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WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Muc-Off washer for bikes

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Mark Lancaster

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11th September 2024

Dom Humby / £130 / www.muc-off.com Keeping your bikes clean has always been a tender issue in the motorcycle world; some bother, and some don’t. Either way, it’s always given way to the age-old question: Can I pressure wash my bike? Way back when, this was a big no-no – simply because the output pressure…
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WORKSHOP STUFF: ABBA Superbike Stand

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Mark Lancaster

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10th September 2024

Bertie Simmonds / £100 / www.abbastands.co.uk After 10 years of faithful service, my ABBA Superbike Stand has been retired. Well, sort of… it’s gone to another home. It’s fair to say that this has been the stand of choice, despite having some standalone paddock stands and a hydraulic bike lift. It’s been able to ‘hold…
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NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

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Mark Lancaster

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29th August 2024

The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…
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KIT: Blackbird ladies Dakota Nubuck Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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24th July 2024

Kate Chorley has been looking for style and protection. Here’s her thoughts: I’m not bothered about all-weather textiles or full-on race leathers. I want a jacket that looks good on and off the bike, but still offers plenty of protection. That’s what this Blackbird number does. It’s made from top-grain cowhide leather which has been…
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KIT: Segura Mamba Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd July 2024

Dave Manning has a new favourite… What do you reckon to this styling? Love it, I do. Dunno why, there’s just something about it that screams classic cool and everyday comfort. Segura’s a French brand that’s been operating since 1967. Drawing on half-a-century of master leather craftsmanship, the design teams of today are constantly pushing…
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BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd July 2024

While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight,…
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PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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Mark Lancaster

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27th June 2024

This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…
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KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

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Mark Lancaster

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26th June 2024

Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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17th June 2024

Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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KIT: New jeans from Roadskin

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Mark Lancaster

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16th May 2024

Roadskin Unveils the Tyrian Motorcycle Jeans: Merging Safety with Vintage Style for the Modern Rider Roadskin, a leading innovator in motorcycle apparel, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Tyrian Motorcycle Jeans for both men and women. This latest addition to Roadskin’s line of high-performance motorcycle gear combines the classic look of a blue…
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