EXPO interviews
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Prototype Li-Ion charger Peter White, Category Manager at CTEK, was on the Bradbury Bros stand to promote the range of CTEK smart chargers for lead acid batteries, and also to preview the company’s smart charger for lithium batteries. White counters the claim that Li-ion batteries don’t require maintenance charging. “While this may be the case for those stored unused, when connected to
a vehicle these batteries are subject to the same issues as lead-acid: digital displays, LED warning lights, clocks and alarm/immobilisers can all drain current and cause irreparable damage,” he says. CTEK’s Lithium XS smart
ARMR adventure jacket The ARMR Tottori is a new adventure-style jacket available from distributor Tri-Motive. The outer is of 600D Cordura, with removable waterproof and thermal liners making up the Multi Season Liner System. The arms can be removed for comfort in hot weather. Adjustment for fit is available at the waist, back, wrist, arm and neck. CE-approved armour is fitted at the elbows, shoulders and back, with provision for a chest protector. Available in sizes S to 3XL, SRP is £149.99. Matching trousers are in sizes XS to 3XL at £119.99 SRP. Tri-Motive; tel 01792 652011;
www.tri-motive.com
Wulfsport Dual-Sport Bill Brown (above) of Cumbrian off-road clothing specialists Wulfsport showcased the new Dual-Sport outfit at EXPO. Designed for trail riding and adventure riding, the Cordura suit has a fully waterproof membrane, detachable thermal liner and armour at elbows, shoulders, knees, hips and back. Available in hi viz/black, or grey camo/black at an SRP of £64.95 for the jacket and £59.95 for the pants. Wulfsport; tel 01900 873456;
www.wulfsport.com
charger will use a plug-and- play eight-stage charging and maintenance process to ensure the battery remains in tip-top working order. Retail versions are expected to be available in July. Bradbury Bros; tel 01484 641073;
www.bradburybros.co.uk
Roadhawk personal camera The new Roadhawk Ride personal camera is designed to produce a date-stamped video that can be used as evidence in the event of an accident. It can be fitted onto a helmet or direct onto a motorcycle, providing a 135 degree field of view. The camera continuously records, holding up to eight hours of footage on a 32GB memory card (8GB card provided). The unit is waterproof, and has been impact tested at more than 60mph. A built-in rechargeable battery provides around 90 minutes recording time, or the camera can connect to a 12v output. It comes with a wide range of mounts for an SRP of £149.95. Roadhawk UK; tel 01208 269159;
www.roadhawk.co.uk
RealRider Their first ever EXPO proved a success for REALRIDER commercial director Andrew Richardson (middle), and director Jason McClean (right) as they signed an agreement with Jamie Masterman of Reiju UK (left) for membership of their new online community to be included with bike sales. REALRIDER allows bikers to plot, record and share routes, add comments to maps and locations, add photos and videos and share their riding experiences with other bikers. Product and company information is displayed alongside relevant conversations, providing advertising and sponsorship opportunities. The soon-to-be-available app adds the ability
Sava radial tyres Sava launched its new road Sportforce radial tyre at Expo. Sales manager for the Slovenian factory, Miodrag Ristic (above) said the single compound sport tyre is aimed at nakeds, supermoto and adventure machines in particular, and will fit 17in wheels. Following ‘flat’ sales in 2011 and 2012, Ristic said Sava was hoping for a ten per cent increase in 2013. The MC16 scooter tyre remains Sava’s best seller. Sava’s range includes whitewalls, winter tyres and new motocross covers. Biketyrestore; tel 0800 281413;
www.worldofbiketyres.com
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to monitor sensors built into smartphones which record three-dimensional movement. If the app receives data consistent with an accident, then it can phone the emergency services and provide geographical location information of an injured, and possibly unconscious, rider, as well as personal medical information if required. REALRIDER; tel 0191 276 6831;
www.realrider.com
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