VENTURESHIELD™ – HELMET PAINT PROTECTION SYSTEM
Reduce stone chip damage with the Venture Shield Helmet Protection Film
Phoenix Distribution are proud to announce a brand new addition to their product range, the VentureShield™ Helmet Paint Protection System (HPPS) for motorcycle helmets.
This almost invisible, tough, protective film is easy to apply, prevents stone chips and other debris from damaging your helmet and can be removed easily - leaving no marks - should riders want to update their lid's paintwork in the future. If you have made a serious investment by buying a top brand motorcycle helmet, it deserves a bit of TLC in the shape of the VentureShield™ film.
This protective coating has been extensively tested by major automotive manufacturers and can withstand 20lbs of impact pressure before any damage is sustained. It is 100% resistent to fading or yellowing and the product carries a life time guarantee. The VentureShield™ film comes complete with an easy-to-use application kit, especially for all motorcycle helmet owners and the film is pre-cut into two shapes, which are applied to the areas at the forehead and chinbar on the helmet.
It takes just minutes to provide years of protection for your lid; simply remove your helmet visor, make sure everything is clean and spray the VentureShield™ solution onto your helmet and the adhesive protective film itself. Take care to make sure any wrinkles or air bubbles are removed, so that the film fits the helmet shell smoothly and you're done!
The application of VentureShield™ will not alter the paintwork, or affect the safety features of your helmet in any way, it is perfectly safe to use. As this product is helmet and model specific, it will be launched initially to fit the Arai RX7 Corsair, Arai Viper and Arai Astro. Additional models and helmet brands will be added as new templates are developed.
The VentureShield™ Helmet Paint Protection System, complete with application kit and solution costs just £24.99 and is available from all UK Phoenix Distribution official dealers.
Contact Phoenix for further information and a list of stockists on 01782 569800. Information on this product will shortly be available on the websites www.phoenixnw.co.uk and www.whyarai.co.uk
ABUS PROVIDES SAME KEY OPTIONS
The Abus collection of locks is one of the largest motorcycle specific ranges available and includes U Shackles, Disc Locks, Chains and Cable Locks. Adding to the reassurance of securing a bike with Abus is the option for a customer to purchase different style locks and have them all operate off the same key; for example, a popular choice with riders is to use a Granit Extreme Chain for home and Granit Extreme Disc Lock for when mobile, both using just the one key.
This Keyed Alike option applies across most of the Abus range (with a few exceptions) and uses the unique X Plus and Plus locking mechanisms. A security code card is included, so getting duplicate keys is also a straightforward operation.
Started in 1924 Abus is a family owned company that employs over 2,500 people worldwide. Long known for their high quality German craftsmanship and obsessive R&D Abus locks are accepted by all international testing institutes and insurance companies. Adding to the many unique features of each Abus product is the knowledge that over 1.2 million lock combinations are available and that an Abus lock hasn’t been picked in over 15 years.
To find out more about the Abus Keyed Alike option or range of locks ask your local Abus dealer. Contact 01782 569800 for details of your nearest Abus stockist or see our dealers section.
August Bremicker Sohne KG, or Abus for short, has grown in over 80 years from a producer of traditional padlocks to a brand of expertise in preventive security technology. The independent group of companies based in Wetter/Ruhr operates on a global basis and is the market leader and trend-setter in most European countries.
YOSHIMURA ADDS A TOUCH OF MAGIC
Yoshimura, the leading name in motorcycle performance exhausts worldwide, has added a touch of magic to its range of slip-on cans for the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa and GSX1300 B-King.
The extra detail is a brand new finish called `Metal Magic,’ which offers riders the look of a carbon fibre slip-on, but is in fact made from metal. The difference isn’t just about styling, as the `Metal Magic’ slip-ons offer a price advantage over carbon fibre items, plus superb durability, as the exhaust sleeve material used is stainless steel.
The Yoshimura slip-on exhausts for the mighty Suzuki B-King are tailored to fit the new muscle bike, with slash-cut end sections and a rakish exit angle, which echoes the B-King’s tailpiece styling cues. The Yoshimura B-King slip-ons also feature built-in heat shields. The B-King exhaust slip-ons are EU legal and offer a decibel rating of 92dB, with a level of 99dB produced without the decibel killers. A weight saving of 2.9Kg over standard is another bonus.
A pair of Yoshimura slip-ons for the Suzuki GSX1300 B-King cost from £903.80 for the stainless steel option, with titanium cans costing £984.50 and the new Metal Magic finished items retailing at £1016.78 per pair. The same three Yoshimura Stainless, Titanium and Metal Magic options are also available for the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa ( 1998-2007 models ). These slip-ons offer a healthy 7.4 kilo weight saving over stock, with a 93dB noise level. Performance chart here.
The Yoshimura slip-on for the Hayabusa echoes the curvaceous styling details of the 185mph speed machine. A scooped exit cone, with an oval edge, plus an oval section Yoshimura badge, makes sure this slip-on looks perfect matched to the bike. The Yoshimura slip-on for the GSX1300R Hayabusa costs £790.83 for the stainless item, £887.66 for titanium, with the Metal Magic finish retailing for £919.94. Performance chart here.
All prices include VAT and the slip-ons are available in the UK from March 2008 onwards.
For further details of the 2008 Yoshimura range please call 01782 569800 or see yoshimura.
YOSHIMURA GSXR1000 K7-K8 SLIP-ONS FOR THE TRACK
Riders who race know Yoshimura is the leading name in high performance exhausts, with a heritage stretching back decades, especially when it comes to Suzuki Superbikes. But whether you race, or simply enjoy trackdays, these four Tri-Oval slip-ons for the GSXR1000 K7-K8 series offer excellent performance, genuine Made-in-Japan build quality and rakish good looks.
TThe stock silencer on the K7-K8 series GSXR1000 weighs in at some 10.3Kgs, but fitting any of the four Yoshimura slip-ons saves 7Kgs ( after removing the catalyzer ) or more. There's a range of finishes available, including stainless steel, titanium, carbon and the new `Metal Magic' finish, which looks like carbon fibre, but is in reality made from stainless steel. Each of the four sleeve options comes with a carbon fibre end cone.
Yoshimura develop their products in the white heat of competition, and a run on the dyno will show that these new slip-ons can raise the GSXR1000's power output by a healthy margin, especially in the mid-range. With the optional dB killers removed from the slip-ons, there will be a useful increase in maximum bhp at the higher end of the rev range too. Performance chart here.
The latest Tri-Oval Yoshimura slip-on for the Suzuki GSXR1000 K7-K8 arrives in dealerships across the UK in late February 2008, although supply will be limited by the factory in Japan. The optional dB killers reduce the maximum noise level emitted from the Tri-Oval slip-on to 99dB, and cost an extra £32.28 (inc VAT).
Prices for the slip-ons (inc VAT), in four different finishes, are as follows;
Stainless steel £500.32 - Part No. 150-508-5N50
Titanium £540.67 - Part No. 150-508-5N80
Carbon Fibre £613.29 - Part No. 150-508-5N90
Metal Magic £556.81 - Part No. 150-508-5N20
For further details of the 2008 Yoshimura range please call 01782 569800 or see yoshimura.
FOUR WAYS TO BLING YOUR `BUSA
Yoshimura, the top name in performance exhaust systems for motorcycles have a Tri-Oval race system, in four different options, available for the new 2008 Suzuki GSX1300RK8 Hayabusa.
The most impressive fact for enthusiast riders will be the system’s 75% weight saving, with the Yoshimura race item tipping the scales at just 5.6 Kilograms, against the hefty 21Kgs of the stock exhaust. Riders who want a performance edge know that Yoshimura has a great track record when it comes to tweaking Suzuki motorcycles, stretching all the way back to the legendary `Pops’ Yoshimura tuned, Suzuki Racing GS750 and GS1000 AMA Superbikes of the late 1970s.
This new Tri-Oval race system for the 2008 Hayabusa draws on the Yoshimura heritage of engine tuning knowledge. Riders who want to drag race their `Busa will find the overall fit, build quality and ultimate performance of this product is unrivalled. For riders who wish to reduce their exhaust noise, there is a `dB killers’ baffle option available, which offers a reduction of between 5-6 decibels, to around 97dB.
There are four different sleeve options for the Yoshimura Tri-Oval race system, including the all-new `Metal Magic’ which offers the look of carbon fibre, but is in fact stainless steel. Performance chart here.
RRP (incl. VAT) is as follows:
Stainless steel £911.87
Titanium £952.22
Carbon Fibre £1,024.85
Metal Magic £968.36
Optional dB-killers sound reduction baffle £32.28
The system will be available from late March 2008 onwards.
For further details of the 2008 Yoshimura range please call 01782 569800 or see yoshimura.