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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.

Learner’s guide to motorcycle insurance

8th July 2021 Web Editor Features, How To, Learner

Right, so you’ve passed your CBT, bought some kit and found a bike you like – what’s left to do before you can ride on the road legally? That’s right. You’ve still got to sort some insurance.

Choosing the right motorcycle insurance policy

7th July 2021 Sam Hewitt Features, How To, Learner

Just bought your first set of wheels? Before you head out on the open road, you need to take out an insurance policy to ensure you and your pride and joy are protected.

Everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance

7th July 2021 Sam Hewitt Features, How To, Learner

Do you know whether you’ve got TPFT or fully comprehensive? Do you know what the difference is? We’ve put together a handy guide with OnTwoWheels to make insuring your pride and joy as easy as possible.

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.