International Dealer News IDN 118 Apr/May 2014 | Page 18

PRO GUIDE OptiMate 3 TECMATE’S latest battery charger is the OptiMate 3; an all-in-one tool for use with 12v batteries. Like the company’s other chargers, the OptiMate 3 is easy-to-use and fully automatic. However, it is also now microprocessor-controlled, lighter, more efficient, and comes with global input (100-240V). TecMate says the OptiMate3 is 33 percent more powerful than the unit it replaces and is capable of recovering a battery from deep discharge and optimally recharging it. It can also check that the charge delivered is the best possible before then checking how well the battery can retain the charge, and display the battery’s status. The OptiMate3 is available in dual and quad-bank formats as well as the single option, with the two and four outputs being independent, meaning they can handle up to four different batteries completely independently. All versions of the OptiMate3 have been listed by the California Energy Commission as approved for sale in California, verifying that they meet strict energy use requirements, especially when the charger is idling (no battery connected) and during long-term maintenance charging. TECMATE Tienen, BELGIUM Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.tecmate-int.com Opti PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Women's touring boots A new women's cruising boot in Gianni Falco's urban line is the 'Dany', made from full grain oil-treated leather, featuring a Hightex membrane as its lining. It has reinforced toe and heel areas and foam backed ankle cups for protection and a slip-in quick entry, as well as a total grip oil-proof rubber sole. GIANNI FALCO Caselle di Altivole (TV), ITALY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.giannifalco.com Clutch discs for BMW R80/850-R1000 SURFLEX is now able to offer clutch discs for BMW R 80/850-1000 R models in two different versions: single clutch with gasket, or single clutch with sintered gasket. The Italian made clutch kit contains 11 discs of 165mm diameter featuring friction material that mixes fibres and new organic resins already used in other highly technological sectors, and ten steel discs. The friction material is said to offer excellent resistance to temperature and abrasion, providing better clutch performance, even under heavy use. The sintered disc kit uses fine metallic dusts, which are pressed and sintered in specific ovens at high temperature to create the friction material. SURFLEX Tradate (VA), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.surflex.it 18 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APR/MAY 2014 3