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The recent collapse of SuperBike Factory has understandably made many riders pause for thought. For some, it has raised concerns about deposits already paid. Others are wondering what happens to warranties, part exchanges or finance agreements when a dealership runs into difficulty.

If there's one subject guaranteed to divide opinion on Britain's roads, it's motorcycle filtering. Most bikers see it as one of the genuine advantages of riding. Many motorists still believe it's illegal. Others become frustrated when a bike works its way through stationary traffic while they're stuck in a queue.

For most of us, buying a motorcycle isn't an impulse purchase. It's months of saving, comparing models, reading reviews, arranging finance and, for many, handing over thousands of pounds before the keys ever reach our hands.

For most racers, crashing is simply part of the job. It comes with the territory when you're asking a motorcycle to do extraordinary things at extraordinary speeds.

For John McGuinness, though, crashing has become something of a rarity.

There was a time, not so long ago, when it seemed almost impossible to buy a used motorcycle without paying over the odds. Dealers couldn't get enough stock, waiting lists for new machines stretched into months