News
Ignition
14 May 2012
One of North London’s most popular scooter clubs, The New Originals Scooter Club (NOSC) are throwing a party with a night of scooter culture, classic soul, Motown grooves, Ska and Reggae and supporting a great charity (Through Unity.com) which helps families affected by gun and knife crime and want the world to know about it. They also want faces on the scene (new and old) to come down to East London and share their love of scooter culture and classic grooves.
Filtering tips
5 May 2012
The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM), head of riding standards is Peter Rodger, who offers this advice on filtering:
- Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle, but be ready to change your plans if the traffic situation changes
- Be prepared for vehicles to move out or change lanes, particularly approaching junctions
- In bus lanes, watch for cars that want to turn left across your path
- Be aware of cyclists wearing earphones – they may not know you’re there
- Watch side roads. Drivers waiting to emerge will be looking for larger vehicles – not necessarily a motorbike
- When filtering give other vehicles time to notice you’re there – don’t arrive too quickly
- Wait behind stationary vehicles unless you're sure you can get past them before they start to move. – avoid sitting next to them where you can be in a blind spot.
Other News
Exclusive
12 April 2012
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BMW may not be a brand best known for its scooter building credentials, but that view is likely to change following the launch of two all-new maxi-scoots...
• Read the full review in Twist & Go magazine, May/June 2012!
Competitions
Win a Scorpion scooter exhaust system worth over £240!
CLOSING DATE: Saturday, 30th June 2012
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Win a Baotian Monza 125 scooter competition
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With spring just around the corner, we are offering you the chance to win a new Baotian Monza 125cc scooter plus a year's free insurance worth around £1500 in our free-to-enter competition.
Feature Articles
Tmax – a bike for all seasons
18 April 2012
It doesn’t seem like a year since Shaun Varga first took possession of our 2011 Yamaha Tmax, but the time has come for him to reflect on his experiences of being a T&G long-term tester…
Scooter Review: Honda SH300i
15 February 2012
I had grown quite attached to our long term Honda SH300i, which was a surprise to me because it’s not ordinarily the kind of scooter I’d go for – and I wasn’t initially even meant to be getting my hands on it anyway.
Other Feature Articles
Rally Reviews
Warmwell Winter Warmer
15 February 2012
November 18-20, 2011 - When I first startedmy scooter/moped riding career back in the 1980s (I know it’s about time to grow up), the rally season was purely a six or seven month affair lasting from Easter to early October.These days however, the use of holiday camps as venues gives us the opportunity of having both pre- and post-season extensions.
Mablethorpe VFM Rally
21 December 2011
November 4-13, 2011 - After spending the year ‘scootin’ off to all corners of the UK (and the odd European invasion), it was good to only have 150 miles to travel for the season finale in Lincolnshire.
Product Reviews
21 December 2011
If you fancy a bit of bling on your Silverwing, then German company Fehling might be able to help with a variety of options – like the rear protection guard (No.7809) shown here which sells for around £170. Fehling has several agents within the UK, which can be found by visiting its website.
Info: www.fehling.de
Cold Killers
21 December 2011
Part of the Softshell insulating base layer collection, Cold Killers Hot Hood, Maxi Tube and Mini Tube are designed to help keep the face and neck warm and dry. All feature a unique three-ply windproof, waterproof and insulating laminate construction, which helps prevent wind chill, allows warm air to circulate around the skin and helps prevent water ingress. The Hot Hood and Mini Tube retail for £16.99 each, while the Maxi Tube (which has an extended chest area) sells for £19.99.
Info: Visit coldkillers.co.uk or call Planet Knox on 01900 825825.
Current Issue: May/Jun 2012
Year of the Maxi
Which would you choose?
Aprilia SRV 850
World’s most powerful scooter, razor sharp handling, competitive price tag
BMW C600 Series
The ultimate status symbol, versatile option packages, rammed with features
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Plus insurance package worth around £1500 in our free-to-enter competition*
This issue:
WK Go 50 - a budget moped at a budget price
Yamaha Xenter 125cc commuter scooter launch
Kymco Downtown 125i learner-legal version joins 300cc sibling
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• Next issue on sale: 20th June 2012
