Athena gaskets and seals
Now in stock at its Groningen , Netherlands warehouse and available for shipping to dealers throughout Europe , Motorcycle Storehouse has announced that it will now supply the Athena product range of gaskets , seals and kits . Founded 1973 in Northern Italy as a manufacturer of industrial gaskets , Athena entered the motorcycle aftermarket in 1989 and its range and market profile has been growing ever since . Athena has branches in Europe , South America , North America and China , " and has become a worldwide player in quality motorcycle gaskets and seals ," says Motorcycle Storehouse . " Kits include motor gasket and oil seal kits , top end kits , valve cover gaskets , cylinder base and head gaskets , valve stem seal sets , intake gaskets ( head to throttle body ), exhaust and muffler gaskets ( head to header , header to muffler ), clutch and stator covers , and spark plug hole gaskets ." Recent new additions to the Athena range include availability of a new gasket kit for classic Vespa Small Frame models - believed to be the only such kit on the market . " Made with latest generation materials to ensure maximum tightness and speed of installation , all the engine crankcase gaskets are designed with a central aluminium core to ensure optimal resistance to engine pressure and expansion , while the external NBR rubber coating on both sides allows them to adhere perfectly to the engine surfaces . " This new Athena gasket series solves the common problems associated with many of the asbestos-free gaskets on the market , ensuring maximum seal and resistance and avoiding oil leaks without the additional use of sealants . " Liquid gaskets take several hours to cure , and it is
Engine gasket kit for Kawasaki 800 cc Vulcan 1995 and up includes all gaskets and O-rings necessary to rebuild the top and lower end of the engine . challenging to remove residues from the crankcase . Thanks to the Athena kit , the time required for a complete engine overhaul is drastically reduced . The kit is compatible with the most popular Vespa Small Frame applications , including the 50 Special , 90 , 125 Primavera and ET3 . Our Vespa Classic project also includes a complete range of engine oil seals and loose gaskets for both the Small Frame models and the Vespa 46-61 and Large Frame models ."
MOTORCYCLE STOREHOUSE BV Groningen , NETHERLANDS Tel : + 31 ( 0 ) 50 303 9775 info @ mcseurope . nl motorcyclestorehouse . com www . athenaparts . com
BAAS - USB charger with universal plug
This new USB charger from BAAS Bike Parts in Germany has a universal plug ( for cigarette and DIN / BMW sockets ) and can be used for 12 / 24 V board circuits . It is designed with a splash cover and is for transmission to 5V USB standard USB-A and USB-C max . 3.6 A . The rightangle housing is for charging inside sockets while driving . In other news , BAAS recently updated its website interface with a mobile phone optimised landing page for customer convenience . The company specialises in advanced socket systems that anticipate the growing needs riders have for connectors and accessories for their mobile ' creature comforts ', electronics and wiring , and a wide range of starting charging products . Among the BAAS products seen in IDN editions recently , its BA201 automatic 2 A charger is a CAN bus compatible , switchable 12 V lead acid / lithium intelligent charger with seven LED status displays and universal connector , battery cable and fully insulated clamps - microprocessorcontrolled , it is designed for optimal charging and battery maintenance , including a desulfation mode .
BAAS BIKE PARTS Abstatt , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 7062 97 93 93 info @ baas-parts . de www . baas-parts . de
VStream Windscreens for 2021 Ténéré 700
More than just a little brother to the XT1200 Super Ténéré , the 700 is a lighter , more manoeuvrable adventure bike suitable to any task - and internationally recognized Maywood , Illinois specialist National Cycle says that " those tasks are made easier with a VStream Windscreen "! Three different sizes and two tints " ensure a perfect windscreen for almost every rider size or riding preference . All will offer improved wind protection and riding comfort compared to OEM or other aftermarket windscreens . " VStream gets its name from its unique patented shape . The advanced ' V ' profile and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the rider ' s helmet , resulting in a peaceful , quieter riding environment ". These windscreens are made from tough 3.0 mm Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate . " This highquality material , along with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques , provides outstanding clarity , impact strength and scratch resistance unmatched by any windscreen maker worldwide . " Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate is the material of choice for serious motorcycle riders . It is ten times more abrasion resistant than FMR hardcoated polycarbonate , and 30 times more than windscreens made from commonly used acrylic or ' aircraft plastic ' as it is sometimes called . VStream Windscreens are
easy to install and are protected by a three-year warranty against breakage ."
NATIONAL CYCLE INC . Maywood , Illinois , USA Tel : + 1 708 343 0400 sales @ nationalcycle . com www . nationalcycle . com
46 IDN - APRIL / MAY 2021