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Manchester Healthcare & NHS Couriers

Posted by Howard Jones on Sunday, March 30, 2025, In : Medical Courier

Healthcare & NHS Courier Services Manchester

Spartan Motorcycle Couriers have worked alongside the NHS and various healthcare organisations many years. Our expertise and experience enables us to support in-house transport services and respond to the demand of the exacting requirements of healthcare professionals. We provide a secure delivery and collection service for essential, urgent and confidential consignments throughout the UK including courier services for:

Priority Response

Whilst we may...

Top 10 must-have motorcycle accessories

Posted by Howard Trott on Monday, March 25, 2024, In : Motorcycle Accessories

Riding a motorcycle is more than just a mode of transportation, it's a lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, having the right accessories can enhance your riding experience and make your journey more enjoyable. From safety gear to convenience items, here are the top 10 must-have motorcycle accessories for any biker.

1. Helmet

Motorcycle helmet

A helmet is the most important accessory for any motorcycle rider. It not only protects your head in case of an accident, but it also shields yo...

UK Specialist Courier Services

Posted by Steve Bailey on Sunday, February 4, 2024, In : Specialist Courier Services

A UK specialist courier is the best option if you need to get a parcel delivered quickly, such as organs for transplant or specimens to a lab for speedy testing. An essential component of machinery is another example.

Using a company with a good reputation is essential and you should do your research in this area. When you find a company that is good, try to negotiate making them your sole courier service. This way, you will save in the long run.

Using an air service will cost more than sending...

Healthcare Sector Courier Manchester

Posted by Dave Smith on Sunday, February 4, 2024, In : Medical Courier

Healthcare Sector Motorbike Couriers Manchester. While it may sound slightly dramatic, Manchester medical same day couriers provide a vital service to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. From the transportation of organs and blood to the important transportation of patient documents or x-rays, deliveries are made all day every day across the UK relating to health.

Without reliable delivery services, the healthcare sector would slow down and patients potentially put at risk.

Whether for th...

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...

Man & Van Services North West England & UK

Posted by Dave Harris on Sunday, September 10, 2023, In : Man & Van Services

Man & Van Services in Warrington, Ellesmere Port, Manchester, Liverpool, North West England, and across the UK.

This is a removal and house clearance service designed to help you with smaller, faster relocations in Warrington, Ellesmere Port, Manchester, Liverpool or the surrounding areas. The man with a van usually involves one or two professional movers and is suited for up to two-bedroom houses. For bigger properties, longer moving distances or house clearances, you should choose our house...

St Helens Same Day Couriers

Posted by Mark Hughes on Friday, December 30, 2022, In : Same Day Courier Service

Same Day Delivery Services Throughout St Helens

If you are looking for the best price to transport your urgent same day delivery from St Helens to anywhere throughout the UK, then you have come to the right place.

Spartan Same Day Couriers are specialists in fast and reliable same day courier services throughout St Helens and you can be sure of a superior same day delivery service.

Easily arrange a reliable and cost-efficient same day delivery with Spartan Same Day Couriers - We work around the ...

Manchester Healthcare & Corporate Couriers

Posted by Dave Lewis on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, In : Healthcare Couriers

Manchester Healthcare & Corporate Couriers. Our valued customers include public and private sector hospitals, medical-related organisations, manufacturers, and wholesalers. We understand medical deliveries and that every minute counts in making those urgent point-to-point deliveries to hospitals, laboratories, homes, and many other medical destinations.

Serving our customers’ vital needs for time-critical, secure, and sensitive consignments we collect, and deliver documents, life-saving equi...

Transporting Specimens To The Laboratory

Posted by Richard Hughes on Monday, January 31, 2022, In : Medical Courier

Laboratory Specimen Courier North West. Under exceptional circumstances, where Biohazard Group 4 pathogens e.g. viral haemorrhagic fever, are known or suspected, staff may be required to visit wards in order to transport samples to the laboratory.

Prepared specimens are placed within a red-topped Bio Bottle, which is then placed inside a Specimen Transport Box.

Leaks and Spills

The risk of breakage or leakage of chemical or other material is extremely small if the samples are packaged correctly ...

If Storing Your Motorbike For Winter

Posted by Jane Shaw on Monday, October 18, 2021, In : Motorcycle Maintenance

Riding in winter can be great, and if we haven’t already convinced you of that then you're the one missing out. But, if we really can’t convince you to ride in winter then we're here to help make sure you store your bike the proper way.

The truth is winter salt will do its best to eat your bike alive and turn all its fasteners furrier than a Yeti’s bellybutton. Black ice and freezing rain can make driving conditions hazardous to say the least. Yep, when there is a foot of snow outside so...

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...

Courier Services UK

Posted by Nigel Hall on Friday, May 28, 2021, In : Courier Services UK

UK Courier Service. It’s easy to forgive someone for assuming that courier and postal services are the same thing. But they're not. A courier service is a premium, all-inclusive service which collects and delivers shipments in the shortest possible time frame, while postal services are generally used for transporting letters and parcels which can sometimes take some time to arrive at their final destination.

Here are other functions of courier services which makes it different to postal serv...

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...

Legal Couriers UK

Posted by Simon Morris on Saturday, February 6, 2021, In : Legal Couriers

Legal Motorbike Couriers UK. When sending legal documents normally in the post, we understand that there’s an underlying sense of anxiety and worry. But there shouldn’t be. By choosing the correct legal document couriers, you can rest assured that your all-important paperwork will be collected and delivered safely on-time.

So, when looking out for the perfect choice in Legal Motorbike Couriers UK, what should you look for? Don’t worry if you’re not sure, this post will outline everyth...

Sample Courier UK

Posted by Hugh Wilson on Sunday, September 27, 2020, In : Sample Courier UK

Sample Courier UK. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers provides our clients with flexible and safe sample pickup and shipping solutions UK.
Our cost-effective UK sample courier services save valuable time in getting your samples to your facilities. We are staffed to receive your samples 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We provide secure and timely sample pickup service to clients within our same-day courier service area. In a matter of hours, we can pick up your samples, pack them if needed and transpor...

UK Medical Motorcycle Couriers

Posted by Dave Smith on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, In : Medical Courier

UK Medical Motorcycle Couriers is known for its diversified world class technology integrated courier services throughout the UK. We are one of leading motorcycle couriers, facilitating companies of medical services for transportation of medical goods. Whether you need to transport simple medical reports or complex medical equipment, our experienced staff with state of art facilities will transport your consignment anywhere in UK within required time.

Medical courier services offered by Sparta...

Transportation Of Valuables

Posted by Spartan Motorcycle Couriers on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, In : Security Courier Services

Transportation Of Valuables UK. Secure delivery services exist to ensure that a customer’s delivery is taken to its destination in the safest, speediest manner possible. As an SIA-accredited company, ensure that your confidential information or valuable packages are sent directly to its intended recipient with the most effective courier security in place. Our secure delivery services can provide from trained security professionals, regular updates on the status of your delivery same day del...

Advantages Of Advance Motorbike Training

Posted by Spartan Motorcycle Couriers on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, In : Advanced Motorcycle Riding Course

Advanced motorbike training is often less expensive than you might imagine.

That makes it a great way to improve your riding, save some money, and also meet other local riders.

What is an advanced rider qualification?

For many riders, the last training they received was to pass their original motorcycle test. If that was before 1997, they might have never received any instruction on riding a bike bigger than 125cc. And that training would have been tailored specifically to the test requirements,...

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]
Legal documents ...

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...

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...

Number of female riders growing

Posted by Kat Barker on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

It used to be pretty extremely uncommon to see a woman at the controls of a motorcycle. If a woman was on a bike, there was a guy in front and she was riding pillion. That started to change about 20 years ago and now women riders are the fastest growing segment in motorcycling. With their eyes ever set on trends in the industry, the motorcycle manufacturers are now targeting this group of potential customers with more bikes that fit their generally smaller stature. And as an added plus, this ...

Motorcycle Rider Experience

Posted by Liz Francis on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

There's lots of information out there that gives advice on how to choose your first motorcycle and choosing motorcycle gear when you're just starting out. I have my own opinions about that as well, but I'm not here to talk about that. I'm here to talk about what experts don't, what it's like to be a novice rider.

First, I'll admit that I bought a bike before I took the MSF class. (I have friends that bought new bikes before the course and the decision didn't always work out well) I bought a 20...

Shipping Legal Documents

Posted by Dave Morris on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, In : Document Delivery Service

Legal Document Couriers North West England. When shipping legal documents, it can be very important that nothing go wrong. Many legal documents have to do with business transactions dealing with vast sums of money, with property or asset transfers and purchases, or contain private information which the possessor is legally obligated to protect. In any case, when shipping this type of paperwork, it becomes imperative to use a North West courier service which is willing to go the extra mile in ...

Courier Services Warrington

Posted by Mark Smith on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, In : Warrington Motorbike Courier

Warrington Motorbike Courier. If you are looking to get something delivered fast, you may want to look into courier services. Warrington Courier services can have your important packages delivered the same day you plan to send it out! Or, if need be, you can hire a courier service to handle all of your International deliveries. With affordable prices and fantastic service, if you are in urgent need of special delivery services, a Warrington Motorcycle Courier can certainly help.

You can contac...

Same day parcel service

Posted by Derrick Bell on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Same Day Couriers Warrington

Same Day Parcel Courier Warrington. You may well ship parcels to customers on a regular basis using a parcel courier. Or even just using your normal postal service (Depending on the size and weight of the parcel). For most businesses this will suffice and you may find that if the bulk of your parcels are shipped within the same country, that the only odd exceptional thing might be an item that needs to be sent via an International parcel courier service.

However, even if you are not planning o...

Medical supplies shipping

Posted by Keith Moore on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Medical Courier

Manchester Medical Courier. Many businesses in the Manchester area that deal with medical supplies find themselves in a situation where they must transport their material during hot weather conditions. Many Manchester couriers offer supplies and have the facilities to ensure that medical materials stay in neutral, temperature-controlled environments. Not all medical material is temperature-sensitive, but if there is a significant amount of material that needs to be shipped, it is best to find...

Medical Shipping

Posted by Paul Duffy on Saturday, February 2, 2019, In : Medical Courier

The medical courier industry is a strange sector, because it in many ways combines the terminology and business practices of two different industries in one. While courier best practices may dictate much of how a medical courier service does business, there is also much of the medical and health care industry apparent throughout the day to day operations of a medical courier.

One area where this is especially true is in the terminology that is used in the medical courier industry. Because this...

Secure your parcel this Christmas

Posted by Mark Davis on Monday, December 17, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

If you have family or friends that live far away, or you live far away from all of them, you may not get to see them this Christmas. As such, any presents you are buying them will need to sent to them.

As courier is often the best method for doing this, here are some simple steps for making sure your parcel is securely packaged up and the gifts arrive safely.

What type of item are you sending? Although it's unlikely to be liquid or powder based, those parcels that do contain this sort of item w...

Legal Courier Service

Posted by Mike Hall on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, In : Legal Couriers

Legal Couriers North West. If you are reliable, trustworthy, persistent, have a reliable mode of transportation, and able to follow the directions of how to file paperwork with courts, this could be a business idea for you! A legal courier is a person who shuttles around legal documents - not particularly challenging, but it is only a job for a responsible person. You'll need to be able to bring documents to various places to be signed, bring them back, file paperwork with different courts, a...

Motorcycle Industry

Posted by Gordan Brand on Saturday, October 27, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

There is a high chance you might find more motorcycles on the road as compared to other vehicles in the very near future. The motorcycle is one of the largest forms of transportation in Asian countries while fast gaining popularity worldwide due to its efficiency and ease of use.

A motorcycle is a single track, two wheeled vehicle for transportation purposes. There are several reasons which give motorcycles the nod over other types of vehicles. Motorcycles are widely used because of their mobi...

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...

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...

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...

Value of Courier Services

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

There are many things that we somehow take for granted but actually play significant roles in making our lives a lot easier. These things have been around for ages that sometimes we don't even notice that they're actually there. The only time that we do notice they had been there is when they disappear. Just like in the lyrics of one of Janet Jackson's popular songs, 'you don't know what you got until it's gone.'

This article, however, is not going to delve into philosophy or pop music. This i...

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...

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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Checking your courier's legal status

Posted by Mark Duffy on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, In : Courier Service

The courier industry is a fairly closely watched and regulated one, and usually, legal status is not something that a client of one of these companies should have to be concerned with. That isn't to say that you shouldn't do you due diligence though, because as with any company that you are allowing to work with your assets, you need to protect yourself. Any courier service that you do business with should meet a few basic requirements to show that they have an appropriate legal status.

The mo...

Medical Courier Service

Posted by Shawn Andrews on Thursday, September 13, 2018, In : Medical Courier

Liverpool Medical Couriers. Do you want a career in the medical field but are afraid of the fierce job market that awaits you? If you want to avert the heavy influx of nurses, caregivers, and medical assistants while still being able to work in an environment you are interested and comfortable with, working as a Liverpool medical courier is a good career path to take. According to surveys, medical couriers fill around 18 percent of courier positions.

Health couriers transport lab and blood sam...

Who uses Courier Services?

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

There are many ways to transport packages and materials from one location to another. Though the U.S. Postal Service is tried and true, it cannot always deliver items as quickly as needed. Consumers who require speedy delivery choose between parcel carriers and courier services. A parcel carrier typically has a large network that may span across the country and a local courier can transport a package or letter across town in a manner of minutes.

Functions and Types of Courier Services

The roles...

Fastest motorbikes in the world

Posted by Alan Liptrot on Thursday, July 5, 2018, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

Hang onto your hats; we're going for a ride. The Superbike sector which was created during the seventies, would allow mere mortals such as you and I to ride something akin to the machines that our heroes use on the track. Of course we all ride sensibly, but to have that spare capacity in hand is something wonderful. Nobody's had this much power between their legs since Marilyn Monroe died. I can hear you all screaming 'Hayabusa', but here are a few others that turn heads (quickly). To avoid f...

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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Specialist Courier Services North West England

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, May 19, 2018, In : Specialist Courier Services

Same Day Courier Service North West England

Spartan Motorcycle Couriers specialises in providing a high quality same day courier service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your goods will be collected by a dedicated motorbike courier and are then couriered straight to the delivery point ensuring they arrive securely and as quickly as possible.

Same-Day dedicated courier service

Committed to keeping our customers informed throughout the delivery process.
Proof of delivery notification sent directly ...

Staying safe as a motorcycle courier

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, May 4, 2018, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Significant numbers of motorcyclists, including those working as a courier driver / rider, continue to suffer serious accident-related injuries. Some of those injuries would have been less severe had appropriate protective gear been worn.

The Past

Today, only riders above the age of about 60 will be able to remember the time before crash helmets were legally required. Their introduction helped achieve a massive reduction in the number of serious head injuries arising as a result of motorcycle a...

Security Couriers North West England

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, March 17, 2018, In : Security Motorcycle Courier

Security Couriers North West England. At Spartan Motorcycle Couriers / Spartan 24 Hour Security we've been in the security industry for many years. As well as providing security guards and Door Supervisors for industries and events throughout the North West we also provide high level North West security couriers to individuals and businesses too.

Whether notes or coins, precious metals, securities, watches and jewellery, data carriers or confidential documents: we transport your valuable good...

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...

Solicitor Same Day Courier Service

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

Legal Document Same Day Courier Service North West

Solicitor Courier Service North West England. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers are are one of the North West's leading motorcycle courier companies, and acknowledged for quality of services with efficiency and reliability. This is the reason for which our customers prefer to do business with us again and again. Our esteemed clients range from individuals to solicitors, blue-chip companies, barristers and huge government organisations. We proudly of...

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 ...

Motorcycle Courier Service North West England

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, November 24, 2017, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Need an Urgent Courier Delivery or Collection from the Warrington, Manchester, Stockport Area? Then give us a call or drop us an email. We supply the fact service needed to deliver from one end the country to the other.

Whether you require Same Day or Next Day service. We simply supply the Professional Service which meets your requirements. Dedicated Motorcycle Couriers in the Warrington, Manchester, Stockport region, and through their dedication and attention to detail, Spartan Motorcycle Cou...

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...

Christine Firehock ( Motorcycle Instructor USA )

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, October 13, 2017, In : Female Motorcycle Riders

As a fourth generation female motorcyclist, Christine began her road riding career at age 16 in 1980. At 21 Christine joined her mother as a motorcycle instructor at the American Motorcycle Driving School, Inc.

As an instructor for beginner, intermediate and advanced motorcycle riders of all riding types and riding styles, Christine’s certifications include Certified Harley-Davidson RidersEdge Program Manager, Nationally Certified Harley-Davidson, RidersEdge Coach, Special VIP Trainer to Du...

Starting your motorcycle uphill

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Stopping on an uphill slope and then getting going again can be tricky, particularly for riders with insufficient inseam length to make solid contact with the ground. Here are some tips to help you handle these situations.

Evaluate your options

When you see that you must stop on a hill, identify an approach that is clear of significant debris or surface contamination that may cause your foot or tires to slip. Avoid vehicle drippings, sand, gravel and slick surfaces. You also want to stop so yo...

Tips for first-time motorcycle riders (part three)

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, July 1, 2017, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

When you put your feet down at a stop, you want to be sure that whatever shoes you're wearing will grip the road securely, not slip and slide and make you feel like you're going to drop the bike. That's another reason why we recommend motorcycle-specific boots, but any good non-slip shoe is better than a slippery-bottomed (but sick-looking) trainer. Before you get mad, keep in mind that not all shoes have equal grip on all surfaces. Some shoes might be perfect for a polished wood gym floor, b...

Tips for first-time motorcycle riders (part one)

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, July 1, 2017, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

Nothing feels quite like finding the perfect bike. As the weather continues to warm up (in between these nasty storms), more people are choosing to ride a motorcycle for the first time. This is great, but when you’re a new rider, there’s a lot of information to take in. In order to help keep you, and everybody else on the road who you're riding around, we’ve compiled a list of the basic things you need to keep in mind before you twist the throttle for the first time. Above all, we hope ...

Same Day Courier Manchester

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, In : Same Day Courier Manchester

Manchester Same Day Couriers. If you need a document, package or parcel delivering fast and on-time, you’re in the right place as we here at Spartan Motorcycle Couriers are experienced and reliable couriers based in Warrington who offer our services nationwide. Offering Manchester same day delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, we can respond promptly to urgent requirements as well as managing demands by scheduling daily, weekly or monthly deliveries well in advance.

We are...

KTM motorcycles Austria 1953 -

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, December 1, 2016, In : Austrian Motorcycles

The most successful Austrian manufacturers began with 98cc Rotax-powered machines and went on to produce mopeds, scooters and lightweights with Puch, Sachs, as well as Rotax engines, all two-strokes. KTM went through phases, concentrating solely on mopeds in 1960-65, and from 1967 began to develop motocross motorcycles which came to dominate its production.

Won the 1977 250cc Motorcross Championship, and experience gained from the competition bikes trickled down to the production machines, res...
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Good customer service is important for a courier company

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers

With any courier company, giving a high standard of customer service is a must. In the long run you get more business, returning customers, and it's a vital part of being a professional courier company. If you offer bad customer service you won't be in business for very long.

Respond as quickly as possible

One of the biggest factors in good customer service is speed, especially when a customer is requesting a consignment to be delivered that is time sensitive. Sorting the requirements out on ...

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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Fastest courier service

Posted by Howard Trott on Thursday, October 20, 2016, In : Motorcycle Couriers

Fast Courier Service UK. Spartan Motorcycle Couriers are the fastest courier service. Motorcycle couriers are mature advanced motorcycle riders with at least 25 years riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle couriers use high performance motorcycles and state of the art satellite navigation. On time same day delivery is guaranteed and we haven't missed a delivery deadline.

Motorcycle Couriers deliver time critical consignments the same day to anywhere in the UK.
Including:

Bath
Birmingham
Bradford
Bright...

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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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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Learning to ride a motorcycle in the UK

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, In : Motorcycle Riding Skills

The CBT Course (Compulsory Basic Training)

CBT is arranged so that you progress through a series of elements. You will only move onto the next element when your trainer is satisfied you have learn't the necessary theory, and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level.

What are the elements ?

Element A - Introduction to CBT
Element B - Practical on-site training
Element C - Practical on-site riding
Element D - Practical on-road training
Element E - Practical on-road riding.

Within each el...
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My first motorbike ( Yamaha RD250LC )

Posted by Howard Trott on Friday, November 27, 2015, In : Motorbike Stories

I have been riding motorbikes for over 30years, in that time I've seen great changes in motorcycle design and performance. My first bike was a Yamaha RD 250 LC, it was a great little bike and pretty fast for its time.

The Yamaha RD 250 LC was launched in 1981 and was the first learner legal bike (at the time) which could actually do a real proper 100 mph. I remember going to see the bike with my old man, sitting on it for the first time and starting it up, my old man shouted 'what are you wa...

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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Forest Heritage Scenic Byway – Asheville Best for Motorcycle Ride

Posted by Dewayne Jasper on Monday, April 7, 2014, In : Guest Motorcycle Articles

If you've ever had the pleasure of passing through or even visiting Asheville, NC, you'll understand that the surrounding mountains and scenery are simply magnificent. For thousands of years, the area has hosted a plethora of vegetation and wildlife in its natural state. Once the town of Asheville was established, neighboring communities began to immediately offer travelers a multitude of activities, from mountain biking and skiing to rock climbing and hiking. But you don't have to leave your...

Motorcycle Industry In India

Posted by Howard Trott on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, In : Motorcycle Industry In India

The motorcycle industry in India has grown rapidly in the country since the announcement of the process of liberalization in 1991 by the then finance minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, now Prime Minister of India.

Previously, there were only a handful of motorcycle models available in the country. Currently, India is the second largest producer of motorcycles in the world. It stands next only to China and Japan in terms of the number of motorcycles produced and the sales of motorcycles respectivel...

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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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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Test Riding Motorcycles

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, November 16, 2013, In : Motorcycle Couriers

To enjoy working as a motorcycle courier you must love riding motorcycles. If you look on it as just earning a living you'll end up loathing the job. I love everything motorcycle and have been riding motorcycles a long time, and still get a buzz every time I get on one. I'm luckier than most. I have a good friend that owns a motorcycle showroom. I test ride motorcycles for him when I have time and have ridden most makes and models.

I believe the more motorcycles you ride the better rider you ...
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Royal Enfield Desert Storm

Posted by Howard Trott on Saturday, November 16, 2013, In : British Motorcycles

Thousands of Royal Enfield Bullets were painted olive drab green, and desert beige during the Second World War, and saw action on all fronts. The Indian Army used them from 1949, and that paved the way for them still being around today.
I still look on the Royal Enfield as being a British Motorcycle even though its now made in India. Hence I've put this blog in the British Motorcycle category. As for the Desert Storm, far from being cheesy retro lash-ups, this Desert Storm ( and its Battle Gre...
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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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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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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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