, removed A7, 1k miles, offers invited, Moto Guzzi sports silencers for 750 Breva, not marked road use, can SMS photos, excellent condition, Offers Tel. 079299 10974.

W Mids/Worcs.

SUZUKI T500 SPARES crank bearings, g/box parts, racing cutaway clutch cover. Meriden Triumph 650 UC timing case, oil pump. Unused Honda 50 recon crank, SS 50 Haynes manual and other small Honda engine parts.

Tel. 01642 560795. Durham.

TANK COVER for a Suzuki GSX1400, perfect condition, hardly used, £70. #NAME? Tel. 01875 835705. Scottish Borders.

TRIUMPH AMERICA 05 exhaust silencers, new condition, £200.

Tel. 07515 641716. Essex.

TRIUMPH SPRINT GT 1050 genuine Triumph, blue top box including power socket and wiring, back rest pad and sliding carriage plate, £200. Tel. 02476 403243.

Coventry.

TRIUMPH T100 BONNEVILLE pair of after sales silencers, as new, with jets, still in original box, sounds like the 60s, £125. Tel. 07973 721198 or 01274 270301.

W Yorks.

TRIUMPH TELESCOPIC FORKS 1950s, £260; new original front mudguard, £300; Triumph T140 1974/5, original pair silencers, £120; Triumph speedometer, 120mph, £138. Tel. 0208 8944704. Twickenham.

ULTIMATE ST1300 Pan European registration ST13OOA held on retention certificate, £999. open to offers Tel. Malcolm on 07703 941177. Tyne & Wear.

VILLIERS PARTS 6E/8E bottom ends, cranks, rods, cases 3+4 speed boxes, clutches, heads, barrel, flywheel, primary covers, carbs, air cleaners, f/wheel cover, sell as one lot, £175. Tel. 01883 623049. Surrey.

XJ900S DIVERSION brand new, never used pair of discs, still in the packaging, by Kagizume plus new set of pads by Kyoto, £100. inc p&p. Cheshire. derekwarden52@ hotmail.co.uk YAMAHA DIVERSION 600cc parts: carbs, engine internals, electrics, screen, fairing frame, brake calipers, master cylinders, mirrors, foot pegs, cables, indicators, rear mudguard, side panels & tail piece, + other parts, the lot, £80 or sell separate. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA FJR1200 2004, tall screen 48cm high, slight flip up deflects wind and rain, clear, supplied by the FJR Owners Club, used but in good condition, uses original fixings. £35. Tel. 01494 716302. Bucks.

YAMAHA FJR1300 2004, std screen 43cm high, clear, used but in good condition, uses original fixings, £20. Tel. 01494 716302.

Bucks.

YAMAHA FZR 600 3HE ER5, XJ 600 parts, Tel. 07770 987038.

Suffolk.

YAMAHA XJR 1300 Givi mono rack, as new, £60; also rack for Triumph Thunderbird chrome Rennetec two weeks old, £60.Tel. 01629 583267; 07876 491712.

Derbys.

YAMAHA XS650 Carb conversion, pair 32mm Dellortos, highly tuneable, jetted for Yamaha XS650, complete with inlet manifolds, excellent condition, collect Bath, Bucks or Cardiff, will post, £140. Tel. 07788 442155. Somerset.

Wanted AGED GENT seeking 1940s/ 1950s, 500cc/650cc motorcycle, must be good mechanically as non mechanic, just to use for small runs, cash between £2000-£2,500. Tel. 01493 663070. Norfolk.

AMBASSADOR, JAMES FB, BSA, 2 stroke, must be cheap or donated, anything considered up to 1974. Tel. 0151 3343991.

Cheshire.

ANY BIKE WANTED (British), real rough project for old fogey to rebuild, prefer 1920-30s,Tel. 01978 842668. Clywd.

BELSTAFF WANTED wax cotton jacket/suit, trials or road, any condition, will collect or pay postage.

Tel. 01432 353313 or 07989 448418. Hertfordshire.

BMW WANTED: R51 or other 1930stwin, project or runner, any condition, have (if interested) Norton Cammey and Sunbeam Mods for exchange, p/x, Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

EXCHANGE TRIUMPH pre unit petrol tank, 1957 onwards, for similar tank for a 1954/5 onwards Triumph pre unit, also have a Duplex 650 Nacelle top would like to swop for 1955 5T top. Tel. mobile 07443 438187. Sheffield.

GARELLI STEP-THRU 50cc, late model for aged gentleman or why? no longer able to get leg over, Tel. 01543 504967. Staffs.

HAYNES MANUAL for Honda CB77, 1964. Tel. 0141 5692155.

Lanarkshire.

HINGED FUEL FILLER LID 1979 Honda CM400T Tel. 01285 659376. Glos.

HONDA CB 200 centre stand, with rear brake equipment and spindle, complete handlebars with all switches and clutch, front brake levers, Haynes workshop manual, Kawasaki EN model, Tel. 02476 335966. W Mids.

HONDA EXPRESS back wheel, Tel. 01423 520391; 07708 884559. N Yorks.

HONDA FIREBLADE Pre 2000 wanted by mature enthusiast must be in pristine condition and low mileage, preferably within East Anglia but will travel for exceptional bike in standard condition. Tel. 07931 432921. Suffolk.

HONDA NC30 RWB preferably must be in good order, also any RVF/NC35 spares, mature rider scaling down to smaller bikes, cash waiting. Tel. 07931 432921.

Suffolk.

HONDA XBR 500 with low mileage, cash waiting; also workshop manual wanted. Tel. 01246 200842; 07935 175649. Derbys.

JAP CRUISER OR RETRO LATE 70S muscle bike, prefer Z1000/XS1100/Z1300, cash waiting for right bike, must be good condition. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

KAWASAKI GPZ1100 1983, workshop manual wanted also rear mudguard and tail piece, may consider other spares. Tel. 07941 430617. Worcs.

KAWASAKI Z650 project anything considered non-runner, shed find etc, cash waiting, will travel reasonable distance. Tel. 01522 827509. Lincs.

LADIES JACKET size medium, waterproof and re-enforced, please text details, price condition, postage cost etc, buyer unable due to operation to speak direct.Tel. 07790 512582. Shropshire.

NSU QUICKLY and autocycles, Cycle master winged wheel etc, also parts. Tel. 07790 168224.

Coventry.

PETROL PUMP COLLECTOR looking for a forecourt petrol pump in any condition, text me a photo or call me. Tel. 07980 360216 evenings.West Midlands.

SUZUKI DR 350 WANTED ideally with electric start, but kick start is fine, ready to go or a project, must have V5, preferably within Warks/Oxford area. Tel. 07794 804198. Warwick.

SUZUKI GP 125 WANTED late 1980s disc brake model, N model with electronic ignition if possible.

Tel. 01202 427222.

Bournemouth.

SUZUKI GS500/SV650 Enfield 350/500, excellent condition, low mileage preferred, any model or similar considered; also Honda CBF 250/500, cash waiting, private buyer, any offers appreciated. Tel. Andy 07929 910974 anytime. W Mids/Worcs.

SUZUKI KATANA 1983, 650cc petrol tank + any other bits. Tel. 01865 739112. Oxford.

TRIUMPH OR HARLEY DAVIDSON jacket, 2 x L size required, must be good condition, cash waiting, also require T-shirts the same size. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

WANTED FOR Kawasaki Z400 1977, British, one or two original unused diaphragms for carburettor part no. 16126/1042. Tel. 01772 335748. Lancs.

WANTED FRONT COMSTAR wheel of a CB750A hondamatic, must be straight and if poss with disc brake and spindle.Tel. 01617 666353. Lancs.

WANTED SERVICE MANUAL for Yamaha XT 250, 1982, manual for Yamaha 650cc Twins, 1970-78, £10. inc post Tel. 07919 672390.

Wigan.

WANTED REAR CHROME RACK for Triumph Bonneville T100, 2008, must be as new condition, Tel. 0116 2402726. Leics.

WANTED SHARK VISOR part number VZ 32, clear if possible.

Tel. 01425 617249. Hampshire.

WANTED TRIUMPH TR6 Pre OIF Civy or ex-police, any condition considered, also 5TA, same details. Tel. 0151 259 1596. Liverpool.

WUYANG WY125-16C Honda CG 125 replica, ignition switch, steering lock and all locks with keys or complete, non-runner, also Suzuki LT50 Quad factory manual, Tel. 01684 871243. Mid Glam, S Wales.

XS 650 ETC Twin req: Swap/exchange for Jaguar XJ8 MoT July 14, tax Sept 13, vgc, must see £1500. or swap for vgc bike! Try me. Tel. 07806 459236. Glos.

YAMAHA DT250MX frame, 1977, with V5 wanted, condition not important, complete bike considered, 1977 DT400MX considered also, cash waiting. Tel. 01652 688681. Lincs.

YAMAHA TDR 250 Tailpiece and screen workshop manual, may swap RG125 Pepsi Gamma for spares, Cagiva 125 Elephant, 1987, frame V5 or full bike, Cagiva 125 Freccia 1988-90, all parts wanted. Moto Guzzi V50 starter motor wanted, Tel. 07954 248611. Durham.

YAMAHA T-MAX 500 rear carrier, tool kit, workshop manual wanted. 079460 88771. S Yorks.

Parts Wanted FRONT MUDGUARD WANTED for 1981 Honda Benly 200cc. Tel. 01626 366474. Devon.

SCREEN WANTED for Honda VT750S, 2010, bikini style, also crashed or damaged bike, any condition Tel. John on 01482 896319 or 07788 453318. E Riding of Yorks.

WANTED FOR YAMAHA XJ900 Division all four indicators and luggage rack , Tel. 07976 971302. W Yorks. Rosko45@btinternet. com YAMAHA XS 400 1983 mono shock, rear carrier wanted. Tel. Malcolm 01264 350439.Andover.

Miscellaneous ABBA MOTORCYCLE STAND for Triumph Tiger 1050, good condition, little used, ideal for Tigers with no centre stand. Tel. 0121 7067069. West Midlands.

AIR SEAT CUSHION (similar to Air Hawk), cost £40 sell for £20. inc p&p Tel. 07847 407463.

Northamptonshire.

BANDIT 1250SA black Baglux tank harness, as new, £45 + p&p; d/b tinted screen as new, £20 + p&p. Tel. 07775 707253.

Northumberland.

BLACK LEATHERS period suits, 5ft 6in-ish, 10 stone, £90 and £50; also original Osprey books, Guzzi singles, Gilera early Yamaha Twins, Honda plus The Scott best between 5-8 evenings.Tel. 01457 853811. Derbys.

BOOKS FOR SALE: inc CBG, Classic bike, Classic M/c, Real Classic, 100+ inc Classic Mechanics, £1 each or job lots; Haynes CB900 + XS750 wanted for Commando L/Range p/tank (steel), why? Tel. 01772 783774.

Lancs.

BRANDO STYLE leather jacket, small, good condition. £50. Tel. 07586 446585. Northants. simonlights@aol.com BUFFALO BIKE JACKET red/ black, size L, worn 3 times, £60 ono; Richa unisex leather bike trousers, size 20, worn twice, £60 ono. Tel. 01924 829075. W Yorks.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEDAN 1992, auto, white with matching leather, taxed and MoT 2014, 69k miles, history, very economical, smooth V8 motor, luxury without cost, well maintained, £3995 p/x large Jap Cruiser, why? Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

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