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  1. Helmet Number Plates are to be introduced...

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    Helmet number plateUK motorcyclists will need to display a front number plate, under new laws passed by the British Government.

    Motorcyclists will need to apply to the DVLA by 31st April 2015 and purchase an envelope-sized sticker (at a cost of £29.99) – which they will need to attach to the front of their helmets.

    The UK’s top traffic cop, Ian Dumbass, said "Bikers have been getting away with speeding offences for far too long", claiming that 69% of bikers caught speeding by traffic control and speed cameras escaped a fine because of the lack of front number plates.

    Will you buy a sticker or run the risk of a £1,000 fine?

     

     

    Update after noon on 1st April...

     

    A few caught off guard (and a lot not)...  We try and make it very obvious it is a joke with PMS, Dumbass, 31st April and posted on 1st April...  Have a great April everyone.

  2. ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS PUTS TWO-WHEELED CLASSICS UNDER THE HAMMER IN SPRING SALE

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    Following its two increasingly successful sales in 2014, Anglia Car Auctions is holding three motorcycle sales in 2015, the first being on Saturday 7th March. The auction begins at 12noon, with memorabilia going under the hammer first, followed immediately afterwards by the motorcycles themselves.

    The spring sale, on 7th March, has already seen some superb entries and ACA are looking for even more - all makes, models, ages, conditions, colours and creeds will be considered, plus of course those spares and memorabilia items you want to clear out.

    Entries already include a superb 1930 500cc Sunbeam Model 9 Sports (estimate -£11,500/£12,500), an original ex RAF 1952 Triumph TRW side valve twin, complete with canvas saddle bags et al (est - £3800/£4400), and an immaculate 1976 50cc Yamaha FS1E (est - £3250/£3750).

    There’s also a cult 1976 Honda 400/4 (est - £2200/£2500), and a very smart 1957 Velocette Venom (est - £7000/£8000). Staying with Velocette, there’s an equally smart 1936 250cc MOV (est - £5500/£6000), a fantastic looking 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide (est - £10,000/£12,000) and a rare, road going Cheney framed Triumph (est - £3000/4000).

    Based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, not only does this family owned concern have highly competitive commission rates, but they also offer a thoroughly professional and comprehensive service to both buyer and seller.

    Well know and respected in the classic (and modern) car world, ACA saw a desperate need for classic motorcycle enthusiasts to be able to buy or sell their machines without being crippled by the further expense of high commissions. So they set a very reasonable 5% seller’s premium and 7.5% buyer’s - which undercut most of the established classic auction houses quite considerably, though unfortunately there’s nothing can be done about the dreaded vat!

    What’s more, having put a tentative but successful toe in the water early last year, ACA followed it up with a second classic motorcycle auction in the Autumn, which proved to be even more popular, with a combination of excellent prices and plenty of bargains.

    For a regularly updated entry list, with photographs, check out the website at www.angliacarauctions.co.uk. Motorcycle entry fee is £25 including vat with seller’s commission is 5%, buyer’s commission at 7.5%, with a minimum £50 plus vat on both.

    Gates open at 9am. Admission is £5 by catalogue with free entry for motorcyclists and secure parking. To enter a motorcycle or automobilia into this sale, please call Guy Snelling 01553 771881 or 07701084692 or email at [email protected].

  3. A Manchester production company are looking to hire a classic motorcycle

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    ...preferably a Harley Davidson, for a fashion TV commercial set, to be shot on the 16th February, in and around Manchester.

    They require the motorcycle to be brought to the location (to be confirmed), for approximately 4 hours from 9 am. There will be a fee of over £100, plus petrol costs to and from the location.

     

    If anyone is interested in this opportunity send photos of your Motorcycle and where you are based to Natasha @  (email now removed)

    Update @ 15.13, 10th Feb - The producers have now found what they are looking for - many thanks for getting in touch!

  4. New product on the market exclusive to Digital Speedos in the UK

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    SMART PHONE AND TABLET REMOTE CONTROL FOR MOTORCYCLES

    SMART PHONE AND TABLET REMOTE CONTROL FOR MOTORCYCLESThis amazing new product from Daytona is exclusively available through www.digital-speedos.co.uk enabling the rider to remotely (via Bluetooth) control iphones, ipads (ios 6.7.8.upwards) including models of smartphones and tablets (android Ver 4 upwards) .

    FEATURES

    Connects to Smartphone or Tablet computer

    Remotely control iphones, ipads (ios 6.7.8.upwards) smartphones and tablets (android Ver 4 upwards)  that installs “Bluetooth” wirelessly and enables the user to control it remotely, no additional wiring is needed.

    Remote answering of calls,

    Receive calls without removing your hands from the handlebars, have your text read out to you (must have voice over application installed) and control lap timers and map software (functionality of some phones vary).

    Bluetooth

    Corresponds to Bluetooth HID profile

    Fitting Options

    The unit can be directly mounted onto 22.2mm and 25.4mm handlebars or directly onto a 38mm handlebar grip.

    Battery Life

    The standalone unit has a battery life of approximately 40 hours from the user replaceable SR44 batteries (available almost everywhere).

    Waterproof Design

    Compact waterproof design (1pX6)

    RETAIL PRICE £59.95 inc. VAT

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    CONTACT

    If you would like to find out more about this product, please contact 01564 775522, email, Facebook  or visit our stand at one of the various shows across the UK to see a fully working demo. Dealer enquiries are welcomed. High Resolution images are available upon request.

    Jon Pullara

    Vmaxbitz.com Ltd 2015

  5. TRL – stress management study

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    TRL are looking for participants who feel their riding has been affected by stress in the last six months, and who are able to travel to TRL (Crowthorne House, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3GA) on more than one occasion. They are particularly looking for motorcyclists who ride all year around.

    Here is some general information about the study:

    TRL – stress management study

    Stress is a common occurrence among many people, and may stem from one or various areas of life. However, research shows that stress of different sources can have a detrimental effect on road safety and can result in increased risk to motorists.

    TRL is currently recruiting for a study relating to stress while on the road. They are looking for motorcyclists/ moped riders who have been experiencing high levels of stress in the previous six months. In particular, we are interested in people who feel their riding style has been affected by feelings of stress and stress-related anxiety or worry.

    Participants who are selected to take part in the research will be required to travel to TRL and will be paid a small standard amount to go toward time and expenses involved in participating in the research.

    If you are interested in taking part in this research, please click on the following link to complete a short screening questionnaire containing some questions about you and your riding experience. Please note that completion of the following questionnaire does not guarantee you will be selected to take part in the research.

    www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/128773LLFIC

    The are looking for participants to start on/ around 18th January

    TRL

    The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an independent private company wholly owned by the Transport Research Foundation (TRF), an independent non-profit-distributing foundation, limited by guarantee and with no shareholders. It provides impartial research, consultancy, and testing for all aspects of transport to the public and private sectors in over 145 countries.

    TRL strongly believes in evidence-based research and practice, particularly relating to increasing all aspects of driver and rider safety. TRL also helps governmental and private organisations to better understand risk and to create solutions that are proven to help motorists stay safe while on the road. For more information about TRL, please visit the company’s website at www.trl.co.uk