New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

CONTINENTAL SUPER TWINS

Continental’s new Super Twins feature a wide, rounded profile, high-speed V-ratings and high-load carrying capacities. Prices vary according to size. Get them at most dealers.

YAMAHA MUSIC’N MOTION STEREO SYSTEM

Yamaha’s new stereo system places the speakers in the mirrors. A Toshiba KTS-3 Personal Stereo with FM tuners mounts over the bike’s steering head and features a quick release plug so the unit can be hand carried or taken indoors. The tuner also has a protective cover to keep it out of sight and bad weather. The really nice part of the whole system is being able to use it on bikes that aren’t equipped with fairings. Price is $329 at Yamaha dealers.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEEDING KIT

Bleeding brakes has become more difficult now that many bikes have brakeactuated anti-dive fittings. The normal technique of pumping fluid through the lines may not be effective. This vacuum pump simplifies brake bleeding and does a better job. Instead of forcing fluid and air through the lines, this pulls the air out of the bleed holes. It also eliminates spilled fluid. It costs $27.30 at dealers, or contact Neward Enterprises, 9551 Archibald Ave., Cucamonga, Calif. 91730. Phone (714) 987-8975.

HRP WORKSTAND

Throw the milk crates away, there’s a better way. HRP's new workstand is constructed from T-6 aluminum and plastic, rated at 500 lb. load and fitted with a built-in tool tray. They go for $69 in all factory team colors. Check local dealers or contact HRP, P.O. Box 2109, Sun Valley, Idaho. Phone (208) 726-4343.

ATK FORK BRACE

This aluminum fork brace is designed to bolt on Japanese street bikes in less than 3 min. The parts are machined and polished and the center bridge adjusts to eliminate binding. It goes for $69.95 from ATK Leitner Corp., 2650-C Walnut Ave., Tustin, Calif. 92680. Phone (714) 731-5114.