British specialist manufacturer Venhill Engineering offers one of the largest ranges of specialty motorcycle tools and high performance hydraulic hoses and control cables on the market. Seen here is a new professional grade fractional torque spanner set that is ideal for maintenance of older bikes.
Versatile ‘crow-foot’ spanner attachments fit into hard to reach places that conventional sockets can’t manage - the torque spanners comes in sizes 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8” and 3/4”. Operators can select a torque set range from 5-25 Nm (3.69-18.44 ft-lb). A 1/4” square ratchet adaptor, for use with sockets, is also included.
Among the specialty hydraulic system parts and accessories that Venhill manufactures is this quick-release female brake coupling that allows braided brake lines to be removed and reconnected in seconds - without tools or the risk of brake fluid leaking out or air getting into the system.
Particularly useful for racing, when calipers and/or master cylinders need to be replaced quickly and easily, the new quick-release coupling holds the hydraulic hose together safely and securely with a bayonet fixing, yet can be disconnected in seconds by hand without having to bleed the system.
The male 1/8th BSP thread on the coupling fits directly onto the swivel nuts on Venhill’s Powerhose Plus hydraulic brake and clutch lines, while the female side connects to any Powerhose Plus fitting. That means the coupling can be attached to the master cylinder, out of harm’s way, rather than separating the hydraulic hose with an inline coupling.
Powerhose Plus lines are available in a variety of lengths, and can also be made-to-measure, so converting to the quick-release set-up is straightforward. Both the coupling and the compatible Powerhose Plus lines are suitable for use with DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and DOT 5 fluid.
VENHILL ENGINEERING
www.venhill.co.uk
