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Here at VMR we love a good custom build and we understand the feeling and passion that goes into every individual build. It’s about making a bike your own with your own style. Whenever you start a new custom project, you need a good base bike. Most will buy a slightly battered used bike to give it a new breath of life with more than just a paintjob using high-quality professional motorcycle paint. However, that opens the door for the question: which is the best bike to use as a base? The Classic Bikes Taking a classic bike and giving...

Riding in winter, whilst it can be tricky, is great fun. Many of you may be fortunate enough that winter doesn’t affect your riding season, but for many others, it does. If you haven’t discovered the joys of riding through winter or would just rather not ride in the snow, then we want to help you make sure your bike is kept safe and will be ready to use once the spring comes round. The truth is that winter salt will try and destroy your bike, turning all your nuts, bolts and fasteners furry and grizzly like the polar bear...

Motorcycles are fun, that is one reason why we ride them. But they are often considered a more cost-effective mode of transport. Is that true though? This article is about breaking down the real costs of owning a motorcycle to see if they really are a cheaper form of transport. Lessons & Training The first thing any rider needs before being allowed to ride a motorcycle is the proper training. This could be the biggest expense of your biking career, besides buying a new bike. Basic Handling Skills Before being able to apply for your learner licence and ride, you...

We have all been newbies, rookies, and beginners. We all know there are certain steps we need to take, and that there will be mistakes. Some of the mistakes we list here don’t only apply to inexperienced riders, as we’re sure you will realize while you read this article, and you find yourself nodding your head saying “yep, I’ve done that”. One mistake not on this list but one you should avoid is buying cheap paint. Always make sure to buy high-quality motorcycle paint for any touch ups or new custom looks. Shameless plug done, let’s move on to the...

Bad weather is unavoidable, and many of us will have to ride in the rain at least once in our life. It isn’t pleasant, but you shouldn’t be scared of it. If you are scared of riding in the rain, there is no real reason to be. It isn’t too different from riding in dry weather and conditions. Why Are Riders Scared of Bad Weather? Anyone can work out that water gives you less traction, which means longer braking distances. Plus, there is the issue of reduced visibility and usually non-slippery surfaces and road markings become slippery when wet. Furthermore,...