New European regulations on sulphuric acid that were effective from February 1st ( EU 2019 / 1148 ) prohibit the sale of sulphuric acid to end users - posing challenges for dealers selling conventional lead-acid vehicle batteries . Commenting on the impacts that the new regulations are having , Dutch battery specialist Landport says that " on the one hand , we see customers increasingly switching to closed SLA or GEL batteries . The advantage of these is that they are
factory-activated ( filled and charged ). The batteries are immediately ready for use and the dealer no longer has any additional battery acid handling overhead . " On the other hand , we see retailers keeping their range as it is . These customers find ways to fill up conventional and AGM batteries with acid on site . These customers service the end users and are still able to sell batteries with acid packs . " Whichever option a dealer chooses , we here at
Landport Batteries will continue to serve our customers as they are used to from us . We have a full range of powersports batteries , and due to our wide and deep inventory we can respond to everyone ’ s battery needs . " Our powersports batteries range from the more conventional DRY and AGM batteries with acid packs to factory-activated SLA and GEL batteries , which are 100 % maintenance-free , spill-proof , leak-proof and ready to use . " We also offer HVT batteries for heavy V-twin motorcycles and ultra-light lithium batteries , which are ideal for racing purposes . We offer reliable starting power and maximum performance for motorcycles , scooters , all-terrain vehicles , jet skis and snowmobiles ."
LANDPORT Raamsdonksveer , NETHERLANDS
Tel : : + 31 ( 0 ) 162 58 14 00 info @ landportbv . com www . landportbv . com
Ventura for FTR
Manufactured in New Zealand by Dold Industries , Ventura luggage is a versatile , inventory-friendly , system-based range of model-specific and universal-mount luggage options . The range includes hard top boxes and soft top luggage packs , panniers / sidebags , tankbags and more - available for a huge range of makes and models . With roots going back to the mid-1970s , the company now makes systems for over 2,500 models . Central to the system is a versatile , ergonomic , modular and robust easy-mount system that is secure and safe as well as versatile and durable .
The Ventura Bike-Pack system features a rack , packs and model-specific bracket designs - it really is that simple , and it really is that good . Ventura packs are made with Kodra fabric , a heavy-duty ballistic nylon material , and lined with a laminated , waterproof PVC backed material . They are available as single components or bundled kits . Simple , robust , versatile and durable are the keywords here . The central mounting component is the company ' s L-bracket , and as with all the racks , they are made in mild steel tube and are satin black powder-coat finished ( or polished silver / chrome for Cruisers ). Recent application additions include options for a selection of modern 1,200 cc Indian FTR models - such as the FTR , FTR S and FTR Carbon ( 2019 - 2021 ), plus a range for selected Triumph Street Triples , the Tiger 900 GT Pro and 850 Sport , and the Urban oriented 900 cc 2020 / 2021 Street Scrambler .
DOLD INDUSTRIES Te Rapa , Hamilton , NEW ZEALAND Tel : + 64 7 849 4392 ventura @ ventura-bike . com www . ventura-bike . com
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