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SIP series Vespa PORDOI grips
Available for 22-25 mm handlebars for practically all scooter models , these PORDOI grips from German specialist SIP are available in a wide range of colours and manufactured in a very soft , durable , highquality rubber . " The importance of good grips is greatly underestimated on scooters ," says SIP CEO Ralf Jodl . " After all , they form the direct contact between the rider and the vehicle . When designing the SIP PORDOI grips , we wanted to move away from the impractical aluminium rings and the mainstream look , towards grips that are genuinely suitable for everyday use , stylish and , above all , ergonomically optimised for comfortable use ." Options include the iconic ' Waffle Pattern ', a design element from handles of the 1950s , 1960s and 1970s . Thanks to the oval shape , the grips sit nicely in the palms of the hands and still feel good even after longer tours . " It is precisely the shape and the resulting increase in comfort that make the PORDOI grips the ideal companion whether on tours or in the city . " Our high-quality rubber compound prevents the rubber from disintegrating or being too hard . When using bar end weights , the end of the grip can be cleanly cut off at the groove with a sharp knife . For
Popular among dealers , Hans Schommer ' s Mannheim , Germany based parts and accessory specialist hs-motorradteile is well-known in the specialist trade as a supplier of motorcycle components - including a wide range of products for stylish rear conversions . Seen here , this adjustable licence plate holder is one of many that hs-motorradteile has for almost all common makes and models . " These extremely sturdy holders are not only functional , but also visually appealing ," says Christian Buttler . " In addition to the well-known Basic version , there are now also PRO and X-Line versions , as well as sets that are available specifically for selected models . " In addition to the holder , these sets also contain the required licence plate light and a reflector . Installation is straightforward thanks to the typespecific mounting plates - enabling a quick visual change to the rear of the motorcycle ." In addition to holders , and a wide range of licence plate lights and other accessories in various designs ,
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mounting , we recommend spraying the inside of the grips with a little brake cleaner beforehand , and then quickly sliding them onto the handlebars as it evaporates ." As a custom option , Ralf suggests combining these grips with other add-ons from the SIP PORDOI series , such as its sporty levers and mirrors . Ever striving for authenticity , in describing the colourway options , Ralf says they " have tried to use subjective designations of light brown , brown , brown vintage , etc . for the brown tones from the RAL classic colour palette . RAL colour shades are international , can be found online or best compared with a RAL colour fan , e . g . SIP art . no . 98889900 . " But even here , there are different opinions about which brown shade corresponds best to which RAL colour shade . Nevertheless , we believe that this classification makes it easier to order accessories of the same colour shade . Because even pictures can be deceptive due to different lighting conditions and reproduction requirements ."
SIP SCOOTERSHOP GMBH Landsberg , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 8191 9699969 martin @ sip-scootershop . de www . sip-scootershop . com
hs-motorradteile - many parts for a perfect rear conversion
the company offers dealers access to an extensive programme from exhausts , brake and clutch levers , drivetrain components and lights to handlebars , chain guards , footrest systems and pegs , batteries and chargers , digital instruments and more .
HS-MOTORRADTEILE Mannheim , GERMANY Tel : + 49 621 105200 www . hs-motoparts . com
X . 27 and X . 21 modular helmets
GIVI ' s flip-up 2024 Touring / Adventure helmets " always offer highly attractive technical features and exceptional aesthetics ", with a " well balanced price / performance ratio ". The X . 27 features a visor and a bold design . It comes in five lines , with a total of 18 versions ( including one for women ), including a graphic version with three distinct multi-colour options , and a solid colour version in matt black monochrome . The X . 27 Tourer is the most recent version , offered in graphic black / red , matt titanium / yellow , white / blue / red , and solid colour version in matt black . The helmet weighs 1,690 +/ - 50 g / 1,790 +/ - 50 g with a double shell and is made in Technopolymer material . The interior is removable and has removable cheek pads , optimised for use with glasses , in hypoallergenic fabric . Other features include a micrometric release strap , ECE 22R06 dual / P / J approval , a visor with an anti-scratch lens , a smoked inner visor , suitable for Pinlock Max Vision lens ( included ). Ventilation is by one upper air vent and one on the chin guard and a rear extractor . Other features include a nose guard , wind deflector and flip-up chin guard . It is available in sizes from XS to XXL ( Ladies from XS to M ). The X . 21 model is available in two lines with a total of nine versions ( also including one for women ) and is best suited to road touring . Technical and other features are like on the X . 27 , but the Pinlock lens is not included . Solid colours for the Evo include matt titanium and matt black and white . The Evo ' Number ' comes in matt grey / black / yellow ( seen here ), black / white / red , blue / white / red , matt black / titanium / yellow , matt titanium / black / red and matt black / titanium / pink ( women ' s version ).
GIVI S . P . A . Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 358 1253 info @ givi . it www . givimoto . com
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