Buying a second hand motorcycle

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 In : Buying A Second Hand Motorcycle

Are you chomping at the bit to get your hands on a two-wheeled dream machine, but don’t fancy parting with a ton of cash for a brand-new model?

If the answer is “yes”, then a second hand motorbike might be a more budget-friendly option.

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to used bikes, so here’s how you go about getting your hands on one.

Benefits of a used bike

The main benefit of buying a used bike over a new one is - unsurprisingly - the price.

Thanks to depreciation, new motorbik...

Riding your motorcycle abroad

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, September 25, 2017 In : Motorcycle Touring

Road trips are fun and if sales of adventure bikes and tourers in the UK are anything to go by, they’re more popular than ever too. Riding abroad and lengthy road trips across different countries and continents are what dreams are made of but unless you’ve got the right documents, they’re not going to happen.

Motorcycle CBTs don’t cut the mustard

If you have a quick look across bike forums in the UK, you’ll find multiple posts about travelling abroad on two wheels.

There’s usually a ...

Motorcycle safety checks

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, September 23, 2017 In : Motorcycle Safety

MOTORCYCLE ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR A SAFE RIDE

Brakes

Make sure you test your brakes before heading out. Get on the bike and test both front and rear brakes. It is important to check the break pads in case you have of a disc break (hydraulic breal), or adjust the break in case you have a drum break. Also, drum brakes might simply require a new set of shoes. Finally , if you have disk breaks, it is also important to check the brake fluids or the actual disk.

Engine Oil

Check the engine oil according t...

Off-road motorbike riding

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

A key skill every Adventure Rider should acquire is the ability to ride confidently off-road. Large Adventure Motorcycles can be difficult to manage in the dirt because of their weight and bulk. You can get away with a lack of dirt riding skills on small dirt bikes, but an Adventure Bike can hurt you if you don’t know what you are doing.

Often times, riders try to learn on their own with only a few dirt riding tips from a friend. This kind of trial and error approach can cause a lot of anxie...

Motorbike clothing

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 In : Motorcycle Accessories

If you’re travelling at any kind of normal road speed when you come off your motorcycle, you’re likely to skid along the road surface and suffer from road rash. Road surfaces will shred through jeans and normal clothes on impact so it’s vital that your riding clothes can withstand abrasions and skids as well as impact.

What material?

There is a reason so many bikers wear leather, and it’s not just for the typical biker look. Leather is robust and copes well in motorbike accidents becaus...

Maintaining your motorbike

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 In : Motorcycle Maintenance

A motorcycle requires a lot of maintenance. Motorcycles are different from cars because you only have two wheels to take you down the road, and one loose bolt on a bike can mean the difference between an enjoyable Sunday afternoon ride or a breakdown -- or worse yet, a crash. We will discuss routine motorcycle maintenance, what to look for, and how to accomplish it.

Keep It Clean

While routine cleaning will make sure your bike to always looks its best, the simple act of washing and detailing ...

Secure document delivery Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool.

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 In : Security Motorcycle Courier

WARRINGTON, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL Secured Document Delivery is necessary in a variety of industries. We understand the importance of meeting the expectations of our customer’s security needs, and we will gladly assist with your specific requirements, so you can rest assured that the professional motorbike riders at Spartan Motorcycle Couriers will deliver your confidential documents in a safe, time-critical manner.

We have provided Secured Document Delivery to a variety of industries, inclu...

Riding your motorbike at night

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Riding your motorcycle at night is completely different than riding it during the day. Some motorcyclists enjoy the isolation of riding at night. Others hate it for the loss of visibility and vision, and will avoid it at all costs. Sooner or later, you’re bound to find yourself on your bike during the night time, so its important to know what unique hazards you must deal with when the sun goes down.

Riding a motorcycle after dark can be an great experience for some. You can focus on the ride...

How to transport your motorcycle

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, August 26, 2017 In : Motorcycle Safety

Whether you’re loading onto the back of a pick-up or into a van, going up ramps and into small enclosed spaces isn’t easy and can result in dumped bikes and damage. And if you damage your bike, you might have to claim on your motorbike insurance, so it’s best to be avoided.

Why transport a motorbike?

Track-day riders will often transport their bike in a van or trailer because a full day at a circuit can be tiring and the prospect of a long ride home is not appealing. Others transport thei...

Riding your motorcycle on country roads

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, August 26, 2017 In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

There’s a great deal of satisfaction to be gained from riding your motorcycle skilfully on country lanes. There are other benefits too – there’s usually less traffic, fewer 30 mph speed limits, and some great scenery on offer, too.

But it’s as well to remember that rural roads account for around three quarters of all fatal road collisions. There are many reasons why driving on these sorts of roads can be so hazardous.

Speed limits

Country lanes normally have a speed limit of 60 mph for c...

Carrying a pillion passenger

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, August 18, 2017 In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

A pillion passenger is a passenger that sits behind the rider on a motorbike.

The Highway Code doesn’t say much about carrying pillion passengers – just some very basic rules and no guidelines at all, so we got some input from some experienced riders to bring you the definitely guide to carrying a pillion passenger on your motorcycle. Let’s first look at what the Highway Code says:

You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They s...

Same Day Motorcycle Courier Service Warrington

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 In : Same Day Courier Service

SAME DAY COURIERS WARRINGTON. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers offers secure, time sensitive, nationwide delivery service 24, 7. Our customer focus means that our office will respond to your specific delivery requirements and offer Spartan Motorcycle Couriers most appropriate Warrington delivery service.

So whether your item is urgent, confidential or needs to be there before or after a specific time we can assure you that we have exactly the right service for you which is both effective and achiev...

Motorcycle Batteries

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, August 13, 2017 In : Motorcycle Accessories

Charging is a process that reverses the electrochemical reaction. It converts the electrical energy of the charger into chemical energy. Remember, a battery does not store electricity; it stores the chemical energy necessary to produce electricity.

A battery charger reverses the current flow, providing that the charger has a greater voltage than the battery. The charger creates an excess of electrons at the negative plates, and the positive hydrogen ions are attracted to them. The hydrogen rea...

Next day courier Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, UK.

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, August 12, 2017 In : Next Day Courier

Next day delivery is a useful service which guarantees that a item will arrive before a certain time the following working day. It is often the cheapest way to send an important package overnight which you need to arrive within 24 hours. Ordering online is quick and easy with Spartan Motorcycle Couriers. Get an instant quote by giving us a call or use the Enquiry Form.

It's also a good option if you need to send something fairly urgently as the motorcycle courier will collect from your address...

Transportation of valuable items North West England, UK.

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, August 5, 2017 In : Security Courier Services

Transportation Of Valuable Items NORTH WEST ENGAND UK. Here at the Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we are frequently asked to transport high value items between various points in the North West and also across the UK. We use high performance motorcycles rode by our long serving highly trusted advanced motorcycle riders, waiting to transport your precious valuable items with the utmost of care. We have many years of experience as high value goods couriers in North West England.

All our vehicles use...

Packing and transportation tips

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, July 31, 2017 In : Van Courier

Packing

Use good quality boxes. Our durable cardboard boxes are ideal for lighter items, and our Really Useful plastic boxes are some of the strongest available. You’ll be able to stack boxes to make the best use of your storage space, too.Fill boxes completely and distribute weight evenly. This will make stacking easier, and help make sure your boxes don’t tip over or collapse.Don’t overfill your boxes. Make sure your boxes don’t split or bulge.

Store heavy items in smaller boxes for e...

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