Continuing our series on the best of our newsletter, The Inside Line (sign uphereif you are not already a loyal reader), were looking now at the more practical end of the spectrum.
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Explore our new motorbike dealsOver the year we choose 150-odd stories for the newsletter, and one thing that is perennially popular are hints or tips that you can try at home. Obviously, we recommend that you get all your regular servicing done by yourlocal friendly Vertu Motorcyclesbut in terms of cleaning and running our bikes day to day, these are some of the most popular articles that you may have missed.
One of our most popular articles was written in 2022 but still rings true today, it was our13 tips to save petrol on your bikearticle. A lot of eminently sensible advice with one groan-worthy dad joke. Get your tyre pressure right and make sure your bikes servicing is up to date. (Did we mention that theres 20% off if you book a service in January 2024?) Bookhere.
Next, a more cosmetic tip, that proved to be very popular. Who doesnt want to know how to clean dirty exhaust headers with a particular type of Harpic bleach? The fact the magic ingredient was only 1.30ish makes it all the better. There still might be time to get a bottle as a stocking filler for the biker in your life. You can watch the full test videohere.
This tip, modestly called 900 rpm of problem solved in the original article was one of those duh moments that we love. Take a brush, trim the end off and grab it in your drill. The nylon brush wont damage your metal but will clean it. This proved to be perfect for cleaning between the fins on our aircooled 250. Read the original articlehere.
Last up is a veritable Swiss Army knife of tips. From a dirt cheap bike survival kit to velcroing a plastic puck under your seat, these hard-learned lifesavers might help you, too.
Hopefully, you'll find these tips useful, if you have any tips that you think people would appreciate, then please share them with us onFacebook, wed love to see them and share the best with the Vertu Motorcycle Club members.