International Dealer News IDN 117 Feb/Mar 2014 | Page 29

PRODUCT NEWS OptiMate 5 Voltmatic PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TECMATE is claiming that its new OptiMate 5 Voltmatic is the first ever charger capable of automatically recovering 6V lead-acid batteries from deep discharge. The charger will also charge and maintain medium to large 12V batteries [from 8Ah to 120Ah]. The OptiMate 5 VoltMatic retains the fully automatic, and easy-to-use characteristics of other OptiMates, while being capable of recovering batteries retaining as little as one-volt.The OptiMate 5 identifies whether a battery is 6V or 12V and then runs a series of tests to see whether it requires desulphation or bulk charge. It then delivers charge in controlled pulses that equalise the voltage in each of the battery cells and checks that charge is being retained, before indicating that the battery has reached full charge. OptiMate runs a 30-minute charge/30-minute rest cycle, during every hour of long-term maintenance charge, so it can be left connected to the battery while the vehicle is parked without any risk of overcharging or overheating. Compatible with STD lead-acid batteries (with removable filler caps), sealed AGM ‘maintenance free’, GEL and spiral cell types, the OptiMate 5 is supplied with both a permanent ringlet connection lead that has a weatherproof cap and battery crocodile clips for bench charging. TECMATE Tienen, BELGIUM Tel: [phone] [email protected] ww w.tecmate-int.com Wunderlich retro roadster conversion WUNDERLICH has created a package of parts that makes up a retro conversion kit for the BMW R1200R, designed to give the bike the look of a ‘70s machine. The company says that once installed the ‘R120R’ kit offers greater leg room for the rider with increased knee space, and that the conversion can be undone without any signs of the work having been done. The standard BMW hard luggage can be used, but Wunderlich also offers Krauser luggage cases to create a more authentic look. Additional period styled accessories from Wunderlich include a cylinder guard, a lamp protector, a discreet windshield and a tank bag made of leather. The Wunderlich R 120 R conversion kit consists of a tank cover, seat, front fender, rear with taillight and various fairing parts. Clover GTS Airbag jacket CLOVER states that its four-season, technical touring jacket – the GTS Airbag – is the first true homologated motorcycle airbag on the market (CE EN 1621-4 airbag homologation). The company also claims that after activation the airbag inflates in just 0.08 seconds, and offers 6.4 times the performance of a standard CE level 2 back protector. Further rider protection is provided by removable and position adjustable CE armour at both shoulders and elbows. The jacket itself is constructed from a combination of Duratek 7, Duratek-5, and Ballistic fabrics for the outer shell, which has been given a water repellent treatment. The jacket also features a removable Aquazone Plus waterproof membrane and an inner MicroClima Thermal lining, which is also removable. An adjustable double collar with a fiveposition ‘no-Velcro’ closure is used on the GTS, and there are fit adjusters at chest, waist, and hip as well as at the arms, and forearms. WUNDERLICH Sinzig,GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.wunderlich.de PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CLOVER Cornedo (VI), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.clover.it INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEB/MAR 2014 29