WRP ' F0R ' disc brake pads
Introduced late last year , Italian distributor Wind Trading is offering an updated WRP brake pad option for street bikes . The ' F0R ' ( F-Zero-R ) is described as part of a " new , innovative sinter platform " and has been " especially developed for combined street and track day use ". The company says that " the performance will appeal to the rider using standard brake systems on highperformance bikes - either as a track day riding application or as an upgrade to the stock brake pads for the sportier rider ". This new compound replaces the existing F5R option in the WRP range , for the same range of applications , makes and models . " Coming from a completely different platform of products , riders will experience increased friction and a much improved brake feel and control due to the higher heat resistance of the sintered compound . " Sintered material has a denser structure for improved performance , feel and modulation , so will need a slightly longer bedding-in time , but the benefits will be noticeable ." These new F0R pads feature the internationally recognised Nucap Retention System ( NRS ) - a patented safety feature that sees NRS hooks on the backing plate embedded into the compound structure to create an indestructible bond between the backing plate and the friction material . " Especially valuable under the extreme conditions where high performance braking is required ( racing and sportier riding ), the NRS feature is only used by selected high quality brake pad brands and is a key safety feature that all riders should look for . " The new F0R range is approved to ECE R90 - a requirement for all replacement street brake pads throughout the European Union and in non- European countries that have adopted ECE regulations ." Founded in 1999 , the full range of WRP products ( Works Racing Parts ) is distributed worldwide by Ravenna , Italy based Wind Trading srl .
WIND TRADING SRL Ravenna , ITALY Tel : + 39 0544 64024 windtrading @ windtrading . it www . wrpracing . com
Carbon fibre wheels for the H2 / H2R
Slovenian carbon fibre specialist Rotobox has released a new high performance ' Bullet ' forged carbon fibre wheelset for the " blink and you ' ll miss it " Kawasaki Ninja H2 / H2R . Co-founder and co-owner Maja Bizjak told International Dealer News that " this lightweight rear wheel has a specially engineered hub for optimal fitment , further weight reduction and improved aerodynamics that take the Ninja H2 to a whole new level . " Not only do Rotobox wheels reduce the weight and improve performance on any motorcycle , but they look great too ." Rotobox wheels come standard in high gloss coating with black anodised hubs , or optionally in the case of the H2 / H2R , in satin / matt / green coating with matching Kawasaki Green anodised hub . All Rotobox wheels can be personalised .
ROTOBOX Sentjur , SLOVENIA Tel : + 386 7490394 info @ rotobox-wheels . com www . rotobox-wheels . com
Barnett cables for Cruisers
Founded in 1948 and still family owned and operated , Ventura , California based Barnett Clutches and Cables offers a full line of stock replacement and custom length cables for popular metric cruiser models . Featuring a stainless steel inner wire and a High Density Polyethylene ( HDPE ) inner casing liner for smooth cable action , they all come as standard with Barnett ' s nylon coated ' High Efficiency ' inner wire , which is additionally coated with a silicone lube to provide super smooth cable action and reduced lever effort . " Additionally , our clutch cable housing is made with a longitudinally wound high carbon wire to eliminate flex . All cable assemblies , fittings and hardware are made by us in-house here in the United States for strict quality control . All hardware is chrome plated where applicable ." Barnett cables are available in traditional black vinyl casing , stainless steel braid with clear coat , or Platinum Series casing which features a bright silver plated braid with clear coat . Barnett braided cables
with clear coat are guaranteed not to discolour from sunlight exposure . Available from selected distributors in Europe , including through the Parts Europe and Motorcycle Storehouse networks , Bihr in France and P . D . Q . in the UK .
BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura , California , USA Tel : 805 642 9435 info @ barnettcables . com www . barnettcables . com
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