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NEWS (ENG)

R&D new Monster charger wheel This is the new R&D’s Monster Compressor Wheel kit for the new Yamaha FZR engine. It promises to deliver “horsepower you can feel” providing instant throttle response, improved mid range acceleration and increased top speed performance. The stock Yamaha Supercharger is equipped with a 5 blade design wheel. R&D had designed a 9 blade one in the past while Riva had produced a 7 blade impeller for the same Supercharger. Recently R&D produced the pictured 11 blade wheel that Bill Chapin showed us in Havasu during the first testing we carried out together for the new FZR. The new wheel will be available soon along with some other tricky parts for the new Yamaha.

Having an accident with a high speed Runabout or Ski may cause severe damage to the neck or an even worse trauma. The MX type helmet has great friction to the water surface and it may prevent even the sudden snap of the neck. A newly release protection that was initially designed for the MX riders is called Leatt Brace and it actually protects the spin section on the neck and skull support area. Norito Nakano was most probably the only rider that was using this high etch but still crucial protection during the World Finals. Since the speed of race crafts have increased at a substantial level I would strongly recommend to every single racer to use such a device.

This is the latest handlepole pad from Japanese aftermarket producer Craftman’s movement. It is made by texalium silver coating and is available for Yamaha or S4 poles. It is lightweight and additionally it enhances the aesthetics of the race craft. Available from Fennec Group Co. (in Japan) or Ardath Inc. (in USA, 310-768-3373).

The Los Angeles based company Jettribe started photo shooting some of its new products during the World Finals. Raw models were no other than racers Elif (IJSBA poster babe…) and Wayne Hofer. Both were supported by Jettribe the last couple of years and the company will include photos of Elif in the company’s future catalogue. Tony Vo president of the company is well known for his open mind and good cooperation with various athletes and distributors all around the world.

This is the latest aluminum exhaust flange for Kawasaki Ultra 250X available from Macc Racing. This exhaust outlet is made from high quality aluminum by Sato Engineering and it is polished in order to gain points in looks. Chris MacClugage, owner of Macc Racing mentioned that “Japanese products are known for their top quality, superb finish and state of the art anodizes”. That is why Macc Racing is cooperating with SE in order to release his own line up. Price: $180

R&D offers a Fuel Pressure Regulator Block off Kit which will allow the OEM stock in tank fuel pressure regulator to be removed, blocked off, and replaced with a billet part which is mandatory when installing an aftermarket externally adjustable fuel pressure regulator system. The OEM in tank fuel pressure regulator is fixed to maintain 40-43 pounds of fuel pressure at all times. For high performance applications where horsepower is boosted, it is necessary to install larger flowing fuel injectors and be able to tune the fuel pressure up or down as needed. Most factory race teams are running 65 plus pounds of fuel pressure along with higher flowing fuel injectors and externally adjustable pressure regulators. The R&D Fuel Pressure Blockoff Fitting is the answer to quickly replace and block off the port. R&D has a complete line up of fuel pumps, fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulators, fuel gauge, and fuel hose accessories all designed specifically for the Yamaha FZR. All R&D fuel injection parts and products meet Coast Guard, I.J.S.B.A., and APBA approval.

Macc Racing has already announced the season sales immediately after the end of the World Finals. The race crafts (Ultra with turbo kit, Kawasaki SX-R GP Ski and the Yamaha Super Jet Limited) that were shown at the company’s booth at the World Finals are officially for sale. For more information check their details under the Secondhand section.