International Dealer News IDN 118 Apr/May 2014 | Page 30

PRO GuIDe FZ-09 suspension upgrades HYPERPRO has released shock and fork upgrades for Yamaha's FZ-09. Their 461 shock has a 45-click range of settings for rebound damping, the capability to fine-tune high- and low-speed compression damping, and a threaded preload collar. It is also equipped with a high-performance remote reservoir and can be ordered with an optional length adjuster that will raise or lower the bike by a 1/2in. The more economical 466 is a DeCarbon style shock with adjustable preload and rebound, with separate chambers for gas and oil to prevent cavitation in the FZ-09's near-horizontal mounting position. Both can be fitted with convenient, hydraulically operated preload adjusters. Hyperpro also offers rising-rate fork springs and progressively wound replacement shock springs - an alternative option to replacement of the entire shock absorber. HYPERPRO SALES Werkendam, NETHERLANDS Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.hyperpro.com Kevlar reinforced jeans with removable protectors NEW Italian motorcycle clothing manufacturer Hevik, which is a part of the GIVI group, has a pair of riding jeans in its range. The Street jeans are a classic five-pocket design made from denim with Kevlar reinforcement at the back and knees. CE-approved knee armour is included at the knees, which is held in place with Velcro to allow adjustment of the position. Removable hip protectors are also included. Currently available in men’s sizes 46-57, women’s cut Street jeans are in development. HEVIK Brescia, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.hevik.com V-Strom 1000 accessories SW-MOTECH has responded to the launch of the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 by creating an extensive range of products for the new model. The range includes luggage options such as the Tailbag range or Rearbag, Slipstream, Rackpack, Jetpack and other soft luggage options such as their Strap tank bag Enduro LT, Strap tank bag Enduro, and Strap tank bag ION four. For riders looking for hard luggage there are steel or aluminium racks, Quick-Lock Evo side carriers, Aero ABS side case systems and Dakar pannier set. For protection there is a choice of BBStorm or Kobra hand guard kits, SW-Motech crash bars, brake pump and reservoir guards and a front axle slider kit. General accessories include a side stand foot, chain guard, mirror extenders, footrest kit, gear lever, centre stand and Quick-Lock GPS mount. SW-MOTECH Rauschenberg, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.sw-motech.com 30 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APR/MAY 2014 'Belleville' clutch spring BARNETT has launched a heavy duty Belleville type clutch spring for select ‘12-‘14 KTM models. Made of high-treated high carbon spring steel, it is a direct stock replacement that is said to be 20 percent stiffer. BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura, California, USA Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.barnettclutches.com