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Motorcycle Action Group 25th September - Hands off Biking
On the 25th September you can make your voice heard by joining MAG’s campaign to stop the EU Passing laws which effect UK riders, starting from service areas across the country, riders will be meeting at 1pm, driving at 45mph, using the inside lanes and disperse 20 minutes later.
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), is a volunteer led riders’ rights organisation with a local and regional branch structure, that has been building in strength and diversity since it began in 1973.
More information on the campaign and how you can join it can be found at http://www.mag-uk.org/en/campaignsdetail/a6883 together with a map showing your local start point to join in with the demonstration.
GhostBikes.com will be attending the Thundersprint bike show in Northwich town centre on Sunday 8th May 2011. It’s going to be a blast with..
Guaranteed bargains
Guaranteed brands
Guaranteed service
Guaranteed sunshine…cough…sorry got carried away 
This is one of the biggest motorcycling events of the year, its a 2 day event and more information can be found The Official Thundersprint site. Remember to pick up the programme as we have some special offers added just for the show day!
See you all there!
The latest offering from Shoei Helmets is now available to pre-order at GhostBikes. Due to be released in early September the Shoei Qwest Motorcycle Helmet is aiming to be the best possible touring helmet. The Shoei development department was briefed to find the best balance between a comfortable, lightweight and effective noise-cancelling helmet that would be a pleasure to wear…
The video below highlights the key features of the new Shoei Qwest Helmets
GhostBikes will be stocking the following Shoei Qwest Motorcycle Helmets…
Shoei Qwest Airfoil Motorcycle Helmet
Shoei Qwest Motorcycle Helmet which is available in 4 colours
Shoei Qwest Paragon Motorcycle Helmet which is available in three styles
These are all ready to pre-order now, there is no deposit needed and you will be called to take payment when they are ready for dispatch (Early September) by pre-ordering you will be ensuring that you are one of the first to have these fantastic new Shoei helmets which are set to become a best seller without handing over your cash a month in advance!
The Qwest will replace the discontinued Shoei Raid, a sturdy performer, although it is updated with five shell sizes and a new visor system – the QRSA. (Quick. Release. Self. Adjusting). The quick release is straightforward enough, but the self-adjusting part is new for Shoei and rather clever. The visor is gently spring-loaded and ensures a snug fit against the seal of the helmet.
In addition, the peripheral vision has been extended and the Pinlock system is longer and no longer interferes in any part of the forward vision. We’ve just taken delivery of one and been given chapter and verse on its benefits, so we’ll report back. All we can say for now is that it’s light – 1,371g – the visor is easy to remove and finish is well up to Shoei’s standards.
Another council appears to shun the speed camera system. Speed cameras are a common enough sight throughout the UK road network and as a nation I suspect we are all accustomed to their presence in built up areas and rural alike. In the last handful of years with the continuing development and introduction of the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology, and the new generation of fixed speed cameras it was beginning to feel that I spent as much time looking to the side of the road for cameras as I was on the road itself.
Everyone has their share of near miss experiences whether driving or riding on the roads, for me personally more than enough of them have been due to traffic ahead slamming on their brakes as they noticed a speed camera that appeared out of the gloom in front of them.
Whether it is the traffic in front doing the braking or me I have to question the validity of continually checking the clocks and the side of the road rather than focusing on the road ahead and riding at a suitable speed for the conditions.
Swindon Local Authority stated last year that they are terminating their support for speed cameras, that they are ineffective in curbing road accidents and that only 6% of accidents were attributed to excess speed. In the months following the switch off accident rates had “Remained the same.” according to Swindon Council.
Oxford Council has now warned that due to budget cuts from central government they may withdraw support for their speed cameras as well.
Hearing this news I was at first elated. Then I stopped and thought about it, there are lots of places where I believe speed cameras are entirely appropriate, outside and around schools for example, long stretches of road through residential areas etc.
Presumably the police will have to pick up the pieces in speed enforcement with laser guns and other mobile speed detection equipment. I cannot confirm or deny riding at the speed limit at all times, but equally since I have never been given a fixed penalty notice or “flashed” by any camera, even in today’s speed camera rich roads. Pondering this is a mass cull of the cameras what we actually need?
HBW
Currently the market leader in Kevlar Jeans, the original company still holds its place as the best. Draggin Jeans have just released the first CE Approved Kevlar Motorcycle Jeans. The Draggin C-Evo jeans are the only jeans to pass the abrasion, burst and tear tests. These unique and remarkarble results are rewarded with a CE approval. This high standard is one of the many reasons why Draggin Jeans are still and always have been at the top of their game.
The C-Evo jeans are available from June 2010.
Top motorcycle clothing retailer Ghostbikes is slashing prices for its biggest ever January Sale.
Some motorbike and motocross helmets are down to less than £20, and several motorbike road boots are now less than £30.
National UK motorcycle competitor Reece Rothwell has tried and tested Ghostbikes products and found three particular deals to impress motorcycle enthusiasts this Spring.
He said: “There are some good deals to be snapped up. Ghostbikes’ Ramps are reliable – I have one to load my bike into the van for travelling to competitions and it’s always been strong and very easy to use.
Now less than £40: the Ghostbikes loading ramp is a reliable piece of kit
“I also like their Lionheart Helmet, because the design is unusual – you can only buy it from them so you know not everyone on the track will be wearing it.
The Lionheart was popular throughout 2009 and now it's on sale, so be quick!
He had his own tip for buyers in the sales this year.
He added: “If I was going to buy a new pair of motorcycle boots in January I think I would go for Swift Torsion Xs – because it’s very rare to find a pair of good racers for under £60. Get the red ones.”
Swift Torsion X: they're mean looking boots and they're perfect for road riding.
Gloves, locks and other motorcycle accessories have also been reduced – often to less than half of their recommended retail price.
To view these deals and check out anything else from the Ghostbikes range visit www.ghostbikes.com
Motorcycle technology is changing fast – and so is the technology that goes into creating safe, comfortable helmets that look stunning and help riders go faster. Here are some of the greatest and latest features in motorbike crash helmets.
It’s amazing how far motorbike technology has come. From the first simple helmet design invented by Gottlieb Daimler in 1885 to aerodynamic, Bluetooth, flip front, stylised designs – it’s come a long way in 150 years.
Until the 1973 there was no law regarding wearing protective head gear on a motorcycle. Since this law first appeared, helmet designers have gone to the extremes in order to ensure their products offer the maximum protection. And riders have come to expect their head gear to look as sleek as they are safe.
- Scientific analysis has shown that if all riders wore the safest helmets available up to 50 lives could be saved each year. So since 2007 the British Safety Helmet and Ratings Programme (known as SHARP) has been working to help customers pick gear that has been tested to breaking point. Finely engineered designs such as the Caberg V2R Zonda Motorcycle Helmet achieved their rare five star rating – meaning after substantial tension, impact and velocity testing the helmet proved it could adequately protect riders in the event of a crash.
Caberg Zonda: one of the few helmets under £120 with a five star SHARP rating
- The latest hi-tech biker gear features the inclusion of a Bluetooth system which allows modern motorcycle riders to enjoy listening to their mp3s and talk over the phone via speakers and earphones. The Arashi 888 Flip Front Helmet allows you to connect wirelessly to your mobile, allowing you full freedom of movement and an ability to contact the world from the inside your gear.
Hi tech helmet: the Arashi 888 Bluetooth Flip Front is one of this winter's most popular helmets
- Helmet designs and finishes have become increasingly complex and personalised as helmets have evolved. Initially your kit was merely picked for its practical qualities but today riders often see their helmet as an extension of their style – even their rider identity. One great example of modern motorbike design is the HJC FG-15 Prism, which has been developed in a wind tunnel for optimum safety and speed but also has a sleek hologram design, so its face shimmers in multiple colours.
HJC Prism: sleek, shiny and aerodynamic
- HJC are one of several big-name brands that design a completely different helmet style for off-road Motocross riders. This new genre has a peaked top, setting it apart from the traditional round on-road designs. It also has a partially open face and is usually worn with off-road goggles to protect the eyes when the mud starts to fly. The HJC AC-MX Killer Motocross Helmet has a stunning complex montage design that pulls together multiple designs and incorporates them all on one shell.
Killer style: the HJC AC-MX Killer Motocross Helmet flaunts one of this year's most complex designs
- Some of the latest technological features are made to impress even the most worldly wise gadget-hunter. For example, the Airoh TR2 Full and Open Motorcycle Helmet allows the rider to wear it as traditional helmet that covers their entire face, keeping the wind and rain off and ensuring maximum protection. Or the front of the TR2 can be attached to the back of the helmet – allowing the biker to experience the open road feeling that comes with an open face helmet.
Two helmets in one: the Airoh TR2 converts from Full Face to Open Face in seconds
New technology is being developed and incorporated all the time. Who knows what professional motorbikers will be wearing in 2050.
Ghostbikes is one of Europe’s biggest sellers of motorcycle boots, helmets, jackets, gloves and biking accessories. They have a special selection of Christmas motorcycle gifts available for professional and enthusiastic motorcyclists looking for top quality brands and exclusive biker gear.
You can visit their site at www.ghostbikes.com.
The Preston-based motorcycle clothing and accessory retail team promise to have any of their products, including their new Caberg, Arashi, HJC and Airoh helmets, delivered in time for Christmas for any customer who makes their order before 22 December.
Find gift inspiration – from stocking fillers to extravagant buys at Ghostbikes Christmas gift pages.
