JOB: Technical Product Specialist

Technical Product Specialist

CONTACT DETAILS:  sally@putoline.co.uk

Putoline Distribution are looking to recruit a technical product specialist for a new line of products.

The position will be office based in Market Deeping near Peterborough, the role will involve product support, stock control, customer service and telephone sales.

The suitable applicant should have experience in the customer service environment with a proven telephone sales record. We are recruiting a computer literate experienced professional who has enthusiasm, drive and common sense.

Salary package by negotiation.

Please send your CV to sally@putoline.co.uk

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JOB: Junior Brand Manager positions

JUNIOR BRAND MANAGER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CONTACT DETAILS: , recruitment@moto-direct.com
MotoDirect are looking for two Junior Brand Managers.

The ideal candidates should be Midlands based, be self-motivated and have a passion for motorcycles. The candidates should also have good verbal and written communication skills.

The role will be field based so a driving license is essential.

Please apply in writing in less than 50 words why you are the person we’re looking for, along with a brief CV to recruitment@moto-direct.com

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Machines from the Dark Side...

Yamaha’s Dark Side tour heads for Motorcycle Live

Following a hectic five-city UK tour during the summer of 2014, Yamaha’s Dark Side MT Tour has added one final venue to its schedule - Motorcycle Live at the NEC.


 

Motorcycle Live - discover the Dark Side

The MT Tour has already provided an opportunity for riders across the country to experience the new range of Yamaha MT bikes and discover their ‘Dark Side’ by trying out an MT for themselves. The summer events included stunt shows, an Extreme Wheelie machine and a new-rider MT experience with both an MT-125 and restricted A2 compliant MT-07 machine available with fully trained instructors.

The giant MT Tour truck will take centre stage for the MT Tour display with its Dark Side branding and collection of MT clothing and accessories. Sited inside Hall 3 right next to the Yamaha stand, the MT Tour truck will have many of the accessorised MT Tour bikes on show, along with the Dave Coates MT-09 stunt bike which comes to the event straight from its last show.

The new 2015 MT models and colours will be displayed on the Yamaha stand next to the MT Tour truck.
www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/experience/mt-tour/index.aspx

http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/

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NEWS: RC30 goes under the hammer

Considered to be one of the greatest motorcycles ever built, a 1989 Honda VFR 750 RC30 will be going under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ sale at the Classic Motorbike Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 15 and 16 November.

RC30 up for auction

Designed by Honda to their exact racing specification, only minimal road going parts were added when it was sold to the public. Raced by some of the best riders of all time, between 1987 and 1990 it proved unbeatable in the hands of Fred Merkel, Joey Dunlop, Carl Fogarty, Nick Jefferies and many more. An incredibly competitive bike, the first two World Superbike Championships were won by RC30s.

This particular example, estimated at between £20,000 and £24,000, has had just one owner since 2007 and is in very good condition. The engine and frame numbers are correct and the odometer shows a reading of less than 12,000km.

Speaking on the sale of the historic motorbike, Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “Very rarely do these fantastic bikes leave the care of their current owners and so this represents a rare and almost unique opportunity to add one of these special machines to a collection.”

The motorcycle joins seven other bikes on offer at the show including a freshly restored 1954 BSA Gold Star, estimated at between £12,000 and £14,000, a rare 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, estimated at between £5000 and £7000, and a 1967 Greeves Silverstone RES, estimated at between £4000 and £5000.

www.silverstoneauctions.com

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News: Motocross on the school curriculum?

Parents who would like their kids to enjoy motocross as part of the school curriculum in England and Wales should act now.

They have until 30 October to register their interest through their children’s school.
The opportunity arises thanks to the determination of off-road motorcycle instructor Simon Newell.

He has spent the last two and half years lobbying the exam board Edexcel, the Department of Education and Ofqual – the Office of Qualifications and Examinations - to overturn what he describes as “their blanket ban on motorsports”. The subject had not been included in the GCSE PE list.

Newell, who runs Chiltern Young Riders and is one of four Kawasaki off-road experience providers, said: “I overturned the ban last Christmas and it has taken nine months to write and rewrite the criteria for MX teaching to be accepted. 

 “Everyone says that no-one is doing anything proactive to introduce biking to new riders. Well this is the biggest opportunity for ages.

“Mothers, the natural enemy of motorbikes, will hopefully see the activity as a little more credible and acceptable now it is available under PE subjects.”

Newell added: “The position is kids need to ask their schools to send in an application form MLN1 before 30 October for it to be assessed next year.

“Some could miss out and no doubt there will be some resistance from PE teachers because it’s bikes.”

Chiltern Young Riders has provided motocross training for more than 14,000 kids in Hertfordshire since 1989. It says it gives the opportunity for people upwards of four years old to experience the thrills of off- road bikes in a safe, controlled and caring environment.

“We seek to blend fun and excitement whilst instilling consideration for other children and a healthy respect for the bikes they ride,” its website says.

www.chilternyoungriders.com

Simon Newell: 07957200471








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Motorcycle business short-listed for award

Off-road school and bike-hire company MotoScotland has been short-listed in the final of the Scottish Rural Parliament's Innovators Awards - and you can help it win. The business is based at Inveraray in Scotland and has featured in British Dealer News.

 

MotoScotland- in for an award

The award - which seeks to recognise and showcase some of the most innovative and effective ways in which rural challenges can be addressed - is decided by a public online vote, and the business was marginally ahead at the last check.

To cast your vote, click HERE

Voting closes at midnight on 17 October.

This particular award is about ‘rural business and employment’ and the Scottish Rural Parliament is seeking people, projects or organisations who have made a real difference in their area.

So come on folks, let's get this motorcycle related business the award it deserves! Vote Now!

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NEWS: MV AGUSTA ANNOUNCES TSINGTAO MV RACING TO CONTEST BSB IN 2015

MV Agusta Tsingtao MV Racing

Fresh off the back of the news that the Factory have taken the WSBK race team in house for 2015 season, we are very excited to tell everyone there will be a local racing presence also in the UK premier series.

MV has brokered a deal with The factory and Race team Boss Brian Gillen to  share technical support and information with the team and we will compete in both Supersport and Superbike classes.

There will also be an official racing spec product available from the team for Authorised Dealers to order and supply to privateers and track day enthusiasts alike. In addition we will have a hospitality service the Dealers can access for staff and important customers to join the team at the many rounds throughout 2015.

Racing is an important if not expensive shop window for our products and media coverage for MV even in our fledgling year that will be used as a learning programme to achieve greater competitively for 2016 will be very valuable for us and break the mono brand domination of the series to give viewers more choices and colours to support !

Team manager is Dave Tyson on 07590490095 or dave@hampshire-motorcycles.co.uk  and BSB PR Manager is Laura Stevens on 07809646904

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NEWS: Suzuki confirms return to MotoGP

Suzuki: Back in MotoGP

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that it will participate in the MotoGP class of the world’s top motorcycle racing series, the FIM*1 Road Racing Grand Prix (MotoGP), from 2015, at the press conference of the INTERMOT International Motorcycle, Scooter and Bicycle Fair held in Cologne, Germany.

With the development of the MotoGP machine and team structure prepared, Suzuki has decided to participate in the MotoGP series from 2015, and announced its newly-developed MotoGP machine, the GSX-RR, team riders, and team structure. Also, prior to its participation, Suzuki will make a wildcard appearance at this season’s final race, the Valencia GP.

Suzuki had temporarily suspended its participation in MotoGP from 2012, but has been continuing with the machine development toward its return. Through MotoGP racing, Suzuki will develop more attractive products by giving technical feedback to the products, and improve the brand image.

The development of the GSX-RR was started in 2012 with the aim to achieve high performance in the MotoGP class, as well as to give technology feedback to production models such as the GSX-R range.

It utilises a newly-developed in-line four-cylinder engine that realizes a strong, flexible engine character, fuel efficiency, and durability at a high level.

The frame has a layout that keeps its width slim for both maneuverability and aerodynamic performances, and optimizes body strength and weight balance.

The aim was to develop a highly competitive MotoGP machine that can bring out the straightforward maneuverability developed over the years with the GSX-R.

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