Italian craftsman-finished
photochromic visors
PRO GuIDe
GMX Mach 80
FK Visors, by Reggio Emilia, Italy based Forbikes, is one
of the leading specialty motorcycle helmet visor
producers in Italy.
Due to the role it plays in vision, safety and protection
from sunlight, the visor is one of the most important
and fragile parts in the helmet and FK brings 30 years
of Italian manufacturing experience to the visor
production, with brand owner Forbikes having
modernised the noted AB S.r.l. thermoforming and
plastic processing helmet visor business in 2012.
Seen here, FK's photochromic visors darken in
response to UV light, adapting instantly to the
changing light conditions of the riding environment
to give much greater comfort (and therefore safety)
while driving - they are clear indoors, at night and
when light conditions are poor, then they darken as
the strength of the sunlight increases.
"Our photochromic visors are a great alternative to
sunglasses under a helmet and much better than
carrying an extra face shield and having to switch
between clear and tint as conditions change.
"FK photochromic visors have a light pink base
colour that becomes darker when the sunlight is
more intense. At just 1.2 mm thick, the visors have
an extremely low weight and our manufacturing
techniques and materials guarantee extra clear
visibility with 70% light transmittance.
"The visors are made with an anti-scratch treatment
outside and anti-fog treatment inside for increased
safety and comfort, and each FK Visor is made in
Italy with the best tools to ensure millimetric
precision and perfect integration with the helmet.
Our artisan workmanship means each visor is
individually finished and quality checked by
qualified technicians to assure the maximum quality
and optical features".
Forbikes is increasingly known as the 'go-to' for
access to some of the best quality visors available.
The company's start-to-finish manufacturing
process - from technical designs right through to
precision moulding and hand-finishing - "ensures a
perfect fit to the helmet every time". FK is well
known for its 3 mm visors with quality optics and
advanced design capabilities.
FORBIKES
Reggio Emilia (RE), ITALY
Tel: +39 0522 232590
[email protected]
www.fkvisors.com
The GMX Mach 80 from Gaerne is a Motocross boot
based on the style of the 80s, "taking up materials
and shapes that have characterised one of the most
important decades of this discipline".
The boot has a thermoplastic front plate featuring
original Gaerne graphics, which is interchangeable
with additionally available graphics.
The handmade upper is made with 3 mm thick
leather and "conveys all the historical know-how of
a company that has its roots in Made in Italy". The
boot is equipped with a steel toe and malleolus
protection. Closure is by two buckles and a large
strap positioned in the lateral area of the calf, which
ensures a secure fit and easy removal.
GAERNE SpA
Coste di Maser (TV), ITALY
Tel: +39 0423 923169
[email protected]
www.gaerne.com
www.idnmag.com
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