High-tech , lightweight licence plate holders and LED options
One of the staples of the parts and accessory industry in Europe are replacement licence plate holders . Whether its regulations or cost , nearly all OEM licence plates can be improved to look more stylish , be lighter or simply have better ergonomics . Italian manufacturer Lightech is a major player in this space , with a range of designs for an unmatched selection of models and the deep inventory to match . Lightech licence plate holders are made in a special PA12 polymer compound mixed with carbon fibre for strength , durability , light weight , vibration resistance and stylish good looks . The license plate holder is available either as a basic license plate holder without accessories or as kit that includes a reflector and a patented license plate light design . The license plate light is called ' PYTHON ' and is 100 % made in Italy . This light has powerful LEDs - four white and two red - for combined use as a rear light or additional brake light . The reflector and the license plate light are E approved ( European Approval ), while the license plate holder kits are TÜV approved ( KBA 91919 ), therefore all in full compliance with the rules for street use . There is an adjustable reflector support and a special sliding bracket , which allow the installation of the OEM indicators or aftermarkets indicators ( where possible ). Each Lightech licence plate holder is developed for specific bikes / models , but Lightech has also created a universal version ( TAR013 ), which is provided with an application kit . Lightech has also developed different plate supports according to the size of the licence plates in use - six different models are available . Special coloured Ergal ( zinc aluminium alloy ) bolts and washer kits are sold separately for a full customisation . Lightech also offers a wide range of approved LED turn signals for its ( and other ) licence plate holders - some in ABS , some in aluminium . Some models are only turn signals , other models are multi-functional . The company has also invested in the research and development of a new line of patented LED turn signal designs with Multipixel Technology and two other designs that offer a direction indicator and front white light , or direction indicator and rear brake light .
LIGHTECH S . R . L . S . Lucia de Piave ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0438 453010 info @ lightech . it www . lightech . it
SHIDO HP LiFePO4 - ' light and powerful '
Owned by Belgium based DC AFAM , SHIDO brand batteries have been popular and powerful for many years , but now , with its new High Performance battery series , SHIDO " wants to offer the motorcycle market the most powerful lithium starting batteries on the market . " The black lithium motorcycle High Performance ( HP ) battery has much higher capacity and cranking power for the same dimensions as the standard lithium-ion range . This starting power delivers a powerful , quick and reliable year-round
' Lithium-iron phosphate technology '
start of the engine ," says SHIDO ' s Davy Dousselaere . " While lead-acid batteries in the course of the years have become smaller and more powerful , the principles they use to generate electricity has not changed . With SHIDO lithium-ion batteries , power is generated via LiFePO4 ( lithium iron phosphate ) cells based on lithium and carbon , so they do not contain lead or acid ." SHIDO lithium batteries have four cells LiFePO4 ( lithium iron phosphate ) of 3.2 volt connected in series in order to reach an OCV of 12.8 volt - " a perfect voltage to use as a
starter battery for motorcycles ". The electronic Battery Management System ( BMS ) spreads the charge and discharge evenly over the four cells . Thanks to its small internal resistance , a SHIDO lithium
' 166 % higher start capacity '
battery can generate a very high starting current with little Ah . This starting power delivers a powerful and quick start of the vehicle . " In fact , tests have shown that SHIDO HPs deliver up to 166 % higher start capacity ,
2,000 + charging cycles , are 65 % lighter than lead-acid batteries and have a sixminute charging capability - which is great for everyone , but especially for dealers ". SHIDO HP are described as ideal for riders who are looking for " the lightest battery , with the capacity of a lead-acid battery and cranking power that exceeds OE lithium battery specifications . " For example , motorcycles that come standard with a lithium battery often get drained too easily because the motorcycle
' six-minute charge , ideal for dealers '
has extra drains on battery resources - such as an alarm and accessories - so more power is definitely needed . SHIDO HP is also ideal for weight-conscious sports bike riders who are looking for the lightest possible battery , but still with loads of cranking power for instants starts ".
DC-AFAM Nazareth , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 9 243 7390 service @ afam . com www . afam . com
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