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Colour-match‘ Featherlight’ cables for KTMs
Motorcycle controls specialist Venhill has developed replacement‘ Featherlight’ throttle cables for the latest generation of KTM’ s motocross and enduro models. Available for the‘ 16-’ 17 model year 250, 350, 450 and 500cc machines, the new cables are direct replacements for the factory fitted items and are designed to deliver improved performance and durability along with smoother action. Each set features Venhill’ s high quality‘ Featherlight’ cabling, marine-grade stainless steel wire rope for durability running through a Teflon liner for minimum friction and a lighter action. This specification does not require lubrication – a real plus when riding off-road. The cables are also‘ Bird-caged’ – a special process applied to the end of the inner wire, which allows solder to penetrate the weave of the cable, making the bond with the nipple much stronger. The process adds extra strength and durability, and helps reducing cable breakage when put under repeated stress, again, adding real peace of mind when tackling rough, off-road courses. They are available in black and a selection of colours, including orange, to match KTM’ s signature colour.
VENHILL ENGINEERING Dorking, Surrey, UK Tel: + 44 1306 885111 sales @ venhill. co. uk www. venhill. co. uk
‘ Magma’ Cordura tyre warmers
These new, durable‘ Magma’ Cordura high abrasion and tear resistant tyre warmers by Omnia Racing in Italy feature a large lateral extension for a quick and efficient heating of the shoulder of the tyre and rim, with fire-retardant Nomex and Kevlar on the interior. The high strength, precision made 2.5mm thick chrome-nickel heating is silicone coated for durability; the U. S. A. made thermostat delivers a steady and reliable temperature of up to 80 degrees C and features temperature fluctuation sensitive“ Heat Protector” technology, a dual temperature indicator, warming red and ready green indicators with temperature recording. The easy tyre fit construction delivers a good seal to keep heat in the tyre, with all fabric cut and seemed and pre-formed to ensure maximum adherence to the tyre and the blanket to ensure a rapid and optimal heating.‘ Magma’ tyre warmers comply with EC regulations, are available in black in a choice of three 12“ sizes: 120 / 160 / 165,
120 / 180 / 185 / 190 and 120 / 190 / 195 / 200. Omnia say they reach the maximum operating temperature( 80 ° C) in just 19 minutes, leading to over 60 ° C( measured by thermographic analysis) in the tyre itself, and that after 30 minutes the results of the uniform heating“ are amazing, right up to the recommended 60 minutes, to get a perfect temperature, even for the rim itself.“ During operation, the thermostatic“ Heat Protector” technology prevents temperature fluctuations, ensuring a constant and precise temperature of 80 ° C. The insulation lining in the aluminised blanket allows the same heat retention for several minutes after turning off the power supply.”
OMNIA RACING SPECIAL PARTS Portici( NA), ITALY Tel: + 39 0817 754329 info @ omniaracing. it www. omniaracing. com