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“ Unbreakable ” bending brake and clutch levers
Distributed in Europe by Parts Europe , ARC are a remarkable specialist company based in Santa Ana , California . Founded in 1999 by Bob Barnett , ARC is widely regarded as the number one ‘ Go-To ’ source for the
BMC air filters
Seen here for the 2016 / 2017 Kawasaki ZX- 10R and Honda CRF 1000 L ‘ Africa Twin ’, Italian company BMC says their cotton air filters can be washed , re-oiled and re-used . Based near Bologna , Italy , BMC was founded in 1973 as an automotive parts distribution business by Gaetano Bergami . The company started making filters in 1999 and is now an international business with branches in Germany , China and India , along with over 94 distributors all over the world .
best dirt bike brake and clutch levers in the world . Their lifetime warranty , “ unbreakable ” bending brake and clutch levers are made from race-proven proprietary Memlon composite . ARC are widely respected for their manufacturing quality and for the intelligent design solutions they have come up with time after time . Their Memlon composite is lightweight and flexible , which avoids breaking when a rider crashes . Perfect for dirt bikes , the levers are available for several KTM ( SX / EXC / Freeride ), Husqvarna ( TC / FC ) and other popular dirt bikes . The perches are made of anodised aluminium in blue or orange .
PARTS EUROPE Wasserliesch / Trier , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 6501 9695 0 sales @ partseurope . eu www . partseurope . eu
Kawasaki ZX-10R
BMC air filters are made using a single moulding system with no welded joints for maximum durability and optimum airbox adhesion . All BMC filters are pre-oiled and can be washed and regenerated using BMC ' s cleaning kit . The company offers a choice of street and racing filters , with both designs offering increased filter area for increased air flow – meaning improved performance and fuel efficiency . The company claims 98.5 percent filtration , trapping impurities as small as 7 micron .
Forcefield ‘ Tornado Advance ’
Comfort on a motorcycle is of paramount importance . Being warm , comfortable and protected not only makes the ride more enjoyable , but also helps concentration and aids awareness when needed most . The aim is to make sure you can move , with little restriction or discomfort . Forcefield says that the technical approach they have used for the design , construction and materials of their ‘ Tornado Advance ’ range has resulted in a product that is able to work at its best while keeping the rider warm , dry and comfortable . Tornado Advance “ is a range that keeps the wind out and has thermal properties - the perfect combination as a midlayer ”. Defender fabric ( forward facing ) is windproof , water resistant and breathable , it has a water resistant rating of 8000mm , so will help keep the rider dry , and there is also a micro fleece lining . The material used to complement Defender is thermal and breathable Thermolite , which is made with engineered hollow-core fibres that trap air for greater insulation ; it is said to dry 20 % faster than other thermal materials and 50 % faster than cotton . Thermolite is also anti-bacterial , stopping the development of bacteria caused by perspiration .
Honda CRF 1000 L ‘ Africa Twin ’
BMC S . r . l . Medicina ( BO ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0516 971511 motorcycles @ bmcairfilter . com www . bmcairfilters . com
FORCEFIELD BODY ARMOUR Rushden , Northants , UK Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 1933 410818 info @ forcefieldbodyarmour . com www . forcefieldbodyarmour . com
Kappa ‘ Racer ’ thermoformed soft bags
Part of their ‘ Racer ’ soft bag range , this new thermoformed backpack from Kappa features semirigid inserts that hold the shape , a 15 litre capacity , great wearability , and intelligent internal subdivisions all enhance its versatility . A handy rain cover is also included as standard . Other products in Kappa ’ s ‘ Racer ’ pre-formed structure soft bag range include EasyLock side panniers and the compact yet spacious RA313 , combining 1840D polyester with thermoformed
EVA , featuring two internal compartments ( both with a double 180 degree zip ), two external webbed side pockets and two adjustable straps .
KAPPA S . r . l . Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel . + 39 030 2686976 info @ kappamoto . com www . kappamoto . com
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