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About Nigel Bowers
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Expertise
Any questions relating to motorcycle training and safety. I have access to experts in the United Kingdom and the United States

Experience
Retired Police Officer, qualified Police car and motorcycle, ROSPA examiner.

Organizations
Rospa, Iam

Education/Credentials
Grade 1 advanced instructor, NVQ and Btec in Training and development

Awards and Honors
Tunnicliffe Trophy ( Highest marks in Police motorcycle course )

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Nigel Bowers 
In Category  Motorcycle Safety & Driveability

SubjectDate Asked

downshifting and braking8/18/2008
  Q: I am having a problem with downshifting and braking. I am not sure how to downshift correctly or ...
  A: I can only advise you on the way I have been trained as a Police Motorcycle Instructor, having read ...
Legality - Yes you can Crucial date 1.2.20017/28/2008
  Q: I passed my driving test way back in 1987/8 and have been told I can legally ride a moped (upto 50cc ...
  A: What is a moped? A moped is a motorcycle that has the following features: maximum design speed not ...
Morning starts for Suzuki Bandit 600s7/8/2008
  Q: You may be able to help, I have recently bought a Suzuki Bandit 600S. All is fine, except when in ...
  A: The Bandit should be warm and ready to go within minutes. There seems to be a problem..... What ...
2004 PW807/2/2008
  Q: I have a 2004 PW80 that has been in the garage for a year or so. I brought it out and cleaned out ...
  A: It looks as if the setting in the carb is wrong, it could well be the choke is sticking on , so it ...
cbt & test info6/6/2008
  Q: I would like to acquire a motorcycle licence and would like to apply for a CBT test, i have some ...
  A: I can see no problem with you applying for the cbt. Here are a few useful links: Official DSA site ...
tyres5/19/2008
  Q: since this year I've started racing my hayabusa on closed tracks. But somehow I can't get enough ...
  A: I am a road riding man myself, but I have been onto the internet and found this link: ...
Wrong year for last question.5/13/2008
  Q: Sorry, Nigel, I put that he had a 1993 vulcan and I should have typed 1998. So the question is: ...
  A: I have had another think.....I know rare in a man, typing and thinking at the same ...
downshifting to pass during highway driving5/13/2008
  Q: I ride a Triumph T100 Bonnie (2006) and feel I have plenty of get up and go to pass in top gear, but ...
  A: I am at a bit of a loss here. The motorcycles you are talking about have torque till it comes out ...
Motorcycle shopping4/23/2008
  Q: I am currently in the market for my first motorcycle. I am a big guy 6'0 230 lbs. I really like the ...
  A: A most sensible route to take re training. The bike, well what a great choice. I ride a 1999 Homda ...
Motorcycle shopping4/22/2008
  Q: I am currently in the market for my first motorcycle. I am a big guy 6'0 230 lbs. I really like the ...
  A: A bit of an open question, which I can try and answer, but before I commit myself, what experience ...
I need some more information3/7/2008
  Q: I'm 16 my height is 5'9 and i'm 135 lbs. what type of motorcycle or size of the motorcycle would ...
  A: Welcome to the world of motorcycling. I need a little more information, before I can help you. ...
rider visibility12/20/2007
  Q: i have looked for a helmet w/ a strobe integrated in the anterior. ihave had no luck, but did find ...
  A: I am based in the United Kingdom and as far as I can see strobe lighting, similar to bycycles are no ...
all stock motorcycles10/28/2007
  Q: what is the fastest motorcycle on the market ? (honda,kawasaki,ducati, suzuki,triumph)
  A: An opened ended question as new bikes are coming out all the time, check this link: ...
motorcycle racing - reply10/17/2007
  Q: What motorcycle won the last motorcycle race in 2007 ?
  A: I would love to answer this question, but it is too open ended. What race, which category, which ...
New bike - Try a HARLEY10/14/2007
  Q: Nigel: I'm talking to everybody I can aboout which bike to buy. I haven't ridden for maybe 15 to 20 ...
  A: I am doing a course at present with a lady who is new to motorcycling who thought by having a small ...
riding as passenger10/1/2007
  Q: Do you have any good tips for someone riding passenger on a sportbike?
  A: I hope I can answer your question, using my knowledge. There is an art to riding pillion I always ...
scooter Appologies9/5/2007
  Q: I am thinking of buying a scooter for a more environmentally sound way of getting to work. I am torn ...
  A: If you can go for a 125, go for the 125cc, the throttle works both way. Although the engine cc is ...
clutch8/22/2007
  Q: do i have to use a clutch when changing gears on a dirt bike. my clutch is broken and i cant fix it ...
  A: You do not need to use the clutch if you get the revs right either going up a gear, or going down a ...
Starting Bike8/15/2007
  Q: Im 19, 5.8 and weight about 150lbs. Ive been riding a 150cc moped, for the past 3 and im sick of it. ...
  A: If you can hire a motorcycle to do your training course, do that first. I would recommend that you ...
how to start7/17/2007
  Q: I'm about to buy a BMW 650 FS. There's been about 15 years since I ride for the last time. How do ...
  A: Things have moved on in 15 years in terms of more traffic and improvements in motorcycle design. ...
YZF 600 rattle5/13/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a 96 Yamaha YZF 600 (known as a thunder cat in some parts of the world). It ...
  A: The Thundercat does have a few problems which could be the noise you are hearing. The cam Chain ...
I'm new at this5/7/2007
  Q: I live in a semi-hilly area and I am a 5' 3" 120 lb. girl. I am trying to figure out what a good ...
  A: You are not alone when it comes to choosing a suitable motorbike, due to your build. Do want to go ...
Leathers4/28/2007
  Q: I want some advice on motorcycle leathers. I am 6 foot 6 and am having trouble finding leather ...
  A: I have found this link: ...
fatality comparisons/ safety4/25/2007
  Q: "Sport bikes" vs "standard" Are there statistics available on injury or fatality that compares ...
  A: I would love to be able to answer the question, but I am based in the United Kingdom, where we have ...
fixing a flat tire3/28/2007
  Q: on a new tire would it be safe to plug a hole? if so how do recommend doing it?
  A: It is possible to plug tyres and it all depends where the hole is. Is it one in the side wall, or ...

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