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| Bike Buying Guide to buy your dream bike... |
Touring Guide for an unforgetable trip... |
Pillion Guide for safe and enjoyable riding... |
Motorbike Loans to find the best deals... |
Breakdown Cover Policies to find the best deals... |
Biker Dating Sites to find your perfect riding mate... |
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| Textiles vs. Leathers join the debate... |
How to Get a License and get on the road... |
Motorbike Parking Maps for every UK city... |
Motorbike Insurance Tips don't get ripped off... |
Motorbike Finance Tips to save you money... |
Riding Gear Tips to look good and ride well... |
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Airport Parking at great prices... |
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Bad Credit Financing with great interest rates... |
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Motorbike Licensing
Best Motorcycle Information's Starter guide shows you all the steps to get on the road quickly and safely. Learn how to get your motorbike
licence with this guide’s help now.
- Provisional Motorbike Licence Check out this section for all the details on how to apply for your provisional licence, the fees and payment methods, photograph and identification requirements and other tips.
- Compulsory Basic Training - CBT This section covers where to and how to book, fees and what to bring. It also covers the actual CBT course itself, what you can ride when you're done and some tips to make the day fun.
- Theory Test There's no getting out of this one, even if you've done a car theory test. Good preparation is the key, so read this section to see how you can get on top of the syllabus. I'll show you where to book, the fees involved, how to prepare and what to expect during the test itself. This is without a doubt the best motorcycle information you will find on this topic on the net.
- Practical Motorbike Test There's a lot to this, so visit this section to see the different types of licences that you can go for, what bikes you can ride, where and how to book, how to prepare, what to bring, tips on how to pass and everything that is examined during the practical test.
- Motorbike Schools Nothing beats hands on practice in the training lot or on the open road, so look at this section for details on what motorcycle training schools have to offer.
- Moped Licence Guide See the best motorcycle information, guide and diagram on the net to getting your moped licence. I'll show you the way from beginner to full moped licence focussing specifically on mopeds and scooters.
- Motorbike Licence Guide When it comes to getting a motorcycle licence there are so many routes and options that one quickly gets confused. This section focuses specifically on how to get a motorcycle licence and guides you through the process.
Buying a motorbike
This section outlines the best motorcycle information on buying a bike, and it also comes with a complete buying guide. The guide looks at the basic types of bikes on the market, has general tips, looks at how to examine a bike and the necessary paperwork. You will also find information on buying a used motorcycle, or buying from auctions and classified adverts.
- Buying Guide Walk into the dealer or get online and look like a pro - this guide has it all! Learn about the different types of bikes and engines, read top buying guide tips, learn how to examine your new motorcycle to ensure that you don't get ripped off and find out how to handle the paperwork!
- Auctions Find your dream bike at a bargain price on my e-bay shop - and of course read the e-bay buying tips that go with it! I have also included a section on police motorcycle auctions - a great way to find top bikes at unbeatable prices -really!
- Classifieds start searching for your bike right now by using my links to motorcycle classifieds online and in your local papers.
- Buy Used Bikes If you're hunting for a bargain then go no further than my tips on buying a second hand bike! The Auctions and classifieds sections compliment this well too.
Motorbike Insurance
You are legally required to have insurance so there is no
escaping it. I have done my best to equip even the most naïve rider with all of the information they will need to find the right cover at the right
price. You will also find links to recommended insurers. This is by far the best motorcycle information on insurance so that you can walk away
confident that you have found the best deal!
- Motorbike Insurance Law Find out everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance law. Information is power – it is all there in a user-friendly format.
- Insurance Online Quote Discover everything that affects the cost of your online insurance quote. This information will empower you to know when you are being given a fair insurance quote and when you are being ripped off. I have also suggested some questions for you to ask your insurer. Click through to the best motorcycle insurance online quotes.
- Motorbike Insurance Tips There are over thirty unique motorbike insurance tips to save you money.
- Cheap Insurance There are ways to help you get cheap motorbike insurance and they have ALL been listed here in best motorcycle information. Find links to specialists in cheap motorcycle insurance.
- Insurance for Young Riders Unfortunately cheaper motorcycle insurance comes to those who wait. However read about how you can find the best insurance for young riders. Access links to find the best motorcycle insurance for young riders.
- Accident Claims Discover everything you need to know about making an accident claim, how to react in the event of an accident and even the basics of your contractual relationship with your solicitor are explained. Find links to reputable solicitors.
Motorbike Financing
This best motorcycle information guide is filled with tips and advice and all the information that
you will need to navigate yourself confidently around financing. I have also recommended the most competitive lenders.
- Financing Tips Here you will find over twenty unique motorcycle financing tips to save you money - the best motorcycle information on financing your bike on the net! I have also provided tips on the process of acquiring finance, as well as a complete list of questions you should be asking your lender.
- Online Financing Read about why you should consider financing your motorcycle online. Find reputable lenders that I have reviewed.
- Bad Credit Financing I have included very specific tips as to why how you can overcome your bad credit history and also tips on how you can better negotiate your interest rate. You will also find links to lenders that specialise in bad credit motorcycle loans.
- Loan Comparisons If you feel confident that you know what you are doing and are ready to buy, then this section is where you're going to do it! There are two comparison tables on secured loans, unsecured loans and bad credit motorcycle financing.
Riding Gear
You will find all the essential information you need to get yourself kitted
out in no time. I have also included tips that will empower you in your purchase decisions as well as recommended suppliers to get your riding
gear from.
- Helmets The best motorcycle information on helmets you will find. Tips on how to fit your helmet, how to care for it, buying guides, and a size conversion chart
- Boots Like helmets however, the right type and size motorcycle boots are crucial to offering effective support and protection so shop well, read my tips and be informed!
- Gloves The same goes for gloves – don’t cut corners here, whether on dirt, track or road. Depending on your budget, owning gloves designed for both the summer and the winter will make all the difference – especially in the UK! More about this on my best motorcycle information gloves page.
- Leathers Although leather and riding go hand in hand, this phenomenon was born for good reason. Since the dawn of riding, it has always been clear that the rider needs protection from the track and the elements. Tips, size charts and more in best motorcycle information...
- Textiles Read my tips to ensure that if you decided to go down this route, you find motorcycle textiles that both look good but more importantly, have the right protective elements!
- Textiles vs Leathers It can be hard to choose between textile and leather gear as both have pros and cons. I examine the issue here and suggest a way to help you pick which gear best suits your preferences.
- Jackets This is a rider’s second skin and an iconic piece of motorcycle riding gear for the biking community! Considering that your jacket protects most of your vital organs, this section is not to be missed!
- Safety Gear I would recommend reading this section even if you are not planning on buying safety gear as it will increase your awareness of the available protective elements when buying other motorcycle riding gear.
- Saddlebags If you are into touring or plan to be this is something you can not avoid buying, but even if you are just commuting to work. Finding saddlebags that fit properly can make all the difference to your ride!
Motorbike Security
Having just any old security is not good enough. If you are going to bother to secure
your bike it all - do it properly. Best Motorcycle Information provides all the tips and advice you need on ensuring your precious
machine never gets stolen
Parking
Don't make the traffic warden's day! Brush up on your parking regulations
and get to grips with the parking ticket appeal process. I also point out resources to locate parking bays and cover airport parking
for motorcyclists in the UK.
- Motorbike Parking Maps Use the most comprehensive online parking map to find motorcycle parking, dealers, and even public toilets! Also buy the latest edition of the London Bike Guide showing motorcycle parking in zones 1 and 2. Additional resources are also provided to make parking in the UK a pleasure!
- Motorcycle Parking Regulations Beat parking tickets by knowing where you can and where you cannot park. All motorcycle parking regulations that affect bikers are discussed. Tips are also given to avoid tickets.
- The Appeal Process Best motorcycle information provides the most user friendly guide to the appeal process. I've also included loads of relevant tips to help you along. I have also suggested services that handle your appeal for you.
- Grounds for Appeal Find out when you have a right to appeal - you'd be surprised, and the traffic wardens count on you not knowing your stuff! Don't let them get you. Again, it's a simple and easy to read, and I've inculded more tips to help you along.
- Motorcycle Airport Parking Find an update table showing exactly where you can park and links for every single airport in the country.
Biker Dating
Everybody's doing it! If you're single or even just looking for riding mates then its about
time you stopped being so square and got into biker dating! With over 6 million people in the UK alone doing it - your chance of finding what you are
looking for are growing every day!
- Compare Biker Dating Sites Compare international and UK Biekr dating sites to ensure that you sign on to the dating service that is right for you
MotorBike Touring Guide
Motorcycle Touring can be one of the most exciting things you ever do
on your bike. The touring guide in Best Motorcycle Information provides everything you need to know about making your trip an unforgetable
experience.
- International Touring - Where to Travel? Find explanations in detail, all the documents you will need to take with you if you are going abroad. It also gives you the low down of the various continents - with special attention to Europe - that you may choose to tour in.
- How to Travel? This section of the motorcycle touring guide has a comprehensive list of tour operators across the globe that you can use to find what you're looking for.Of course you also need to think about which type of bike you'll be riding, and I also cover this briefly here in the motorcycle touring guide.
- Preparing for Your Tour This is one of the best guides Best Motorcycle Information has to offer.You will find comprehensive listings of flights, travel agents, accommodation and ferries to book from. You will also be taken through the pre-trip preparation that you need to go through, and the pre-trip preparation that your bike needs to go through.
- Packing for Your Trip Learn the pros and cons of hard and soft luggage, find the most comprehensive packing list on the web and learn how to pack your bike.
- The Actual Trip
The Pillion
Riding on the open road can be an unforgettable experience to share!
Read more about how to make this a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for both the rider and the pillion (passenger).
- Guide to the Pillion Ride Check out my guide for tips and instructions for both the pillion and the rider. The best motorcycle information regarding the pillion on the net for sure...
- Pillion Gear Ride safely and read more about this in my section on pillion gear.
- Pillion Communications If you are going to become a regular motorcycle pillion I would recommend buying helmets for you and your partner that have an intercom system. If not I have suggested some hand signals to get you started.
Directory
Everything motorcycling! See my directory for links to many useful sites, from
insurance to dating, I'm always looking for good sites to add.
Books, DVD's & More
Browse a huge selection of biking books and DVD's. Whether you're touring the Alps,
catching up on the 2006 MotoGP season or looking for a quick gift for a lurking birthday, there's sure to be the perfect goody for sale here.
