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Performing a two-minute check

19 Dec

Article submitted by Anthony Newman – sourced from https://www.bikerandbike.co.uk Let’s be honest, how many times since you first read your bike maintenance manual have you checked the chain, brake pads and fork seals?  Probably not as many times as you should … Read More »

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What happens to all the stolen bikes?

29 Jun

Recently the Home Office showed that motorcycle theft has increased in Greater London by 44% in the last 2 years. This said 50% of the 22,000+ motorcycle thefts are from within London, meaning 50% are from around the rest of … Read More »

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Electric Motor propelled bikes. What you need to know.

2 Feb

A few questions we get asked is about electric bikes, ebikes (electrically assisted pedal bikes) & scooters to ask how legal they are & can kids ride them as a few people have been seen riding them.  If any vehicle … Read More »

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Road safety week 2021

15 Nov

Kevin Wilcox is a road safety officer with Staffordshire County Council providing education and training to young people. Kevin explains in this short video what he does and why it’s more than just a job for him. It’s all part … Read More »

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MAG launch Filter Friendly

4 Aug

The Filter Friendly campaign asks drivers to look out for and give space to motorcycles filtering through traffic. Every motorcycle that filters past you is one less car in the queue in front of you (see the video below). More … Read More »

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We’re here to help..

8 Jan

Occasionally Staffs Biker get asked a lot of questions about getting into biking, we are always happy to help with any questions or enquiries about local biking & even answering less specific open ended questions regarding motorcycling – by open … Read More »

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On-Bike communications. Is it worth it?

21 Sep

With the advent of new technology & advancements on mobile communications, it seems that Motorcycle headsets & intercom systems are becoming more popular & more biker to passenger intercoms etc are being used than ever before, but there are pluses … Read More »

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Motorcyclists HUD finally a reality.

28 Jul

An article popped onto my news feed this week regarding HUD’s or “heads-up displays” for motorbike users.  They have often been the norm for fighter pilots for many years now & more recently introduced in cars or even trucks etc … Read More »

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Hibernating your bike over the winter?

2 Dec

You may well be considering storing your bike during the colder months, what do you need to ask yourself?  If your bike is used most of the year but you are considering to be taking the bike off the road … Read More »

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Is motorcycling becoming an old mans game?

21 Oct

Many people today are asking where they fit in socially, however I have to wonder if motorcycling is still attracting the young.  Many seem content to play on their smart phones or games consoles on games where you can ride … Read More »

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About Staffs Biker

Staffordshire Biker are a biker-friendly organisation made up of bikers, bike enthusiasts & volunteers from all over the Staffordshire area that help promote motorcycling in Staffordshire, organise events and plan initiatives for Staffordshire's locally based bikers and bikers from afar who would like to visit the area.
We work closely with Staffordshire County Council & the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership team (SSRP), We have been responsible for the Staffordshire Bike Show and all of the Bikers' Breakfast events across the county, along with the Biker Jack scheme for younger riders. #StaffsBiker

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