Whipping up a frenzy of interest from U.K. bikers, these American-made exhaust systems ooze style and elitism - and that’s before you’ve even fired the bike up.

Made for only a selection of high end sportsbikes, the Taylormade trademark flush fitting systems and carbon fibre trims are quite frankly stunning.

For more details contact us on 01623 627600, or view the 2010 CBR1000RR Fireblade Taylormade Exhaust System online.

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Taylormade Exhaust System - 2010 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Sidi have announced the release of the extremely limited edition Sidi Vortice Vernice Gold Anniversary Boot to celebrate 50 years at the pinnacle of biking footwear.

Sidi boots are undeniably the bike boots to wear.

The quality of a Sidi boot is unrivalled. Celebrate Sidi’s 50th birthday by owning a pair of these rather special boots.

Sidi are importing a limited number of these boots into the UK, and orders can only be taken up to the 28th February 2010. Orders placed after this date cannot be fulfilled.

With all the ground-breaking features of the standard Sidi Vortice Vernice boots, the 50th Anniversary pair will be like ‘gold dust’.

Will you be wearing a pair?

Click here to pre-order or read more about the Sidi Vortice Gold 50th Anniversary Boots.

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Gold Sidi Vortice Vernice Boot Released To Celebrate 50 Years

Yamaha have released official images of the all new 2010 FZ8 after their promotional campaign was thwarted months ahead of time.

Just days after releasing the first of many ‘teaser’ images of the new FZ8 in a promotional campaign which should have lasted until Spring, full images of the bike were leaked from an unknown source.

Much to Yamaha’s dismay, they have now released the full official images ahead of schedule.

The replacement for the FZ6, and based closely on the 1000cc FZ1, the FZ8 will be available in both faired and naked versions.

The FZ8 is reported to have 120bhp, as opposed to the 150bhp of the FZ1.

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Yamaha FZ8 2010 Revealed

The new Renntec Moovamoto Mobile Paddock Stand is unique, the only one of it’s kind.

Once the motorcycle is mounted on the Moovamoto, the bike can be wheeled forwards, backwards and sideways - whilst still in the lifted postion.

Anyone who has used a paddock stand knows what a niggling pain in the neck it is to take the bike off the stand, wheel it around and lift it again. Well, with the Moovamoto, there is no need. Just wheel away wherever you wish!

A truly bright idea which we think will take off in 2010. The Renntec Moovamoto - coming to a garage near you!

The Moovamoto retails at £99.50 with FREE UK DELIVERY.

It is available now.

Order yours now.

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Renntec Moovamoto Portable Mobile Paddock Stand

We take a closer look at three key areas of the industry and what 2010 has in store…

Bike Purchases

Just last week, Motorcycle News reported on price increases across the board on new sportsbikes, including the popular Honda CBR600 and Yamaha YZF-R6.

Here’s what Two Wheel Centre’s managing director, Peter Scott, had to say about the year ahead:

“The bike world has been rocked by the economic downturn, and now because of the weak pound the new bike market is just becoming more and more expensive.

This means there will be a big increase in demand for second-hand bikes this year in the UK, and to make matters worse, the weak pound means people are travelling to the UK to buy these used bikes and export them, which will no doubt cause a shortage of quality used bikes in the UK.

So, my advice would be to buy a second hand bike sooner rather than later - decent ones will be like gold dust later this year.”

Helmets and Clothing

Paralleling this shift towards second hand motorcycles is the migration of buyers scouring high and low for the best deal on motorcycle clothing and accessories online.

There has been an increase in sales of mid-range helmets such as Caberg V2R and HJC IS-16, both £125.99, in comparison to the elite helmets like the new Shoei X-Spirit 2 at £580.00 and Shoei XR-1100 at £379.99. In fact, having noticed this trend, Shoei have dropped the price of their ‘entry level’ helmet, the Shoei Raid II, to be more attractive to the cost-conscious motorcyclists of 2010.

But safety will not be compromised…

However, though cutting back on cost might be a trend to look for in 2010, scrimping on safety will not.

New for 2010, the Hit Air YS high visibility airbag vest is already proving to be a favourite. Retailing at £299.99, these vests are by no means cheap. But the old adage ‘You can’t put a price on your head’ seemingly applies in this instance too, with the high vis airbag vest and the black Hit Air JV Vest being two of the top selling products of 2010 so far.

So it looks like 2010 may well be the year of second hand bikes and mid-range helmets, but quality and safety will still be priority to most bikers.

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2010 Motorcycle Products - Our Predictions

Providing the airbag and jacket (and yourself!) aren’t damaged beyond use and still function well, then you can just deflate your jacket, replace the canister and head out on the road again. Here’s how to do it:

STEP 1: Remove the old gas canister

Some jackets have a plastic canister cover on the upper end of the key box. If yours has, use the 3mm allen key to remove it.

This frees up the gas cartridge. Unscrew it counter clockwise.

STEP 2: Deflate the airbag

To remove all the excess air from the airbag, spread your jacket out on a flat, smooth surface. On each airbag cushion, press down firmly with your hands, knees and legs.

To avoid damaging the make up of the airbag, do not roll up or fold your Hit Air.

Be patient! This has to be done correctly, as the jacket cannot be re-assembled with gas remaining in the air pockets.

STEP 3: Arrange the key box

Insert the 6mm setting bolt (supplied) into the hole at the base of the key box and tighten by hand.

Tighten slowly further using the 5mm alan key (supplied) until the hole for the key ball with a ring in the aluminium cylinder is in the centre of the key box hole.

STEP 4: Insert the key ball

Now that the key box is aligned, insert the key ball with a ring into the hole. Pull the wire from the key ball downwards and lower the red sliding cover over the hole.

If the ring stops the cover sliding down, tighten or loosen the setting bolt and/or press the ring around the key ball until it fits in the hole and the slide can move downwards.

STEP 5: Activate the mechanism

Loosen and remove the setting bolt with the 5mm alan key.

You must remove the setting bolt from the key box otherwise the jacket will not inflate.

STEP 6: Replace the canister

Lift the red slide cover into the ‘up’ unlocked position.

Screw a new gas cartridge fully into the bottom until it cannot go any further.

Replace the plastic cartridge cover by using the 3mm alan key (if your jacket had one originally).

If you have any problems, contact one of our support team on 01623 627600 ext 1.

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How To Change A Gas Canister In Your Hit Air Airbag Jacket

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By far one of the most popular helmets in the 2010 Shoei motorcycle helmet range, the Shoei X-Spirit 2 Chris Vermeulen Replica is utterly brilliant.

Looks

First of all, it is clearly good looking. The deep, rich paint job makes the Vermeulen Replica an absolute stunner both at a distance and close up. The attention to detail is just fantastic - a trademark of Shoei’s superior quality paint finishes.

New Shell Design

The new shell shape now has integrated spoilers and vents, rather than ‘add-on vents’, to aid streamlining and aerodynamics. The Low Pressure Air Management (LoPAM) system which circulates air around the lid ensures your head stays cool while ever those vents are open. Aerodynamically wind-tunnel tested, the X-Spirit II takes streamlined performance to a new level.

Safety Mechanisms

The new Shoei X-Spirit II brings many new safety features to the table, which are leaving other helmet companies clamouring for a piece of the action. The all new Emergency Quick Release System (EQRS) is exclusive the the X-Spirit 2. This nifty advancement in design enables the emergency services to remove the cheek pads of your helmet without disturbing your head and neck, thus enabling them to more easily remove the helmet and take the appropriate action should you have an accident. It is truly a revolutionary design that is being heralded by the emergency servicemen and women who have used it.

See More Of The World Through Your Visor

The X-Spirit II will make you see the world in a different light - well, in more light at least. It features the new QRSA visor system, which offers a massively increased field of vision. The visor doesnt just pivot on one fixed point as per your usual visor system - it actually lifts forward before opening, and sits totally flush to the helmet when closed. Clever indeed! What’s more, it blocks nearly 100% UV rays, and have a tough anti-scratch outer.

Like what you see?

Take a closer look at the Shoei X-Spirit II Chris Vermeulen Replica helmet.

Browse the entire 2010 Shoei motorcycle helmet range.

* While stocks last

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Shoei X-Spirit II Vermeulen Replica - FREE DELIVERY & PADDOCK JACKET

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We are proud to introduce the new 2010 range of Shoei helmets, and leading the way is the awesome Shoei X-Spirit II.

Re-designing the infamous X-Spirit, Shoei have really hit the nail on the head with the new X-Spirit 2. And this, the Shoei X-Spirit II Mika Kallio Replica, is an absolute stunner.

Emblazoned in Kallio’s red scorpions, the paint job on this helmet leaves absolutely nothing to be desired.

With various design alterations throughout the aerodynamics and composition of the helmet, and the all new which offers a massively increased field of vision when compared to other helmet brands, the X-Spirit II Mika Kallio Replica is proving to be a favourite with motorcycle riders already.

Read about or order your Shoei X-Spirit II Mika Kallio Replica here.

View the 2010 Shoei Helmet Range online.

* While stocks last

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Shoei X-Spirit 2 Mika Kallio - FREE DELIVERY & SHOEI SPORTS JACKET

Topping the list were the Alpinestars ST-5 Drystar Trousers at a whopping £179.99, followed closely by the Rukka Unit GTX Trousers - at even more whopping £339.99.

But fighting valiantly in third are the fantastic RST Rift Textile Trousers - at a far more sensible £89.99.

The Rift Trousers are a super pair of jeans, with Knox knee armour and a waterproof and breathable membrane. They can be paired up with the RST Rift Textile Jacket.

RST also took fifth place in the list with the RST Paragon Trousers.

Also included were the Spada Milan Tex Pants (pictured), which are a cracking buy at just £49.49.

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RST and Spada Rated Top 10 Textile Trousers By MCN

Motorcycle News has recently uncovered a scandal - intentional or not - where NCP Car Parks have been charging motorcyclists to park - even though it is written in law that designated bike parking areas are free.

This has understandably sparked outcry among riders and motorcycle groups alike. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) have expressed their utter dismay at the NCP seemingly ‘pocketing’ money which they should never have received.

And the Pay and Display signs in the NCP car parks are similarly misleading.

They state ‘Motorcycles must pay normal tariffs’, but then refers the reader to see a well hidden section of a local bylaw which then states parking for motorcycles is free in designated areas. This information, however, is not readily available.

A really messy mistake, or just another way to plunder the public?

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NCP Incorrectly Charges For Motorcycle Parking