With snow covering various parts of the UK at the moment winter is obviously here and for those of you who are out and about on two wheels (or three) during these cold months then the following selection of products are worth considering:
Motul Motocool Expert – An absolute must in preparing your bike for the winter! Without coolant in your water as temperatures drop below zero the water inside your engine freezes, as it freezes it expands which causes cylinders, crank cases and water pumps to crack leaving you with a very costly bill. Motocool Expert comes pre-mixed ready to pour straight into your radiator and will not freeze unless temperatures drop below -25°C. £5.10 per litre
Tyres – Having the right tyres on your ride is crucial if you want to stay upright. We stock a range of branded tyres suitable for everyone’s budget from Vee Rubber to IRC. Prices start at £27.50. Sizes available are listed below:
100/80-10
120/90-10
130/90-10
120/70-12
110/90-12
120/90-12
130/70-12
110/90-13
130/60-13
140/60-13
130/30-17
If you can’t see the size you require then please call us on 01226 630020 as tyres can be ordered in on a next day service.
Aerospace Batteries – When preparing your bike for the winter months a new battery is often overlooked. After a cold night your engine will be more difficult to start so making sure your battery is in A1 condition is very important if you want to be mobile. We stock a range of batteries shown below starting from £14.90, just check the code on the side of your existing battery and match it to one shown below:
YB4L-B
YTX4L-BS
YTX5L-BS
YB3L-B
YB10L-A2
YB9L-A2
YTX7L-BS
YTX7A-BS
YTX7L-BS
YTX9-BS
YTR4A-BS
YTX14-BS
YTX12-BS
Steev Balaclavas are ideal for keeping that cold winter wind off your face. Available in two different styles both made from 100% cotton.
Steev 2 Eyes Balaclava (Black) £4.34
Steev Ninja Balaclava (Black) £6.84
Steev Gloves – Keeping your hands warm whilst riding makes journeys not only more comfortable but much safer too. If you have numb hands then you lose the feel for your brake levers making riding dangerous in slippy conditions. From leather gloves to textile gloves, waterproof to breathable, Steev has it covered in a range of sizes starting from £20.00.
go-pod scooter and motorcycle covers - If you haven't already heard of go-pod covers then you need to consider one before thinking about any other bike cover on the market. The go-pod is an innovative product comprising of a unique self-contained bag system. The go-pod can be quickly deployed in all kinds of weather and covers your bike in seconds. Available in three different sizes all priced at £39.95 each:
go-pod Scooter+ (50-250cc scooters)
go-pod Sport (250-1400cc sports bikes)
go-pod Tourer (500 - 1100cc midi-touring bikes (inc. luggage bags))
To see the go-pod in action, watch at our demonstration video: