Portable battery tester-monitors
TecMate has adapted its portable OptiMate battery monitors to display the charge level for any battery - including lithium ( LFP ), sealed lead-acid ( AGM ) and standard ' wet cell ' lead-acid ( STD ). At a glance the rider or dealer will learn if the vehicle ' s battery has sufficient charge to start the engine or if it needs to be charged first . Connecting the tester-monitor is easy - the O-125 plugs directly into a fitted SAE battery lead and the O-126 has a dual size plug that adapts to a DIN ( Ø12 mm ) socket found on BMW Triumph and Ducati Multistrada , or the larger AUTO ( Ø21 mm ) socket found on most of the other motorcycle brands . Once connected , the resting voltage of that battery is measured to ensure that it is directly proportional to the State of Charge ( SOC ). If the LED adjacent to the battery type ( STD , AGM & LFP ) blinks , the battery ' s State of Charge is 50 % or higher ; 50 % is sufficient to start and fire up an engine . Once fired up , it now displays if the vehicle ' s system is delivering the right charge voltage to the battery , indicated by the green LFP LED turning full on . It also warns if that voltage is too high and might destroy the battery ( especially if it is a LFP / lithium battery );
Fixed range all LEDs rapidly blink together if the voltage exceeds 14.6V . Of course , if the red ( warning triangle ) LED is blinking , it ' s time to charge that battery ! Both O-125 and O-126 have an SAE charge port ; charging can continue through the monitor , and it will then display the rising charge voltage . For a more permanent solution there are smart battery leads with built-in monitors that can be fitted to the battery and used as a battery charger input when necessary . The O-124 is ideal for all 12V leadacid batteries , including AGM , GEL and STD wet cell , and the O-127 is ideal for 12.8V LFP ( LiFePO4 ) batteries . These permanent smart battery leads make fitment to any powersport battery easy . OptiMate ' s unique dual size rings adjust from the default M6 ( 1 / 4 ") to the larger M8 ( 5 / 16 "). Both the O-124 and O-127 come in a jar of 20 , ideal for dealers that want to fit these smart leads to all vehicles at PDI . OptiMate monitors are an easy and cost-effective way to instantly learn the state of a vehicle ' s battery . A fitted battery monitor helps avoid battery damage - at a glance the rider will know if the battery is OK or when it ' s time to charge .
O-126
Portable range
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TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com optimate1 . com / monitor
Tuareg 660 Sport screen
Seen here for the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 , Puig Sport style screens are ' Race Bred ' - Puig is the official windscreen technical partner to the all-conquering World Superbike Kawasaki Racing Team . Based near Barcelona , Puig has been designing , manufacturing and distributing motorcycle
accessories since 1964 and these days exports to more than 60 countries . The company specialises in using 3D simulation technology and ' virtual wind tunnel ' as well as street and track aerodynamics testing .
Available in a choice of colourways , Puig ' s design principles are to match aesthetics and functionality in equal parts , so its parts enhance the look of the bike as well as improving ergonomics . In this case , although the screen is slightly smaller and provides less aerodynamic protection for the Tuareg rider compared to the original screen , it delivers a greater free field of vision . Manufactured in 3 or 4 mm thick , high-end CN methacrylate ( PMMA / acrylic ), the finish includes rounded edges to comply with European safety standards . All Puig Sport screens ship with the aerodynamic study results extracted from the virtual wind tunnel testing process , comparing its screen with the original , so riders can see as well as feel the difference in real performance . Installation is said to be " simple and intuitive ". Also seen here , these 121 mm long Core grips for the 22 mm handlebars on the 2022 Yamaha MT-09 ( and other 22 mm handlebar models ) " improve the feel
and grip while giving the bike a custom look ". Puig ' s Core grips are made of thermoplastic elastomer , a material that provides a soft touch while being resistant to wear . They incorporate areas with different textures to provide a good grip without losing comfort and help to eliminate uncomfortable tingling in the hands on long routes . Finally , these approved LED universal turn lights ( blinkers ) provide " a more personalised and sportier look ". Compact in size ( 70x24 mm ), they feature a slim design , have a clear glass tulip and a black fairing .
PUIG / MOTOPLASTIC S . A . Granollers ( BCN ), SPAIN Tel : + 34 93 8490 633 info @ puig . tv
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