International Dealer News IDN 153 February/March 2020 | Page 38

PRO GuIDe Cable and hose upgrades for Suzuki GSX-R range British motorcycle controls specialist Venhill Engineering has a complete range of cable and hose upgrades for Suzuki GSX-R models. A simple and inexpensive upgrade, Venhill’s high performance stainless steel braided brake hoses and 'Featherlight' cables improve braking performance, lighten up the clutch and fine-tune throttle operation, "shaving years off the feel of older machines". Experts in motorcycle controls since 1970, Venhill have developed a complete package for Suzuki’s long-running sports bike family - front and rear brake hose kits, clutch and throttle cables, as well as choke cables for certain models. Made in Venhill’s UK factory and designed to replace the OE set-up without the need for any modifications, each hose features a heat-resistant PTFE ‘teflon’ core, with a consistent internal diameter and smooth bore for more efficient fluid flow and increased braking force. They exceed DOT and TÜV standards, and each one is pressure-tested to 1500 psi before leaving the factory. Venhill’s Featherlight cable kits are also made in the UK and will improve feel, control and reliability. Designed as a straight swap with the OE items, they feature marine-grade stainless steel inner wire, for minimum stretch, a low-friction PTFE liner for a smoother action and are ‘bird-caged' for strength. Kits are currently available for GSX-R 600 (SRAD) 1997-2019, GSX-R 750 W (water-cooled) 1992- 1995, GSX-R 750 (SRAD) 1996-2019 and GSX-R 1000 2001-2018. Venhill also offers a complete brake line race set-up for track bikes. shock EVA covering and an anti-bacterial, replaceable insole that features A.P.S. (Air Pump System) for more comfort. 'Frontier' is available in black in sizes 38-47, it is CE-approved, designed and developed in Italy and manufactured in the EU. With around 400,000 helmets made every year and exported to more than 80 countries worldwide, Nolan says it is a long- term official supplier of the motorcycle squads of many national and international public authorities, the partner of brands such as Ducati and the sole licensee for MotoGP and SBK brand helmets. The company's "most important" new helmet for 2020 is the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon, a high carbon content full-face racing helmet in an exclusive Racetrack Setup (RS), including MotoGP and SBK graphics and available in C. Stoner, D. Petrucci, A. Rins and C. Davies versions. Features of this lightweight and compact helmet include a Racetrack Aerodynamic Spoiler reducing the aerodynamic resistance of the helmet, an adjustment system for the position of the liner, an additional dark green visor, an emergency cheek pad removal system, a reliable visor mechanism with a double action system allowing visor lock and minimum visor opening at low speed, Racing Air Flow ventilation system, and a Carbon Fitting Racing Experience inner comfort padding, including a liner with an "innovative net construction" and removable and washable lateral cheek pads and lining straps. The company's patent-pending Liner Positioning Control allows the regulation of the position of the liner. The helmet offers wide lateral visibility, a Pinlock fog-resistant inner visor and a breath deflector. It has passed rotational impact tests undergone by competition helmets used in MotoGP and SBK, in accordance with regulation UN/ECE 22-05. The X-803 RS Ultra Carbon is intended for motorcyclists who want to enjoy their racetrack experience to the full. It is available in three outer shell sizes. SDE MOTORSPORT SRL Altivole (TV), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.formaboots.com NOLAN GROUP Brembate di Sopra (BG), ITALY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.nolan VENHILL ENGINEERING Dorking, Surrey, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.venhill.co.uk Forma 'Frontier' touring boot 'Frontier' is the new entry in the high-level segment of the Forma touring range of boots. Featuring an innovative design and full grain oil leather upper, "this new touring boot will be a sure hit in terms of safety and comfort", according to the company. The personalised double density rubber sole, the reinforced front plate and the toe and heel protectors "assure safety and unmatched comfort for sensitive foot areas". Other features include a leather gear pad protection, double Velcro and double zip closure, padded inserts at the shin and calf areas and a thermoformed and reinforced side panel insert. The rear reflective insert ensures greater visibility at night and Drytex tubular lining makes the 'Frontier' waterproof and breathable. Internal TPU protections (moulded and injected) in the ankle and shin areas plus the polymer padding with memory foam "give added safety and comfort". The boot also has a TPU Dual Flex midsole with anti- 38 X-803 RS Ultra Carbon INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 www.idnmag.com