International Dealer News IDN 143 June/July 2018 | Page 30

PRO GuIDe
Matris brings suspension tuning
and adjustability to the TMAX
Italian suspension specialist Matris has released a
new series of model-specific applications for
Yamaha’s top-selling and class-defining TMAX ‘Maxi’
Scooters from the 500 cc version first seen in 2008
right up to the 2018 models.
Suspension has always been one of the weaknesses
of the Yamaha design, as it is on all of the larger
displacement and dual purpose or longer distance
M46KF
scooter designs on the market, but Matris says it has
stock replacement suspension components that are
tuned specifically to deliver the improvements in
suspension performance that owners need.
For the model year 2008-2011 500 cc and 2012-
2014 530 cc TMAX M46KD and M46KF,
multi-adjustable rear monoshocks are additionally
equipped with flex-knob hydraulic spring preload.
On the front, the innovative F15K hydraulic cartridge,
multi-adjustable in compression rebound spring
preload, will transform the original non-adjustable
fork into the kind of fully adjustable solution that
riders need – alternatively the “entry level” FKE and
FSE fork sets offer spring preload adjustment.
For the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 530 cc TMAX
variants, Matris’ model-specific tuned M46KD and
M46KF multi-adjustable rear monoshocks also have
the flex-knob hydraulic spring preload adjustment,
and complete multi-adjustable “quad valve”
hydraulic cartridge kits deliver the same levels of
adjustability options - the newest F20K series and the
“entry level” spring and hydraulic kit (FKS and FRK
series).
Matris says its dedicated settings and spring kits can
be installed without modifications to the original fork.
RSS front sprockets
PBR in Italy says it has developed a “new and
original steel front sprocket line”. Called RSS
sprockets (Rubber Sprocket System), the
company says that the design delivers a
combination of an “extremely high strength
for power handling and durability, with
extraordinary fluidity and quietness thanks
to the rubber that is injected in the holes
drilled on the front sprocket”.
This technique is said to mean the rubber
lasts longer, preventing the problems that
can occur with glue - preserving reliability
during extended sprocket life. They are
available for all street racing and higher
displacement, more powerful off-road
models.
PBR SPROCKETS
Osteria Grande (BO), ITALY
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.pbr.it
M46KD
MATRIS S.R.L.
Camisano Vicentino (VI), ITALY
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.matrisdampers.com