Complete full carbon S 1000 RR racing kit
Earlier this year we featured the stunning all-new , light weight , high strength full carbon monocoque subframe for the BMW S 1000 RR made in Slovenia by FullSix . With additional parts available such as belly pan , frame covers , cockpit , front fenders , race fairings , aerodynamic downforce wings , levers , exhaust heat shields , caliper cooler sets and carbon windscreen , FullSix has now " brought it altogether " with a complete , full competition S 1000 RR racing kit . Genius ! FullSix is one of the motorcycle industry ' s leading carbon fibre component manufacturers . Its carbon fibre monocoque tail sections are structural components used in professional racing to reduce weight - a 75 % weight reduction compared to stock ( it weighs just 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs ) - they are a replacement for the stock aluminium subframes . The ' Secret Sauce ' that FullSix is able to dial into is its proprietary Autoclave Composite Monocoque ( ACM ) technology . " Our ground-breaking ACM technology represents a completely new approach to carbon technology and production , a major step forward that allows hollow pieces to be manufactured without joints and adhesives ". FullSix is the inventor of Autoclave Composite Monocoque ( ACM ) technology and is the only company in the world that is able to produce a high decorative finish , complex shaped closed-body monocoque out of a single carbon fibre based unit ( e . g . a one-piece fuel tank for motorcycles ). " This technology is directly applicable for fabrication of various onestep closed-body monocoques , where no cutting , trimming and bonding is required . In contrast to conventional bonding , ACM technology provides monocoques with supreme mechanical strength , chemical resistance and a flawless finish ". FullSix components are
available in a variety of weaves and finishes . Carbon fibre fabrics may be manufactured using a plain weave which features a uniform , grid-like pattern or a twill weave which features a diagonal pattern . Each weave offers a unique look that can only be achieved with carbon fibre . Ducati and MV Agusta parts originally feature a 200 plain weave , while BMW , Yamaha and Aprilia utilise a 245 twill weave .
" All FullSix parts utilise ' pre-preg ' carbon fibre - that is carbon fibre which has been pre-impregnated with resin and stored at sub-zero temperatures . Parts made with ' pre-preg ' have a much more even resin distribution than hand layering - this increases strength and durability and eliminates the problem of pinholes in the finish ". The full competition S 1000 RR racing kit features a headlight fairing that is 4 cm wider than the OEM one and added winglets to keep the bike more stable at high speeds and under breaking . Developed on screen and tested in the wind tunnel and on the track , winglets will be also available for the street version kit , which should be available very soon .
FULLSIX Kropa , SLOVENIA Tel : + 386 31 228 252 www . fullsixcarbon . com
Ognibene add Trofeo " RACING " grade oil filters
Bologna based specialist Ognibene S . p . A . has added further to its award-winning Trofeo brand oil filters range . Designed for high filtration performance and durability , Ognibene says that these Trofeo filters " guarantee maximum performance for the durability of the engine ". " The good running of a motorcycle ' s engine requires constant and correct cleaning of the oil that circulates internally . It is of vital importance ," says Ognibene ' s Sales Manager Federico Arbizzani . " The oil filter plays a key role as it must block the impurities carried by the oil . Those impurities are formed as a result of the abrasion between components and can end up in the combustion chamber - which can be very damaging . " This is not ' new news ' to anyone in the motorcycle industry , but the materials , precision manufacturing and attention to detail that we invest into our Trofeo oil filters is important news - not all oil filters are created equal , and we decided to develop our own brand of filters specifically because all the others we tested had weaknesses as well as strengths . Dealers and their customers cannot afford for their oil filters to be anything less than perfect ." Constructed to the most demanding standards imposed by vehicle manufacturers and , given the company ' s " very high standards ", offering excellent value for money , Trofeo oil filters " guarantee the maintenance of lubricant performance even after thousands of miles thanks to their filtering system and are available for a wide variety of road , motocross , Enduro , scooter and ATV models and applications ". Ognibene Motorcycle has also created a specific line of oil filters to meet the demands of modern racing engines and extreme riding conditions - Trofeo GP " RACING " oil filters . Developed to meet the rigorous requirements of top race teams , Trofeo GP " RACING " oil filters have a 17 mm hexagonal nut that facilitates assembly and disassembly ; a hole that allows for mandatory safety wire attachment for use in racing and a special silicone membrane that ensures an excellent seal , even at the high temperatures generated by race engines .
OGNIBENE SPA Bologna , ITALY Tel : + 39 051 534225 commerciale @ ognibenechaintech . it www . ognibenechaintech . it
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