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  1. Brian’s advice on lubricating chains is good stuff, couldn’t agree more.

    To add to that, be careful when adjusting the chain tension. I have found over a long time that knowing what tension the chain is under when you are sitting on the bike is more important than what you might think.

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  2. A nice ride we go on occasionally, especially after rainy days is a run out to Queen Mary Falls…

    For those of you who are unfamiliar with the place, let me enlighten you…

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  3. I was chatting to Sgt Bradyn Murphy from the Gold Coast District Traffic Branch recently about his involvement with BikeSafe.

    BikeSafe is a UK national police led initiative that seeks to engage riders in a conflict free environment with the aim of increasing their awareness, creating a genuine desire to learn about safer riding and ultimately to help lower the number of motorcycle rider casualties.

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  4. It’s a Saturday morning and for the first time in a few weeks I’ve managed to line up a sunny day and some free time, so I prep the Fireblade, throw on the leathers and head for the hills. On the way I roll into the servo to top up the tank and …  (more…)

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      Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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