Norton Way Bikes Newsletter - July 2016

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6 1 0 2 T T N N A M F O E IWSHALT MAKES THE ISLE OF MAN TT SO POPULAR?

SUMMER RIDING A/C

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ISLE OF MANN TT 2016

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REASON HONDA RACES

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AFTERSALES

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TEAM PARALYMPICS GB

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What makes the Isle of Man TT so popular?

Competition is in Honda’s blood

CLOTHING

Honda True Adventure Clothing

New A/C system for motorcycles At Chiswick Honda Bikeswith us Coverage of our fundraising event

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COMPETITION IS IN HONDA’S BL They have raced in MotoGP, and its predecessor, the World GP, since 1959. Ever since day 1, Honda has started a quest for supremacy on the track which drives everything from the team’s resolve to the performance on the tarmac.

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Honda’s Racing Heritage

Reputations are forged on the racetrack and it all started by in 1954 for Honda. It all started from a letter by Honda’s founder, Soichiro Honda to his employees. He shared his dream of winning the toughest, most prestigious bike race in the world- the Isle of Man TT. He then asked his employees to give everything to make it happen. The rest is history!

1962 Winning the 1977 Daringly Isle of Man TT Different Three years after Honda’s first entry, they claimed the top spotin both 125 and 250cc race.

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After a decade’s absence from the World GP, new regulations lead to their return. The new four-stroke engine was revolutionary - it didn’t pay off in the points, but won a lot of fans on the public roads.

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1985

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2014 Legend in the making

Marquez achieved a record-breaking 13 wins in a single season on the way to his second championship.

1985 One Rider, Two Cups

In 1985, Freddie Spencer entered two classes of the World GP- 250cc and 500cc, he finished the season was World Champion of both.

2013 A Winning Debut

Marc Marquez made his MotoGP debut on a Honda- going on to win the championship and become the youngest World Champion since Freddie Spencer in 1983

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New ideas new results

When Honda produced the NSR500 it bought an unconventional ignition technology to the track in 1992, with its ‘Big Bang’ engine powering it became the dominant bike of the 1990s.

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HONDA TRUE ADVE Honda have realised a brand new Adventure Clothing range, which is now available to order at Chiswick Honda. The range has been designed for the outdoors with adventure riding in mind.

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Trousers Honda Spidi Mesh Jackets Breathability meets rugged protection in the summer range of jackets. Made from a tough, punched mesh fabric, you get windproof protection without too much weight.

Honda Spidi Adventure Trousers Whether you’re touring across country or heading out on an endure adventure, our trousers are built to keep you protected. And with a waterproof, windproof and breathable design, you’ll be riding in comfort wherever you go.

Honda Spidi Adventure Jackets Thicker jackets designed for cooler adventures.

High performance jackets with a 1.0/1.2 cowhide thickness that delivers ultimate protection. They feature an integrated adjustment system with a water-repellent barrier at the wrists and bottom of Honda Spidi Mesh Colours: Black or Ice Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL RRP: £130 Pocket for glasses or phone. Force-tech removable protector.

Fixed Lining with vents for aiflow, 1.7KG

Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL RRP: £225 Vents for airflow and adjustable positioning of knee protectors Bottom of trouser adjustable to kit with boots, 1.47kg

Honda Spidi Adventure Colours: Black or Ice Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL RRP: £340 Waterproof, windproof, breathable Force-tech removable protectors and waterproof pouch 6

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ENTURE CLOTHING CLICK EHRE TO SEE THE FULL RANGE ONLINE

Helmets

Gloves

Arai Helmets No matter where the adventure takes you, the Tour-X4 helmets have the versatility to keep you safe.

Move from grand touring voyages to off-road desert trails in comfort and style. And with the ability to add or remove the peak or visor, you can really make it your own.

Colours: White/ Red/ Matt Black Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL RRP: £385

nda Spidi Hard Gloves da Hard gloves are made from a synthetic her suede with stretch-proof and waterproof ities, providing a comfortable fit. They also ure neoprene cuffs, vents and carbon padding he back, sides and palms, helping to keep the ght down to just 0.13kg.

nda Spidi Soft Gloves air gloves are the lightest option when it comes rotecting your hands on the road. They feature same stretch-proof and waterproof materials as hard option, but weigh in at just 0.09kg.

nda Spidi Hard ours: Black/ Black rown/ Black, Red & te s: S, M, L, XL, XXL,

P: £50

Honda Spidi Soft Colours: Black/ Black & Brown/ Black, Red & White Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL RRP: £27

Boots Honda Alpinestars Boots Honda Alpinestars boots are built to offer comfort and convenience for both long tours and everyday riding.

Incorporating a host of Aplinestars’ renowned protective features, our fully CE-certified boots are perfect for gravel, sand and dirt trails.

Honda Alpinestars Toucan Sizes: 7/8/9/10/11/12/13 (US Sizes) 100% waterproof and highly breathable GORE-TEX® membrane Innovative lateral ankle protection system. Superb comfort and flexibility.

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Honda Alpinestars Webb Sizes: 36/37/38/39/40/41/42/43/ 44/45/46/47/48/49/50 (EU Sizes) 100% waterproof GORE-TEX® membrane. Innovative side-entry system with large Velcro closure Structured and reinforced shift pad protects upper foot.

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SUMMER RIDING COULD BE GETTING COOLER!

It looks like Honda is planning to make summer rides easier as the manufacturer has recently filed patents for a new air conditioning system for motorcycles. Before now, Air Conditioning has only been something car owner brag about to bikers but Honda are looking at changing that.

The patents filed have shown the air conditioning unit is a stand-alone tank bag that doubles up as a piece of luggage and needs to be mounted on the fuel tank. The bag has a zip liner in place, which opens to a storage space inside where a small blower unit and a rechargeable battery have ben accommodated.

The system will then work by air being sucked from the mesh at the sides of the bag and blown through flexible vents towards the chin of your helmet. If the day gets any hotter, a separate flap underneath the tank’s bag lid is accessible and allows you to store an ice pack or bag of ice, in order to make sure the AC units blows cool air.

We have very little other information on what Honda are planning to do exactly and the plans to incorporate the idea into future motorcycles. If Honda does proceed with this concept it should be a big step forward in rider comfort.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE

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Honda 2016 NC750X impresses MCN Since the release of the NC750X it has been one of the most popular bikes across the Honda range. MCN have got their hands on one for a first drive and to see how much it has improved.

MCN revealed the key changes include suspension, Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), front brakes, exhaust internals and styling. They went onto outline the new improvements have produced a bike that is both easy and fun to ride. It is also better looking than its predecessor and fits in with a theme across the Honda adventure range.

They believe changes to the DCT and clutch set-up have been changed to give a smoother take off from a standing start. MCN commends

the updated 741cc parallel-twin motor which is ideal for bottom-end torque which gives the highest MPG possible.

The main changes to the bike have been centred on styling to get a tougher adventure bike image. These changes created consistency across the adventure range and also provide an adventure for all sectors of the market.

MCN conclude that the changes to the NC750X make it a significantly better bike. They believe it’s more fun, easier to ride, the DCT works better and the taller screen adds practicality.

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AFTERSALES AT NORT

The Aftersales Department at Norton Way Honda Bikes is your number one location for servicing, MOTs, tyres and tuning.

Carrying out regular servicing helps you to maintain the reliability and safety of your Bike, however, it also preserves its lifetime value and warranty. Here at Chiswick Honda Bikes t, we offer a range of custom-made services which ensure that your bike will stay in perfect condition.

We offer both our retail and business customers our comprehensive after-sales support and experience, technical advice, vehicle servicing with collection and delivery available & courtesy cars. We always ensure that your vehicle is maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines and 10

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recommendations and provide competitive rates for parts and labour as well as a consistently great service. In addition to this our customers can be assured that we aim to give you optimum residual values.

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FUNDRAISING FOR TEA

Lethworth spinning!

Olympic Themed Cake Sale On the 24th June Norton Way Group held a fundraising day to support the British Paralympic Association, this was to help Nissan’s commitment to Paralympics GB on their road to Rio.

Nissan, who is amongst one of the brand within our Norton Way Group, is the Official Automotive partner of British Paralympic Association and as part of the Heartbeat of Britain campaign our day aimed to supercharge ParalympicsGB athletes in their preparation for the Rio 2016 Games. At the last Games, the support of the nation inspired ParalympicsGB to give the performance of their lives, helping to make the London 2012 Games their most successful yet.

On the day we raised a total of £348.25 and these funds will help make the team the strongest it can be ahead of Rio 2016.

Their success can achieve the BPA’s wider charitable vision to challenge perceptions and inspire a better world for disabled people.

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AM PARALYMPICS GB LONDON & LETCHWORTH  700 MILES!!!

Spin-athon at our London Dealerships

Watch some of Paralympics GB stories here

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Lethworth spinning!

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