International Dealer News IDN 124 April/May 2015 | Page 30

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AGM for BMWs
YUASA has introduced an absorbed glass
mat (AGM) battery specifically designed to
replace the conventional vented lead-acid
OEM batteries on BMW motorcycles.
It includes the protective terminal caps that
characterise BMW factory batteries, and fits
a variety of models from 1970 to present,
from 500cc to 1,600cc engines.
“Batteries on BMW motorcycles are
especially difficult to access,” said James
Hylton, Yuasa's European Sales & Marketing
Manager. “This makes it hard for the owner
to maintain the battery on a regular basis.
The new battery is a sealed, maintenancefree AGM design, so there is no need to
routinely check the fluid level".
The AGM technology, with a lead calcium
design, is said to eliminate water loss and
hold its charge more than three times
longer than conventional lead antimony
types.
It is shipped dry along with its own pack of
electrolyte that is added at the time of

New
Scooter
brake pad
compound
installation. Once filled with electrolyte
from its special packs, an AGM battery is
said to be virtually maintenance-free. The
electrolyte is absorbed in the special plates
and separators, so there is no need to worry
about leaks onto valuable vehicle parts and
accessories.
YUASA
Tokyo, JAPAN
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.yuasaeurope.com

S 1000 RR options
GILLES Tooling has introduced an extensive range of
parts for the latest BMW – the S 1000 RR, starting
with a version of their Variobar GT2 clip-ons, which
raise the rider’s hands and offer an adjustable range
of angles for the bars.
The replacement ‘bars can be combined with
Gilles Tooling’s Factor-X levers, which can also be
fitted to the stock handlebars. The adjustable
controls use phosphate bearings and are available in
a range of anodised finishes, with optimal matching
ACMA top yoke.
Gillles' FXR BM03 rearsets are second generation
race inspired Factor-X rearsets that are multiadjustable using ball bearings and supporting quick
shifter in standard and GP shifting patterns.
Crash protection devices includes front and rear
GTA axle protectors, which can be combined with
Gilles TCA chain adjusters and paddock stand
bobbins. The rear wheel fitting also include the
option of a titanium ACM safety nut.
Gilles also offer a line of IP.GT frame sliders, which
feature internal dampers.
GILLES TOOLING GMBH
Wecker, LUXEMBOURG
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.gillestooling.com

Frame sliders

INDUSTRIAS GALFER S.A.
Barcelona, SPAIN
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.galfer.es
Chain adjusters, crash and paddock stand bobbins

FXR-BM03 rearsets

Variobar GT2 clip-on handlebars and Factor-X levers

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GALFER has launched a new line of brake pads
specifically for use on scooters (and motorcycles up
to 125cc) that use the company’s new semi-metallic
G1050 compound.
The new compound is said to offer progressive and
adjustable braking, maximum fade resistance, better
wet braking efficiency, great performance at lower
temperatures, a lower wear rate and minimum noise.

INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APR/MAY 2015