International Dealer News IDN 142 April/May 2018 | Page 60

PRO GuIDe DT-1 cage and air filters Hugger extension and for Yamaha YZF 450 more ‘Extenda Fenda’ options Belgian manufacturer DT1 Racing Europe has developed a factory airpower kit for the 2018 Yamaha 450 YZF. Distributor Parts Europe says that “it offers the best protection for the engine, giving the maximum airflow and a better throttle response in the toughest conditions”. “Tested and approved in the deep sand of the Lommel off-road race track in Belgium”, the DT-1 aluminium cage is a high-quality replacement for the stock plastic design, eliminating the need to have a backfire screen when used with DT-1 flame retardant pre-oiled air filters. DT-1 has been manufacturing foam filters for over 30 years and are “used by factory teams worldwide. The screenless cage with our pre-oiled air filters is sure to give the bike a healthy increase in horsepower”. All DT-1 filters are handmade; the super-seal base is said to create the cleanest and best seal on the market, providing critical engine protection; a special airbox cover guarantees a perfect seal when cleaning the bike; standard and pre-oiled filters available – the oil used is said to be bio-degradable. PARTS EUROPE Wasserliesch/Trier, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.partseurope.eu Having originally developed the ‘Extenda Fenda’ back in the late ‘80s, British specialist Pyramid Plastics has continued to innovate and expand on the idea of mudguard extension, most recently launching a comprehensive range of ‘Hugger Extensions’ which are designed specifically to extend the short OEM rear mudguards of today. With the introduction of their Hugger Extension range, Pyramid says it now has “the best combination of front and rear mudguard extension kits anywhere in the world, providing bikes and their riders with greatly improved protection at both ends”. Pyramid designs its extensions to replicate the OEM guard to which they are to be Newfren brake discs In addition to its regularly updated list of brake pad applications, Italian specialist Newfren also offers a wide selection of brake disc options for all sectors of the market – racing, street, off-road, vintage, scooter, mopeds and ATV. Not just an OEM replacement, but an upgrade that provides quality and performance that is at least equal to and usually better than the original part, Newfren brake discs are made with an AISI 4140 heat- treated steel core, anti-rust protective paint treatment and steel or Ergal hubs machined from CNC. Available as fixed, semi or fully floating, Newfren laser cuts or uses moulds for its discs, depending on the needs of the application – the company says that their laser cutting technology also offers the opportunity to produce special application discs for one-off custom and small quantity 60 conversion or niche applications. Newfren’s engineering team manages every stage of design and production to ensure quality control, using advanced manufacturing and testing techniques such as finite element analysis (F.E.M.), precision production and measurement and several stages of materials and production sampling. Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, the company is still in family ownership with Valter Barbero at the helm and manufactures all its own products at its 6,000 sqm facility/10,000 sqm site at Cirie near Turin. Products made there include brake shoes, backing plates, clutch plates and parts, brake discs and assemblies, in addition to brake pads in a range of compounds. fitted, ensuring that they are functional and stylish, whilst remaining subtle; they are available in matt black and carbon fibre, with plastic rivet or stick fit options. Fitments for recent models released include the CMX500 Rebel, Versys-X 300, ZX-10R/RR, Duke 125/390, Street Triple 765, Multistrada 950, Street Rod, Africa Twin XRV 750, CB1100 RS, YZF-R6, Z 300 and Ninja 300. NEWFREN S.R.L Cirié (TO), ITALY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.newfren.it PYRAMID PLASTICS Gainsborough, Lincs, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2018