Bickers Powersports | Blog

14/12/2020

Changes to number plate regulations from 1st January 2021

The British Government have implemented new regulations for vehicle number plates, which are explained here following an announcement from the MCIA. EU Flag Starting from the 1st of January 2021, the inclusion of the EU flag will not be permitted on number plates fitted to UK vehicles.Vehicles that are registered on or before the 31st of December 2020 are allowed retain the EU flag on their number plate(s). British Standard for number plates Starting from the 1st of September 2021, a new British Standard will be introduced, which will be... Read More

19/11/2020
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Bickers Now The Exclusive Supplier Of Nitro Helmets

We are proud to announce we have been chosen as the exclusive supplier of Nitro motorcycle helmets in the UK! We will stock a full range of head protection, including new MX adult and junior helmets, which will be available to our dealers just ahead of the Christmas rush. The appointment of Bickers forms part of the global distribution strategy from Nitro’s owners, Group Lloyd, to help expand the business beyond the 60 countries it currently sells into and ensure every market is serviced by a specialised national distributor. The... Read More

13/11/2020

How to clean your motorcycle chain

Maintaining your motorcycle chain is an incredibly important part of keeping your motorcycle running smoothly and efficiently, as well as maximising your potential power output. But how do you maintain your motorcycle chain? We’ve got you covered with a simple method of cleaning your motorbike chain. If your motorcycle chain has a light build-up of dirt and just needs a light clean, simply spray a high quality chain cleaner directly onto a clean cloth for about 4 seconds until soaked, then wrap the soaked cloth around the chain, and gently... Read More

09/11/2020

Riders Who Chose RK Chain in 2020

As an RK distributor, Bickers would like to introduce you to some of the brand’s line-up for 2020 on road and off-road championships. RK is a leader in chain technology and performance and has built a reputation with the world’s best riders and teams. MotoGP Chosen by Repsol Honda Team’s 6x MotoGP Champion Marc Marquez and 2019’s Moto2 Champion Alex Marquez Chosen by Petronas Yamaha SRT’s current P2 in World standings Fabio Quartararo and Miguel Oliveira Chosen by KTM Factory Racing’s former Moto2 Champion Pol Espargaro and former Moto3 Champion... Read More

05/08/2020

Maxxis Championship-Winning Sand Tyre Now Available

The new sand tyre from Maxxis, the MaxxCross MX-SM, is here. Available now in 110/90-19 and 100/90-19 Redesigned tread pattern for maximum performance Reinforced sand paddle for off-the-line grip Prominent shoulder knobs for maximum bite when cornering Tough compound for longevity Three International Championship titles in 2019 “Hawkstone MX National was the team’s first race using the new MaxxCross MX-SM tyre. Taylor achieved his first Pro Podium; that was no coincidence. The tyre performed extremely well.”– Rob Hooper, Rob Hooper Racing Yamaha, August 2020 The go-to sand tyre for top UK... Read More

22/06/2020

Safety Products Now Available

Bickers have now added a new range of safety products to help our customers work safely As lockdown lifts and motorcycle shops and workshops across the UK begin to open, retailers will need to take new precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus to their staff and their customers. To help dealers achieve this, we have the following available for order. More info: www.bickers-online.co.uk/covid-19-retail-safety-products-i65 FACE MASKS Packs of 50 3-ply disposable face masks are now available.Meeting the WHO-recommended standard for medical procedures (European Union standard FFP2), these face masks are perfect... Read More

02/04/2020

Bickers celebrates its 45th birthday

To celebrate 45 years Bickers will provide every one of its existing customers 4.5% discount on any orders placed via bickers-online.co.uk between 2nd – 9th April 2020 In light of the current situation, and rather than holding a celebratory event, Bickers will instead provide every one of its existing customers 4.5% discount on any orders placed via bickers-online.co.uk between 2nd – 9th April 2020 when the code ‘BIRTHDAY’ is entered at the checkout.* Established in 1975, Bickers was founded by motocross champion and all-round motorcycle enthusiast Dave Bickers. Bickers began... Read More

02/04/2020

Business Advice: COVID-19

Our advice section for COVID-19 helps businesses find the best support available and summarises all the latest COVID-19 action and regulations To keep you up-to-date with the latest government advice, we regularly update our Business Advice page with a comprehensive assortment of information, links to the relevant government pages and any additional information we receive from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). This enables us to provide clear advice relevant to our industry, in simple and easy to follow guidelines. Read the page here: www.bickers-online.co.uk/business-advice-covid-19-i63This will be kept up to date with... Read More

03/03/2020

What is the best motorcycle spark plug?

Spark plugs are one of the key areas which can affect the performance of your bike, with cheap ones making the combustion process messy and inefficient, and the best spark plugs making combustion a clean process which produces maximum power with minimal fuel.  NGK Spark Plugs are the world’s number one original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fitted spark plug; from passenger cars and bikes to Formula 1 and motorcycle racing, NGK Spark Plugs has established itself as a heavily relied upon OEM, and an extremely popular replacement brand, too. With its... Read More

11/02/2020

Say hello to Riga Gomme

Bickers are thrilled to announce the addition of Riga Gomme eXclusive mousse to their ever-growing, high-quality product range. Riga Gomme is a well-established brand which is known to produce exceptional off-road tyre mousses. Partner to many of the premium off-road tyre manufacturers, the Riga Gomme mousses are made to a very high standard. Available sizes: 120/90-18 140/80-18 100/90-19 110/90-19 80/100-21 90/90-21 90/100-21 More info: https://www.bickers-online.co.uk/riga-m430 Buy Riga Gomme Online   Become A Bickers Dealer