" So many stored motorcycles , so many batteries slowly losing charge . But who cares … until that battery is unable to crank the engine ," says TecMate CEO and Chief Technical Officer Martin Human . " Maybe you have a customer on the hook , ready to buy and ride that motorcycle right out of the showroom , and the clincher should be hearing that pulse quickening and wallet loosening rumble , but just as you hit the magic button … nothing ! " At best , the customer is left with doubt about the health of that battery and might demand a new one , at worst the customer ' s motivation to buy has evaporated like mist before the sun ." A pro-active dealer will have someone periodically running around the showroom checking batteries , but it takes time and quick access to the battery is required , not always easy on modern motorcycles . And these days it requires knowledge of three different battery types and their specific charged voltages and optimum charging cycles . " That is where OptiMate rides to the rescue ," says Martin . " OptiMate battery monitors are ideal for when you cannot always maintain the battery . " Simply put , if every showroom or stored vehicle has one of OptiMate ' s state of charge monitors fitted ,
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pretty much anyone can establish if a particular battery needs charging or not really easily . The traffic light style indication is straightforward to understand - a blinking GREEN is ' Good to go ', in other words , no charging required ; YELLOW is ' still OK , but charge soon ' and RED is ' Charge now ' or else your battery will be dead soon ! " There ' s added value too , once the engine fires up , it tells you if the charging system is working right ." For 12V AGM and STD lead-acid batteries there are a couple of OptiMate options , starting with the O- 124 fused battery lead - now with M6-M8 ( 1 / 4 " -5 / 16 ") dual ringlets that fits all powersport batteries . The O-124 is also delivered in a jar of 20 , reducing the cost per unit . The O-125 is a portable option with SAE connector . Dealers who fit the O-01 battery lead at PDI ( predelivery inspection ) can eliminate having to haul around a multi-meter to check voltage . The O-125 plugs right into the SAE connector and immediately indicates battery status . The O-126 is another portable option - its AUTO plug fits all 12V / automotive ( or cigar ) size sockets . For 12.8V / 13.2V lithium ( LFP / LiFePO4 ) batteries , the O-127 fused battery lead with M6-M8 ( 1 / 4 " -5 / 16 ")
dual ringlets is currently OptiMate ' s only option . The O-127 also warns if the vehicle ' s system is overcharging the battery , a necessary option for lithium . The O-127 is also delivered in a jar of 20 , reducing cost per unit .
TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com www . optimate1 . com
Available from Mid-USA Motorcycle Parts , this PowerHouse brand complete primary gasket kit for 2017 and up M-8 applications includes the primary gasket itself plus primary housing gasket , three O-rings plus a derby cover O-ring , eight primary retaining rings and the inner primary mainshaft seal . Manufactured for PowerHouse in the United States . Mid-USA , www . mid-usa . com
Windshields for the Royal Enfield 650 Twins
Maywood , Illinois based manufacturer National Cycle now has a choice of premium quality windshield upgrades available for the popular Royal Enfield INT650 and Continental GT parallel twins - " to add wind protection to these classic-styled machines . " Take an aggressive stance with our sporty Mohawk in dark tint , a minimalist windshield with old world styling and new world materials . " For practical wind protection , nothing beats the timeless National Cycle Deflector Screen , available in clear or medium tint with U-
clamp mounts or easy on-and-off QuickSet mounts . Our patented RakeAdjust and versatile mounting hardware lets riders personalize the performance to their needs . " Meanwhile , our world famous Heavy Duty windshields need no introduction - the mount kit for the Royal Enfield 650 lets riders choose from three different height windshields , so there ' s a perfect size just about for everyone . " All these windshields feature tough , impact-resistant polycarbonate construction with our exclusive Quantum hardcoating for the world ' s best scratch resistance . Plus , they are all backed by National Cycle ' s 3-year Unbreakable Warranty ."
NATIONAL CYCLE INC . Maywood , Illinois , USA
Tel : + 1 708 343 0400 sales @ nationalcycle . com www . nationalcycle . com
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