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Biker Tips

Sun Layers – Knox Dry Inside!

May 18, 2018

Hey, everyone! The sun is out a lot more and the rides out are getting a bit warm now. I don’t know about you but I’m a guy who doesn’t really like to skimp on the layers while I’m out riding and that can make overheating a slight problem.

I could always twist the throttle and go a bit faster to use nature’s given temperature regulator- the wind. Or I can layer up a little smarter and slip into something that’ll regulate my temperature for me with me having to run the risk of flying by a speed trap while trying to cool off. The Knox Dry Inside motorcycle underlayers are perfect for the summer weather.

The Knox Dry Inside selection has a good selection of different motorcycle underlayers for both the lads and ladies. From long sleeved turtleneck tops to t-shirts, trousers trousers and shorts, there’s always options for your warm weather requirements.

Each of the Knox Dry Inside garments has a person’s name for some reason, like Jesse or Jack but no matter their name- all of the garments are made with warm weather in mind. They’re made to be breathable, moisture wicking to keep you dry [where their Dry Inside name comes from] and even anti-odour. So they’re made for warmer, stickier rides. In fact, they’re designed to not stick to you. So no uncomfortable rides or having to literally peel them off later.

From £29.99 to £54.99, [prices accurate on 21/05/18] depending on which garment you’re after, they’re definitely worth the investment to keep you comfy while you ride through the warmer seasons. Be it for commuting, touring, track days or otherwise longer periods of time in your bike gear- they make a world of difference.

Thanks for reading everyone! Until next time!

-Matt W at GhostBikes
Visit GhostBikes.com for all your Motorcycle Gear and the biggest selection of Motocross Gear in the North West

Chocks, Stands, Ramps and Tools!

April 21, 2018

Hey, everyone! If your bike has been sat in the garage for most of the winter you’re probably thinking about doing some much needed work on it. Or maybe you’re just giving it a bit of routine TLC and want a few things to make the job easier. We’ve got some stuff for that!

A Motorcycle Ramp
Maybe you don’t really want to do all the work yourself and you’d rather have the bike transported to a mechanic. Totally reasonable, I know if I had the cash that’s exactly what I’d do, some days you just want to chill out and pay someone else to take care of it. Well you’re going to need a way to transport your bike! And while we unfortunately don’t sell or hire vans, we do sell the ramp to get your bike into one.

The Black Pro Range Steel folding Motorcycle Ramp. It’s maximum weight tolerance is 225kg, making it suitable for many bikes, especially the lighter MotoX Bikes and Sports Bikes such as the 161kg Suzuki GSXR600 modelling it in the photo. But you may want to check your bike’s specs before you go getting one for a big 300+kg touring bike. At £39.99 it’s a great addition to your tool kit for your bike transporting needs.

Motorcycle Chocks and Stands
Bikes are much easier to work on if it’s up in a proper Motorcycle stand. Whether you’re taking wheels off to work on them or just want the back wheel to roll freely so you can properly clean or wax the chain, they’re a great help.

Bits and Tools
While we aren’t packing any hammers or spanners or power drills we do have a few other more bike specific tools in our shop. Tools such as air gauges, tire gauges, tire levers, small under seat tool kits, chain breakers and much more. Perhaps your troubles are electrical and you want new indicators, plate lights, an oximiser or new ring leads to make charging up easier.

There’s far too much for me to go into everything, but if there’s something you need- it’s always worth looking online, phoning up or asking in store. I’m sure we’ll have the stuff to suit your motorcycle maintenance needs.

Thanks for reading, everyone! Until next time!

-Matt W at GhostBikes
Visit GhostBikes.com for all your Motorcycle Gear and the biggest selection of Motocross Gear in the North West

Spring Bike Security!

April 18, 2018

Hey, everyone! Spring is upon us and many of us are either getting the bikes out or looking to buy a new one. It sucks but bike theft is ever on the rise and they too know that there’s going to me more bikes out there for the taking. So, I hope you’re all properly securing your pride and joy, every other post I see on my Facebook feed is a post for help finding a stolen bike and making them. So I thought I’d make yet another blog entry about some security options we have here at Ghostbikes. Motorcycle locks and chains and such.

I’ve told this story before- but I’ll tell it again;
When I was little my parents got me a new mountain bike. It’s was one of the best bikes out there at the time and it was all I wanted- my first pedal bike with gears and suspension. After riding it to school for a few days, I’d forgotten to chain it up to the other bikes in the shed. It was just a wooden garden shed with a number lock on it and all the bikes lived in there chained together.

One day I got up for school, I approached the shed and noticed the latch had been broken clean off. My bike was gone but the other bikes were still in there. I was devastated and it clearly had a lasting effect on me because now, 20 years later, I’m too paranoid to leave my motorbike anywhere without it being chained. It was a valuable lesson though and it was learned the hard way.

Don’t be like little-me, guys. Make sure you lock your bike securely whether it’s parked out side of work or even inside the garage at home. At Ghostbikes we have a whole selection of motorcycle security options for you to choose from.

I’ll always recommend that you secure your bike to something fixed in place that a thief has no hope of going through like a lamp post, a ground anchor or a bike parking space with a metal rack put there for that reason. This is best accomplished with a good motorcycle chain and lock. The bigger the better if you’re using it to store your bike at home but for on-the-go there are lots of strong chains that can coil up and fit neatly under a bike seat. From Oxford, Bike It and Abus there’s loads to choose from.

At home, maybe even consider using two chains as I’ve seen bike thieves not even phased by the site of just one. But when they saw the second chain on the back wheel while trying to cut through the first- they decided it wasn’t worth the limited time they had until police arrived.

If you’re out and you’d really prefer something a bit lighter. Maybe you don’t plan on leaving your bike for long or you don’t have room under your seat for a chain. For you, we have lots of compact Disc locks that could be exactly what you need. From small lightweight locks for smaller bikes to beefy devices complete with alarms that’ll scream 100 decibels into the ears of anyone trying to tamper with it. They’re at the very least better than leaving your bike unlocked at all if you can’t lock your bike -to- something.

If you want something to lock your ride to at home but don’t have anything solid- you can put in your own permanent point to secure your bikes to. From a simple hoop to brackets and folding shackles- there’s loads to choose from when it comes to keeping your bike safe.

Getting to keep your bike isn’t the only benefit of keeping your bike securely locked too. Many insurance companies recognise Thatcham approved security products and using them to keep your bike from getting pinched can possibly help to save you a bit of money on your insurance bills as well. So it’s really is worth buying the best you can, I had a cheeky look at some quotes, adding just the Oxford Big Boss lock to the security section on the quotes form and I got quotes up to £100 cheaper than last year with the same amount of cover! I’ll certainly be letting my insurance provider know about that when it’s renewal time.

Thanks for reading, everyone! Until next time!

-Matt at Ghostbikes
Visit GhostBikes.com for all your Motorcycle Gear and the biggest selection of Motocross Gear in the North West

Spring Bike Cleaning!

April 15, 2018

Hey, everyone! There’s more an more bikers coming out to play now that the sun is showing it’s self a bit more often. That means it’s time to throw off the dust covers, give them a good cleaning and a thorough looking at before we take them for that long awaited, first spin of the season.

When it comes to cleaning and care products you’re going to want Muc-Off. And there’s loads of products to choose from in their three-step bike care process- Clean, Protect and Lubrication. From spray cleaners to protective finish sprays and a selection of different lubricants, we’ve got everything here that you’ll need to really treat your bike.

We’ve even got helmet and anti-fog sprays so you can look after your lid as well. I’ve used Muc-Off on my own bike and I can’t argue with the results, as well as carrying a small bottle of their visor cleaner with a cloth in my bag at all times- an absolute god-send for my bug splattered visor.

If you’re looking to do a bit of deeper work on the bike we’ve got so much LiquiMoly stuff in that I’ve lost count. Whether you’re needing fork oils, engine oils, brake fluids, lubricants, chain waxes, multipurpose spays, fuel additives and loads loads more- then you’ll love our selection of LiquiMoly products that caters for both road and off-road bikes.

There’s far too much of it to list purely because there’s no way I could remember all of it no matter how hard I tried, honestly, there’s enough oil and in so many different kinds that I’ve seen enough to last a lifetime. There’s even leather care and helmet care products so you can look after your kit as well as your ride. So if there’s something you need for your bike, chances are you’ll find it on the shelf here at the GhostBikes Preston showroom. But if you want to be sure we have something, go ahead and give us a call or send us a message and we’ll make sure that we have what you’re looking for before you make the trip.

So, to sum it all up, if there’s anything you need for your bike, be it to spray it on, wipe it off or fill it up with- there’s a very good chance you’re going to find it here. We don’t really advertise that we have all these oils and solutions online but that’s just because we can’t put them in the post. Come on in to our Preston showroom and take a look for yourself, our range of products is growing all the time. Treat yourself and treat your bike!

And don’t forget to charge up your bike batteries before you go out! If you’ve not been riding them for a while, they may be flat. Or worse, they may give up on you when you’re already out and about. Unfortunately I do speak from personal experience there.

Thanks for reading everyone! Until next time!

-Matt W at GhostBikes
Visit GhostBikes.com for all your Motorcycle Gear and the biggest selection of Motocross Gear in the North West

Spring Waterproof Over Suits

April 12, 2018

Hey, everyone. Well, it’s Spring. It’s great that the sun wants to shine every now and then but it’s still a pretty soggy season we have to grind through before we get to the nice, warm, proper riding weather.

I could use some new waterproof gear but with it being the home stretch to sunny days and dry roads- I don’t want to spend an absolute fortune on fancy bike gear if I can get away with spending a little less and holding out for the summer while I save up for better all-season gear later on in the Autumn.

So we want some low-cost waterproofing to last us through those spring downpours and have them on-hand for any summer showers later. So I reckon we’re looking at getting either an oversuit or an over jacket and over trousers combo. And we’ve got some options there.

The Black Beacon Oversuit is just £29.99, available in black or black with some hi-vis from sizes Small to XXL. It’s a brilliant, low cost, all-in-one option that you can keep in a backpack, or under your bike seat if you have the space.

Perfect for that literally rainy day and works a treat although oversuits can get a bit warm if you’ve layered up and they render vents in your gear more or less useless. But it’s a price I’m willing to pay to keep from getting drenched on a ride out and then being uncomfortable thereafter until it’s time to go home.

The next option comes in two halves, the Black Spectre Over Jacket and Black Spectre Over Trousers combo. A lot of people prefer this method of waterproofing for a couple of reasons. You can choose to just wear one or the other if not both, depending on how good your regular bike jacket and trousers beneath it are.

A lot of people will also tell they’re much easier to get in to than a whole oversuit and I can’t disagree with them. They don’t hold in as much heat as a whole suit, so it’s a little more comfortable in the rising temperatures we’ll see through the spring. The over jacket is £18.99, available in black or black and hi-vis and comes in sizes small to XXL. The over trousers are available for £12.99, only in black and in sizes Small to XXL. The only downside to a two-piece option is that it’s two pieces. It’s a little more difficult to pack up, takes up a little more room in your backpack and you may not have room under your bike seat for both, or either at all.

Personally- I’m going with the over jacket and over trousers. The plan is to invest in a good bike jacket that’ll serve me well through all the seasons and have my over trousers at the ready for when the weather is wet. I’ll also get an over jacket to keep around just in case things get utterly torrential with all the sudden weather changes we can expect. Better safe than sorry!

Thanks for reading everyone! Until next time!

-Matt W at GhostBikes
Visit GhostBikes.com for all your Motorcycle Gear and the biggest selection of Motocross Gear in the North West