When buying motorcycle accessories, your safety while riding should always be the top priority, as cheap imports/copies from the Far East can pose considerable risks. Using the example of a
, we'd like to outline the problems associated with products where savings have been made on material quality or manufacturing processes.
No approval and legal consequences
Motorcycle accessories from the Far East are often sold without the necessary general type approval (ABE). However, this approval is mandatory for use on German roads. Without an ABE, the motorcycle's operating license expires, which can lead to considerable legal problems in the event of an inspection by the police. In the event of an accident, your insurance company may even refuse to pay any benefits as the vehicle was not deemed technically safe.
Unchecked and unsafe copies
Cheap motorcycle parts from the Far East are often just inferior copies of European brand products. These copies are usually not subjected to strict quality control and are often not tested on a vehicle. In the Far East, there is often not even the model intended for the European market, so that no realistic tests can be carried out.
Lack of knowledge of materials and risks
Some manufacturers in the Far East do not seem to have sufficient knowledge of the loads to which the various components are exposed. Without this knowledge, it is difficult to choose the right material. Aluminum parts can tear or break without warning if the wrong material is chosen and the production process is inadequate, which can have catastrophic consequences while driving.
Critical tolerances are not adhered to
Another risk is that the necessary tolerances are not adhered to during production. The large number of components, such as those of an adjustable lever, makes it essential that the tolerances determined during the design phase are precisely adhered to. If this is not the case, the function of the brake lever and, even worse, the function of the entire brake system may be impaired.
Dangers due to inaccurate production
If the tolerances are not correct, the brake pump may be slightly pressurized. A small error of one millimeter can be enough to close the brake pump's compensation hole. However, this all-important hole allows the brake fluid to expand under heat. If the hole is closed, the motorcycle begins to brake unintentionally and the brake system overheats. Overheated brake fluid forms bubbles and loses its pressure, as a result of which the motorcycle no longer brakes.
Problems on the clutch side
Inaccurate tolerances on the clutch side can also cause serious problems. The clutch cannot disengage properly, which means that the motorcycle continues to ride even though the clutch is pulled. This leads to significantly increased wear on the clutch. When the clutch is pulled, the lever can slip through the adjustment range, causing the motorcycle to suddenly move off as soon as a gear is engaged - a dangerous scenario, especially at a red traffic light.
To avoid such risks, you should rely on tested, approved motorcycle accessories manufactured in Germany. These not only offer a perfect fit and high functionality, but also the necessary safety and reliability. Rely on the high-quality, German-made motorcycle accessories from ABM Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH to promote your safety and the longevity of your motorcycle.
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