How do I transfer my cherished plate from a motorcycle which has failed its MOT?

I recently part-exchanged a five-year-old motorcycle against a new one and asked the dealer to arrange transfer of my cherished number. The new bike was delayed, so to save time I agreed they could transfer...

Can marshals for a motorcycle demonstration fit amber LEDs to aid safety?

I'm a Marshal for a group of demonstrating motorcyclists in a well-known London group. We are planning a ride around the North Circular and then a ride around the M25. The ride involves hundreds of motorcycles...

Contact breaker

I'm a motorcyclist who likes to make eye contact with drivers waiting at junctions to ensure that I've been seen. However, lots of front side windows are (illegally) heavily tinted. You recently described...

The colour is wrong on my new bike's V5 - what should I do?

I've bought a motorcycle and the registration document has arrived from the DVLA, but it's saying its black and the bike is pearl white. What should I do?

What are your thoughts on intelligent speed adaption?

In your FAQ at http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/what-is-intelligent-speed-adaptation the question is regarding "Intelligent Speed Adaptation" and especially the failure of the electronic throttle and brakes....

Why are motorcycles permitted to make more noise?

Could you kindly explain why the intrusive higher noise level of many motorcycles seems to be tolerated by the authorities? The bikes are usually high performance and they are much noisier than high performance...

Ealing comedy

I live in the London Borough Of Ealing and received a parking ticket for parking my motorbike on the pavement against a big U shaped bracket for locking bikes to, whilst I went into the bank. I received...

Biker grove

Last year due to soaring petrol costs, and the difficulty of parking at work, I bought one of Honda's new Eco bikes, the CBF125 for my daily 40-mile commute. It returns a genuine 135mpg, takes up half...

Scooter pooper

I can't be the only one wondering why I spent close on £400 trying to pass my motorcycle test this summer only to fail the Module 1 on manoeuvres. My theory and hazard perception were a walk in the park,...

Biker grows

My son is 16 and wants a quad bike to go to college and back. I am understandably nervous of this as I am well aware of the risk factor of kids on motorbikes. But I do not wish to pass opinion with my...