RS Workshop Equipment

Whether you are a professional or an enthusiastic amateur getting your motorcycle up and into a safe and efficient position to work on is vital. The days of toiling on your knees or suffering with an aching back can consigned to the past. We probably all, at one time or another wished that the oil level glass on those bikes that have one didn't mean lying on the floor to inspect. How much easier is it to change brake pads at chest level than bent double? Now's the time to treat yourself to an...

Motorcycle rims are expensive - why would you risk damaging any? So, what makes the difference in a tyre changer and dedicated motorcycle tyre changer? Yes, you can find a range of machines from the far east and yes, you could save some money in the short term.  What happens when you need to replace the parts that eventually wear. Will you have the ongoing supply of consumable parts, accessories and engineer servicing/repairs from a reputable supplier of workshop equipment.

After years of motorcycling, someone recently asked me "what would I want in a workshop?"

When you are faced with changing tyres on one of the new models such as the Ducati Multistrada V4, or BMW R1600 or Triumph Rocket 3 or any bike with today's high performance tyres and you'll be glad you've got the right machine for the job. If you're having issues with any tyres or wheels maybe you should be looking to upgrade your equipment - here's a brief guide to what you should be looking for in a good tyre change

Class 1 and 2…from plan to installation… Are you missing out on this potential revenue stream? With the ever increasing number of both petrol and electricall driven two and three wheeld vehicles, the thing they have in common is... after three years they will all need an MOT to be able to continue to use the roads legally.

Motorscan have just released the latest software update, Version 18, that includes the most extensive list of marques and models to date.

With more and more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road we can expect to see a growing demand for specialist equipment to enable professional workshops to service and repair these vehicles. The choice of equipment is vital.

How do you decide where to get your mowers serviced? what should you look for in a service centre? Each year thousands of grass cutting machines cover hundreds of thousands of miles and cut tons and tons of grass cuttings. 

No matter what you are lifting in the workshop it pays to lift safely. The Health and Safety Act of 1974 was designed to minimise the risk of injury in the workplace and ensure basic safety and working practices are followed.

Where do you go when you want to buy or repair a bicycle that is bristling with the latest innovations? A dark and dingy side street or a bright, clean, well designed purpose built showroom and workshop where professionalism and attention to your needs is paramount?

After the Government suspended the requirement for MOT testing due to the Coronavirus everyone knew that it would only be temporary. As of the 1st August a current test certificate becomes mandatory again. This is sure to mean a surge for testing stations.

Every year more and more motorcycles, scooters and ATVs are equipped with a larger number of ECUs (Electronic Control Unit). These monitor a huge range of activities on and around the vehicle. Making the interpretation of their language and codes absolutely vital. Diagnostics are here to stay. Motorcycle diagnostics are needed for fault finding and managing a myriad of service issues.  Many manufacturers have their own brand specific devices. However for the independents out there an...