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USB-C has now been mandated in Europe to be the single communication and charging connector for all phones and other communication-ready devices . TecMate has taken note of this and designed a new range of OptiMate USB chargers with USB-C ports to enable charging of all USB-C ready devices . " All OptiMate USB chargers have a unique feature that protects the vehicle ' s battery that it is drawing power from - the OptiMate USB charger senses when the vehicle ' s engine is turned off and will turn itself off within one hour . " So , if a rider has stopped somewhere scenic to admire the view , and they need to also charge their phone or camera or Bluetooth-ready helmet , the OptiMate USB charger remains on for an hour before it goes to standby mode . That prevents even the smallest lithium battery from totally discharging , leaving sufficient power to start up the vehicle and ride on ." The OptiMate USB O-118 is the first USB-C ready charger , delivering 3.3 amps of fast charge through a single port . The
QD for Desert-X
Italian exhaust manufacturer QD has added a new ' modular system ' slip-on for the Ducati Desert-X " queen of the desert ". Based on the QD Tri-Cone series , this Euro 5 muffler has a titanium can with a carbon fibre end cap ; the outlet port has a grid to " enhance the aggressive look and racing style " and keep the dB killer in position . " To remove the dB killer , just unscrew the screws that hold the carbon end cap , remove the grid , pull out the dB killer , replace the grid and the end cap ". The kit includes a link pipe that fits on the stock catalyst , the titanium muffler , a carbon fibre heat
case is fully sealed and ready to be permanently installed on the motorcycle . The USB-C port is fully protected against ingress of dirt and water , a sealing plug ensures nothing enters when the vehicle is parked , and a USB-C charger cord plugged in the innovative rubber sheath seals against the inserted USB-C connector . " The USB-C port is equipped with zip-tie loops for easy mounting where you need to charge your device ; attach it to a clutch / brake cable , handlebar or any available strut . A fused battery lead with M6 ( 1 / 4 ") rings completes connection directly to the battery ." During 2023 , more OptiMate USB chargers with dual port USB-A and USB-C will be released . In the meantime , the current range of USB-A ready chargers are also available to keep riders charged and communicating .
TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com www . optimate1 . com / usb
shield , all the fixing hardware needed for a quick and easy install , plus the compliance certification . As with all QD replacement and performance exhaust systems , it ships with a Service Card provided in the kit that allows the customer to extend the warranty programme to 30 months , with the special Service Card programme reserved exclusively for QD exhaust owners .
QD EXHAUST Vercelli ( VC ), ITALY
Tel : + 39 0161 805666 info @ qdexhaust . it www . qdexhaust . it
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