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PBR “ rubber dampened ” front sprockets
Rubber bonded rear sprocket
PBR Sprockets has added to its range for 2018 with an innovative approach to the chain sprocket , taking its steel sprocket and injecting the drilled holes with rubber . The company says that the result “ is a combination of an extremely high strength sprocket that handles the power with an extraordinary fluidity and quietness ” - almost a semi-isolation mount effect in terms of the interface between the energy dissipation from the chain and the sprocket body and shaft . “ Compared to the conventional bonding and use of glue , the long-lasting rubber ensures the same reliability , but eliminates the problems that can be encountered when making sprockets with glue seals .
This new design is exclusively available from PBR for all street and race models and the more powerful offroaders . Also seen here , PBR ’ s line of tempered carbon steel C45 rear sprockets for street bikes has been expanded with new applications for 2018 street sport bikes . PBR says its production process involves an induction temper on the whole of the sprocket teeth area , making it more resistant to sprocket wear , improving chain life and improving the reliability of chain / sprocket settings on long distance journeys and in between service intervals . For off-road applications , PBR ’ s all-new precision
C45 street sprocket
‘ Executive ’ modular / crossover helmet with P / J approvals
C-Light
CNC-machined C45 steel C-Light rear sprockets are said to “ feature all the latest design and manufacturing advances and technical innovations to ensure robust yet lightweight sprockets that can handle the serious duty demands placed on them ”. Said to offer improved quality and reliability , with an attractive weight reducing hole design , they are available in different sizes and colours and can be combined with PBR ’ s front sprockets range on Enduro and two / four-stroke Honda , Kawasaki , Suzuki , Yamaha and KTM models .
PBR SPROCKETS Osteria Grande ( BO ), ITALY Tel : + 39 051 946746 E-mail : info @ pbr . it www . pbr . it
The Airoh ‘ Executive ’ helmet “ has redefined the features of the full-face helmet as it can transform into a jet and a full-face thanks to the P / J double homologation , offering safety without compromises ”. Airoh says that while the chin guard of all the other modular helmets it has seen on the market has to be taken off and then put into a bag , with the ‘ Executive ’ the rider just has to press two glove-friendly side buttons to swivel their patented chin bar (“ CHS ” - Chin Guard Holder System ) and house it on the back of the shell , without interference with airflow . The equally ergonomic , retractable Pinlock equipped sun visor is also easily operated ,
flows effortlessly in eight positions and features button-free control from the middle . The company says that the HRT ( Highly Resistant Thermoplastic ) ‘ Executive ’ shell was tested for three months in several different weather and environmental conditions , and “ the results were outstanding ” with it “ fitting very well , the comfortable lining not compromised by the twin-modes of the helmet and with the visor offering an exceptional view ”. The ‘ Executive ’ “ represents an innovative variation in the modular / crossover helmet segment and stands out for comfort , great manufacturing details , good aerodynamics and its usability ”.
LOCATELLI Spa Almenno S . Bartolomeo ( BG ), ITALY Tel : + 39 035 553101 info @ airoh . com www . airoh . com
Rapid Bike shift assist
This new up / down shift assist “ represents a big step forward in terms of quick-shifting ”, according to Italian add-on and racing parts manufacturer Rapid Bike - a ‘ Blipper ’ - for models equipped with ‘ ride by wire ’. Said to “ reach unmatched technical standards ” and “ designed to deliver outstanding performance to race track enthusiasts and further improve riding experience ”, the new shifting device exchanges information with their EVO and RACING add-on modules via CAN bus , allowing it to perform autocalibration of shifting kill-time relative to the pressure applied in both directions - the upper and the lower gear - while matching the specific engine configuration .
This new accessory actually inherits all the benefits and advantages of Rapid Bike ’ s previous ‘ all around quick shifter sensor ’, including full compatibility with their YouTune , to manage the pressure level applied for activating shifting operations and modulate the engine response sensitivity when opening the throttle control . The new up / down shift assist will be available in early 2018 .
RAPID BIKE / DIMSPORT Serralunga di Crea ( AL ), ITALY Tel . + 39 0142 9552 info . rapidbike @ dimsport . it www . rapidbike . it
40 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018