Twin Power ( Tucker Powersports ) has introduced new nanogel technology batteries for V-twin and cruiser markets . These new ' Shocker ' gel batteries join Twin Power ' s existing lines of traditional batteries in its 2021 product range . Twin Power and Biker ' s Choice Brand Manager James Simonelli says : " Innovative design and an affordable price are what the motorcycle replacement battery market is all about , and these new ' Shocker ' nanogel batteries deliver on both ." Also known as VRLA batteries ( Valve Regulated Lead Acid ), Simonelli explained that " there are numerous advantages to ' Shocker ' gel cell batteries - as a design concept they could have been invented especially for motorcycles . The extra thick plates and sealed packaging for the battery cells allow the units to be leak-free , maintenance-free and vibration resistant . " In addition , riders love the increased cycle life , resistance to sulfation ( chemical changes to the battery when it does not receive a full charge ), wide operating temperature range and superior cold weather performance . Because of their design , gel cell batteries can be mounted at any angle , which is great for custom bike designers and builders ." On the inside , the Shocker gel battery ' s nanogel technology significantly improves performance - increasing the available power from a battery and decreasing the time required to recharge it . The surface of the electrode is coated nanoparticles . This increases the surface area of the electrode , thereby allowing more current to flow between the
The huge range of seat designs and styles offered by Le Pera need little introduction here , but the huge range of finish and detailing options they offer makes for a HUGE matrix of choices . We ' ve not done the math , but you ' d likely have to order zillions to the power of lots of seats before repeating ! Of course , leather always sits at the top of the tree as the ultimate motorcycle seat bragging rights choice , but unless the leather is coming from a well-known manufacturer and is suitably looked after by the rider , it can become a disappointment quite quickly - within a year or two if the bike is left outside most of the time in dry , hot or very wet environments . However , if you want to be able to impress your customers with the care you are prepared to take to ensure that they ' feel the love ', it is worth taking the time ( and very profitable ) to upsell if they are receptive and provide them with a care service of regular clean-your-seat reminders and access to top quality cleaners . Never being one to be off-trend , Le Pera ' s distressed leather options are right up there when it comes to being on-point , and with five choices of distressed brown leather for
electrode and the chemicals inside the battery . This technique increases the efficiency of the battery while reducing the weight . The shelf life of a battery is increased by using nanomaterials to separate liquids in the battery from the solid electrodes when there is no draw on the battery . This separation prevents the low-level discharge that occurs in a conventional battery . " On the outside , Twin Power included unique flushmount battery terminals which provide consistent amperage transfer and eliminate the arcing and corrosion that can affect a traditional-style battery terminal . Shocker batteries feature a robust ABS case with a matte black finish . A unique blue top identifies the gel series batteries ." Twin Power used an independent lab to test the Shocker gel battery line-up for high-rate discharge ,
use in 100 % leather seats or in combination with other sidewall colors or materials ( for example ), it offers plenty of options to get riders interested . Of course , like all leathers , they have their idiosyncrasies in terms of small scars , nicks , wrinkles and scratches throughout the hide , but they are also designed to continue to
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ten-hour discharge , vibration , short circuit and cold cranking amps . " We ' ve tested the hell out of these batteries in the lab and on the road , and we love their performance ," said Simonelli . " This is a true innovation in battery performance for motorcycles and we are really excited to be bringing it to the market . With nanogel technology and an affordable price , the Shocker Gel won ' t let you down ." Fitments are available in all popular 14 , 20 and 32 amp configurations .
TUCKER V-TWIN Fort Worth , Texas , USA Tel : 817 258 9000 www . tucker . com / v-twin www . twinpower-usa . com
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distress with time and use . Exposure to the sun may cause fading and the natural color does change from hide to hide , so no two seats are ever 100 % alike . Such variances are not manufacturing defects , but with Le Pera the customer has the assurance that the top-quality hides have been selected based on decades of experience , and most Le Pera leathers come from Italy - internationally recognized for the high standards of its leathers . Still handcrafting all its seats at its North Hollywood , California headquarters after more than 45 years as the market ' s design leader , all Le Pera seats feature a powder coated steel base plate , a specially poured , high density " Marathon " molded foam foundation and double-stitched , handcrafted cover with bonded polyester thread for durability .
LE PERA ENTERPRISES North Hollywood , California , USA Tel : 818 767 5110 info @ lepera . com www . lepera . com
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