Black Horse Finance

As well as helping you find and finance your new motorbike, Black Horse is here to help you enjoy your new purchase and cut costs – without compromising practicality or enjoyment.

We’ve compiled some useful advice and information on lower running and maintenance expenses, road safety, CO2 emissions and road tax, plus some links to other useful websites.

Staying safe
Road safety mostly boils down to common sense. Follow the Highway Code, don’t drink and ride, stay calm, focused and alert, and take regular breaks when driving long distances.

If you look after your bike, it’ll look after you
Looking after your motorbike is also crucial to road safety. Here are just some of the checks you should carry out regularly:

• Ensure your tyre pressures are correct.
• Check your treads meet the legal requirement.
• Make sure your lights and indicators are in good working order. Have your brakes tested regularly.
• Check your oil and water levels so your engine is well lubricated and doesn’t overheat.

Keeping your new bike in roadworthy condition is just as important as choosing the right vehicle in the first place.

As well as keeping you safer, it can save you headaches and hefty maintenance bills further down the road.

We recommend you service your bike annually or every 10,000 miles – depending on how much you use it.

If your bike is more than a couple of years old, it’s a good idea to find yourself a recommended specialist for the make and model to help you maintain a full service history.