Lightech for Tracer 9 GT
Internationally respected Italian parts and accessory manufacturer Lightech has designed and tested a new line of accessories for the new Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - showing that the company is not always and only focused on Supersport bikes , but eclectic in its choice of new challenges . Model-specific design products include precision
CNC-machined complete and adjustable rearsets in 7075 , T6 heat-treated aluminium with three possible configurations : basic with fixed footpegs , “ W ” version with folding footpegs and the “ R ” version equipped with carbon heel guards , titanium bolts , high-quality bearings and folding footpegs . The rearset allows both standard and reverse shifting . A complete suite of spare parts and accessories allows the customisation ( and service ) of Lightech rearsets . The chain adjuster seen here is available in black , red , gold and cobalt colours , and allows a more precise and easier adjustment compared to the standard Yamaha design - simply by turning the knob located at the end of the chain adjuster . Each click corresponds to a shift / moving of 0.25 mm . A metric scale is engraved on both sides of the chain adjuster to make the adjustment more ergonomic . Lightech wheel axle protection for the Tracer 9 GT is available in black , red , gold and cobalt ; the ultra-light licence plate holder kit , with holes for OEM or aftermarket LED turn signal , is customised with coloured washers on the sides , and a similar customisation can also be seen on the handguards - where the gold of the Lightech washer attracts attention . The accessories line includes also frame protections equipped with an aluminium ring , a magnesium bushing to reduce vibrations and coloured antishock rubber . There are also newly designed fuel tank caps ( spin locking or quick release ), a choice of oil filler caps , colour-match or contrast colour hardware and much more . All Lightech parts are designed , tested and manufactured in-house at its headquarters facility north of Treviso , Italy .
LIGHTECH S . R . L . S . Lucia de Piave ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0438 453010 info @ lightech . it www . lightech . it
YSS front fork upgrade kits for Meteor 350
Hamburg based Matthies , the European master distributor for YSS suspension , has added these fork upgrade kits for the Royal Enfield Meteor350 . The kits include an upgrade set of springs , bushes ( if needed for the application ), a set of YSS PD valves , adjustable fork caps and washers . The springs are harder than the perfect ( new ) stock spring and give the rider a better feeling , better handling and more feedback from the street . " The PD valves add additional damping where , before , the OE set-up is just a spring-based suspension ; the bushes make up for the missing length . In general , a spring should be as short as possible to avoid bending , as a result scratching
British protective motorcycle apparel brand Merlin has partnered with the ' new-gen ' BSA Motorcycle business in the UK to release a dual-branded collection of protective clothing and lifestyle apparel . The collection , which will be distributed alongside the new BSA Gold Star , will consist of protective jackets , jeans and gloves as well as a selection of hoodies , T-shirts , sweatshirts and accessories . Each item is branded with both BSA and Merlin logos . James Franklin , Brand and Product Director at Merlin , said of the collaboration : " As a proud British brand we found it fitting to team up with BSA to support its relaunch . BSA is a household name and we are excited to
' Liberation ' leather jacket inside the fork tubes - so the bushes compensate for the rest of the missing length to the stock spring ". The fork caps add an extra 12 mm of spring preload adjustment . All YSS shock absorbers are designed , manufactured and tested in-house at YSS ' state-of-the-art factory in Thailand by a team of 270 + knowledgeable and innovative staff . Each shock is heat-treated for optimised strength and durability and shot-peened for a professional finish .
release this range with them . " This comprehensive collection allows BSA riders and fans to represent two great British names and experience the high quality that Merlin has always provided . We proudly produce this collection using staple ingredients from the core Merlin collection , such as Halley Stevensons waxed cotton , DuPont , Kevlar , D3O armour and YKK zips ."
" YSS has been producing motorcycle suspensions for over 30 years and is said to be the world ’ s largest aftermarket shock absorber manufacturer , producing over two million units per year and is supported by its Europe based research and development team ". All YSS suspension products are covered by a two-year manufacturer warranty .
JOHANNES J . MATTHIES Hamburg , GERMANY Tel : + 49 40 23725 120 info @ matthies . de www . matthies . de
Merlin to produce BSA apparel collection
Highlights of the range include the ' Liberation ' leather jacket in soft , supple cowhide leather with pre-fitted D3O armour to the shoulders and elbows , removable 100 g thermal vest and a short jacket-to-jean connecting zip . The ' Empire ' jacket is a 12 oz Halley Stevensons waxed cotton outer for the traditional waxy feel that most retro riders look for . There is a fixed Reissa waterproof membrane and a removable full-body 150 g thermal for weatherproofing , pre-fitted D3O armour at the shoulders and elbows . BSA x Merlin clothing is available from Lukas Distribution , distributors of the BSA brand .
MERLIN MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING Burntwood , Staffordshire , UK Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1543 270299 info @ merlinbikegear . com www . merlinbikegear . com www . lukasdistribution . co . uk
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