Motor Cycle Monthly - August 2014 - Full Edition

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The UK’s most inspirational riders

Carli Ann Smith meets the team at The Bike Experience and discovers some incredible stories.

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IT’S EASY to take riding for granted, but many disabled motorcyclists can end up believing that biking is a thing of the past. It doesn’t have to be.

In April 2011, The Bike Experience (www.tbex.co.uk) was formed by paralympian Talan Skeels-Piggins, along with his friend Russ O’Neil to teach disabled riders how to ride again in a safe environment. The idea was born after Talan was paralysed from the chest down, thinking he’d be unable to ride again. Eight years later, Talan was racing bikes, and wanted to teach others to rediscover the joy of riding on two-wheels too.

Since starting the project, it’s become a registered charity and has helped nearly 100 disabled motorcyclists get back on, with many now taking part on track days or riding on the road.

Modified machines

There are currently four bikes on the fleet – each specially modified – including a Suzuki SV650, a GSXR 600 and two Aprilia Manas. Having this range means that there’s always a suitable machine that a participant can use, no matter their disability.

“The modifications are done by trial and error to find what works and what doesn’t. We minimise what we do to the bike so that we can make people as independent as possible,” said Talan.

The GSX-R600 was the bike of choice for Mark Ormrod, former Royal Marines Commando, who, incredibly, has learnt to ride using just his left arm with the help of TBEX. Mark lost both his legs above the knee, and his right arm after stepping on an improvised explosive device on Christmas Eve 2007 during a foot patrol in Afghanistan. In a coma for three days, and after months of intensive rehabilitation he was given prosthetic limbs. The horrific injuries Mark sustained changed his life, but he was determined they wouldn’t define it…

Within a day, Mark was riding the GSX-R incredibly fast at Silverstone: he changed gear via two buttons on the left handlebar, which shared space with the throttle, clutch and front brake. The pegs were modified using bicycle toe clips and Velcro to stop Mark’s feet from slipping out.

You can watch a video of Mark’s incredible achievement at MoreBikes.co.uk: just search on the homepage for ‘TBEX’ or scan the QR code with your smartphone.

For riders who are unable to put their feet down when they stop, a twoperson launch crew supports the bike and prevents it from toppling over.

Simon Thompson, 25, from Southampton is currently training to be an instructor with The Bike Experience: “I’ve been riding for three years, although only two months of that was on the road. I’m paralysed from the belly button down, but Talan happened to be visiting the centre where I was undergoing rehabilitation… 10 months later I was back on a bike. I doubt I still would have done it without Talan and The Bike Experience. By being an instructor, I can give people the same freedom. It’s a fantastic thing to be involved in… it’s great to see people’s faces when they ride again.”

Paul Williams, from Doncaster, lost his right leg nine years ago, but that wasn’t going to stop him from getting

back on to two wheels, “I didn’t think I’d be riding round like I have been today. I’m hooked – I’ve already got another session booked next month.

When bikes are in your system, they never leave.”

Get involved

Everyone is a volunteer and the charity is run purely on donations. If you want to get help, make a donation, or simply want more information then check out www.tbex.co.uk

4 NEWS Free motorcycle training available CAERPHILLY County Borough Council is offering free courses in an effort to reduce motorcycle casualties in the area and enhance the safety of each rider by increasing their hazard awareness on the road.

Scooter Smart is a one day course aimed at post CBT riders who haven’t undertaken further training and is suitable for any riders of bikes up to 125cc.

Commuter Safe is a one day course aimed at riders of bikes below 600cc who mainly use their bike for commuting to work or college.

The courses, delivered by a former police traffic officer, are free to attend and are funded by the Welsh Government.

If you would like to participate or want any more information, contact Jessica Carter in the road safety team on 01495 235078.

Motorbike robbers lose own motorbike!

WHEN a group of robbers stole a motorcycle from a man in Jakarta, Indonesia, they made a fatal error… by forgetting to take their own bike with them!

The four robbers arrived on three bikes before forcing the man to give up his bike. They then sped away on three bikes… apparently unaware they left one of their own bikes at the scene of the crime.

The victim took the bike to the local police to track down the robbers, who now face up to seven years in prison.

Win a Triumph tune-up and Pirelli tyres WORLD renowned Triumph tuning specialist T3 Racing has been running the Triumph Triple Challenge race series for eight years, and winning Supersport Championships at the same time.

Using its experience for all things ‘Triple’ the company can take your machine and give it extra power, torque and clean up its power delivery with some simple modifications.

Here at MCM, we’re offering the chance for one lucky Triumph 675 owner to have their bike professionally set up by the experts to produce more power (it’ll still be road legal), and to be shod with a pair of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres.

The tuning shop, based near Brands Hatch in Kent, will spread its magic on one lucky reader’s Triumph 675 for free and throw in the latest cutting edge Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres at the same time! The changes are made to the exhaust system, fuel injection and everything is then set up on the dyno rolling road.

The latest Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres are similar to those used in the Triumph and British Supersport series so their grip levels for trackdays and fast road use is unsurpassed.

To find out what T3 Racing can do for your Triumph, visit www.t3racing.co.uk or call 01732 886479 Closing date: August 18, 2014

To enter, go to MoreBikes.co.uk/competitions

New arrivals for Yamaha’s MT family SINCE the announcement of the MT-09 in June 2013, Yamaha has added five models to the MT family, the Street Tracker being the latest.

Built around the same engine and chassis, the scrambler-inspired bike features a matt finish to the frame and bodywork, a short carbon front fender with aluminium stays and a new aluminium front number plate to accentuate the ‘track bike’ image and offer additional upper body wind protection. It’s also fitted with knee grips on the fuel tank and a twotone seat.

It’s expected to hit dealers from the middle of August and is priced from £7899.

You can experience the full MT family at one of the fantastic MT

Tours, running throughout the UK. The roadshow will be at the Scottish show (see page 25), as well as Dorking; the National Motorcyle Museum and Manchester. For more info, go to www.MoreBikes.co.uk and search for ‘MT Tour’.

Scottoiler Kawasaki kit Pipe Werx exhaust for NC700

SCOTTOILER is offering a vacuum operated chain oiler designed to fit on all modern Kawasaki motorcycles.

It is designed to save time, money and hassle on the usual chain care ritual.

Includes installation parts and the Kawasaki colour scheme adds to the personalisation of your bike and ensures discreet installation. £94.75 | www.scottoiler.com | 0141 955 1100.

THIRTY different combinations of shape and finish of Pipe Werx exhaust are now available to fit Honda’s NC700X/NC700S. The cans are streetlegal with a removable baffle, and no fuelling adjustments are needed, saving up to 2.1kg in weight on the OE part.

From £160 | www.pipewerx.com | 01704 895252

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MORE riders want to give off-road riding a try

THE Motorcycle Off-Road Experience (MORE) saw hundreds of riders trying dirt bikes for the first time at the AMCA’s (Amateur Motor Cycle Association) Bevercotes motocross track.

The figures are still being compiled for the 400 people who attended, riding bikes from Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and KTM, but the same event last year saw a huge 97% saying they wanted to do more off-road riding.

Mark Baker, who rode a KTM Freeride 350: “I’ve had a licence over 30 years, and got back into riding in October last year when my son got a 125. Some friends go greenlaning, but I wasn’t very confident, so my lad booked us on this, and I’m glad he did – it’s awesome!”

Chris Moody said: “It was brilliant – one of the best things

I’ve ever done on two wheels. Getting that bit of air… wow.

I’ve never ridden off-road before, but that brings so much smiling. My face is aching!”

It’s not just bikers trying a different style of riding – Andrew Davies had never ridden a bike at all before: “I got on brilliant… my first time on a bike and I learnt on a 250.

Using the gears, I didn’t drop it once. I would love to ride a motorbike again.”

Keep an eye on www.MoreBikes.co.uk for announcements of the next Motorcycle Off-Road Experience, and check out our feature on page 33. The International Dirt Bike Show kicks off at Stoneleigh Park on October 30, so come along to see what it’s all about www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk. Photo: ActionSport.co.uk

Meet Marquez and Pedrosa for just £3

Ariel confirms new Ace

THE manufacturer of the Atom sports car, Ariel, has announced the Ace – its first bike in almost 50 years.

The company expects to build 100-150 machines each year at the Somerset factory, with orders already being taken for the first production run at the start of 2015.

Using a 1237cc V4 Honda VFR engine (with or without the automatic Dual Clutch Transmission), the bike will be tailored to each customer’s requirements, offering them everything from a low-riding cruiser to a naked or even super-sports bike.

“The first photos show just two different possibilities of specification for the bike,” said Simon Saunders, director of Ariel, “but the combinations are nearly endless, and we plan to continue to add further options in the future. Once we understand what a customer wants, whatever it is, we can build the bike they need.”

Sections of the frame are machined from solid billets of aluminium (which takes over 70 hours) before being welded and anodised in a choice of colours. The head angle can be tuned using interchangeable eccentric bearing holders, and can be altered when the bike is serviced.

Each bike will be handbuilt by just one Ariel technical in an individual bay, with prices starting at around £20,000. Owners will be able to return their machines to the factory, where upgrades, modifications and new options can be fitted to change a bike whenever they want.

For more images, and the full story go to www.MoreBikes.co.uk and search for ‘Ariel Ace’.

RIDERS for Health has teamed up with MotoGP to offer two fans the chance to meet Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa at the British MotoGP at Silverstone, as part of a VIP weekend on August 28-31.

For just £3 MotoGP fans can enter the prize draw to win. And if meeting two legends of MotoGP wasn’t enough the dream prize also includes: ■ Grid passes for the start of the race on Sunday ■ A pair of exclusive paddock passes for the whole MotoGP weekend ■ Hospitality with Repsol Honda throughout the weekend ■ Behind-the-scenes access to the Riders for Health Day of Champions ■ Travel and four nights’ luxury accommodation.

The competition runs for eight weeks until Sunday, August 10, and entry starts at just £3, but the more you donate the more chances you have to win the grand prize! Anyone who donates £50 will receive a

It’s a musical Triumph for The Wholls UP-AND-coming band The Wholls are scheduled to perform at the Triumph Live Festival on July 12. The band, who have been working with Hard-Fi, have been hotly tipped by NME, and their unique sound which has been described as “urban crossover magnificence” is “as compelling as its exceptional high octane performances so far have proved”.

The band recently played at the Triumph Live Local event in Birmingham. Lisa Stanway from Defcon 2 Records says of the Wholls: “Once in a while a band comes along that defines their generation… The Wholls are on that very exclusive list”.

Speeding fines could increase to £10,000 specially designed T-shirt, every £125 donation will receive an exclusive print by renowned MotoGP photographer Scott Jones, and those who donate £250 will receive a signed photo of one of the stars of MotoGP. All of the money raised from the MotoGP prize draw will help Riders for Health ensure health workers in Africa have access to reliable, well maintained motorcycles and ambulance so that they can continue to transform health care for 14 million people.

To find out more and for your chance to win the VIP MotoGP weekend to Silverstone, visit www.prizeo.com/MotoGP

FINES for speeding and other offences could be increased to £10,000 under proposals being considered by the Government.

Justice Minister Jeremy Wright said financial penalties “set at the right level” were an effective punishment for offenders, adding: “Magistrates are the cornerstone of our justice system and these changes will provide them with greater powers to deal with the day-to-day offences that impact their local communities.”

Rupert Lipton, director of the National Motorists Action Group, described the proposals as “disproportionate and draconian”.

The maximum fine for riding without a helmet could increase from £500 to £2000.

6 NEWS Limited edition Joey Dunlop Arai on offer ARAI is now offering the most authentic Joey Dunlop replica helmet – produced using the actual design and sponsors from 1985.

During the 1985 IoM TT, Joey had three first place finishes in the Junior, Formula 1 and Senior. He also had three first places at the Ulster GP and two at the NW200 within the same year.

The design features the Northern Irish radio station DownTown Radio, who sponsored Joey during 1985 and had the station logo on the side of his iconic yellow/black helmet. Only 305 will be available from Crossan Motorcycles (The Visor Shop), and will come with a sticker and certificate signed by Linda Dunlop.

Rukka Rytmi leather gloves

RUKKA has made some new leather gloves featuring integrated protection on the knuckles, and PVC studs on the palms for increased grip. The touchscreen fingertips of the Rytmi allow you to use phones and all GPS systems without taking them off. £89.99 | www.tranam.co.uk | 01425 620580

Could you help the blood bikers?

A TWO-WHEELED emergency service that ferries vital medical supplies across an East Midlands county is looking for new volunteers to help it expand.

The Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS) is becoming well known for helping to save lives.

Three of the county’s main hospitals – Lincoln, Boston and Grantham – rely on the charity’s volunteers, who guarantee pick-up within the hour.

“Commercial couriers or taxis just can’t offer that kind of reliability,” says charity treasurer and bike rider Martin Wright. “Plus, they can be expensive, whereas we offer a completely free service.”

Operating from 7pm on Friday until 7am on Monday, the group covers the hours when the NHS’s own couriers are unavailable. All it takes is a phone call for the bikers to deliver anything from blood and medication to test results and X-rays.

“We currently pick up from Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals, but we’ll drop off anywhere we’re asked to – sometimes as far afield as Leeds or Sheffield,” says Martin.

Since it was set up in April 2013, LEBBS has also carried out more than 150 deliveries, and now has 80 volunteers to its name.

But their goal is always to do more: “We’d love to cover all of the

First electric Harley-Davidson bike is revealed

HARLEY-Davidson has been canvassing opinion about an electric bike under the name ‘Project LiveWire’.

The bike is not yet being offered for sale.

The company’s president and chief operating officer, Matt Levatich, said: “America at its best has always been about reinvention. And, like America, Harley-Davidson has reinvented itself many times in our history.”

This new bike blends the company’s styling with the latest technology to deliver a new expression of the signature Harley-Davidson look, sound and feel.

“Project LiveWire is more like the first electric guitar – not an electric car,” said Mark-Hans Richer, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Harley-Davidson Motor

Company. “It’s an expression of individuality and iconic style that just happens to be electric.

“The sound is a distinct part of the thrill. Think fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. Project LiveWire’s unique sound was designed to differentiate it from internal combustion and other electric motorcycles on the market.”

Longer term retail plans for Project LiveWire will be influenced by feedback from riders along the tour.

county’s hospitals, expanding to cover Grimsby and Scunthorpe and in the future to the south, but we’re limited by only having four motorbikes,” explains Martin.

“We’d also like to deliver emergency breast milk. Just a few millilitres can save a premature baby’s life, but we’ll need to invest in some specialist equipment to do that.”

As a charity, LEBBS depends on donations, as Martin explains: “It’s always a panic to wonder if we’ll get enough money to cover our costs. The insurance of our vehicles alone is £465 a month.”

Just as important as donations is the gift of someone’s free time, and

Photo: Stuart Wilde Photography volunteers cover everything from fundraising and riding the bikes to taking hospitals’ calls and dispatching a courier. If you’re interested in helping, visit www.lebbs.org, phone Martin Wright on 07899 938192 or email treasurer@lebbs.org

Join 125cc and new rider event for charity

A CHARITY rideout with a difference is being organised by P&H Motorcycles in Crawley, West Sussex.

The ride is to Brighton on August 24, 2014, and is especially aimed at 125cc bikes and new riders (but all riders are welcome).

With goody bags from KTM and Honda, plus a special prize draw for VIP hospitality for two at Brands Hatch British Superbikes, there’s lots on offer.

KTM UK has lent the dealership 10 new RC125 machines – among the first on the road – to lead the ride, which will take in a fun, rural route on the Help 4 Harry fun ride, with proceeds going towards the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign and IIH UK (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension).

The Help 4 Harry Fund was set up

by Sue and Tom Barnley for their son Harry, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, to raise vital funds for the charity.

A small registration fee of just £10 gets the fundraising started, and all riders receive an event pack, goody bags and a chance to win a host of exciting prizes. KTM will also be in attendance with its display unit, new bikes and staff will be on hand for information.

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What’s on… and where to go

Here’s a selection of the events going on in August, or check out our list of events planned for the rest of the year on our website – MoreBikes.co.uk Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3 British Superbikes – Thruxton The BSB Championship heads to Thruxton (SP11 8PW) for the sixth round. www.britishsuperbike.com Saturday, August 2 Ride of Honour Depart from Squires cafe at 11am. On arrival at the ITC Catterick (DL9 4HH), there will be a lap of honour. Various entry packages available – check the website for more information and to register. Limited to 500 bikes. www.rideofhonour.com Sunday, August 3 Beacon Classic Motor Show Raising money for The Prince’s Countryside Fund. An optional 40 mile guided tour of the Brecon Beacons will be held in the late afternoon and a BBQ in the evening at the National Park Visitor Centre (LD3 8ER). Entry is free with a small

Do you have an event you want to shout about?

Simply visit MoreBikes.co.uk/events to have it listed on the website and for the chance to have it listed in the events section in the paper.

Last-minute changes are out of our control, so we advise you to check details with the organisers before making your trip.

charge for parking. Entry forms available from Mark Weller – ocsiddjay@aol.com Sunday, August 3 Wellies Bar Ride or walk with your £ to Wellies Bar in Skegness (PE25 2UG) – event in aid of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.

Guest DJ – Jamboree from midday.

Free entry. Call 07976 094006 for more information.

Thursday, August 7 Stephen Billau & Sons Bike Nights Every Thursday from 6-9pm, the Darlington based dealership (DL1 1QQ) holds a weekly bike night. Their ‘Destination Cafe’ is open to serve food and refreshments as well as bike sales, accessories and clothing. Find them on Facebook: ‘Stephen Billau & Sons’ or visit the website: www.sbillau.co.uk or call 01325 281331.

Thursday, August 7 – Sunday, August 10 Bulldog Bash Live music, camping, bikes and food at Long Marston Airfield (CV37 8LL).

Tickets required. www.bulldogbash.co.uk Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 10 British Superbikes – Oulton Park The seventh round of the BSB Championship will be fought out at

Oulton Park (CW6 9BW). www.britishsuperbike.com Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 10 MCM RECOMMENDS The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show www.classicbikeshows.com RECOMMENDS The north’s premier show is expanding, and moving to the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh (EH28 8NB). Giacomo Agostini and Alex George will be guests of honour, with two spectacular days of action seeing visitors treated to row upon row of the route is 28 miles long. Final bikes from clubs and private entries, destination is Hoe Park for live band, manufacturers, trade stands, fast food and lots of trade stalls. autojumbles and star guests covering Event is supporting Diabetes in both modern and classic machines children and made to measure and eras. Advance tickets are (scope) local charities. Entry price: £3 available. per person. www.plymouthmegaride.co.uk Sunday, August 10 Saturday, August 23 – Motorcycle specific first aid course Monday, August 25 – Devon £65 per person, includes training, first British Superbikes – Cadwell Park aid booklet and certificate valid for The eighth round of the BSB three years. Group or club block Championship heads to the historical bookings available. 10% discount for circuit of Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire MAG, BMF, IAM and ROSPA/RoADAR (LN11 9SE). How much air can the group members. Call Martin Harris on guys get over the mountain this year?

07824 449011. www.britishsuperbike.com www.rainbowtda.co.uk Sunday, August 24 Sunday, August 17 ’Normous Newark Autojumble Plymouth Mega Ride Grab a bargain as Newark Now in its 20th year, the ride starts at Showground (NG24 2NY) MCM Lee Mill Industrial Estate (PL21 9PE) plays host to the famous RECOMMENDS

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autojumble. Early bird tickets (810am) £10 and general public admission (from 10am onwards) £6.

Call 01507 529470 or visit www.newarkautojumble.co.uk Sunday, August 24 Ace Cafe – Harley Day Head to the legendary Ace Cafe (NW10 7UD) for its Harley Day. There’s always something going on – other events in August include: GSXR Sunday on August 3, VMCC Day on August 10, Ladies’ Run What ya Brung on August 17 and the Summer Sports Bike Special on August 31. www.ace-cafe-london.com Sunday, August 31 MotoGP – Silverstone The MotoGP paddock travels to Silverstone (NN12 8TN) for the only British round on the calendar. www.motogp.com

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Putting in the miles with the kit that matters

Caberg Duke helmet

£144.99 | www.cabergcares.co.uk | 01384 413841 | Tested by Carli Ann Smith COMMUTING on the bike means making plenty of stops at petrol stations – my Caberg Duke has stopped me getting shouted at for not removing my helmet, as I simply flip it up by pushing the large button at the front.

It has good ventilation to stop me from overheating, and the removable liner means I can quickly dry out the lining if it gets soaked through in a thunderstorm – something I’ve had to do a few times! This’ll also make it easier to wash out after the summer.

The visor has a quick-release system which makes cleaning it, and installing the provided clear pinlock anti-fog insert quick and simple.

There’s a snazzy integrated sun visor too, which is brought down using a slider on top of the lid to keep the glare out of my eyes.

I usually prefer double-D ring fasteners, but I’m now a convert. The ‘micrometric’ fastener – a strap with ratchet notches which you push in and then flip a lever to release – allows me to get a tighter fit than with a belt-buckle style clasp as I can do it up in small steps.

For under £150, I think this is a great piece of kit, and carries a spec worthy of a lid costing double the price. It scores the maximum five

stars in the SHARP helmet testing process too.

It’s available in sizes XS-XL in a variety of matt and gloss designs – MoreBikes.co.uk stickers not included!

knox DefenDer Shirt

£179.99 | www.planet-knox.com | 01900 825825 | Tested by John Milbank AS I write this review, I’m having to lift my right arm on to the desk to get my hand on my keyboard.

Sitting in the back garden is my Yamaha WR250F with a twisted wheel and bent metalbraced handguards. Hitting a deep hole at about 40mph on an off-road track two days ago saw me flip over the bike, land on my outstretched arm, and drive the handlebar into my chest. If I hadn’t been wearing this shirt, I’m convinced I’d have broken some ribs, so thank you Knox.

The ‘rotator cuff’ injury I have to my shoulder couldn’t have been avoided with any protection, as the impact was transferred from my palm, right up to the top of my arm. Luckily it’s a fairly minor muscle tear, and I didn’t break my collarbone.

However, the tough chest protector that comes with the shirt did, I’m sure, save me from a lot more pain.

The mesh fabric shirt also carries Knox’s highest performance ‘Extreme Armour’, protecting the back, shoulders and elbows.

Stretch panels and a soft leather collar mean it’s a snug, but extremely comfortable fit that keeps all the CE Level 2 approved protection just where it needs to be. Getting it off can be a little tricky after a hot and sweaty ride, but it’s only a real problem when you’ve just smashed your arm into the ground and winded yourself – then it helps to have a friend pull the sleeves off your shaking limbs.

Riding an off-road bike can be a very cheap way to have a lot of fun (as long as you don’t ride beyond your limits), but don’t scrimp on your protective equipment. The Defender should last a long time, and I will never ride a dirt bike without it.

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TomTom RideR

I ALWAYS believed that bikes should have the minimum of fussy tech on them – for me, riding is about freedom, so the last thing I wanted was something telling me what to do; more buttons to press; and extra clutter on my machine. I’ve changed.

I do a lot of miles now for work. Of course, riding to meetings means travelling for business is still a pleasure, but when time’s tight and you’re stuck in traffic half way across the country, trying to claw at the next page of directions shoved in a tank bag isn’t my idea of fun. I relented, fitted a TomTom to my Z1000SX, and now every journey is sorted out for me by a well-spoken lady hiding behind a waterproof, 4.3in screen.

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£349.99 | www.tomtom.com | Tested by John Milbank

I found it easy to wire the supplied charging dock into the bike as it has a built-in fuse, so can be connected straight to the battery. The RAM mounting kit should fit pretty well any bike out of the box, and the TomTom’s built-in battery lasted over five hours in testing when out of the cradle, making programming before a ride easy (or even finding your way around streets off the bike).

The touch screen works very well with any gloves on, and destinations are easy to add. The button graphics for letters carry three characters each, which makes it a little more laborious to tap in an address, but it’s an excellent compromise in order to keep the ‘buttons’ big enough to be operable with winter gloves. Plus you can switch to a QWERTY or ABCD keyboard if you prefer.

Glancing down at the display, it’s easy to see exactly where you need to go – only when the bright sun is directly behind you is the screen not as clear. The distance to the next turn is obvious, so you know how long you can forget about checking it for. The map can be viewed in 2D or 3D, and I find the 3D is a great way of understanding the route ahead. A quick tap while riding will bring up options to go straight

KRiega R30 RucKsacK PAY £139 for a rucksack? Some would say that’s pricey, but based on previous Kriega experience I’d say a bargain at twice the price.

My old R25 (the number stands for litres capacity) was, er, ‘borrowed’ from a colleague in 2005 and has covered at least 100,000 miles since, probably closer to 150,000. In all that time nothing has broken, nothing has frayed, nothing even looks like it has even worn. It is still as waterproof as it ever was and all the zips, straps and buckles work like new.

That’s impressive because I don’t look after my things particularly well (all in the name of objective testing, you understand). I was going to use

home; find fuel; look up a recent destination or avoid a roadblock. This can also be customised, allowing you to add from a large choice of helpful ‘buttons’.

Pair the Rider with a Bluetooth headset and it transforms the way you use it. Linked to my Vertix Raptor, I rarely, if ever need to look at the display, with directions being fed into my ear when necessary. The speed camera alerts are also incredibly accurate, correctly identifying the gantries on the M1 and M25 that have the traps on them. It’s also simple to link your phone and control it from the TomTom, so if you do want people to be able to get hold of you on the bike, making a connection isn’t going to cause too much of a distraction.

Then there’s the option to plan a winding route – the unit will look for more twisty minor roads, at the expense of journey time, to get you off the motorways and on to the twisties. It works a treat, and has three levels of twistiness, from roads so tight they’re best suited to a supermoto, through to faster, more open routes that are great for a sportsbike and my Kawasaki Z1000SX – all avoiding the cluttered major roads.

You can also choose, plan and share your routes on the bundled TyrePro software (worth

£139 | www.kriega.com | 01829 770767 Tested by Steve Rose

some cliché like ‘if Carlsberg made rucksacks’, but the truth is that this is much better than that. Suffice to say that if Kriega made lager it’d probably taste a damn sight better than Carlsberg. That’s how much I rate its kit.

The R30 is a different design to the R25. The Quadloc buckles are slightly less chunky, but easier to use and the clever design still spreads the weight much more evenly than other sacks, making heavy loads feel floaty-light.

This one has a roll top and buckle fasteners to replace the R25’s zip as a way of getting in, which gives much easier access for bulky loads and should be just as waterproof.

So far it’s done a couple of long trips and proved comfy and spacious enough for everything I need. Here’s to the next nine years.

£47), though sadly this is a Windows-only application. Fortunately, the TomTom Home software for managing and updating your sat nav is Mac compatible.

I’ve got the Rider on a six-month loan, but I honestly can’t see how I’d manage without it.

This has become as important a part of my longer journeys as popping in my earplugs.

Thoroughly recommended.

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★ MCM STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH ★

A big thank you for the training

Are you wearing the right kit?

I have been riding for 49 years and still enjoy it even now, but always wear the correct clothing. When I was younger I did the same daft things as anybody else does, but over the years I’ve seen how riders fare by not wearing the proper clothing, which brings me to why I am writing to you.

In the July 14 paper I was reading the bike tests and saw that Carli Ann Smith was wearing trainers and jeans instead of boots and leathers, which give her no protection in a spill, god forbid it ever happens!

Please ask her to wear the proper clothing and she will be protected to become an elderly rider in many years to come, just like me.

Chas Clarke

I just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic prize I won (March 2014 issue) to do Level 1 and 2 at the California Superbike School at Silverstone with R&G and MCM. I had two brilliant days and learned a huge amount that will help to keep me safe on the roads as well as stand me in good stead if I do a trackday.

The school is very friendly and well structured, and they put my mind at rest as I was very nervous, the instructors are very encouraging and happy to let you go at your own pace and gradually build your skills during the day at each level.

There were all sorts of bikes, from R1s and Fireblades to a BMW GS, an Aprilia 650 superscoot, a Yamaha FJR and my Triumph Tiger 800 to name but a few, with riders of all ages.

I would recommend it to anyone. You never stop learning and any skills to help you improve your cornering, forward vision and anticipation can only be a good thing so the crash protection available from R&G is hopefully never used!

Thank you all so much.

Tessa Lunn

Hi Chas... It’s nice to know you’re looking out for me! I completely agree about wearing the correct protection on the bike – it’s really important to me and I always make sure I have the proper gear on – plus my mum would go mad if I wasn’t protected!

Even though I might look as if I have no protection on my bottom half, I do.

The jeans are Bull-It jeans and have Covec inside – www.bull-it.com – which offer much more protection than regular jeans in terms of abrasion and impact resistance, and also heat dissipation.

The boots I have on are made by TCX and are CE approved – www.tcxboots.com – they’re waterproof too which comes in handy. I reviewed the boots in the March issue, or you can read about them at MoreBikes.co.uk – just search for ‘TCX boot’. TCX does a men’s version too, obviously without the pink laces...

Thanks again for getting in touch and glad you enjoy the paper! Carli Each month, our star letter will receive a six month subscription to their choice of one of our fantastic motorcycle magazines!

Now who’s going to wave at me?

I had to sell my 750 Yamaha, due to arthritis, and bought a Silver Wing 600 twist-and-go to keep biking.

I had to endure a lot of micky taking from my buddies, and was ignored by other bikers when on the road.

I now find myself in the opposite situation… for the last 16 months I’ve owned the ‘muscle bike’ of the scooter world.

The Aprilia SRV 850 really confuses people, viewed from front or rear; bubble screen, three headlights and

aggressively styled bodywork. The rear end comes to a point with Dorsoduro tail-light and sportbike type indicators; add the chain drive and Arrow can, and people are really confused. It’s only when viewed from alongside that all is revealed.

My friends no longer extract the urine, as it’s capable of holding its own in the performance stakes. I wave at everybody but scooter riders don’t wave back as they think I’m on a sportbike!

Can’t win can you.

Karrol Smulovic

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The winning pair will be more than just guests… on the Friday and Saturday they will be supplied with team clothing and be given responsibilities to carry out tasks for the front-running, five-rider strong squad that runs Richard Cooper and Mitchell Carr in British Superbikes along with Winfield brothers, Shaun and Gary in National Superstock 1000 and Sam Hornsey in British Supersport.

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16 First ride

Ducati Monster 821 £8995 | 112bhp @ 9250rpm | 65.9lb-ft @ 7750rpm | 821cc liquid-cooled V-twin Words: Roland Brown Photography: Milagro THE launch of the Monster 821 is a big deal for Ducati, but nowhere near as important as the introduction of the very similar looking M900 Monster that began the naked Italian V-twin family’s story back in 1993. Since then more than 290,000 Monsters have been sold, in a wide variety of engine capacities, helping to keep Ducati healthy through good times and bad.

The Monster 821 has similar capacity to that original M900, and Ducati has made sure that it shares the old model’s V-twin character as well as its look. But the new bike, based on the recently released Monster 1200, is very much a new generation Monster: liquid-cooled; considerably more powerful than the air-cooled Monster 796; and much more sophisticated, incorporating ride-by-wire throttle, multiple riding modes, traction control and ABS brakes.

Tell me about the engine

Relatively little engine development was required for this Monster because it’s powered by the dohc eight-valve V-twin desmo unit that was introduced last year in the Hypermotard and Hyperstrada. The Testastretta 11º lump is mechanically unchanged apart from incorporating Ducati’s APTC clutch, which gives a slipper action and a very light feel at the lever.

The 821cc motor has fairly longstroke dimensions (at 88 x 67.5mm, its

bore is 8mm narrower than the 1200’s but stroke is just 0.4mm shorter) and is impressively flexible. The Monster’s output is slightly higher than the Hypermotard’s due to a larger airbox and new exhaust system with longer, equal length header pipes. This gives a slight boost all the way through the range, to a 2bhp higher maximum of 112bhp at 9250rpm.

The Monster 821 follows the 1200 in having three riding modes, selectable by pressing the indicator button.

Sport and Touring deliver the full output, the latter with softer response; Urban is softer again to a reduced 75bhp maximum. Even that reduced figure is not far short of the maximum of the 803cc air-cooled Monster 796.

Compared with that bike the 821’s torque curve is almost identical from 6-6500rpm but considerably higher both below and above that range.

What’s the chassis like?

Most of the chassis comes straight from the Monster 1200. There are no changes to the tubular steel frame, which adds rigidity and saves weight (compared with the previous Monster 796 frame) by bolting front and rear sections directly to the engine in Panigale style. But there are a few differences, notably the new aluminium swingarm that is twin- instead of single-sided, and 30mm shorter than the 1200’s; partly because the less powerful

First ride 17 bike can get away with a shorter, 1480mm wheelbase.

The 821 is a few kilos lighter, at 205.5kg wet, and also has a narrower, 5.50in rear wheel shod with a 180instead of 190-section rear tyre.

Suspension set-up is fairly basic, similar to that of the base model 1200, with non-adjustable, 43mm Sachs USD forks up front. The same firm’s rear shock is operated directly by the swingarm, has a dual-rate spring and is adjustable for preload and rebound damping.

The 821’s one-piece handlebar is made from steel instead of the 1200’s aluminium but the riding position is identical, thanks also to an unchanged seat that is wider, longer and better padded than previous Monster seats, and can be adjusted to be either 785 or 810mm high. Braking follows the standard 1200 model’s format, with 320mm front discs and Brembo radial Monobloc calipers, though the 821 doesn’t get the 1200’s radial master cylinder. Ducati’s ‘Safety Pack’ of ABS brakes and eight-level traction control comes as standard.

Should I buy one?

If you fancy a Monster and have previously been put off either by the old model’s lack of practicality or the new 1200’s price, then the 821 could

The bike’s also available in white or black.

just be the bike that breaks your resistance. It has plenty of the Italian style and appealing V-twin character that have long made Monsters popular, plus a blend of refinement, comfort and practicality that most of the previous models didn’t even approach.

Equally importantly the 821 follows Ducati’s 899 Panigale by offering most of the benefits of a larger model, in this case the Monster 1200, with a more accessible character and price.

At £8995 (or £8795 for the Dark model, which has matt black paint and no pillion seat cover) it’s not particularly cheap, being closer in price to the 1200 than to the entry-level Monster 696. But it’s one of the most complete and best value Ducati models yet, and an excellent reason to join the multitude of riders who’ve bought a Monster already.

So what’s it like to ride?

It’s very entertaining and involving; and also more comfortable and practical than you might imagine.

That’s true from the moment you throw a leg over the low seat and start the engine, which fires up with a thunderous exhaust note from the side-by-side silencers.

Ducati has done a great job with that and also with the fuelling, which is very crisp, helping to make the Monster easy to ride in traffic, especially in Urban mode.

The 821cc V-twin is impressively flexible, and the Monster is docile and smooth, even when you rev it towards the 11,000rpm limit through the gears.

There’s enough top-end power for plenty of excitement. On open roads the Ducati sat smoothly at 90mph and stormed briefly to 115mph, heading for a top speed of about 140mph while I failed to find much escape from the wind, and held tight to the raised

Giuglio Malagoli, Monster 821

Effective, but as elegant as analogue clocks?

The cans are tuned to be as loud as possible within homologation.

handlebar, which is slightly higher and further back than the Monster 796’s.

Ride quality was pretty good, the suspension giving a taut, reasonably firm feel while soaking up bumps with notably more efficiency than Monsters of a few years ago. Hard riding on the twisty Futa pass near Bologna, where Ducati develops most of its bikes, occasionally had the 821 moving around slightly in bumpier bends, but it gave plenty of feedback and steered very precisely. The Brembo brake system is superbly powerful, and well backed up by the Bosch ABS system. The rear disc was typically lacking in feel but the ABS meant there was no worry about locking it up.

The 821s electronic features are arguably the biggest difference between this bike and most previous Monsters, and mostly in a good way.

The traction control system is a bit tricky to turn off if you want to pull wheelies, but like the ABS it was especially welcome in the wet. The LCD instrument panel is less eyecatching than the 1200s classy coloured display but still shows fuel consumption and range to empty, incorporates a lap timer and shift light, and is adjustable for brightness.

More importantly, Ducati has got the Monster’s basics well sorted. Its

riding position is roomy; controls work smoothly; even the mirrors are useful. The 17.5-litre tank should be good for over 150 miles at a typical average of 45mpg or more. The seat was respectably comfortable, and removing its colour-matched pillion seat cover (standard fitment, except with the matt black Dark model) reveals a reasonably, if not generously, sized pillion seat with grab-handles alongside.

The Monster 821 is certainly a much more sophisticated and practical bike than its ancestor the M900, and even the much more recent 796. Equally importantly, it also manages to match the old air-cooled model’s raw V-twin character and sound. And if that sounds as though you’re getting the best of both worlds, that’s just about right. Despite its middleweight status the 821 is very much a grown-up Monster, and arguably the best one so far.

TECH SPEC Price: £8995 (Dark £8795) Engine: 821cc, liquid-cooled, dohc 8-valve desmo V-twin Power: 112bhp (82.4kW) @ 9250rpm Torque: 65.9lb-ft (89.4Nm) @ 7750rpm Curb weight: 205.5kg Seat height: 785-810mm Tank size: 17.5 litres www.ducatiuk.com

“We think the 821 is the perfect first bike for all Monsteristi, and also riders of the current 1100 will love it because it is agile, very easy to ride, but also has all the power that you need.

“The maximum horsepower is more or less the same as we had in the past with the Monster S4, a real muscular, naked, aggressive strong bike for experienced riders. And now we have this performance on a bike that is very easy to ride. This is due to the electronics and the technology, which gets better and better.

“Our target was to have the same feeling as the original Monster. The 821 had to be agile for the Futa because this is the perfect road for the Monster, but also for the city because a lot of Monster riders use their bike there. They go to the pub in the evening or to the office in the morning, and at the weekend they ride the roads in the hills.

“The exhaust is quite loud but it’s fully homologated, obviously.

The decibels are the same as the 1200 but the 821 is different because its tone is quite aggressive. Making the bike sound good was one of our targets because we think that the voice of the engine is part of the fun.”

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EBR 1190RX £13,998 | 185bhp @ 10,600rpm | 101lb-ft @ 8200rpm | 1191cc liquid-cooled V-twin Tested by: Roland Brown Photography: Stuart Collins YOU could never accuse Erik Buell of being a quitter. Less than five years after Buell was dramatically shut down by its parent company HarleyDavidson, as the credit crunch hit, the man who had founded the firm and still ran it is back with a new business, Erik Buell Racing, and a new bike: the 1190RX. The initials EBR on its tank are new but there’s something familiar about the lean super-sports bike with its thick aluminium frame spars and large, perimeter front brake disc.

Those features were Buell trademarks, as was a big V-twin engine like the one that powers the RX. And this new generation bike is far more powerful and advanced than any Buell model.

Tell me about the engine

Like the 1125R from the old Buell firm, the RX uses a liquid-cooled, 72º V-twin engine. But instead of being built by Rotax of Austria, it’s now assembled by EBR in Wisconsin, USA, after Erik bought rights and tooling. And it has been dramatically uprated, with updates including controlled swirl induction, by which one titanium inlet valve opens slightly before the other, to enhance combustion.

The RX design owes much to EBR’s debut model, a limited-edition sportster called the 1190RS. The firm built and sold around 150 units of the RS over the last couple of years, despite its US $40,000 price. The RX retains its capacity of 1191cc but makes more power and torque, but is less expensive. Its maximum output is 185bhp at 10,600rpm – impressive from a bike with a wet weight of just 190kg.

What’s the chassis like?

Erik Buell’s innovative design thinking has always been most clear in his chassis, and the RX is no exception. In typical Buell fashion it holds 17 litres of petrol in the frame, though the aluminium swingarm, which pivots on the back of the motor, doesn’t follow models such as the Firebolt by doubling as a tank for the dry-sump powerplant’s oil. Instead it operates the diagonally mounted Showa shock directly, with no rising-rate linkage.

As always with Buell, the emphasis is on light weight and on keeping it near the centre of the bike.

A magnesium rear subframe helps in that regard, as do the lightweight 17in wheels with their slim spokes in cast aluminium. The perimeter disc is also notably light, although the rotor is a dinner-plate-like 386mm in diameter and there’s a hefty eight-pot Nissin caliper to do the biting. Plastic ducts direct cooling air to the caliper around the legs of the Showa big piston forks, which are held by chunky alloy yokes with a transverse steering damper.

Should I buy one?

If you fancy a light and powerful American V-twin sports bike and are open to something exotic and slightly quirky it’s definitely worth considering. At £13,998 (less than the £15,000 previously announced) the RX is far from cheap but it’s competitively priced against the likes of Aprilia’s RSV4 R ABS (£14,132) and Ducati’s base-model 1199 Panigale, which costs £16,250.

The RX is more attractive than the last couple of Buell sports bikes, with colour options of red or black as well

as yellow. Finish and build quality also seem well up to scratch.

We’d need to put the EBR head-tohead with the Italians and other rivals to get a full picture of its ability. But what can be said confidently is that the 1190RX is not just the fastest and best American sports bike yet, it’s the first one that gives the European aristocrats some genuine opposition.

EBR’s European boss Edwin Belonje, formerly of Triumph, is currently putting together a network with a UK base at Donington, and will be appointing the first EBR dealers within weeks.

So what’s it like to ride?

Fast, fine-handling and lots of fun, on the basis of the launch at the Varano circuit in northern Italy, although the damp track meant it wasn’t possible to test either its engine or chassis ability to the full. At least the motor’s grunt and sweet fuelling made it controllable in the slippery conditions. Throttle response was light but very precise.

The RX has a traction control system, which was very useful on such a powerful bike. I left it on the recommended rain setting (14 of 21) and it did a good job of keeping the

TECH SPEC Price: £13,998 Engine: 1191cc, liquid-cooled, dohc eight-valve V-twin Power: 185bhp (138kW) @ 10,600rpm Torque: 101lb-ft (137.8Nm) @ 8200rpm Kerb weight: 191kg Seat height: 826mm Tank size: 17 litres www.erikbuellracing.com (UK info: steve.loxton@ebr.com)

Erik Buell:The comeback king up for World Superbikes challenge Erik Buell has bounced back in spectacular fashion after the disappointment of Harley’s sudden closure of the bike firm that carried his name. His emotional announcement video, back in 2009, was seen around the world and brought Erik plenty of sympathy. But he’s not the type to sit around moping and had already overcome plenty of setbacks during his career, most notably back in 1986 when the AMA dropped the Formula One racing class, killing the market for Erik’s new RW750.

Erik, now 64, considered retirement after Buell’s closure – but not for long. Harley still owned the Buell name but he was free to create a new firm, Erik Buell Racing. He re-employed some former Buell workers, and set about developing and racing a new bike, the 1190RS, as well as doing consultancy work for firms including Hero (the giant Indian bike firm’s long-standing tie with Honda ended in 2010), and which built almost six million bikes last year. “Pawan Munjal, the CEO of Hero MotoCorp, is an engineer, so he really understands the product,” Buell says.

“I was introduced by a friend, we talked a number of times and

rear Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa in line on extra-damp patches. Shame there’s no button for changing the setting while riding. A series of change-up-soon lights would also be handy at times but the digital dash is easy to read.

The dyno chart shows the engine’s top-end power matched by strong torque throughout the range – it kicks out 80% of its maximum torque figure all the way from 4500rpm to the 11,500rpm redline. So given the RX’s light weight it’s no surprise that it accelerated at a hugely entertaining rate, almost regardless of what the digital tacho was reading.

Varano is tight and twisty, so there wasn’t much chance to stretch the bike’s legs towards its claimed top speed of 186mph. But it devoured the short straights at an impressive rate, aided by a six-speed box that worked well but wasn’t fitted with a quick-shifter, surprising for a bike of this quality.

The RX does at least have conventional chain final drive, rather than relying on the belts that caused Buell owners some problems. This bike’s only transmission related aggro might be that the slipper clutch has a heavy action that will require a strong left wrist in town. At the other end of the scale, long trips might result in the rider becoming aware of the big twin’s vibration at high revs. I didn’t find vibes a problem on the track but one rider reported numbness from a buzz through the bars.

Handling was very neutral and predictable, aided by a reasonably roomy riding position, firm seat, short 1409mm wheelbase, racy steering

he said, ‘I’ve split with Honda, you’ve split with Harley. Why don’t we share some ideas?’”

Buell was commissioned by Hero to make a concept bike; a petrol/electric hybrid called the Leap, which was well received.

Erik was looking for major investment in order to grow EBR, and his relationship with Hero led to the Indian firm buying a 49.2% stake in EBR last year, for a reported US $25m. The investment has allowed Erik to speed development not only of the 1190RX but also a couple of follow-up models: a naked bike called the 1190SX, due in August, and a dual-purpose 1190AX, which will be unveiled at EICMA late this year for sale in 2015.

Work is also well under way on setting up a global network of importers and dealerships. And given former racer Erik’s background, it’s no surprise that EBR is competing in World Superbikes this season, with RXs ridden by American pilots Aaron Yates and Geoff May. With a new bike it’s a steep learning curve, and they won’t be winning races just yet, but you can be sure that EBR and Erik Buell will be up for the challenge.

Typical Buell perimeter discs remain. geometry, and forward-biased weight distribution. That all helped make the bike very flickable through Varano’s slow-speed chicanes, yet it was stable in the faster turns and under acceleration, and very accurate through the long, cambered lefthander towards the end of the lap.

There’s plenty of scope for tweaking the multi-adjustable Showa suspension, which gave a wellcontrolled ride in the conditions. The Rosso Corsas did a decent job too, though racing wets would have been more suitable. The RX doesn’t come with ABS yet, though there will be a system available later this year. The big perimeter disc and Nissin combo worked very well in the damp, giving plenty of feel, but it was impossible to say what absolute stopping power was like, or how well those cooling ducts would work to prevent the overheating problems that some Buell models suffered with.

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2014 Brammo Empulse R £15,350 | 54bhp @ 4500rpm | 66lb-ft Liquid-cooled electric motor Tested by: John Milbank Photography: Joe Dick IF YOU have an irrational hatred of electric vehicles, you’d best stop reading, because this might upset you: Electric bikes are here to stay, and they’re getting more fun with every new machine.

Currently the world’s fastest production electric bike, with a claimed top speed of 110mph, the Brammo Empulse R draws on the technology developed for the Brammo race bike, which has seen a podium finish in the electric class at the Isle of Man TT

Tell me about the engine

The Brammo uses a water-cooled permanent magnet AC motor, developing 54bhp at 4500rpm.

Unusually for electric motorcycles, the Empulse has a six-speed gearbox. Besides allowing the motor to deliver a more efficient performance at all speeds, it also gives the ability to use a smaller, and cheaper motor. The coolant and gearbox oil are the only fluids in the bike, and while the ’box takes a little longer to warm up than on a ‘normal’ machine (there’s no combustion to warm the transmission oil) this is a regular 1-down, 5-up setup, complete with a clutch.

There’s no need to pull the clutch in before pulling away, and like most bikes, it’s only really needed for downshifts, with clutchless upshifts easy if you just wind off the power for a fraction of a second. Power is supplied by seven battery ‘modules’

to deliver a total of 104v and 9.3kWh. Each module contains 36 Lithium-ion nickel-cobalt manganese cells. Each of these packs contains its own temperature sensor, plus an over- and under-charge circuit. The cases are aluminium, acting as heatsinks, and offering protection in the event of a crash – it certainly seems no more dangerous than sitting with 16 litres of highly explosive fluid between your legs.

What’s the chassis like

The Brammo has an E-beam aluminium frame built by Accossato in Italy (a manufacturer of smallcapacity off-road machines in the 1970s and 80s, and now offering a range of engineering and welding services), along with a tubular steel subframe and swing arm. The bike’s carried on fully adjustable 43mm Marzocchi forks, and an equally tweakable Sachs monoshock.

Four-pot Brembo calipers bite on a pair of 310mm front discs, with a dual-piston Brembo unit on a single rear disc.

The 213kg of weight is carried well, making for a compact and nimble bike. The electronic dash has a large analogue rev-counter, with a digital display showing speed; gear position; energy consumption; battery status; estimated range and system status.

Should I buy one?

With a claimed city range of 128 miles (the increased braking in town helps

As we went to press, John had arranged to borrow a Brammo for a week to live with. Read the report at MoreBikes.co.uk and search for ‘Brammo’. regenerate power); 58 miles on the open road and 80 miles combined, a fair proportion of the cost of the bike could be recouped in fuel savings. The Empulse R has a built-in 3kW charger, so the machine can be easily charged from any household socket with the included cable.

A full charge will take about four hours, which would cost £1.36 according to my electricity bill. With a gallon of fuel costing £5.99, at a range of 80 miles that works out at about the equivalent cost of the bike delivering 352mpg.

The built in charger makes the Brammo very versatile and easy to charge anywhere, but it does mean that you can’t speed up the process with a higher powered 7kW public charging point: worth keeping in mind if you have to pay by the hour when using one.

Servicing costs should be low, with very little on the bike to maintain besides the transmission oil (which needs replacing every 3000 miles or 6 months), and motor coolant (18,000 miles or 3 years).

The bike comes with a two-year warranty, but with five years/50,000 miles on the battery. While a 10-30% loss of capacity is to be expected within this period, it’s still a reassuring addition, and by the time it expires, battery technology is almost certain to have developed, with an associated drop in cost.

To get the best out of your battery, the owner’s manual recommends giving a complete charge and discharge cycle every three months,

and leaving the charger connected overnight as much as possible to balance the cells (a process that should use little energy, but only starts after the battery is 99% charged).

The UK importers – goingreen.co.uk – say that riding days and test rides are easily available, with the company even offering to bring the machine to you to try if you’re interested.

So what’s it like to ride?

Testing the bike at the Dunsfold ‘Top Gear’ test track, I’ve never felt so confident on a motorcycle in such a short time. The incredibly smooth throttle makes it easy to wind on the power, and within three corners I had my knee down.

The riding position is perfect for commuting: easy to flick about but still very comfortable, with a relaxed position to the pegs. If you push the bike harder, the rear brake lever can touch down (according to my Pirelli Diablo Super Biker app, it was at 43.3° of lean), but tucks away easily, and the bike is a long way from being upset.

The straights weren’t particularly long on the test-track, so I was unable to get to the claimed 110mph. My smartphone app recorded a maximum of 89.9mph, and while I could easily have gone well past this on a 600cc sportbike, up to normal road speeds the Brammo will be more than happy dicing with petrolpowered bikes and cars.

The only difference I found between riding this, and a very smooth petrol bike, is that I kept dropping down too

many gears. By the end of my ride I’d realised that much of the track could be handled with the bike left in fifth and sixth gear: exiting the corners in a higher gear would certainly have seen me achieve a higher top speed, as I’d often look down and realise the motor had reached its maximum revs, so was no longer accelerating.

Not being able to hear the engine becoming stressed made it difficult to judge when to change gear, but it’s something that will become much easier after a few miles.

The Empulse R has no pretence of being a touring bike – it’s aimed at commuters looking for an enjoyable ride to work and at the weekend. As such, with its excellent handling and great performance up to legal speeds, it’s easy to see a market because, well… it’s bloody good fun.

TECH SPEC Price: £15,350 Engine: Liquid-cooled permanent magnet motor Power: 54bhp (40kW) @ 4500rpm Torque: 66lb-ft (90Nm) Kerb weight: 213kg Seat height: 80cm Battery capacity: 9300kWh www.goingreen.co.uk

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1 The standard fairing mounts are easy to remove from the aluminium frame.

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Luckily for me, the CBR uses one of the fairing mounting points.

Personally, I wouldn’t want to cut my fairing, but crash-bobbins are such a common mod now, they’re unlikely to devalue your bike unless someone is looking for something in totally original condition.

I’ve fitted Crash Protectors (£60.42); Bar End Sliders (£27.60) and Fork Protectors (£32.29). Spindle Sliders are also available for £32.39, which pass through the rear axle. However, they’re not suitable for use with the standard exhaust on this machine, and after checking, they would also foul my Pipe Werx can – if in doubt, R&G can always guide you.

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3 The new R&G spacer just needs bolting into the frame now… tight, but don’t strip that aluminium!

6 The original screws are used to hold the new bar-ends in – if the bike’s been down the road before, a coat of paint on these won’t go amiss.

The main bobbins can get in the way of your leg when you stop on the CBR – it’s not a problem at all when riding, but it can be disconcerting when you first drop your leg to the floor. While the bar end sliders should slide better than the original ones, it’s worth bearing in mind that you can pick up OE bar-end weights for about the same price if you’re looking to keep the original style. The R&G parts are slightly lighter, but I’ve not noticed any extra vibration through the bars… and they look great, so I’m happy with them.

Hopefully I’ll never have to actually test these protectors out, but I’m very pleased with how they look on the bike, and were a doddle to fit…

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14 Torque up the new bolt, then bounce the front of the bike up and down a couple of times – this helps the fork leg to settle properly before you tighten the pinch bolts back up.

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Job done!

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Show guide The Carole Nash GreaT sCoTTish show 25

Welcome to the North’s greatest shoW

Modern and classic machines in one superb celebration of biking.

IT’S GOING to be the north’s biggest and best biking event, and we want to see YOU there. On August 9-10, Motor Cycle Monthly will be taking over the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh to host the Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show.

With dealers, manufacturers, trade stands, displays, clubs and much more, it’ll be a fantastic weekend for the family, where you can also enjoy Supermoto racing, Moped Mayhem and trials demonstrations – it really is a show for everyone, from classic fans to tourers, adventurers and modern sportbike riders.

If that’s not enough, you can meet one of the world’s greatest ever racers: Giacomo Agostini. With 122 Grand Prix victories and 15 World Championship titles, the Italian racer will be talking about his life on two wheels, meeting visitors and presenting awards.

Ago is the only man, besides Rossi, to have surpassed 100 GP wins.

Accompanying him at the event will

See the Purple Helmets’ show

be Alex George, a three-time Isle of Man TT race winner who’s sure to be popular in his native Scotland.

Why not make a holiday of your trip?

Turn over for some great routes in the area… if you’re travelling from England or Wales, you could take the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery and beautiful roads while you’re here.

IF YOU want the wildest stunt shows, The Isle of Man’s Purple Helmets will be there to entertain with their crazy antics. Watch out for Honda C90 commuter mopeds going where they’ve never gone before; Death-defying stunts in the air, in water and, occasionally, on the ground. Don’t miss the motorcycling piano and the baked bean powered green energy machine!

Apparently, these modern-day troubadours sleep together in a large round bed and mostly eat twigs and leaves that they collect from local plantations. None of the Purple Helmets go by their real names; they all have stage names to protect their identities from both women and dentists. During still autumn nights they can often be heard singing each other to sleep, and the orange glow from their peat fire can be seen from many miles away.

Try a yamaHa mT for yourSelf

BUILDING on the critical acclaim the extraordinary new MT range is receiving, Yamaha has created a unique and exciting tour where riders can ‘Experience the Dark Side of Japan’ riding one of the latest MT models, including the MT-09 Street Rally and new MT-125, while also enjoying a whole host of other riding experiences. Yamaha will have all these bikes at the show, so this is your chance to have a ride yourself!

The tour showcases every bike in the MT range, and offers the perfect way to be able test ride a range of MT models, many fitted with genuine Yamaha accessories like screens, rear-sets, seats and Akrapovic exhausts. A fleet of MT models will be available for demo road tests for riders with a full motorcycle licence – while novices, A1 and A2 licence holders can sample the MT-125 and the

35kW version of the MT-07 on a special test course with instructors on hand to assist.

The MT Tour also hosts the official launch of the new MT-09 Street Tracker which will be seen for the first time in public, plus, sitting alongside will be the MT-125 which is not due to arrive in dealerships until later in the year.

In addition to the unique test ride opportunity the MT Tour events will include the incredible Dave Coates Stunt Show, the chance to have a go on the MT-09 Extreme Wheelie Machine, plus visits from various Yamaha VIPs, the amazing MT Tour truck with exclusive MT apparel and accessories on display, a paddock for existing MT owners with special prizes, exclusive finance, insurance services and much more.

And as if this was not enough there will be a chance to win a

brand new MT-07! By simply picking up a MiYamaha PCP finance quotation at the event, riders will be entered into a prize draw and one lucky tour visitor from the five events will win a new MT-07.

Riders wanting a test ride can either book on the day, or in advance at www.yamahamotor.eu/uk/experience/ mt-tour/index.aspx

Getting there...

The show’s open from 10am to 5pm on August 9-10, with pre-booked tickets costing just £6 per day (or £8 on the day).

Children under 12 go FREE. Bikes park for FREE, or cars cost £5. Set the sat nav for EH28 8NB.

www.classicbikeshows.com or call 01507 529529

26 SHOW GUIDE The Carole Nash GreaT sCoTTish show

Make a holiday of it The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike show promises to be the north’s best event… Chris Moss has three great rides to do while you’re there.

Photos: Chris Moss

GOING to this biking celebration north of the border will give you a chance to see and enjoy plenty, with a huge selection of dealers, manufacturers and traders showing off their wares. And with the chance of meeting racing stars Giacomo Agostini and Alex George, leaving home for the event is easy to justify.

But as cracking as the extravaganza will undoubtedly be, there’s something else you can do… ride there and have a look around one of the very best countries for bikes.

I’m regularly amazed by the number of riders who tell me they’ve never sampled two-wheeled life north of the border. And I say to them what I’ll say to you now – just get on your bike and go there!

Scotland is an absolutely superb place to ride, with many outstanding virtues making it attractive enough to consider before a lot of European regions. The vast majority of riders usually head for the Highlands – an utterly fantastic part of Scotland and a zone easy to warrant travelling to.

But for the purpose of visiting the show, it’s just a little too far to be chosen as a riding add-on. However, there is a solution, and it’s sited just to the south west of Edinburgh – the Scottish Lowlands. It’s a captivating area with many elevated routes that are not at all ‘low’. It’s one of biking’s best kept secrets with even quieter roads than the Highlands, especially at this time of the year. There are far more facilities, including petrol stations... and it’s all a bit closer too.

A great way to start the investigative proceedings would be to book one or more overnight stays at the unique Buccleuch Arms Hotel (www.buccleucharmshotel.com/biker -friendly/). Based in Moffat, in Dumfries and Galloway, it’s been described as Britain’s most bikefriendly hotel. Now that’s one bold boast. But as it’s run by passionate bikers, serves award-winning food, wines and whiskies, has purpose-built bike garages, can give advice on numerous selected biking routes, and offers discounts for riders, that’s a claim that’s very hard to argue with.

Several trusted journos I know have sampled the hotel and spoken very highly of it.

Just off the A74(M), 30 miles into Scotland, it sets you up perfectly for a run into the show, just 55 miles distant. However, heading straight for

Edinburgh would be criminal, and with such superb roads and scenery situated nearby you’re better off taking the long way round…

Dave Smith, director of the Buccleuch, is a hugely enthusiastic biker and can give exact guidance on routes near his hotel. He can tailor journeys to suit your exact tastes, and even provide an accurate weather forecast to help you adjust your headings to stay dry!

He’s as much of a bike tourism expert as he is a hotelier, and everything he and his websites – www.motorcyclescotland.com and www.motogoloco.com – advise and recommend has been personally vetted by the R1200RT owner. We spoke to him about three routes he feels would suit show-goers. Enjoy the show, and enjoy the riding!

For more route and accommodation guides go to www.motorcyclescotland and www.motogoloco.com

GALLOWAY QUICKIE 128 miles, 3hours 20 minutes

Leave Moffat and head north on the A701, then turn left on the B719 to cross the A74(M). You’ll then meet and turn right on to the former main road to Glasgow, the B7076, which flows quickly and freely as it runs parallel to the A74(M). The quiet route boasts good views of hills and forests on either side. At the T junction with the A702, turn left and be prepared for a dream route over the spectacular Dalveen Pass. The fantastic riding road is very tight and twisty, climbing up into and through the mountains and delivering spectacular vistas before dropping down to meet the A76. Before you get

there though, you’re advised to visit the majestic 17th century Drumlanrig Castle. Touring its grounds is free, and guided tours cost £10 per adult.

Rejoin the A76 and ride south along it for just one mile before turning right back onto the A702. It’s another heavenly, car-free route of a challenging nature that’s quite narrow but very well-surfaced. After joining the A713 at St John’s Town of Dalry head south to run along the east side of Loch Ken. The route continues along a beautiful valley with idyllic views on each side. Once you’ve reached the A75 turn left, then around four miles later turn right on the B794 to Dalbeattie.

From there the A710 road winds nicely through the pretty coastal and forested scenery past the dramatic ruins of Sweetheart Abbey, a 13th century monastery which makes for an excellent photo opportunity.

Continue to Dumfries, which can be easily bypassed using the A75 which serves as a ring road to join the A701.

This route forms the final free-flowing journey back to Moffat.

THE THREE LOCHS RUN 44 miles, 1hour 25 minutes

Leave Moffat and head north on the A701, which begins to twist and undulate shortly after leaving the town. Pleasing views of hills, forests and rivers (including the source of the famous Tweed) distinguish the route.

After 19 miles, turn right at Tweedsmuir onto a deserted single track road and ride alongside the Talla reservoir. Running in a deep valley the route is flanked by mountains which provide enough wind shelter for the reservoir to resemble a millpond most of the time. Seeing cars here is very rare, though sheep tend to stroll onto the road, so take care.

At the end of the water the road crosses the dam and climbs very steeply. At its summit there’s a great opportunity to take pictures of breathtaking views of the mountains and reservoir below. They’ll serve as a reminder of your trip and something to counter the questionable ‘Lowlands’ label the area has. From this point the road heads towards the Megget reservoir and becomes more challenging with its sharp hairpin turns and sudden elevation changes.

It makes for very satisfying riding, but it’s worth slowing down and taking care to enjoy to the full.

When you arrive at the T-junction with the A708 turn right to run along St Mary’s Loch. It’s a good time to take a break at the Glen Cafe sited halfway along the shore of the water. The bikefriendly proprietor Kath loves to chat about bikes and can refresh you with food and drink as you absorb the Loch’s beautiful surrounding views.

Once fortified, the road back to Moffat finishes the short loop pleasurably with fine images each side of the winding and undulating carriageway.

It’s a fantastic riding road that’s not too intense, allowing you to enjoy all it has.

THE BORDERS LOOP 102 miles, 2hour 35 minutes

Head south on the A701 from Moffat past Beattock and then join the freeflowing, well-surfaced B7076 which runs parallel to the A74(M). It’s a flat route that’s easy to make good progress along and features pretty pastureland and forestry along its borders. At Lockerbie, turn left onto

the B7068. The deserted route soon becomes a heaven-sent gift to motorcycling with fantastic sinuous roads and superb views enjoyed by all who use it. Its scenic thrills continue along to Langholm where you meet the A7. Turning north to the Borders towards Hawick needs care. The road itself is safe, but its speed sometimes leads to police attention, occasionally in unmarked cars.

Dave has a good relationship with the police thanks to requesting his guests respect limits, especially 30s through villages. You have to be riding pretty irresponsibly to get a ticket. The A7 rolls gently up and down along the hilly landscape enhanced by attractive views of forests and fields.

It’s a great route to relax and enjoy.

Hawick has a bike museum which pays tribute to two of its own bike race champions – Jimmy Guthrie and Steve Hislop. Then after Selkirk you join the ‘gem road’ of the area, the A708 and head back to Moffat.

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SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2014 THE 21ST CAROLE NASH EUROJUMBLE NETLEY MARSH, BETWEEN CADNAM AND TOTTON, HANTS SO40 7GY

OCTOBER 18-19, 2014 THE 21ST CAROLE NASH CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS SHOW STAFFORD COUNTY SHOWGROUND, STAFFORD ST18 0BD

OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 2, 2014 THE INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIKE SHOW STONELEIGH PARK, WARWICKSHIRE CV8 2LZ (CV8 2LG FOR SAT NAV)

JANUARY 3-4, 2015 THE CAROLE NASH CLASSIC BIKE GUIDE WINTER CLASSIC, NEWARK SHOWGROUND, NEWARK NG24 2NY

FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015 THE 35TH CAROLE NASH BRISTOL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND, SHEPTON MALLET BA4 6QN

APRIL 25-26, 2015 THE 35TH CAROLE NASH INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW STAFFORD COUNTY SHOWGROUND, STAFFORD ST18 0BD

2014 dates NORMOUS NEWARK AUTOJUMBLE, SUNDAYS: AUG 24, OCT 5, NOV 16, DEC 14 NEWARK SHOWGROUND, NEWARK NG24 2NY Visit www.pff-uk.info for further information

30 THE GREAT SCOTTISH BIKE SHOW SHOW OFFICIALS:

Show exhibition manager – Nick Mowbray Exhibition administration manager – Glynis Roberts Exhibition sales executives – Andrew Kitchen, Andrew Catton Exhibition administrators – Harry Leyland, Jane Houldershaw, Richard Graham, Jayne Stevens Sponsors – Carole Nash Consultants Ltd, Motorcycle Monthly Judge – Eric Boocock Commentator – John McCrink Stand enquiries: 01507 529430 Ticket hotline: 01507 529529 Order online: www.classicbikeshows.com

Private Entries – Main Hall

Stage area 1 Chris Keay 2 Chris Keay

Ducati Factory InfoStrada 996R F01 2000 Ducati Red Bull 996 RS

Private entry display area

11 Robert Irving 1982 BMW R80 G/S 1981 Kawasaki TTF2 Replica 14 David Jones 33 Robert Cromar 1982 Suzuki Katana GSX 32 David Drummond 1936 Norton 50 31 David Johnston 1957 Parilla Slughi 39 Sarah Johnston 1958 Suzuki TC200 27 Dave Stewart 1923 New Hudson Popular 15 Dave Stewart 1914 Victoria 30 Robert Grant 1947 Norton 18 29 Ian Brodie 1973 Kawasaki S1 A 1962 Honda CB72 28 William Bain 16 Alan Christie 1930 Triumph CO 17 Charles Christie 1935 Coventry Eagle Silent Superb 18 Colin Whyte 1958 Norton Dominator 99 20 Colin Whyte 1960 BSA Super Rocket 21 Mary Whyte 1965 Triumph Tiger Cub 22 Mary Whyte 1958 BSA C15 26 David Oliver 1998 Honda NC36

19 Gordon Scott 1960 Triton 24 Derek Crossley 1977 Kawasaki KH 250 25 Ian Marr 1978 Bultaco Sherpa 10 Douglas Harvey 1966 BSA Spitfire MK2 23 Douglas Harvey 1941 Indian 741B Scout 1981 Armstrong CM35 12 Stewart Cole 13 Stewart Cole 1983 Armstrong CM36 34 William Muir 1953 BSA BB32A Trials 35 Chris Kenny 1976 Techamoto TM 36 Chris Kenny 1976 MV Agusta Miniature 37 Chris Kenny 1978 Honda CB400N 38 James Budge 1970 Triumph Tiger 100s 40 James Budge 1970 Triumph Bonneville 41 Mark Foster 1992 Honda Fireblade 1980 Suzuki GS1000 42 John Miller 43/44 Alan Iles 1955 BSA Gold Flash 45 Roddy McLean 1954 Norton International 46 Andrew Kirkland 1995 Yamaha FJ 47 Owen McGeary 1975 Benelli Tornado 48 Albert Smith 1981 Yamaha RD250 LC 250 Road 49 Neil Grieve 1960 Nordian 1400 Carole Nash Stand - Neil Grieve 1940 Indian Sport 750cc

CLUBS

AYR CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB Lowland Hall 28 181 W Brown 1968 Norton Commando Mk.1 182 S Brierley 1960 Ariel Arrow 183 S Brierley 1977 Honda 400/4 184 A Chalmers 1968 BSA D14/4 185 R Burnside 1973 Garelli Katia

CARRON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB Lowland Hall 83 66 J Davidson 2012 Honda Crosstourer 67 G Clark 2009 BMW K1300 GT SE 68 C Cunningham 2000 Yamaha FZS600 69 T Corrieri 2005 Honda Shadow VT750 DCZ 70 G Penn 2009 Suzuki Bandit 71 T Reid 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa 72 W McLean 2009 Honda Pan European 73 A King 1999 Honda Fireblade 74 B Simpson 2003 Suzuki GSXR 750 K3 75 F Wiggins 1003 Suzuki GSXF CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION Lowland Hall 86A 106 R Finan 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140V 107 C Thomson 1957 Ariel VH 500 KIRKCALDY AND DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB Lowland Hall 48 63 H Ward LOTHIAN TRIALS CLUB Lowland Hall 23 188 B Brown 189 M Nairn 190 M Nairn 191 B Hogg 192 J McCrink 193 A Durie MV AGUSTA OWNERS CLUB Lowlands Hall 87 50 A Scott 51 E Bird 52 A Miles 53 J Gow 54 A Miles 55 D Lawrie

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BSA C15 ‘Alf’ Motessa 4RT Honda TLR Scorpa TY Fantic 200 Sherco

1977 MV Agusta Ipotesi 1974 MV Agusta 1969 MV Agusta GTLS 2011 MV Agusta F4RR 1971 MV Agusta GTLS 2014 MV Agusta Brutale

166 A Howson 167 P Archibald 168 P Valentine 169 J Rodgers 170 D Blackie 171 C MacKinnon 172 C MacKinnon 173 I Ross

August 9-10, 2014, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

Individual Awards

Best In Show + Rosette (£100), Robbie Allan Annual Award, free subscription MCM Best Private Entry (£100), free subscription MCM Best Veteran, manufactured before December 31, 1914, free subscription MCM Best Vintage, January 1, 1915, and December 31, 1930, free subscription MCM Best Post Vintage, January 1, 1931, and December 31, 1939, free subscription MCM Best Early Classic, January 1, 1940, and December 31, 1959, free subscription MCM Best Classic, January 1, 1960, and December 31, 1972, free subscription MCM Best Post Classic, January 1, 1973, and December 31, 1987, free subscription MCM Best Modern, January 1, 1988, onwards, free subscription MCM Best Competition Machine – Road Racing, free subscription MCM Best Competition Machine – Off Road, free subscription MCM Best 3 Wheeler / Sidecar, free subscription MCM Farthest Travelled, free subscription MCM Best Trade Entry 10 Highly Commended Rosettes

Club Awards

Club Stand 3rd £250 + 15 Rosettes Club Stand 2nd £500 + 15 Rosettes Club Stand 1st £750 + 15 Rosettes

2001 Ducati 1100 Evo 1988 Ducati 916 1996 Ducati Monster 900 2007 Ducati 1098 1992 Ducati 907ie 2009 Ducati 1098R 2002 Ducati 996R 2014 Ducati 848 Street Fighter

ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS CLUB Lowlands Hall 22 58 A Claxton 1959 Royal Enfield Constellation 59 JD Young 2003 Royal Enfield Clubman 60 L Campbell 1938 Royal Enfield Model B

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SCOTTISH CUB FEST Lowland Hall 30 152 S Connell 1955 Triumph Terrier T15 153 R Connell 1957 Triumph Tiger Cub Competition 154 R Connell 1966 Triumph Tiger Cub French Army 155 S Connell 1961 Triumph Tiger Cub Trials 156 R Connell 1955 Triumph Tiger Cub Plunger 157 R Connell 1964 Triumph Tiger Cub T20 158 T Robotham 1955 Triumph Tiger Cub T20SL 159 Gorgeous Biker Chick 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub T20 160 Gorgeous Biker Chick 1954 Triumph Terrier T15 161 T Robotham 1955 Triumph Terrier

WAR-TORN TROOPS REMEMBERED Lowland Hall 82 96 K Holmes 2009 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 97 T McBride 1997 Yamaha Diversion 98 L Horgburgh 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster 99 K Meldrum 2004 Suzuki GSX 1400 100 B Grey 2011 Triumph Bonneville 101 J Thomson 2005 Suzuki Intruder 102 J Graham 2009 Yamaha XVS950 103 C McLeod 2013 Harley-Davidson Heritage

SCOTTISH EMERGENCY RIDER VOLUNTEER SERVICE Lowland Hall 29 92 Scots ERVS 2013 BMW F800 GT Police 93 Scots ERVS 2013 BMW R1200 RT Police

1997 Harley-Davidson Road King Evo FLHRI 2014 Honda Shadow Spirit Harley-Davidson FLHCTU Ultra Classic 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited 2003 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Anniversary 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHX 2011 Harley-Davidson Softtail Convertible 2014 Harley-Davidson Breakout 2010 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones

SCOTTISH PAN RIDERS Lowland Hall 49 & 50 78 I Taylor 79 A Ferrier 80 C Martin 81 D Allan 82 D Mills 83 T Dakin 84 A Finlay 85 C Milne 86 J Drummond 87 J Duffy 88 W Dalton 89 G Milne

PHOENIX RIZIN MOTORCYCLE CLUB Lowland Hall 43-44

TWIN SHOCK SCRAMBLE CLUB Lowland Hall 104-105

SCOTTISH DUCATI CLUB Lowland Hall 63&64 164 R Thomson 165 R Nicholl

UK 2 STROKES Lowlands Hall 68-69 110 N Lea 111 C Vailon

2004 Ducati 749 2004 Ducati 749 Stealth

AWARDS LIST – THE CAROLE NASH GREAT SCOTTISH BIKE SHOW

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YAMAHA XS1100 UK OWNERS CLUB Lowland Hall 106-108 128 J Mitchell 1980 Yamaha XS1100 LG 129 T Biles 1978 Yamaha XS1100 E 130 N Fenwick 1979 Yamaha XS1100 SF 131 M Tomalin 1979 Yamaha XS1100 G 132 A Young 1979 Yamaha XS1100F 133 C Gallagher 1979 Yamaha XS1100F 134 J Robertson 1982 Yamaha XJ1100J 135 A Bennett 1979 Yamaha XS1100SF 136 D Trail 1981 Yamaha XS1100 Sport 137 E Stanley 1980 Yamaha XS1100F 138 G MacLean 1980 Yamaha XS1100F Mercury Motorcycle Club Central hall 256

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Let’s off-road

Bruce Wilson lets you in on his dirty little secret: Riding off-road is fun, easy, and can be very cheap.What are you waiting for?

YOU choose the speed, the place and the difficulty. Without throwing the old cliché book around too much, riding off-road is a motorcycling gateway to real freedom. It’s an access point to adventure, satisfaction and rewarding skills that will improve your road riding too.

Have we mentioned fun yet? Above all else, off-road riding is great fun.

And it can be surprisingly affordable, too, as you’ll discover over the next few pages, along with what you’ll need to get into the scene, what kind of bikes are out there and where you can go. Enjoy!

making a serious investment, but there are literally thousands of used options of every variety littering the UK, ready to be snapped up for a few hundred quid.

Okay, so your first bike might be a bit shabby, but it’ll mean you’ll probably feel less concerned about scratching it while you’re learning the ropes. And once you’re up to speed you can soon flog it and upgrade to something a bit fancier.

The same goes for kit. While you should always invest in a new helmet, a lot of used off-road kit can be found on auction sites or off-road forums.

Is it expensive to get into?

What type of off-road riding will suit me?

Like anything, off-road riding is as expensive as you want to make it.

Buy a new bike and you’re going to be

The best thing about off-road riding is that there are so many different

disciplines, focusing around four main groups: green lanes, trials, motocross and enduro. They each have their own unique feel, and present different riding challenges.

Green laning, in the company of a few mates and without any pressure, is what weekends are made for; trials is slow and technical; motocross is fast and edgy and enduro is a good mix of both. Which genre suits you best is a question best answered by getting out there and giving each one a try. You’ll find more info on schooling on page 38.

Where can I ride?

The good news is, the UK has traditionally embraced off-road riding, which means there are motocross tracks and enduro parks the length of Britain.

A bit of searching online will help you suss out where you can go for a blast, but trials courses are a little harder to come by; it might be better to join your local club and get stuck in with some friendly competition.

Now here comes the serious bit: to ride green lanes your bike has to be road-legal and insured. You’ll also need to seek out legal byways where you’re permitted to ride your bike.

There are plenty marked on an up-todate Ordnance Survey Explorer map, and the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) website – www.trf.org.uk – will give you a good pointer on what you can and can’t ride, along with an invitation to join them on specific outings.

What kit will I need?

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Helmet: With the exception of trials helmets, most off-road lids are easily recognised for their large peaks and drawn out chin bars. The latter helps with air flow, while the

peak works to protect the rider from flying debris and bright sunlight.

There’s a huge variety of products to suit all budgets.

Neck braces: To protect your neck in the event of a fall, a neck brace is advisable. This Leatt product catches the rider’s helmet on the outer rim, preventing any hyperextension.

The dynamic force is then dissipated via the carbon-fibre wings on to the torso.

Boots: Thick soles, metal plates and a braced, stiffer exterior cope with the nature of rough and often rocky terrain. They’re often buckled, too, allowing for a more secure fitment to the leg. Trials boots, unlike most off-road options, feature level soles.

Gloves: Most off-road riders prefer thin textile gloves to ensure good feel. They’re typically less armoured, with a lot of venting.

Hands get wet quicker, but the gloves also dry out faster, and can be washed without the risk of shrinkage.

Body armour: Whatever discipline you’re riding, body armour should always be worn. The main kinds of torso armour are hard plastics or special rubber compounds, like this Extreme Harness Adventure from Forcefield. It incorporates back, chest, shoulder and elbow armour and can easily be adjusted to provide a custom fit. Separate knee guards should also be worn as, like elbows, they’re a common impact point.

Outer layers: Trials riders often wear stretchy Lycra garments for freedom of movement. Green laners will be better off with textile adventure suits, with built in armour and waterproof qualities. A pants and jersey combo, like this, will better suit motocross and enduro riders, who need more flexibility and protection.

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WK450RX A road-legal bike ideal

Buying used: Yamaha WR250F

for green lanes.

What do I need to know?

WK’s 450RX is a road-legal enduro bike, especially targeted at those wanting to ride green lanes. Equipped with lights and indicators, the Chinese-built motorcycle also features both kick and electric start options to bring its 450cc motor to life. Key features include inverted forks, a monoshock and a lightweight aluminium frame.

What’s it like to ride?

I was lucky to put in a decent amount of miles on the 450, which mostly fired first time on the button and ran like a trooper both on- and off-road.

A lot of the routes I took it on were mild mannered but muddy lanes, and I was happy enough with the way the 450 could switch lines and tackle the rough stuff with relative ease.

The bike has a slightly top-heavy feel and my only concern was prompted when I hit a really muddy section at pace; the weight seemed to get from under the bike and emphasise the slides. It never caught me out properly; maybe a better rider would have just taken it in their stride, but it got my heart racing a time or two.

The brakes are acceptable, but not fantastic. The front brake in particular feels a little wooden, although it worked just fine on every application and proved powerful enough to pull the odd endo on demand.

Something else to note is the firmness of the seatpad, which takes a bit of getting used to.

Tell me about the motor

I was genuinely impressed with the engine’s performance. On green lanes you don’t want ridiculous power or dizzying amounts of revs, and the WK packs a lot of punch from low down. That means you can be quite lazy with the gears, and you’re always in top when you’re travelling on the road.

As standard, it’s geared quite tall, which means it’ll easily topple motorway speeds, at which point the bike does have a tendency to weave a little on its knobbly tyres.

The gearbox seemed smooth to work through and the carb’d fuelling seemed glitch free. Riding through

some extremely wet stretches, the airbox got a little flooded, which took a bit of revving to clear through.

Why should I buy one?

The WK is more affordable than a lot of other mainstream brand options, and in my opinion offers good value for money, especially when you sample it in the context it’s been made for; trail riding. It proved perfectly capable of the job in hand, comfortably delivering on both the road and off-road elements. It’s a decent looking piece of kit and it’s backed up with a year’s parts warranty and six months of labour, adding peace of mind into the equation.

Owner: John Milbank Year: 2005 Paid: £1700 My first green-lane bike was an old Honda CRM250 – a two-stroke, it was famous for having a really strong engine that wasn’t peaky and aggressive like the motocross-focused CR of the time. The four-stroke WR250 is great, with plenty of useful power low in the revs, but an exciting top-end.

It’s quite tall – even at 5ft 11in I wouldn’t mind lowering it a touch, but it’s still a brilliant all-round machine that doesn’t intimidate me like a 450 would. Only problems have been the usual worn/neglected bearings; it cost me £113 to replace all of them in the suspension.

TECH SPEC Engine: 449cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Power: 29.5bhp (22kW) @ 7500rpm Torque: 31lb-ft (42Nm) @ 6500rpm Seat height: 960mm Wheelbase: 1505mm Weight: 117kg Price: £3899 Contact: www.wkbikes.com

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Honda Montesa Cota 4RT

Buying used: Yamaha TY250

A trials bike for slow and technical riding over mostly natural obstacles.

What do I need to know?

The Honda/Montesa story is one steeped in success, taking the last seven world trials championships consecutively. For 2014 there’s the allnew Cota 260, which has seen many advancements over the previous fourstroke powered 250, including an increase in capacity for additional torque and a decompression system to reduce engine braking. The fuel tank and plastics are also new, along with the suspension.

What’s it like to ride?

Speaking from a real amateur’s perspective, the bike’s a dream. It’s stupidly light and really well balanced. I got to experience the Cota 260 at its model launch, on which there were a real variety of riding challenges, including rocks, steep banks and streams.

I was out of my depth, but the bike helped me through some pretty tricky situations. The suspension’s super supple, and

seems to mould itself to whatever you’re tackling. It’ll compress as much or as little as you need it to, as the bike clambers effortlessly over obstacles in its path. The CoG is notably low, and the short wheelbase means you can quickly switch direction, aided by the broad and well-balanced bars. The levers are intuitively placed and I can’t give enough credit to the hydraulic clutch, which proved super smooth and easy to manage accurately.

Tell me about the motor

The torquey motor makes this bike fantastic. It pulls really hard and that’s what the pros say they like best about it. Most of the Cota’s rivals are twostrokes, but the Honda motor delivered linear and precise power without any hesitation. The gearbox is really smooth and it’s a doddle to kick into action. You can really run the bike low in the revs, too, without any fear of stalling. Under the guidance of wiser riders, they encouraged me to use the tick-over alone to tackle relatively tight, but flat sections; on all of which it performed admirably.

Why should I buy one?

Because it’s not just a great bike, it’s that bit different to the rest. And it’s got a fantastic heritage which makes it hard to question the four-stroke direction. Not to mention the simplicity of running a four-stroke over a two-stroke – no premixing and less regular maintenance. It’s a serious piece of kit.

Watch Bruce put the Montesa through its paces by going to MoreBikes.co.uk and searching for ‘Montesa’.

Owner: Broderick Whitmore-Wilson Year: 1984 Paid: £700 Before this I had a nearly new Beta. That was a great bike and I never imagined anything this old would be comparable. In truth, it’s not, but it’s still great fun to ride and surprisingly capable. It starts first kick and has never had any issues other than the occasionally oiled plug. The best thing about the bike is the motor.

It’s really torquey and will power up most things. The front forks feel a bit washy though – they’re probably well overdue a good service. For the money, it’s fantastic. Especially when you think of it as an investment.

TECH SPEC Engine: 258cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Seat height: 650mm Wheelbase: 1321mm Weight: 73kg Fuel capacity: 1.9 litres Price: £5699 Contact: www.honda.co.uk

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Honda CRF250R

Buying used: KTM 150 SX

Motocross bike for purpose-built tracks with jumps and berms.

What do I need to know?

New for 2014, the latest generation CRF250R features the same masscentralised aluminium frame as the bigger CRF450R, and a considerable engine update, which has seen an improvement in the four-stroke’s peak power and torque figures.

The pedigree middleweight crosser has never been so race focused, with further enhancements being made to the 48mm inverted Showa forks, while the fully adjustable rear shocks are all new.

What’s it like to ride?

Novices and pros alike will love the CRF, and for plenty of worthy reasons.

The most notable of which is probably the way this bike handles; it’s super agile, stable and ridiculously pliable.

Pitch it into a corner and the Honda’s frame talks you through the tracking of both wheels with such precision that you can’t help but know

exactly what’s going on below you.

Riding the bike on several different motocross tracks, I was a big fan of the feedback, which stayed with me even when the bike was airborne. A couple of frightful take-offs were easily corrected midflight with a dab of brake to draw the front end down. I also learnt how forgiving the bike could be when landing with the wheels crossed up. The Showa suspension, which I never adjusted from standard, seemed ridiculously flexible, tracking the ground plushly through the scatty stuff, in turn delivering a really resilient bottom end to its stroke for the jumpy bits.

Tell me about the motor

The evolved 249cc single is a masterful piece of engineering. While it’s a big fan of revs – peaking at 11,000rpm – it’s surprisingly torquey.

Once I’d got my head around a track, I found myself running a gear taller than I’d have imagined, often only ever knocking down to second for the really tight stuff, as the motor, complemented by a bit of exit speed, would romp off out of corners from lower revs in third.

It’s easy to kick (there’s no electric start) and another great thing about the engine is that it’s not just flexible, but really pliable as well. Making 37.5bhp, it’s no wet lettuce, but you can still be quite greedy on the throttle without feeling terrified that the bike’s a moment away from launching you to the moon.

The output’s delivered to the rear wheel in a really tractable way, which translates to a few surprise wheelies when the back wheel hooks up following a slide. Despite being cable operated, it’s also worth mentioning how lightweight the clutch is, which gives a really accurate feel.

Why should I buy one?

If you’re in the market for a top-level 250cc crosser, the CRF would be a

great choice of bike. It’s rammed with loads of great qualities, but it’s also got the build quality to back things up.

If you get the chance to swing by a dealer’s then you’ll see how nicely crafted the Honda is, with not a scrap of unnecessary weight to be found. The styling’s up there with the best, and the resale value on a Honda will also work to your favour when it comes time to trade-up again. A great piece of kit.

Owner: Aaron Smart Year: 2010 Paid: £2230 I’m new to off-road and wanted something lightweight and manageable. That’s exactly what the KTM offers.

The motor’s got really good midrange, but I’ve found it’ll oil plugs a little too easily if it’s not being thrashed everywhere. It’s a great bike, but it’s not without its niggles. I bought the bike in January and have since had to have a complete engine rebuild. The other gripe is the jetting. It’s a bit finicky and can run a bit rough at times.

Moans aside, it’s a great starter bike.

TECH SPEC Engine: 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Power: 37.5bhp (28kW) @ 11,000rpm Torque: 19.5lb-ft (26Nm) @ 8500rpm Seat height: 951mm Wheelbase: 1489mm Weight: 106kg Price: £6599 www.honda.co.uk

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Husqvarna FE250

Enduro, for large circuits of varied terrain, including woods, flats and jumps.

What do I need to know?

The high-spec FE250 (Four-stroke Enduro) is a premium product in its field. It’s littered with top-end features, including titanium valves, WP suspension and a special composite subframe designed to flex and absorb impact in a way that aluminium can’t match. It also features electric start and triple clamps for precise front-end feedback. As with most enduro-spec bikes, it can also be road registered.

What’s it like to ride?

Loads of fun: The FE250 is ridiculously versatile. It’s not as focused as a full-on motocross bike, but it can still tackle purpose-built tracks with ease. The same goes for more technical sections where you need a well-balanced and agile machine. It delivers a really plush feel and sits well into anything you throw at it.

The bike’s WP suspension is fantastic stuff, although after landing a few jumps with a firm slap as the units bottomed out on the stroke, I got the tools out to tweak the compression and firm things up. The bike felt so much better and I was really glad it didn’t compromise the effortless quality it processed through the other bits of the track.

To really get a feel for the bike, I also took it to a three hour enduro. From MX tracks to woods, the five mile circuit had everything, and I came away really impressed by the bike’s

Buying used: KTM 300 EXC

versatility. It devoured everything and proved really nimble. Thankfully, it didn’t feel top heavy either, which also meant picking it back up after a crash was much easier.

Tell me about the motor

It’s a great all-rounder. The engine makes good power at the bottom, middle and top-end. You can throw gears at it and it’ll pull them well for a mid-size bike, not relying as much as others in its category on an abundance of revs (though choosing the right gear is still crucial).

As powerful as it is, big steep hill climbs can take their toll on the motor. The solution being to run a gear lower and scream it to the top.

Gear changes were effortless, with a smooth performance both up and down the six-speed transmission. Not everyone’s a fan of four-stroke engine braking, but I really liked the added bonus of an additional anchor on downhill descents, despite brakes being exceptional.

One last quality to shout about is the harsh noise of the FE: It sounds great throughout the rev range.

Why should I buy one?

This is a beautiful bike on so many levels. It’s so versatile and applies itself pleasingly to whatever you throw at it, be it a motocross track, an enduro park or a green lane. It’s a premium product with a high-spec build, oozing fancy components.

It’s a hard machine to fault.

Owner: Matt Ryder Year: 2007 Paid: £3100 I’ve had this bike since 2009 and I love it. I bought it with 29 hours on the motor and I’ve put another 130 on since. Personally, I prefer two-strokes to fours and I love the oomph of the bike’s torquey motor. It’s a beast, but it can also dawdle without the raggedness of a four-stroke. That’s the real appeal; it’s so versatile. It handles well for a big bike, too. I normally use it in enduro races, but it works a treat on green lanes as well. I’d definitely recommend it. In fact, if I buy another bike it’ll be one of these.

TECH SPEC Engine: 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Power: n/a Torque: n/a Seat height: 970mm Wheelbase: 1321mm Weight: 107.5kg Price: £7499 + otr (2014) www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com

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NOW GET OUT THERE AND TRY IT

With hundreds of great tracks and training schools, there’s no reason not to give the dirt a try.

FOUR different disciplines to test all your skills in biking… which one will be your favourite? Many riders take on several, if not all of the challenges, but whichever becomes your favourite, it’s sure to be a great way to spend a weekend, as well as dramatically improve your roadriding skills.

You don’t even need to buy any kit, let alone a bike, to have a go for yourself…

Ride the Highlands

For a truly incredible biking experience in a whopping 50,000 acres of Highland tracks and trails, www.motoscotland.com is open to anyone with a full or A2 motorcycle licence. Based near Inveraray – the gateway to the Scottish Highlands – prices start at just £227, and include bike and kit hire; fuel; insurance; refreshments and a low coach to rider ratio for personal training.

Two day courses are also available, giving you the chance to push your skills even further, and experience more of the stunning scenery.

Enjoy the latest KTMs

Ady Smith KTM off-road schools (www.adysmith-co.uk) moves its training around the country to give any riders the chance to try a wide range of KTM bikes while gaining valuable tuition from one of the country’s most experienced riders – Ady Smith – multiple enduro and supermoto champion.

Check out the Dirt Bike show

Both off-road try out days or enduro schools for more experienced riders are available at various locations, with multiple day packages and one-to-one and small group training options starting at £190, including bike hire, kit and fuel, or £80 if you bring your own.

Experience Wales on a Yamaha

With fantastic tuition from multiplechampionship winning endurance riders Geraint, Dylan and Rowan Jones; Wyn Hughes and ACU instructor John Begley www.yamahaoffroad-experience.co.uk offers basic courses, enduro schools, tailormade courses and the Yamaha Ténéré experience, giving you the chance to explore some beautiful and rugged countrytside on bikes including the WR250R; XT660Z and XT1200Z Super Ténéré.

Prices start at £200, or £85 if you bring your own bike, and there’s even a junior experience for kids aged eight and up at £80 for a two-hour slot.

Try motocross, enduro and trials

Get off-road tuition from Dave Thorpe; four-time Motocross World Champion, and Stephen Sword; eighttime British champion. Situated in Ynysybwl, South Wales, www.davethorpehondaoffroad.com offers Enduro or Motocross training from £150 including bikes, kit and lunch. Taster days combine

enduro, motocross and trials into one action-packed day on Honda’s full range of machines.

days and one-to-one training from £150 in Mid Wales, the school offers riding holidays in South East Spain.

Learn from the best Dakar rider

Beginner’s day courses in Wellingborough

Mick Extance is Britain’s most successful Dakar Rally competitor, and teaches at mickextanceexperience.com with his son Adam, a top level motocross and British Superstock 600 rider. As well as off-road days, enduro experiences, motocross, girls only

Working with Wellingborough council, www.90-one.com allows non-riders, novices and absolute beginners to become safe, competent off-roaders. Bikes and kit are included, with the six-hour Saturday course open to riders from 12 years and up for just £80.

Held from October 30 to November 2, the International Dirt Bike Show 2014 (www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk), has live action and stunt shows, great on-stage interviews and challenges, plus the chance to try a variety of machine. Even kids from five can ride a restricted 50cc Honda with experienced instructors guiding their first experience on two wheels.

The halls at the Stoneleigh Park event are always full of the latest bikes, kit, spares and accessories, so whether you’re interested in electrical trials bikes or fire-breathing motocross machines, you’ll be able to get a real taste of everything off-road riding has to offer. We’d love to see you there, so whether you’ve already got the bug, or you’re still trying to find your perfect bike, it’s the best place to be this autumn.

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The Arctic ride

Day 5 – Valdresflye mountain pass, central Norway.

Gordon Stuart tells the heart-warming story of his incredible journey through northern Europe.

I PULLED my bike to the side of the road, coming to a stop with gravel and dust at my feet. I removed my helmet and felt the cold mountain breeze across my face. As I got off the bike I turned back to see the road I had just ridden.

A coating of snow either side; wet from the countless waterfalls that drain from the snowy mountains and empty, twisting beyond the spikey peaks in the distance. Having battled with the stifling heat of London traffic, Antwerp, and Hamburg; fought the wind on the 8km Øresund Bridge; and shivered my way through

Gordon Stuart ready for his adventure.

countless mountain passes and tunnels, I was here… nearly 3000 miles from home, in biker’s paradise… living the dream I had been having for the past four years.

I was in Finnmark, Norway’s far north, the top of Europe, and deep inside the wilderness of the Arctic.

The ambiance of Oslo was a distant memory, and the tourist-filled fjords of Norway’s west coast were far from my mind. My view was like a postcard but I reminded myself that my journey wasn’t a trip of leisure, but one of challenge, hope, adventure, and altruism. I had a goal too: to reach Nordkapp – the most northerly point in Europe.

It was almost four years ago when I first started dreaming of Nordkapp. A late night conversation in 2010 with my brother-in-law sparked my quest for this obscure location. He was undertaking the Mongol Rally, albeit by car, the following year. Having always been a biker, I toyed with the idea of entering too but I soon found the restrictions on the size and age of the vehicles that could be used ruled out what was sitting in my garage.

While a charitable event, the entrance fee seemed high and it was money I felt should go straight to the charities.

After exploring the maps we had to hand, the investigation led me to one conclusion: I was going to do my own solo charity motorbike ride but I wasn’t going to go to Mongolia. I was going to the Arctic!

For years beforehand I had wanted to raise money for charity but I never found the right opportunity. There was one charity in particular that had a place in my heart – Cerebra (www.cerebra.org.uk). It is a UKbased brain injury charity that supports children, and their families, who have suffered brain injuries. My little brother Robbie suffered a brain injury at nine months old, and Cerebra has done amazing work to help him and my family.

Only a few months after coming up with the original idea, in May 2011 I set off from my hometown of Whitley Bay in the north of England, heading for the Arctic. At the time, I was riding my daily commuter, a

Kawasaki ER5. However, on day seven in northern Sweden I had a crash which caused me to be delayed by four days and ultimately limp home having failed to ride to the Arctic. I raised £1700 for the charity, and had great support from my friends and family, but in my heart I failed and it was a horrible feeling.

Fast forward to early 2013 and a lot had changed. I’d got married, graduated from university, and got myself a grown-up job as a project manager. Another late night conversation, this time with my wife, reignited my Arctic flame and my destiny. I decided I was going to give it another go, and make sure Cerebra would benefit from my adventure.

This time I gave myself 14 months to plan the trip and get the support I needed to make it a success. I set up Facebook and Twitter accounts, started writing weekly blogs, and used the skills I’d learnt in my job to make sure every detail had been thought of, – no matter what went wrong on the trip I had contingencies to ensure I got to the Arctic.

I also bought myself a new bike. The Kawasaki had been a great workhorse for six years, but I needed something a bit bigger that would be more comfortable over long distances, hold me and my gear and was within my price range. After much investigation and research, I took an eight hour train ride to Swansea in winter where

Adventure 41 I bought, picked up, and rode home my new baby: a blue and white 2009 Suzuki GSX650F. Over the months I networked with bikers from across the globe, gained supporters, and got some local motorbike companies on board as corporate sponsors, to help me fund the petrol costs for the 6000 mile adventure. I set myself a target of £2500 to raise for the charity – more than double the cost of running the trip (funded by me and my corporate sponsors)… my mantra was the famous ‘You’ve got to spend money to make money.’

Setting off

Suddenly, I was sitting on my bike on a cold Saturday morning in May looking at St Mary’s lighthouse – the icon of my hometown of Whitley Bay and the starting point of my Arctic ride.

With barely more than a tent, sleeping bag, camera equipment, and some spare clothes on the back of my bike, I was ready for the 6000 mile, three-week adventure that lay ahead.

I was joined by Cerebra, friends, family, sponsors, and supporters at my starting point…

I kept a brave and confident face, but inside I was nervous and apprehensive. I love nothing more

Day 5 – Camping in Otta, central Norway.

than riding my bike but the pressure was on, having failed in 2011. I’d already reached my £2500 target before leaving; I had thousands of followers on social media all cheering me on but I was also leaving my sixmonth pregnant wife at home.

I pulled away from the lighthouse in convoy with 15 or so of my biker buddies but 30 miles later only one remained who would join me for the rest of my 360 mile ride to Dover on Day 1. The weather was awful for riding. Torrential rain and dense traffic made the ride south a real chore. When the weather did ease I was greeted by the rush-hour traffic of the M25. Even though only a 650, when the bike was fully loaded it felt heavy and very wide.

The following few days I spent almost 100% on motorways as I rode east through France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, before heading north into Denmark and Sweden. I did several 500+ mile days to get me up to Scandinavia in my timeframe, but being fresh into my trip made them slightly easier. By the end of Day 4 I was camped in Oslo and said goodbye to motorway riding for the foreseeable future.

For the next 10 days I headed north through Norway. The route was filled

Day 10 – Balsfjorden, Troms county, northern Norway.

Day 13 – Nordkapp, northern Norway (the aim of my trip).

Day 18 – Valdresflye Plateau, central Norway.

with snowy mountain passes, tunnels, hairpin bends, and wildlife spilling on to the road. Choosing to travel in May and early June was a risk. I had been told before I left that the weather in Norway, especially the Arctic North, was variable at best; there was a real chance the mountain passes could be icy or closed due to snow.

Unlike my last trip, luck seemed to be on my side. As I rode north through Norway I followed a high pressure weather system which kept me dry, and importantly brought the temperatures up enough to ensure there was little snow on the roads.

Word about my trip got out to some of the motorcycle community in Norway and I was lucky enough to be chaperoned in some counties by local motorcycle clubs, who also arranged beds for the night on a few of my stops.

At 11am on Day 13 I reached the

Nordkapp. The emotions going through me were mixed. I was so proud that I had made it here as an ambassador of Cerebra, and that I’d achieved my aim.

But also I was mentally tired; my body was hurting, and I had to ride another 3000 miles to get home.

The roads back were quiet and full of twisty bends. I was averaging 350 miles a day, but I soon realised this was my reward for making it to Nordkapp, and I began to enjoy the ride and took in some of the sights along the route back.

On Day 21 I arrived in Amsterdam where I would catch my ferry home to Newcastle. It felt strange to be going home not only as I’d been on the road, camping for three weeks straight, but that I no longer had Nordkapp in my sights… I’d done it, and I was already beginning to dream of my next adventure.

Gordon with his brother Robbie after returning home from the ride.

As we went to press, Gordon had raised £3985 for this very worthy charity.

Please help him by donating at www.arcticride.blogspot.com Imagine what could be achieved if every MCM reader donated just £1!

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Q&A 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. White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law – and they have full bike licences too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution.

White Dalton is Britain’s premier 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 need advice on a biking-related legal question or query, email mail@whitedalton.co.uk The best Q&A will be published in MCM, in confidence, of course.

RIDERS AND THE LAW Legal matters made simple 43 Specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides our readers through their legal trials and troubles...

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I was waiting in traffic on my SV1000 when some numpty in a Corsa ran into the back of me. I lost my balance and the Suzuki leaned to that point of no return so I laid it down gently.

The driver stopped and we exchanged details, but in all honesty no harm was done to the bike and I was all right thankfully. I thought no more about it until I was called and told by some random company that they could help me, and there was compensation waiting for me. I then got about half a dozen texts telling me there was money waiting and I needed to act.

While I know I’m not hurt and the bike is okay, should I claim? Is there money waiting for me? It seems morally wrong but I could do with the cash to pay for our holiday this summer. Also, even though I am not claiming, do I need to tell my insurance company?

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It sounds like some unscrupulous scumbag has passed your details on to this company which reckons it can help you. It makes my blood boil that people’s private information is not treated properly. Despite assertions by this company that you are entitled to compensation, it is a long established legal principle that compensation is to put you back in the same place you were, but for the accident. Therefore, as you state you and the bike were fine, there is no loss to claim – as such, you are not entitled to any compensation. To claim when you and your bike are fine would be fraudulent in my opinion.

Anyone who advises you otherwise is a liar at worst; or misguided/stupid at best.

It’s likely your insurance has a clause which requires you to report any accident. If you do not it could invalidate your insurance.

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A bus pulled out from a minor road directly in front of me and my Hayabusa. I had no chance of stopping and T-boned it. I’ve lost two teeth, fractured my neck, punctured my lung, broken two ribs and fractured my pelvis.

Summer isn’t looking too sweet but I’m alive…

I’m not too worried as to who was to blame, but I am worried about the future and making sure I get the right representation. My insurer has told me I need use its panel solicitor.

Someone called me from the panel solicitor telling me they are a litigation specialist. Is this the same as a solicitor, and do I have to use who my insurer tells me to?

I hope you have a speedy recovery and I like A your ‘I’m alive’ attitude. With regards to representation, despite what anyone tells you –

i.e. your insurer – you are the client, it is your claim and you can choose your own solicitor. Simple as that.

If you do choose to let your insurer dictate what legal representation you have, be very careful what the ‘panel solicitor’ firm tells you as to the status of the person it proposes to use to run your claim.

There are all kinds of phrases bandied about, such as ‘litigation specialist’, ‘paralegal’ and ‘solicitor liaison officer’. In short, none of these titles mean that the person is a qualified solicitor, or has any legal qualifications at all.

You can check on the Law Society website.

While there are some very good litigators who are not solicitors, in my experience there are also some very poor ones, so do your homework to make sure you get someone who can do the job properly.

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“NICE BIKE MATE…” 2007 YAMAHA FZS1000 FAZER

Name: Phil Kermeen From: Buckinghamshire Occupation: IT consultant Owned bike for: Nine months Tell us about it: I’d sold my CBR600 and had been riding my dad’s Deauville, which I really hated, so was looking for a sportsbike.This was in my local dealer for £4000 and looked fantastic with braided brake lines, adjustable levers… it looked like someone had really loved it. I bought it on looks alone, and didn’t test ride it.When I did ride it, I realised the suspension, which was standard, was horrible – it just kicked about on fast bumpy roads. I ended up buying an aftermarket shock off the previous owner – he reckoned it made a big difference, but he was a lot heavier than me, and I’m still not happy with it.

At some point I want to talk to a suspension specialist, but I’m worried about how much money I’m pumping into the bike. I thought this would be somewhere between a KTM 950 and a Fireblade: the best bits of a sportsbike, with the practicality of a more upright bike. It’s not – when I ride it hard into corners it feels heavy and the suspension’s not managing it properly.The engine’s stonking when it’s revving high, but I really want the torque of a V-twin. I wish I’d bought an Aprilia. It’s a bit of a ‘muscle Mary’ of a bike – it’s down the beach pumping iron and looking good, but if it got into a fight it’d have the s**t kicked out of it. If I don’t persevere with the suspension, I might get a Hayabusa…

Engine: 998cc water-cooled inline four Power: 148bhp (37kW) @ 11,000rpm Torque: 78lb-ft (42Nm) @ 8000rpm Weight: 199kg Seat height: 815mm Current value: Dealer £4300; Private £3700; Part-ex £3200

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BMW K75C 1985, original/right condition for year, silver/blue, full s/h, 80k miles, comfort seat, BMW panniers, top box, my bike for 25 years, £950. Tel. 01229 717232. Cumbria.

APRILIA RX50 MoT and tax March 2015, new fork seals, new battery, fun to ride, restricted to 30mph but loads of potential if you wanted to make it go faster.

Tel. 07707 419800. West Midlands.

APRILIA SCOOTER SA50R red/black, 1150 miles from new, mint condition all round, taxed till 31/8/14, powerful 2-stroke engine, very reliable, £1600 ono Tel. 01584 876498. Shrops.

ARIEL COMBINATION 500 1924, flat tank, taxed, no work needed, in excellent original condition, ride or show, single seater, Carbide lights hand change £12,000. Tel. 01949 842630. Notts.

BETA REV 3 250cc, 2008, trials bike, it has road document so it can easily be put on the road, vgc, loved, garaged, light dry use only, maintained regularly, £1900 Tel. 01983 756228. Isle of Wight.

BLINT ST 04, 41k miles, h/grips, hugger gel seat, Scottoiler rack and panniers, full s/h, MoT 2/2015, some scratches on l/h fairing but no cracks, bargain at £1900. ono Tel. 07815 163661.W Sussex.

BMW F650GS 2001/51, 20,000 miles, t&t, heated grips, hand guards, Givi top box & rack, larger screen, engine bars, sump guard, centre & side stands, original toolkit, original manuals, two ignition keys, history, £2000 Tel. 07896 809299. Devon.

BMW G650 GS white, 4,300 miles, 2012 (12 reg), 650cc, ABS brakes, power socket, h/grips, c/stand, h/guards, r/hugger, front fender extender, data-tag, full BMW s/h, vgc, £4250. Tel. 01423 523154. N Yorks.

BMW K1 B1990, G reg blue executive model, 31,500 miles with small chrome K1 insignia on the fairing, MoT to August 2014, vgc, documented BMW dealer service history, genuine BMW K1 soft luggage inc tank bag & throw over soft panniers, Luftmeister chip included but not fitted, Operation manual & riders handbook included, ABS fully working, £3750. Tel. Grant 07976 710793. Cambs.

BMW G650GS 2012, 1800 miles, centre stand, heated grips, spoke wheels, excellent condition, five months warranty, £4495 Tel. 07831 406310. Devon.

BMW F800 ST 2012, 30,000 miles, engine paint needs tidying, runs, great s/h, £3950. Tel. 01244 332435; 07564 960647.

Cheshire.

BMW F800 ST 798cc, 6,600 miles, 12 months' MoT, ABS, h/grips, computer, white indicators, c/stand, full luggage, Sorned, one owner, Nov 2007, £2850. Tel. Eddie 07779 483023.

Twickenham, Middx.

BMW GS 800cc, '63 reg, Dec 2013, 1,600 miles, ABS, h/grips, c/stand, hand protectors, front and rear mud slings, factory alarm, immobilisers, vgc, £7250. ono Tel. 01522 697721. Lincs.

BMW K75RT 1995, a pensioner’s toy, 103k miles, full BMW dealer, s/h, up to 85k miles, self serviced after, full luggage and everything works, t&t, consider swap for a Mono boxer, £1450 Tel. 07549 182059. Suffolk.

BMW K100 LT 1990, 980cc, converted to trike 2012, full bodywork respray, t&t, 47k, Casarva rear conversion, leading link front forks, £6500 ono Tel. 01271 375027. Devon.

BMW 1150GS 2002, one owner, 35,800 miles, new MoT, all original, ABS, heated grips, original panniers, religiously serviced, always garaged, completely reliable bike in excellent condition, £3500 Tel. 01803 762111. Devon.

BMW R1150R 2002, MoT 17.03.15, top box, BMW panniers, CF hugger, extender, chrome cyl head covers, cyl head protectors, Givi screen, s/s braided hoses, h/grips, garaged, vgc, £2950 Tel. 01275 461019. Bristol.

BSA A65 LIGHTNING 1969, tax exempt, new MoT, too many new parts to list, with invoices, too heavy for me now, £4000 ovno Tel. Dave 07891 324735. Lincs.

BMW R1100 RS 1085cc, very clean bike, 64k miles, on Sorn, will have full MoT when sold, some new parts fitted, £1650 ono Tel. 01776 705259. Dumfries & Galloway, Stranraer.

BMW R850R 04 reg, black, mileage 27,674, t&t May 2014, fitted six speed gearbox, hand protectors & heated handgrips, adjustable flyscreen, BMW panniers & aftermarket top box, regularly serviced, £3000 ono Tel. 07785 209869. South Yorkshire.

BMW R1150GS Adventure 53 reg, 39,000 miles, vgc, full service history, Sargent seat, touratech Pro-Zega panniers, many extras, £4600 ono Tel. Tim 07956 983627. West Midlands.

BMW R65 1980, red, 17,600 miles, MoT 7/3/15, taxed, crash bars, handbook, good tyres, garaged, vgc.Tel. 01275 461019.

Bristol.

BMW R65 1981, the later, better, more powerful R65, excellent condition, full MoT, stainless pipes, panniers, recently fully refurbished with over £600 new parts and immaculate new paint, £2250 ono Tel. 07760 733053.

Warks.

BMW R80RT white, 1980, unknown mileage, currently on Sorn, BMW alloy wheels, converted to unleaded fuel, electronic ignition & voltage regulator, BMW heated grips & panniers, final drive ratio raised to 33:1 & speedo changed to match, hence unknown mileage, two owners from new, twin front ATE disc brakes, £2500 ono Tel. 07785 209869. South Yorks.

BMW R1150 GS Adventure, 2003, 49k miles, vgc, lots of history, full BMW aluminium luggage, fog lights, engine bars, touring screen, Remus can and 'Y' piece, MoT til Jan 2015, tax till April 2015, £4250. Tel. 07775 696416. Hants.

BMW T 1992, 48k, bodywork good, excellent mechanically (inc tyres), Nivomat, h/grips, £950. Tel. 0203 5665886.

BMW R90S 900cc, 1975, orange/silver, good condition for year, import from the Netherlands, age related number, some work done, ride or restore, £4250 ovno Tel. 01773 862761; 07800 527698. Notts.

BMW R100RT 1000cc, classic, 1996, t&t, 38,000, panniers, s/s pipes, new s/motor, front pads, seat, reg box coil, oil & filter every 2k, very clean, £3000 firm. Tel. 01709 579556. Rotherham.

BMW R1200RT SE March 2012, 5,500 milestone, mature owner, blue, top box and bag, cylinder and tank protectors, ESA, ASC, ABS, h/seats and grips, taxed, s/h, mint, £10,200 ono Tel. 0115 9654925. Notts.

BMW R25/2 250cc, 1953, good unrestored condition, reg no 4185 H, all documents present, £5000. no offers Tel. 0113 2841262.

West Yorks.

BMW F650 Funduro, 1994, red, MoT, valid until Oct 14, 68k miles, good reliable bike, just needs a little work, spare parts inc, workshop manuals, lots of work been carried out on this bike, £700. Tel. Stewart on 07719 512397. London.

BMW RS K1100 full BMW luggage, ABS, heated grips, Corbin seat, mint condition £1750. Tel. 01269 594309. South Wales.

BSA A10 650cc, 1958, in good original condition, £4000 ono Tel. 07766 955509. Lincs.

BSA A10 red & black, excellent condition and runner, first to see will buy, £4000. Tel. 01772 635161. Lancs.

BSA A7 500cc, 1954, unfinished project, new front tyre, engine rebored, new pistons, crank rebuilt, elec gin, rewired, has dating certificate, could deliver at cost, £2250 ono Tel. 01275 830922. Bristol.

BSA C11G 250cc, 1955, t&t free, rebored, new cam shaft and followers, new rear chain, not yet run in, £1650 or make me a sensible offer.Tel. 01524 733604.

Lancs/Cumbria border.

BSA C15 250cc, 1961, blue, good condition for year, could deliver at cost, with V5, £1395 ono Tel. 01275 830922. Bristol.

BSA A65 LIGHTNING Rocket 1964-5, new rear rim, spokes, 90% stainless fasteners, 7k miles, stainless mudguards, £4000. Tel. 0141 6416392. Lanarks.

BULTACO SHERPA trials, 250cc, 1973, totally rebuilt new parts where needed, electronic ignition, nearly new tyres, powder coated frame, nice bike, rides well, £900 ono Tel. Brian 07548 531007 anytime. Shropshire.

DUCATI 851 Strada, red, 1990, 12,650 km, excellent condition, new tyres, battery, only 600 miles since last service, open to sensible offers. Tel. 07585 984811. Hampshire.

CLIPIC 80cc trials bike, recently serviced big wheeled, good runner, £850 ovno Tel. Mark 07900 261386. Somerset.

DERBI SENDA 50 2009, 17k miles, top end rebuild, 12 months’ MoT and tax, £1200 Tel. 07975 871134. Gtr London.

DUCATI M600 Monster, 1997, P reg, red, good condition for age, small dent in tank, 9300 miles, seat cowl, great handling bike, ready to ride or a good base for restoration, MoT till June, tax till September, £1250 ono Tel. 07881 733409. Roxburghshire.

DUCATI ST4 916cc, 2004, only 1200 miles, one owner since new, serviced, MoT Jul 14, tax end Feb 2014, zero gravity, dark screen, Ventura sports rack and touring rack, carbon fibre racing pipes inc micro chip, original pipes inc chip, up front dash GPS/charging socket, brand new Michelin Road 2 tyres, always garaged, super condition for year, well looked after, original Ducati booklets, spare key, new Multistrada forces reluctant sale, £3595. Tel. 07734 245086.

Shrops.

GILERA COUGAR 125 125cc Custom, MoT/taxed, very economical, reliable, 202, 11,400 miles, heated grips, good order, £950 ono Tel. 07544 766128.

Staffs.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat Boy, 1584cc, 2009, professionally custom painted & very good condition, 6 gears, only 21k miles, 6 months’ tax, 11 months’ MoT, Vance & Hines exhaust, detachable windshield plus sissy bar & rack. The photos don’t do it justice. More photos available on request. £10,500 Tel. 0208 643 7487. Surrey.

HARLEY DYNA Street Bob, 2013, blue pearl, immaculate, V&H exhausts, 1200 miles, fsh, still under warranty, comes with cover, original exhausts and optimate charger, £9600 ono Tel. 07941 492989. Surrey.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDB Street Bob, 2011, totally immaculate, 1501 miles only, truly stunning iconic machine, genuine enquires only please, £9350 Tel. 07848 838378. Somerset.

DRK TRICYCLE rare opportunity to acquire a DRK Tricycle, factory finished to high standard in two tone cream/maroon, stainless steel exhaust and aluminium body, recently rebuilt 1100cc engine, full weather gear, cheap tax and insurance, £6350 ovno Tel. 01942 875166. Greater Manchester.

GREEVES GRIFFIN 380cc, 1972, restored to excellent condition, many new parts, very fast bike, £2300. ono Tel. 07954 315967.

Essex.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Sportster, 2004, lots of extras, Screaming Eagles, 12 mths' MoT & tax, new bike forces sale, £3500. ono Tel. 07748 117118 after 6pm. Shrops.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 883cc, 1995, immaculate condition, 9300 dry miles, Wolf painting on tank, new battery, £2500 Tel. 01625 421574.

Macclesfield.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Superglide FXDC, 1600cc, 2010, black, back rest, luggage rack, heated grips, under 7000 miles, mint condition, t&t, £8500 may p/x for transit type van, value around, £2000. Tel. 07880 712544. Bristol.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200, custom, Bobber, Cafe Racer, one of absolutely stunning zero, one off beast, Bespoke 16” front & rear chrome & alloy wheel with Avon 500 rubber, handles like a Ducati, the bike is lavished with Roland Sands and Joker machine parts, wide glide front end, custom paint and airbrush in Stars & Stripes, loads of chrome and polished alloy parts, too much to list, long MoT & tax, rides & runs like a dream, £14,995 orno Tel. 07748 654532. Leics.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat Boy, 1584cc, 2009, professionally custom painted & very good condition, six gears, only 21,000 miles, six months tax and 11 months MoT, Vance & Hines exhaust, detachable windshield, plus sissy bar & rack, photo doesn’t do it justice, more photos available on request, £10,500 Tel. 02086 437487. Surrey.

HARLEY DAVIDSON DEUCE Selling my beloved & trusted purple & ice, bought from new in 2001, it's been family owned since! Absolutely thousands spent! chrome components & braided cables etc throughout... too much to list! All aftermarket parts are "genuine Harley Davidson" apart from the £600 Vance & Hines pipes which sound awesome & spit flames :) c/w easy fit touring seat & snakeskin (thong) seat as well as full leather touring bags /brackets (all cost £2000 alone!) it's had a Stage 1 tune from new so plenty of torque/power throughout the gear range, she's never missed a beat! As well as looking good this is a get on and go bike as handling and suspension have not been compromised for looks! stirrups do make a difference for touring, so not just for looks, I've toured Europe extensively and it's a very comfy ride if your going that way, the Italians love it! Fully serviced & maintained as you'd expect & new clutch last year so ready to ride, year's MoT, 6 mths' tax this is now a fast appreciating classic as they stopped making these in 2005 so your money's well spent here! £9500 ono Tel. 07966 526526. Surrey.

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007, HD Dyna Super Glide trike, converted

by TrikeShop UK, new tax and MoT, 7,300 miles, regularly serviced with no expense spared, mint condition, alarmed, lots of extras inc, bought from the genuine Harley catalogue with receipts inc, kept in garage and extra cover all its life when not used and plugged into an optimiser. Tel. 01269 845800.

Carns.

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HARLEY DAVIDSON SP159 Fatboy Special, 2011, V&H pipes, Brawler seat, stunning in black denim, £11,995 ovno Tel. 07583 882776. E Riding of Yorks.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 883 Low, registered 2006, black, 9k miles, new MoT, vgc, £4000.

Tel. 01935 706269. Somerset.

HARLEY SPORTSTER Anniversary, genuine 8000 miles, t&t, panniers, tyres, battery, immaculate, extras, £3750 ono Tel. Tony 01865 874980. Oxford.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 883R, orange, 2005, 6,800 miles, MoT, spoke wheels, H/D side-kick seat, luggage rack, full Stage One, excellent condition, £3950. Tel. 01983 568616. Isle of Wight.

HONDA CBF125 2010, red, excellent condition, low mileage 4700, tax till 31/03/15, MoT till June, two owners, £1600 ono Tel. 01208 816402; 07450 123933.

Cornwall.

HONDA CBR125R 2012, 62 plate, only 275 miles, drives brand new, urgent sale £2750 Tel. 07919 955559.

HONDA CB 1977, new tyres, windscreen, back box, t&t till March 2015, main stand, s/stand, elec start and kick-start, beautiful condition, 10,200 miles, owner workshop manual, front chrome mudguard now fitted, £1700 ovno Tel. 01226 713950.

Barnsley, South Yorks.

HONDA CB 250N Super Dream Deluxe ‘Y’ reg, 1982, blue, fully restored, (new piston rings plus decoke plus been Slick 50 treated), frame resprayed in pearlescent black, engine, carbs and forks and wheels polished and bits rechromed, 17k genuine miles, Sorn registered, lots of new parts. For more information please tel. £1000 plus all spares (£1150). No offers on motorcycle (spares negotiable). Tel. Charlie 07812 363906. S Yorks.

HONDA CB500 1999, twin, screen, top box, immac cone, year’s MoT and tax, perfect machine, 20k miles, £1500 Tel. 01354 610269. Cambs.

HONDA CBF125 Learner legal/commuter, vgc, only cosmetic few marks as expected, Honda warranty & Honda roadside assistance until 30/6/2014 still valid for next owner, full service history, one previous owner, first MoT is due on 01/7/2015, Givi top box included with 2 keys, also included Oxford Monster security lock, it comes with its original manual, service book & two keys.

Tel. 07446 143093. Middlesex.

HONDA CB250 1999, T reg, black, very reliable & economical, excellent condition for age, well maintained, garaged, mature owner, 12 months t&t, 36,000 miles, manuals, two keys & toolkit, £750 ono Tel. 01484 307226. West Yorkshire.

HONDA CBR 1000FK 1989, MoT & Tax Sept 2014, 49,000 miles, only two owners, recent battery, alternator, reg/rect, £875 Tel. 01727 751218. Herts.

HONDA CB750 F2, 1977, MoT, 44,000 miles, a couple of small faults, £999 Tel. 07977 079895.

Greater London.

HONDA CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, 2003, 03 reg, blue, 30,480 miles, Datatool alarm, Micron exhausts, Givi top box & rack, gel seat, blue tank cover, bike currently on Sorn, £3500 ono Tel. 01283 214093; 07801 438080. Derbyshire.

HONDA CBF600SA 2011 (61), 4100 miles, two owners, vgc, great commuter bike, topbox plus many extras, rear shock has been lowered, MoT due Sept 2014 currently on Sorn, £3600 ono Tel. 01622 813920. Kent.

HONDA CBR1100XX Blackbird, 1999, T reg, black, fuel injection model, fsh, 29,400 miles, MoT March 2015, tax 31st August, Meta alarm/immob, Datatag, two keys + two fobs, D/bubble screen, SW-Motech Givi rack, Scottoiler, garaged, £2495 ovno Tel. 07737 244747. Surrey.

HONDA CBF 250 2008, 6k miles, blue rack, centre stand, serviced, new tyre, workshop manual, £1850 Tel. 01298 22783.

Derbys.

HONDA CB250N Superdream, 1979, 13,800 miles, full MoT, full tax, electric & kick start, loads of new parts, Avon roadrider tyres, good condition, 54 mpg every tank, 100% reliable in my year owning it, £950 Tel. 01494 562241. Buckinghamshire.

HONDA CBF125 2010, black, excellent condition, 1500 miles, t&t end May, one owner, £1550 Tel. 01458 273232. Somerset.

HONDA CB500 1999, lovely condition, 29k miles, £1495 Tel. 07435 522107.

Email. johnlodge66@gmail.com Surrey.

HONDA CBR 1000 RR7 2007, Fireblade, blue, 3,600, MoT and tax, Sorned, £5200. ono Tel. 07856 987122. W Yorks.

HONDA CBR 600 Repsol, 2011, 4,200 miles, MoT Mar 15, tax Sep 2014, Ackropovic full exhaust system, new Bridgestone tyres f&b (500 miles on them), custom dream machine, Repsol paintwork, only ridden in Summer, heated garage over winter, vgc, lovely bike. Tel. 07436 275141.

Essex.

HONDA CG125 silver, 2005, tax till April 2015, MoT due May 2015, two new tyres, two lady owners, low mileage, £1100 ono Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

HONDA CBR 600F-P 600cc, 1993, California yellow/silver, 20k miles, pro maintained, Scootoiler, MoT/tax tip Feb 2015, full service record, £1700 Tel. 01450 376475; 07909 191834. Scottish Borders.

HONDA CBR 1100XX 1137cc, red, 1999 Nov, only 8,800 miles, MoT, new tyres, battery, chain and sprocket, back box, two panniers, vgc, £3200 Tel. 01299 825673.

Worcs.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 700 2010, 17,000 miles, excellent condition, full service history, tax, MoT, £4950 Tel. 079040 39066.

Somerset.

HONDA F6C 1500cc trike, 16,000 miles, showroom condition, converted BB Customs, October 2012, 12 month tax, six month MoT, cruise pegs, twin spots, datatool alarm, £11,500 can deliver Tel. 01228 530241 or 07979 080413. Cumbria.

HONDA CG 125 57 reg, black, 7k miles, runs and looks like run, many extras and new tyres, all old MoTs, first to see will buy, £1150 Tel. 01992 700033. Essex.

HONDA SFX 50 year’s t&t, T reg, very clean, low mileage, £425 Tel. 0208 2417884. Surrey.

HONDA TLM220 1988, trials road registered, mono shock totally restored put back into its original colours, powder coated frame, full lighting fitted, very nice bike, £1600 ono Tel. 07548 531007 anytime. Shropshire.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 2004, tax 10/14, MoT 06/15, recent service, one main previous owner, new pads, new rear tyre, new Motad can & new Honda colour matched topbox, footpeg lowering kit, taller Givi screen, heated grips, Gerbing heated jacket supply, vgc, well sorted, ready to ride, £1950 ono Tel. 01325 288652. Darlington.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 650 1999, 20k, very good cond apart from small scratch, exhaust, Sorned, MoT, mature 2nd owner, £1900 Tel. 01403 241413. Horsham.

HONDA CBR600FAB 600cc, 61 reg, tax, as new condition, owned from new, 2933 miles only, many extras, reluctant sale, first to see wil buy, dry ridden only, £4700 ono Tel. 01482 850593. East Yorkshire.

HONDA CBF250 2006, MoT 29/4/2015, road tax 28/2/2015, 13k miles, Hagon shock, Rentec rack. Tel. 07581 036152. North Yorkshire.

HONDA CBR400 NC29, 1990, t&t, 35,834 km/h, nice clean bike, some history & spare parts, £700 ono Tel. 07715 881042. Lincoln.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 1999, 21k, tax and test, good condition, 52 ltr top box, £1400. Tel. 07904 502193; 01422 316310. W Yorks HONDA CRF 250X lowered (can return to height), 54 reg, 10 mths' MoT, tax till Aug, recent full service, selling as barely used, £1800. Tel. Rob 07890 808582.

Monmouthshire. .

HONDA CB600 Hornet, 600cc, red, vgc, 23k miles, 1998, kept in dry, 12 months’ MoT, taxed May 2014, £1200 ono Tel. 0121 6288246; 07956012523. B’ham. . 07859 919598. North Yorkshire.

HONDA CBF 500 blue,ABS, 4900 dry miles, t&t, full s/h, hugger, fender extenda, Smartwater, this machine has been pampered with five oil changes in less than 5k miles, immaculate, always protected with Scottoiler ACF50, even in summer. Tel. 07833 684342. Kent.

HONDA FURY black, 2012, 4000 miles, mint condition, £7500 Tel. 01492 870333. Denbighshire.

HONDA CR500 AF conversion, CR500, 1991, engine in a CRF450 2005 chassis, road legal, six months t&t, bike is one of a kind, has been purposely built for the job, all the welding & engineering on it has been carried out by a professional. Tel. 07964 420563 send message. Cornwall.

HONDA CX500 T reg, 6000 miles genuine, in use, MoT April, Haynes book, history, docs, nice smooth bike ride, £1650 leave message if out and number Tel. 01767 691209. Beds.

HONDA CX500 EC Eurosport, 1983, A reg, black, only 13.5k miles, serviced regularly, owned bike from new, and it is totally original and in excellent condition, new original Honda silencers fitted, an appreciating classic, good investment at £3495 Tel. 07859 919598. North Yorkshire.

HONDA GL1100 Interstate, 1983, 10 months tax, good tyres & brakes, in good mechanical condition & runs well, paint work is a little tired, due to work please text as I can’t always hear a call, I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, £1150 ono Tel. Ron 07855 137204. Birmingham.

HONDA GOLDWING 1800GL ABS, 2004, red, fully dressed, loaded with chrome, extra illumination spot lamps, siren, stereo, reverse gear, immaculate, no damage or corrosion, 40,200 miles, no time wasters, £10,000 Tel. 0151 6788883. Wirral.

HONDA CB 1300 08, ABS, 6,800 miles, naked black, Honda flyscreen, heated grips, Beowulf can, rad guard, hugger, extends crash bungs, tank pad, BT016's, goes as good as it looks, worth viewing. Tel. 01452 780280. Glos HONDA DOMINATOR 2001 model, 23,000 miles, great condition, £1350. Tel. 07887 666702. South Yorkshire.

HONDA HORNET 600cc in blue, 2006, low mileage, Ermax colour coded rear hugger, new battery fitted last year, new brakes and tyres (Bridgestone BT 023) have done less than 500 miles, new chain tensioner fitted, great ride in town and on the back roads.

Tel. 07584 222053. East Riding of Yorkshire.

HONDA PAN EUROPEAN 1100 1998, 50,450 miles, full s/h, tax and MoT to Aug, tank cover and bag, h/grips, alarm, good tyres, wind deflectors, standard and taller screen. Tel. 07947 612371.

Halifax, W Yorks.

HONDA PC800 1996, 18,000, datatool alarm, great touring bike, £1500 Tel. 01295 253207.

Oxfordshire.

HONDA PCX 2011, 15k miles, perfect showroom condition plus many extras, £1750 Tel. 07962 075701. pavelip@aol.com Gtr London.

HONDA PCX 2011, 22,500 miles, one owner from new, a few scrapes, fsh, t&t, £1000 Tel. 07817 695141. Dorset.

HONDA TRANSALP 1997, genuine mileage, 23k, £1600 ono Tel. 07779 763859. Swansea.

HONDA VF 500 F2F 1986, 33k, regularly used until garaged several years ago due to illness, hence needs recommissioning, Battlax tyres, totally standard other than Goodridge lines, a worthwhile project, £300 Tel. 0116 2234757. Leics.

HONDA VFR800 VTec ABS (05) winning red, 26,000 miles, stacks of tlc, above average condition, full Honda dealer service history, Honda heated grips double bubble screen hugger, £4000 Tel. 07774 853241. Suffolk.

HONDA XR 125cc, 11k miles, £1250 Tel. 07809 704642.

Cumbria.

HONDA 400 SUPER FOUR grey import, 94, "L", 42,700km (26,500 miles), MoT & tax to Aug 2014 Tel. 07970 811806. Glos.

HONDA 650 DEAUVILLES one X reg, one W reg, both blue, most parts have gone, both believed to be category 'C' write offs, both run and ride very well, one t&t until end October, £895 the pair, shed load of spares also available.

Tel. Simon 01784 461961. Surrey.

HONDA 90 CUB 85cc, two new tyres, tubes, screen box, 21k miles, 11 mths tax, MoT, good runner, brand new rear wheel, 1978, E44 EHA, £600. ono Tel. 01384 348419. W Mids.

HONDA BENLEY 185 1979, reg KEV 75IV, 11 months MoT, £1300.

Tel. 01205 358068. Lincs..

HONDA CB250 red, 12 mths' tax and MoT, low mileage, great little bike, £900. Tel. 07719 777175.

Bristol.

HONDA CBF125M March 2014 first reg, white, 2100 miles, £2200. Tel. 07824 704773.

Worcestershire. Tel. 07859 919598. North Yorks.

HONDA CBR 600FX 1999, T plate, 13,500 miles, aftermarket end can, screen, originals inc, some marks but good condition for age, classic insurance group, 5 mths tax, 11 mths MoT, recent filters & fluids, excellent first big bike, £2000. ono Tel. 07798 556743. Lincs.

HONDA CBR 600RR 2012, TT Legends, rare factory paint job, only 2900 miles, lady owner,extras: ASV levers, R&G crash bars, heated grips, Gel seat, hard wired sat nav charger (sat nav not included), hard wired trickle charger leads. Tel. 07702 927093. West Midlands.

HONDA CBR-RR 600 04 reg, immaculate, original condition, with extras included, £3000. Tel. 07960 273344.

HONDA CD200 200cc, 1984, rideable when taxed and MoTd, they both just run out, hardly used last year, that's why I'm selling, new tyres, goes well, offers wanted.Tel. 01243 268816.West Sussex.

HONDA CD250U 1989, full MoT, will tax, Cafe Racer conversion, lots spent. Tel. 07415 212558. Staffs.

HONDA CX500 1978, early Z model, 35k miles, fair cond, MoT, Sorned, ride or restore, £650. Tel. 07949 653017. Staffs.

HONDA CX500 Cafe racer professional conversion, ex display "Cafe Racer kits", MoT May 15, very good condition, cheap insurance, sounds great, 20k miles, reliable, new battery, appreciating era, loads interest whenever you stop, £2995. Tel. 07799 202204. Devon.

HONDA CX500 EC Eurosport, 1983, A reg, black, only 13,500 miles, serviced regularly, my father owned this bike from new, and it is totally original, excellent condition, new original Honda silencers fitted, an appreciating classic, solid investment at £3995. Tel. 07859 919598 North Yorkshire.

HONDA DEAUVILLE 2004, tax 10/2014, MoT 06/2015, recent service, one main previous owner, new pads, new rear tyre, new Motad can & new Honda colour matched topbox, footpeg lowering kit, taller Givi screen, heated grips, Gerbing heated jacket supply, very good condition, well sorted, ready to ride, £1950 ono Tel. 01325 288652. Darlington.

HONDA EXPRESS MOPED 2 stroke, 1981, runs, with original bill of sale, top box, leg shields, £185. Tel. Nick 0208 4228511.

Gtr London.

HONDA FURY 2012, as new, 3000 miles, black, owned from new, many extras offered, £7500 extras offered separately king and queen, engine bars, lovely chopper, shaft drive, all standard, Tel. 01492 870333. Denbighshire.

HONDA REVERE NTV600cc, 1991, red, 37,300 miles, shaft drive, good condition, small scuff/dent on tank, reliable, tax August, MoT 8 months, £650. Tel. 07940 797660. North Yorkshire.

HONDA HORNET 600 2009, 8,050 miles, best colour blue Givi rack and box, three service stamps then serviced myself as I was a service engineer before retiring, well looked after, first to see will buy, Baglux tank bag to match, hugger, flyscreen. Tel. 07884 970403. Shrops.

HONDA VFR 750 MoT, tatty fairing, new battery, serviced £600. Tel. 07831 188224. N Wales.

HONDA PSI 125 black, 15k, 17/7/10, MoT 18/6/14, tax 30/6/14, immaculate, good runner, £1200. Tel. 07961 888790. Essex.

HONDA NIGHTHAWK CB 250 2001, red, 24k miles, Motad, new tyres, MoT, good condition, £500. no offers Tel. 07855 36322.

Worcs.

HONDA SHADOW 750 1998, S reg, MoT until April 2015, 10,600 miles, £2600. Tel. Richard 01260 252319. Cheshire.

HONDA VFR800 V-tec, 2003, very low miles, oil & filter changed, new pads on back, will have full MoT on sale, £3000 ovno Tel. 07984 599902. Fife.

HONDA TRANSALP 2001, 12,600 miles, MoT Sep 2014, tax end Oct, h/grips/engine crash bars and belly pan spoked wheels, 2 seats, good tyres, clean and in very good condition, £1650. Tel. 07949 569509.

Cheshire.

HONDA TRANSALP XL650 V4, 2005 Adventure, 29,833 miles, excellent condition, £2500. Tel. 07904 541547. Gtr London.

HONDA V750 1986, Custom import, tax and MoT, £900 ono Tel. Ken 0770 1073404. West Sussex.

HONDA VAREDERO 125 nice condition, 2004, t&t, 2015, only 17,000 miles, silver and blue, full Honda service history, learner legal, recent tyres, ex. runner, VTwin engine £1795. Tel. 01302 534155. S Yorks.

HONDA VFR 750 White, 1990, 44,600 miles, new Michelin tyres and rear disc, recently serviced, tax & MoT til Jan 15, new ignition switch, fuel filter, vgc for age, £1500. Tel. Davy 0772 3075969.

Northumberland.

HONDA VTR250 red, T reg, 1998, Japanese import, rare UK bike, 13,800 miles, t&t March 2015, new battery, new front tyre, recent rear tyre, excellent condition for year, £1180. Tel. 01556 610855.

Kirkcudbrightshire.

HONDA XR 400 05 reg, 9 months' tax, will put 12 mths MoT on, only 2,900 miles, vgc, needs nothing, £2000. Tel. 0191 4135205 for more details. Tyne & Wear.

INDIAN SIDECARS two available, lefthand side fitting, excellent original condition with fittings for a 1947 Chief and 1928 Scout, £4300 each Tel. 07798 866071.

Middx.

JAMES CAPTAIN 1956 Roadster, 197cc, garaged in the Isle of Man, ready to ride, fully restored, tested and Manx taxed, engine and gearbox reconditioned by Villiers Services, contactless ignition conversion, unless cash, no collection until funds are fully cleared. Tel. 07624 419339.

JAMES COMMODORE 250cc, 1960, rare bike, fully restored, good condition, new exhaust and 6V battery with acid kit, some spares, £2000 Tel. 01395 568503. East Devon.

KAWASAKI GPZ 500S 1995, full MoT, taxed Sept, new tyres, new pads, stainless 2-into-1 exhaust, recent chain and sprockets, excellent running order, £600 ono Tel. 01625 612939. Cheshire.

KAWASAKI ER6N white, 11 plate, good condition, 5000 miles, full service history, first MoT due 27/9/14 will put 6 months tax on, £3650 ono Tel. 0121 3289906.

West Midlands.

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Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 KAWASAKI ZX9R NINJA 1999, 900cc, blue, braided hoses, purple tinted screen, new battery two months ago, Tokico 4 pot calipers fitted, road legal Scorpion can, vgc & looked after bike, t&t Tel. John 07827 295113. Lincs. SOLD

KAWASAKI VN CLASSIC 1700, black, 3500 miles, years t&t, pristine condition, garaged, leather panniers and leathers included, £8000 ovno Tel. 07753 447560. Wrexham.

KAWASAKI VN800 2003, silver, 13,500 miles, vgc, years MoT, two months tax, Sissy bar Kawasaki screen, stainless rack & radiator cover, saddle bags, priced to sell, £2500 leave message and I will call back Tel. 01787 462702.

Essex.

KAWASAKI W650 2002, 41,000kms, excellent condition, sensible extras, regularly serviced, good looking & reliable, £2550 Tel. 01539 725292.

Cumbria.

KAWASAKI Z650 1978, Star Dust silver, restored no expense spared, MoT in Sorn, £4000 ono Tel. 01446 790157. Glamorgan.

KAWASAKI Z750 2006, blue, vgc, 10,370 miles, datatool alarmed, datatag custom mirrors, tailtidy, s/steel rad grill, Scottoiler, x two chains, disc lock, £2700 ovno Tel. John 07716 040868. West Yorkshire.

KAWASAKI ZR7 2004, 17,000 miles, good condition, fsh, recent service, tyres and chain, MoT until end March, tax until January, £1650 Tel. 07794 080782.

Cheshire.

KAWASAKI ZX12R 2003, black/gold, 38,000 miles, MoT 25/10, tax October, blue flame Evo exhaust, new battery November 2013, vgc. Tel. 01883 623423.

Surrey.

KAWASAKI ZX9R 2001, EI, FSH, mint, t&t, lovely bike, 45,000 miles, ring for more details, £1650 Tel. 01443 226706. Mid Glamorgan.

KAWASAKI KZ 650 1978, Stardust silver, totally renovated, £3500 ono Tel. 01446 790157.

Glam.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1100 C1 1990, H, 53k miles, 12 months MoT, no tax, Remus s/s exhaust system as quiet as standard, new fork seals, recent Hagon rear shocker - still under guarantee, s/s lines, recent reconditioned front callipers, h/grips (not connected at present), bought for Irish road trip but didn’t get on the road in time, so used my other bike instead, runs & rides very well, very tidy standard condition, the first model, so potential future investment potential, £1295 Tel. 07881 516673.

KAWASAKI GPX 750R 1987, 10 months' MoT, 4 months' tax, 36,500 miles, this bike is cosmetically OK, very cheap horsepower, is reliable, fast and lightweight, could deliver at reasonable cost, £650. Tel. John on 0116 2698966 for details.

Leics.

KAWASAKI GPZ550, 1984, owned 3 years, had front discs replaced plus brake calipers renewed, new battery, carbs been cleaned out plus new rubbers, vgc, tax, tested, 15,000 miles £1000 ono Tel. 07773 455964.

Notts.

KAWASAKI KE100 two KE100 no V5C as used off road, non runners, carburettors need setting up not run for three years, comes with spares, £250. Tel. 07896 084797. Norfolk.

KAWASAKI VERSEY 650 12 reg, 6500 miles, mint condition, too many extras to list, black, £4000.

Tel. 01202 854670. Dorset.

KAWASAKI VN 1500cc Meanstreak, 2002, a real head turner!! very well looked after, army paint job, really looks impressive, low dow performance with smooth touring, speeds, purchase the bike in 2007 in Germany, with 17k kms (10.500 miles), owned the 7 years, only done 32,000 klm (20k miles), 20k miles, tax/MoT till 05/07/14 (but will have new MoT), service by local garage, just add oil change and oil filter, new battery/new back tyre/new front tyre, drag pipe (very loud), viewing welcome but no test drive or pay in full befor test drive, full UK V5. Tel. 01628 627797 or 07833 907053.

Berks.

KAWASAKI VN800 800cc, long tax, MoT, excellent condition, low mileage, one previous owner, panniers, tool roll, screen crashbars, never dropped, used as a toy, any demo welcome, £2500. Tel. 01282 871958 weekends/evenings. Lancs.

KAWASAKI VN900 Vulcan Special Edition, 59 reg, custom in black with orange detail, excellent condition any inspection, only 3218 dry miles, genuine reason for sale, bargain £4000. Tel. 07939 834495. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI W650 2002, 41,000 km, excellent condition, sensible extras, regularly serviced, MoT till August, £2650. Tel. 01539 725292. S Cumbria.

KAWASAKI W800 first reg 14 February 2011, 3200 miles only, superb condition, unmarked, long t&t, delivery possible, £4500. Tel. 01793 644724. Wilts.

KAWASAKI Z1000P 1000cc, 1989, American police model, long MoT, Sorn, little used, 59,000 miles, £2250 ono Tel. 07800 543707. Middlesex.

KAWASAKI Z750 LAF 2010, (60) black, 4,300 miles, full Kawasaki s/history, showroom condition, MoT due 23 Oct 2014, extras include belly pan, rear hugger, tail tidy, give screen plus Cat 1 alarm immobiliser, sorry no test rides, £4350. Tel. 07827 919615. Hants.

KAWASAKI ZX6R 2008, Ninja, blue, underseat exhaust, seat cowl, 7,647 miles, dry miles only, clean, tidy, lovely ride - selling due to having a baby, £4000 for a quick sale Tel. 07966 537744.

Bristol.

KAWASAKI ZZR 1400 blue, 2007, 11k miles, taxed to 30/9/14, MoT to June 2015, Datatool chain oiler, fuel exhausts, removable baffles, top box, new battery, radar detector, Summer use, garage stored, excellent condition, £5495 ono Tel. 01295 272068. Oxon.

PIAGGIO FLY for sale is my with under 400 mile from new, only selling because my license has been revoked due to ill health, you are getting a brand new bike for £1500. ono Tel. 0113 2893077.

W Yorks.

KTM DUKE 3 654cc, 2010, 3k miles, black, t&t, Ergo seat and hand guards, fully adjustable suspension, unused first 3 years, not many left in this clean condition, 70mpg, £4650. Tel. 07583 286075. Worcs.

ROYAL ENFIELD 500cc, 2007, 2000 mile, 11 mths’ MoT, excellent condition, new battery cover, chain lock, some spares, £2200 ovno Tel. 07717 520983; 01386 56016. Worcs.

LAVERDA JOTA 1977, the most comprehensive history file, excellent condition, £12,950 Tel. 01432 371775. Hereford.

LAVERDA JOTA 180 1976, good original condition, a fine example of this iconic machine, three previous owners, new battery, recent new stainless 3-into-2 exhaust box and front forks reconditioned, £11,000 Tel. 01677 422808; 07785 585528.

North Yorks.

LIFAN MIRAGE 125cc, 3k kms, complete second bike for spares, £950. Tel. 01205 723809. Lincs.

MATCHLESS G80S 1957, 500 Single with Squire ST2 sports sidecar, vgc, taxed, one owner, restored in 2001, £3600. ono Tel. Barry on 01634 716319. Kent.

MONTESA 4RT 250cc, with twin programmable throttle, body leads and maps inc, (one of a kind monster energy), £2300. Tel. 0777 2926060. N Yorks.

MONTESSA MH200 173cc, 1983, last of twinshocks, rebuilt, bills for parts, total £600, Duplex frame, excellent compression, all standard apart from KN filter, only £1095 could arrange delivery.

Tel. Alan 01376 343559. Essex.

MOTO GUZZI LE MANS Mk V, 1000, 1991, a great bike with sensible mods inc: Piranha elec ign, K&N's, stainless exhaust system, flat top twin cable carb conversion, full Goodridge hoses, new pads, plugs and all oils and fluids changed, MoT May 2015, 34k miles, £3750 ovno Tel. 07400 276997. Dorset.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET model electric classic EFI 500cc, Limited Edition, chrome five speed with electric & kick start, has Avon road rider tyres fitted, touring screen, full set of replacement cables, tested for 12 months, vgc, 7300 miles, £2750. Tel. 01388 608132. Co Durham.

ROYAL ENFIELD CRUSADER 250 1959, restored to high standard by previous keeper, cosmetically beautiful, new rims, spokes and exhaust, 12 volt conversion,starts, runs and stops well but engine leaks oil, £1500. Tel. 0116 2698966 for details. Leics.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200, 1999, V reg, black, only 21k miles, regularly serviced, valves & carbs recently calibrated, full 12 month MoT to June 2015, owned from new, vgc, Scorpion stainless oval plus boxed original silencer, now collectable, good investment at £2295 Tel. 07859 919598. North Yorkshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650SA with ABS, Datatool alarm and h/grips, 9 months’ tax, 5 months’ MoT, careful lady owner, superb bike, £3500 ono Tel. Lesley on 07906 858111. Middx.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400, 2010, grey, tax March 2015, new MoT with top box, hand guards and optimate socket, good condition, no faults and well maintained, need nothing, £3000 ono Tel. Ray 01782 642142. Stoke on Trent.

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET Electra 58 reg, MoT until June 2015, in immaculate condition 29 BHP reluctant sale.Tel. 01982 551661.

Brecknockshire.

SINNIS TRACKSTAR 125cc, showroom condition, 500 dry miles, genuine reason for reluctant sale.Tel. 07891 692004.

Gloucestershire.

SUNBEAM MOD 5 1930, sell or exchange, p/x for 1920s AJS Big Port or other Sporty (racey)! model, rough project or goer! Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

SUPERSCOOT PIAGGIO 400 XEvo, 2007, 7,200 miles, belt & rollers and new rear tyre done for this sale, MoT/tax till end Oct, £1995. Tel. 07923 439635.

Cambs.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN650 Executive 2008, pearl black, all the usual executive features including taller Givi screen with opening vent Givi rack with brakelight powdercoated wheels, tyres have good tread, new discs & pads all round, t&t, 34,551 miles, £2750. ono Tel. Pete 01642 884235; 07528 798164.

Durham.

SUZUKI BURGMAN AN 400, Y reg, maroon, 22,000 miles, new tyres, tax end July 2014, full MoT, vgc, £975. Tel. 01613 669907 or 07948 722105. Manchester.

SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 2009, 59 plate, black, 15,500 miles, MoT until Oct 14, 5 months' tax, full s/h (last serviced Dec 13), receipts for all work available, great cond, runs really well, kept under cover on a private driveway, used daily, a reliable commuter, capable of long distance touring, Givi monokey rack, h/hand grips, two keys, extended (removable) screen. Tel. 07946 553071. Gtr London.

SOLEX S3800 1966, fully restored to original condition costing over £1200, ideal for a collector, full history known, not spoilt by UK plating, £700 ono Tel. 01395 568503. East Devon.

MORINI 350K2 one of the last, with LHS gearchange, good runner, fitted with V healthy 350 Sport motor & round chrome headlamp, kickstart only, £100s spent, light nimble frugal practical classic, £2000 Tel. 07788 442155. Bristol.

MOTO MORINI 250 single, in very good condition, t&t, £1800 ono Tel. 01228 560502. Cumbria.

MT350 good working order, 1996 model, MoT until October, 14k on the clock, £2000. Tel. 07795 844190. Gtr London.

NSU QUICKLY F23 49cc, 1966, three speed model, dual seat, swinging arm, alloy brake hubs/rims, many new parts fitted, good condition, running order with V5C, mirror, waterproof cover, could deliver, £750 Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

PHILLIPS PANDA P40 Mk 1 moped, 1959, good original condition, dry stored, tax and MoT exempt, original transferable reg no, £595 no offers Tel. 07547 999515. Glos.

PIAGGIO B125 Learner legal touring scooter, 2003, tax and MoT, 8k miles, dry use only, viewings recommended, immaculate solid economical, scooter, £800. Tel. 07812 485433. Wilts.

SUZUKI DRZ 400S 2006, yellow, 10500 miles, just serviced, long t&t, good condition, lowered seat, handguards, sump guard, worth viewing £2295 Tel. 07712 474811. Warks.

SUZUKI 125cc VanVan, 2003, 21,000 miles, t&t for a year, Cymark bash guard, hand protectors, mudguard extender, rear shock mud flap, grip puppies,also included will be a set of army canvas soft panniers and the necessary bits to make the pannier rack, screen and top box not included in the sale, £1000 firm Tel. 07748 655201. Greater London.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 1999, V reg, black, only 21k miles, regularly serviced, valves & carbs recently calibrated, MoT to May 2015, owned from new, excellent condition, Scorpion stainless oval plus boxed original silencer, now collectable, £2495. Tel. 07859 919598. N Yorks.

SUZUKI BANDIT 650SA with ABS, Datatool alarm and heated grips, 9 months' tax, 5 months' MoT, careful lady owner, superb bike, £3500. ono Tel. 07906 858111. Berks.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 1200X 1999, V reg, black unfaired Mk 1 model, only 20k miles, serviced every 3k miles, owned from new, near showroom condition, unmarked, Scorpion stainless oval plus boxed original silencer, now collectable, and a future classic. A good investment at £2795. Tel. 07859 919598. North Yorks.

SUZUKI DR 125 SM 2011, (Supermoto) Suzuki warranty until 10/08/2014, not had first MoT yet, Limited Edition colour, 3,800 miles, one owner, Pirelli tyres like new, RK Excel wheel rims, Nissin brakes, 250mm f/disc, 220mm r/disc, 4 stroke, 100 miles per gallon, £8 to fill the tank. Tel. 07715 450914. St Helens.

SUZUKI DR800 1990, t&t, £1825 ono, ring for details. Honda ST1100 Pan European, 1992, not test, no tax, workshop manual, excellent project, £900 poor plastics ring for details. Tel. 01944 738652. North Yorks.

SUZUKI GS 500F 500cc, 2007, black/silver, only 2,400 miles, full fairing, tax and MoT to March 2015, full s/h, Bridgestone tyres, A2 license, friendly as its 46bhp, excellent condition, £2100 ono Tel. 01326 212625 for details.

Cornwall.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA 1340, LO 2010, 22,000 miles, t&t Feb 2015, black/red, Scottoiler, hugger, crash bungs, K&N air filter, good tyres, £5250. Tel. 07801 298132.

Scotland.

SUZUKI GS1000 1978, S reg, all original except Koni dial-a-rides, excellent condition, original numberplate, four owners, looks amazing, needs minor work, £2500 Tel. 01707 692405.

Hertfordshire.

SUZUKI GSX 750 1989, F reg, runs well with top box, easily removed, MoT Aug, £500 ono Tel. 0115 9414487 or 07804 876373.

Notts.

SUZUKI GS550 1978, 28,500 miles, MoT April 2015, tax August, new rear tyre, many new parts fitted over three year restoration, £900 ono Tel. 07718 733075.

Nottinghamshire.

SUZUKI GSF 650 Blue, SAK6 S, blue, 07 reg, ABS, MoT March 2015, 6 months' tax, good condition, £2250 ovno Tel. 01506 834464. W Lothian.

SUZUKI GSX 125cc 2011, blue, taxed until December, MoT February 2015, always garaged and only 2,400 miles, runs perfectly with no issues apart from its mature owner! bought a bigger bike and need garage space. A decent bike at a fair price, £999. Tel. Kev 07855 625502. Seaton, Devon.

SUZUKI GSX 1400 Stunning, black, 2007(57) plate, mature owner last 5 years, only 5900 dry miles, many extras, £4650. Tel. 01740 652426. E Riding of Yorks.

SUZUKI GSX 750 Katana, flip-up headlight, 1984, UK import, 1997, original condition, MoT, tax and new tyres, 21,200, £2100. Tel. 07774 855771. Lincs.

SUZUKI GSXR 750 K4, 04 plate, three owners, 31k miles, full s/h, vgc, MoT until Aug 15, tax until Oct, £2500. ono Tel. 01903 522614 for more info.. W Sussex.

SUZUKI GSXR 1000 2006, 18,000 miles, vgc, 12 months’ MoT, £5000 ono Tel. 07922 544786 or 01526 353453.

SUZUKI GT185 1975, classic blue, bought for restoration but no time, needs MoT,tax, starts fine but may need carb adjustment, good seat, tyres, tank, all electrics work, rarer drop handlebars, Ram air system, can only appreciate, need room, may p/x £1400 Tel. 07532 236404. Leics.

SUZUKI TEMPTER GR650 1983, t&t, rare US import, original condition, 18,000 miles, VMCC eligible, 4-stroke twin, 5-speed automatic balance shaft, £1350 ono Tel. 01257 411801 daytime or evening. Lancs.

SUZUKI TS185 185cc, 1979, spares or repairs, £2700 ono and Suzuki RMX250, 1999, Enduro, seized engine, £350. Tel. 01215 598529. West Midlands.

SUZUKI V-STROM 2010, one owner from new, 20,500 miles, new 12 months' MoT, many extras, £3495 ono Tel. 0796 6000029. Bucks.

SYM 125 motorcycle 1 owner, 4k miles, taxed & tested, excellent condition. Tel. 07842 216729.

Derbys.

TDM900 2005, 39,000 miles, new tyres, Givi rack and box h/grips, Scottoiler, lovely bike, £3300 ono Tel. 01304 213025.

Kent.

TRIUMPH 5TA 500cc, 1959, taxed, matching nos, 12v elec ign, TW1 leading brake, alloy mudguards, std exhaust plus Siamese, vgc, £3100. Tel. 02380 879749 for more info. S'oton, Hants.

TRIUMPH AMERICA red/silver, very nice bike in every way, new MoT, new tax, just back from garage so now all ready for summer, 14.800 miles from new by mature rider, wire wheel model, rare now, plus other accessories that will be offered to the buyer, £3200 ovno Tel. 07597 123507. Bristol.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 750cc, 1978, T140V, matching numbers electronic ignition, good runner, call for more details, £3750 Tel. 07826 873933. Hampshire.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICAN 865 Aug 2011, blue/white, Triumph Q/R screen, rack and sissy bar, loud exhaust, plus originals, centre stand, 1,900 miles, £5000 Tel. 01323 833694.

East Sussex.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100, 865cc, 110th Anniversary model, silver/green, 2013, as new condition, centre stand, K&Q seat, £6850 ono Tel. 0116 2402726.

Leics.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICAN 2006, tax July 14, test Sept 14, fly screen, custom seats, all chrome extras, sissy bar and rack, £3500 ono Tel. Nigel 01246 431269. Derbys.

SUZUKI HAYABUSA orange, all standard apart from mirror extenders & tank protector, 11,000 miles from new, long tax & MoT, £5750 Tel. 01492 870333. Glamorgan.

SUZUKI MARAUDER 125 2001, 8,148 miles, vgc, MoT/tax, garaged, genuine reason for sale, £850 Tel. 01787 880084. Suffolk.

SUZUKI SV 650 6,700 miles, fantastic condition for year, MoT Sept 14, tax July 14, £2100. ono, no sensible offer refused Tel. 07816 898173. Lincs.

SUZUKI TL 1000SY 2001, 43k, Ohlins rear, Busa front, GP cans, £1995. Tel. 01236 764606.

Lanarks.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA T595, 1997, tax & MoT, recently full service inc shims, race can, rear hugger and new tyres and includes single seat hump, 25k miles, excellent condition, £1850 ono Tel. 07949 380230. Essex.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955I Speed Triple, silver, Cat D, but just fairing damage and removed, fat bars and twin headlamps fitted, stumpy exhaust, 2001 reg with 11 months' MoT, exc cond, £1695 ono Tel. 07799 823910. Cambs.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900cc, 51 plate, 18k miles, 10 months' MoT, excellent condition, ill health forces sale, £2900. Tel. 01422 847049. W Yorks.

TRIUMPH TIGER 955I (2004), s/h, up to 2013 by Webbs of Lincoln, authorised Triumph dealer, 9,700 miles, (MoTs to prove), fantastic condition, brand new MRA vario adjustable tinted and touring screen, h/grips, 3 different settings, twin headlight conv, Hepco & Becker crash bars, 12v canbus adapter for phone or Satnav, Satnav/phone mount, Triumph datatool System 3, colour coded top box and panniers plus pannier liner bags, the exhaust that is fitted is the Triumph Torcan (full mapping of can) plus the original can will c/w the bike, carbon fibre hugger from Triumph Bek halogen lamps fitted, all paperwork and tool kit, radiater and oil cooler stone guard and sump guard. Tel. 07979 688040.

Beds.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 1600 inc £3000 Triumph accessories, 13,500 miles, immaculate, a much admired example, £7750.

Tel. 0758 4066040. Lancs.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT 750 T160 1977, sold new by Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter, one previous owner, 5,277 miles, original, untouched, dry stored, original purchase receipts, MoTs, history, documents, best in country! £15,000. Tel. 07835 709412.

Devon.

TRIUMPH ROCKET THREE Phantom black, 2013/13, 1500 miles only, Triumph warranty, crash bars, Sissy bar, Triumph cat 1 alarm, tax,V5, paper work, keys & fobs intact, £9750 Tel. 07775 680094. Essex TRIUMPH ROCKET III 2300cc, final drive unit, shock absorbers, rear wheel, tyre, rear light, rear seat, mudguard, from 2007 machine, been tricked, surplus to requirements, sensible offers please. Tel. 07773 128422. Kent.

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 955i, 2003, (53), two new tyres, new battery, 18,600 miles, lovely condition, best colour green, lack of use forces sale, 12 months MoT, tax Sep, £2600 Tel. Graham 07857 899436. Essex.

TRIUMPH SPRINT 1050 ABS, (rare), 07 plate, 17,300 miles, burgundy, kept garaged, good condition, tax and MoT, genuine buyers only please. £4050 ovno Tel. 01353 654055; 07970 395684. Cambs.

TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 955i, Tornado red, one owner from new, 18,267 miles, mint condition, new tyres and battery, £4850; genuine sale also available wide rang elf as new Triumph clothing, cost £1000, now £500. Tel. 01246 233812. Derbys.

TRIUMPH ST SPRINT 1050 2006, blue, MoT May 2015, no tax, on Sorn, 24,800 miles, pulls like a train, loads of grunt, new battery and sprag starter, a bargain £3000. Tel. 0118 9734072; 07834 352300. Berks.

TRIUMPH ST TRIPLE R 675cc, 2013, white/red, 2,900 miles, still in warranty, cowling, screen, £6495. p/x cheaper bike, why?

Tel. 07951 818730. W Sussex.

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 2009, 675cc, 13,580 miles, MoT July 2014, tax Aug, full s/h, super bike, beautiful orange, many extras inc Datatool System 4 alarm immobiliser, belly pan, seat cowl, fly screen, gel seat, lady owner, £3990. ono Tel. 08715 590700. Beds.

TRIUMPH T21 350cc, 1962, matching frame/engine nos, complete engine rebuild, original log book, some history, taxed/MoT, genuine buyers please. Offers over £2500 Tel. 01389 759408. Dumbartonshire.

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TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 900cc, 02 plate, red/silver, having only done 4,891 dry miles, in showroom condition, lots of chrome, £5250 Tel. 01424 712319. East Sussex.

VESPA 50 classic orange, S 1969, Italian import with original Italian log/registration documents original factory spec, excellent condition all round, UK registered, road tax exempt, 11 months MoT, £2250. Tel. 07572 306434.

Glamorgan.

YAMAHA based chopper, small project to get MoT, XJ600 engine, £800 Tel. 07977 079895.

Greater London.

TRIUMPH TIGER 100SS 1966, reluctant sale of this very useable machine, vgc, log of expenditure dating back 18 years, just had MoT, £3750 Tel. 07848 838378 for appointment to view.

Somerset.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT 900, 28,000 miles, MoT June 2015, tax October 2014, black with red flash on the tank, Hagon rear shocker, K&N filter, rack, fly screen, recent battery, chain, sprockets, £1500 Tel. 07982 299483. Durham.

TRIUMPH TRIDENT 900 1996, Triple, 33,500 miles, MoT May 2015, tax November 2014, classic colours red/black, rack, panniers, very reliable, small tank dent, chain tight spot, good collectable bike, £2050 ono Tel. 07792 235736. Worcs.

TWIST N GO PIAGGIO ET2 2001, 49cc, tax and MoT until Sept, good runner, £350 ono Tel. 077924 25475. Oxon.

YAMAHA 600 DIVERSION Std. cond, good tyres, brakes, chain, etc, 39k miles, everything works as it should, Haynes manual, £900. Tel. 01474 746854. Kent.

YAMAHA BULLDOG BT1100cc, 02, 30k miles, no t&t, on Sorn, top box, good working order, selling due to new bike, or swap for Royal Enfield, £1750 ono Tel. 01432 830035. Herefordshire.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ600N, 1997, new tyres, X-ring chain & sprockets, tatty exhaust, but a great engine, £700. ono Tel. 07835 349138. Northamptonshire.

YAMAHA DIVERSION XJ 900S 1998, 36k miles, blue, new battery, top box, on Sorn, £1250. ono Tel. Richard 01932 821977.

Surrey.

YAMAHA FAZER 600cc, 2004, blue, six months tax, four months MoT, good condition, £1900 Tel. 07763 529059. Kent.

YAMAHA FAZER 600cc, 02 reg, eye-catching yellow/black, mint condition, good extras, t&t, needs nothing, ready to ride away. Tel. 01579 343947 for further details.

Liskeard, Cornwall.

YAMAHA XJ 600S Diversion, W reg, 32,500 miles, met red, very good condition, new tyres, MoT till Apr 15, no tax. Tel. 01639 700728. Glam.

YAMAHA FAZER 1000 2002, 22k miles, full MoT, new Nitron shock, immobiliser, oval exhaust, Scottoiler, Goodridge hoses, crash protectors, belly pan, hugger, luggage & lots more, new oil/filter, good tyres & chain/sprockets, £2500. Tel. 01933 278051.

Northants.

YAMAHA FAZER 600 S2 12 months' MoT & 6 months' tax, black very good bike, lots of history and receipts, excellent condition apart from small crack on fairing, 40,000 miles, runs perfect, also helmet, jacket, armoured boots, etc, at extra cost if interested, size medium, sorry can't respond to texts. Tel. 07855 688555. Merseyside.

YAMAHA MS 50E “Popgal”, superb condition, only 2,500 miles, posh bike for posh people, shaft drive, elec start, fuel gauge, helmet lock, V5, ride or show, it’s a sweetie, £950 firm Tel. 01270 781235. Cheshire.

YAMAHA SRX 400 1985, 17,432 ams, fully restored, top end o/hauled, beautiful condition, dry ridden, ready to show or ride, t&t, some spares, £1700 Tel. Bob 01332 702496; 07973 863564.

Derbys.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV1100, 1997, 25,000 miles, good condition, years MoT, garaged, currently Sorn, most history and all old MoTs, selling as spare bike and not using.Tel. 07748 806615.

West Sussex.

YAMAHA VIRAGO XV 535 excellent condition, full MoT, stainless Motad, screen, backrest, my wife’s for 17 years but hardly used, v low miles, recent tyres, £1295 ono Tel. 02476 603932; 0776 0733053. Warks.

YAMAHA V-MAX 1200cc trike, full power Jaguar axle, all s/s, 30k miles, data tool alarm, immobiliser, custom paint, LED lights, year’s MoT, registered 3seater seat belts, new clutch, battery, rectifier, £5000 Tel. 01322 370805. Kent.

YAMAHA VITY 125 2011, 125cc, first MoT due November, taxed till October, £850 ono Tel. 07595 026812. South Yorkshire.

YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100cc, lady owner, 11,950 miles, Remus pipes, new tyres, excellent condition, must be seen, can send photos via phone/text, lots of service history £2750 ovno Tel. 07958 325152.

Dumfriesshire.

YAMAHA XVS 650A Dragstar Classic in black, 04 registration, 34,500 miles, genuine original UK bike, MoT till April 2015, tax till October, all ready for some summer cruising! Outstanding condition, well loved and maintained, two keys & V5 present & in my name, beautiful ride handles and runs great, really comfortable with a low seat height, ideal for shorter or female riders especially, deceptively light, comes with footplates, the rare large front end, windshield, rack & pannier stays, completely original bike, still with standard pipes, two previous owners, the first being the registration for the shop the second owner for 10 years, £2950 ono Tel. 07870 991704. Wiltshire.

YAMAHA XJ6 Lowered Diversion F ABS, on a 10 plate, 13,411 miles on clock, two owners, full s/h, new Meta alarm, Scottoiler, tank cover, new gold chain and sprockets, Michelin pilot tyres, tax til Mar 15, will put new MOT on, Givi panniers and rack if wanted, £3395. Tel. 07877 665022. West Sussex.

YAMAHA XV500 1983, good condition, mag wheels, mono shock, with original tool kit, £575, or swap for Fender or Gibson electric guitar Tel. 01747 821673.

Dorset.

YAMAHA YBR 250 4,200 kms, UK bike, heated grips, Scottoiler, centre stand, excellent cond, Tel. 07738 384878. W Yorks.

YAMAHA XT660X t&t, 2005 model, 10,000 miles, heated grips, powder coated swingarm, fork legs, wheels, very good condition, Yamaha seat cover, good tyres, chain, sprockets, £2500 ono Tel. 07724 387704.

West Yorkshire.

YAMAHA XJ6N 2010, very low mileage, vgc, few extras, genuine reason for sale, £3300 ovno Tel. Dave 07985 622640 please call after 6pm. West Midlands.

YAMAHA XJ900F one owner from new, tax September, MoT March 2015, bit tatty but sound and reliable, used daily, £350 Tel. 01480 891319.

Cambridgeshire.

YAMAHA XS Eleven Special, 1100cc, 1981-W, US import, great condition, 13,500 miles, long MoT, original except exhaust, real retro cruiser looks, £1695 Tel. 07735 039988. August.

YAMAHA XV 500 1983, good condition, mag wheels, mono shock, with original tool kit, £575. or swap for fender or Gibson electric guitar Tel. 01747 821673.

Dorset.

YAMAHA XVS 950A Midnight Star, 2009, t&t Mar 15, 5,200 miles, polished to death, almost every extra fitted, full s/h, £ ovno, Immaculate, one previous owner, £4950 ono Tel. 07736 021456.

Cheshire.

YAMAHA FZS 100 Fazer new tyres, chain sprockets, recent service, 33k, full s/h, lots of extras, or swap adventure bike, why? £2750. Tel. 07800 517512 for full spec. Milton Keynes.

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YAMAHA YZF-R125 registered Sep 2012, 449 dry miles from new, garaged, perfect condition, 15 miles from Cardiff, £3100. Tel. 07739 525920. Glamorgan.

YAMAHA MIDNIGHT STAR 1300cc, 2007 (57), 3,300 miles, MoT Oct, tax Sept, s/h, perfect condition, many extras, no time wasters. £4400. Tel. 075700 40493. Gtr Man.

YAMAHA YBR 1,204 miles, 10 months’ tax, 2012, vgc, two keys, new Givi top box, garaged, dry use only, £1560 Tel. 01633 669121. Newport City, Wales.

YAMAHA TRX850 1997, 10,100 miles, two owners, dark blue metallic with silver frame, colour matched hugger & single seat cover, Braided hoses, tinted screen, standard & loud exhausts, excellent original condition, Sorn, MoT to May 2015, £1950. Tel. 01243 378684. Hampshire.

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YAMAHA XVS1100A 2006/7, Dragstar, black & chrome, just 20,000 miles, one owner from new, immaculate, t&t many extras just, £4200 ono. Tel. 01257 793509. Lancs.

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Suzuki RF900R If you wanted one machine that would tour and commute; offer sensible running costs and more than a crumb of comfort; have a bit of clout without scaring you witless and yet not break the bank… what would you go for?

SUZUKI used to offer such a machine, and the good news is that today even the best of the breed regularly fail to top £2000. Out on the road many riders would argue that 135bhp fits rather nicely into the ‘more than adequate’ bracket. Factor in a creamy 100lb-ft of torque and it would only be a pedant or egomaniac that would turn down such a package at the price. For further bragging rights 80% of this torque is delivered before 3500rpm, making the bike something of a stump puller.

The RF900R was very accurately billed as a sports tourer, and in all honesty few machines have better fulfilled the role. Although not in the league of modern sports bikes, the RF is a fairly competent handler, courtesy of its steel perimeter chassis. Halfway through its lifetime the bike received revised front forks, but if you’re after a low cost bike with the usability factor and

ride it as such, it’s more than adequate. In fact the bike actually rides better with a bit of weight and/or pillion on board.

Despite its budget billing from the outset, the bike has a strong sporting quality which belies its price both then and now. There’s a decent seat for both rider and passenger, along with some quite respectable weather protection. When launched the bike took some serious knocking due to its then unconventional side vents.

Likened by many to a Ferrari Testarossa, the fairing has now come of age and is now more a talking point than an object of ridicule.

In the engine department it’s pretty much all good news. Derived from the GSX1100R, the motor is understressed, so it’ll run and run given basic servicing. The fuelling is taken care of by a quartet of undersized 36mm Mikuni carburettors, which means the bike is tuned for torque

and therefore driveability, rather than out and out performance. If you wanted verification of the RF900R’s credentials know this: Suzuki took various FIM accredited world record titles including farthest travelled (5900km) and also managed to run for 24 hours at an average of just over 152mph. All of which is an impressive set of statistics for a machine that was sold as a budget motorcycle.

Obviously Suzuki wasn’t paring back to the bone in all areas, as the exhaust headers were made of stainless steel from day one. Many if not all examples of the RF on sale now will probably run an aftermarket can on the 4-1-2 system, and they don’t seem to suffer unduly because of it. Being tuned for torque rather than all-out power means they’re not overly fussy unless you go for a full race pipe.

Digging around the web it’s evident that the bike is almost obscenely easy to keep on the road for very little

money: Less than 15 quid buys you a carb diaphragm; all the brake service components are low-cost, and pretty much anything else you might need to keep an RF running is out there and at sensible money. Comfort, grunt, low purchase price and low running costs... what more could you ask for?

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Air-cooled fours from any of the factories are readily accessible, and if you use a bit of nous you can still pick a period machine with character and reliability for less than two grand.

Yamaha XJs, Suzuki GSs, Kawasaki GTs and GPZs and any one of a legion of Honda fours are still there for the taking. The bikes are still more than viable, reliability isn’t an issue, and most of the spares you’ll ever need can still be found.

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CLASSIFIED parts For sale

AJS STORMER 250cc, matching crankcase, £80; conroe assembly, £100; inner timing cover, £30; all in vgc. Tel. 01209 212276.

Cornwall.

BMW R1200GS Remus stainless exhaust can, matt black, all fittings, as new, £225. Tel. 07771 807042. Lancs.

BMW R1200RT (Up to 2009) front engine crash bars & fittings, £100.

Tel. 01332 552072. Derbyshire.

BMW R80/R65 genuine mono shock handlebar, screen, excellent condition, cost £268, sell £100.

Tel. 01902 331807. Wolvs.

BMW RS FAIRING taken off R90S, c/w fittings, indicators, brackets and screen, in R90S colours (orange), very good condition, £295. ono; buyer collects. Tel. 07800 527698; 01773 862761.

Notts.

BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX 170/60ZR17 TYRE 5mm tread, good condition, £20; also top box, fibreglass, £6. Tel. 07752 443794 for more details. Denbighshire.

BSA A10 swinging arm seat (new unused complete with rubbers, bolts and nose bracket), A10 front wheel with 8" FWH brake, 6 spring clutch bearings complete, 6 spring clutch parts, Caerphilly area. Tel. Gareth 07811 271702.

Glamorgan.

CARBURETTOR original 276, 15/16". S7/S8, £65; amal concentric with cables, 600 series, £75; forks S8, with yokes, less ears for h/light, £120; sidecar fittings, S7 hub, £40; rocker cover, £45; s/plugs, alloy cover, £45. Tel. 01407 830090.

CB900 ENGINE CASES with crank, rods gears, £65. Tel. Vick on 07804 563383. W Mids.

CG125 PARTS: seat, £25; rear light, £10; kick start, £15; battery holder, £10; side panel, £7; rear mudguard, £10; honda forks badge, £7; and some other parts or the lot, £90. Tel. 07752 443794 for more details.

Denbighshire.

CLARKES STRONG ARM m/cycle lift, ideal for Harleys & quads etc, excellent condition, £80. ovno Tel. John on 01795 533465. Kent.

DUCATI STANDARD CANS with chip, only 2,500 dry miles, £60.

Tel. 07711 539523. W Sussex.

DOUGLAS MAG TWIN £150; Lister water pump, £75; tonneau cover, £50; zip centre carburettors, 376/375, 389/276, c130 Sunbeam S7 & 8 parts, lots of sidecar fittings, old 1 leg vice, £45; oil cooler, 8 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/4", £45. Tel. 01407 830090.

Anglesey.

DUCATI SPORTS EXHAUST two original Ducati Sports Cans with pipes and hangers ready to fit 900SS or 750SS, aluminium, very good condition. Tel. 01415 736460. Lanarkshire.

EBC FA 174 HH rear motorcycle brake pads, unopened, £15. Tel. 078940 78815. Notts.

EXTRAS: HIGH RISE RACE CAN (original exhaust also included), tail tidy, rear hugger, seat cowl (passenger seat also inc), belly pan, rear luggage rack, 3,400 miles. Tel. 07783 456330. West Midlands.

FUEL SILENCER S/S oval for Suzuki Bandit 650 K9, new £130; rear carrier for 650 Bandit K9 as new, £30. Tel. 01482 868376.

East Riding of Yorkshire.

FULL TOURING FAIRING white, with screen, indicators and fittings, vgc, £90 ono; also 80s Sports full fairing and screen, no fittings, £40 ono; top half fairing, white, with screen and fittings, £40 ono. Tel. 01977 510546.

West Yorks.

GIVI top box model, B33 NML, with fittings, nearly new, £70; Givi screen, little use, £70; Hinkley Bonny fork brace, little use, £70; all removed from Hinkley Bonny Tel. 01626 772219. Devon.

GIVI V35 PANNIER LINERS new condition, pair of inner soft bags for V35 case, their shape makes them only usable inside the V35 cases monokey side panniers, new, not been used but no packaging, they are equipped with two pockets frontal and rear of the main compartment, which, opens exactly in the same way as the case, to allow easy access to the contents without removing the case, they are equipped with handles and a shoulder strap to carry them manually, £17. Tel. 07949 569509. Cheshire.

HONDA CB 500T 1976, almost complete engine plus some spares, £195. Tel. 0781 1062596 for more info. Herts.

Subscribe to Motor Cycle Monthly: www.classicmagazines.co.uk/MCM or call 01507 529529 HARLEY DAVIDSON Quick release detachable windshield, fits 1984 and later FXST, FXSTC, FXSTB and 93 to 2005 FXDWG, £195 ono; also forward control 2" extension kit, £65 ono.Tel. 01905 350591. West Midlands.

HONDA new choke cable RS250A, £15; Honda lock, £15; Harley Davidson Sportster footrests and rear brake, master and gear lever, £90 ono; Clutchmaster for VTR1000 Bandit 1200 and other bikes, £50 ono Tel. 07790 934835. Stoke on Trent.

HONDA 1100ST spares: screens, fairing panels, l/h mirrors, footrests, leg deflectors, phone for full list, prices and more details.

Tel. 01932 240150. Greater Manchester.

HONDA CB250 FRONT FORKS straight and in excellent clean condition, diameter 33mm, 71cm long, £70 ono Tel. 01704 831968.

Merseyside.

HONDA CB350 SG seat, footrest, hangers, yokes, handlebar, Honda 600 Reeve + NTV 650 spares, CG125 clocks, headlight, brake drums, indicators, front + rear foot rests, CB250/4 Jade monoshck model, forks, yokes, front + rear wheel, etc.Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

HONDA CBR 600F 1988, 36k miles, unused 10 years, a few missing bits, £395; also Yamaha SR125 bits, seat, tank, stands, rear brake pedal, £17 lot; rear racks, CG 125, CB125, SR 125, £10 each; buyer collects. Tel. 01525 378332. Beds.

HONDA CB600S 2006, large Givi windscreen, £40. Honda Transalp 700 large Givi windscreen, £40.

Honda Transalp 700 (2012) low seat, £50. Tel. 01745 850617.

Denbighshire.

HONDA CBF500/600 rear carrier as new, £45. Also exhaust downpipes, only covered 4000 miles, for CBF500, £40. Tel. 01162 694372. Leics.

HONDA CBR1100XX original silencers, one pair, taken off a 2005 fuel injection model as replaced with Scorpion carbon units. The Honda retail price is £800, so grab a bargain, as new condition, £120. Location is Harrogate. Tel. 07859 919598.

North Yorkshire.

HONDA CBR 250 engine and spares Tel. 07831 188224. North Wales.

HONDA CD200 PARTS: dismantled engines, forks, wheels & lots of small parts, no tank, mudguards or exhaust, best offer for the lot. Tel. 01536 516786.

Northants.

HONDA CG125 PARTS seat, rear light, headlight brackets, seat latches, battery holder, side panel, rear mudguard/number plate holder, foot pegs, plus other parts ring for more details, the lot for £95 or sell separately. Tel. 07752 443794. Denbighshire.

HONDA CX500 broken for spares, various items, Yamaha V-Max, rear mudguards, Yamaha FJ1200 fairing, engine parts, gearbox, rear wheel side cover etc, Kawasaki GT 500 tank, good condition; Guzzi Pantera fairing. Tel. 01268 696803. Essex.

HONDA F6C VALKYRIE Jardine exhaust system, nice tone, not too loud, £160. Tel. 07711 539523.

W Sussex.

HONDA HORNET generator cover, brand new, £15. Tel. Jimmy 07966 764280. West Midlands.

HONDA MTX 125 1983, spare parts:- exhaust, £15; clutch, £15; gearbox, £30; reed valve and inlet manifold, £10; c/head and water jacket, £10; sump guard, £10; air box, £10; top and bottom yokes, £10 the pair. Tel. 01935 706269.

Somerset.

HONDA NC 700 Skidmarx, large screen, as new, £40. Tel. 0121 7449111; 07729 910982.W Mids.

HONDA TRANSALP 650cc, Honda low seat, as new, £50. Tel. 01455 553254. Leics.

HONDA TRANSALP 650 XL seat, high variation of the Transalp seat, excellent condition, this is a complete seat, £150. Tel. 07979 569509. Cheshire.

HONDA VFR 750 front pads, £10; Haynes & Clymer VFR 86-94 workshop manuals, £10 each; post at cost, pads new in boxes, manuals, vgc.Tel. 02380 812440.

Hants.

HONDA VFR 800 ('01-'12) luggage fitting rack, with panniers, (one crash damaged), spare keys and lock included, Pearl Heron blue (PB332), Collection preferred. £80. ono Tel. 0208 6511175. Surrey.

HONDA VFR V-TECH Staintune exhaust, excellent condition, no Power Commander needed, c/w removable baffles, these are the best sounding/locking cans you can put on a VFR, cost new £1800, price £600, buyer collects Tel. 01795 534693. Kent.

HONDA VT250 1986, bike will be at VJMC show Lowtherton Hall, Sunday 27th July, breaking NTV600/650, spares CB250/4 Jade parts, CB250 Superdream, parts CX500 maggot spares, CM125 forks. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

HONDA X11 bars and mount good as new, £25, wanted for Suzuki Hayabusa, rear seat pan.

Tel. 02083 914067. Surrey.

KAWASAKI GPZ400/600R white, twin headlight fairing/belly pan, seats, clocks, GPZ550, H2 spares, Z550F parts GPZ400, a/c engine parts, 6T 750 and GT550 spares, forks/yoke etc. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

KAWASAKI KMX 125/200 spares: Z200, GPZ 550 H2, GT 550, GPZ 600R, GT 750, GPZ 400 a/c 86, GTR 1000, Honda CBX 750 engine, spares, headlights, forks/yoke, wheels, fairing, frame, clocks, oil cooler and pipes, Moto Guzzi 18" wheels, alloy, black. Tel. 07858 134475.

Durham.

KAWASAKI Z KONI DIAL-ARIDE Classic twin shocks, suit Z650/750/900/1000/1100 & GPZ, adj pre-load and damping, newly p/coated springs, vgc, no leaks. Can email photos. £95. Tel. Simon 07788 442155. Bath.

KAWASAKI Z200 front mudguard and back; also left, right side panels, Haynes Z200 manual for sale, then a Golf front grill, bumper, Mk 2 and Astra tail lights, Mk 4 for sale. Tel. 07789 233263. W Yorks.

KRAUSER PANNIERS c/w keys and rack, good clean set for your classic bike, £120. ono Tel. 01704 831968. Merseyside.

LAVERDA 1000 FRONT FORKS absolutely straight, needs rechroming, £100. ono Tel. 01704 831968. Merseyside.

LIGHTNING NEW BSA 650 7.5.1. pistons, +40, c/w new rings and gudgeon pins, make is AE, £100. pair Tel. 075440 62517. Notts.

LOWER SEAT for 2012 Suzuki 650 V-Strom, as new, £50 ono; pair of large pannier lids for Honda Deauville, dark red, vgc, £50 ono Tel. 0116 2402726. Leics.

LYCETT SINGLE SEAT suit Indian bullets and other complete, new cost £90 unused, £45. BSA C15 engine spares including distributors Greeves, brakeshoes, £3 pair, 400x18 innertubes, £4, set of cables for Greeves TFS/TGS, £15. Tel. 01376 343559. Essex.

MV AGUSTA F4 750 spares: under seat exhaust silencers, £150. Swingarm (bare, no hub or bearings etc) £100. Rear shock, £30. Rear light lens, £15. Pair rear footrest hangers, £20. Rear suspension pivot arm, £10, all used but decent condition. Tel. 01757 618605. North Yorks.

NITRO MOTORCYCLE HELMET large, gold with Visa and JTS black leather bike gloves, large, thermal lined, as new, £25 both Tel. 01543 372978. W Mids.

NORTON 850 Commando seat, £60. Cylinder head, £350. Honda Interstate Goldwing 1100/1200 dummy tank cover, £90. Moto Guzzi cast 18" wheel, new powdercoat black, £160 pair.

Yamaha FJR 1300 screen/pannier + lid, Beta Zero trails wheels frame/forks + yokes, swing arm, shocker, FZR600 forks.Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

PUIG CRASH PADS for Yamaha FZ6 04-10, £25; crash mushrooms as new, buyer collects. Tel. 07981 286469 for details. Gtr London.

ORIGINAL HONDA EXHAUST from a 2006 fuel injected CBR 600F, Honda part no 18310MBW-G01, in excellent condition with a rubber stop for the centre stand and threaded hole for an oxygen sensor, £50. or open to reasonable offers. Tel. 07769 321550. Aberdeenshire.

R&G AERO CRASH PROTECTORS complete with all fittings/teardrop shaped Bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT, faired version, £85 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Notts.

RENNTEC HANDLEBARS anodized, blue, 22mm dia, 75cms long, new/unused; pair baffle packs for Scorpion carbon cans, 11cms dia x 40cms long. Tel. 01372 842327. Surrey.

SARGENT WORLD sport front seat for BMW R1200GS, mint condition, £195. ono plus postage Tel. 01905 350591.West Midlands.

SILENCERS ORIGINAL for Yamaha TDM 900, excellent condition, unmarked, £120.

Radiator cover s/s for Yamaha TDM 900 as new, £30. Givi topbox and plate excellent condition, £35.

Tel. 01482 868376. East Riding of Yorkshire.

SPARES FOR KAWASAKI GTR 1000 1991, wheels front/rear, battery tray, belly pan, left side fair, left side panel, fuel switch, starter motor, solenoid CDI unit, final drive, drive shaft, clock, boxes with brackets, no keys, fairing screw location board, £130. Tel. 07453 283560. West Mids.

STANDARD END CAN for Kawasaki ZRX 1100, good condition, £40; also Renntec sports rack, with fittings for ZRX 1100, good condition, £50. Tel. 07749 451745. Lincs.

STEEL PETROL TANK good condition, can be made to fit most 50-60 Italian singles, buyer collects £80. Tel. 01262 674533.

Yorkshire.

SUZUKI 1200 K6 Bandit Yoshimura TRS s/s tri-oval exhaust, link pipe and strap inc, immac, £140 ovno Tel. 07984 379407. W Mids.

SUZUKI 1250 Beowulf chrome Rad cover, as new, inscription reads 1250 Bandit, £20, or £25 with p&p. Tel. 07775 680094.

Essex.

SUZUKI B120 cylinder barrel, (new), £40; Haynes manual, £5.

Tel. Mike 01932 785992. Middx.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 K6, fuel end can and link pipes, £60, Renntec rack, £60 plus postage.

Tel. 07732 282299. Staffs.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 GSF rear grab handle, in black, to fit 2009 model, £15. Tel. 07949 569509.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1250/650 Beowulf silence plus rad, grill, as new, £160. Tel. 01432 265726.

Hereford.

SUZUKI BANDIT 600 jack up kit, fits Mk 2 model 2000 to 2006, raises back up about an inch, good for compensating for heavy passengers! £10 inc postage. Tel. 07817 465806. North Yorkshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT GSF 1250 GT clear screen to fit 2009 model, £25. Tel. 07949 569509. Cheshire.

SUZUKI DL 650 V-Strom AL2, 2012, low seat, only used twice, still in box, selling due to sale of bike, £80 ovno Tel. 07816 872825. Essex.

SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom AL2, 2012, low seat, only used twice, selling due to sale of bike, £80 ovno; Shoei Raid II, size small, red/blk/white/pinlock, only used once, bought at show but wrong size, £120 ovno. Tel. 07816 872825. Essex.

SUZUKI GLADIUS genuine part extra, comfort and height seat, as new, £65. Tel. 07526 286563.

South Yorkshire.

SUZUKI GS1000 new 1st oversize genuine pistons/rings x 4 part no 12103-49810-050/ 1214049001-050, complete new set, cost £540 (have receipt) accept £300 ono. Suzuki GS1000 camcovers, chrome x 4, new £50.

Tel. Steve 01707 692405.

Hertfordshire.

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SUZUKI GSF 1250 Bandit sculptured seat by Just Bandits, black vinyl with blue piping, Tel. 07949 569509. £150.

Cheshire.

SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 Haynes manual, 95-04, 600/1200, vgc, set of Mk 1 1200 pilot jets, 37.5, 09492-35010, unopened set of 4, manual, £15; 4 x jets, £15 posted.

Tel. 01962 733677. Hants. genuine SUZUKI GSX1400 Yoshimura Final Edition twin outlet exhaust can, in unmarked virtually unused condition, boxed, complete, £175; also 4-into-1 collector for the same bike mirror, polished and immaculate, £70.

Tel. 07971 448463. West Mids.

SUZUKI HYABUSA K5 1300 Baglux tank cover, silver/blue, K5, 2005 plus bag, as new, used twice, £130. may split, sold bike.

Tel. 07920 141700; 01655 331721. Ayrshire.

SUZUKI TOP BOX large capacity, off my DL650, too big for my taste, will take 2 lids, good condition but has been used, £70.

Tel. 07814 519267. Glam.

TOKICO CALIPERS six pot 90mm centres from ZRX 1200, new seals and pads, £60, swinging arm K7, Hayabusa complete, £100. Tel. 07783 422296. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH AMERICA SED silencers, vgc, £150. Tel. 07515 641716. Essex.

TRIUMPH AMERICA 865 Norman Hyde footrest to shorten length by 4 inches up to 2010 model, £150; also gel seat, slightly marked for same bike £100 Tel. 01278 453862. Somerset.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865cc, 2012, K&Q seat, £50; chrome rear crab rail, £12 ono both as new. Tel. 07852 326696. Leics.

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 2004, duel gel seat, vgc, £125; set rear chrome springs, £65; petrol cap, £8; front gear sprocket, £15; full length weatherproof jacket, 4XL, vgc, £40; all as new. Tel. 07836 700313. Kent.

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 Hele bars, raised bars, 1 5/8" retains original hoses and cables, as new cost A3264, only £130; rear stand bobbins, only £10. Tel. 01305 761058. Dorset.

TRIUMPH SPEED MASTER America parts: luggage rails, £30; foot boards, £130; king and queen seat, £130, all items as new. Tel. 07769 954456. West Midlands.

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 low gel seat. 12 months' old, new Tel. 07973 condition, £75.

721198. W Yorks.

VETTER WINDJAMMER fairing plus lowers, black, no screen and needs tlc, free to a good home.

Tel. Tony 01308 488020. Dorset.

VULCAN 500 MANUAL £10; BT 1100 owners manual, £10; Diversion 900 owner handbook, £10; CBF tank cover, tan, £35; rear section Triumph silencers, America or Speedmaster, £300 boxed; Vetter fairing, £150. Tel. 07930 663930. Lancs.

YAMAHA DIVERSION 600cc parts, screen £10; manual, £10; coils, £20; switches, £10 each; swinging arm, £20; clutch and basket, £20; alternator, £20; plus other parts or the lot for £120.

Tel. 07752 443794 for more details.. Denbighshire.

YAMAHA XJR 1200/1300 collector box, as new, £100 ono; clutch cable, Harley Davidson Street Bob, 2006, £25; Harley Davidson pillion foot pegs, £40; Harley Davidson shocks rear, £50 Tel. 07790 934835. Stoke on Trent.

YAMAHA YBR125 SR125, GN125, Dragster 125, GZ Maralder 125, offers. Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

YAMAHA DIVERSION PARTS coils, starter motor, screen, Haynes manual, switches, clutch & basket, throttle cables, oil pump, front foot pegs, cdi, ecu, plus other parts ring for more info, the lot for £100 or sell parts separately. Tel. 07752 443794.

Denbighshire.

YAMAHA TDR 250 Dep chrome exhaust, pipes and cans, seat and shock spanner, rear wheel spoked hub, petrol tank, fairing and frame, clocks, footrests, kick start, forks/yokes etc, Yamaha FJR 1300 Givi screen, one damaged side pannier. Tel. 07858 134475. Durham.

YAMAHA YBR 125 Dragster 125, Suzuki GN 125, will post. Tel. 07770 987038. Suffolk.

wanted

AJS WANTED: 1920s, early 30s Big Port or other sporty model, rough project or goer! Have a Sunbeam 500 for exchange if interested. Tel. 01978 842668.

Clwyd.

ANY MOTORCYCLE considered, will swap my Mercedes A-Class small car 1.4 LTR, MoT'd, excellent condition and all extras, 66k miles, alloys. Tel. 07913 895327. Man. BOOK WANTED: 'Suzuki', by Jeff Clew, good price paid for a mint book. Tel. 01543 425795. Staffs.

BSA B18 1936, 250 parts wanted: clutch dome cover and spring holder or complete clutch, also sprockets rear (42th), any worn condition. Tel. 01978 842668. Clywd.

DUCATI MONSTER 1990s wanted handlebars, petrol tank, footrest assembly right side and .

Tel. silencer, a.shipman@hotmail.co.uk HARLEY DAVIDSON wanted: Sportster 48 or Nightster 1200, any condition. Tel. 07748 654532. Leics.

HONDA FIREBLADE 918cc, must be vgc and low mileage, will travel 100 mile radius of Lowestoft, Suffolk, mature rider, will give machine a good home.

Tel. 07931 432921. Lowestoft, Suffolk.

HONDA GL1000 Goldwing wanted also good spares for same. Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HONDA GL1000 WANTED prefer runner but anything considered, also good spares for same. Tel. 07828 103437. Notts.

HONDA HORNET 600F early low mileage model, in vgc and sensibly priced, good home given to cherished bike. Tel. 07931 432921. Suffolk.

HONDAMATIC 400 wanted any condition. Tel. 07955 632133.

Bristol.

JACKET MOTORCYCLE Triumph or Harley Davison wanted, prefer leather, 2XL or 3XL, size must be top condition, private buyer cash waiting, all jackets considered.

Tel. 07950 398750. West Midlands.

KAWASAKI AR50/80 AR125, KH 100/125 alloy wheels wanted, will collect. Tel. 07989 448418.

Herefordshire.

HONDA 250RS 2 into 1 silencer.

Tel. 07811 842810. Somerset.

MOTOCOURSE 1977/78 wanted, to complete my set. Tel. 0191 2971726. Tyne & Wear.

PAIR BUMM FAIRING MIRRORS for spares, also BMW K75/100 Rickman fairing fitting details, sheet. Tel. 02476 382980. Warks.

RETRO JAP MUSCLE/CRUISER BIKE wanted by private buyer, must be top condition, prefer KZ1000/900 CR 1300, VMax or similar, but all bikes considered, cash waiting for right machine.

Tel. 07950 398750. West Midlands.

SUZUKI RGV 250 Vj22 wanted, blown up or no engine, must have V5. Tel. Ade 07970 689321.

Telford, Shrops.

TRIUMPH OR HARLEY JACKET size 2XL or 3XL, prefer leather but all materials considered, why? Private collector/biker, must be top condition, cash waiting. Tel. 07950 398750. W Mids.

VILLIERS ENGINE wanted, model IF 98cc, two speed model must be complete with carburettor, prefer in running order, why? Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

VILLIERS ENGINE WANTED 98cc (Mark 2F) suitable for new Hudson autocycle also BSA B18, 1936, parts need clutch and sprockets, gearbox, also rear 42 TH, any condition. Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

WANTED MODEL toy, motor bikes, by Timpo, Britains and 1950/70s plastic solders, knights, cowboys, garden. Tel. 01455 286510. Leics.

WANTED ANY OLD Motorcycle Magazines or Race Programmes, (road racing, scrambles, grass track etc), offered free for collection within a reasonable distance of Sleaford, if you're clearing-out your loft I'll be glad to take them off your hands. Tel. Pete 01529 461304. Lincs.

WANTED F800S 80cc, belly pan and crash bars, Tel. 07759 566869. Barnsley, S Yorks.

WANTED HARLEY DYNA GLIDE battery top cover, black/chrome for 2002 bike. Tel. 07787 379908. Gtr Man. WANTED YAMAHA BT1100 Bulldog, 2006, 2007, last model cash waiting for good low mileage, machine. Tel. 01902 791570. West Midlands.

YAMAHA SRX 400 or 600, prefer running and complete, but anything considered. Tel. 01270 811762. Nantwich.

YAMAHA XJ600N wanted workshop wiring manual for Yamaha XJ600, year 2000, top price paid. Tel. 01452 780280.

Glos.

YAMAHA XT 600E or TTR 600, good runner with MoT or project, spares or repair, anything considered; also wanted 250cc600cc 4-stroke trail bike, must be a good runner with electric Tel. 07966 516893. start.

Derbys.

parts wanted BSA A10 CYLINDER HEAD Wanted, alloy, must be in vgc, Tel. 07828 755038. Wigan.

BSA B18 1936 parts wanted: clutch, rear and gearbox spruces, any condition, (well worn!) Tel. 01978 842668. Clwyd.

ENGINE I need a good running engine for a 1985-1986 Honda Goldwing 1200cc Tel. 01455 445033. Leicester. exhaust CB500 HONDA downpipes wanted, quality of chrome not important, will be mat black with special silencers.

Tel. 01270 811762. Nantwich.

HONDA CB750 F2 750 front wheel/black with tyre; also 4 into 2 exhaust, in good condition, as near to Suffolk as possible, cash waiting Tel. 07599 552650.

Suffolk.

HONDA ENGINE 50cc, or crank shaft and flywheel, engine off some 2-stroke, 1977. Tel. 01524 735039; 07919 064123.

Lancs.

KAWASAKI Z400 398cc, wanted rear rack for Kawasaki Z400, 1979, black or chrome. Tel. 01202 748128. Dorset.

MOTOCOURS 1977/78 WANTED to complete my set. Tel. 0191 2971726. Tyne & Wear.

SUZUKI GLADIUS SFV 650 carrier wanted, also Haynes or Clymer manuals. Tel. 02380 812440. S'oton, Hants.

TRIUMPH TR25W 250cc, complete or part restored wanted, would consider basket case if the price was right, also need a complete engine, TR25W BSA B25, also require Velocette Venom engine. Tel. 07721 766904. Cambs.

WANTED BACK WHEEL for late Yamaha TTR250 (or hub), Tel. 01432 353313. Herefordshire.

WANTED PAIR TRIALS BOOTS size 9, details re location/ price/condition/postage etc to Tel. 01743 860362. Shrops.

WANTED WINDSCREEN to fit 1100cc, Virago Yamaha preferably round top type and pair of size 9 trials or M/X boots. For details re price Tel. 01743 /postage etc, 860362. Shrops.

YAMAHA FJ 1200 1990, 3CV oil filter housing case cover, plus bolt, also clutch case cover, private or trade. Tel. 07931 175508 Tony. Hornsea.

miscellaneous

ACCESSORIES FOR Triumph Bonneville 790, 2003, chrome standard exhaust silencers, Summer screen and brackets, also Renntec chrome luggage rack, all mint condition, £250. plus p&p Tel. 075130 87648.

Northumberland.

ALPINE STARS £150, buyer collects Tel. 01793 778222 or 07761 952258. Wilts.

BAGSTER TANK COVER for Suzuki 1250 GSF Bandit, very good condition, £78. Tel. 07949 569509. Cheshire.

BIKE HOME MOTORCYCLE TENT dimensions: 270cms long, 105cms wide, 157cms high, unused, still boxed, £80. ovno Tel. 07950 707392. Cleveland.

BIKER GEAR: mens new leather trousers laced sides, 38" waist, 29" inside leg, £30. Ladies eight eyelet boots, size 7, £40.

Headlamp screens, £10 each.

Yamaha XJR 1200/1300 collector box as new, £90. Honda lock, £10. Harley Davidson Cruiser pegs 2006, Street Bob, £75.

Harley Davidson back rest to fit 2006 Street Bob, £90. Tel. 07790 934835. Stoke on Trent.

BIKE TRAILER constructed from Box Section & Channel, can take up to 3 bikes, fitted with 10" mini wheels, central loading ramp, trailer board and spare wheel.

Spare wheel has brand new tyre, £175 ono Tel. 01229 465311 or 07939 430576. South Cumbria.

BMW MOTORRAD Voyage 2 jacket, size XL, in as new condition, worn only a handful of times, comes with removable back, shoulder and elbow body armour, inner detachable jacket never worn, cost over £300 - as new £99 will post. Tel. 07792 202034. Lanarkshire.

BOOKS:- Moto Guzzi Buyer's Guide, full history and photos; Harley Davidson Buyers, same, £20 each; Yamaha TZR 125, DT125R Haynes Workshop Manual, as new, £15. Tel. 01642 655338. Teesside.

BUFFALO JACKET black & grey, no marks or tears, quilted lining with armour, very clean, medium, £55; also gloves, boots 7, and Frank Thomas waterproof suit, medium £55. Tel. 01775 714300.

Lincs.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD SEDAN 4900cc, 1992, auto, white matching leather, long MoT and tax 2015, service history, 70,000 miles, smooth V8 motor drives lovely, clean example, £3995, p/x cruiser. Tel. 07950 398750. West Midlands.

CLASSIC BIKE MAGAZINES including 1978 First Edition also CBG magazines, all in good cond, about 250+, open to offers; also classic leathers, black jacket, medium; trousers Sportex size 34", superb, unmarked condition, £85 Tel. 01775 714300. Lincs.

CRIVIT HELMET full flip-up front, built-in sun visor, medium, never worn, still boxed, unwanted gift, £25. plus postage Tel. 07742 103066. Glos.

CLASSIC LEATHERS black jacket, medium; trousers Sportex, size 34", superb cond., no marks, tears or scuffs, £85; gloves and boots, size 7 and waterproof oversuits, medium (Frank Thomas); also Buffalo jacket, medium black/grey, £50 Tel. 01775 714300. Lincs.

CUSTOM CHROME MIRRORS fit £25; style, Gothic Harley/Triumph; mens new laced sided leather trousers, waist 38", inside leg 29", £50; headlamp screens, £10 each; Harley Davidson back rest to fit 2006 Street Bob, £90 ono Tel. 07790 934835. Stoke on Trent.

EASY RIDER bike lift, £150. ono Tel. 0121 7447918. W Mids.

DAINESE TATTOO LEATHERS size 54, black/grey/orange, twopiece, includes Dainese knee sliders, very little used and kept as new, the new price was £800, so grab a bargain only, £250, collect from Harrogate. Tel. 07859 919598. North Yorkshire.

EURO HIKE TENTS 3 man with annex used once £25; 2 man, used but always been 100% waterproof, £8, £30. for both Tel. 01494 774078. Bucks.

FRANK THOMAS mens leather trousers, 34" waist, 30" inside leg, padded hips & knees, black, undamaged, hardly worn £50; mens Frank Thomas black metallic full face helmet, as new, Novak label, 57cms approx, £30.

Tel. 07732 125886. Lincs. aqua THOMAS FRANK waterproof jackets, one medium (42" chest approx) and one small (36" chest approx), black with grey/red/blue stripe, zip-out lining, £20 each Tel. 07732 125886. Lincs. mens THOMAS FRANK Qquapore jacket with quilted lining, antifreeze windproof protection, unworn, size small, black, £45. Tel. 01706 215436.

Lancs.

GIVI SIMPLY 450 black, top box, new, unused, with top plate and keys, £45. plus postage Tel. 01670 813861. Northumberland.

HJC ENGLAND HELMET Football design, medium size, excellent condition, £35. Tel. 01942 790486. Lancs.

HONDA VFR 800 (01-12) luggage fitting rack, with panniers, (one crash damaged), spare keys and lock included, pearl Heron blue (PB332), £80. ono; collection preferred Croydon area Tel. 0208 6511175. Surrey.

HUDDERSFIELD INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY LTD Jubilee History Book, 1910, £15; 10 1949/1965 Motorcycle TT Report magazines, £25; three scrap books on Solo/2 Sidecar Racing, 1970s onwards, £30. Tel. 01484 663007. W Yorks.

ILLUSTRATED HISTORY of BSA Motorcycles by Roy Bacon, £5; Haynes Manual of A7 and A10 twins, £5; both good condition, no tears or oil stains. Tel. 0191 285 8856. Tyneside.

IXS LEATHER TROUSERS inside leg 29", waist 34" always worn over tracksuit bottoms, vgc, £30.

Tel. 01455 553254. Leics.

ER500/EX500 KAWASAKI Haynes service manual, number 2052, clean pages, vgc, £10. inc delivery Tel. 07786 138879.

Shrops.

KRIEGA R25 BACKPACK rucksack, approx eight months old, perfect condition, £85 ono Tel. 07894 078815. Notts.

LADIES WEISE retro leather motorcycle jacket, black, size 18, brand new, (still tagged!), never worn, cost £200, absolute bargain! £80. Tel. 01708 756816.

Essex.

LEATHER JACKET Ashman, size XL approx 44/46" chest, armour to shoulders and elbows, very good condition, £35 plus postage or collect from Hornchurch Tel. 07889 828410. Essex.

LOW SEAT for BMW R1200GS, fits all air cooled bikes, currently on 2010 model, excellent unmarked condition, includes rear seat. Photos available. Tel. 01594 530979. Glos.

MAN'S HARLEY DAVIDSON black leather jacket with embroidered Eagle on back, size 40/42, £60; man's Harley Davidson boots, black leather, size 10, £30. Tel. 07599 840434.

Cheshire.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS short leg, Nitro "Street Hopper", black, size 12, never worn, bargain, buyer collects £20. Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518. Tamworth.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS top of the range Daytona Travel Star GTX, never worn, size 11, made in Germany, buyer collects, cost £400-£300. Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518. Tamworth.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS Weiss model WBLM40, size 11, brand new, cost £70, buyer collects £40. Tel. 01827 895891; 07980 978518. Tamworth.

MOTORCYCLE JACKET leather, in vgc, 1950 style, would suit vintage bike owner, 40" chest, £35. Tel. 01524 903496. N Lancs. library ENGLISH NEW paperbacks, 10 titles such as "Angels On My Mind" and "Bonnie", yellowing with age but readable, £20. plus postage Tel. 01935 706269. Somerset.

OXFORD FIRST TIME 18 litre tankbag, unused, £30. Revit leather jeans, 38" waist, 31" leg, worn twice, £50, p&p extra. Tel. 01686 688172. Mid Wales.

OXFORD TANK BAG unused, also Oxford tail pack, unused, £25. each or both for £40 Tel. 07544 500833. Man. RALEIGH CHOPPER Mk III, 3speed, handlebar gear change, new 2004, never used, £275; Raleigh M-Trax Special Edition, Brooks seat, puncture proof tyres plus Mountain tyres, as new, £250. Tel. 01484 663007. West Yorks.

REAR CYCLE CARRIER/RACK holds 3 bicycles, fits most vehicles, little used g/c, £25; Arden Denver mountain bike, 18 speed, 26" dia wheels, 'V' brakes, gc, £25 Tel. 01299 266565. Kidderminster.

RICHA LADIES TROUSERS black leather, Size 10, worn twice, as new, £95 ono Tel. 07934 673822.

Worcs 1 mile, jct7, M5.

RICKMAN FULL FAIRING single headlight, in white off Suzuki GN250 police bike, (M reg), £70. buyer collects. Tel. 01656 784729. M Glam.

RUKKA TROUSERS size 52, (36" waist), short leg, braces inc, removable liner, only worn twice, as new condition, fantastic quality, £160. ono Tel. 07966 037723. West Sussex.

SCHOTT black leather jacket N/Y police type, size 40" med, as new, £100. Bikers Paradise black leather jacket, size 40" med, as new, £50. Dainese Moto Cordura jacket, size 40" med, as new, £50. Harley Davidson 2004, R Sportster, standard silencers, new, £50. Tel. 01926 316722.

Leaminton Spa. STANLEY SCHOFIELD LP Sound Stories, 1959-1964, seven in total plus Classic Motorcycle Racer 1980s to present plus other mags, offers. Tel. 01473 747412. Suffolk.

SUZUKI GS 500 workshop manual, vgc, £5. plus £3 post & packing. Tel. 02380 812440.

S'oton, Hants.

SUZUKI SWIFT 1.3 GLS 3 door, red, 2000 W reg, 57,600 miles, new, from owner one immobiliser, central door locking, front electric windows & mirrors, taxed and MoT, vgc inside & out £995. Tel. 01299 266565.

Kidderminster.

TEARDROP CARAVAN extras, like new, only used 16 days, £3250 ono Tel. 01667 459188.

Invernessshire.

TRAILER FOR SINGLE BIKE good cond, independent suspension, mudguards, loading ramp, spare wheel lighting board, tie downs, ready to go, could deliver, £175.

Tel. 01268 735135. Essex.

TRIUMPH GLOVES waterproof, leather, large size, as new, cost £60, only £20; various other pairs, large size, only £10; MX boots, size 9, £10. Tel. 01305 761058. Dorset.

TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 Renntec luggage rack, unused, £40 plus p&p; also Oxford 18 ltr tank bag, unused, £20 plus p&p; also Rev-it leather jeans, 38" waist, 31" leg, worn once, £50 plus p&p. Tel. 01686 688172. Powys.

TWO BROOKS leather racing seats, as new, £45 each; stamp album, Round The World, full of cycle stamps/mini sheets, also 32 F.D.C. some Tour de France, £150 plus p&p. Tel. 01484 663007.

West Yorks.

VARIOUS GL 1200 SPARES rear section America Speedmaster silencers, new, boxed, £300; Triumph Thunderbird chain guard, £20; Givi carrier BT1100, £40; Diversion 900 owners Vetter £10; handbook, windjammer fairing, £150. Tel. 07930 663930. Lancs.

WOLF LEATHER race jeans, size 32" waist, very good condition, buyer collects, £55 ono Tel. 07985 526599. Merseyside.