International Dealer News IDN 113 July 2013 | Page 26

PRODUCT NEWS Protech Edition chain protector NEW from Fechter Drive is this PROTECH Edition high quality and solid chain protection made from stainless steel and black powder-coated. Features include a filigree design and BMW F800R Yamaha FZ-1 elegant lines, and Fechter Drive says it represents a good price/value ratio. Shown here on BMW F800R, Honda NC700 X/S and Integra and Yamaha FZ-1. FECHTER DRIVE MOTORSORT Weilheim/Teck, GERMANY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.fechter.de Honda NC700 X/S and Integra Öhlins S3 selective steering damper ÖHLINS has created its S3 Selective Steering Stabilizer for use on Motocross and Enduro bikes where steering off-road can be challenging. Öhlins says that its S3 stabilises the ride through the use of patented technology that selects when and if the rider needs assistance. As long as the rider is in charge of the handle bars and with all the force derived from there, the Steering Stabilizer provides no damping at all. The rider controls the bike and the front wheel, allowing for a natural feel of the bike and free movement of the front end. It is also tuned to not affect the rider’s movement of the bike while jumping. However, when an outside force like a stone or another object puts force to the front wheel, the system activates instantly. A torsion bar on top of the fork bridge recognises when torque occurs from an outside force hitting the front wheel, and this activates the valves in the Selective Steering Stabilizer, keeping the steering controlled. The Selective Steering Stabilizer, which is integrated into an Öhlins upper triple clamp, is said to be easy to use, and no adjustments are needed as the system adapts to the forces affecting the front wheel, and is available for all major MX and Enduro models. ÖHLINS RACING Upplands Vaesby, SWEDEN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ohlins.com