Shannon Butcher, Author at on2wheels

Shannon Butcher is an editorial contributor who has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When she’s not creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot. 01507 529529 | SButcher@Mortons.co.uk

How to buy a used 125

23rd July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

We’ll start with a warning, but don’t let this put you off. Just let it make you aware.

Buying your first scooter

21st July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Like most things, it all comes down to budget. And don’t forget, you need to have money left for a decent helmet, riding suit, gloves and boots too.

Buying your first bike

17th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Now the fun begins. The money is sorted, you’ve gained your CBT, all you need is a bike.

CBT – The common mistakes

11th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Getting through your CBT is relatively straightforward and there is no fail – you just have to work to achieve a certain standard. These are the most common mistakes.

What the heck is CBT (and how do I get one?)

8th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

CBT stands for compulsory basic training. It’s the first step to getting a motorcycle license and, as the name implies, it is the basic stuff that any rider needs to know.

10 differences between cars and bikes

6th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Car drivers arrive looking drained and tired of life. Motorcyclists are wide eyed, buzzing and talking excitedly about that set of S-bends on the B1225.

Setting off and staying on

1st July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features

First off, there’s a couple of pre-flight checks. Check that your helmet strap is tight and remove your locks from the bike.

Zero to hero in 35 minutes

30th June 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

He can do it, I can do it, even my mate Wozza can do it. There’s nothing difficult about riding a motorcycle, it’s just a bunch of pedals, cables and levers.

How to speak motorcycle

25th June 2021 Shannon Butcher Features

Slipper clutch or slipping clutch? There’s a big difference. Listen to any crowd of riders talking bikes and it seems like a foreign language. Just like any wide eyed obsessive hobby, there’s a world of new words to learn. Here’s a helping hand.

Motorbikes for dummies

23rd June 2021 Shannon Butcher Adventure Bikes, Cruisers, Features, Learner, Scooters, Sports Bikes, Street Bikes, Touring Bikes

Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.