New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

Vance & Hines advance units

Sometimes, advancing to the front of the pack—or to the rear—is a matter of degree. Vance & Hines, on the other hand, thinks it’s a matter of five degrees; that’s how much the firm’s advancer units increase static ignition timing. The advancers are available for Suzuki’s GSX-R750 and GSX-R1100 and for Kawasaki’s 600 and 900 Ninjas, for $39.95 each. To find out more, send advance notice to Vance & Hines, 14010 Marquardt, Santa Fe Springs, CA; (213) 921-7461.

JT Flexon glove

Is this an Imperial Stormtrooper’s glove? Perhaps; it looks the part, and JT Racing claims its Flexon glove’s molded-plastic backing offers Star Wars’ protection—just the thing for cuffing pesky Ewoks or providing roost protection. Plus, the padded, synthetic leather palms should offer equally good grip on a blaster or a handgrip. Available in sizes 8-11, in red/white or blue/white, the gloves retail for $36.95. To find out more, contact a dealer in your galaxy, or JT Racing USA, 515 Otay Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 92011; (619) 421-2660.

Dunlop K491 Elite G/T

For some time, tire companies have been taking their best shots at Dunlop’s K291T Touring Elite. Now, Dunlop has run up another target, in the form of its K491 Elite G/T touring tires, which feature nylon carcass plies and, for the rear tire, twin fiberglass belts. The G/Ts are available in three front sizes and five rear sizes, in blackwall, whitewall and raised-white-letter styles, with prices starting at $90.61. To lock and load a pair of your own, see your motorcycle dealer, or contact Dunlop Tire Corp., P.O. Box 1109, Buffalo, NY 14240.

Kerker Radian exhaust

Bisect your Radian; or at least cut its number of mufflers in half with Kerker’s System K exhaust. Kerker claims the 4-into-1 pipe offers a 10-pound weight savings over the stock exhaust, while its aluminum silencer keeps your Radian street-legal. Suggested retail price is $259.50 for all-chrome and $249.50 for a black head-pipe version. To get more information, contact Kerker, Dept. 4247, 7900 Deering Ave., Canoga Park. CA 91304.

Saeng System One Winglet

If Daedalus had used Saeng’s System One Winglets, Icarus might have made it. Then again, Saeng’s 11-inch by 3-inch Winglets are intended more for ground-bound pilots, and adjust both for bow and pitch, allowing a rider to direct air to, or over, his head. They’re available in clear plastic for $27.95, or tinted for $29.95, plus $4 for shipping and handling from Saeng Corp., P.O. Box 1246, Columbus, NE 68601; (402) 563-3444.

Bliss fluorescent bungees

You just know that if the Miami Vice squad traveled on motorcycles instead of in ersatz Ferraris, they’d use Bliss fluorescent-color bungee cords, too. Available in bright yellow, pink and orange, the cords come in 20- and 30-inch lengths, in 5/16- and 3/8-inch diameters. Prices start at $1.99, and you can get more information from Falcon Safety Products Inc., 1065 Bristol Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092; (201) 233-3000.