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History of the motorcycle

Posted by Martin Ford on Saturday, January 13, 2024, In : Motorcycle History 
History of the motorcycle



Perhaps surprisingly, motorbikes were invented at almost exactly the same time as cars. The Daimler Reitwagen, built by Gottlieb Daimler, first appeared in 1885, the same year as Karl Benz built his Patent Motorwagen – the first petrol-powered motor car.

Now, the Reitwagen might look pretty crude to our eyes, but it was the first effective two-wheeled vehicle powered by a petrol engine.

That engine was a four-stroke 264cc single, making a heady 0.5bhp, and the ‘bike...

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Shipping Fragile Items

Posted by Margaret Sullivan on Thursday, March 3, 2022, In : Courier Service 
Order Packaging in the Right Size

The box or vessel that you use to house your fragile items is one of the most important means you have to protect it during shipping. In most cases, actual boxes instead of envelopes or mailers will be preferable when it comes to shipping products that could be potentially breakable. But you’ll also need to make sure that you purchase boxes that are the right size for your products. Ideally, you’ll want to choose boxes that are large enough to fit some pro...

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Off Road Motorcycle Riding Tips

Posted by Derek Clarke on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, In : Off Road Motorbike Riding 
One of the most important off-road riding skills you should learn and practice is standing while riding, whether you are a seasoned street rider learning to ride off-road or totally new to motorcycling. Standing while riding does more than make you look cool and allow you to stretch your legs – it will keep you balanced and in control of your motorcycle.



If you are a brand new dirt rider, I suggest trying to stand while riding off-road as much as possible to get comfortable. At first, standi...

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Taking Care Of Your Motorcycle

Posted by Erik Bjornstad on Saturday, August 18, 2018, In : Motorcycle Maintenance 
There's nothing like riding a motorcycle on the open road. For most of the world, the motorcycle or 2-wheel scooter is the most common form or motorized transportation available.



Around 200 million motorcycles are in use worldwide and almost 60% of these are in Asia or the Far East - China and India both have over 35 million motorcycles and motorized scooters in use. Contrast this to the United States where the car is dominant. In fact, world's largest producer of 2-wheel vehicles isn't Harley...
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Same Day Delivery By Motorbike Courier

Posted by Shalini Madhav on Friday, August 17, 2018, In : Same Day Couriers Warrington 
Warrington Same Day Motorcycle Couriers also called are couriers that transport packages by motorcycle. Such couriers are common in the urban centres of the world. There are reasons that make motorbike couriers the best choice over freight methods available today. It is because it is an effective option for getting things done. You can have your delivery, picked up, transported then dropped off quickly.

 

The advantages of using a motorcycle courier

If you are considering using a courier service...
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Delivery of personal items to Poole Dorset

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, August 13, 2018, In : Motorcycle Couriers 
Had a call on Saturday from a gentleman who needed personal items picked up from Warrington and delivered same day to Poole in Dorset. The items being delivered included passports a couple of items of jewellery and some clothing.



Arranged everything over the phone then got my gear together. As I pointed out in a previous post it's good to have a checklist of what you have to take with you. Nothing worse than forgetting something and not noticing until you are miles into the job. Saves time and...
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Packing and transporting cremated remains UK

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, December 24, 2017, In : Cremated Remains Courier 
If you need to move the cremated remains of a friend, family member or pet but cannot travel, you can transport the cremated remains using Spartan Motorcycle Couriers. Motorcycle couriers are advanced motorcycle riders and SIA security licenced. They are highly experience at transporting a special consignment such as cremated remains of a loved one.



Packing 

Open your resealable container or bag. The crematory or funeral home will have returned the cremated remains to you in a cardboard box or ...

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Geoff Duke

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 13, 2017, In : Motorcycle Racers 
The 1950's are considered the Golden Age of motorcycle racing, and one man has a huge role in this – Britain’s Geoff Duke.



From his first Grand Prix race at the 1950 Isle of Man TT, to his final GP at the 1959 Nations Grand Prix at Monza, “The Duke” earned six World Championships, and amassed 33 GP victories.

Sadly, Duke passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Elder Grange Nursing Home on the Isle of Man. Duke was 92-years old.

Duke, who in 1953 was awarded Officer of the Most Excellent ...

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Off-road motorbike riding

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills 
A key skill every Adventure Rider should acquire is the ability to ride confidently off-road. Large Adventure Motorcycles can be difficult to manage in the dirt because of their weight and bulk. You can get away with a lack of dirt riding skills on small dirt bikes, but an Adventure Bike can hurt you if you don’t know what you are doing.



Often times, riders try to learn on their own with only a few dirt riding tips from a friend. This kind of trial and error approach can cause a lot of anxie...

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Transportation of valuable items North West England, UK.

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, August 5, 2017, In : Security Courier Services 
Transportation Of Valuable Items NORTH WEST ENGAND UK. Here at the Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we are frequently asked to transport high value items between various points in the North West and also across the UK. We use high performance motorcycles rode by our long serving highly trusted advanced motorcycle riders, waiting to transport your precious valuable items with the utmost of care. We have many years of experience as high value goods couriers in North West England.



All our vehicles use...

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Cost of hiring a motorcycle courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, November 27, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers 
Like any other service different motorcycle couriers charge different rates and provide varying standards of service. Hiring a cheap motorcycle courier isn't always the best option. There are motorcycle couriers that charge as little as 80p a loaded mile, which means the mileage done while carrying your consignment. With the overheads involved such as fuel, insurance and motorcycle maintenance, to make a profit they must be cutting corners. Such as operating without insurance, having a poorly...
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Short-term storage of small valuable items Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool.

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, November 26, 2016, In : Storage Facility 
Short Term Storage WARRINGTON, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers provide a small secure storage unit for short term storage of valuable items. The storage unit is locked and very secure, monitored by CCTV, alarmed, with an alarm response security unit that will quickly respond to any alarm activation. Your items are also locked away in a smaller high security metal storage unit which is kept inside the unit you see below. This facility is ideal for storage of items before del...
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Short history of motorcycle couriers

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers 
A motorcycle courier, also known as motorcycle messengers, or dispatch riders are couriers using a motorcycle or scooter to deliver consignments such as documents and small parcels. Motorcycle couriers are common in the major urban centres of Europe, South America, Asia and America.



At the end of the first world war in 1918, many British Army motorcycle dispatch riders of the Royal Corps of Signals were demobbed and found gaining employment difficult. As a result, they purchased military surpl...
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Transportation Of Diamond Ring

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, November 17, 2013, In : Security Motorcycle Courier 
Transportation Of Diamond Ring From Manchester To Stourbridge Birmingham Friday 15th November.
Valuable consignments come in all shapes and sizes. Jewellery is one of the most valuable consignments delivered. Had to pick up a diamond ring from a jewellers in Manchester and deliver it to a private address in Birmingham. It was an engagement ring that had been bought but had to be re-sized. The client couldn't collect the ring himself so contacted us. Was sent through the documentation and a pic...
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Working As A Motorcycle Courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 4, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers 
Anyone can work as a motorcycle courier. All you need is a motorcycle, telephone, and insurance. The same applies to van couriers. I know quite a few lads that have lost their jobs, so they bought a van got some insurance and had a go. Most of them don't last long.

 I came across a lad parked up at the services on the M6. He looked p***** off and was kicking his bike. As most bikers would do I pulled over to see if I could help. His bike had seen better days and was leaking oil everywhere. He ...
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