Andrew Prendergast

Neighbourly conflict

29 Jul 2021

I’ve always loved bikes but have never had one myself and was thinking of doing my test. After chatting with my neighbour, who I have known for the past 10 years, he offered to take me out on the back of his bike.

Romantic getaway

15 Jul 2021

The plan had been a romantic weekend with my fella. I booked us into a pub in the Lake District. We rocked up to the place and went to park up near the kitchen door on the side of the property, out of sight of the road.

Charged for bike recovery!

08 Jul 2021

I got spanked off my GSXR1000 by a van as I was filtering through traffic. I broke my femur and pelvis. As I was getting scooped up by the ambulance, the Old Bill said they would get the bike recovered.

She was looking at her phone

01 Jul 2021

I was riding down my local high street when suddenly this young lady dashed out in front of me off the pavement. It turns out she had her headphones in and was looking at her phone. I properly clumped her and thought I had seriously hurt her.

Will I be compensated or not?

24 Jun 2021

At the beginning of April, I decided to take my old FJR1200 to the supermarket as it has got a huge top box and panniers. I loaded up the old girl with the essentials to get through lockdown i.e. bread, milk, eggs, beer etc. So far, so good.

Duplicate NIP?

27 May 2021

I run my own building company. I don’t want to give my name away so for the purposes of my question I will say my name is Mr Bloggs and my building company is called Bloggs Building Ltd.

Industrial spillage

15 Apr 2021

I was riding through an industrial estate around a gentle left-hander and I slid across the road, hitting the kerb and breaking my pelvis.

Can I go out on my motorcycle during Step 1? [Updated Government Guidance for England]

29 Mar 2021

This was published on the 29/03/21. Please note this is for England only.

Avis and Effie Hotchkiss Harley Sidecar

19 Feb 2021

Usually my good lady and I head out for a day’s bike riding followed by a posh dinner and a glass or two for Valentines Day. Obviously this year no bike riding which is a shame because being on her bike is one of the places she’s happiest.

Beefy409 [Yeoman Warder]

12 Feb 2021

With all that’s going on in the world it looks like many of us will be trying to find good staycations and places to visit when we’re finally allowed “out,out” again.

Let’s talk tyres – Motorcycle Fact Monday

With the recent snow it made me think I’m thankful I’m snug in a toasty van this morning on four wheels rather than on the bike and it’s two – but I’m an old man now and I need my creature comforts!

Triumph Tribute

11 Feb 2021

My granddad’s the reason I got into biking and for over 20 years we’d regularly head out together. He died recently and as a tribute I wanted to ride his old Triumph T100R to his funeral.

Time waits for no man

08 Feb 2021

There’s an age-old saying “Time waits for no man”. These days it’s a bit more appropriate if not grammatically correct to say “no-person” but the sentiment still stands – and particularly when it comes to the Law!

Diesel Rainbow

04 Feb 2021

Me and my mate Ravi were making the annual trip to see the local Christmas lights. We do it every year, grab a cuppa and a sausage roll and have a chinwag.

Company Speeding Ticket

28 Jan 2021

I have a Ninja 650 that is in my company name (I am a director). My company received a Notice of Intended Prosecution for the rider (which was me) allegedly doing 79mph in a 70mph limit.

Vespa Carnage

21 Jan 2021

I have always fancied a scooter to re-live my ‘yoof’ and at the ripe old age of 63 I bought a Vespa GTS 300.

Can I go out on my motorcycle during lockdown? [Updated Government Guidance for England]

07 Jan 2021

This post has been updated, please read the latest here

Hire Bandit

17 Dec 2020

I have a Suzuki Bandit 600 worth about £1500. All was well until some fella side swiped me.