East London Advanced Motorcyclists (Test)
Become a better rider
What is it, can I do it, should I do it? In normal everyday riding we are taught to brake in a straight line, once the correct speed has been obtained the brakes are realised, we turn into the corner or bend, which is the correct, safe and tried and […]
This year’s ELAM AGM took place on the 3rd March 2020 at the Moby Dick public house in Romford. This is the second year the AGM has been held at this venue and it proved just as popular as last year. A generous buffet was laid on and a large […]
So, everyone here loves to ride. A bike is your gateway to freedom and your passion otherwise why would we be doing it? Now unlike a car, if we don’t treat our bikes well they can get angry, throw a wobbler or throw us off and hurt us. So, I’m […]
When should I change my air filter? Well, look in the service book, it tells you. It could be about 12,000 miles or two years but yes, it depends! Your riding environment has a big impact on how long your air filter remains in an optimum condition. Some environments will […]
There’s a lot of advice and opinions on when you should change your helmet. There’s loads of information out there, sometimes it even contradicts itself, and I’m no expert or claim to be. However, one thing we can all be sure of and agree upon (I hope), if you have […]
I thought I’d get there a little early, 30 minutes, so I could have a coffee and look over the Observers’ Handbook and my notes before the test. But as I headed for our usual parking spot at Harlow McDonald’s I saw a parked up gleaming blue and white GSA. […]
A lot of people will know them as Hyside (a strange name for a dealership I admit), from Collier Row, who moved a while ago to better bigger premises in Romford, and have now moved again to even better, bigger premises in Maldon. Now known as Ducati Chelmsford, yes we […]
Practical all round motorbike? Or just an expensive boys (or girls) toy? To be fair any bike can be an all round bike, there’s Nick Saunders for instance who took an R1 sports bike around the world. However for most of us a practical bike is a bike that does […]
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Nigel Servini and I am the Social ride Co Ordinator. I have been in the role for about 5 years and I must say I really enjoy the job. I currently ride a BMW R1200GSA which I love “I […]
On a recent trip to Naples I decided to hire a Vespa (well it is Italy after all LOL) and go for a ride along the Amalfi coast. I’ve never ridden a moped before, well that’s a lie. I rode my sister’s Yamaha 50cc something or other up and down […]