Highways – A way to fight back!
16 Jul 2026
I am sick and tired of the appalling roads. Now the weather has got better and my motorcycle is out, I feel as if all the joy has been taken from riding as I constantly try to dodge poor road surfaces. I have reported lots of defects and nothing gets done! Surely the law can […]
A Foreign Trip
09 Jul 2026
A few of us lads did a tour abroad in Spain. One of us had a spill when they hit diesel and fell off their machine. The bike was knackered and he broke a few bones. We were discussing how best to bring a claim? Any pointers?
A Big Shift
25 Jun 2026
Not a Q&A this month, rather, an important piece on the law changes about to hit us…
Carbon Fibre Wheels
11 Jun 2026
As upgrades go, carbon wheels are right up there. But what happens if they go wrong?
Red Hot
20 Nov 2025
In the last couple of heatwaves, I haven’t been wearing full kit when riding home.
Be Prepared
13 Nov 2025
This is not a legal Q&A but a legal lesson about biking abroad. Earlier this year I was away touring with my good friend Mr Gomez (aka Gogo Gomez) and some other pals. Some of you will know Gogo from being on track with his R1 and his legendary dreadlocks. We were touring Switzerland, Italy, […]
Slippery Subject
06 Nov 2025
I recently purchased a Kawasaki ZX-6R brand-new. It was running nicely before its first service; I haven’t ragged it yet. When it got to 500-odd miles, I booked it in with my local garage for an oil and filter change.
A Contract on Track?
30 Oct 2025
I was at a Ducati track day and signed up to ride one of its new V4Ss. I had to sign a disclaimer which basically said if I bin the bike, I must pay for the repairs.
Points Don’t Make Prizes
11 Sep 2025
I got caught speeding while out on my GSX-R1000. I went past the Old Bill at 47mph, in a 30mph limit.
Naughtier Than Speeding?
04 Sep 2025
Are you obliged to identify yourself if you’re caught speeding by a camera van?
Special Metal
28 Aug 2025
What happens if your limited-edition pride and joy takes an undeserved battering?
A Fag End
21 Aug 2025
Dropping litter is bad enough. Flicking a fag at someone’s face is off the chart.
The Truth About Collision Investigation Part 1
10 Jul 2025
This week the latest video in The Truth About series has been revealed – and it’s so good we had to make it in two parts!
Gavin Grewal takes on Ducati Donington 2025
12 May 2025
1st May 2025 is going to be a date burnt into my memory forever. It was the first time I had ridden a Panigale V4 on track.
Lads on Tour
24 Apr 2025
If you’re after inspiration for this year’s big bike trip, take a leaf out of our legal expert’s book.
Shakey Byrne – what’s the score?
17 Apr 2025
Race circuit safety is important to all of us, including big-name racers like Shakey. Here’s an overview of his case.
That’s the look
03 Apr 2025
At what point does someone need to admit defeat and hand in their licence for the good of other road users?
