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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...

Buying A Used Motorcycle

Posted by Dave Harris on Monday, November 15, 2021, In : Buying A Second Hand Motorcycle

Where to start ?

Local dealers - check out their second-hand stock. A lot of dealers are acquiring more and more used motorcycles to sell, some are offering big incentives such as lifetime warranty or free delivery.

Search online - Ebay, Bike Trader, Gumtree, Facebook and Scooter Trader are just a few online market places where you'll find motorcycles and scooters for sale.

Compare prices, decide your budget and choose what make/model/age motorbike you want to purchase.

Don't Rush Into Buying

Whe...

Slow Speed Control

Posted by Kevin Hill on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, In : Motorbike Riding Tips

You're touring. You take a wrong turn and end up down a single-track road. You carry on for a mile or so, but aren't seeing anywhere suitable to turn round. Do you A: stop, effortlessly U-turn and zoom off back to your route, or B: ride on in the hope you come across a junction, a wider section of road, or a driveway? If the answer is A, you're one of the lucky ones who's got to grips with slow control. If the answer is B, read on.

I bet far more riders than are willing to let on aren't as con...

Riding Long Distance

Posted by Jeff Davis on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, In : Motorcycle Riding Tips

Motorcycle riding is a passion shared by many around the world, but it is also a highly personal undertaking. When you’re riding long distances alone or with a few buddies, it can feel as if you’re the only one left in the world. It’s just you and the landscape with only miles of road in-between.

However, many bikers have ridden those roads before and will ride them long after you’ve hung up your helmet for good. They have been through it all–popped tires, wet gear, lost keys–and t...

Parking A Motorcycle On A Hill

Posted by Dan Lawrence on Sunday, August 29, 2021, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Getting your bike up a steep hill isn’t as easy as you might think. It’s one of the trickiest moves that you can imagine for even the most experienced motorcyclist. If you plan to purchase a motorcycle or scooter for transportation, you must learn how to park it. Bike parking on a hill can be quite the scene. With the wind blowing, you’ve got your helmet on, and you’re warm and snug as you sit in your seat admiring the view. But parking a bike on the hill is all about the valuable tri...

Who uses Medical Couriers ?

Posted by Spartan Motorcycle Couriers on Friday, July 30, 2021, In : Medical Courier

Medical Motorbike Couriers North West England. Medical Couriers are trained professionals who can transport any number of materials about the practice of medicine. They have training beyond that of a typical courier because their deliveries are not only personal but could lead to serious health risks if not properly handled.

Both Private and Business Purposes

Of course, North West medical couriers are typically employed by doctors’ offices and hospitals. They are trained to safely deliver spe...

Buying A Vintage Motorcycle

Posted by Kate Harris on Friday, March 19, 2021, In : Vintage Motorcycles

I often get asked about ‘what to look for when buying an old Japanese motorcycle’, so I thought I would post a few tips and pointers to help people make informed decisions as to what to look for and what to avoid.

This will be changed as time goes on

Firstly, decide what you want out of a motorcycle

This is probably the most overlooked thing as people have a habit of buying with their hearts rather than their heads. If you are under 5’6″ and are just going to ride it about town and not d...

Keeping your motorbike safe

Posted by Dan Archer on Saturday, August 29, 2020, In : Motorcycle Security

As a motorbike owner you probably love your bike or scooter, there’s no shame in that. You love it because it brings you so much joy. So, imagine the disappointment you would feel if you woke up one morning to find it had been stolen from your house. Or if you returned to your parking space to find it was no longer there, someone had taken it. Unfortunately scooter security/motorbike security is not something most bike owners do take seriously, which is why so many of them find themselves i...

Transporting cash and valuables safely

Posted by Spartan Motorcycle Couriers on Monday, June 15, 2020, In : Transporting Valuables

Cash and Valuables Courier UK. Staff with responsibility for taking cash to the bank or transporting valuables will always be vulnerable to robbery. But you can take a number of precautions to reduce the risks involved and make your cash less inviting to thieves.

One of the top rules for people who take cash to the bank is to have someone with you on every trip because robbers are much more likely to attack a single person. When there are two of you, it’s also more likely that one can get aw...

Hospital Couriers North West

Posted by Spartan 24 Hour Security on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, In : Hospital Couriers

Hospital Couriers North West England. When you choose Spartan Motorcycle Couriers as your hospital courier service, you know you are getting the most in a courier service. We understand that hospitals deal with financial burdens and need cost effective ways to get their medical equipment and specimens delivered. As a solution, many hospitals have turned to our nationwide hospital courier professionals. Not only do we ensure your deliveries are made on time, every time, but having us do the de...

Document & Prescription Motorbike Courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, In : Document Delivery Service

Document Courier UK. Whether you have a need for Mail & Document service on a regular basis or just Ad Hoc, we are here to help. At Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we can arrange for collection normally within the hour and can undertake either a same day or next day service to your instructions.

An example of our Mail & Document Service is:

Collection as soon as possible, normally within an hour of order processing.
Any documentation that requires urgent or proof of receipt [1kg max]
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Warrington Courier Service

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, November 7, 2019, In : Courier Service

Warrington Courier Service. In any town or city there are always plenty of couriers. Some good some bad, most promise to deliver on time no matter how tight the time window and many don't deliver. There are many couriers in Warrington and some operate a 24 hour Warrington courier service. Our roads are getting busier all the time and at certain times of the day they become heavily congested. For a next day delivery it doesn't matter that much but for a same day delivery from Warrington you ne...
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Courier delivery from Warrington to Coventry

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, September 29, 2019, In : Courier Service

Had a call from Jones Nuttall in Warrington who needed a same day delivery of a part to MTC in coventry. They needed it delivering as soon as possible. Once we sorted payment out it was just a case of getting ready and heading off. I always keep a list of what I need to take just in case I forget something.

Once everything was sorted and had everything I needed I got on my green machine and off I went. The pick up was only 5 miles away and the roads were pretty clear. The hardest part was when...
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Motorbike riding tips

Posted by Huw Morris on Friday, August 23, 2019, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Riding a cruiser can be a ton of fun, however it's critical to adapt great propensities so you can do it securely. On the off chance that you don't have a clue what you're doing and haven't appropriately set you up, could be putting yourself in danger. On the off chance that you need to ride like an expert, consider these bike riding tips:

1. Train and Practice

Regardless of whether you're simply beginning or need to adapt further developed abilities, taking bike instructional courses is prob...

Motorcycle safety in bad weather

Posted by Douglas Marsh on Friday, August 23, 2019, In : Motorcycle Safety

Being a protected, savvy bike rider means being set up to ride in under perfect conditions. Regardless of whether you checked the climate before bouncing on your bicycle, The unstoppable force of life may send you some startling shocks. To help remain safe out and about, pursue these tips for riding your bike in awful climate.

Riding in Wet Climate

Wet streets are just not as useful for footing as dry streets. The streets can be extra dangerous when it begins to rain and oil buildup buoys to ...

Buying a used motorbike

Posted by Dale Thompson on Friday, August 23, 2019, In : Buying A Used Motorbike

Regardless of whether it's a starter bike or the bicycle you've been longing for, purchasing an utilized cruiser can be an incredible method to get a decent bicycle at a sensible cost. You'll have to do your exploration, however, and ensure you're genuinely getting a decent bargain. From purchasing from a vendor or a private merchant to causing an offer, to think about these tips for purchasing an utilized bike.

1. Research Kinds of Bikes

On the off chance that this isn't your first bicycle, ...

Christmas Parcel Delivery

Posted by Dale Morgan on Monday, August 12, 2019, In : Courier Service

With Christmas practically around the bend soon it will be a great opportunity to purchase Christmas presents, on the off chance that we haven't effectively done as such. The circumstance where numerous families may wind up wrongdoing is having relatives and companions who live far from them and trading endowments can end up troublesome. This implies individuals will require us to send bundles and cards through the post rather which in itself can be hard to tell where you stand.

Bundles and l...

Secure Parcel Delivery

Posted by Harry Moss on Monday, August 12, 2019, In : Same Day Courier Service

For most business prerequisites your normal bundle dispatch will probably deal with your whole business package needs. On the off chance that you have the odd thing that is of a higher incentive than you would typically send, at that point you may need to take out additional protection to cover that thing in travel.

Anyway for certain organizations, for example, those taking care of a lot of money or other high worth products, an ordinary package messenger won't be capable as far as the secur...

Security Courier

Posted by Dave Wilson on Monday, August 12, 2019, In : Security Courier Services

Security Courier UK. From the umpteen quantities of dispatch administrations out in the market, similar to different organizations, there are a few commendable and cost-effective organizations present which can make your involvement with the messenger administration in excess of anyone's imagination. The key purposes of a decent dispatch administration are relying upon three things - 1) Right Goal 2) Ideal Time 3) Right condition.

The protected messengers would be completely cautious when the...

Working As A Motorcycle Courier

Posted by Jeff Morgan on Friday, August 9, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

I'd been considering turning into a bike messenger for some time and after that toward the finish of 2009 along came the postal strikes, my chance. They state a subsidence is a decent time to begin a business and after all how hard would it be able to be? I used to convey pizzas around Exeter in the late 80s on Honda C90s and Melodys however a messed up leg put a conclusion to that rapidly. To be completely forthright, a messed up leg was not a terrible result thinking about how I used to rid...

Courier Service

Posted by Nancy Bell on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, In : Courier Service

Messenger administration has been a basic piece of current business administrations. The capacity to get products got and conveyed around the same time, at a predetermined time and explicit area is a profitable advantage for have for any genuine business, both little or set up. The dispatch is your own conveyance apparatus, ready to send merchandise with next to no notice to your goal of decision, for the most part nearby. Most enterprises have exploited this idea, understanding the extraordi...

Motorbike Couriers

Posted by Simon West on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Motorbike Couriers Warrington. You will discover numerous messenger vans along the M62 or the M1, how regularly do you see a Warrington motorbike dispatch?

Motorbike dispatches can travel longer separations and in less time than any van our vehicle, so for what reason don't you see a greater amount of them out and about every day?couriers can channel through traffic and be dexterous while being secure giving them a decent bit of leeway over the white van man. At times our bicycle messengers h...

Courier Service Provider

Posted by Nan Patel on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, In : Courier Service

Motorcycle Courier Service Provider Warrington. Messenger administrations are valuable administrations which transports things or results of different sorts that may be required to be conveyed desperately, securely or cautiously. The things that should be couriered might be something profitable like-bank drafts, lawful business records, mail request things, movies and tapes, work of art or delicate things like PC screens. Truth be told there are exceptional restorative dispatch organisations ...

Pre-Ride Motorcycle Checks

Posted by Mary Allen on Monday, July 29, 2019, In : Motorcycle Safety

When it comes to getting ready for the motorcycle riding season, you want to make sure that you are as prepared as you possibly can be for each and every trip that you take. The process getting ready for a motorcycle trip involves a number of important steps including making sure your motorcycle is in perfect riding condition, and making sure that you are also prepared for the ride by having the right gear.

After a long winter season with long periods of no riding occurring, you'll want to mak...

Long distant Motorbike Riding

Posted by Nathan Williams on Friday, July 26, 2019, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

It is important to remember that not all bikes handle well under the pressure of long distances. Touring motorcycles are usually the best option for this job as they have a number of added features for long distance travelling such as extra weight capabilities and optimum performance.

These bikes also offer more comfort for long distance travelling with their hard flat saddles and knee to leg ratio that doesn't inhibit position change. These are very important factors to consider when purchasi...

Same day delivery for retailers

Posted by Martin Harris on Friday, June 28, 2019, In : Same Day Courier Service

The best retailers in the world have begun to use the services of same day courier services over the larger delivery companies because they realise the value that this added speed of delivery can provide for their services. You don't have to look any further than the current shipping models being implemented by Amazon to see that this has clearly begun a growth in the courier industry, even in terms of their use by leading retailers.

Growth, in fact, has been the surprise of the last few decad...

Self Employed Courier Jobs And Insurance

Posted by Jeff Knowles on Friday, June 14, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

For the self-employed driver, courier jobs are a potentially attractive and lucrative business. However, as in most forms of enterprise, you’ll need to think a little about insurance cover.

Self-Employment

Before talking specifically about insurance, it’s worth spending a little time considering just w...

Reliable Couriers

Posted by Morgan Davis on Monday, June 10, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Reliable Couriers UK. If you are looking for deliveries within the country, or have a parcel to deliver overseas, a quality courier fulfils all these requirements. As a regular customer, you can track your account, and also get your invoices sent to you via e-mail.

Are you planning to get a large parcel delivered? Or, perhaps you are looking for a quick way to safely deliver an important document. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers can make the job convenient for you. Whatever your couriering need ma...

Legal Document Courier Delivery

Posted by Simon West on Saturday, May 25, 2019, In : Document Delivery Service

Legal Document Delivery UK. There are many reasons why someone might want a courier service to transport and hand-deliver legal documents. One would be that they need the documents to get their destination more quickly than the postal service or one of the big shippers like UPS could handle. If it needs to be there faster than overnight, then often a courier service is your only option. Another reason could be for the added security that the Chicago courier service provides over these other s...

Express Courier Services

Posted by Dave Hall on Saturday, May 25, 2019, In : Express Courier Services

Express Couriers UK. Have you ever needed to get something somewhere and didn't know exactly how to get it there? Well if you need it there tomorrow, there are many couriers proffering the adage "when it absolutely HAS to be there, we'll deliver". But what if it your product needs to be there as soon as possible and tomorrow is too late?

This is where an express courier service can be a lifesaver. Couriers will pick up your product and deliver it directly to the place to which it needs to go. ...

Safe Motorcycle Riding

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, April 14, 2019, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable and relaxing pastime. In order to enjoy it fully and safely your motorcycle should be in good order. A regular check of your motorcycle is a must. I use mine everyday for deliveries, so I always check it first thing in the morning. So you don't miss anything do the same motorcycle check routine.

Firstly make sure your bike is on level firm ground, it sounds obvious but I've known people put their motorbikes on grass, next minute it's on it's side. I always ...
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Security for Legal Document Transport

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

There are various degrees of security that are implemented by courier companies based on the specifics of whatever cargo they are transporting at any given time. For example, the security that a San Francisco courier might implement for transporting a low value package might differ greatly from what they might do when transporting highly valuable legal documents of any kind.

Legal documents are among the most important things that a courier can carry. That is because they are often required to...

Secure Parcel Delivery

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Parcel Courier North West. For most business requirements your average parcel courier will be able to handle your entire business parcel needs. If you have the odd item that is of a higher value than you would normally send, then you may have to take out extra insurance to cover that item in transit.

However for some businesses, such as those handling large amounts of cash or other high value goods, a normal parcel courier will not be up to the job in terms of the security needed. They may off...

Women and Motorcycles

Posted by Kathryn Windmill on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

When you think about people who ride motorcycles what do you think about? Long hair, long beards, and leather? Do you think about macho men hanging out in dive bars playing pool and drinking beer? These are typically the images that are portrayed to us as your typical biker. However, people from all walks of life, race, and even sex encompass motorcycle riders. That is right guys; women can also be avid motorcycle riders. For those women that chose to be part of the motorcycle culture it is e...

Women Motorcycle Riders

Posted by Kim Morgan on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

In the early 1900's William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson did some experimenting with electric bicycles and created the first motorcycle. This invention changed the world and was the catalyst for getting riding where it is today. Since then many with an adventuresome, free spirit that love to ride and see the world from the back of a motorcycle of their choosing have joined the ranks of riders. From that day those joining the ranks have not just been men but also women. Today women riders put...

Maintaining motorcycle safety

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, March 8, 2019, In : Motorcycle Safety

Riding a motorcycle rides skill and an overall awareness of what needs to be done in order to stay safe in every situation. There are a number of things that can be done to maintain a high level of motorcycle safety on each and every ride that one takes.

Motorcycle Safety Course

If you're a beginner in the world of riding motorcycles, or need a refresher course on safety and driving techniques, then a motorcycle safety course can benefit you. Safety courses provide you with the skills and knowl...

Why take a motorcycle riding course

Posted by Martin Jones on Friday, March 8, 2019, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Many more people are riding motorcycles today than ever before, especially women. Since I've been riding for 12 years now I have women ask me all the time about where they can start. They want to know if I took a Basic Motorcycle Course, and should they take one. They ask if I was afraid, and how did I know for sure that I wanted to ride. My advice to anyone, male or female, who is considering riding a motorcycle is simply this... take a basic course and you will know. I can't explain it, exc...

Building motorcycle skills

Posted by Mike James on Friday, March 8, 2019, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

To be competent in any endeavor requires the development of specific skills, and motorcycle riding is no different. Of course, a lot of the skills needed for competent motorcycle riding can simply be obtained through conscientious practice. However, the skills needed to become proficient in motorcycle racing may require professional help. There are a number of areas that a motorcycle rider should develop skill whether they are doing it on their own or with a trainer.

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Doing a track day

Posted by Howard Jones on Friday, March 8, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

If you're wanting to improve your road riding, you may not have thought of doing a track day on your pride and joy, or you may find it downright daunting. There are many reasons why not to, the thought of dropping your baby, others riders may being much better, and just the thought of being on a race track can be intimidating. However, if you want to become a better rider, get to know your bike better, and experience the joy of riding your bike in a controlled and safe environment, then a tra...

Can I get a pick up from my house?

Posted by David Davis on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Sometimes you have something to gain by arranging a multi stop shipment with your Warrington courier service instead of setting up several different deliveries. This can save you money, and can also save you time by making sure that the deliveries are made to your clients as promptly as possible. However, not all couriers have this option. It is important therefore that you find out ahead of time if your courier company has options for multi stop shipments.

This is another service, just like s...

Shipping parcels in bulk

Posted by Dan Walker on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

This may not immediately jump out as a way of saving your company or customers money in shipping costs, but often shipping parcels in bulk can bring about big cost saving benefits. There are several circumstances in which it may apply to your business. Note though, that it will not be applicable for every business to consider shipping parcels in bulk.

Carriers are often able to offer you a discount if they ship your parcels in bulk to a supplier. To ship fifty of the same parcel to your custom...

Same day deliveries for retailers

Posted by Martin Hart on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Same Day Courier Service

The best retailers in the world have begun to use the services of same day courier services over the larger delivery companies because they realize the value that this added speed of delivery can provide for their services. You don't have to look any further than the current shipping models being implemented by Amazon to see that this has clearly begun a growth in the courier industry, even in terms of their use by leading retailers.

Growth, in fact, has been the surprise of the last few decad...

Saturday mail delivery

Posted by Marvin James on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Courier Service

Saturday Courier Service North West England. In the month of February, the United Kingdom Postal Service declared that it would stop delivering first-class mails on Saturday. However, they were ready to accept packages, express mail and mail order medicine on Saturdays, as they are pretty important and lifesaving, but the letters, catalogs, cards and bills would be denied during weekends to save $2 billion per year. This major decision was announced since the 237 year old government agency is...

Motorcycle shipping services

Posted by Mark Mace on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

If you want to avail of motorcycle shipping services, look for one who knows not only to deliver your motorcycle on the designated date and place, but also one who knows how to take care of it. You wouldn't like for your motorcycle to have scratches on it and some dents during transit.

Motorcycle shipping is now made easy and convenient with the many businesses that now provide such services. There are a lot of service providers for motorcycle shipping, but you should get one, which you can tr...

Courier pickup during Holidays

Posted by Mathew Allwood on Thursday, January 24, 2019, In : Courier Service

Sometimes businesses require deliveries and pickups to be made outside of normal business hours. Quite often, this is going to be due to the 24-hour global economy that has come to be a way of existence for many companies, particularly those that handle regular transportation of goods. While it is usually more efficient for both parties; the courier and the shipper, to do business within the regular business work day, there are many reasons why a courier in Warrington may have a 24-hour hotli...

Warrington Motorbike Courier Service

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, November 8, 2018, In : Warrington Motorbike Courier

Warrington Motorbike Courier Service. Here at Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we aim to give our clients the best Warrington Courier Service possible. We always try to help and find solutions to your transportation problems.

We transport your items safely, quickly and with no hassle or fuss. Whether you need important documents or medical samples delivering Spartan Motorcycle Couriers will always deliver your consignments on time and in good order. All our couriers are advanced motorcycle riders ...
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Choosing motorcycle tyres

Posted by Alex Davis on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

The performance of a motorcycle is one of the most important attributes when it comes to riding. Sitting side by side with safety, of course. The increase that a tyre could provide in both areas will sky rocket. Think, two riders take their own route to the next city. Eventually each rider will explore a different terrain. Wouldn't each need to be equipped for their own riding pleasure? Traveling down two lane roads all the way to the off-roads, everybody who owns a motorcycle needs to know h...

Motorbikes for sale

Posted by John Morgan on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Looking To Buy A Motorcycle? You have made up your mind and you want to buy yourself a motorcycle. Have you decided to get a Harley-Davidson, a Triumph, a Honda or do you know yet? So where do you go to find motorcycles for sale? The easy answer is to motorcycle dealerships. Motorcycles are no different than automobiles in this respect. They have dealerships just like automobiles to find motorcycles for sale.

So what's the advantage of going to a dealership rather than purchasing from an indiv...

Motorcycle Safety

Posted by Dave Morris on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Motorcycle Safety

Motorcycles have always been a thrilling and efficient way to get around. Since its invention in 1867, the two-wheeled machine has memorized thousands upon thousands of people. It has been used by some for daily transportation and others as a weekend hobby.

Motorcycle Development

In 1867, Sylvester Howard Roper's invention called the motorcycle featured a two-cylinder steam-engine that was powered by coal. By 1885 Gottlieb Daimler used a wooden bike frame to produced the first ever gas powered ...

Motorcycle stunt riding

Posted by Sian Murry on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Motorcycle Stunt Riding is banned on the open roads in United States and you can be put behind the bars for trying one. Still the activity is gaining popularity day by day in both United States and Great Britain.

When you are planning to buy a used motorcycle, make sure to find out whether the motorcycle was used for stunt purposes. Stunting can inflict heavy blows to the transmission, the engine, the shocks and suspension. Therefore, you have to be careful and check for signs of stunt activit...

Using motorcycle jacks

Posted by Dave Harding on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Motorcycle Accessories

If you are one of many motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy working on bikes, then consider buying a motorcycle jack. It's one of the most important tools to have the garage in order to safely work on motorcycles.

A motorcycle jack is a smaller version of a regular jack used for fixing cars or trucks, but motorcycle enthusiasts are always warned not to use regular jacks on their bikes. These jacks are made up of crisscrossing metal which can be rolled under the center of a motorcycle. The upper pa...

Vintage Motorcycles

Posted by Mark Lucas on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Motorcycles were first introduced in the later half of 19th century. Since the invention, motorcycles have become one of the most popular and common means of transportation. Vintage motorcycles are the earlier models of motorcycles which were manufactured after the First World War.

Vintage motorcycles are all time passion of bike riders and speed lovers. Apart from being a passion, some ardent rider also collects and preserves vintage motorcycles as treasures. The Japanese, British, Europeans,...

Electric Motorcycles

Posted by Martin Ford on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

The motorcycle was introduced in the latter half of the 19th century. Since then this has been the most common and popular means of transport. An electric motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by battery and is the latest innovation in the motorcycle industry.

Basically, electric motorcycles can be classified into two; power-on-demand motorcycles and power-assist motorcycles. Earlier, electric motorcycles were used only for races. With the introduction of electric motorcycles for general...

Protect your motorcycle with GAP insurance

Posted by Sue Willis on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Motorcycle Security

Imagine you just purchased a brand new Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle two months ago, and it was stolen right before your eyes as you were eating in your favorite restaurant. Not to worry, you are fully protected by the full coverage motorcycle insurance policy your motorcycle lender required you to get. Right?

In most cases, not exactly, if you look into the details of the motorcycle insurance policy you purchased. The reason is that most full coverage motorcycle insurance policies will cover fo...

How to pack your parcel

Posted by Mark James on Thursday, October 25, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Whether you're selling your unwanted items on online auctions sites, or sending documents around the world, your parcels still need to be well packaged.

Here's how to do it properly.

It's essential that you use the right size of box for your parcel. Underfilled boxes are likely to collapse and, and overfilled boxes can burst. Whilst you might be anxious about increasing the weight and so the cost of your parcel, you won't want your parcel to get damaged.

You'll need to use suitable and high qual...

Managing your courier operations

Posted by Martin Ford on Saturday, October 20, 2018, In : Courier Service

Motorcycle Couriers UK. A Courier Company or a Freight Forwarder has to take care of thousands of things to ensure successful business operations. These companies have got several clients to serve; many services to execute and a big team of professionals to pamper. This is not all; companies also have to take care of their international locations and staff, infrastructure and various internal affairs in order to put everything on the right place. For big UK companies to manage all these thing...

What makes a good courier service

Posted by Dennis Smith on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Courier Service

The first and most obvious thing that makes a good courier service is the ability to deliver packages. While this may seem obvious, it isn't unheard of to read reviews or hear from friends or family members how a company with express delivery failed to get the parcel to its destination at all.

Customer service is also a key component that any decent courier service needs to focus on. When customers have a question or need clarification about something, they shouldn't be forced to listen to a r...

Tips for couriers

Posted by Harold Smith on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Courier Service

If you're thinking of specialising in the business of delivering courier loads then there are some key pieces of information that you would do well to remember. They relate to the equipment that you should carry in your vehicle, the journeys that you will have to make and the pay that you can expect upon job completion.

What Vehicle Will You Use?

The type of vehicle that you opt to drive or ride about on will probably depend upon the environment that you intend on working in. If you plan on tra...

Don't text while driving

Posted by Martin Ford on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

When you have an urgent need to send a text message while you're driving courier loads around the UK, you may wish you worked in another country. As a professional driver who earns their living from delivering packages across your region, you will naturally understand (and comply with) the UK's laws about texting and driving - basically don't! But do you know what happens abroad?

Differing laws around the globe

In the UK, almost everyone understands that it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile p...

Courier loads and packing tips

Posted by Mark Hughes on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

If you're shipping courier loads, packing the goods might be something you need to think carefully about.

Consider the weight

As a general rule, delivery companies tend to have various weight restrictions that differentiate between them and what might be termed freight carriers. However, whatever the debate on terminology, remember there's a relationship between the weight of your goods and the strength of the packaging needed.

It's not unknown for some poor drivers to arrive to collect somethin...

Best places to find customers

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Courier Work

Many a courier has noticed (and complained about) the decreasing number of delivery jobs available. And for good reason: the development of the digital age has made delivering hard documents (for example) in many cases not just irrelevant but inconvenient.

Still, it is still an essential job, and fun work if you can get it. So where should you look for courier jobs? All it takes is an open mind and a little creativity.

Legal Industry, Law Offices and Similar Places

While the digital age has less...

Balance speed and service as a courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Courier Work

When someone hires a courier they expect them to deliver a fast service. This holds true for the people at both ends of the equation. If you were looking for someone to deliver your parcel to its destination, you would expect that person to deliver quickly so your customer is satisfied with the service. Conversely if you were the customer you would expect a good delivery service from the company you placed an order with, so you could get your goods as quickly as possible.

So where does this le...

Couriers - The most dangerous time to drive

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 5, 2018, In : Courier Work

The leading motor manufacturers have taken a number of steps to improve vehicle safety in recent years. However, the majority of drivers are aware that it is impossible to guarantee complete road safety, and too many people lose their lives in road accidents every day. People working for courier businesses spend great periods of time behind the wheel so need to be extra vigilant with their driving habits. However, it is worth bearing in mind the risks are especially high at specific times.

The...

How to use a sameday courier

Posted by Simon Howle on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Same Day Courier Service

Same Day Couriers Warrington. When you're a company involved in the day to day of e-commerce and other retail areas, then it's likely that sometime or another you're going to need to take advantage of a sameday courier. However, when choosing between the many businesses that offer this service, there can be some confusing choices to make. That's why we've come up with this article in order to help you make the right decision between the many firms that offer a next day delivery service, to en...

Using internet to grow your courier business

Posted by Steve Davis on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

For many people in the delivery business, having an online presence to gain more courier jobs is often interpreted as having a website. While it is indeed instrumental to growing your business, the reality is that just having a website alone may not be enough.

Here are a few steps you can take to maximizing your website and web presence in order to win more customers, and more courier jobs!

What a Website Can't Do

When it comes to having a website, many people are under the impression that "if y...

Advice for new courier drivers

Posted by Martin Ford on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Courier Work

Working as an owner-driver in the delivery industry is the ideal job for many people. If you love driving and being out on the road, being a courier driver can provide you with a great deal of freedom and the opportunity for great financial rewards. However, getting started on your own can certainly have its challenges. Here are some tips to help set you on the right path to success in the delivery industry.

Sort Out the Basics

You will need a number of things to get started in the courier indu...

A reliable courier can prove indispensable

Posted by Mark Wright on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Courier Service

Law firms regularly need to make court filings and arrange for registry of deeds in connection with the assignments that they are handling for their clients. While this may seem to be a routine matter, it requires great expertise and a detailed knowledge of the functioning of certain areas of court procedures. An undelivered or wrongly delivered document can play havoc with an ongoing litigation. Most law firms outsource activities of this nature to a third party legal courier service.

Court w...

What makes a courier company the best?

Posted by Harold Jones on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Courier Service

A company that offers timely services to its customers in a cost effective manner may be considered as the best; but since there is a taut competition in the industry, you as a courier company have to offer exclusive services to your customers to attract them. The more personalised and customer centric your services are; the more accolades you earn in the market.

Some of the essential requirements to run a courier business successfully are mentioned below:

Value Added Services

Anything that adds...

Golden rules of courier work

Posted by Mathew Harris on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Courier Work

Working as a courier can be the ideal job for many people. However, if you work as a courier then you should make sure that you follow a few golden rules to get more out of your job and enjoy it to the full. Follow these rules and you'll find that you enjoy this excellent job even more.

Always Leave on Time

Punctuality is so important when you work as a courier, and that means leaving on time every time. There are always going to be problems on the road that get in the way of making your delive...

Security of courier cargo

Posted by Mark Davis on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

Delivery drivers make a living out of successfully collecting and dispatching items. They can maintain a positive reputation by keeping the courier cargo safe. However, they do face a challenge when it comes to the protection of breakables.

Choosing Containers

There is a wide selection of packaging types that can be used to store courier loads. Double sided cardboard boxes will suitably protect some household items. Plastic boxes might be required to safeguard glassware and other valuables. Th...

Premier Courier Services

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, September 27, 2018, In : Motorcycle Couriers

What makes a good courier service? delivering the items on time and good order are the obvious. Going out of your way to give customers the very best service possible. Keeping the costs down and the price competitive is also important.

Here at Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we go out of our way to give the customer the very best courier service. Delivering items of all kinds and values. All staff are advanced motorcycle riders and SIA security licenced. We have delivered just about everything fro...
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How courier services help online traders

Posted by Simon Cross on Friday, September 21, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Decades ago, online selling was an impossible thing. First, there's the lack of know-how when it comes to e-commerce transactions. And second, there's the lack of cheap couriers. When purchasing something for a loved one who lives far away, the post office is the only accessible and affordable means of sending the item. But thanks to courier and parcel service companies, items bought online or offline can be shipped to any place in only a few days.

The quick and efficient handling of courier s...

Value in using a local Courier Service

Posted by Mark Lucas on Friday, September 21, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

For any manufacturing company, downtime can be a nightmare. Thankfully, production down time can be planned to avoid major service disruptions and ensuing financial losses.

How you manage down time can very well mean the difference between a year of profit and a year of loss, making it imperative that manufacturing companies use whatever resources they have at their disposal to limit down time. Production lines shut down due to unscheduled maintenance may be the most frustrating, though luckil...

Residential Courier Services

Posted by Martin Ford on Friday, September 21, 2018, In : Courier Service

When you either work part time out of your home, or are running a full time business from that location, it can be extremely difficult to ensure that you have a steady supply flow between you and your customers. One of the best ways to achieve this is to find a Chicago courier service that specializes in offering residential pickup and delivery service. This is a service that means that you will be able to get essentially the same service that a business gets from your courier company, but to...

Becoming a Courier

Posted by Sarah Arrow on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, In : Courier Work

There are many businesses that rely on couriers every day. From delivering an Elephant to an envelope, it's all delivered by a truck. Many people like the feeling of the peace of mind that a courier can give them when delivering their goods.

Can anyone become a courier? There are some things that people should know if they are thinking would like to become a courier. Many companies require that the couriers that they hire be of at least the age of 18. Some ask that you are over 25 for insuranc...

Regular Contract Courier Deliveries

Posted by Sarah Arrow on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Contract Couriers UK. Regular contract couriers are, if selected correctly, the type of courier that will win you positive feedback and enable you to grow your business. Often an online retailer or indeed any business will look at the delivery aspect of their product to make savings. This in fact can have the opposite affect than first intended if you don't go about booking your regular contract courier in the correct way.

Do you ring up and ask how much before you give any consideration to th...

Modern Day Courier Services

Posted by Harold Jenkins on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, In : Courier Service

There is no place on earth inaccessible in the modern world. There are arrangements and scopes for availing different kinds of products and services as and when we need them. The modern day couriers are one such area of service that makes this possible to a greater extent.

The aspect of courier services that makes it different from the regular postal services is listed below for your reference.Protected delivery of goods and letters, Quick service delivery of consignments, Large network area o...

Courier Freight

Posted by Darren Smith on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, In : Courier Service

If you're a firm which is in need of services of a courier company then how would you choose a courier company? With so many courier companies in the market it becomes quite difficult to select one that make sure that your needs are met. Generally you would want a courier services provider that will give reliable services at cheap freight.

Thus it becomes important to understand the factors that determine the chargers of a freight or courier company. As the lesser the chargers of a courier com...

Finding a quality Medical Courier

Posted by Monte O'Hara on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, In : Medical Courier

Medical Couriers Warrington. When it comes to transporting medical specimens, blood products, sensitive records and X-rays, finding a quality medical courier is nearly as critical as the care that is provided by the Warrington clinics and hospitals that contract with the Medical Couriers.

Hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics and other specialty medical centers have lab specimens, patient records and other items that need to be sent from one location to another in a timely fashion usually on a ...

The purpose of motorcycle boots

Posted by Harold Simme on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, In : Motorcycle Accessories

Motorcycle boots are used much frequently these days. Motorcycle is an invention of man that is used like any other need. It has become a need for human beings to depend on these inventions for an easy way of living. Motorcycle is used by people for transport purposes; rather than as a means of comfort it has been become a basic necessity for human beings to possess vehicles.

Ever since the invention of the motorcycle there has been a lot of changes and it has evolved over the years to be what...

The importance of using a motorcycle cover

Posted by Robert Walker on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, In : Motorcycle Accessories

Motorcycle covers are an often overlooked alternative to keeping your motorcycle in a garage or under larger cover. Whilst they are not as ideal due to a lack of airflow, and keeping in condensation (although this is relieved by higher quality breathable and waterproof contemporary materials) they are still great at protecting your motorcycle from the elements.

Even if you do have a garage, then fitting a motorcycle cover will protect from elements inside your garage, such as dust, dirt and in...

Facts about Express Couriers

Posted by Dolly Mendoza on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, In : Express Courier Services

To give you a simple and basic definition, express couriers are the men and women who make sure your parcels or packages are delivered from one place to another. Basically, express couriers are messengers that convey a message in a letter or items in parcels or boxes, all of which bearing a degree of importance either or both to the sender and the receiver.

These messengers come in different types and styles of transporting items from the sending source to the receiving end. You can imagine th...

Evolution of the motorcycle

Posted by Sam Smeeton on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

While the invention of the Motorcycle is subject to great debate and contention even today, what is certain is that its evolution is both impressive and fun to look at. From the early steam models and gas powered predecessors, to today's high performance designs, the journey of the Motorcycle's development is a testament to man's ingenuity and skill.

The idea of a two wheeled motorized vehicle appears to have occurred to multiple people at around the same time. Hence, there is a multitude of d...

Choosing a local courier service

Posted by John Jenkins on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, In : Courier Service

Many modern businesses rely on courier companies. Courier services ensure the fastest delivery of products, documents and other materials. Courier companies often out-perform even fax machines and electronic means of transporting goods - lowering costs to the business owner over time. Courier services make it fast and easy to transport tangible items, a need which will always remain.

Instead of having an employee hand deliver materials, building a relationship with a local courier company can ...

Choosing an international courier company

Posted by Clive Jenkins on Sunday, September 9, 2018, In : Courier Service

When you need to ship large amounts of orders for your business, it's important to choose the right international courier company. Huge courier companies are often known throughout the world. However, there are large companies that don't necessarily have the same reputation as others, but the service may be just as good as or better than the more well-known companies. Whether you're looking for a courier company for a new business or want to change from your current service provider, knowing ...

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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Document delivery from Manchester to London

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Had a call from a company that needed urgent documents delivering from their office in Manchester to a branch in London. Had a time window of just over four hours so couldn't hang around. It was going to be another hot day so made sure I had a bottle of water with me. If you are thinking of becoming a motorcycle courier a good idea is to have a job checklist, just to remind yourself of what you need to carry.

I set off and could feel the sun on my back, the bike was running well and was look...
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Honda motorbikes in America

Posted by Joe Kent on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, In : Japanese Motorcycles

Honda has reached a major milestone – having been in the United States for 50 years. Initially, Honda was known for motorcycles and scooters, not the robust lineup of cars that we have today. Eventually the appeal of Honda motorcycles caught on, and this popularity helped fuel interest in Honda in the late 1960s when Honda entered the auto market.

The first Honda sold in America was the N600, a two-door car that’s about the size of the modern day Smart two-seater. The Honda N600 sold for $...

Norton Motorcycles

Posted by Alan Liptrot on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, In : British Motorcycles

James Lansdowne Norton, the father of the company, began the story in 1898 with a factory that made cycle chains in Birmingham, UK, but by 1902 he was importing engines from Switzerland and France.

To create his own motorcycles, and success followed quickly with a Norton ridden by Rem Fowler winning the twin-cylinder class at the first Isle of Man TT race. This was the start of Norton's long lasting love affair with racing, which didn't end until the 1960's. The prize that everyone coveted was...

Same Day Courier Company Warrington

Posted by Spartan Motorcycle Couriers on Friday, May 25, 2018, In : Same Day Couriers Warrington

Warrington Same Day Couriers. Do you have some packages that need to be delivered; do you need an important document delivered or medical samples delivered urgently? You need to get in touch with the best Spartan Motorcycle Couriers Warrington.

Courier services have become so much, part and parcel of our daily lives that you cannot imagine what it could be like without efficient Same Day Couriers Warrington delivering your packages in record time. Very many important documents, purchases and ...

Dedicated Motorcycle Couriers UK

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, March 17, 2018, In : Dedicated Motorcycle Couriers

Motorcycle Couriers UK. We are a trustworthy Warrington based motorcycle courier company. For when you need a motorbike courier you can trust to deliver your goods on time.

You should also expect someone who will not only deliver the goods, but be RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL and SECURE. Contact us to discuss how we will help deliver your goods to support your business. No matter how big or small, near or far call us to discuss your requirements now.

By entrusting us with your goods we will be an ext...

Document Transportation Warrington

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, March 3, 2018, In : Document Delivery Service

Document Couriers Warrington. If you have been looking for a document courier service then look no further, our service is a bespoke specialist document service, covering a number of different sectors including:

Solicitors
Barristers
Building contractors
Architects
Estate Agents
Accountants

References for above can be provided on request.

Delivering time sensitive documents

If you have an out of hours collection to meet a deadline, as long as you give us enough time to physically make the delivery we ...

Same Day Car Parts Courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, In : Same Day Courier Service

Fast, secure, same day deliveries are our speciality. This motorcycle courier service offers the most secure form of car parts delivery possible, where the goods never leave the rider. We can collect from your premises and deliver the parts straight away, thus offering the quickest and safest option.

Most people have cars and a lot need them. While we enjoy their performance on the road, it's what's inside of them that gets us where we need to go. Without vehicle parts, cars could not be manuf...

Information on becoming a motorbike courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, February 2, 2018, In : Information On Becoming A Motorbike Courier

It's easy enough to grasp, motorcycle couriers collect and deliver small items in person. These are often confidential letters or documents which require urgent and safe transportation.

Motorcycle couriers deliver to town and cites, in larger congested cites such as London they can make up to twenty trips a day, sometimes covering anything up to 200 miles. They work constantly in noisy city traffic and sometimes ride for long periods in heavy rain, wind, snow and ice. A courier wears safety cl...

North West Same Day Couriers

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, February 1, 2018, In : Same Day Courier Service

North West Same Day Couriers. Do you have a requirement to ship small sized packages, confidential or urgent documents or simply need to get a replacement part or component from, or to, Warrington (Cheshire), or to another location in the mainland United Kingdom? If so, Spartan Motorcycle Couriers, a nationwide courier service, can help you! Spartan Motorcycle Couriers are the solution to your same day courier needs.

We offer a reliable same day courier service using secure transportation for ...

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 ...

Storing your motorcycle

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, October 14, 2017, In : Motorcycle Maintenance

Preparing a motorbike for long term storage sounds depressing. Motorcycles are made to be ridden, but that doesn’t mean circumstances won’t arise when you might have to leave your motorbike in the long term parking section of your garage or under a sheet. Here are some tips to assure it’s done properly.

Petrol and water mix about as well as, well, oil and water. Parking a motorcycle for an extended period of time with a tank half filled with gas is an invitation for condensation form. Th...

Triumph Bonneville

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 13, 2017, In : British Motorcycles

Triumph Bonneville is the name given to three distinct model lines of this notable British motorcycle. They share a parallel-twin four-stroke engine configuration, but the latest motorcycle to carry this name is of a totally new design and is manufactured by the modern successor of the original Triumph company.

The early 650 cc capacity production Triumph T120 Bonneville, often known as the duplex frame model, was replaced in the early 1970s by the T140 Bonneville which was the same basic mach...

Buying a second hand motorcycle

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, In : Buying A Second Hand Motorcycle

Are you chomping at the bit to get your hands on a two-wheeled dream machine, but don’t fancy parting with a ton of cash for a brand-new model?

If the answer is “yes”, then a second hand motorbike might be a more budget-friendly option.

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to used bikes, so here’s how you go about getting your hands on one.

Benefits of a used bike

The main benefit of buying a used bike over a new one is - unsurprisingly - the price.

Thanks to depreciation, new motorbik...

Carrying a pillion passenger

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, August 18, 2017, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

A pillion passenger is a passenger that sits behind the rider on a motorbike.

The Highway Code doesn’t say much about carrying pillion passengers – just some very basic rules and no guidelines at all, so we got some input from some experienced riders to bring you the definitely guide to carrying a pillion passenger on your motorcycle. Let’s first look at what the Highway Code says:

You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They s...

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...

Packing and transportation tips

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, July 31, 2017, In : Van Courier

Packing

Use good quality boxes. Our durable cardboard boxes are ideal for lighter items, and our Really Useful plastic boxes are some of the strongest available. You’ll be able to stack boxes to make the best use of your storage space, too.Fill boxes completely and distribute weight evenly. This will make stacking easier, and help make sure your boxes don’t tip over or collapse.Don’t overfill your boxes. Make sure your boxes don’t split or bulge.

Store heavy items in smaller boxes for e...

Same Day Couriers Warrington

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, March 3, 2017, In : Same Day Couriers Warrington

Spartan Motorcycle Couriers was formed in 2010 to provide a sameday courier service that you can rely on. We provide a national dedicated sameday courier service and have consistently delivered beyond our customers expectations. We always strive to go the extra mile.

We pride ourselves in our effective communication, high quality service and our ability to serve our customers well, and having them coming back time and time again. We have a dedicated and hard working team who have all the skill...

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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Riding a motorcycle on motorways ( part six )

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, October 22, 2016, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

To rejoin the motorway

Don't pull straight out onto the carriageway. Use the hard shoulder as an acceleration lane to build up speed before joining the left-hand lane when there's a gap.

Roadworks

Accidents can often happen at roadworks when drivers fail to observe simple rules of safety. So - reduce speed in good time when warned by the advance warning signs or flashing signals - Get into the lane indicated for use by your motorcycle in good time - Obey all speed limits - Keep the correct separ...
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Motorcycle courier service Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester.

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, September 24, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Working as a motorcycle courier, it is important to develop a good customer base. Regular work from account customers keeps your business ticking over. At Spartan Motorcycle Couriers we have developed a good customer base in the Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester areas. The key to securing regular business from clients is simple. Always be courteous, helpful and go out of your way to help them. Also deliver the consignments on time and give good customer service by keeping them updated on t...
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Riding a motorcycle on motorways ( part five )

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, September 11, 2016, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

End of motorway

There will be end of motorway signs at all exits. These mean that the road you're joining will have different rules. Remember to watch for any signs telling you what these are, particularly - speed limits - dual carriageway - two-way traffic - clearway - motorway link road - part-time traffic lights.

Speed when leaving motorway

After riding at motorway speeds for some time, your judgement of speed will almost certainly be affected, 40 or 45 mph seems more like 20 mph - adjust yo...
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Same day motorcycle courier delivery of antique automation

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Had a call from a gentleman who needed an antique automation picking up from a dealer in Manchester and delivering to Northampton. Was informed the automation was an early 1900's Puss In Boots Cat and rather valuable. It was already well packed so all I had to do was transport it safely and quickly. The gentleman was in a hurry to get it but couldn't pick it up himself.

I got on my green automation and headed for Manchester. The traffic was congested but managed to weave my way through it. I d...
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Same day motorcycle courier delivery of documents

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, May 28, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers

A company in Warrington needed important documentation delivered to their main office in Glasgow. The documents needed to be delivered by 2pm. One of the company directors was flying overseas and didn't receive all the documents needed for the trip. The lady who called me sounded distraught, and by what she was telling me was the one who made the mistake, and had been told in no uncertain terms to sort it out.

Time to put on my Batman outfit, crank up the Batmobile and save the world. In my d...
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Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, January 25, 2015, In : American Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles U.S.A 1903 -

It was by a series of happy coincidences that the Harley family moved from Manchester, England and the Davidsons from Scotland both emigrated to North America in the late 19th century, and settled in Milwaukee. And that two of their sons, Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson, should end up working at the same engineering establishment, became firm friends, and began experimentation with the internal combustion engine. Arthur was the outgoing one, a patternm...
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Norton Commando Interstate MKIII 850 ES

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, September 22, 2014, In : British Motorcycles

Norton was on the verge of bankruptcy by 1975 when this motorcycle, the final version of the Commando was produced. Based on 1973's MKI 850, the MKIII was fitted with an electric starter in addition to the kick-starter. It had tuned silencers, lockheed disc brakes front and rear, left hand gearchange, halogen lightening, and a full compliment of accessories. Nothing could conceal the age of the design and compared to the increasingly sophisticated Japanese opposition it was very dated, though...
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Honda Goldwing GL1500

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, February 28, 2014, In : Japanese Motorcycles

The symbol of the Golden wing was already a familiar Honda trademark when the model was christened in 1975. At the time of its launch, the 1000cc four-cylinder machine was simply the biggest, most complex motorcycle ever produced in Japan. By the 1980's, Honda was an established car-maker, with car and motorcycle assembly plants around the world. In 1981, Goldwing production moved from Japan to Ohio, the biggest market for the motorcycle was in America, but it was exported all over the world,...
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Honda CB350

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, February 28, 2014, In : Japanese Motorcycles

The CB350 was the smallest of the 1970's road going, four cylinder, S.O.H.C machines. Never officially imported into Britain, and failing to gain support in the USA, Honda looked to Europe, where some countries import tax laws favour sub-350cc motorcycles. Police versions were offered in France and Holland. Even so, the CB350 had a short life. Introduced in 1972, it was replaced in the markets by the CB400F, which appeared in 1974. Capacity of the 400 four was increased to 408cc. It was resty...
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Harley-Davidson Hill Climber

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, February 28, 2014, In : American Motorcycles

The ingredients of an American hill-climb motorcycle appear simple, even if the reality is rather more complicated. The essential element is power, and in the case of this machine a methanol-burning eight-valve engine was enough in 1930 to make it a competitive motorcycle. A long wheelbase and weight at the front to prevent the motorcycle tipping over backwards are both essential, as is grip, which is why the motorcycles rear tyre is wrapped in chains. A good level of expertise was involved i...
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Honda CBR 1100 Blackbird

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, January 24, 2014, In : Japanese Motorcycles

Motorcycle makers have always wanted to make the fastest motorcycle on the market. Kawasaki claimed the title in 1990 with its ZZR 1100, and it wasn't until six years later that Honda was able to respond. Placing a 164 bhp engine in an aerodynamic motorcycle weighing 241 kg ( 531 lbs ) resulted in a top speed of 285 km/h ( 177 mph ). However, the Blackbird is also docile, easy to ride at low speed, comfortable, and has surprisingly agile handling. It combines the punch of a boxer with the man...
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Triumph T595 Daytona

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, January 20, 2014, In : British Motorcycles

Six years after Triumph's 1991 re-launch, the company entered the lucrative supersports market with the T595, built to compete with the market leading Honda Fireblade and charistmatic Ducati 916. The motorcycle used Triumph's trademark three-cylinder set up and the Daytona name from the earlier models, but almost everything else was new. Though lighter, more powerful, and better looking than its predecessor, the T595's reputation suffered when some early motorcycles were recalled because of a...
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World Superbikes

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, January 16, 2014, In : World Superbikes

The Brands Hatch round of the World Superbike Championship has become, like the Bol D'Or and the Daytona 200, one of those occasions that transcends motorcycle sport. Crowds regulary run into six figures, making it the best attended one day sporting event in the UK.

Rewind back to 1988, and the first ever World Superbike race, and an optimist might have counted 10,000 people inside Donington Park. Take today's spectator back to that first race and they would have trouble recognising it as a W...
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History Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Posted by Larry Clark on Thursday, January 9, 2014, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Harley-Davidson got it's humble start when William Harley and Arthur Davidson produced the first production motorcycle in 1903. The motorcycle was to be a racing bike, and was built in a small shed wooden with the words Harley-Davidson Motor Company written on the front door. One year later Harley-Davidson had put out 3 production motorcycles for the public.

In 1905 Harley-Davidson wins it's first race and hires it's first employee. Three years later, in 1908, Harley-Davidson sold the first mo...
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Another Strange Delivery Destination

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, December 1, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Working as a motorcycle courier you meet people from all walks of life and deliver consignments to some strange places and people. Solicitors must have it in for me as the strangest places and people I've delivered to have all been solicitors clients. This one was no exception. Had to deliver documentation to a lady living out in the sticks. It was pouring with rain and had been for a couple of days. The roads were fine until I hit the green belt, as every biker knows some country roads are a...
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Urgent Sample Delivery

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Urgent Sample Delivery from Preston to Birmingham. Monday 25th November.
Had a call from a company that needed a sample picking up from Preston and delivering to a client in Birmingham. Got my gear together, cranked up my motorcycle and off I went. Weather conditions were good and there was no traffic conjestion on the way to Preston. Its a bonus getting paid for riding my motorcycle and its a nice change from my normal line of work.

As I mention in an earlier post, the days of working full ti...
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Transportation Of £10,000 Cash

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

Transportation Of £10,000 Cash From Chester To Manchester. Monday 18th November.
Had a call from one of our clients we do security work for. He needed a consignment of cash transported from his office to a client. This was an odd request as usually transactions like this are done by money transfer. He informed me his client wanted the money in cash as soon as possible.

For consignments such as this we use a lockable cash in transit box which is then locked in one of our Backpacks. The journe...
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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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1988 Honda VFR750 RC30

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, November 9, 2013, In : Japanese Motorcycles

Honda's RC30 is quite possibly the greatest motorcycle ever built. Not only was every motorcycle hand assembled by Honda Racing Corporation ( HRC ) in very limited numbers, the technology inside the great V4 engine is breathtaking. Add to this the beautiful styling and the fact it dominated just about every race series it ever entered, and you have a motorcycle that transcends legend.

The V4 engine is a work of art, inside the 16-valve 360-degree 'big bang' V4 motor gear driven cams run on bal...
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Transportation Of Jewellery

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

Transportation Of Jewellery Box/Jewellery. From Liverpool to Llangollen, North Wales. Wednesday 6th November.

Had to transport several pieces of jewellery and a jewelley box. Was informed total worth of consignments was around £18,000. That's why working as a motorcycle courier its important to get properly insured. Was emailed photos of the pieces I had to pick up.

So got my gear together and off I went. Pick up was hassle free, it takes no time getting to Liverpool. North Wales is a nice pl...

Strange Delivery Destination

Posted by Howard Trott on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Working as a motorcycle courier you deliver consignments to some strange places. Sometimes I deliver legal papers for Solicitors to their clients. One such place I delivered to was like something out of a horror film. The place was out in the sticks and was hard to find. Had to ride down a very narrow country lane which was full of pot holes and unkept hedges on either side. It seemed to go on for miles. It was the middle of winter, the sky was grey, and all I could hear was the noise of my m...
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Transportation Of Valuable Necklace

Posted by Howard Trott on Sunday, October 27, 2013, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

Transportation of Valuable Necklace from Manchester to London. Friday 25th October.
Had a call from a lady who needed an antique necklace picking up from her late Grandmothers house in Manchester and delivering it to her at London. There was no time deadline, but she wanted the necklace delivered the same day.
With items like these I lock them away in a steel lock box, which is then locked in a Backpack. With her Grandmother recently deceased I talked through everything slowly and put everythin...
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Minister Says Priority Is To Keep People Riding

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, October 21, 2013, In : Motorcycle News

Motorcycle riding government minister Mike Pennington says he's on a mission to make life safer, simpler and fairer for motorcyclists, and remove some of the many hurdles that put people off. Speaking to the BMF's government relations executive, Chris Hodder, Penning was keen to stress the importance of not only training riders, but also educating them in the importance of being properly equipped for riding. 'Its not so much about getting people on two wheels, but rather getting people to sta...
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Security Motorcycle Courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 18, 2013, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

For delivery of Valuable Consignments we are one of the safest carriers. Vans that usually transport valuable consignments are heavily armoured but still not totally safe. They are slow and easy targets. The couriers at Spartan Motorcycle Couriers are expert advanced motorcycle riders.

They are Security Operatives that also double as Motorcycle Escorts. Experts at taking evasive action, and one of the fastest on the road so uncatchable. High performance motorcycles in the right hands are exce...
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Tom Tom Rider 2 Motorcycle Satellite Navigation

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 18, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Satellite Navigation is essential for a motorcycle courier. Delivering consignments across the UK needs to be done as quickly as possible. Most of the consignments delivered are time critical and have to be delivered before a certain time. The Tom Tom Rider 2 Sat Nav is very easy to use. The touch screen is bright and the tabs are large.

It has many settings including the fastest or quickest route options, which is handy if a speedy delivery is essential. The charger is wired to the battery a...
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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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