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OptiMate USB-C and USB-A combo for BMW , Triumph and Ducati
Some years ago , the OptiMate USB O-105 popularised a new direction in USB charger design with its ergonomic low profile ' elbow ' styling that has a USB-A charging port at 90 ° to the DIN / ISO 4165 12V connector used on BMW and Triumph motorcycles . The OptiMate USB O-115 is a popular alternative to the O-105 , with its ' 180 °' styling making it more suitable for use on Ducati Multistrada or Triumph Tiger 800 / 850 / 900 motorcycles . There is also a Ducati O-115D branded version . Both these USB chargers feature 2 x USB-A charge ports that share up to 3300mA of power and they include the unique OptiMate USB interactive standby mode that prevents the vehicle ' s battery from being drained . Martin Human , CEO / CTO of TecMate , says that these features have made both OptiMate USB O-105 and O-115 some of the most popular aftermarket USB chargers for BMW , Triumph and Ducati motorcycles . " However ," says Martin , " enter USB-C as the universal USB standard for Europe , and with many smartphones going towards USB-C , including Apple , TecMate has responded by releasing the OptiMate USB O-114 and the OptiMate USB O-119 , identical in design to the O-105 and O-115 , except for one charge port that is USB-C ." The USB-C socket delivers up to 3300mA of charge
Vespa-specific bar end mirrors
Conventional handlebar end mirrors were originally designed for motorbikes and are not necessarily suitable for mounting on Vespa handlebars . German scooter specialist SIP Scootershop ' s new Vespa- specific handlebar end mirrors " are a considerable improvement over universals , even those that have scooter-fit adapters ," says Scootershop CEO and cofounder Ralf Jodl . " With these SIP Series Pordoi handlebar end mirrors , we provide you with mirrors that are perfectly suited for use on the modern Vespa . " Design advantages of our new E-approved Vespa-specific bar end mirrors include their stability and precise fit , the much lower vibration and the choice of colours ". The individual components - such as the mirror head and mirror arm - are CNC-milled from aluminium and then anodised or chrome-plated . The mirror head is
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individually adjustable via the ball joint . The additional screw for fastening the mirror to the handlebar end weight may be a simple addition , but it gives the handlebar end mirror an extremely stable hold - twisting while riding becomes almost impossible . Due to the solid mirror arm , less vibration from the vehicle is transmitted to the mirror - " a good view to the rear is possible even at higher speeds ," said Ralf . " For legal operation in road traffic , the E- approval mark on the mirror is virtually mandatory . The requirements differ depending on the year of manufacture / vehicle class etc ., but to be on the safe side , our handlebar end mirrors have the E-number as standard ."
SIP SCOOTERSHOP GMBH Landsberg , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 8191 9699969 martin @ sip-scootershop . de www . sip-scootershop . com to a single connected USB-C device , unless the USB- A port is also in use , then power is shared with the second connected device . " All OptiMate USB chargers have a unique feature that protects the vehicle ' s battery that it is drawing power from - when the vehicle ' s engine is turned off , the OptiMate USB charger senses that and will turn off within one hour . " So , if a rider has stopped somewhere , but needs to 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 , always leaving sufficient power to start up the vehicle to ride on ." Martin explains : " We ' re ready to meet the demand for USB-C chargers , yet we recognise that there is a huge population of devices ( phones , GPS , etc .) and charge cables out there that still connect to the conventional USB-A socket . A combination USB-A and USB-C allows you to charge the latest smartphone along with your GPS or other devices ."
TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com www . optimate1 . com / usb
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