New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

Avon tyres Pondering how Surtees and Hailwood might have performed on modern rubber involves the same mental jiggery-pokery as wondering what if Spartacus had had a Piper Cub. Now, though, vintage-bike enthusiasts can get an answer—of sorts—to the first question, because Avon has brought back its Roadrunner R2, Speedmaster and G.P. tires, but in modern sport-racing rubber compounds. They’re available in a range of sizes for $75 to $95, and you can find out more from West Coast British, 6398 Dougherty Road #34, Dublin, CA 94568; (415) 829-6091.

White Bros. H-D Lowering kit If Joe Isuzu were doing the talking, he might tell you a White Bros, kit will lower your H-D FXST or FXWG so much that you’ll have to look up to see out of a freeway rain groove. He’s not, though, and it won’t. White Bros, kit will, however, shorten fork travel by 1 1/4 or 2 inches (your choice), and includes stiffer springs, as well as information on how to modify the Softail shock to reduce ride height. The kit retails for $69.95, and you can get down by contacting White Bros., 14241 Commerce Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92643; (714) 554-9442.

Cagiva Paso bras Is your Paso too shy to go naked out in public? Well, then, do the right thing and cover up the poor, blushing dear with these vinyl fairing and tank bras from Cagiva. They’re available in red for $149.95 and black for $139.95. Be a gentleman; call your Cagiva dealer today.

Langlitz Cascade jacket Portland’s rainy season usually lasts from January 1 to December 31, and that means the people at Langlitz Leathers have plenty of time to stay inside and do what they do best: make custom leather garments. One example is the Cascade, available in black or brown cowhide for $275 (other colors are $40 extra), or most any color of goat skin for $315. Send your measurements— in a waterproof envelope—to Langlitz Leathers, Dept. CW, 2443 SE Division St., Portland, OR 97202.

Automatic Neet Seet You’re at the races, and there’s no place to sit but on the—shudderground. Rather than soil your gabardines, you whip out your aluminum-frame Neet Seet, park yourself in the Cordura seat and watch the proceedings in relative comfort. At 24 ounces, it should be easy to carry, yet substantial enough to lay about the head and shoulders of anyone with the temerity to block your view. Suggested retail price is $30, from Automatic Equipment, One Mill St., Industrial Park, Pender NE 68047.

Answer Alumilite SR-IV handlebars When Answer Products claims it’s got bars of the stars, that doesn’t mean the firm has a chain of watering holes in Hollywood. Instead, the company’s referring to its line of aircraft-quality 7075 aluminum handlebars, with bends designed by Micky Dymond, Bob Hannah, Broc Glover and Johnny O’Mara. Each one is $49.95, and they’re available from Answer Products Inc., 27967 Beale Court, Valencia, CA 91355.