Chasing compo
19 Mar 2020
No one wants to be put out by an accident, but lying or exaggerating your claim for extra cash is never a wise move.
Safe, sound & still stolen
12 Mar 2020
With so many scrotes on the go, bike security has never been more crucial
Cover for riding the ring
05 Mar 2020
I have checked my insurance policy and it specifically excludes “toll roads with no speed limits” and in addition, mentions the Nürburgring.
Chain claim
02 Mar 2020
I took my Yamaha MT10 to have some new tyres fitted as I was off to Scotland to ride the North Coast 500. The round trip from my house was about 1400 miles.
She’s trying to get off by saying I shouldn’t have been riding
27 Feb 2020
I was riding my uncle’s motorcycle on a warm summer’s day. He was working away from home and told me I could borrow it.
Whose to blame after overtaking a car?
20 Feb 2020
If you have an accident, don’t look to colour or creed to cover your incompetence.
Claims Management Company
13 Feb 2020
About three months ago I was riding my new Ducati Scrambler. I overtook a bus when I couldn’t see properly and had a head-on with a bicycle coming from the other direction. Thankfully, neither of us was going fast.
Is a pint one too many?
06 Feb 2020
There is something especially pleasant about a warm summer day, a beer garden and a ride.
Speeding in France
30 Jan 2020
Last month me and my brother headed over to France for a few days’ touring.
Can my ex stop me seeing my daughter if I take her on my bike?
16 Jan 2020
Some years ago, I went through a very unpleasant divorce and my ex-wife has always been difficult about me having contact with our daughter.
Slapped with a ban
09 Jan 2020
I work at a pub and after work I usually stop for a cheeky pint or two with the locals after hours.
When two tribes go to law
26 Dec 2019
While it might be a good idea to be as visible as you can on a motorcycle there is much to be said for riding discreetly.
Should I have been wearing ‘specialist’ trousers?
19 Dec 2019
I decided to take the scenic route to pick up a takeaway curry for myself and my husband – top boxes are very useful.
Auxiliary lights for motorcycles
12 Dec 2019
Are super-bright auxiliary lights legal on a motorcycle? Are they even worth the bother?
‘Sorry’ is not the hardest word
05 Dec 2019
Urban myth has it that If you apologise for a collision, it is an admission of liability.
Should I pay to get proof of no-claims discount?
28 Nov 2019
I have insured my bike through a well-known insurance company for the last four years and am now changing insurer.
