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Internationally respected Italian parts and accessory designer LighTech has released a new line of " special rear sets " specifically developed for the track - developed in collaboration with well-known teams such as SpeedUp of Boscoscuro in Moto2 and GMT94 of Christophe Guyot , Yamaha Team in SuperSport and WorldSBK . These " pro " rearsets are designed only for those motorcycle models most commonly used for the track , such as R3 , R1 , Ducati Panigale and Ninja 400 . The basis of the development is simplicity - use of as
few components as possible in order to reduce the possibility of something coming loose or detaching during the race - the fewer the number pf parts , the better the resistance to the intensity of race vibrations and stresses ; durability is at a premium in demanding high performance environments . In addition to the use of highly resistant materials , such as oversized bearings ( ΓΈ24 ) for the gear levers , the new " pro " rearsets have the levers directly pivoted on the footrest to guarantee more neutral movements in any position . Special attention has also been paid to the design of the heel guard , with a truly aggressive and ergonomic heel guard , the shape of which has been tested to avoid the annoying hooking of the boot while riding .
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Athena Gaskets for Vintage Models
Vicenza , Italy-based Athena has added a complete range of over 700 engine gaskets for vintage motorcycle models - covering all the most important applications . Athena has been designing and producing motorcycle engine gaskets in Italy for 50 years - 2023 is the company ' s 50th anniversary . The company says that not only is this its first such range in all that time , but that this is the only such range available from anyone , anywhere . " These gaskets are specifically designed to supply engine builders , rebuilders and restorers , service specialists and enthusiasts in need of replacement parts with access to an unprecedented range of these critical components , covering most of the vintage motorcycle applications on the market - from the late 40s to the super sports bikes of the 80s - including both top end gasket kits and complete engine series ," says Product Manager Marco Meneguzzo . " The most important applications are available , from the historic Italian brands such as Moto Guzzi , Moto
Morini , Vespa , Lambretta , into the vintage motorcycles from manufacturers such as BMW , Triumph , Laverda , and Benelli . You will also find the legendary Japanese models covered , such as Honda ' s CB Four motorcycles , and the Kawasaki GPZ . " Designed to make the restoration of vintage vehicles easier , Athena gaskets are recognised for their unparalleled quality , equal to that of original replacement parts . At the core of the Athena gasket kits there is a solid know-how and constant technological development . Athena ' s internal team of engineers and designers have developed a gasket series totally compatible with the most iconic and historic motorcycle models ."
ATHENA Alonte , ITALY Tel : + 39 0444 727272 motorsport @ athena . eu www . athena . eu www . idnmag . com IDN - FEBRUARY / MARCH 2023 41