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Riding a motorbike is a thrilling experience, but it is also vital that you know how to ride safely as you are a vulnerable road user and motorcycle accidents can be incredibly dangerous. This post will look at a few of the best ways to stay safe while on the roads.
Wear a Helmet & Protective Clothing 
Obviously, wearing a helmet is one of the most important steps to take. Not only is wearing a helmet a legal requirement in this country, but you will also find that it provides essential protection for your head if you were to come off the bike. In addition to a helmet, you should also wear other protective clothing such as leathers, goggles and motorcycle boots.
Keep Your Bike in Good Condition
You also want to make sure that your bike is in good condition and roadworthy, which will require carrying out regular maintenance. This will include tasks such as topping up the tyre pressure, checking the lights, cleaning the mirrors and lubricating the chain. In addition to making sure that your bike is safe to ride, this should also prolong the life of the vehicle too.
As a motorbike rider, you need to make your presence felt on the roads. Motorcyclists often get into accidents and are knocked off their bikes when they are not visible to other road users, so you need to make your presence felt on the road and make sure that you are always visible. If you are involved in an accident that was not your fault, you could look to make a personal injury claim to receive compensation for the damages.
Check the Weather Conditions
A good habit to get into before setting off on a motorbike is to check the weather forecast. The weather in the UK is unpredictable throughout the year, so it is always worth checking before you set off. Driving in rain and snow can be dangerous for a motorcyclist and you should avoid travelling in these conditions if possible.
When riding a motorcycle, you must be completely focused at all times and this is all part of the thrill. This means that you need to avoid distractions as even taking your eyes off the road for less than a second could lead to a serious accident. This is why you should put your phone away and never wear headphones while riding.
Get Training
You will also find it worthwhile getting training so that you can learn how to drive safely and defensively. You can always improve as a motorcyclist and a training course could make a big difference to your abilities (and even bring your insurance down!).
Safety is paramount when it comes to riding a motorbike and these tips should help you to stay safe on the roads.
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As much as you love riding your motorbike, there might come a time when, for whatever reason, you can’t. Be it the weather, an injury, illness, a family occasion, or anything else, it can become rather boring very quickly if you were hoping to use your bike and then realize you can’t. So what can you do instead? Having a backup plan for when you can’t ride makes sense; it means you’ll never be bored, and you’ll always be able to keep yourself occupied when required. So here are some ideas of things you can do.
Learn How To Maintain Your Motorbike
Owning a bike means more than just knowing how to ride it, or at least, it should. If you own a powerful machine like a motorbike, it’s wise to know how to maintain it. Any small problem can mean you’re not able to ride it when you would like to (perhaps adding to your initial problem of having to find something else to do), and you’ll have to pay a mechanic to fix the issue, which can be even more problematic.
If you spend your non-riding time learning how to maintain your motorbike, you can make minor repairs yourself and get back on the road much sooner, saving yourself money in the process. Of course, sometimes an expert is needed, so bear that in mind, but for small things that should be an easy fix once you know how to do it, DIY is best and will give you a great sense of satisfaction.
Reorganize Your Garage
If you’ve been telling yourself – and others – that you’ll reorganize your garage soon, why not do it when you can’t ride? It might feel like a big job, but the truth is, once you get started, and you work methodically, you can get it cleared and tidy in no time. Of course, the first task is to throw out anything you no longer need. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have more space to play with, and you can start categorizing the items that are left, arranging them however you want them. Often it can be useful to invest in storage boxes or large tool chests with drawers to help keep things safe, and don’t forget the walls – shelving is always useful.
Play Online Games
Can’t ride? Then search online for some games to play. Playing online games will take your mind off not being about to get outside, and they are also a great way to relax if you’re feeling stressed or unwell for any reason. There are thousands of games to choose from, including motorcycle simulators. There are also adventure games, casino games such as sports games, and puzzles. No matter what you enjoy, there will be a game or genre of the game available to try.
What’s great about online games is that you can still play even when you can go out and about on your bike again. Of course, not while riding, that would not be safe, but when you need a break from the road, the games on your phone can be ideal entertainment.
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Indian Motorcycle UK has bolstered its presence in the north of England, with the opening of a new dedicated dealer, Indian Motorcycle Sheffield; bringing America’s first motorcycle brand to Yorkshire, with full sales and after sales facilities.
With the official launch event taking place at the weekend (July 16), Indian Motorcycle Sheffield welcomed over 300 guests and customers to the launch event, where visitors were able to see the new facility as well as the Indian Motorcycle range alongside the brand’s vast clothing and accessory line-up.
Indian Motorcycle UK’s, Andy Simpson, commented, “This is an exciting time for Indian Motorcycle in the UK. Our range of models is expanding, we have a growing customer base and we’re able to bring experienced and respected partners into our dealer network to support key areas such as South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
“Operated by the hugely experienced SMC Bikes team, Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is not only great news for those keen to join the Indian Motorcycle family, but an important boost for existing owners, as we strive to make their ownership experience both simpler and better. With Frank Hayes and the SMC team representing Indian Motorcycle, we are extremely confident that we have the very best representation in this important area.”
Having been in the industry for over 20 years, SMC bikes bring exceptional experience to the Indian Motorcycle dealer network. Managing Director, Frank Hayes commented, “Motorcycles have been my passion from a very early age, and since setting up in business I have had the privilege to work in an industry I love. Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is a very exciting new chapter for us and one that’s been a dream of mine for a long time now. We look forward to welcoming new and existing fans of the brand, while making friends for many years to come.”
Indian Motorcycle Sheffield can be found at SMC Bikes, Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield, S41 9EH
www.indianmotorcycle-sheffield.co.uk
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Forlifts are no doubt, an important part of the construction industry and buying the right type is extremely important as it directly affects the efficiency and productivity of your company. There are many different things that you must consider when buying a forklift and it is important that you do wide research on all types of forklifts to get familiar with them. Beginning from what is the perfect height that you should be using, you have to make sure that this equipment is just perfectly suitable for your company to carry out all the major operations.
Let it be clear that if you are buying a new forklift, it would obviously come along with an expensive price tag and therefore it's your significant investment, so be sure that you consider all the factors before buying it. Another important thing to discuss here is that it is common to see people buying new forklifts without any research, as a result of which they sell them very quickly later. Even if you have not used it, the equipment will be labelled as used and therefore, the price will be significantly reduced!
So why not buy the right one in the first place?
Consider the following factors before buying a forklift.
The Environment 
Your business will directly affect the type of forklift that you will be using this is mainly because of the fact that you have to pick the tires and also the fuel type accordingly. You must take your working environment into consideration as well and especially focus on the surface that is present inside the working environment so that you pick the tires accordingly. Let it be clear that there are different categories of forklifts for smooth and rough surfaces. You must also consider whether you are aiming to work with the forklift indoors and outdoor and how many hours a day are you intending to use it. You must ask all of these questions to yourself as their answers will eventually gather to make you choose the right forklift. If you are someone who wants to know more about how forklifts work, you can a forklift manual from the Caterpillar service manuals.
The Height
You have to check the height requirements of your work zone. If you are making up your mind to buy one, you must check what is the typical lift height in your area? It is also important to measure the highest possible point to which you are expecting your forklift to reach. Another important aspect is to check the height restriction, are there any low hanging lights that might be a problem for you? Most people also want their forklifts to reach underneath a height structure which is fixed and for that, one should consider the collapsed height of mast.
Consider Load Size
Your lift requirements are most important to consider and in the end, everything will come down to them. You can’t buy a forklift if you don’t know what is the minimum to the maximum amount of weight that you want it to be working with on daily basis. It is totally useless to get a forklift that doesn’t even come in the category of your requirements. There are a few things that you should be looking at to check if the forklift you are considering is the right one.
â— A rough estimate of the highest possible weight that you work with.
â— The overall width of your various loads
â— The average load weight
What people do not know is, that there are many different attachments available online that you can purchase for your forklifts. What these attachments do is, aid you in lifting more weight. Attachments such as paper roll clamps and carton clams are easily available online at the most affordable rates.
Type of Fuel
Mainly there are the basic three types of fuel options for all the forklifts from around the world. These options are electric, gas and diesel. Talking about electric forklifts, they are pretty costly but the best part about them is that they consume a much lesser amount of fuel as compared to the other two options. Another best thing about them is that they are environment friendly as they do not at all produce any types of emissions that could potentially harm the environment, and that is the reason why people love to work with them indoors. Talking about gas and diesel forklifts, although they consume a much larger amount of fuel as compared with electrical ones and they do produce emissions as well, these forklifts have a much greater capacity for lifting high loads, and the best part of using them is that they can move much faster which means you can your work much quicker. Diesel and gas forklifts are mostly used outdoors.
Choosing the Right Company
Once you have decided to get a forklift, it is extremely important for you to choose the right company, mainly because of the fact that your forklift is basically your investment and you can’t be just buying it from a random unknown company. You must do thorough research online, take recommendations from friends and family, and read online reviews on different websites to decide which company is better and sells the best construction equipment.
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Milton Keynes, UK/12 July 2022: Triumph has announced the completion of its TE-1 electric motorcycle development project, powered by Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter (SIMI) technology from Helix.
During rolling road and track trials, the TE-1’s electric powertrain delivered 130kW (177PS/175bhp) peak power, for a 0-60mph time of 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 6.2 seconds. It also achieved a 100-mile range, based on live testing and official projections.
The high power density that characterises Helix electric powertrains contributed to making the TE-1 prototype as much as 25% lighter than comparable electric motorcycles and achieving its outstanding power-to-weight ratio.
Integral Powertrain Limited’s e-Drive division developed the Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter (SIMI) in close cooperation with Triumph from 2018. On 4 July 2022, the company relaunched its electric powertrain engineering and manufacturing capability under the Helix brand. Helix offers unique Scalable Core Technology across three Product Levels, while advanced product development, epitomised by the Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter, is delivered by its X-Division.
Andrew Cross, Helix Chief Technology Manager, said: “We’re delighted to see the final TE-1 motorcycle testing phase completed and further validation of the performance and efficiency of our Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter.
“In its TE-1 application, the motor achieved peak and continuous power densities of 13kW/kg and 9kW/kg respectively; 60% higher than Advanced Propulsion Centre technology roadmap targets for 2025. All this was achieved using materials and processes compatible with volume automotive production and using a motor scalability concept that provided a springboard to our Scalable Core Technology, providing similar performance levels at much greater manufacturing scale than previously possible.
“We’re really proud to have been a key part of this exciting project, which is a landmark for electric motorcycles and British industry.”
About Helix
Helix engineers and manufacturers the world’s most power-dense motors and complementary inverters for demanding automotive, racing, aerospace, marine and industrial applications. Its unique Scalable Core Technology and Flexible Manufacturing Facility (FMF), ensure straightforward access to the most powerful, compact, efficient electric powertrains on the market. Helix Scalable Core Technology is delivered through three strategic Product Levels, while the cycle of electric innovation begun by its founders almost 20 years ago continues with X-Division, an advanced technology development group.
Formerly Integral e-Drive, the launch of a new corporate brand in 2022, Helix, including a new website and logo, aligns with the strategic transformation from consultant to full-service supplier of premium electric powertrains and marks another major milestone in the evolution of the organisation. Helix is investing and gearing up as a technology-driven global company, targeting new markets and sectors.
For more information visit ehelix.com
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