The new range-topping Nomad textile jacket from WEISE® has been put through its paces in the MIRA automotive test facility’s climatic wind tunnel for ‘Get On’, a national campaign conceived to get the nation biking.

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British Red Cross would like you to donate your old motorbike crash helmet and they will use it for training to teach first aiders how to remove a helmet safely in case of an accident.

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Black Sheep Bikers would like to wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and extend their wishes to the coming New Year.

In adverse weather condition please ensure that you take extreme caution when riding.

More advice is available at Direct Gov’s website.

British-made Skidmarx race screens have an unrivalled track record in the Supersport class, having supplied current British Championship winning team (and victors in this year’s Isle of Man TT) HM Plant Honda.

Now the Dorset-based manufacturer has developed a double bubble screen for the Triumph Daytona 675, widely rated as one of the best machines in the supersport class.

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Moto Morini has responded angrily to reports on the internet that it had closed its doors and ceased production.  The rumours appear to have started because the factory closed for a public holiday on Tuesday 8th December.

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Prototype testing of the Hyde Harrier Jubilee is now complete and kits are available to transform a modern Triumph Bonneville into the ultimate modern British cafe racer.  Created to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the original Hyde Harrier and the 50th anniversary of the Triumph Bonneville, the Hyde Harrier Jubilee is the result of a 2-year project by Triumph specialist Norman Hyde and Harris Performance.

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British safety experts Knox have given their Warrior impact protection harness a bright future with the introduction of two exciting new colour options for 2010.

Premiered at the Dirt Bike Show, the updated Warrior is one of the few off-road impact protectors to be fully tested and approved to the relevant CE standards for motorcycle use.  Originally only available in black, now riders can choose from white or lime green too. Continue

Government statistics suggest that more motorcyclists than ever are opting to ride though the winter season and although this undoubtedly brings benefits to the daily commute, riding in conditions of reduced visibility can increase the risk of accident.

Effective lighting is therefore crucial to ensure riders spot potential hazards in good time and are clearly visible to other road users too.

SW Motech’s Auxiliary Lighting Kit features two H3 55W ellipsoid lights, designed to emit a powerful and broad dispersion of light and increase visibility in low light and fog too.

Compact and subtly styled, the Auxiliary Lighting Kit will not detract from the machine’s styling and is designed to be mounted quickly and easily, without the need for alteration to the electrical system or bodywork. The lights may be mounted horizontally or vertically, and can be fitted directly on to crash bars or frame tubes using Auxiliary Light Mounts, although owners of the BMW R1200 GS can mount lamps onto the upper crash bars without these.

Each kit comes complete with the required wiring harness and fuse, a ‘toggle’ handlebar mounted power switch - for easy operation when riding - plus all the required mounting materials and instructions.

The SW Motech Auxiliary Lighting Kit costs £96.59 Including VAT and the Auxiliary Light Mount is available for 22 and 27mm tubing, in silver or black, priced from £19.27 per pair.

Contact Motohaus Powersports by calling 01256 704909 or visit www.motohaus.com.

A 22-year-old motorbike passenger has died following a road accident in Northamptonshire, police have said.

The crash happened when the Kawasaki bike the man was riding on collided with a Toyota Corolla on Finedon Road.

The man, from Burton Latimer, fell from the bike in the crash and was taken to Kettering General Hospital where he died later, police said.

Black Sheep Bikers would like to express their condolences to the family and friends of the passenger.

The Met office is predicting a mixed bag of weather over the coming months, so it will be crucial to choose rider equipment versatile enough to cope with the changeable conditions and temperatures. The new Laser textile jacket from WEISE is designed to do just that, combining an ISOTEX drop liner with a quilted thermal lining and external vents.

ISOTEX is a waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane, which is thin and light in construction, so that it can be incorporated into clothing without making it bulky, or restricting the wearer’s movement.
In addition to this, the Laser also features a removable 120-gram thermal quilted inner to keep the rider warm, plus a 360 degree trouser connection zip to prevent the jacket ‘riding- up’ and allowing cold air in. Adjustable popper retained straps at cuffs, upper and lower arms and a Velcro retained twin belt system at the waist also ensure a snug and comfortable fit.

Safety is taken care of by the tough and durable 500 denier nylon outer shell, and the inclusion of genuine CE approved armour at the shoulders, elbows and back. Reflective piping has also been used throughout to help increase visibility in low light conditions.

The WEISE Laser jacket is available in three colour ways - black/blue/white, black/gun/white and black/white – in sizes S-5XL, at an RRP of £139.99.

For further information on the 2009 WEISE range, call 0117 9719200 or visit www.weise-clothing.co.uk.