New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

Hosking Book Works catalog

This New York-based firm’s catalog lists more than 1000 titles, including history, racing, technical and vintage books, as well as videos, signs, pins and posters. But more than that, it includes such priceless gems as “The Original Road Kill Cookbook,” “Tattooed Women,” and “The Verse by the Side of the Road,” a collection of Burma-Shave signs. The catalog costs $1, and it’s available from Hosking Book Works, RFD #1, Box 136, Accord, NY 12404; (914) 626-4231.

Corbin Master’s Saddle

No matter how you cut it, comfort is a really good thing, and the folks at Corbin know it. That’s why the Master’s Saddle exists, to provide the ultimate in comfort for Honda GL1500 owners. This color-coordinated seat has more features than most La-Z-Boy recliners. Call toll-free (800) 538-7035. California residents can call (800) 662-6296, and in Canada the number is (604) 434-4949.

KV Dyna Coil

If the relationship between you and your Harley has lost its spark, relationship counseling might not be necessary. You may just need replacement coils from KV Products. KV offers Dyna Coils for Harley-Davidson’s Big Twins and Sportsters. Dyna Coils are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. If the relationship is worth saving, you or your bike should write KV Products, 1060 East Cypress St. Covina, CA 91724; (818) 967-3786.

Willie & Max fringed classic saddlebag

Some things will never be dated. A thousand years from now. Marx Brothers movies will still be funny, 1959 Corvettes will still sound great, and fringed saddlebags will still look right on some motorcycles. Willie & Max have captured the look of the classic fringed saddlebag and combined that with convenience features. Suggested retail price is $119.95 from most dealerships or from Pinsley Manufacturing, Inc., 322 1/2 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060; (312) 949-1225.

Blendzall 4-stroke racing castor oil

Cher, Liz Taylor, Calvin Klein and the other scent mavens have it all wrong. If one of them could only come up with a perfume that smells like Blendzall’s castor oil, that person would have the world by the nose. Of course, the perfume wouldn’t eliminate heat-and friction-related engine problems, as Blendzall claims its oil does. And at $6.80 a quart, Blendzall’s a lot cheaper, too. For a free sample, contact Aervoe-Pacific Co., P.O. Box 485, Gardnerville, NV 89410.

Avon AM24 Gripster

Avon is looking for a few people who know how to play dirty. The new AM24 Gripster is designed particularly for motorcycles and riders who aren't particular; who will ride just about anywhere. With an entire new class of motorcycles developing in the Paris-Dakar mold, a new class of motorcycle tires is called for, say the folks at Avon. For information, contact Avon, 407 Howell Way, Edmonds, WA 98020; (800) 624-7470.