No. 66/17August 2002

Express motorcycle care

Tradition meets high-tech: BIANCHI bicycles

Improved productivity for multiple-spindle lathes

Motocross“Down Under”

www.motorex.com

INDUSTRY

SPONSORING

MOTO-LINE

REPORT

magazinemagazine

POWER OILOF MOTOREX

BUCHER AG LANGENTHAL, MOTOREX Lubrication

CH-4901 Langenthal, www.motorex.com

Editor:BUCHER AG LANGENTHALMOTOREX LubricationCH-4901 Langenthal

Tel. ++41 (0)62 919 75 75Fax ++41 (0)62 919 75 95

Customer service by phone. Advice and problem solving also in German,French and Italian.

Design, text and creation:Martin Aeschlimann, Advertising Concepts and Public Relations, Muri/BernTranslation: BMP Translations AG, BaselLithography: Sicolith AG,WabernPrinting: Buri Druck AG,Wabern

Text contributions may be used when source is indicated.

Cover picture: © Moto Sport Schweiz

IMPRESSUM

Dear Reader,

In this summer issue of MOTOREX magazine

we offer seasonal tips for caring for yourfavourite means of transportation, be it thechain on your bicycle, the drive train on yourscooter, the motor on your boat, the transmis-sion on your truck, or the shine on yourmotorcycle.

High-tech is also the order of the day formachining operations on the latest multiple-spindle lathes. Tests with SWISSCUTORTHO 400 reveal plenty of potential foroptimisation.

In our report “Tradition meets high-tech”, wepresent the 116-year history of the BIANCHIbicycle company. We are proud that this com-pany relies on MOTOREX BIKE-LINE. The KTM Motocross team in Australia isusing our MOTO-LINE products with great success too. You can read more about it in this issue.

Our Innovation Team consists of professionalspecialists in all applications. Modern techno-logies keep placing ever tougher demands onour products, and we need to constantly keepimproving them or reformulating them com-pletely – so that you can use them with totalsatisfaction under the most demanding condi-tions. Thanks for choosing MOTOREX!

Yours,

Monique Regenass-BucherChairman of the Board of ManagementMOTOREX AG LANGENTHAL

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Industry Where materials that are difficult tocut are machined, using the right cutting oil has amajor impact on efficiency.We tested MOTOREXSWISSCUT ORTHO 400 in the series production of alock ring made from heat-treated steel.

SponsoringThere’s more than justkangaroos down underin Australia – there areprofessional Motocrossteams! Read more aboutthe MOTOREX KTMRacing Team.

MOTOREX NEWS 4/5

MOTOREX DRY LUBE – now also available in spray form

14-metre truck advertisements on the road in Europe

Miyazaki hangs tough!

APRILIA UK Ltd.goes for MOTOREX

Natural talent:MOTOREX LAGUNA BIO 2T

TRUCK-LINE:three new transmission fluids

SCOOTER GEAR OIL ZX SAE 80W/90

MOTO-LINE 6/7

Starlight Express – keeping your bike looking great the easy way

REPORT 8/9

Tradition meets high-tech:BIANCHI bicycles

INDUSTRY 10/11

Getting into high gear – optimising the performance of multiple-spindle lathes using MOTOREX ORTHO 400

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Multi-talented lubricating grease – what you need to know

SPONSORING 13

Portrait: Australia’s MOTOREX KTM Racing Team

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Cool ideasDid you know. . .Comic

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MOTOREX® and all employed productnames are internationally protectedtrade marks.

No responsibility is accepted for printingerrors or changes in the technical data.

Oil of Switzerland

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Motorcycle care Taking care of motor-cycles can be fun, but it shouldn’t take too long toget outstanding results.We show you how you canget a brilliant shine in just three steps.

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Natural talent:MOTOREX LAGUNA BIO 2TIn recent years, biodegradable lubricants haveestablished themselves in a wide range of applica-tions. This includes marine applications, an areawhere MOTOREX and its MARINE-LINE aresetting the pace with a wide range of biodegrad-able products.

Most countries have strict laws to protect lakesand streams. Two-stroke marine engines must now only use motor oils that bio-degrade quickly. MOTOREX LAGUNA BIO 2T is an environment-friendly high-performance two-stroke motor oil that combines optimum lubrication characteris-tics with extremely effective corrosion protection in all situations. In addition, it canbe relied on to produce low smoke and low odour emissions when it burns.

LAGUNA BIO 2T meets a range of strict specifications – API TD, ASTM TSC-4,ISO-L-ETD, NMMA TC-W 3 – and is over 80% biodegradable as per the CEC-L-33-A-93 standard or the CEC-L-33-T-82 standard.

Scooter transmissions often operate at high temperatures. The reason is theincreasingly heavy stop-and-go traffic inour towns and cities – right where it makes sense to ride a scooter.

MOTOREX’s absolutely thermostablescooter gear oil ZX SAE 80W/90 helpsdeal with this problem. Its semi-synthetic formulation results in extremely low

coefficients of friction.

MOTOREXSCOOTER GEAR OIL ZX is specially formulated for the infinite-range transmissions used in scooters, andit meets current manufacturer specifica-tions with aplomb.

The handy, slimline 100-ml tube is alsoconvenient, since it guarantees that thelubricant only gets into the transmissionand nowhere else.

SCOOTER GEAR OIL ZX SAE 80W/90TRUCK-LINE:Trio of new gear oilsThe MOTOREX TRUCK-LINE provides a full range of truck and bus lubricants and care products from a single source.

perfectly with the other products in the line:

• MOTOREX PENTA TL SAE 75W/90100% synthetic high-performance gear oil API GL-5, for extreme serviceconditions and extended oil change intervals.

• MOTOREX PRISMA TF SAE 75W/85Synthetic high-performance gear oilAPI GL-4, for demanding serviceconditions and extended oil changeintervals.

• MOTOREX GEAR OIL UNIVERSAL SAE 80W/140Petroleum-based high-pressure gearoil API GL-5, the latest generation ofhigh-performance universal gear oil.

For further information, please contactyour MOTOREX importer.

Have a good journey!

Three new gear oils meet truck manufacturers’ stringent specifications and slot in

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APRILIA UK Ltd.goes with MOTOREXVirtually no other make of motorcycle canlook back on so many recent successes inracing and sales as APRILIA. And sincespring of this year, MOTOREX isAPRILIA UK Ltd.’s official partner forlubricants and bike care products with itsMOTO-LINE.

APRILIA sells about 15,000 motorcyclesannually in the UK. This puts APRILIAin number 4 position in the motorcyclemarket ahead of KAWASAKI! APRILIA’Spress fleet of motorcycles and scooters isalready running on MOTOREX and allAPRILIA dealers have been supplied withMOTOREX products. While on the sub-ject of dealers, APRILIA’s 20 mostsuccessful authorised UK dealers were in-vited to visit MOTOREX in Langenthalin mid-May on their way home from a

New:MOTOREX DRY LUBE in spray form

Miyazaki hangs toughThe Japanese are known for their tena-city: in the Suzuka Grand Prix, for exam-

The MOTOREX BIKE-LINE has a new member: MOTOREX DRY LUBE,the highly effective biodegradable chainlubricant, is now also available as a spray.It reduces friction and wear noticeablywhen sprayed on bicycle chains and othermoving parts.

DRY LUBE forms an outstanding lubri-cating film to protect your bike against

dry, dusty conditions. This new, extremely high-adhesion chain lubricant is used by such endorsers as the highly successfulBIANCHI racing team.

And when conditions are damp or wet, profes-sional riders swear byMOTOREX WET LUBE.Both WET LUBE andDRY LUBE are available in 300-ml spray cans.

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ple, 36-year-old Osamu Miyazaki rodecircles around the factory teams on hisprivately owned Yamaha. A wild card gotMiyazaki a place on the starting line forthe 250 cc race, and he used the oppor-tunity to the fullest. In rainy conditions,the power of the Yamaha production bikecombined with Miyazaki’s unequalledknowledge of the course to give the Japa-nese fighter his first Grand Prix victory.Incidentally, he did not miss a single250 cc world championship race between1996 and 1998. Congratulations!

factory and race visit in Italy. A tourthrough the MOTOREX plant and aninteresting series of discussions madelasting impressions on all the visitors.

Did you know that APRILIA runs its ownracing school at the official British Super-bike Track in Knock Hill? This is extre-mely fortuitous because MOTOREX likesto test its new products on the race tracksbefore launching them in the marketplace.

14-metre “longings” advertisementson the road throughout EuropeAs we battle with today’s hectic traffic,which of us has never felt the desire to es-cape into a different world? This longingoften has us dreaming of cruising emptyroads on a powerful motorcycle or feelingthe power of our own bodies on a breath-taking mountain bike run.

These and other longings are being awak-ened this time by MOTOREX’s inter-national image campaign. Every day a

number of articulated and refrigeratedtrucks are on the road throughout Europecarrying 14-metre MOTOREX ads ontheir sides. The ads promote the CAR-,MOTO- and BIKE-LINES with the im-

mediately recognisable 1-litre oil con-tainer. These “big rigs” have to take abreak now and again, of course, but theystill spread the word about MOTOREXeven when they are parked up.

aprilia

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with MOTOREX PROTECT & SHINE645 restores them to like-new conditions.

It gives surfaces• a mirror-like shine• long-lasting corrosion protection• antistatic properties to prevent dust

and particles from building up

Polished aluminium surfaces and chromeparts at high risk of corrosion enjoy reliable total protection even for lengthyperiods, such as during winter storage.

Here’s how to use it: Shake the spraycan well before use. Spray clean, dry partsfrom a distance of about 5 – 10 cm (3 – 5 in), then polish with a soft cloth. Also suitable for rubber, leather, and plastics.

So enjoy your nice clean bike and safe and fun riding!

Please observe the instructions for use for all products, or ask you MOTOREX dealer.

faces gently and gives them a streak-freelong-lasting shine.

Here’s how to use it: Shake the spraycan thoroughly before using. Make surethe areas you want to clean are cool anddry, then spray the foam on them from adistance of about 5 – 10 cm (3 – 5 in).Leave for about 1 minute, and then polishwith a soft, lint-free cloth. CLEAN &POLISH is also suitable for cleaning andpolishing your bike between major clean-ings or while you are on the road – for example to get a stunning shine at bikerallies.

Shining and protecting your bikewith PROTECT & SHINE 645To obtain long-lasting shine after clean-ing with MOTO-CLEAN 900 andCLEAN & POLISH, use PROTECT & SHINE 645, which is available in 500 ml spray cans and is recommended by various motorcycle manufacturers.Sensitive surfaces, such as semi-glosspainted surfaces, often lose their originallustre after cleaning. Protecting them

Cleaner and polish in one: Spray on CLEAN &

POLISH and leave for 1 minute …

… then polish to a high lustre with a soft-

lint-free cloth – it’s that easy.

MOTOREX PROTECT & SHINE 645 restores

that new-bike shine and protects against

corrosion after every clean.

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the cleaner and leave it work for no longerthan 5 minutes. Apply undiluted MOTO-CLEAN 900 to especially stubborn dirtand rub with the sponge. Then rinse offwith plenty of water. The water will beadoff most surfaces, but in places where thewater cannot flow off easily, dry the bikeright away using the green drying cloth.It’s a good idea to blow-dry exposed partsof the bike’s electrical system with com-pressed air. For long-lasting results, werecommend MOTOREX PROTECT & SHINE 645 spray.

MOTOREX MOTO-CLEAN 900 is also available in environment friendly 1-litre refill bags for the retail market andin 25- or 60-litre containers for motor-cycle shops.

Cleaning and polishing with CLEAN & POLISHMOTOREX CLEAN & POLISH cleansand polishes your bike in a single opera-tion. This revolutionary cleaning andpolishing foam in a 500-ml spray cancleans all metal, plastic and painted sur-

Cleaning with MOTO-CLEAN 900Dried-on insects, aggressive brake dust,and other hard-to-clean dirt on motor-cycles trigger an as-yet unexplained butnonetheless real cleaning mania in mostbikers. When this happens, bikers of bothsexes dream of a miracle cleaner that willtransforms their road-weary bike into apristine new machine in a single step.MOTOREX fulfills this craving with itstried-and-trusted MOTO-CLEAN 900motorcycle cleaner.

The complete cleaning kit contains a 1-litre spray bottle of the active ingre-dient, a special green sponge, and anabsorbent drying cloth.

MOTOREX MOTO-CLEAN 900• can be used on the entire motorcycle• is acid-free and non-corrosive• is highly effective• can be diluted up to 1:3 with water

depending on how dirty the bike is• biodegrades quickly• does not contain VOC’s

So here’s how to use it: Make sure yourbike has cooled off completely, spray on

Motorcycles are like jewellery –

if they are not polished up from time

to time, they lose part of their allure.

Here’s how you can get the job done

in just three steps.

Cleaning from top to bottom: Spray on MOTO-

CLEAN 900 using the pump-action dispenser…

… leave for 5 minutes, and then rinse off

with plenty of water.

Use the drying cloth to dry any areas from

which the water does not bead off by itself.

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master builders as they work. MOTOREX

magazine was able to get a glimpse into some of the secrets of BIANCHI racing bikes:

Every human being is a unique individual– and the same is also true of BIANCHIracing bikes, since each frame is custom-built to the nearest millimetre to matchits rider’s body. The dimensions are meas-ured on a special measuring bike, and thedata are entered in a uniquely numberedbuild sheet that accompanies the bikethrough the entire production process.This sheet also includes the materials thatare to be used and the tube contours, allof which will have already been rigorouslytested in real-world and bench tests.

The frames are made of an ultra-light-weight aluminium-zinc-magnesium alloyoffering tensile strength values of between600 and 650 N/mm2. This alloy is ex-tremely stable and can be used in espe-cially thin-walled tubes. The first step is to cut the frame parts to size, and thengrind the connecting points down to theproper shape. Then the entire frame isspot-welded using a TIG (tungsten inertgas) welding process. The welds for thestruts of the rear wheel mount are thenapplied. After the frame components havebeen welded together, the frame is truedand the tubes are filled with foam using apatented BIANCHI system. This SFI(Structural Foam Injection) process givesthe frame the necessary rigidity withouttaking away any of its flexibility.

After the bike is painted using a powder-coating process, extremely thin adhesivelabels are applied by hand – both oncustom bikes and standard productionmodels. This labour-intensive processmeans that a single worker can only trimout about 3 – 4 frames per hour. Then the frame is clearcoated and onceagain measured on a geometric measur-ing system to the nearest hundredth of a millimetre.

The highpoint: Final assemblyAfter the heart of the bicycle, the frame, is finished, the rest of the components can be installed. The workers know ex-actly what they are doing, and each racingmachine differs from its stablemates insmall but important details that oftenprove critical to cyclists in race situations.Some of the components that are in-stalled in this stage are manufactured byBIANCHI itself, while others, such asderailers, brakes, forks and saddles, are made by internationally renownedmanufacturers.

The next step is for the customer to ac-cept the bike as it was specified on theoriginal build-sheet. In the case of racingbikes, a number of identical machines are manufactured for each cyclist. Ofcourse, these athletes perform the final inspections of their BIANCHI bicycles in person, and for most of them, the firstrace on their new bike can’t come soonenough!

Pedalling into the future withCYCLEUROPE ABSince 1997 BIANCHI has been owned by the CYCLEUROPE AB holding com-pany of Varberg, Sweden. The mergerwith BIANCHI made CYCLEUROPEthe leader in the European bicycle mar-ket. Over 450,000 BIANCHI bicycles are sold in 68 countries every year. BIANCHI enjoys a 14% share of theItalian market and is clearly the technol-ogy leader in its market.

And while we’re talking about marketleaders – for some time now BIANCHIhas been using MOTOREX’s BIKE-LINE, the comprehensive Swiss-madecycle lubrication and care range, for itsracing bikes and also recommends BIKE-LINE for the maintenance of its stan-dard-production models. Benissimo!

www.bianchi.com

When Edoardo Bianchi set up his smallshop more than a century ago in Milanand began to create his first bicycle, the technology was nowhere close to today’s aluminium frames and wind-tunnel-tested wheels. For 60 years bicycles simply met the need for indi-vidual mobility through muscle power.

In recent decades, however, the fun factor has become more and more impor-tant, and BIANCHI has kept expandingits product range in response. This has resulted in continuous growthand has established BIANCHI as one of the world’s most respected manu-facturers.

Today, when someone buys a bicycle,their first thought is not of eco-friendlymobility, but of fun or sports – on or off the road.

Racing helped BIANCHI growBIANCHI has always been an enthusiasticand successful supporter of racing. Thecountless championship titles and numer-ous shiny trophies won by internationallyrenowned cyclists bear testimony toBIANCHI’s omnipresence in the world ofbicycle racing. The hard work and creati-vity that takes place in BIANCHI’s legen-dary racing department, the “RepartoCorsa”, also benefits standard production,as the engineering innovations developedin the racing department keep appearing on more and more off-the-rack bikes.

The secret of a BIANCHI racing cycleIf you want to harvest, you have to sow – and following this old saying BIANCHI operates its own testing and developmentcentre in Treviglio (BG) alongside its racing department. Let’s look in on these

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Tradition meets

HIGH-TECHIn the northern Italian town of Treviglio (BG), not far from the throbbing traffic

of metropolitan Milan, with its 1.6 million inhabitants, people have been build-

ing bicycles for 116 years. They’re the stuff dreams are made of. . . and not just

for Italians: BICICLETTE BIANCHI.

The frame is welded together

into a solid assembly using a high-quality

TIG (tungsten inert gas) process.

Craftsmanship is the name of the game here

too; extremely thin adhesive labels that can be

clearcoated define the look of the bicycle.

The finished masterpiece then awaits

the first race and hopefully a first-place

finish.

Final assembly, alignment and tuning of the

racing bikes take place in the Reparto Corsa.

The bike is then ready for the athlete to test.

The exact dimensions of the athlete

and “his” racing machine are measured

on a special measurement bicycle.

The ultra-light frame consists of various

structured, precisely engineered tubular

parts.

Outstanding efficiency:

CNC-controlled multiple-spindle lathe

and SWISSCUT ORTHO.

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Multiple-spindle lathesgetting up to speed

Where materials that are difficult to cutare also being machined, using the rightcutting oil – like selecting the tools andtool changing system – has a major im-pact on efficiency. We tested five repre-sentive operations with MOTOREXSWISSCUT ORTHO 400 in the seriesproduction of a lock ring made fromheat-treated steel.

Challenging workpieceThe lock ring, which is used in the auto-motive industry, is made from type 42 CrMo 4 V heat-treated steel with a strengthof 1000 N/mm2. About 80% of the ori-ginal raw material is removed in the production process using a total of 13 dif-ferent tools. Complying with the tole-rances specified by the customer, such as

20 µm for the diameter and 0.05 mm forthe length, is extremely challenging.

Five representive operations were selected for the comparison test, whichtook place at WST Präzisionstechnik,Löffingen, a succesful German specialistin bar diameters of up to 65 mm. Rough-ing, solid drilling, internal roughing, punching and cropping. A conventionalhigh-performance cutting oil and MOTOREX SWISSCUT ORTHO 400were used.

Astonishing resultsThese astonishing results reveal that even multiple-spindle lathes have anenormous potential for optimisation.Three different factors – machine, tools

High-quality 41-mm-diameter

rods made of type 42 Cr Mo 4 V

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Tool change times are a very important consideration where there are ex-

tremely large numbers of parts and complex multi-stage machining processes.

In such cases, CNC-controlled multiple-spindle lathes achieve significantly

higher outputs than their single-spindle counterparts.

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and cutting oil – have to be optimally attuned in order to achieve the desired performance improvement.

Packs a punchUsing MOTOREX SWISSCUTORTHO 400 helped to optimise feedrates and cutting speeds and achieve perfect chip breaking. SWISSCUT ORTHO cutting oils are based on an innovative formulation containing low-aromatic, solvent-refined base oils, numerous special additives and fully synthetic components. They feature ex-cellent cooling, flushing, and lubricatingpower and incredible wear reserves over an extremely broad temperature range. The results are greatly extended tool life and improved productivity.

Comparison test MOTOREX SWISSCUT ORTHO with a high-performance cutting oil

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A. Roughing+ 12.6%

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B. Solid drilling+ 11.1%

A SWISSCUTORTHO 400

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D. Punching+ 250%

A SWISSCUTORTHO 400

B High-PerformanceCutting Oil

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E. Cropping+ 114.2%

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C. Internal roughing+ 77.7%

A SWISSCUTORTHO 400

B High-PerformanceCutting Oil

Absolute valuesParts produced up to tool change

Percentage valuesPerformance optimisation

Bar diameter41 mm

MaterialHeat-treated 42 Cr Mo 4V steel

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If you have any questions about usingMOTOREX ORTHO cutting oils to process hard-to-machine materials on multiple-spindle lathes, contact your MOTOREX dealer, or send an e-mail message to:motorex@motorex.com

Born to perform: MOTOREX ORTHO 400

Motocross Down Under: MOTOREX KTM

One of the flagships of the KTM fac-

tory team, the MOTOREX KTM racing

team in Australia, is using its skills

and talents to notch up a string of

successes. Craig Anderson, for exam-

ple, recently beat off stiff competition

to win the “Australian Open” title.

Reason enough to tell you a bit moreabout the Perth-based MOTOREX KTMRacing Team. “It takes competition tostrengthen the breed” is the motto here,and this team is committed to competingin all Australian racing categories.

Professionalism from dedicationMany international Motocross stars havecommented time and time again that thisteam, which was founded in 1996, main-tains highly professional standards. KTM Australia and Motocross legend Jeff Leisk were responsible for foundingthe team: “either we do it right or theheck with it,” he is reported to have saidabout the plans for founding the team.Since 2001 the team has been managed by Rob Twyerould, who started in 1985 as a race mechanic and gradually workedhis way up. KTM’s sophisticated racingtechnology combined with talented youngriders make the team a potential winner.

Talents and international partnershipThe MOTOREX KTM team is encour-aging talented young Motocross competi-tors in its Junior Racing Team. Even theyoungest riders on this team are turningin some pretty fast laps. These juniors ap-

preciate having international sponsorslike MOTOREX to provide total profes-sional support in the area of lubricationtechnology. Australia is ideal for tests andfor acquiring lubrication know-how.

You can find additional information on theteam on their website www.ktm.com.au

Craig Anderson – number one on the team

and Australian Open champion.

Motocross as it’s meant to be – Australia

still has plenty of off-road space.

Craig Anderson – starting number 1, this 24-year-old is number one on the team, racing pro-fessionally in the 250 cc Supercross and Moto-cross categories as well as in the AustralianOpen Pro Thumper class. Bikes used: KTM 250SX(2-stroke) and KTM 520SX (4-stroke).

Jay Marmont – starting number 22, this 19-yearold superathlete (jogging, swimming, boxingand MTB) wants to lead the pack and is racingprofessionally in Craig Anderson’s tracks – and in the same classes. Bikes used: KTM 250SX (2-stroke) and KTM 520SX (4- stroke).

Robbie Marshal – Starting number 5, this 18-year-old is regarded as a 125-cc specialist parexcellence. And it just so happens that his “idols”are racing on the same team. Robbie is a pro-fessional too, and he competes in the Australian125 cc Supercross and Motocross categories.Bike used: KTM 125SX (2-stroke).

Racing hard to come in firstWhat counts is winning; and the team’sthree drivers push their bikes to the limitto do just that:

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Multi-talented LUBRICATING GREASEThe three important componentsThe greases used for technical applica-tions have three components: the base oil,thickeners, and additives. As in motor oilsand transmission oils and fluids, the baseoils are refined products, either hydro-cracker or synthetic oils.

Soap-type thickeners such as lithium soap,calcium soap, and sodium soap are used.These are generally referred to as metalsoaps. Using lithium, calcium, and alumin-ium complexes as a thickening agent in-crease the drop point of the grease. Soap-free thickeners such as gels, polyurethanesor bentonite can also be used.

Lubricating greases often contain specialadditives to achieve particular propertieslike ageing resistance, corrosion protec-tion, increased ability to withstand highpressures, and wear protection. Solid lu-bricants such as molybdenum disulphideare also often added.

Detailed information on the suitabilityand characteristics of MOTOREX’s widerange of lubricating greases may be foundin the technical data sheets for the individual greases. Please contact yourMOTOREX dealer if you have any ques-tions about a specific application.

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Lubricating Greases

Lubricating greases can be descri-

bed in simplified terms as oils that

have been made thicker. The thick-

ener forms sponge-like structures

that surround the oil and release it

as needed.

The non-toxic MOTOREX NO TOX HD

GREASE is an excellent choice for the strin-

gent requirements of the foods industry.

Modern commercial vehicles

often have automatic chassis

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Basic composition of lubricating greases

Base oils + Thickeners + Additives = Lubricating Greases

Metal soaps– Lithium soap– Calcium soap– Sodium soap

– Aluminium soap– Barium soap

Other thickeners– Gels

– Polyurethanes– Bentonite

Surface treatment– High pressure/wear resistance

– Corrosion/rust protection– Solids 4)

Grease protectants– Ageing protection

4) Molybdenum, teflon,graphite

Commercial classes– Multi-purpose grease

– High-temperature grease– Lubrication grease

– Flowable grease– Gel grease

– Polyurea grease– Bentonite grease

Performance classes– Specifications from automotivecompanies and machine builders

Labellingper DIN 51502

Consistency classesNLGI 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Conventional oils– Refined oil

Unconventional oils– Hydrocracker oil

(HC syntheses)– Synthetic hydrocarbons 1)

– Synthetic esters 2)

Plant oils– Rapeseed oils 3)

1) Poly-alpha-olefines (PAOs) or poly-iso-butenes (PIB)

2) For example:quickly biodegradable

3) Quickly biodegradable

Did you know that . . .. . . ”La Girolle®” is conquering Europe?

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In Varna, on the Bulgarian Black Seacoast, life is generally pretty laid back. But when the fun stops, the police some-times have to use their white Suzukis.When things get really serious, and thepolice have to apprehend a suspect, the“Polizeite” (Policemen in Bulgarian) haveto go full throttle. And that’s tough oncold engines.

For some time now, police bikes havebeen using MOTOREX and have made a big contribution to keeping law and order in Varna.

Congratulations to MOTOREX, Varna!

MOTOREX – fast and legal on police bikes

For over 20 years, “la Girolle®” has been the ambassador of SwissJura cuisine throughout Europe. This inspired invention shaves offdelicate, paper-thin rosettes of “Tête de Moine”, the famous Swisscheese from Belelay, for serving with aperitifs or as the crowningconclusion to a fine meal.

Métafil, in the town of Lajoux in the Swiss Jura, uses SWISSCOOL7733 from the MOTOREX SWISSLINE to machine metal partsfor the 120,000 devices it produces each year – c’est magnifique!

Power pack!

BUCHER AG LANGENTHAL, MOTOREX LubricationCH-4901 Langenthal, www.motorex.com

CAR-LINE hat Practical, 100% cotton, beige and blue hat with embroidered MOTOREX logo.Available in sizes S/M and L/XLItem no. 4.65A (S/M), Item no. 4.65B (L/XL)

Oil of Switzerland T-shirt 100% cotton, charcoal grey,imprint on front, sewed-on MOTOREXbadge on right sleeve.Available in sizes S – XXL.Item no. 4.79 + size

Absolutely summer!

Sports bag: CAR-LINEBlack and grey nylon, reinforced with PVC.With ergonomic carrying strap.4 zip-up pockets on inside and outside.With www.motorex.com imprint.Item no. 4.66

Sunshade100% polyester

fabric, green,with printed

MOTOREX logo.180 cm diameter,

with tilt device.No base.

Item no. 4.30

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Ladies’ shirt100% cotton, black,slimfit, printed

“power oil drop”on front.

Sewed-on MOTOREX badge on left sleeve.

Available in sizes M – XL.Item no. 4.82 + size