It goes without saying that we’re all always looking into new ways of securing our bikes. According to statistics, motorcycles amounting to the value of around £3 million are stolen every month – Just in the UK alone! Most motorcycle prevention methods are tackled using an immobiliser. In this day and age, we can’t help … Continue reading “All About The BikeBox24!”
Category: Motorbike Miscellany
Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary Edition Beer!
We think it’s safe to say that Harley Davidson’s 115th birthday year hasn’t been the best one yet for the brand, in terms of the media. However, the team seem to be holding high hopes for the future as they have chosen to celebrate by releasing their very own beer! The team here at bike … Continue reading “Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary Edition Beer!”
Reasons To Get Into Motorcycling
Picture this: The biking season is fast approaching and you’re absolutely itching to get on the road. You’ve planned it all, you’re going to get your friend into motorcycling and they’re going to love it! You’ve prepared this great speech that you feel might sway them a bit. Then the time comes, and nope, they’re … Continue reading “Reasons To Get Into Motorcycling”
We Buy Any Bike have a question for bikers: What scares you the most when riding?
Riding a motorcycle is one of those hobbies that can have you grinning from ear to ear one minute, and gripped with fear the next. It’s a roller coaster of emotions and even though we sometimes experience some terrifyingly close calls, the feeling of freedom is worth it all. The team over at the UK’s … Continue reading “We Buy Any Bike have a question for bikers: What scares you the most when riding?”
Motorcycle Memes Top 10 – Which Will Make You Laugh?!
We Buy Any Bike teamed up with Motorbike Memes to decide on these Top 10 images, and they had us in stitches! Have a look and see which motorcycle memes make you giggle… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Well!…which one … Continue reading “Motorcycle Memes Top 10 – Which Will Make You Laugh?!”
Where are the motorcycle films? – We want motorbike movies!
Just last week the movies ‘Rush’ took to the big screens at the cinema. The movie about Niki Lauda and James Hunt went down a storm with motorsport fans and many of them describing it as “Brilliant”, “Incredible” and “Fantastic!”, etc. I’ve as yet not seen the movie. So I couldn’t comment on what … Continue reading “Where are the motorcycle films? – We want motorbike movies!”
Grid Girls: Should They Get Paid? – Motorbike Racing
Laura the grid girl! A few weeks ago a wife in the racing world tweeted about grid girls getting paid but the riders not. This brought thoughts to my mind. So read on and I will explain to you what those thoughts are. Just one thing I’d like to make clear is that I have … Continue reading “Grid Girls: Should They Get Paid? – Motorbike Racing”
The Best Selling Bike In The World (and you’ve never even heard of it!)
So, what do you reckon the best selling motorcycle in the world is these days? BMW GS? Fireblade? One of those 125s that are increasingly popular in the UK, like a Honda CBR125 or Yamaha YZF-R125? If you said any of the above then you are not even close. India’s biggest selling motorbike While BMW … Continue reading “The Best Selling Bike In The World (and you’ve never even heard of it!)”
Racing from behind the fence – Part 2 – Being a brolly dolly
In the first part of this post, you read about my experiences about being behind the fence watching motorcycle racing at my local circuit as well as my thoughts on marshalls and the sense of community within the paddock and fans. In this second part, I will talk you through my experiences as part of … Continue reading “Racing from behind the fence – Part 2 – Being a brolly dolly”
The Bluffers Guide to… Kawasaki – Some Facts About Kawasakis
Of all the Japanese brands, it seems that Kawasaki has the most loyal and hardcore following. The ‘Big K’ built a reputation in the 1970s for producing the most brutish and powerful bikes in the class. From the Z1 of 1972 to the ZZR1100 that defined the 90s, a ‘Big Z’ was the ultimate status … Continue reading “The Bluffers Guide to… Kawasaki – Some Facts About Kawasakis”