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Polisport new products for 2019
Frame protectors
‘ Verona ’ and ‘ Zafiro ’
New from Portuguese off-road and MX plastics specialist Polisport , the Armadillo pipe guard is a dual compound , high-temperature resistant steel and elastomer design that combines improved protection levels with reduced vibrations and noise . Quick and easy to install , it is also easy to remove and clean after riding ; it has a variable width through the protection areas for a better fit to the pipe – the exhaust does not have to be removed for guard installation . Also seen here as universal fit for two-stroke machines , Polisport frame protectors provide protection of the frame from rust , rocks and the rider ’ s boots . Abrasion and impact resistant , its texturised surface means enhanced grip . The slim , robust and durable design means long life and doesn ’ t interfere with the rider ’ s boots . The ‘ Fortress ’ skid plate is a highly durable and resistant injection-moulded design for full coverage of the engine and frame rails . A specific mounting kit has been developed for a simple and quick installation . It delivers extended side protection , is available with and without linkage protection and , unlike metal protectors , is noise-free . Polisport ’ s MX style ( single point mount ) ‘ Hammer ’ hand and master cylinder protector uses a new universal mounting system for quick and easy
‘ Armadillo ’ pipe guard
mounting and precision fit . The large yet slim and low profile plastic guard is said to ensure optimal protection with horizontally orientated airflow vents for improved cooling . These are among the new products Polisport will present at INTERMOT , and they will be available by the beginning of 2019 .
POLISPORT Carregosa , PORTUGAL Tel : + 351 256 410 230 polisport @ polisport . com www . polisport . com
EXHIBITOR
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‘ Hammer ’ hand and master cylinder protector
Founded in 1988 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year , Spanish apparel specialist Rainers Sports continues to develop its programme , offering dealers the opportunity to offer their customers a growing range of highperformance , high-specification riding gear options . New products include the new ‘ Zafiro ’ ladies ’ jeans , made from a strong fabric effect leather they also include hip protectors ; they also feature adjustable and removable knee protectors and flexion panels at the knees . These short , urban ‘ Verona ’ boots , said to be ideal for scooters and naked bikes . The boot is made from strong vintage cowhide leather and features include panel gear and ankle protectors , as well as soft , padded leather at the top .
‘ Fortress ’ skid plate
RAINERS SPORTS Elche , SPAIN Tel : + 34 96 5422 774x info @ rainers-sports . com www . rainers-sports . com
CeraCarbon high strength USD fork tubes
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Based at Stein in the Netherlands , CeraCarbon Racing is introducing what Sales Manager Hans-Dieter Fischer describes as a patented and “ truly innovative first ” in motorcycle front fork design - combination ceramic and carbon fibre upside down front fork tubes . “ The advantages of USD front suspensions have been well known for years , but while they are typically lighter than conventional forks , race bikes especially would always have liked to see them lighter still . We are now able to use all the advantages of the USD system and eliminate even more of the weight , liberating the performance and handling advantages of the USD design . “ Our CeraCarbon front fork inner and outer tubes combine light weight with reliable strength and low friction into an ultimate solution ”. A front fork applying CeraCarbon inner and outer tubes is more than 2 kg lighter than a conventional front fork with steel and Aluminum inner and outer tubes . The weight saving is mainly “ unsprung weight
which results in much better handling and rideability , resulting in faster track times ”. The CeraCarbon inner tube is an all-purpose application suitable for most front forks that can be installed with most aftermarket cartridge systems . Inverted forks are exponentially more rigid because they mount the larger diameter “ slider ” to the triple tree . Conventional forks mount to the triple tree via the smaller and heavier steel fork tube . The much more rigid ( compared to a steel fork tube ) slider makes up a higher percentage of the overall length in an inverted front end . This design benefit reduces flex and improves handling and feel when compared to a conventional design . Inverted forks are stronger because they have more overlap than conventional forks – the distance the fork tube protrudes into the slider . The more overlap , the more rigid the front fork assembly . Conventional inverted front forks have one disadvantage - because the steel tubes are on the downside the unsprung weight is higher . This problem is now solved by CeraCarbon by replacing the heavy steel tubes with CeraCarbon Carbon- Ceramic tubes .
CERACARBON RACING Stein , NETHERLANDS info @ ceracarbon-racing . com ww . ceracarbon-racing . com
38 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018