Biking

I've got a Honda Hornet 600 with some nice mods. It's my first bike and I'm loving it. Go to my motorbike page for more info.

Resources

• Motorbike buyer's checklist. When I was preparing to buy my bike I didn't find too much useful information in a single place, I had to hunt around. Having done so I thought I'd compile this checklist to aid any other newbies.
• Motorbike tyre guide. A compilation of information about tyres.

Useful links

• Hornet's Nest – The best online Honda Hornet resource.
• Moto Technique – Manchester based motorbike training school and bikes/accessories sales. This is where I learnt to ride. Unusually they train you on a Honda Hornet 600 for the big bikes course - unusual but brilliant. This site is out of date. Give them a ring on 0161 833
• Dynojet - Jet kits – Description of how jet kits work.
• Scorpion Exhausts – I have one on my Hornet. Lovely.
• Ermax – Motorcycle accessories. Mainly plastics. I've got one of their undertrays. In my experience you get absolutely brilliant service. They've gone out of their way to
• Tapework Graphics – I've some of the neon yellow rim strips on my bike. Looks great as far as I'm concerned.
• The Motorcycle and Side Car Testers Manual – The Motorcycle and Side Car Testers Manual
• Tapework Graphics - Neon rimstrips – I've some of the neon yellow rim strips on my bike. Looks great as far as I'm concerned.
• Suspension .... boingg! – Description of suspension adjustments.
• BFM Motorcycles Online Parts Store – Reputed to be good value for tyres.
• Membership Renewal Form for The HHOC – Membership Renewal Form for The Hornet's Nest - Honda Hornet Owners Club. Linked here for future reference.
• Sport Bike Motorcycle Performance Test Results – Performance, weights and measurements of all bikes tested by Sport Bike magazine since 1997.

Other useful resources

• For a bike service or MOT in Manchester, try Mr Pig's. Ask for Ian. He did a great job on my bike and I can honestly say I rode away noticing a world of difference. I particularly value his honest, no-nonsense approach. Call him on 0161 272 6088. Other contact details should be on the Contact Us page of his website at http://www.mrpigs.com.
• If you get a puncture you could try a company called The Cavalry. A friend of mine used them recently and was very pleased with the service. A guy arrived on a bike laden with gear and fixed the problem at the roadside in 1/2 hour. The number is 07974 260 311. They may only be available near London though.