New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
K&N Shadow filter
K&N claims its Honda Shadow 500/750 air filters reduce air-restriction to allow more horsepower and torque. The filters fit without modifying or rejetting, and should last the life of the motorcycle. Price is $13.95 from dealers. For more information contact K&N Engineering, 561 Iowa Ave., P.O. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502.
Elite touring gloves
Hondaline's newest touring gloves combine Thinsulate®thermal insulation, Gore-Tex® and nylon for a warm, dry ride. Other features include pre-curved fingers to prevent bunching, leather-reinforced palms and stress areas, and long gauntlet cuffs. Elite Touring Gloves are available from Honda dealers.
Accu-Mix container
Premixing gas and oil is now simplified with the Accu-Mix container. The unit is divided into two chambers that are connected only at the top. Each chamber is calibrated, so perfect mixtures are as simple as picking the desired ratio and matching the number of the gas level with the same number on the oil gauge, then shaking until a uniform color is achieved in the clear container. Price is $9.95 at motorcycle dealers. For more information contact DC Pro-Motion, Box 7191, Riverside, CA 92503: (714) 351-0633.
Esprit President jacket
The President is a loose. Italian-cut jacket fabricated of double-A-grade nappa dress leather. Features include a double-pleated action back, long sleeves, mandarin collar with snap closures, and an elastic waist band. The President goes for $239.95 in gray or wineberry. They are available at dealers or through Esprit, 455 McCormick Blvd., Columbus, OH 43213.
