“ Adapted technology ” suspension upgrade for Africa Twin
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New for spring 2017 , Showa is releasing a “ Premium Upgrade Kit ” for the Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin , using the “ adapted technology ” they developed for the Honda CRF450 RALLY Dakar Rally machine . The new fork uses Showa ’ s ‘ Emerald Coating ’ on the inner tubes and rear cushion - a multi-layer titanium based surface treatment - and ‘ Dimplush ’ coating on the outer tube ( think about it as being like the surface of a golf ball , but on a microscopic level - a machined micro surface texture that creates pockets that retain oil ). Both are processes that result in reduced friction and improved suspension performance , responsiveness and durability . An off-road specific setting that can be operated without the use of a tool and while wearing gloves allows riders to adjust spring and damping force characteristics on rough roads . Showa say that the
combination of these technologies on an on / off-road machine “ helps to achieve outstanding , comfortable ride feel and handling stability in off-road conditions and drastically enhance the off-road and street performance on all kinds of road and surface conditions ”.
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