The Rev Counter

A general motorcycle / motorbike forum covering most aspects of motorbikes, for example: insurance, buying advice, product information/recommendations (i.e. motorbike parts, aftermarket exhausts, leathers, helmets, gloves, jackets, textiles etc), industry news and opinion, buying your first motorbike or replacing your existing motorbike etc

Off topic general discussions, general banter, general opinion & general mayhem. As a rule of thumb, if its motorbike related then it doesn't belong in here.

Discuss the skills, riding techniques and riding roadcraft required to get the most from your motorbike and you as its rider or pillion. This section can also be used for any questions relating to advanced training or motorbike tests (i.e. Direct Access (DAS), Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) or Accelerated Access), motorbike law or any general discussion relating to rider safety or the highway code.

Need advice on motorbike servicing, bleeding brakes, performing an oil change, fixing an oil leak, suspension setup, testing a battery or your electrics? Maybe you need help diagnosing that odd noise your motorbike is making? The TRC Mechanics will answer all of these questions and more.

Discuss the world of Supermoto/Supermotard and the latest FIM/AMA/Moto GB/NMRO/Norasport championships, schedules and results.

Discussion relevant to off roading, green lanes/laning, trail riding, trials, enduro, motocross (MX), dirt bikes, quads and of course ATV.

If you own a classic road / race motorbike/motorcycle or scooter, maybe a Triumph, Norton, Bimota, BSA, Lambretta, Honda, Royal Enfield, Moto Becane or any other make, the this is the area for you.

The TRC community organises many (typically UK based) motorbike meets, ride outs and events, here you will find the dates and details of these. Why not join one and meet the people behind the user names?

Interested in motorbike trackdays? Need some beginners advice? Want to find somebody to join you on a trackday? Need to get an insiders guide to circuits? This is the area for you.

Going on or planning a motorbike uk/european/world road tour? Maybe an adventure tour? Need some advice from experienced tourers? Maybe a route map or details of biker friendly hostels/hotels/bed & breakfast? Need a rent/hire bike or insurance for yours while abroad? Need information on the legal quirks of different countries? In the TRC touring section you can ask these questions and more.

Everything relating to motorbike, superbike, supersport, superstock racing championships, schedules and results (for example: North West 200 (NW200), Isle of Man TT (IOM TT), AMA, World Superbike (WSB), British Superbike (BSB), Daytona 200). Also includes the latest news and discussion regarding the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix, the premier championship of motorbike road racing and each of its distinct classes: 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP. UK Club Racing has its own dedicated forum listed below

If you are a follower of UK club racing (BMCRC/Bemsee, MRO, Supersport, Triumph Triple Challenge (TTC) etc) or you are a racer yourself this area is your home. Here you will find discussion on motorbike setup tips, circuit knowledge, testdays, schedules, marshalling, race licenses and of course results and commentary on the latest news and events.

Here will will find information relating to the people & businesses that sponsor TRC, you will also find details of any deals or offers the sponsors currently have.

Use the free TRC Trader to easily buy your next or sell your current used motorbikes / motorcycles / scooters etc

Use the free TRC Trader to easily buy or sell motorbike/motorcycle spare parts, accessories or clothing. Everything from helmets to gloves, GPS systems to luggage, brake pads to tyres, spares and everything else. You might find your dream motorbike going cheap!

Use the free TRC Trader to ask if anybody is selling motorbike/motorcycle spare parts, accessories or clothing. Everything from leathers to boots, power commanders to exhausts, replacement parts, spares and everything else you might need.

Use the free TRC Trader to sell anything and everything that isn't motorbike related.

Use the free TRC Trader to ask if anybody is selling something none motorbike related.

Do you have anything that you want to give away for free? TRC Trader Freecycle helps to keep usable items out of landfills, it's green innit

Off topic shed talk, power tools, carpentry, welding, gardening, building, renovation, diy...

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