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Expertise
Motorcycle safety in the UK and providing links to safety organisations in the UK. I can also advise on road safety issues and some areas of road safety law in the UK although I can only offer guidelines, there is no substitute for a qualified legal advisor.
Experience in the area
I was a Gold Star Riding instructor in the eighties until a serious accident nearly cost me my life. I have been active in road safety for over ten years in the UK and have had success in having road safety measures implimented in various areas, mainly around our local schools. I have ridden motorcycles of all sorts (from GT750 waterbus to CB250 dream) since the late 70's and prefer four stroke road bikes, my favourite was my old CB750F. two strokes are too noisy, off-roaders are impractical in this part of the UK
Publications
Local and regional newspapers.
Awards and Honors
Gold Star Riding certificate. (Now part of RoSPA)
What do you like about this subject?
Freedom of the wind in your face, touring with total freedom and the fun! There's nowt to beat a ride around the Lake District in the summer with a few good friends!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
As much as I possibly can ! I would love to get rid of the "Biker" label in the UK ... motorcyclists are not all greasy long-haired foul smelling layabouts!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I am at the moment restoring a 1975 Honda and can't wait to get it back on the road.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
90% of motorcycle accidents are caused by "Driver error" (Usually the person tucked up nice and safe in a metal box!) UK riders are fed up with being ripped off by high fuel prices
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| miles | 07/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Andrew Booth was very helpfull and prompt ..... |
| Sharon | 06/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | many thanks |
| Paul | 12/02/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| John | 11/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kirk | 10/16/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. Very good advice. I'll have the ..... |
Recent Answers from Andrew Booth
2009-09-30 car:
Sorry Henry, I doubt very much if I could answer this one. Being in the UK I know very little about what is available in the US or what the legal requirements are but would always recommend that you talk
2009-09-27 Motorcycles:
Henry, I'm sorry if it seems like I am being difficult but it is very difficult to answer this question with a definite yes or no. What I can do though is advise towards your final decision which will
2009-09-23 Motorcycles:
Henry, in which way do you need an answer? This question is one of those that can't have a straightforward answer. Do you mean are they better as everyday transport? Sport? Recreation? Works vehicles?
2009-06-17 italica:
Thanks for the praise of the British machines Miles, I agree, they are the best in the world. As for Italica, all I know is that they are made in China by Taizhou Zhongneng Motorcycles and don't have a
2009-06-09 motor bikes:
Hello Sharon. Sorry to hear about your car, hopefully all is ok with passengers and yourself? When did you pass your car test? New legislation means that now, any new rider must take CBT. (Compulsory
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