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My current bike is a 23 1250RT and anything below 2.5k does not do the engine any good unless I'm just maintaining a steady speed on a flat road. I find using the middle of the rev range may no significant difference to the MPG and yes I am quite happy to use all the revs to the red line but each to their own.

Many riders make the bike labour using too high of a gear, whilst there may have been one or two diesel motorcycle engines most petrol engines respond better being in the middle 3rd of the rev range. Making a bike accelerate from low revs is not good for the engine and reduces the responsiveness to throttle inputs both accelerating and slowing. ( this includes American V twins too)

All learners irrespective of the mode should have passed the highway code test before being allowed on the road. Road safety should be taught in Schools ( Its clear many parents are incapable of understanding it so it needs to be part of the curriculum) Maybe a requirement to undertake a HWC and eye test compulsory before license renewal.

Hi The legislation has not changed just the interpretation . But to my mind they should have put in a H0 before the H1-3 that states You are always responsible for your own safety.

Hi you could try the clowncils website https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500346/city_centre_parking/332/motorcycles

I have a helite tethered vest ( not hi viz) hope it is never needed several of the guys I ride with have similar devices. There is a petition on gov.uk to get the VAT removed from these pieces of kit https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/644555?fbclid=IwAR3PgK1mv04Vy5F5NFnfwIpuGlknOsrLzD3LaUrVr2X4D4EA3IKMg9PVlic

I use either car or Bike for work when required. I am already paying tax and insurance on them so the money I am paid ( a lot less then the government recommended figures ) covers fuel. I use the bike because I can and the car because I need too. Yes it means I may need servicing a little more often and tyres but if you are honest how many bikes do the max milage between annual services.

You should always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the road. This is often what decides the speed you can ride at.

Hi There is a new petition on the gov website to increase road repair funding. Please sign. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634995

Hi I deliver both IAM and Bikesafe in Manchester Bikesafe though a great start is only one day and whilst it may identify weaknesses and give you some pointers on how to correct them it does not really do a great deal of coaching. The Rospa and IAM course are spread over a number of weeks and hopefully help you establish better habits and hopefully many of these good habits will stick around with you for a good while. Bikesafe is often an introduction to further training. I can't comment on ERS as I have not experienced it directly but anything that help your riding improve and become even more enjoyable is always a good thing.

if you zoom out you will see an earlier picture without the stop line

Think you might need a washer or two of the correct size also check the fit of the swingarm to the frame it should be a snug fit if not you may need to pack this with a washer too If you can post some pictures it will help

As I got older I could no longer ride sports bikes for any length of time. Now I ride a BMW R1250RT Performance is quite good and being a touring bike to riding position is tolerable for my back and neck. I would suggest that you look at replacing the bike rather than making significant changes to the riding position. You don't say what bike you have but for most you would need to move the handle bars and footrests/controls to be more upright, and stable on the bike. You may also benefit from some lower back support.

failing coil?

I have worn glasses for years, I find flexible metal frames best for riding and a close fit to my face.. Issue with Sun visor. you can get a reactive pinlock or reactive glasses not quite as good but better than nothing. Also with some helmets a line of black tape along the top of the visor is helpful

I bought a cheap Chinese copy of a CG125 for my son when he went to collage, some things were not brilliant like the electrics, suspension and swingarm and had to be sorted, but the engine was bullet proof, After collage he went to Uni in Leeds his GF at the time went to Uni in Preston, he rode between Leeds and Preston then back every weekend for 2 years through Sun Rain and snow, engine never missed a beat. New Spark plug and oil every year adjust the valve clearances and it just kept on going. Still got the complete engine somewhere in my shed, frame etc went to the tip as it was shot after being unused for a few years.

I have twice taken a PCP deal then after a shortish time got a bank loan and transferred it. The PCP deals have been better offers, just got a new bike on a 3 year PCP but I will pay it off in the next 12-18 months either a bank loan or from pension pay out

Strange most do, its under the rear cover just behind the pillion seat its a long black box with a small round speaker in the top it takes 2 batteries I cant remember the battery type

Engine protection plate fitted

I would leave it as No 1 if someone want to steal the car they will be searching No 1 for the Keys not her flat

I would suggest only the friction plates as the driven plates are metal and can be cleaned you will also have to clean the clutch basket. Having put car engine oil into a bike once I had to replace the friction plates before it would work properly Also the higher you go up the gear box usually the easier it is to change without using the clutch at all this would account for your changes into 4th being no problem

I think it depends on the situation If you can already see it is clear and will not confuse other road users then that's fine. If you have to move to the off side to gain a view then that's probably not a good idea. Also I have seen one case where a rider went to the off side to take a left hand bend and was undertaken by the car he had been holding up. this rider also kept trying to get their knee down. So only do it if you are going to make use of it. I would add the rider was not known to me just some random bod I have caught up with, and soon passed .

Can I have 500 please

Hi If you are willing to travel a little further the J&S shop at Oakmere of the A556 is much bigger https://jsaccessories.co.uk/stores/northwich T

and also make sure you have a secure place to park, and two big chains and padlocks. Commuting you need something that will filter easily, offer some weather protections and space to carry whatever you need so a rack and topbox is probably important. Panniers are handy but they tend to make filtering more difficult. Getting back to biking is expensive decent kit is not cheap so make sure you budget for this