New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

Feuling Rev-Kit

Increasing valve-spring pressure is standard procedure when building high-performance Harley engines. This increased pressure helps prevent valve float, but it also increases the wear rate of the valve train. Feuling Engineering (2521 Palm Drive, Ventura, CA 93003; 805/650-6799) has a kit that lets 1966 and later H-D Shovelhead and Evolution engines rev higher without valve float or increased wear. Called the Rev-Kit, this 32-piece, $473 kit includes springs, lifters, and Feuling’s unique lifter blocks and lower springs that are responsible for transferring the extra spring load to the lifters, thus reducing wear, according to the manufacturer.

Storm Rider rainsuit

Every motorcyclist should own a lightweight rainsuit. This two-piece suit from Nelson-Rigg USA (507 W. Coast Hwy., Suite 203, Newport Beach, CA 92663; 714/645-4383) costs $43 and is available in red, yellow or blue. The Storm Rider is made of PVC and features heat-sealed seams, nylon lining, reflective arm bands, corduroy-lined neck and velcro closures at the wrists, neck and storm flap. Boot straps keep the pant legs from riding up, and a high, elastic waistband helps keep weather away from the rider.

RKAccessories Expandable Tankbag

Made of heavy-duty coated Cordura and foam, this RKA tankbag is usually 9.5 inches wide, 13.5 inches long and 6 inches deep, for a total capacity of 13 liters. But when expanded, via zippered panels, it offers 23.5 liters of space. Optional side bags increase the bag’s total volume to 26 liters. A removable hard-plastic map holder is standard, as is a synthetic-fleece bottom that prevents scratches to the bike’s fuel tank. Available in 16 colors, the basic Expandable Tankbag costs $105. More information is available from RKAccessories, 2175 B Bluebell Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95403; 707/579-5045.

Sims & Rohm titanium rods

Tuners after every last bit of power from Suzuki GSX-Rs or Yamaha FZRs can improve engine response and power with Sims & Rohm’s lightweight titanium connecting rods, according to the manufacturer. As always, getting that extra power isn’t cheap: Prices for a set of four titanium rods start at $2100. Still interested? Contact Sims & Rohm, 3265 Industrial Dr., Yuba City, CA 95993; 916/671-2947.