Continuous Enforcement of Insurance (CEI)

Yes yet another piece of proposed legislation aimed at motorists including us bikers.
The BMF has forcibly pointed out that this proposal spells trouble.

CIE will operate by identifying those vehicles that appear to be kept uninsured from a comparison of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authoritys ("DVLA") vehicles' register and the Motor Insurance Database held by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

Chris Hodder, the BMFs Government Relations Executive said: "Given the inaccuracy of the information already on the database, we suspect that a great deal of time and effort will be wasted enforcing the unnecessary. While supporting the need for those caught driving or riding without insurance to be prosecuted, the BMF would like to see this being done through road policing and not through an error-prone blind system such as the proposed CIE."

So for those of us who have multi-bike policies, classic bike collectors it could mean trouble or if you lent a taxed but uninsured machine to a fully insured friend, it could still result in you the owner committing an offence!

What else will they think of!!!!
The consultation document can be found at: http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/motor/

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

The Yamaha YBR250 is here!

Yamaha have decided to bring the Yamaha YBR250 into the UK now, although it has been on sale in Europe for some time. A single cylinder 250cc four stroke motorcycle with a low seat height of 805mm, it will be available in black or silver.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Accessories for the Moto Morini Granpasso

Motoi Morini's Granpasso now has an extensive range of accessories for you adventure sports bikers.
The picture above shows it with Alumix luggage fitted, additional accessories now include hand guards, heated grips, tank cover, tank bag, mobiplast luggage top case, side cases including fitting kit, side cases including fitting kit and top case back rest. Further details at www.motomorinimotorcycles.co.uk.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Ducati Monster Art!

Ducati is the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer so many different colour options for one single model.

The 10 new colours in which you will be able to order your Ducati Monster are:-

Rosso GP Red
Verde Tricolore Green
Giallo Ducati Yellow
Lilla Glamour Lilac
Blu Italia Blue
Azzurro Mediterranei Azure-Blue
Arancione Scrambler Orange
Amaranto Glossy Rich Purple
Argento Vivo Silver
Oro Puro Gold


Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Stereophonic Hayabusa

Stereophonics rock band musician, Richard Jones has taken delivery of a brand new Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa to add to his existing Suzuki B-King.

Richard added the Hayabusa to his garage after moving out of London and into the country.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Long time no see?

When you open this blog you don't see my bike's picture featuring anywhere on first page. However all other pages have it. I am wondering how did this happen? And to wipe out this poor treatment to my own bike, here are some random pics of her along with some facts and figures.

1. First of all, the bike completed 10k. It is currently running at 12k something.

2. Most of this 12k has been city riding, almost 70%.

3. So that means I am not a tourer.

4. Of late, the bike runs 100kms on 100INR petrol. I put normal petrol which runs at 45.56INR. Go figure the efficiency.

5. Loyal readers may remember that my bike particularly has been ridden with electrical issues. This trend seems to be breaking as the bike is running flawlessly for past 5k kms. Or is it that I have become more liberal towerds her? need to find out because the weird fuel guage, pain in the ass self-cancelling-indicators which are rendered to normal push-cancel indicators now a days, don't seem to bother me.

6. According to ProBiking people chain and the sprockets are due for change. I can see some links in that O-Ring chain are not properly aligned, So they might be right after all.

7. Inquired with some experts. They said 15k is the limit for such chains. And I am 3k short of that mark. I remember the day I bought the bike was not so particularly bad at all. But it happens. The chain set including 2 sprockets costs 1150INR. plus 200INR service tax.

8. Oh and yeah, it also met with its first puncture. At the rear wheel. Repairing was surprisingly easy and quick(and expensive). The puncture repair kit retails for 350INR. Need to get one.

9. I wanted those rim stripes badly. Checked with shops which make number plates. But the red redium stripe which glows in dark when light falls on it looks cheapo in my opinion. And then happened to go to Yamaha showroom and I saw that they have these ready cut vinyl stripes for 17' rim size for sale. Bought one set in golden for 350INR. It doesn't glow in dark. Thanks yamaha,but what an irony!

10. Osram Night Breaker (55/60w) H4 lamp combined with stator plate from avenger 180 looks like a good option to resolve the weak head lamp issue of pulsar 200.

I have not done this, but seems a good and not very expensive option. You can find out more details about this here on RoadRollers. Thanks all at RoadRollers :)

In the mean while, we have another alteration on Pulsar 200 coming from sunny who owns this fabulous bike. Stripping the already naked street fighter? He just doesn't know where to stop ehh?
But I hope you all like it as I did.Poor baby loses the already skimpy bikini fairing here and I am not unhappy with the results. After all I am yet to come across a guy who hates skin show.


Thank sunny for wonderful pics of a wonderful bike.

Ride safe.

Enduro Africa 2008

Just posted a great new touring article on www.inter-bike.co.uk entitled Enduro Africa 2008, which has been written by Chris Coates who took part in last years Enduro Africa charity challenge.
It was a real challenge!

Don't forget if you've undertaken a great motorcycle touring adventure and wish to share it, we are always happy to publish well written articles, pics and videos on www.inter-bike.co.uk.


Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

MCI Media Mest Day - mega motorbike review

It's not often we get to ride 14 motorcycles back to back, but the inter-bike Press Team were at the Motor Cycle Industry Test day at Bedford Autodrome on the 7th April and we tested some of the best of today's crop of new motorcycles, a maxi-scooter and for good measure a motorcycle trailer!

You can read our full review article www.inter-bike.co.uk here!
The reviews covered include:- Kawasaki Ninja 250 review, KTM 990 SMT review, KTM 990 Adventure review, Royal Enfield Bullet Classic (EFI) review, Moto Guzzi Stelvio review, BMW F 800 GS review, Suzuki Gladius review, Aprilia Tuono review, Gilera GP800 review, Ducati Monster 1100 S review, Ducati Classic Sport review, Yamaha R1 review, Victory Vision Tour review, BMW 1300S review, Squire Motorcycle trailer review

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Damien Hirst - Spin Harley

Artist Damien Hirst has designed a one-off Harley-Davidson Cross Bones at his main workshop in Brimscombe, UK. The bike was produced for a charity auction.

His Spin Harley is a Harley-Davidson® Softail® Cross Bones™ motorcycle which has been customised by the artist The motorcycle plus two Hirst customised helmets, donated by Harley-Davidson, will be auctioned at the contemporary art auction, Angel Art, at Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles on April 23rd 20:00 PCT (12:00 BST). Proceeds will be donated to the charity Project Angel Food.


Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New 1600cc Triumph Thunderbird cruiser

We have some great pic's of Triumph's new 1600cc Triumph Thunderbird cruiser which goes on sale this summer. You can read more about this new Triumph model on www.inter-bike.co.uk or visit Triumph's new microsite at http://www.triumphthunderbirdcruiser.com/


Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Martyn's Chopper Squad

Read more about Martyns Chopper Squad, or see them at the The Motorbike Show Llangollen on the 1st and 2nd August.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Adventures in a beautiful land

Just posted an excellent new touring article on www.inter-bike.co.uk, entitled Adventures in a beautiful land.

Written by Lee Mears of Kudu Expeditions it tells of Lee's adventure crossing the Mongolian wilderness on a recce expedition for Kudu Expeditions forthcoming 2009 Round the World Expedition.
Battling through swamp lands and viewing a stunning solar eclipse, this article is a must read for all bikers!

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R video

Just posted the following video on www.inter-bike.co.uk and YouTube of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show



Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Yamaha MT-01 SP

If "torque monsters" are your thing, Yamaha are launching a limited special edition of their MT-01, entitled not unsurprisingly the MT-01 SP, with its massive 1,670 cc, 4-stroke, 48 degree V-Twin engine.

The SP designation does add a lot of extras. These include Ohlins front and rear suspension, Pirelli Diablo Rossi tyres, fatter tapered handlebars and machined aluminium handlebar crown, special colour scheme, plus a protective nano-film coating on the bare-metal finish exhaust, and the use of additional chrome plating on selected engine and chassis components.



However notwithstanding all the physical extras I think the new colour scheme is the real eyecatcher! A red and white fuel tank is complemented by a red front fender and red chrome MT logo on the tank. A new two-tone seat and gold wheels underline the exclusivity of this attractive new SP model.

Now where's my cheque book?

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Is this the future of motorcycling ? - Honda DN-01 review

Just a quick blog to let you all know that I've just put up on www.inter-bike.co.uk, Ian Kerr's excellent road test of Honda's futuristic scooter/motorcycle fusion the Honda DN-01.
Read whether Ian thinks this truly is the future of motorcycles or not?

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/