It's been about 30 years since the introduction of the SEROW.This vehicle is loved by a wide range of riders from beginners to veterans, and is synonymous with mountain trail bikes.Although it is a 250cc single-cylinder, it is often seen on highways, and its depth of knowledge is not limited to mountain riding.
With its light weight of 130kg, 225mm suspension stroke, and good footing, SEROW is able to go through rough forest roads and dirt roads without any hesitation, but the chance of damage to the exterior is also inevitable.Headlights are one of the most important parts that can be fatal.This time, World Walk has designed from the ground up a lightweight and tough headlight guard to protect the headlight of SEROW.
Stainless steel (SUS304) is used for the bracket, which is rust-resistant and highly rigid.The guard part is made of polycarbonate, which is lightweight and about 200 times stronger than glass, to ensure protection and not to interfere with the steering.It's like a walking stick.
■Polycarbonate with 200 times the durability strength of glass is used
Light weight, high impact resistance, and high light transmittance.These were essential points in the design of this product.Polycarbonate is used for the protector to meet these requirements.
The weight of the protector is approximately 58g.The weight is so low that you don't even feel it's attached.In addition to not affecting the handling, it also has the advantage of reducing the load on the brackets.
Polycarbonate is resistant to deformation, breakage and scattering.In addition, its impact resistance (strength against impact) is 5 times stronger than ABS, 40 times stronger than acrylic, and 200 times stronger than glass.As a result, the material is in demand in a wide range of fields, from general industrial products to military applications.(*The headlight is not always protected from direct hits by rocks due to falls.)
The light transmittance of polycarbonate is almost equal to that of glass, although not as high as that of acrylic.Due to this excellent transparency, the light does not diminish to the extent that it can be felt even when riding at night, and good visibility can be secured.Having used to ride SUZUKI DR-Z400, which is famous for its dark headlights, and it was really scary on country roads with no street lights.I do not think the headlights of the SEROW are extremely dark, but it was an important factor that the material was not dimmed as much as possible.
In addition to the above, polycarbonate is resistant to high and low temperatures (-100 to 130°C) and has excellent flame retardance.Because of its high performance, it is used in a variety of products such as aircraft, automotive parts, optical equipment, medical equipment, and bulletproof glass.
Polycarbonate with excellent impact resistance.Protect your headlights from stepping stones and tree hits.This product can be purchased separately as repair parts.
The light transmittance is almost the same as that of glass.There was no perceptible dimming of light in tests with and without the system installed and in nighttime riding tests, and a good field of view was secured.
■Stainless steel SUS304 is used to withstand harsh environments
SUS304, an alloy steel of chrome and nickel, is used for the bracket of this product.Stainless steel is classified into several types based on differences in content, but this material is used in a wide variety of products ranging from household goods, automobile parts, construction materials, and nuclear power equipment due to its excellent corrosion resistance (rust resistance) and heat resistance.Through trial and error, the thickness of the plate with a good balance of weight and strength was found.It does not affect the nimble handling of off-road vehicles.
A 1.5mm rubber seal is included to prevent vibration and protect the frame pipe.You can fix it firmly even on highways and uneven surfaces.
Through a number of prototypes, World Walk was able to create a design that creates a sense of unity.