Winter
Riding Advice
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Turn your lights on before it is fully dark - check lights work daily.
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Be aware of low winter sun (especially in the mornings) - if low sun is
behind you turn headlamp off so that you do not blend in with it. If low
sun is ahead of you turn your headlamp on so that you can be seen. Be
aware of low sun reflecting off wet roads, it can dazzle.
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Reduce speed in adverse weather conditions - fog, rain, high winds, ice
and snow.
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Wear the correct kit at all times to make you more visible (even if it
is not dark before you set out)
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NEVER
assume that car drivers have seen you.
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Keep your visor clean at all times
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Carry waterproofs in case of rain.
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Keep warm and wear layers - a cold body will not react as quickly and
concentration will lapse. (More thinner layers are better than fewer
thicker layers as it is actually the air between the layers that keeps
you warm.
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Check tyres - Pressure and condition of tread.
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Quad
& Kids bikes clearance
snap
these bargains up before anyone else does!!!
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SMC
RAM 100 QUAD - From Fast Toys
and Quadzilla, we have a 100cc fully automatic two
stroke quad. Auto lube (separate two stroke oil
reservoir - no pre-mixing). Throttle operates on
thumb paddle. Electric and kick start. Fitted with
twin headlamps, stop/tail light and horn. Twin
front shock absorbers, rear monoshock. This is our
demonstrator/display unit that we are selling at a
knock down price of only £900. WAS £1275.
Current MSRP £1150 |
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MALAGUTI
RCX 12 - This is the 12 inch
wheel version. Franco morini S6E 2.5 Bhp. Single
cylinder, 2 stroke, 49.8cc. Oil bathed automatic
clutch. Twist n go! Kick start. Dellorto
carburettor. Telescopic front forks, rear swing
arm with single shock. Dry weight 45kg. Tyres:
Front 2.50-15 Rear 3.00-12 Seat height: 29 inches
(75cm). WAS £1045. Grab a bargain at only £800 |
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SKYTEAM
100cc COUGAR - 100cc Two stroke single cylinder. 4
speed manual Suzuki engine. Kick start. Auto lubrication system - no
pre-mixing required. Front hydraulic disc brake, rear cable drum
brake. Telescopic front forks, rear swing arm with twin shock
absorbers. WAS £1195, Reduced to £995. FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE £850 |
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MCI
WARNING ABOUT MINI-BIKES
October 19th 2005.
In
the lead up to the Christmas buying frenzy, the Motor Cycle
Industry Association (MCI) is warning parents to be cautious
about buying mini bikes and quads for off-road use by their
children.
Approximately 7,000 approved children’s bikes are sold
annually. These machines are sold with proper advice and back-up
from reputable suppliers. However, the MCI is aware of the
massive increase in sales of poor-quality, imported machines -
from about 10,000 in 2002 to 70,000 in 2003. These machines are
often sold at very low prices (from as little as £100) via
mail-order or internet outlets with no local presence or
specialist training. Others are sold at local outlets which do
not take responsibility for safety or maintenance.
Many of these low-cost machines are of lower quality, produced
by unregulated factories in the Far East, many of which do not
meet European standards for safety, reliability, noise or
pollution. Parts supply is also often problematic.
The illegal use of these machines on prohibited areas is also
causing widespread problems. Riding in unauthorised areas poses
a serious risk to public safety and presents a huge challenge
for Police.
The MCI provides the following guidelines for prospective
buyers:
1) Check for European Approval of safety, noise, pollution
2) Buy from a reputable dealer
3) Parks, playing fields and other grassy areas are not suitable
off-road areas. They are public places
4) Illegal use can lead to bikes seized, arrest and prosecution.
Owners and riders can be prosecuted
5) Maintenance – Consider the lack of parts and service
opportunities
Craig Carey-Clinch, MCI's Director of Public Affairs, said:
"The vast majority of young people act legally and
responsibly. However, the MCI recognises there is a problem with
some illegal use of these bikes.
"It would be a huge mistake to tar these youngster, parents
and other adults in a position of responsibility, with the same
brush, as those who through negligence or encouragement, allow
their youngsters to abuse the street and other public places
with illegal use of vehicles or through vandalism.
"Therefore it is important that parents and young people
are fully aware of the legal requirements and responsibilities
of owning and riding a mini-bike designed for off-road
activity.”
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Christmas
Closing
We
will be closed for the Christmas holiday period on Saturday 24th
December 2005 to Monday 02nd January 2006 inclusive.
Our
workshop is also closed for this period. In case of any
breakdowns, please use your normal recovery service (AA, RAC,
Green Flag etc) to either take you home or to your nearest
repairer who is open. A list of franchised approved repairers
will be on the manufacturers websites. See
here and click on manufacturers logo.
If
you don't yet have a recovery service in place, Devitt DA Green
Flag service can be contacted on 0800 587 4301
For
all customers running two stroke machines: Please make sure you
have sufficient supplies of good quality two-stroke oil to see
you through the festive period.
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and
finally....
All
that remains for us to say is... WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A VERY
SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
IN THE NEW YEAR
Take
Care, from all the staff at Warrington Motorcycles Ltd
James
Lamb, Dave Doran, Greg Lamb, Karen Lamb & Julie Worrall
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