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Feridax adds Spidi Italian clothing brand to be imported by West Midlands distributor

Feridax has added the Italian motorcycle leathers and Dealer preview days clothing brand Spidi to its growing portfolio. The brand Feridax held a series of dealer preview days during mid- joins other high-end names in the Feridax stable, including November, launching its new motorcycle clothing ranges Shoei, Sidi, Caberg, RK Chains and Petronas Lubricants. and providing its trade customers with an exclusive first look Spidi is deeply involved in high-level racing, and sponsors at new 2015 product lines. world-class riders including Andrea Dovizioso in MotoGP. The events took place at Feridax’s Halesowen distribution Feridax’s Mark Ingleby said: “We believe there is plenty base and headquarters, in the West Midlands. Exclusive of consumer aspiration and dealer choice to satisfy the offers, product promotions and point-of-sale materials were demand for this high-quality brand in what promises to be made available to attendees as they viewed the latest Shoei, an improving economic climate. Sidi, Caberg, Spada and Shot products. With a long-term philosophy of high-stocking levels and For trade enquiries, call the Feridax sales team on 01384 pick rates and an ongoing investment in sales technology, 413841, email [email protected] or visit www.feridax.com. Feridax will ensure all dealers will get the best opportunities to maximise sales, through next day delivery and with a Pictured: Spidi is the latest big clothing brand to be snapped up multi-channel mediasupport package.” by Feridax.

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December 2014 05 News All the latest from the trade & industry

Motogear gains Gaerne TrakKing sales soaring Italian-made road racing boots back in the Datatool has announced that sales and installations UK with specialist importer of its TrakKing GPS/GSM monitored tracking systems have hit record numbers. October 2014 saw the most ever units activated in one month and the highest number of dealers installations. TrackKing is a Thatcham-approved tracking system that uses the latest GPS chip set technology and SIM card features. It costs £179 plus installation. For more information, contact Dave Plummer on 07770 303676 or dave.plummer@ datatool.co.uk.

Motogear’s Trevor Hall (L) Ride to Paris with BEN with Gaerne founder Ernesto Gazzola BEN, the automotive industry charity, is taking bookings now for the London-Paris cycle ride. The Motogear has been appointed the new exclusive partner for route covers 240 miles and participants ride through the UK and Ireland for Gaerne road boots. Motogear will the night to reach Paris in just 24 hours. Departure is be the representative for the road and touring collection Friday 5th June 2015, returning on 7th June. The entry (Gaerne also produces cycle and off-road footwear). The fee is just £99 and includes ferry, hotel plus all food and extensive range covers race, touring, city urban, adventure drinks (except on Eurostar). Minimum sponsorship is and Gore-Tex products. The new distribution partnership £1,000. For more information, visit www.ben.org.uk/ will see the complete road and touring range return to the londontoparis24 or contact Bekki Chandler on 01344 UK. 294714. This year Gaerne celebrates its 52nd anniversary, and Ernesto Gazzola, the company’s founder, with his family, still manages the company, based in Coste di Maser, in Treviso, Texa award for ‘smart glasses’ Italy. Gaerne’s road racing heritage can be traced back to Texa won the Innovation Award in the Automotive Wayne Gardner, and in the modern era its boots are worn Tools category at the Auto Trade Expo Show in by leading WSB contender Marco Melandri and BSB front- Dublin, held on 8-9th November. The company was runner Ryuichi Kiyonari. awarded the prize for its prototype augmented reality For more information, contact Motogear on 01536 485 glasses, developed in collaboration with Epson Italia. 484, email [email protected] or visit www.motogear. Texa’s smart glasses allow technicians to view all the co.uk. information needed for repairs projected in front of their eyes while they are working on a vehicle. For further information, contact Texa on 01282 606787 or visit www.texa.co.uk.

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06 December 2014 News All the latest from the trade & industry

New KTMs to feature electronic ‘stability control’ Austrian manufacturer adds Bosch technology to latest Adventure machines

brake evolution NEXT DAY Bosch launched its MSC motorcycle stability control at the delivery end of last year, and it claims the technology can help in as standard two-thirds of the motorcycle accidents that occur in bends due to rider error. KTM is now offering this system in its recently debuted 1290 Super Adventure, as well as the 1190 Adventure and Adventure R. Technically, the MSC system is based on a Bosch ABS, plus an electronic composite brake function. When the rider applies the front or back brake, the system automatically applies the second brake, ensuring that the “best possible” braking force is applied to each wheel. An additional lean- angle sensor measures the actual lean of the motorcycle, allowing the system to instantaneously adjust its electronic braking and acceleration interventions to suit the current :25/'&/$66 riding status. 6863(16,21

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December 2014 07 News All the latest from the trade & industry

Modern hues for Modena Forcefield’s Blade Bright new colours for retro AJS scooters slashed UK sports protection specialist Forcefield Modena scooter importer AJS Motorcycles has introduced three new Body Armour is reducing the price of bright, gleaming colours for the retro Modena 125cc scooter: blue, green its entry-level Blade back protector in and orange. Modena scooters are currently available in 50cc or 125cc an attempt to widen access to body twist-and-go variants and accessories include windscreen, top-box, bore- protection. The recommended retail price up kits and sports exhausts. of the CE Level 2 protector has been cut The 50cc machine carries a recommended retail price of £1,195 and by 15 per cent. For more information, the 125cc is £1,225 – prices include VAT and are subject to on-the-road contact 01933 410818 or visit charges. Healthy trade margins are on offer, says AJS, which has a number www.ForcefieldPerformance.com. of dealer opportunities in select areas. Call 01264 365 103 or visit www. ajsmotorcycles.co.uk.

Putoline bags Kappa New distributor for Italian luggage range Honda income up Honda Motor Co.’s consolidated financial Putoline Distribution has been appointed UK distributor for the Italian results for the fiscal second quarter (to luggage brand Kappa, whose products include hard and soft luggage, top the end of September) reveal net income cases, carriers, waterproof luggage, screens, crash bars, iPhone and sat-nav totalling JPY 141.8bn ($1.3bn), an holders and bike covers, as well as other bike and rider accessories. increase of 17.9 per cent from the same The Kappa hard luggage range consists of two core product lines, period last year. Basic net income per namely the Monokey with nine top cases and Monolock systems with common share for the quarter amounted eight top cases and five side case sets with two fixed boxes for cycles. Also to JPY 78.73 ($0.72), an increase of JPY available for both systems are accessory upgrades such as pillion back 11.94 ($0.11) from the corresponding rests, colour painted covers, lock upgrades, internal fitted bags, elastic period last year. In motorcycle business netting and remote control locking sets. operations, revenue increased 4.9 per cent, Putoline MD John Hayden said: "We are delighted to have secured to JPY 438.3bn ($4bn) from the same Kappa for the UK, the range is extremely large and the quality of Kappa period last year, with operating income is superb, which you would expect as the brand is part of Givi, the world’s totalling JPY 38.1bn ($348m), a decrease leading brand in motorcycle luggage. We will be working alongside Givi of 16.3 per cent from the same period last UK, starting with Motorcycle Live at the NEC.” year. For more information regarding Kappa luggage and accessories, contact Putoline Distribution on 01778 349333 or [email protected]

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nly available via Motorcycle Trader, WMD is offering a free front end set of Brenta pads to bona fide dealers in Oorder to allow them to first handle the packaged Brenta product, and then try it for themselves without any obligation whatsoever to buy. “The attractive packaging, ultra-competitive pricing and braking performance to match the market-leading pads have all combined to make our Brenta sales rocket over the past 12 months,” explains WMD UK sales manager Paul Woodrow. “The repeat sales have been phenomenal, but we know the best way of showing dealers how good the product looks and performs, is to let them see it and try it for themselves, free of charge and without obligation to buy or return.” The offer is for a complete front-end set of Brenta Organic Compound pads for either a single or twin disc setup as listed at www.brenta.co.uk. Simply email [email protected] giving the motorcycle model details, plus your company name, address and telephone number, or complete the contact form at www.brenta.co.uk providing the motorcycle details as the ‘query’. Pads will only be sent to bona fide UK motorcycle dealer business addresses.

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December 2014 09 News All the latest from the trade & industry

Power to the purple "We are blown away by the generosity and support from Mortons employees raise funds for charity our friends in Mortons,” commented Wheeler and Leak in a joint statement, “and we’re so impressed by the lengths the Three years ago, Mortons Media employees Malcolm purple people went to. That money will be a massive help Wheeler and Nikita Leak introduced ‘Purple Day’ to their to the Lymphoma Association, an organisation that we have workplace to raise funds for the Lymphoma Association. both benefited from.” Both were personally motivated; Wheeler is in remission Pictured (L-R): Nathaniel Moody (competition winner), Bruce, with lymphoma, and Leak’s father died from the condition. Glynis (kneeling), Nikita Leak, Malcolm Wheeler (purple hair), Each purple day, participants come to work adorned with as Tania, Lynn, Lee and Catherine. much purple as possible. So far this year, the initiative has raised £1,125. Mortons CEO Ian Fisher helped by pledging £5 for each employee wearing something purple, and with over 100 people getting involved, it has cost him £500 and counting. As part of the fundraising, a contest was run among employees to be “as purple as you dare”. The prize, donated by a Mortons advertiser, was a narrow boat holiday, and was won by employee Nathaniel Moody.

Proven formula: An unexpected guest turned heads at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, held over the weekend of 18-19th October – none other than four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel. The Red Bull Racing, and soon to be Ferrari, driver made an unannounced stop at the show to bid on items in the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale.

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December 2014 11 News All the latest from the trade & industry NEWS: BUSINESS & FINANCE

New pensions It’s a criminal offence for employers Surveillance camera legislation not to pay someone the NMW, or use rules to falsify payment records, and the The government has published the government has a number of measures The Information Commissioner’s Taxation of Pensions Bill which in place to tackle employers that Office (ICO) has warned operators will change the tax rules to allow break the law in this respect. As well that surveillance cameras must only be individuals aged 55 and above to as being publicly named and shamed, used as a necessary and proportionate access their defined contribution employers that fail to pay their workers response to a real problem. pension from April next year. As part the correct amount also face new The warning follows publication of of the bill the government is proposing penalties of up to £20,000. most an updated CCTV code of practice. to change the rules on taking pensions employers use their payroll records as The update includes a look at the as a lump sum. proof. All records have to be kept for data protection requirements placed Under the new tax rules, three years. on operators of new and emerging individuals will have the flexibility of For further information https:// surveillance technologies, including taking a series of lump sums from their www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage drones and body-worn video cameras. pension fund, with 25 per cent of each The updated code explains how payment tax free and 75 per cent taxed Pension auto- CCTV and other forms of camera at their marginal rate, without having enrolment deadlines surveillance can be used to process to enter into a drawdown policy. information. The guidance explains the From April 2015, individuals will 28,000 businesses have now been issues that operators should consider have the freedom to pass on their enrolled in automatic workplace before installing such surveillance unused defined contribution pension pensions since the scheme began two technology. to any nominated beneficiary when years ago, but with the deadlines for More information at: http://bit. they die, rather than paying the 55 per businesses employing fewer than 50 ly/1w8g6Ik. cent tax charge which currently applies now on the horizon, millions more to pensions passed on at death. must prepare. Consumers gain new Further details can be found at Businesses with 30-49 employees refund rights https://www.gov.uk/government/ must be ready for their automatic publications/draft-legislation-the- enrolment staging dates of August- Effective October 2014, consumers taxation-of-pensions-bill October 2015, while those with fewer gained greater powers to challenge than 30 employees will begin staging traders and seek refunds where they National minimum as early as June 2015 if selected by the have been bullied or misled into wage: new rates regulator for the early staging trial run; buying services or goods they neither otherwise November 2015-2017. need nor want. The National Minimum Wage However, the Pensions Regulator The new rights introduce a new (NMW) hourly rate increased on the estimates that as many as 20 per cent 90-day period for consumers to 1st October 2014. Employers have of small employers and almost half break a contract. Beyond this period a lawful duty to comply with the set of micro-employers are unaware of consumers will still be able to get a minimum levels, or risk facing hefty their staging dates. Many assume their discount on the price paid, as much as fines. staging date is based solely on their 100 per cent depending on the actions The new rates are as follows: current number of employees rather of the trader; a right to damages for • Aged 21 and over - £6.50 than those recorded in April 2012 via any additional losses or stress suffered • Aged between 18 and 20 - £5.13 their PAYE number. as a result of the actions of the trader; • Aged under 18 - £3.79 Apprentices Staging dates can be determined by and a new right to take personal action - £2.73 (Aged 16-18 and those aged entering PAYE references into a tool through the civil court for misleading • 19 or over who are in their first year. provided by the Pensions Regulator or aggressive demands for payment. All other apprentices are entitled to More information is available at Guidance is available at http://bit. NMW for their age band) http://tinyurl.com/pecebyp. ly/Vot8Cw

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DecemberNovember 2014 13 New products

Skidmarx Bodywork for Yamaha MT-07

Skidmarx has introduced a range of six accessories for Yamaha’s MT-07: three fly-screens, a headlight protector, sports belly-pan and rear hugger. The screens are made in the UK from tough 3mm acrylic and attach, using four bolts, above the headlight. The headlight protector is also made from acrylic and uses Dual Lock fixing pads. The belly-pan and hugger are made from GRP or carbon, with a gel-coat finish in black, red, blue or white.

Cost: From £79.95 (screen); £19.99 (headlight protector); £79.95 (belly-pan, hugger); £139.95 (carbon hugger) Contact: 01305 780808 www.skidmarx.co.uk

Magura HC3 master cylinder

The new HC3 master cylinder features Magura's patented Hard Core Technology (HCT), said to reduce internal friction and improve brake performance and feel. It is compatible with most hydraulic motorcycle braking systems, including ABS systems. It has a 90-degree full-radial design and three-way adjustable lever ratio. Supplied with an external reservoir and mounting bracket – both clamp and bolts are titanium. Available in 12, 15 and 18mm variants.

Cost: £589.92 Contact: 013O6 885111 www.venhill.co.uk

14 December 2014 New products

Kroon Bicycle lubricants

Putoline Distribution has launched the Kroon range of Dutch bicycle oils and maintenance products. The company aims to supply the many motorcycle dealerships that also sell bicycles. The range consists of chain lubes, polish oils, degreasers, washing agents, and wax polishes, including “environmentally friendly” pump-action aerosols and bio-degradable products.

Cost: £Various Contact: 01778 349333 www.putoline.co.uk

December 2014 15 New products

Burly Brat seat for H-D Sportster

Narrow and compact, the Burly Brat seats were inspired by the Japanese take on custom Sportsters. Available in solo or two-up in a hand-sewn, ribbed or diamond pattern using a high-density foam, they use a thick fibreglass pan. Made in the USA, the Burly Brat is a bolt-on product suitable for 1996-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters.

Cost: £163.44 (solo), £251.78 (two-up) Contact: 0161 337 4390 www.mageurope.eu

Metzeler RaceTec RR

The RaceTec RR was developed by Metzeler in road races including the Isle of Man TT, NW200 and Metzeler Ulster GP. It is available in three compounds: K1, K2 and K3, replacing the outgoing RaceTec Interact. The softer K1 and K2 are designed for the track, whereas the K3 offers increased mileage for the road. The bi-compound rear RaceTec RR has been designed to give excellent grip through corners as well as reliable stability at high speeds. Available from January 2015.

Cost: £Phone Contact: [email protected] www.metzeler.com

LeoVince Exhaust for Yamaha MT-07/09

LeoVince has engineered its ‘under-body’ exhaust for Yamaha’s MT-07 and MT-09 models. This system has an oblong shape with a tapered carbon-fibre end-cap. The compact silencer directs exhaust gases and heat away from the rear tyre. The system, manufactured from stainless steel, comprises header pipes, flanges, colletts and mounting kits, and the claimed weight saving over the OE system is almost 3kg. E-marked and supplied with removable baffles.

Cost: £532.50 {MT-07 system); £665 (MT-09 system) Contact: 0845 094 1934 www.leovince.co.uk

16 December 2014 New products

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December 2014 17 New products

Wiseco Pistons kits

Wiseco piston kits for road bikes are now available in the UK for models as old as the 1965 Honda CB450 and as new as the 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1. Many of the pistons come in oversized as well as standard sizes. All Wiseco pistons are forged in-house in the USA – a method that the firm says provides the best possible strength-to-weight ratio, as well as minimal friction and maximum horsepower.

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Forcefield Contakt shorts

Forcefield’s Contakt shorts have an eight-panel construction, with CE-approved armour and a Coolmax Silver anti- bacterial chamois pad for comfort. The removable armour is 9mm-thick and offers multi-directional flexibility, allowing it to contort to the rider’s shape. The short material has a seamless construction, four-way stretch properties, and is equipped with silicone leg grippers – machine-washable (with armour removed). Available in sizes XS-XL.

Cost: £Phone Contact: 01933 410818 www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com

Roland Sands Riot jacket

This new women’s jacket from Roland Sands is made from 0.8-0.9mm-thick cowhide. It has a ‘shorty’ snap collar, offset zipper and front zip pockets. The fit is sporty, with pre-curved sleeves, dropped back length and relaxed collar opening. There is an interior chest pocket, and armour can be accommodated in the shoulder, elbow and back.

Cost: £475 Contact: 0870 122 0214 www.dpc-distribution.com

18 December 2014 New products

ProClean ProDecal adhesive remover

ProClean’s ProDecal adhesive remover is designed to quickly lift the residue left on surfaces after the removal of decals, graphics or stickers, such as those applied to motocross machines. It is CFC-free and, according to the manufacturer, will not harm paint or plastic – and may be used on any surface type.

Cost: £7.49 Contact: 01305 236325 www.pro-clean-uk.com

Malossi Cylinder kit for Vespa Primavera/Sprint

Malossi’s 182cc cylinder kit is designed to appeal to owners of the new three-valve Vespa Primavera and Sprint 125 who are looking to boost performance. The kit is manufactured from aluminium and uses hardened and tempered silicon and a silicon-carbide coated liner. The cylinder is supplied with matched piston kit and Force Master 2 ECU to handle the fuel-injection duties, allowing custom-mapping to suit the rider’s requirements. Scorpion Cost: £572.60 Exhausts for Yamaha MT-07/09 Contact: 0115 946 2991 www.ve-trade.com Scorpion claims that its full system for Yamaha’s MT-07 requires no fuelling adjustments, and that it offers a 50 per cent weight saving compared to the OE exhaust. The tapered Serket silencer is available in brushed stainless steel, carbon fibre or titanium. For the MT-09, Scorpion offers a slip-on connecting pipe and silencer, or alternatively a full factory- developed replacement system and silencer.

Cost: From £499 (MT-07 full system); from £299 (MT-09 silencer); from £599 (MT-09 full system) Contact: 01773 744123 www.scorpion-exhausts.com

December 2014 19 New products

Malossi Twin dampers

Designed for maxi scooter, these Malossi dampers are now available with the Piaggio MP3 and Gilera Fuoco – as well as a long list of existing applications. This is Malossi’s premier range, and the firm claims these dampers improve performance and comfort. They available for most popular maxi scooters from Aprilia, Derbi, Honda, Kymco, Malaguti, MBK, Piaggio, Vespa, and Yamaha.

Cost: £281.74 Contact: 0115 946 2991 www.ve-trade.com

Rock Oil Iced Kool

Iced Kool is a new, biodegradable, silicate- and phosphate- free engine coolant from Rock Oil. According to Rock, it “reduces operating temperatures and offers complete protection for the engine and cooling system.” Iced Kool is premixed with de-ionized water ready for immediate use. Available in one-litre size.

Cost: £Phone Contact: 01925 636191 www.rockoil.com

WMD Cam timing belts for Ducati

WMD has expanded its range of cam timing belts to cater for a wide range of Ducati models. The belts are manufactured in Italy to OE specifications, yet offer cost savings over their OE equivalent. They have a moulded cog design with tough, self-lubricating fabric for abrasion- resistance. According to WMD, the belts are “extremely durable”. Trade discounts apply.

Cost: From £17.50 Contact: 01273 595746 www.wmd-online.com

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MCT: How have you made use of the extra capacity? AJ: It afforded us the space to open our screen-print shop, where we print T-shirts and all manner of garments for the trade, as well as our own range of designs. We also offer embroidery, and in June 2013 we developed the upper floors of the building and opened a retail store, café and classic motorcycle restoration workshop.

Rotherham-based Motografix produces tank-pads, badges and MCT: That sounds exciting. decals in a huge range of unique and highly creative designs. How’s it going so far? Trader speaks to founder and designer-in-chief Mark Jarvis AJ: Still in its infancy, the Moto Demon Speed shop is proving a popular destination and hang-out for t began as a hobby for Mark Jarvis at the time. the local bikers from an approximate – he had an artistic background It quickly became clear that [our radius of 40 miles. The shop has its Iand liked the idea of designing products were] just what was needed, own large car park for 150-plus bikes, bike-related graphics. It was just for and now Motografix has a tank-pad and our Thursday night ‘bike nights’ fun at first, but soon bloomed into a design for the vast majority of bikes are very well supported. The shop sells flourishing business. Motografix now on the road today, as well as front and Motografix products, Fox and Metal produces hundreds of eye-catching rear panel, fender, yoke and gas-cap Mulisha clothing, Putoline oils, R&G, products to liven-up and personalise its protectors. Buff, Muc-Off, casual clothing, as well customers’ motorcycles. The business We are constantly moving forward, as consumables such as plugs, batteries, has a strong and loyal bike community developing new products for new and bulbs, etc. following, and has recently opened a old models, adding items on a weekly retail store and café where customers basis to the already massive range. MCT: How are the can socialise as well as shop. It’s time business and its products to find out more from the man who MCT: Who is involved in the advertised? made it happen… business? AJ: Motografix products have a global MJ: Motografix is still a relatively distributor network that maintains Motorcycle Trader: Tell us small operation with a dedicated our presence in all market places. Our a little about the history team of seven staff, made up of family websites, along with our eBay and of the company and how it and friends, all with the same ethos Amazon shops, generate good one-to- has evolved? to make the best product available. one sales, while Facebook and Twitter Mark Jarvis: We began Motografix Throughout the whole production have also been useful tools to get the in 1997 as more or less a cottage/ process, there is always at least one pair message out there. hobby business, making domed of eyes on the product, maintaining resin badge work for industry. With the quality all along the way. MCT: Does supply always my lifelong interest in all things meet demand? motorcycling, combined with my Fine MCT: Where are you based? AJ: Here in the UK, I opted to sell Art and Design background, I quickly AJ: After a few years in Doncaster, direct to dealers. This offers everyone, identified an opening in the market we moved a few miles west to a much from franchised businesses to the for high-quality, bike-specific-designed larger premises in Rotherham. That small independents, the best possible tank protectors – rather than the was just over 10 years. margins. There are never any stocking horrors that were in the market place issues because our clients are buying

22 December 2014 Company profile Motografix direct from source; if the item they and after a quick inspection, if there one-third smaller than ours, and the want isn’t on the shelf here, it will be is a legitimate fault, a replacement is design was printed in an extremely made the same day of the order and sent FOC without quibble. Due to low-resolution format… it was obvious sent the following day. our strict quality control, this is a very the image had been robbed as a screen rare event. shot from the internet. MCT: What are the brand’s most important unique MCT: What is the biggest MCT: Do you have selling points? challenge the business a minimum order AJ: Our products are 100 per cent faces? requirement? made in England. We never have and AJ: The biggest problem we have AJ: No, there are no minimum orders never will let anyone else be involved faced over the years is a proliferation for dealers, although the margins with our production process. Also, of counterfeit copies of our products, increase with the order size. Supply is Motografix can offer a bespoke design appearing on sites such as eBay, and never an issue, as you are buying direct service for dealers and their customers, emanating from the Far East. These from Motografix. making one-off, personalised tank- blatantly use our trade name, designs pads or specialised badges, etc. and even stock codes. It is a constant For more information about battle, removing these from eBay via Motografix, call 01709 835607 MCT: Are your products the Vero system. We recently had one (8:30am-3:30pm Monday- guaranteed? such item posted to us by an unhappy Friday), email mark@motografix. AJ: Yes, Motografix products all have buyer, complaining of the quality, and com or visit the website www. our quality guarantee. If a customer we had to politely tell him it wasn’t motografix.com. The new shop is has any issues with a product, we made by us, even though it bore our on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ simply ask for the item to be returned name. It was interesting to see one of motodemonspeedshop. or an image of the product emailed, these copies close up – it was at least

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December 2014 23 Sector profile Winter base layers

As the temperature plummets and winter proper arrives, Trader showcases a selection of the best motorcycling-specific base layers currently available in the UK

o matter how good your outer kit, keeping warm on Na motorcycle in the worst winter conditions requires an extra layer. It’s the layer that sits directly on the skin that matters most. Regular cotton clothing is OK in normal weather but doesn’t cut the mustard for winter. A purpose-made base layer ups the ante by adding insulation and trapping heat while allowing the skin CF2 balaclava CF2 inner gloves to breathe. The technical fabrics from which these garments are made also provide an extra seal against wind-chill and stop draughts that often creep in around hems and zips. Suffice to say, good-quality under-layers are the key to keeping warm and comfortable during Britain’s dreaded cold season. The following snapshot gives an at-a-glance view of some of the most popular and comprehensive base-layer ranges from some of the UK’s most respected clothing brands.

Spada Chill Factor 2

The garments in Spada’s Chill Factor 2 (CF2) are made from 100 per cent CF2 long-sleeve top polyester, with a windproof membrane and fleece lining. They are described CF2 trousers as “breathable, lightweight, flexible and thermal”. Available in men’s and women’s sizes. The range includes long-sleeve top (£29.95); short- sleeve top (£24.95); under-trousers (£26.95); balaclava (£9.95); body shield (£11.95); boot liner (£11.95); inner gloves (£9.95); and neck guard (£8.95). www.spadaclothing.co.uk CF2 neck guard CF2 boot liner

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Oxford Products Chillout

Oxford Products has been making base layers for many years now, and the latest incarnation of the Chillout range provides head-to-toe coverage. The Chillout gloves garments are described as providing “an extremely effective mid-layer barrier against wind-chill, retaining warmth through thermal insulation.” The line-up comprises Multi-Sport Chillout shirt jacket (£69.99); shirt (£54.99); trousers (£44.99); gloves (£16.99); socks (£16.99); turtleneck (£19.99); balaclava (£19.99); and neck tube (£14.99). www.oxprod.com

Chillout neck tube Chillout Multi-Sport jacket

Chillout balaclava

Chillout turtleneck Chillout trousers Chillout socks

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Oxford Products Warm Dry

Oxford’s new Warm Dry range is designed for particularly cold conditions, in which its Chillout layers may not suffice. The Warm Dry garments are thermal base layers, available in men’s and women’s sizes; the range includes long-sleeve top (£29.99); short-sleeve top (£29.99); Warm Dry women’s long-sleeve trousers (£29.99); neck-tube (£9.99); balaclava (£12.99); and one-piece (£59.99). www.oxprod.com

Warm Dry men’s long-sleeve Wam Dry men’s one-piece Warm Dry men’s trousers

Eskeez Base layers

Eskeez thermal base layers clothing are designed to wear underneath outer layers, and are said to provide “excellent wicking and superb comfort”. The garments are made from fabric with four-way stretch properties, allowing unrestricted movement, worn next to the skin. The range includes top (£45.99), leggings (£45.99), beanie Top has roll neck Close-fitting men’s top (£9.50) and socks (£12.50). www.eskeez.co.uk

Top and leggings are available in men’s and women’s sizes

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ARMR Moto Windguard

ARMR Moto’s Windguard range comprises windproof, breathable under-garments, designed for autumn and winter use. The jersey and trousers (£29.99 each) are constructed using a fleece- backed, windproof fabric; available in sizes S–XXL. The range also includes a balaclava (£4.99) and neck guard (£16). www.armr-moto.com

Windguard jersey

Windguard trousers

Knox Cold Killers

Knox states that its windproof clothing is designed “as much for comfort as for its technical properties”. The inner fabric Gloves is velboa, a soft shell and Women’s Sport top herringbone for extra warmth and luxury feel. A 10k/10k membrane is sandwiched between the fabrics to provide a barrier against the wind and cold. The collection comprises two styles of wind-proof neck tubes, balaclava, inner gloves Maxi tube Hothood balaclava and socks, and also includes two different styles of jacket, in men’s and women’s sizes. Prices start from £19.99. www.planet-knox.com

Windbuddy jacket Sock Sport pants

December 2014 27 Company profile Getech

MOT testing is a complex business – but one that the specialists at Getech fully understand. The Yorkshire-based company makes, supplies and services the full gamut of test equipment. Trader finds out more…

he ‘GE’ of Getech stands for has expanded to include automatic MCT: Where is the company ‘garage equipment’. This West brake testing equipment, headlight based and which areas does TYorkshire company offers testing equipment and more. it supply? everything a motorcycle workshop Within the motorcycle sector, our AH: The company operates as a needs, and specialises in MOT own range of branded products is fairly manufacturer supplying our own testing apparatus motorcycles as well limited but we approach this market brand and selected other brands as four-wheeled vehicles, small and as engineers rather than motorcyclists, nationwide. We have a head office large. Getech is not only a supplier supplying MOT inspection equipment in Leeds and a warehousing facility but a manufacturer too; it produces and complete bay projects to all levels just of the M62 near Bradford, its own-brand products, and offers of garage across the entire UK. We are which offers excellent links to the full installation and servicing – with perhaps positioned better than most surrounding motorway network. nationwide coverage. Here, Trader to be able to offer the best technical We employ service and installation speaks to Getech director Ashley advice on the specifics of garage staff who are tasked with Hance. equipment. maintaining our equipment across Beyond MOT bay equipment, we the entire UK. Motorcycle Trader: Tell us manufacture under our own brand Since two of the three directors a little about the history of name. We also supply other equipment are qualified in both mechanical Getech and how the company into the servicing and repair sector – and design engineering, we designed has evolved. but only those product [areas] where our products to be ultra-reliable to Ashley Hance: Getech was we can guarantee complete customer eliminate unplanned breakdowns founded in 2007 as a garage satisfaction. As a result, we avoid the where possible. However, we have not equipment company, initially just supply of some products, such as lost sight of the fact we are dealing with our own range of Vosa-approved diagnostic equipment, and source only with mechanical equipment, which roller brake testers. Initially, these were within Europe to prevent quality issues has the potential for unplanned developed for both motorcycle and car as far as is possible. breakdowns. These unplanned service- applications but over time our range related issues are dealt with by means

28 December 2014 Company profile Getech of strategically placed teams with a MCT: Is there a programme be opting for a managed project further fall-back facility permanently of development for new introduction, we tend to run located at our head office. The products? require payments in line with combination of local engineers and AH: Development programmes project milestones. the geographic positions they occupy are raised when new market ensures we can deal with issues in a opportunities or regulation changes MCT: Does supply always timely fashion. arise. meet demand? AH: As a manufacturer, we tend MCT: Which are your key MCT: What sets apart Getech to have our own products in our brands? from the competition? stock at all times so that we can AH: We have our own range of AH: We are experts in the quickly react to any immediate branded garage equipment under delivery of MOT bay products requirements, but of course we are the Getech name, and within this and projects. We offer a facility manufacturing on scheduled lead range we primarily design and to dealers whereby they can times within Europe, so it takes manufacture MOT equipment. entirely outsource a project to careful management to avoid a Some other selected manufacturers our manufacturing expertise or situation where demand outstrips are used where we do not see the simply purchase the equipment supply. benefit in the design of our own upon a drop dead date to avoid the version of the product. requirement for any stock to be MCT: How are your products held, as we usually have our own advertised? MCT: What determines the brand equipment available from AH: We tend to do little choice of brands? stock. advertising in media publications, AH: The brands we supply have as the majority of our work comes been selected purely for the quality MCT: What are the margins from recommendations achieved and reliability they offer our offered to dealers? from previous customers. Since we customers. AH: Dealer margins are very much are primarily set up to deal directly dictated by the dealers themselves. with end-users on six to eight-week MCT: What are the unique In situations where multiple items lead-time projects, our advertising selling points? of equipment are required – for is geared towards raising awareness AH: A unique feature of Getech instance, as part of an MOT bay of the brand and some specific garage equipment is our 5 year – most dealers opt to pass the products. Our limited existing warranty as well as our expertise as entire project over to us, which is dealer network benefit from manufacturers rather than agents. our preference too, as this means association with an established, that every project falls within the brand of good reputation. MCT: At which sectors of the same office for the entire project. market are your products Where single items of equipment MCT: Do you make use of primarily aimed? are required as supply-only, a more e-marketing and social AH: Our products are aimed attractive margin is offered. media? at end-user garage workshops, AH: We tend not to use social especially those with an MOT MCT: Are there minimum media as a marketing tool, facility. We deal directly with stocking requirements? although we do have our own sole traders through to multi-site AH: No. We attempt to always Facebook and Twitter accounts. We franchises. have coverage on our own have found from experience that in products. this sector social media has limited MCT: What’s new for 2015? benefit other than to offer a means AH: We have no plans at this MCT: What are the delivery to expand upon the applications stage for new products, though our terms? where our products may be used. developments are largely driven by AH: This is a little dependant regulation changes. on the type of product or project The Getech office can be contacted being supplied. For standalone on 0844 800 9785 – where at least items, payment is normally one director is always available during required prior to shipment, but office hours – and the company’s for those customers who might website is www.getech.org.uk.

December 2014 29 Event Dirt Bike Show review

The 2014 International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park closed its doors on Sunday, 2nd November, having seen attendance figures show another increase over the previous year. The organiser Mortons Media was thrilled, describing the event as vibrant and entertaining, and confirming it will return to Stoneleigh Park in 2015 with another four-day exhibition, from Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November

or the number crunchers, the the show. Honda’s impressive, purpose- first-time membership to allow them show statistics paint a healthy built stand certainly created a ‘we to explore the many levels of off-road Fpicture for the annual off- mean business’ statement and Suzuki riding sporting activity currently on road exhibition, with a 1.4 per cent made good use of its involvement at offer. growth in visitor attendance – on top Stoneleigh Park by coinciding an off- The show attracted big-name riders of a substantial increase in 2013 - road dealer meeting with the opening and celebs alike – including comedian increased exhibitor presence in terms day. Ross Noble, an enthusiastic off-road of stand numbers and support from A full complement of sporting fan; meanwhile, top teams announced the major players in the industry, association bodies such as the ACU, their latest rider signings for 2015. A with top management from the UK AMCA, BSMA, MCF, ORM UK number of first-look product launches corporations putting in appearances, and the TRF ensured that riders of all were in evidence around the Stoneleigh and exceptional interest from trade disciplines and abilities could either Park halls, and media from BBC visitors looking to conduct business at renew their riding licences or take out television and radio, as well as various

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film crews and global magazines all descended on the exhibition, which remains the largest off-road show in Europe. From the moment the doors opened at 9.30am on Thursday 30th October, it was clear that the show’s 2014 edition was on the right track. Thousands of families and friends took advantage of the innovative budget- friendly half-price admission and once inside, the atmosphere buzzed with activity. The bargain-hunters foraged en masse in the retail hall and the majority of stand-holders reported excellent business. Aside from shopping, entertainment included kids’ activities, live action from the Extreme gratifying to see that on most days the MANUFACTURER MTB Show, hall four Flat Track, Inch halls were busy right up until close of ROUND-UP Perfect Trials performances, Wall of play. Death and MiniBike Supercross. “We were blown away with the ARMITT LEISURE A few issues raised after the 2013 number of people who were happy SUPPLIES show, such as lengthy queues out to spend a little time completing our www.ajpmotos.co.uk the front, due to too few ticket sales visitor surveys and we do take feedback UK distributor for Portuguese brand booths and lack of PA announcements, into consideration. No matter how AJP Motors. Its bikes are designed to were taken on board and corrected for good a show is, there is always room be simple, rider-friendly and robust, the 2014 event. The organising team for improvement and the planning capable of basic home maintenance by at Mortons says it will continue to starts now for the 2015 International the most inexperienced of owners. All listen to feedback and address any real Dirt Bike Show.” AJP bikes are offered with a two-year concerns. Visit www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk for warranty. Summing up the 2014 event, event news and pictures. If you missed organiser Nick Mowbray said: “The the 2014 International Dirt Bike BETA UK overwhelming feedback from visitors Show, here’s a brief run-down of the www.beta-uk.com and exhibitors is that the show trade stands; Italian company established some 110 delivered on its promise, providing years ago and producing trials, enduro something for the whole family. It was and trail bikes.

GAS GAS MOTOS www.gasgasuk.com New bikes on display included a selection of 2015 trials models including new kids Pro 80 racing model and refined 2015 Pro trials models. UK importer for trials accessory brand S3 and MOTS trials clothing.

GAS GAS ENDURO MOTORCYCLES www.gasgasmotorcycles.co.uk

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HONDA (UK) MECATECNO UK LTD TM UK www.honda.co.uk www.jimsandiford.co.uk www.tmukonline.net The impressive purpose-built Honda Established for three years now in TM UK launched its 2015 range stand showcased the entire CRF the UK and with further new models of motorcycles for the disciplines of range, including the recently launched being introduced for 2015, Mecatecno motocross, enduro and supermotard, and new-for-2015 CRF250R and its UK Ltd is looking for dealer outlets available in both 2-stroke and 4-stroke bigger brother and flagship model, in certain areas. Manufactured in engine variants. Designed, engineered the updated CRF450R. A range of Barcelona and fully CE “A” Star and hand assembled in Italy, TM special-edition CRF machines were approved, there are models suitable for Racing produces high-spec race also on display alongside the new 2015 youngsters aged two and over and all machines in near stock production versions of the Montesa Honda Cota with a full manufacturer’s warranty (12 trim. 4RT trials machines – the 4RT260 months on the small models and two and the Cota 4RT Factory. years on the new T14). YAMAHA MOTOR UK LTD www.yamaha-motor.co.uk HUSQVARNA OSET BIKES Yamaha developed the first generation MOTORCYCLES www.osetbikes.com of YZ-F 4-stroke bikes in the late www.husqvarna-motorcycles. Manufacturer of electric off-road 1990s and they’re still making com bikes for children aged two to 12. they’re mark in 2015, but it’s the Back for the first time since the KTM Established in 2005, OSET Bikes is manufacturer’s YZ 2-stroke models takeover, Husqvarna displayed a mix UK based and exports to 25 countries. that continue to be an integral part of of its 2015 model line-up of MX, Ideal introduction to two wheeled the company’s comprehensive dirt bike enduro and new supermoto machines, sport, teaching balance, throttle line up and the show was the perfect as well as examples from the Husky control and technique and ideal to platform from which to launch the Style (clothing) and Husky Power use in the garden, down the woods new YZ 2-stroke models. (performance parts) ranges. or within competition. Electric trials bikes are perfect for children as no hot THE LUBE LINE KAWASAKI MOTORS UK parts means little ones won’t get burnt, www.kawasaki.co.uk speed limited for parental control and Off-road lubricants specialists Putoline Kawasaki announced its new Team safety and no oil so simply transport in and Rock Oil are firm Dirt Bike Green Riders Club which includes the car boot. Show supporters and both companies exclusive Team Green training days showed their commitment to the dirt for 2015 plus a raft of other unique SHERCO biking scene by returning to the 2014 Kawasaki benefits. The stand bristled www.mrsltd.co.uk event with new-for-2015 products and with championship-winning bikes, Sherco UK importers Malcolm race support packages. as well as the full KX, KXF and KLX Rathmell Sport had all their 2015 www.putoline.co.uk range. trials and enduro bikes on display. www.rockoil.co.uk

KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLE SUZUKI GB PLC TYRE TALK UK www.suzuki-gb.co.uk www.ktm.com The 2015 Suzuki motocross range New at the show was the Freeride E made its exhibition debut at the Show, DUNLOP electric off-roader which attracted with the all-new RM-Z450 headlining www.dunlopmotorcycle.co.uk a great deal of interest together fresh from its Moto Magazine shoot- The tyre manufacturer highlighted its with a selection of KTM factory out victory. The RM-Z450 and latest motocross products including race machines and the 2015 range 250 range benefit from continuous the Geomax with its Progressive of motocross, SX and enduro EXC competitive development and for Cornering Block Technology (PCBT), machines. 2015, the RM-Z450 features Showa Multiple Block Distribution (MBD) SFF TAC Air Forks as standard, a host and Carcass Tension Control System of performance-enhancing engine (CTCS) properties – all of which are updates and a new Holeshot Assist new for 2014. launch control system.

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MICHELIN TYRE PLC www.moto.michelin.co.uk From trials to the desert, and all conditions in between, the Michelin experts were on hand to help visitors and also supported the hugely popular daily Michelin tyre challenge.

BEST OF THE REST ADVENTURE SPEC www.adventure-spec.com UK distributor of specialist off-road products including Klim, Goldentyre, Giant Loop, Vision X, Powerlet, Pivot Pegz, ADV Tank, Camel Tank, Dirt Tricks, F2R, ICO Racing, IMS and to self-capture and share stunning, upgrades. Full range of products were Adventure-Spec brand products. The professional quality content of their on display from the RXF front fork distributor is currently looking for UK favourite experiences. and TTX 44 rear shock, to the STX dealers. 85cc shock and fork cartridge kit as LEATT well as a steering damper range, classic APICO www.apico.co.uk and modern twinshock suspension and www.apico.co.uk The new Leatt GPX helmet was EVO shocks. A trademark of Vesty UK Ltd, Apico available for public viewing for the first is one of the UK’s largest and long time with its ground breaking turbine O’NEAL EUROPE established distributors of off-road technology. www.oneal-europe.com products such as Arai, ANSR, Dragon, O’Neal displayed its 2015 motocross Polisport, Pro Taper, Leatt, Hinson, LEXHAM INSURANCE apparel, protective equipment and Boyesen, Twin Air, Hebo, Forma and www.lexhaminsurance.co.uk accessories covering entry-level to top- Vertex, to name a few of the 60 plus The specialist broker was at the show of-the-range products. brands managed by the company. to provide information on its new bespoke policy for private vans used to TALON ENGINEERING CI SPORT transport on and off-road motorcycles. www.talon-eng.co.uk www.cisport.co.uk Talon products are designed and One of the UK’s leading off-road MADISON manufactured in England. The Talon distributors with brands including www.madison.co.uk hub was the first such product to Alpinestars, Renthal, Troy Lee Designs The newest kit from Thor was on appear on the market and Talon helmets, clothing and protection, display alongside braces and pads from returned to the show to share its plans Oakley, Seven clothing, Scorpion Asterisk, high performance gloves and for later in the season. helmets, Cycra plastics, DEP pipes, accessories from Mechanix Wear and Barkbuster hand guards, Rekluse auto the latest line of bags from Ogio. VALKE LTD clutches, Talon wheels, TMV MX www.campingtrailer.co.uk products. MCE INSURANCE New and innovative, the Valke www.mcebikes.com SylvanSport ‘GO’ Adventure Camping GOPRO One of the few insurance companies Trailer is a multifunctional camping www.madison.co.uk in the market to offer specialist theft trailer and was on display for the first GoPro’s latest product, the Hero 4 was insurance for motocross, trials, enduro time at the Show. The GO will easily launched at the show. The camera has and kids bikes. trailer two full-size motocross bikes, or powerful new features such as 4K30, one ATV and it can be converted into 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video capture MH Racing an open-topped utility trailer capable (black edition) and built-in touch www.mhracing.com of turning a small car into a pickup display convenience (silver edition), to Latest products from Ohlins, which truck. make it easier than ever for consumers include many design and performance

December 2014 33 Column MCIA

Association Voice Raring to ride in 2015

It’s been a hectic month for the MCIA, but that hasn’t dampened Stevie Muir’s eagerness to look ahead to the key campaigning events and objectives for next year

ovember has been a thrilling With greater volume comes better the direction of Get On’s new website. month here at MCIA rider safety; international data shows If you haven’t checked it out yourself NHQ. We’re still buzzing the percentage of rider accidents is yet, you can do so at www.geton. after Motorcycle Live, where some dramatically reduced in countries with co.uk. The site now features all MCIA tremendously exciting new models higher levels of PTW use. members and their products. The next enjoyed their UK debut. Indeed, it The six themes include user phase of practical delivery for Get On was love at first sight for many, and awareness, driver and rider education, has begun with attendance at the first manufactures are optimistic that developing incentives to commute on of a series of non-motorcycling events. these passionate first impressions will a PTW and greater engagement with The team took a scooter and a geared translate into strong sales in 2015. cycling groups. The overall aim is to bike to the NEC’s ‘Skills Show’, which December looks set to be show motorcycles are not a problem attracted 75,000 young people looking equally busy for the MCIA, with but a solution for 21st-century road for careers advice. the introduction of the Association’s planners. “This was a great fit for Get On, new Motorcycle Safety and Policy helping to bring the benefits of Framework, which members heard Local lobbying motorcycling to a younger audience,” about first at last month’s annual The Motorcycle Safety and Policy explained Skills Show stand manager conference. The proposals will Framework is a collaboration between Ross Stephenson. “This age group are be launched for consultation at a the MCIA and the Association of often looking to get straight into a car parliamentary reception on 8th Chief Police Officers. “This is not – but we talked to many guys and girls December, hosted by Wycombe a short-term fix, but a long-term who really got the fact that they could MP Steve Baker, who is chair of the strategy, which will provide a focus save money by getting on a bike.” All-Party Parliamentary Motorcycling for the MCIA and the wider industry This led to an influx of enquiries Group and a great advocate for for a generation,” said Steve Kenward, for future Get On Free Ride events. motorcycling. He has invited over MCIA CEO. “All of us can tell Get On also shared a stand with 100 ‘movers and shakers’ to hear our local community about how Wheels to Work scheme managers, the industry’s pitch as to how motorcycling could help them. Write which gave them a valuable platform motorcycling can be incorporated or talk to your local council about to raise awareness of the Wheels holistically into mainstream transport motorcycle-friendly policies such as to Work network. This has grown policy as a legitimate transport choice. dedicated motorcycle parking in your considerably in the past two years, The Motorcycle Safety and Policy town centre, access to bus lanes, and from a low of 23 schemes to 38, with Framework identifies six ‘themes’ get to know your local MP too. MPs around 2,000 bikes on the road at any or areas that can be developed in are only interested in representing one time. The Get On team will take order to deliver change to encourage the needs of constituents, so make its stand to other non-motorcycling greater use of PTWs. This will have sure they know how important events throughout 2015, with a series far-reaching benefits for both private motorcycling is to you. of targeted ‘try out’ opportunities. individuals and for UK plc, in terms of “Write to your local paper when As ever, you can help by passing on economic and safety outcomes. More congestion stories appear and open suggestions for suitable events in your PTWs will help reduce congestion and your doors to people who may not area. Please get in touch via admin@ carbon emissions, as well as increasing have thought about motorcycling getonadmin.co.uk. For more details social inclusion as a cost-effective before,” adds Steve. about MCIA membership, contact and accessible means of transport. You can also point new riders in Sandra Cole: [email protected].

34 December 2014 Column Next Generation

Next Generation Basics first, bling later

Why do so many novice riders neglect to buy decent riding kit? Mark Williams bemoans the high burden on budgets and urges the promotion of more affordable apparel

t’s a topic I’ve tackled before in We’re encouraged to wear body Although it’s hard to deny the added my End User column, but the armour underneath our outer kit – protection such devices offer, I just Ilittle matter of protective clothing something that I, as a ruff-tuff biker, hope they don’t become mandatory probably has even greater relevance disdained for decades until I returned when the next round of onerous anti- to beginner bikers than it does to to enduro racing in my late-50s. biking legislation comes down the pike those of us who’ve already won our Having become acutely aware of my from Brussels. spurs. In Britain, the sole mandatory physical frailties, I bought a one-piece Firstly, the availability of safety-wear item (so far) is an approved back, shoulder and elbow protector increasingly sophisticated (and crash helmet, though only an idiot – which had the added advantage protective) safety-wear could easily would venture out on the highway of making me look like a steroid- inculcate in new riders a false sense of in just a crash hat, sweater and jeans. enhanced bodybuilder. I also wore security, leading to bad and dangerous Nevertheless, I’m often amazed, never knee and shin guards, which made habits – as it already has in the four- mind dismayed, by the sight of an walking a bit of an ungainly chore. wheeled world. Secondly, a back-of- obvious novice bimbling along in Before long, I was wearing this extra the-envelope calculation based on all heavy town traffic wearing little more protection for regular trail-riding, and the kit outlined above could add as than a bomber jacket for protection nowadays I even wear the upper body much as £2,000 to the cost of getting from the elements – or the tarmac. armour for long road rides. on to two wheels, which is more, a True, in its 2005 paper ‘The lot more, than I paid for my latest Government’s Motorcycle Strategy’, motorcycle! the DfT notes that “there has been Credit to the DfT for admitting considerable growth in recent years “We recognise that such costs could be off-putting, in the range of (protective) clothing but it might usefully encourage available… Many leisure riders invest that the cost of training establishments to advise in leathers or suits using advanced new riders not only to don decent materials such as Kevlar, in addition protective clothing protective wear but also to research to good-quality boots and gloves. But and recommend value-for-money some riders still go no further than the might appear high brands and products. Dealers surely purchase of a helmet.” and add to the have a part to play here by plugging Why is this? Well, let’s allow the not only the most expensive items with DfT to explain: “We recognise that overall start-up the thickest profit margins, but some the cost of protective clothing might more affordable ranges too. If today’s appear high and add to the overall costs riders face” youngsters are to afford the protective start-up costs riders face.” Indeed. basics and, after proper and successful Excluding the price of a decent helmet, training, become bikers for life, they at least £100, we all know that a set will appreciate the value of upgrading of leathers will set you back several- Inflated prices once they have the disposable income hundred quid, ditto textile outerwear, The arrival of airbag vests from the available. And once they do, everyone’s and even boots can cost as much as likes of Dainese and Alpinestars a winner. £350. are perhaps taking things a bit far, certainly given the cost – £700 to £1,000.

December 2014 35 Column Sticky’s Scooter Scene

Sticky’s Scooter Scene If the devil rode a scooter...

This month, Sticky turns contrarian, abandons his faith in everything hi-tech, jumps on an old- school stroker and undertakes an epic across the African desert

n the spirit of devil-advocacy, to and roof slates. In the Cirque du Jaffar which I whimsically subscribe, Canyon, we negotiated football-sized II plan to oppose the very advice boulders that bashed our engines and I issued last month. My previous exhaust systems. column was about dealers embracing How many drive-belt failures did scooters with complex high-tech ABS we encounter in the heat? Precisely and traction-control solutions because none – because the manual gearbox of consumers demand them. a classic Vespa has the simplest layout This month – having returned known to man. How many cooling from a six-day enduro riding scooters system failures or punctured radiators Perhaps there's a place for technology after all ..... in the desert – I have been reminded of did we suffer? None – because with the sublime superiority of the simple. fan cooling, there is little to go Behold the basic and bask in its glow wrong. Engine oil filter changes, softest of the Erg Chebbi dunes. To of easily-maintained functionality. The valve adjustments, brake fluid leaks, ride on deep sand, you either need event was the Vespa Raid Maroc – a sand-filled brake discs… All these a surplus of power or an absence of construct of some crazy Spaniards were studiously avoided since we had weight. Indeed, the young Berber who’d previously entered the Classic none of the fallible technology on fossil-traders riding ancient European class of the 2011 Pan-Africa Rally on our drum-brake two-stroke scooters. mopeds or lightweight Chinese step- a brace of Vespas (not modern high- Admittedly there were mechanical thrus, were able to ride straight over tech automatic models, but veteran failures: tortured clutches from the dunes that were all but impassable two-stroke, hand-gear-change Vespa sand sections, punctures from the even on modified Vespas. In so many PX200s from the early Eighties). fields of sharp rocks, but even then it situations, light and simple beats heavy Three years on, and I found myself only took a few minutes to fit a spare and complex. entered into a navigational event in wheel or a few more minutes to fit a But then I crashed. A gully where Morocco, open only to classic scooters. new inner tube. the gravel track had been washed away What’s more, I would be riding by heavy rainfall looked just like a Ferran’s PX200 in its fourth highly Who needs mod cons? shadow until it was too late to stop. I abusive off-road ‘Raid’. Consider Vespa Raid Maroc has rekindled hopped off, letting the Vespa tumble please that this is six days of riding my admiration for the genius of the into the two-foot wide trench. The across what might as well be the original Vespa design. It made me simple, rugged machine showed no surface of the moon on machines question whether all the technology we significant damage, but having left it made entirely from spot-welded regularly demand in the West is really on its side for a minute or two while sections of thin pressed steel and riding worth the money or the hassle. Isn’t I gathered my composure, the engine on 10-inch wheels. Look up ‘Vespa simpler better? was well and truly flooded, and refused Raid Maroc 2014’ on YouTube and Naturally, most of the scooters point blank to kick-start. The only you’ll see that I’m not joking. taking part in the event were modified solution was to run and bump-start Crossing this terrain by Vespa to suit the terrain. All of us were it over 150m of gravel road – which should not be possible, but 21 of us required to run-long range tanks and isn’t much fun in 30-degree heat. So, successfully proved that it is. We rode knobbly tyres. Only those with wide- though I’m advocating simplicity, let over sand, dry lake beds and what tyre conversions and tuned engines me change sides again and say that appeared to be fields of loose bricks were able to ride successfully over the electric start wouldn’t have gone amiss!

36 December 2014 Column End User

Mark Williams All torque, no tarmac

Power is nothing without smooth roads on which to use it, acknowledges Williams, as he contemplates the holey awful state of Britain’s highways

he Milan Show was always from riding anything so blisteringly my favourite opportunity to fast and sophisticated. “The 57.95p taken by the Tgawp at the latest baubles the exchequer from every litre industry was throwing our way – or Holes and hubris of fuel sold could yield a the impossibly pretentious concept Potholes the depth of a child’s few pence to spend on road bikes it was seeking to impress us with, forearm, crumbling resurfacing maintenance” at least. And although I no longer of hastily executed roadworks attend this important Italian wing- and cracks the width of a fist ding, reports from this year’s event in aging tarmac – all these clear suggest that it was more of a bellwether and potential dangers to safe that all of this revenue be used is of ‘big things to come’ than usual. motorcycling are ludicrously unrealistic; it couldn’t be contemplated You probably already know about and appallingly commonplace by a government – any government – most of the high-end kit in the throughout the UK. So I was that relies heavily on indirect taxation pipeline: Yamaha’s all-new, 200bhp R1; intrigued to note the recent to run the country. According to Kawasaki’s supercharged H2; Ducati’s launch of MCN’s Save Our Roads Which? magazine, councils in England variably valve-timed Multistrada; campaign and quickly added my and Wales shelled out £22.8m in BMW’s monstrous K1600 and, most name to its online petition at www. 2012, and the average cost of pothole extraordinarily, Honda’s road-going motorcyclenews.com/saveourroads. damage repair to a car was £220, RCV replica. Old hippie that I am, though, I was but with no equivalent figure quoted No matter that Honda hasn’t disappointed to see that this petition for bikes. Of course, for those on actually confirmed a launch date doesn’t disclose the total tally, only two wheels, the damage is likely to for the production version, nor that the proportions of signatories who be physical, not merely mechanical. it’ll cost many tens of thousands of have clicked on the various options. A survey of A&E department pounds, the RCV roadster epitomises Forty-seven per cent (including me) motorcyclist casualties and/or the cost the welcome and much-heralded agree that “We have to simply hold to the economy from lost work days renaissance of innovative engineering government authorities accountable might be more telling. that the Big Four have tantalised us for our poor roads, and lobby until A body called the Asphalt Industry with for years. they fix them”, while 38.2 per cent Alliance reckoned that in 2013 the I’m left wondering, aside from the agree that “Vehicle Excise Duty should cost of getting all of Britain’s damaged prices the well-heeled will have to pay be used solely for the maintenance of roads back into “reasonable condition” for this new generation of hyper-bikes, our road system”, and 12.2 per cent was a whopping £12bn. The fact where will they be able to ride them? backing the idea that Fuel Excise Duty councils spent only £22.8m in 2012 Arguably, someone who coughs up the should serve the same purpose. A mere suggests that highway budgets are suggested £20k for the new R1 will 2.6 per cent think that “Toll roads getting a hell of an easy ride. So, be the sort of chap or chappess who’ll should be introduced with all revenues though I applaud MCN for trying to use it exclusively for trackdays or some being spent on maintenance” – a do something about the scandal of form of proddie racing. fanciful if not disagreeable possibility. Britain’s broken roads, we should be The state of the roads the rest of The 57.95p taken by the exchequer insisting that the MCIA, MAG and us are obliged to use for day-to-day from every litre of fuel sold could the RAC join the cause. Otherwise, travel, on our admittedly less rarefied yield a few pence to spend on road our brave new world of bikes faces a machines, would certainly deter me maintenance, perhaps. The suggestion very bumpy future.

December 2014 37 Column KerrChing

Kerr on China Parts without peril

Sourcing parts from Chinese suppliers may be fraught with hazards, but provided a few sensible precautions are taken, the opportunities are huge. Sean Kerr provides some essential tips

Manufacturer (OEM) of the parts they require. This can be both advantageous, but also restricting. On the negative side, many OEMs are not equipped to deal direct with export customers. I have visited OEMs with more than 100 employees – none of whom spoke English. Such a company may not put your inquiry at the top of its to-do list, preferring to deal with its regular traders. The OEM will not lose business by supplying the trader instead of you, because you will end up buying the product anyway. Not all OEMs have an export licence, so you may be forced to use the trader anyway. Another negative aspect about short time ago I wrote an is – and the more likely it is to be an contacting an OEM directly is that it article detailing the best unprofessional outfit. may produce only one type of product; Away to go about importing In its early years, the Chinese if you need to import several different motorcycles from China. That article online shop service Alibaba was the types of parts for a mixed container, was widely well received; I have since answer to all parts importers’ dreams; you may have to contact dozens of received letters from motorcycle trade now it is gorged with thousands of different OEM factories, wasting your people asking me to advise them on small parts trading companies, and precious time. This is why many parts the best way to import motorcycle my advice is to steer clear of it (ditto importers prefer to use traders to carry parts – so here it is. services like Made in China). Instead, out this particularly time-consuming Simple Google searches like conduct the search on a search engine (and always complicated) task. ‘Chinese motorcycle parts’ will reveal – for the sake of your sanity. If you are highly organised and hundreds if not thousands of results. Once you have chosen a parts have a network in place to deal with all Some of these results will be of no use company, get in touch and state “you the complexities – probably including – companies with localised custom, were recommended to me by one of your own office in China with Chinese selling individual parts and spares your existing customers”. This will staff and an export certificate – then to individual motorcycle owners. help grab attention and make sure dealing with an OEM is hugely There will be enough Chinese parts the person dealing with your inquiry advantageous. For one, you won’t pay and spares wholesalers in the first is extra attentive to you for fear of the profit percentage added by the five or six pages to give you a large upsetting an existing customer. trading agent, and secondly, you’ll have enough selection to choose from, first-hand assurance of the quality and but don’t go too far down the list of Going direct to the OEM consistency of the product. results. The further down the list the Motorcycle parts importers may wish To summarise: if you are a large company appears, the less popular it to contact the Original Equipment importer of Chinese motorcycle parts,

38 December 2014 Column KerrChing it may be in your interests to invest Unfortunately, photographs cannot Exhibitions in an office in China and deal direct guarantee that the quality of the part The Canton fair and CIMAmotor with the OEMs. If you are a smaller will be identical to that of the sample, each showcase a good selection of importer, let the agent do all the work, but a reputable exporter will want motorcycle parts, along with the but keep a close eye on all dealings. your repeat business. You can check hundreds of CBU motorcycle models. your trader’s credentials by asking for If you are interested only in parts, the Checking samples contact details of another customer (in best place to go is the bi-annual China If you are dealing with a parts trader a different country) so that you can Motorcycle and Parts show, held at for the first time, you obviously need obtain a reference. A happy customer different venues each year, usually in to request samples of the products will be happy to recommend the April and October. The organiser of you require. When you have received business to you. this show is not fully geared up for the sample and deemed it acceptable, In some countries, the import of foreign visitors in terms of updating its you need take the following steps. motorcycle parts samples is taxable English-language websites or replying When you receive the invoice, insist at customs, as the products could be to emails (a typical Chinese trait) but on having a detailed photograph deemed to be resalable. An easy way if you manage to get there, you’ll be of the motorcycle part next to its around this is to ask your supplier to greeted by a seriously unfussy expo description and price. Do not pay a superficially damage or deface the parts displaying hundreds of thousands of penny unless all pictures correspond to prior to shipping. This will convince parts. your requirements. This will give you the customs officials that the parts are For further advice on importing full power if the trader sends you the not viable for resale. This is completely motorcycle parts or motorcycles from wrong product – it won’t match the legal. China, get in touch by email: photo included with the invoice. [email protected] Trade Events Calendar

21st – 22nd. Classic Dirt Bike 25th – 26th. 35th Carole Nash JANUARY Show, International Centre, Telford, International Classic Motorcycle Shopshire. Show, Stafford County Showground, 3rd - 4th. Carole Nash Classic www.classicbikeshows.com Staffordshire. Bike Guide Winter Classic, Newark www.classicbikeshows.com Showground, Newark. www.classicbikeshows.com MARCH OCTOBER 7th – 8th. MCN Scottish Motorcycle FEBRUARY Show, Royal Highland Centre, 17th – 18th. Carole Nash Classic Edinburgh. Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford 7th – 8th. 35th Carole Nash Bristol www.scottishmotorcycleshow.com County Showground, Staffordshire. Classic Motorcycle Show, Bath & www.classicbikeshows.com West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Someset. APRIL 29th – 1st November www.classicbikeshows.com The International Dirt Bike Show, 17th – 20th. MCN Live, Butlins, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. 13th - 15th. MCN London Skegness, Lincolnshire. www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk Motorcycle Show, Excel, London. www.mcnlive.co.uk www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com

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November 2014 39 Business Journal UNHAPPY HOLIDAYS?

A recent tribunal case has created confusion over whether holiday pay should take into account overtime as well as normal working hours. Mark Stevens picks through the detail

ollowing the Employment pay calculation should take into expenses incurred, and which amount Appeal Tribunal's (EAT) account overtime payments received to additional taxable remuneration, Fdecision in the holiday pay for working non-guaranteed overtime. should also be included as "normal case of Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton This was the subject of the claimant's pay" when calculating holiday pay. & another, the newspaper reports claim in the Bear Scotland case, with were full of sensationalist terms like the decision handed down by the EAT Backdated holiday pay claims "timebomb", "floodgates" and "ruin on 4th November 2014. There has been considerable concern of small business”. But what will be over the impact of this ruling on the real impact of the decision, and The decision employers, particularly the possibility to what extent do businesses need to In Bear Scotland, the claimants, with for claims to be backdated to 1998 change their existing arrangements? the support of union Unite, argued when the WTR was introduced. Calculating correct annual leave that compulsory, non-guaranteed Employers will be relieved to hear that payments has been a particularly overtime should be included as the EAT held that any break of three important consideration since the "normal pay" for the purpose of months between underpayments of introduction of the right to paid calculating holiday pay. The EAT holiday entitlement will "break the annual leave in the Working Time agreed with this argument, finding chain". This means that a worker could Regulations 1998 (WTR), which that, for the purposes of calculating only, it seems, bring a claim for those sought to implement the European holiday pay, "normal pay is pay which deductions that occurred after the Union's Working Time Directive into is normally received". Is it really as most recent period of three months UK law. Under the WTR, a week's simple as that? Looking in detail at the during which no deductions were pay for the purposes of calculating the decision, three key points emerge. made. amount of holiday pay is based on an Firstly, the EAT decision The decision is likely to be employee's normal working hours – only considered obligatory "non- appealed, potentially by both parties. their basic pay, in other words, with guaranteed" overtime. This is overtime The government and business non-guaranteed overtime hours being that a worker is required to work leaders have criticised the decision ignored. if requested by their employer but and the burden that will be placed That view changed with the which the employer is not obliged to on employers. The unions will be European Court of Justice's decision offer. This is not the same as ad-hoc disappointed with the decision to in Williams v British Airways or voluntary overtime, and so some limit the scope for claiming back which determined that an airline uncertainty still remains as to whether pay. Business secretary Vince Cable pilot's holiday pay should include overtime which is not guaranteed immediately announced that he is remuneration that is "intrinsically and which is truly voluntary for the setting up a taskforce to assess the linked to the performance of the tasks employee will fall within the scope of possible impact of the ruling, so which he is required to carry out under "normal pay". further commentary is likely. his contract of employment". In the Next, the entitlement only applies The uncertainty, however, doesn't subsequent case of Lock v British to the basic entitlement of four weeks' help employers now. Employers should Gas Trading Limited, a salesman annual leave under EU law and does consider their potential exposure successfully argued that his holiday not apply to the additional 1.6 weeks' to additional holiday payments by pay should take into account the leave entitlement under national law. looking at their pay structures and commission that he usually received – This potentially serves to limit an existing overtime arrangements. A otherwise he would be deterred from employer's exposure to both back pay review of holiday pay records would taking annual leave. and arrangements going forward. also be sensible to look at potential The stage had been set for an Lastly, the EAT also held that costs if a challenge is raised. employee to claim that their holiday travel time payments that exceed In terms of action points,

40 December 2014 Business Journal

employers should consider whether claims will diminish in light of the manage their potential liability for they do nothing until legal issues are time frames for bringing a claim. backdated holiday pay by assessing resolved. This might cause accrued Alternatively, employers could their employees' potential claims liabilities to increase – particularly if seek to settle any past underpayments. and, depending on the extent of guaranteed overtime is common in While this offers certainty, and that liability, engaging with those the business. It may be possible for avoids potential litigation, there is a employees in order to find an agreed a business to alter its approach to risk that an employer could overpay way forward. calculating holiday pay and pay in – particularly if the legal position accordance with the new decision. changes again in the future. Mark Stevens is a solicitor at Veale This deals with future liability. As time Though the decision may be Wasbrough Vizards LLP. mstevens@vwv. passes, workers' ability to bring future appealed, employers should proactively co.uk.

GOING BUST GRACEFULLY

No one wants to look failure directly in the face, but it’s usually for the best – far better than ignoring the inevitable while problems multiply. Peter Windatt explains

o start up in business requires surrounding “pre-pack” sale of a However, when a director meets an optimism. No pessimist would company’s assets back to the former IP for the first time, he or she will Tdo it, as there are so many directors (without affording other have chance to explain how their things that can go wrong. Setting up prospective interested parties a proper predicament arose. The troubles may a business can be very rewarding, but opportunity to consider acquisition) or may not be the director’s fault, there are risks. And when things turn are tightening. but he or she will fear being made sour, business owners and directors bankrupt, getting into personal should urgently seek good advice. Trouble brewing financial difficulty and/or being If a business starts to go awry, an When problems appear on the disqualified from running a business optimist might plough on hoping that horizon, the earlier the business speaks again. So the first job for an IP is to something will turn up. The UK has to an insolvency or recovery expert, the ascertain the director’s accountability had a laissez-faire stance, especially better. Correspondingly, as a business in the problems faced by the business, since the Enterprise Act 2002, but the continues down the road towards and to prevent further mistakes. pendulum may be starting to swing failure, the number of exit strategies Usually, the outcome is not as in the other direction. “Encouraging open to it diminishes. bad as the director initially feared. responsible risk-taking” and “giving Not all options require the Informed consideration of the entrepreneurs mechanisms which formal involvement of an insolvency alternatives gives a new purpose. It allow them to fail and start again” is practitioner (IP), and many creditors, may be that the end is near, but with no longer in vogue. Regulation is now approached in the correct way, a little support there are alternatives being geared towards making sure that would rather a solution is found that available, where the consequences directors can’t just quit and start again avoided the costs involved with a – personal guarantees and penalty at the creditors’ expense. formal insolvency solution. Provided clauses, for example – may be avoided Accountability has become there isn’t a trail of broken promises, or mitigated. increasingly important. This is typified deals can often be done. With a good by the views of many commentators accountant and IP, a business can Protecting positions regarding administrations that allow properly consider its position. Ordinarily, when a business is companies to be “phoenixed” – The myths and legends performing well, the first duty of regarded as legalised theft. Regulations surrounding insolvency are legion. a director is towards the company

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shareholders. When things are going has largely replaced administrative properly to be brought to the attention wrong, the duty moves over towards receivership, other forms of of the Secretary of State (SoS) for the protecting the creditors. The director receivership, liquidation (solvent purposes of the CDDA.” must ensure they have a strong members voluntary liquidation, This is standard practice and defence to an accusation of wrongful insolvent creditors voluntary does not imply the director is trading (which can enable the “veil liquidation and compulsory under suspicion. Every IP has to of incorporation” to be lifted and liquidations) and company ask questions about how directors company liabilities to be passed on to voluntary arrangements (CVA). In managed the business while inviting the directors personally), by proving addition, there are procedures for observations from those who have they took “every step possible to partnerships and individuals as well suffered as a result of the failure – minimise losses to creditors”. as for limited liability partnerships the creditors. Within six months Not all directors realise that and unincorporated businesses. All of appointment, the IP should the protection of a limited liability liquidations lead eventually to a report, confidentially, to the SoS company can be lifted. But this can company being struck off the company its findings. It is for the SoS to happen when a director allows a register – liquidation is simply the determine whether or not proceedings company to continue to trade after the winding-up of the affairs of a company should be taken against the director time when they knew, or ought to have prior to its dissolution. to prevent or restrict him or her known, that there was no reasonable Having discovered the problem from being “involved or concerned prospect of avoiding insolvent and gone through a creditors’ meeting, in the promotion, formation or liquidation. In this situation, directors a director must move on to the next management of a limited company” can be held personally liable for the step. For the purposes of this article, – disqualifications can be for between debts incurred after that date. let us assume that a director has two and 15 years. This is why, when things start to just concluded creditors’ voluntary Directors may also receive demands go wrong, directors should maintain liquidation meetings and the IP is now in reference to personal guarantees a good documentation trail. Bear the company’s liquidator. The IP isn’t made. For instance, a bank may have in mind, a liquidator will have the working for the company now – it is already made its demand immediately benefit of hindsight and, without acting for the creditors and might not upon receiving notice of the meeting documented evidence, a director may be from the firm originally instructed; of creditors – its way of codifying the find him/herself at the wrong end of a creditors determine the liquidator date from which additional interest, disqualification hearing, or worse. based on the total value (not number) fees and charges can also be claimed. No creditors’ position should be of creditor claims represented. For the None of those with guarantees will allowed to get materially worse as a majority of run-of-the-mill meetings, want to the outcome for the business result of a business carrying on when no creditors attend or are represented, to be bankruptcy, in which case debts doing so is unviable. This also means and the votes are cast by proxy vote are written off. avoiding pitfalls such as entering with the creditor instructing the It’s a fact of life that sometimes into transactions at undervalue or chairman by post in whose favour their even the good businesses fail. When preferring one creditor over another. vote should be cast. things do start going wrong, the earlier By the same token, directors in trouble advice is sought, preferably from a cannot just abandon ship – they Possible disqualification qualified person with a regulatory should take stock, establish their Soon after, a director is likely to receive professional body, the greater the position and determine which they a letter from the liquidator containing options available and, usually, think is the best, or sometimes the a Company Directors Disqualification the better the outcome. All is not least bad, way forward. To resign from Act 1986 (CDDA) questionnaire. necessarily lost. office is seldom likely to be considered In addition, he or she may receive a responsible in terms of minimising copy of a circular to creditors which, Peter Windatt is an accountant and losses to creditors. in addition to telling them how to licensed insolvency practitioner with download the report to creditors and BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency. What next? minutes of the meeting, will also ask He has previously chaired the Joint There are a number of forms of them for “any evidence of wrongdoing Insolvency Examinations Board, the insolvency. For companies, the main by the directors in their conduct of exams that all IPs must take, and chairs ones used are administration, which the company which matters ought the ACCA’s Insolvency Committee.

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Adly Moto AMCA Events Autocom Products Staffordshire Staffordshire Cambridge Tel: 01543 466789 Tel: 01543 466282 Tel: 01480 399 499

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3 E ADX Media AP Racing Autoprotect MBI N.Yorkshire Manchester Coventry Essex Tel: 01423 567 333 Tel: 0845 0569754 Tel: 024 7663 9595 Tel: 0871 384 1167

Airflow UK Apico International /Vesty UK Avon Tyres Oxfordshire Lancashire (Cooper Tire & Rubber) Tel: 0845 4582611 Tel: 01282 473 190 Wiltshire Tel: 01225 703101 AJS MOTORCYCLES Aprilia / Piaggio A.K. International (I&E) Kent Avon Motorcycles W.Midlands Tel: 0208 2908800 Bristol Tel: 01384 480490 Tel: 0117 972 8769 Arctic Cat UK A16 Road n Race Supplies Essex AWS Lincolnshire Hampshire Tel: 01702 603364 Lancashire Tel: 01264 352712 Tel: 0161 475 1800 Tel: 01507 480 455 Website: ARD Racing Aaron Radiator Co www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk Tyne-and-Wear London Tel: 0191 261 4579 Tel: 0208 653 1144 Alan UK Wiltshire AJP MOTOS Abba Motorcycle Equipment Tel: 01793 882431 B&C Express Essex Lincolnshire Tel: 01245 322 331 Alexander Leisure UK Tel: 01522 791369 Cheshire Able Plastics Tel: 01625 571111 Baby Biker Essex Armitt Leisure Supplies Warwickshire Tel: 01206 272004 All Bike Engineering Cheshire Tel: 01926 889165 London Tel: 07736 002 185 Acerbis UK Tel: 020 8858 9052 Web: www.ajpmotos.co.uk Baglux UK Bedfordshire Email: [email protected] See Trophy UK Tel: 01582 491076 Allens Performance R&D Nottinghamshire Astro General Corporation Bandero Face Masks Acewell Tel: 01949 836733 Cumbria Northants Northumberland Tel: 01539 536655 Tel: 01707 336715 Tel: 0191 640 8663 Almax Security Chains Tyne & Wear Atv City Bandit Mania Active Tyres Tel: 0191 264 2773 See C-Dax Systems Eu Lincolnshire Lancashire Tel: 01522 871600 Tel: 01204 391166 Alpha.Dot Security ATVS Only Bedfordshire Bucks Activ8 Lubricants Tel: 020 7431 0738 Tel: 01280 848426 Dumfrieshire Audicator Tel: 01387 811007 Alpinestars S.P.A W.Sussex Italy Tel: 01903 851905 Acumen Tel: 0039 0423 5286 Hampshire Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) Tel: 01264 359922 Warwickshire Tel: 01788 566400

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Champion Equipment CONTINENTAL Core Norfolk TYRES Powys Tel: 01953 888664 Tel: 01686 412157

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Digitek Moto Technics Dura Eddy Electrick Euro-Classics Leeds Northants London Northamptonshire Tel: 0113 246 7230 Tel: 01280 706050 Tel: 020 7401 3589 Tel: 01604 591222

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Extreme Publishing Flair Newcastle Fuchs Lubricants (UK) PLC Gerbing Heated Clothing London Tyne And Wear Staffordshire East Sussex Tel: 0208 8404760 Tel: 0191 2327474 Tel: 08701 200400 Tel: 01580 200 212

Flextion Technology Fuel Exhausts Get Bike Worcester Cumbria London Tel: 01905 641910 Tel: 01539 738 333 Tel: 0208 3263366

Fabs County Trailers Footman James & Co Fun Bike Imports GETECH Essex West Midlands Wiltshire Tel: 07984 336756 Tel: 0121 561 4196 Tel: 01225 790159

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Golden Tyre Direct Griffin Shopfittings Hein Gericke (UK) Holeshot PR Bucks S.Yorkshire N.Yorkshire Kent Tel: 01494 482 664 Tel: 0114 270 1370 Tel: 01423 873070 Tel: 01732 761 006

Goodwood Grinfactor Hejira Racing Developments Honda Logistics Centre W.Sussex Devon Buckinghamshire Wiltshire Tel: 01243 755033 Tel: 01288 275002 Tel: 01280 822143 Tel: 01793 833397

GOLDING BARN Gruffs Studio Hel Performance Products Honda UK RACEWAY Clwyd Devon Berkshire Tel: 01978 755802 Tel: 01392 811601 Tel: 01753 590500

GT-85 HELD UK Honley Hampshire N.Yorkshire Huddersfield Tel: 01730 825151 Tel: 01423 790 121 Tel: 01484 421232 www.goldingbarnraceway.co.uk Guildford Tyre Company Helite Hood Jeans Gould Autoplates & Signs Surrey Leeds Norfolk Somerset Tel: 01483 531831 Tel: 01132 843497 Tel: 01953 861166 Tel: 01275 853853 Helphire Bike Assist HPS / Harwood Perf. Source GP Promowear Somerset Derbyshire E.Sussex Tel: 0500 224455 Tel: 01773 831 122 Tel: 01424 716161 H-C Travel Henry Squire & Sons HQB Sport & Leisure GR Ducati Hampshire W.Midlands Hampshire London Tel: 01256 770775 Tel: 01902 308050 Tel: 01264 889012 Tel: 020 8947 7555 Hagon Products Hi Level Hunterclass GOODRIDGE Essex S.Yorkshire London UK Tel: 0208 5026222 Tel: 01302 890400 Tel: 020 8923 6753

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Inta Motorcycle Services J&S Accessories Jon Fraser Exotica Kazimo Kent Cheshire Suffolk Lancashire Tel: 01622 688727 Tel: 01606 810800 Tel: 01379 870312 Tel: 01282 699 001

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Schwalbe UK Showtrax International Snobs Ultimate Customs Shropshire Bedfordshire London Unit 28 Barnwell Manor Industrial Tel: 01952 602 680 Tel: 01234 709966 Tel: 0208 5668881 Estate Barnwell Scooter Giant Sidecar Moto Cross Association SolarTrack PLC Peterborough London Berkshire Essex Cambs 0845 269 9049 Tel: 0118 961 7458 Tel: 01245 249382 PE8 5PL Tel: 01832 741007 Scooteria Sifam Sold Secure Fax: 01832 741008 Dorset Leicestershire Northants E-Mail:sales@rsworkshop Tel: 07764 474952 Tel: 07754 144797 Tel: 01327 264687 equipment.co.uk Website: www.rsworkshop Scooters-R-Us Sigma Performance Solent (UK) equipment.co.uk Kent Kent Hampshire The Trades leading supplier of Tel: 01892 730407 Tel: 07881 820748 Tel: 02392 505322 premium workshop equipment. Our comprehensive rage of dedicated Scorpion Automotive Silkolene Lubricants Sonic Communications Motorcycle workshop equipment Lancashire Staffordshire W.Midlands includes electro hydraulic and Tel: 01257 249 928 Tel: 01782 203 700 Tel: 0121 7814400 hydraulic motorcycle lifts, scissor jacks, Atv lifts, Mot equipment, Scorpion Exhausts Silverstone Sorrymate.com brake testers, headlight testers, Derbyshire Northamptonshire Cheshire laser alignment, static and dynamic Tel: 01773 744123 Tel: 0844 372 8200 Tel: 0845 676 9077 wheel balancers, automatic tyre changers, exhaust extraction Scotfactors Sinnis International (UK) SOS M/C Recovery systems, gas analysers, diagnostic Angus E.Sussex Tel: 08442 484858 fault code readers, paddock Tel: 01382 461441 Tel: 01273 506 306 stands, compressors, static Sound Distribution benches, parts washers, airline ring Scott Leathers Skidmarx UK Lancashire mains, oil lube systems, waste oil Co Durham Dorset Tel: 01942 604616 drainers, pillar drills, presses, off Tel: 01833 638913/08833 Tel: 01305 780808 set carb adjusters, chain breakers, SP Engineering vacuum gauges, hand tools, spare Scottish Motorcycle Show SLD UK Somerset parts, service, service contracts, Mid Lothian Lincolnshire Tel: 01373 474 740 installations, finance, Mot drawings, Tel: 01926 835782 Tel: 01522 691244 site inspections, building work and Spares GB unlimited advice. Demonstration Scottoiler Slick Fairings London and training facilities. Balco, John- Glasgow Norfolk Tel: 020 8540 7155 Bean, Motomoclós, Durnbury, Tel: 0141 955 1100 Tel: 08000 434099 Protec, Texa Axone, Accu-Track, Spares Unlimited Sealey, Samoa. Screenflow Manufacturing Slick Marketing N.Humberside Dorset Oxfordshire Tel: 01482 320385 RST Motorcycle Clothing Tel: 01202 528153 Tel: 01235 530689 Derbyshire SPARX racing Tel: 01773 864420 Sealey Group Slipstream Tuning London Suffolk Kent Tel/Fax; 020 8553 4440 Rush Racing Tel: 01284 757 500 Tel: 01732 743248 Devon Spec Racing Tel: 01404 549696 Seaton Tuning Slow Gold France Tel: 01206 866 400 West Glamorgan Tel: 0033 546 979999 Tel: 01656 746984 Shell UK Oil Products Specialised Exhausts Systems Greater Manchester Smalley Cross Scooter Centre Surrey Tel: 0800 7318888 Derbyshire Tel: 020 8648 7486 S.O.S Motorcycle Recovery Tel: 01332 881882 Lincolnshire Shephards Specials Scotland Tel: 08442 484 858 Kent Smartwater Europe Strathclyde Tel: 020 8460 9999 Shropshire Tel: 0141 954 4225 SamcoSport Tel: 0870 242 8899 Mid Glamorgan Shift Europe Specialty Sports Europe Tel: 01443 23846 Tyne & Wear SMC GB W.Midlands Tel: 0191 4876300 Devon Tel: 02476 705444 Sammy Miller Museum Tel: 01626 335764 Hampshire Shippey PR Speedaway Tel: 01425 616644 Devon Smiler Racing and Fabrications W.Midlands Tel: 01548 821778 Norfolk Tel: 0121 559 1270 Santander Consumer Finance Tel: 01493 369834 (UK) plc Shmuc Speedycom Performance Surrey Tel: 0754 556 1521 Smiths Services Derbyshire Tel: 0871 200 4250 Yorkshire Tel: 01298 816 633 Tel: 01977 668256

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Spitfire Products Supamotos UK Tecstar Titanium International Cheshire Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire W.Midlands Tel: 01565 632991 Tel: 01733 579130 Tel: 01480 399499 Tel: 0121 789 5764

Sport & Leisure 2 Superbike Magazine Terry Shepherd Tuning TJ Wassell Lincolnshire Surrey Lancashire Staffordshire Tel: 01522 868204 Tel: 0207 608 6511 Tel: 01695 574454 Tel: 01543 428614

SPR Race Products Superbike Rental TEXA UK Tomahawk Tyres Nottinghamshire Essex W.Midlands Tel: 01159 216958 Tel: 01277 366602 Tel: 0121 777 4520

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Tri-Peek International Two Wheel Centre Venhill Engineering Essex Nottinghamshire Surrey Tel: 01799 524098 Tel: 01623 627 600 Unit 3C Sheet Stores Estate Tel: 01306 885111 Off Fields Farm Road Tri-Sphere Two Wheelers International Long Eaton Verteci.com Staffordshire Denbighshire Nottingham Square Tomato Tel: 01785 282864 Tel: 01978 869513 NG10 4AU Herts Tel: 0115 946 2991 Tel: 0845 2020088 Trials & Motocross News Two Zero Products Fax: 0115 946 9292 Lancashire Tel: 01763 275 842 E-Mail: [email protected] Veta UK Tel: 01524 834030 Website: www.ve-trade.com West Yorkshire TWS GB Tel: 01535 655970 Trikebitz.com Herefordshire VE (UK) have been wholesaling Somerset Tel: 01531 631266 and supplying Scooter performance Victory Motorcycles Tel: 01460 30170 parts, standard replacement parts, Warwickshire Tyre Link (UK) and scooter accessories for over Tel: 01675 437240 Tri-Motive Brand Distribution Staffordshire 25 years. VE not only supply parts Glamorgan Tel: 01827 62174 for Scooters, but also for Moto Villiers Services Tel: 01792 652 011 50/125 (lightweight m/cycles), West Midlands Tyreart Products Quad/ ATV machines, and now Tel: 01384 265797 Triple A Racing Kent a full range of mechanical spares Greater Manchester Tel: 01474 872924 for the Ape’ 3 wheelers. VE (UK) Vintage Motorcycle Club Tel: 0844 826 0528 are the main series sponsor for Staffs Tyresonline.net the Malossi Piaggio Ape’ World Tel: 01283 540557 Tri-Sphere megaMAX W.Midlands Championships, which VE have Stafford Tel: 0845 2601600 sponsored since its inception. Visorvision Ltd Tel: 01785 282864 VE are the exclusive importers Befordshire for Malossi performance products, Tel: 07917 518993 Triumph Motorcycles Giannelli scooter exhausts, Leicestershire Mazzucchelli crankshafts, NZI Vemar UK Direct Tel: 01455 251700 helmets, Corazzo scooter clothing, Cumbria UBL Distribution NewFren friction equipment, Tel: 07785 247 021 Trophy UK London LeoVince scooter exhausts, Faco Conwy Tel: 020 8655 2225 scooter accessories, Ventico Visordown Tel: 01745 823333 drive belts, Dunlop scooter tyres, London UKEco Scooters Scorpion scooter exhaust systems, Tel: 0207 8438806 True Track Software Wirral FAR mirrors. Staffordshire Tel: 0800 141 2568 VE is also a leading wholesaler/ Vmaxbitz Tel: 01782 338743 importer for many top brands Solihull Ultimate Parts including: Dellorto, Polini, TNT, Tel: 0121 745 955 Nottingham Athena, Pinasco Performance Tel: 0115 9216668 Parts, Top Racing, Vicma, Pinasco, VMD Vision Marketing & Distribution Franspeed, Artek, Schwalbe, and Clwyd Utag Buzzetti. Tel: 01492 541004 Hampshire VE offers the following services Wrexham Tel: 08452 637313 to their extensive dealer network: Vortex Tel: 01978 667800 Carriage FREE on all invoices Hants over £50 nett, fast Drop Shipping Tel: 023 9250 3423 TTS Performance Parts service, a new volume discount Northamptonshire on a wide range of parts, and VSJ Tel: 01327 858212 importantly low trade prices. Cumbria V2 Mal The VE exclusive ‘trade only” Tel: 017684 83786 Tucano Urbano Northamptonshire web portal at www.ve-trade. London Tel: 08700 677617 com offers 24/7/365 access, with Tel: 0208 876 6805 instant stock check, online chat is V60 Racing available to assist dealers, technical Tuffmap Surrey support, place your orders online, Isle of Man Tel: 01932 353 020 view VE newsletters, and to help Tel: 0870 7477176 with quotes there are trade & retail Walker Exhaust Silencers (W.E.S) Vac-Bag Products prices. Powys Turn A Bikesystem Northamptonshire VE also provide “FREE” their Tel: 01874 623030 Middlesex Tel: 01832 733115 complete parts database with Tel: 020 8866 0126 images for your company’s website Walmsleys Commercial Varta Automotive Batteries online store. Insurance Brokers Twinshock MX Association Buckinghamshire All in all, VE offer a package Wigan Cumbria Tel: 01753 480610 to give you confidence that you Tel: 0845 224 7952 Tel: 01229 463805 are getting the best in service, and importantly, the top scooter brands. Warn Two Brothers Racing Contact VE (UK): West Midlands W.Yorkshire Tel: 0115 946 2991 Tel: 01384 895700 Tel: 0113 2383708 Fax: 0115 946 9292 Web: www.ve-trade.com

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Wassell WK BIKES types of silencers and complete Lincoln systems for road, race and off-road Tel: 01522 888444/8 machines with a choice of materials and finishes. A high-profile retail Watsonian Squire motorcycle press advertisement Glos and PR campaign is planned for the Tel: 01386 700907 brand, designed to drive showroom traffic to Devil stockists. WD-40 Company Lodge Farm Milton Keynes High Toynton Wolf Racing Exhausts Tel: 01908 555400 Horncastle Leighton Buzzard Lincs LN9 6NR Tel: 0870 7410667 Weaving Machinery Tel: 01507 522900/523900 Worcs E-mail: [email protected] World Of QB Carbon Tel: 01386 49155 Web: www.wkbikes.com Notts Tel: 01949 845172 Weise Clothing Co A comparatively new name in the WP Motorsport Bristol UK, launching last year with a range Tel: 02380 884088 Tel: 0117 971 9200 of quality scooters and motorcycles sourced from the Far East. Its sister WP Suspension Weldtite Products company, Quadzilla, has been a Suffolk North Lincs leading light in the quad market for Tel: 01284 752102 Tel: 01652 660000 more than ten years, easily topping the road legal quad market and, Wulfsport International Welwyn Tool Group more recently, moving successfully Cumbria Herts into the utility and work quad Tel: 01900 873456 Tel: 01707 331111 markets. On the scooter front, the range Wurth UK Westcountry Windlings now boasts three 50cc, three Kent Essex 125cc and a 249cc maxi model, Tel: 0208 319 6000 Tel: 01279 731172 with trade prices starting from £749.17 plus VAT. These have West Performance recently been joined by the SM50, a Isle of Man 50cc supermoto styled two-stroke Tel: 0871 6661360 with a manual six-speed gearbox, and a trio of 125s; the WK Spirit, Yamaha Motor UK WestCo Batteries Trail and Sport. Surrey Northants Healthy dealer margins are Tel: 01932 358000 Tel: 01536 484 009 available in the region of 30 per cent. Machines and parts are Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) What Bike? available on next-day delivery and Wiltshire Peterborough all machines carry an unlimited Tel: 08708 500257 Tel: 01733 468000 mileage, 12-month parts and labour warranty. Wheeldon Off-Road Centre S.Devon WMD Tel: 01548 821 784 ZingBikes Wholesale Motorcycle Tel: 0845 555 1234 Coventry Tel: 02476 333319 Zion Motorsport Supplies World’s End Motorcycles Tel: 01530 274 675 Wilby Distribution Halifax Unit 7 Grange Rd Ind Est Zip Wear Tel: 01422 358 525 Albion St , Southwick Berkshire West Sussex Tel: 0118 9324201 Wilstow Tel: 01273 595746 Suffolk E: [email protected] Zircotec Tel: 01284 852001 W: www.wmd-online.com Oxfordshire Tel: 01235 434320 Wiz Racing Products Quality replacement parts for the Somerset motorcycle trade. WMD stocks an Tel: 01278 662146 extensive selection of parts and accessories and, in many cases one part will fit a multitude of different marques. WMD was recently appointed as the official UK distributor for Devil Exhausts. The premium quality French high-performance exhaust manufacturer has been dominant in its home market for many years and is now aiming to repeat that success in the UK through the Sussex-based operator. The Devil range covers all

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60 December 2014 The essential guide to the motorcycle trade and industry New Vehicle Registration Statistics in the UK for 01 OCTOBER - 31 OCTOBER 2014

Highest registering Registrations by Style 2014 vs 2013 model this month within each style MOPEDS Oct 2014 Oct 2013 % Change 2014 YTD 2013 YTD % Change Pulse BT49 QT-9D Scout 101 SCOOTER 890 973 -8.5 8,525 8,751 -2.6 Rieju MRT50 10 OTHER 78 66 18.2 734 657 11.7 TOTAL MOPEDS 968 1,039 -6.8 9,259 9,408 -1.6

MOTORCYCLES Oct 2014 Oct 2013 % Change 2014 YTD 2013 YTD % Change Pulse XF125 GY-2B Adrenaline 76 ADVENTURE SPORT 757 668 13.3 12,116 11,572 4.7 Lexmoto HT125-8 Vixen 47 CUSTOM 649 552 17.6 7,437 6,734 10.4 Honda CBF125M 156 NAKED 1,720 1,371 25.5 21,447 16,192 32.5 Honda PCX125 165 SCOOTER 1,782 1,994 -10.6 18,862 17,731 6.4 Kawasaki Z1000SX 63 SPORT/TOUR 200 182 9.9 3,838 3,746 2.5 Yamaha YZFR125 119 SUPERSPORT 696 667 4.3 10,865 10,717 1.4 BMW R1200RT 42 TOURING 213 142 50.0 2,808 2,491 12.7 Yamaha WR125R 37 TRAIL/ENDURO 447 376 18.9 4,143 3,944 5.0 UNSPECIFIED 13 2 550.0 153 196 -21.9 TOTAL M/CYCLES 6,477 5,954 8.8 81,669 73,323 11.4

SUMMARY Oct 2014 Oct 2013 % Change 2014 YTD 2013 YTD % Change Total Scooters 2,672 2,967 -9.9 27,387 26,482 3.4 Total Mopeds & 4,773 4,026 18.6 63,541 56,249 13.0 Motorcycles TOTAL REGS 7,445 6,993 6.5 90,928 82,731 9.9

Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2014 vs 2013 model this month ENGINE BAND Oct 2014 Oct 2013 % Change 2014 YTD 2013 YTD % Change Pulse BT49 QT-9D Scout 101 0-50cc 970 1,043 -7.0 9,310 9,446 -1.4 Honda PCX125 165 51-125cc 3,390 3,281 3.3 33,457 30,228 10.7 Kawasaki ER6F 42 126-650cc 970 919 5.5 12,732 12,513 1.8 Honda NC750X 56 651-1000cc 1,053 909 15.8 18,213 15,414 18.2 BMW R1200GS 64 Over 1000cc 1,062 841 26.3 17,216 15,130 13.8 TOTAL REGS 7,445 6,993 6.5 90,928 82,731 9.9

New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. Of Motorcycles In Use the motorcycle market please Honda 1,231 (2009) 1.3 million (2010 /11/12) 1.2 million contact: Yamaha 930 Triumph 411 Motorcycles Rider Test Passes Motorcycle Industry Association Lexmoto 357 (2009/10) 32 thousand (2010/11) 35 thousand 1 Rye Hill Office Park Harley-Davidson 354 (2011/12) 40 thousand (2012/13) 45 thousand Birmingham Road Piaggio 349 BMW 345 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB Total Distance (Km) Travelled By Motorcycle Kawasaki 335 (2008) 5.0 billion km (3.1 billion miles) T: 02476 408000 KTM 325 W: www.mcia.co.uk (2009) 5.1 billion km (3.2 billion miles) Pulse 251 (2010/11) 4.7 billion km (2.9 billion miles) E: [email protected]

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