International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 38

PRO GuIDe Vertex expands battery line Usually better known as a piston specialist, Italian specialist Vertex has expanded its battery line for road, and off-road motorcycles and scooters with a range of advanced technology batteries made with "highly dispersed Nano Gel electrolytes and higher discharging capability Pb-Ca Tin alloy grid structure". Enclosed in a resistant ABS cover and sealed with Cos and TTP technology, Vertex says these batteries have a low self-discharge ratio with 1-year shelf life, a cycle life of +15% longer than a traditional battery, a wide operation temperature range (-30°C/+60°C), a better recharge capacity and an excellent vibration resistant capability - "making them safe, reliable and powerful". In addition to these Nano Gel technology batteries Vertex says it will also be launching a second, quality/price-point line of acid batteries in its 'Pistons & Power' product range in 2019. VERTEX PISTONS/VP ITALY S.R.L. Reggio Emilia, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.vertexpistons.com The Vertex ‘Pistons & Power’ battery line for road and off-road motorcycles and scooters has been expanded with a range of advanced technology batteries GP Series A-Kit for KTM 450SX-F Developed and proven in 2018 AMA Supercross/Motocross Championship and MXGP experience, Showa's A-Kit suspension technology features "cutting edge" Showa developed features such as its Dimplush surface finish and Emerald coating. The Dimplush surface finish is a unique micro- geometric-patterned surface texturing technology to improve the lubrication of sliding surfaces. Showa's thin Emerald coating technology sees surfaces polished by a special process to achieve reduced friction and treated with a multilayer Ti- based coating in emerald colour, which is said to be superior in hardness and wear resistance for longer Ergonomic foot controls with ABE lasting performance. The first A-Kit developed by Showa for KTM motorcycles is now available - the GP Series A- Kit for the KTM 450SX-F. The company says that because MX riders rely so heavily on their suspension performance, requiring quick response on all types of terrain and strength and durability when landing jumps, they have improved the basic performance of the OE fitted suspension by designing a 300 mm long stroke for good damping characteristics. The operational friction to be able to deal with various road surfaces is reduced by applying its Emerald coating to the inner tubes of the large 49 mm front forks and to the rear cushion rod, with the internal surfaces of the outer tubes receiving the Dimplush process. Well known German parts, accessory and special build bike specialist LSL, now part of Hamburg based Paaschburg & Wunderlich, has always had a strong reputation for well thought out, technically advanced, quality manufactured parts with ergonomics at the heart of their design values. These LSL foot control systems, with a conveniently relocating mounting point, are available for late models such as SR 500 to 750, modern classics like the Bonneville or Thruxton, and for specialty models such as H-D Sportster V-twins, now sold with ABE certification (awarded in 2018). With the pegs relocated further backwards, these foot control systems allow a more sporty style of sitting position, such as on Cafe Racer models. The latest addition is the mounting kit for the Thruxton 1200, where the pegs are located higher and 20 mm further to the back. The controls come with LSL's own design of knurled "Racing" pegs for assured grip. All foot control systems for Euro 4 models have foldable footpegs; the systems come largely pre-mounted and with model- specific fitting instructions. PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH Glinde, GERMANY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.lsl.eu SHOWA UK Aberdare, Mid Glam, UK Tel: [phone] www.showa1.eu 38 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2019 www.idnmag.com