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My current bike is a 23 1250RT and anything below 2.5k does not do the engine any good unless I'm just maintaining a steady speed on a flat road. I find using the middle of the rev range may no significant difference to the MPG and yes I am quite happy to use all the revs to the red line but each to their own.

Many riders make the bike labour using too high of a gear, whilst there may have been one or two diesel motorcycle engines most petrol engines respond better being in the middle 3rd of the rev range. Making a bike accelerate from low revs is not good for the engine and reduces the responsiveness to throttle inputs both accelerating and slowing. ( this includes American V twins too)

All learners irrespective of the mode should have passed the highway code test before being allowed on the road. Road safety should be taught in Schools ( Its clear many parents are incapable of understanding it so it needs to be part of the curriculum) Maybe a requirement to undertake a HWC and eye test compulsory before license renewal.

Hi The legislation has not changed just the interpretation . But to my mind they should have put in a H0 before the H1-3 that states You are always responsible for your own safety.

Hi you could try the clowncils website https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500346/city_centre_parking/332/motorcycles

I have a helite tethered vest ( not hi viz) hope it is never needed several of the guys I ride with have similar devices. There is a petition on gov.uk to get the VAT removed from these pieces of kit https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/644555?fbclid=IwAR3PgK1mv04Vy5F5NFnfwIpuGlknOsrLzD3LaUrVr2X4D4EA3IKMg9PVlic

I use either car or Bike for work when required. I am already paying tax and insurance on them so the money I am paid ( a lot less then the government recommended figures ) covers fuel. I use the bike because I can and the car because I need too. Yes it means I may need servicing a little more often and tyres but if you are honest how many bikes do the max milage between annual services.

You should always be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the road. This is often what decides the speed you can ride at.

Hi There is a new petition on the gov website to increase road repair funding. Please sign. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634995

Hi I deliver both IAM and Bikesafe in Manchester Bikesafe though a great start is only one day and whilst it may identify weaknesses and give you some pointers on how to correct them it does not really do a great deal of coaching. The Rospa and IAM course are spread over a number of weeks and hopefully help you establish better habits and hopefully many of these good habits will stick around with you for a good while. Bikesafe is often an introduction to further training. I can't comment on ERS as I have not experienced it directly but anything that help your riding improve and become even more enjoyable is always a good thing.

if you zoom out you will see an earlier picture without the stop line

Think you might need a washer or two of the correct size also check the fit of the swingarm to the frame it should be a snug fit if not you may need to pack this with a washer too If you can post some pictures it will help

As I got older I could no longer ride sports bikes for any length of time. Now I ride a BMW R1250RT Performance is quite good and being a touring bike to riding position is tolerable for my back and neck. I would suggest that you look at replacing the bike rather than making significant changes to the riding position. You don't say what bike you have but for most you would need to move the handle bars and footrests/controls to be more upright, and stable on the bike. You may also benefit from some lower back support.

failing coil?

I have worn glasses for years, I find flexible metal frames best for riding and a close fit to my face.. Issue with Sun visor. you can get a reactive pinlock or reactive glasses not quite as good but better than nothing. Also with some helmets a line of black tape along the top of the visor is helpful