International Dealer News IDN 142 April/May 2018 | Page 58

PRO GuIDe eXTRA K-Tech ORSS front fork Air2Spring conversion kits, Razor-R shocks and DDS kits Designed to replace the OE air system, British suspension specialist K-Tech has made its popular ORSS Air2Spring system available for the 2018 KTM 85SX and Husqvarna TC85. ‘Razor Lite’ for Honda CB1100 EX/RS Air2Spring conversion kit K-Tech says that its simple design allows dealers to remove the original air spring system and replace it with a more conventional direct replacement spring system that requires no machining to install and features external spring preload adjustment. Available with a wide range of spring rates, the system also comes with a hydraulic bottoming device which protects the rider on hard landings. For the Kawasaki Ninja 400, a new Razor-R shocks for Ninja 400 suspension package featuring K-Tech’s proven top-selling Razor-R shocks has been “designed with quality and performance in mind, featuring compression and rebound damping, spring preload and length adjustment to allow owners of middleweight motorcycles to improve their ride with sporty aesthetics and improved performance”. Said to deliver increased performance and control, features include compression and rebound damping adjustment, spring preload and length. The nitrogen filled design “simply bolts on to replace original equipment”. Also available for 2017 Suzuki SV650 and other popular current models. For the Honda CB1100 EX/RS, K-Tech offers its nitrogen filled ‘Razor Lite’ upgrade bolt on OE replacement shock for “refined handling and enhanced looks over the 58 DDS ‘Pro’ rear shock standard equipment”. Features include rebound damping and spring preload and length adjustment “to allow owners of classic style motorcycles to customise their ride with understated looks and improved performance”. Available with black anodised finish and choice of spring rate options. Other available suspension products and service parts for Honda CB1100 EX/RS models include oil and dust seals, guide and slide bushes. Also seen here, K-Tech's popular, championship-winning DDS Pro shock absorber and DDS front fork cartridge kit is available for a range of models, including the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade – including SP, SP1 and SP2 models. The DDS (Direct Damping System) "Pro" rear shock has been designed for use “at the highest level of racing and developed in major championships around the world. As you would expect from a high-quality racing product, the DDS "Pro" features compression and rebound damping adjustment, length adjustment and hydraulic spring preload adjustment. “It also features our unique ByPass valve adjuster, which controls both compression and rebound damping adjustment to assist with chassis control at low velocity shock movement to enhance tyre feel and grip. The DDS system uses a smaller piston rod, which keeps the system more stable over a wider temperature range due to its small displacement. Damping is controlled by a 32 mm piston, which allows the use of larger shims for improved feel”. DDS front fork cartridges are a complete replacement pressurised damping system using 20 mm displacing pistons to create a high flow of oil through the 31 mm control INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2018 valves “to give precise damping control. The patented design eliminates cavitation, making the system very stable under extreme conditions. The damping circuits are designed to work independently to improve the dynamics and response time. The system is pressurised by a spring force, keeping it stable under all working temperatures”. K-Tech says that all its products have been manufactured to ISO 9001 accreditation standards with a comprehensive service parts and product support programme available. K-TECH SUSPENSION Moira, Derbyshire, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ktechsuspension.com DDS front fork cartridge kit