New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Barnett Keviar clutch plates
Barnett's new Kevlar clutch plates are claimed to be lighter and stronger than asbestos and semi-metallic plates. Additionally, they last up to 12 times longer than friction plates made of other materials, according to Barnett. Prices for the Kevlar plates start at $10 each, and they are available for all popular models of Japanese and Harley-Davidson streetbikes. Get them at motorcycle dealers or contact Barnett Tool and Engineering (9920 Freeman Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 213/941-1 284).
White Power streetbike fork
Inverted forks will, eventually, become standard equipment on most high-performance streetbikes. Until that time, it's possible to update almost any late-model bike with the White Power Roma inverted cartridge fork, although some machining and bracket fabrication will be necessary. Featuring externally adjustable compression and rebound damping, the fork costs $1260 from White Bros. (14241 Commerce Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92643; 714/554-9442).
Nady PRC-8 two-way radio
Irked by the sounds of silence when you ride with a passenger? If so, the Nady PRC-8 two-way radio (Flanders Co., 340 S. Fairoaks Dr., Pasadena, CA 91109; 818/792-7384) may be just what you need. This is an integrated FM radio/intercom system that allows rider and passenger to tune into their favorite FM stations, and to carry on conversations while under way. The system retails for $115 and comes with an earphone/boom-mike assembly that can be adapted for use in open-face and full-face helmets.
Works Performance Guts Transplant
A bent shock shaft on your off-road motorcycle or ATV doesn't have to spell doom for the complete shock. Just ship the shock to Works Performance (8730 Shirley Ave., Northridge, CA 91324; 818/7019043). The company's $199 Guts Transplant includes a new, stronger shaft, a new damping piston, new valving, and all labor and fluids. An Adjustable Guts system featuring 18position adjustable rebound damping goes for an additional $100.
Avon ST23 radial tire
Designed for rim widths of S to 6 inches, Avon's ST23 radial now comes in an extra-wide 1 90/50ZR 17 size. Avon Tires (Hoppe & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 336, Edmonds, WA 98020; 206/771-2257) claims that its specialized construc tion of one 90-degree rayon ply and twin Kevlar belts provides superior road-shock absorption and a smoother ride. The ST23 is available at motorcycle dealers in various front and rear sizes, with fronts priced from $107 to $120, rears from $140 to $162.
Motorcycle Classics 1992 calendar
A must for every classic motorcycle enthusiast, this high-quality, 24-page calendar features 15 motorcycles, each displayed in full color on an 11 x 17-inch page. Two detail pictures and a short history of the make and model of each month's featured bike add to this calendar's appeal. Beau tifully photographed by Roy Kidney, the Motorcycle Classics 1992 calen dar costs $15. To order, contact Howell Press, Inc., 1147 River Road, Bay 2, Charlottesville, VA 22901; 804/977-4066 or 800/868-4512.
