New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
VETTER FULL FORCE JACKET
Vetter’s Full Force jacket was created for the budget-conscious performance rider. The jacket is produced from 1.1-to-1.3mm top-grain drumdyed leather and features underarm ventilation, a dropped back, precurved sleeves and double leather at the shoulders and elbows. Two color combinations are available (red/ black/gray and purple/black/gray); both carry a suggested retail price of $250. Contact your local dealer or Intersport Fashions West (333 S. Anita Dr., Suite 1025, Orange, CA 92668; 714/978-7718).
CLEAN-RITE SHAMMYSHIELD
Shocked at the price of replacement faceshields? The new ShammyShield from Clean-Rite (P.O. Box 43526, Atlanta, GA 30378-3101; 800/241-3808) is designed to protect expensive faceshields from dirt and scratches. It also doubles as a non-abrasive polishing cloth, claims the manufacturer. Made of soft-yet-durable synthetic chamois, the ShammyShield costs $13, plus $2 shipping, from Clean-Rite.
XTREME CATALOG
Three measly bucks may not buy much these days, but they will procure the latest catalog from Xtreme. The 12-page color catalog showcases Xtreme’s line of off-road jerseys, pants and gloves, as well as its latest T-shirts, hats, gearbags and decals. For your copy, contact Xtreme (5431 Avenida Encinas, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92008; 619/431-6817).
MARVIC MAGNESIUM WHEELS
Marvic’s sand-cast magnesium wheels are claimed to be significantly lighter than standard rims for less unsprung weight and reduced rotating mass. Yoshimura R&D of America (4555 Carter Court, Chino, CA 91710; 909/ 628-4722) can provide you with a pair, in 3.75-inch front, 6.00or 6.25-inch rear, complete with cush drive and spacers to fit most late-model sportbikes. The fronts go for $595 each, rears cost $975.
SECOND LOOK DESIGNER TANK SKINS
Is your sportbike’s fuel tank scarred with unsightly dings and scratches? Why not fit a Designer Tank Skin from Second Look (P.O. Box 661721, Sacramento, CA 95866; 916/920-8113). Color-matched for each application, the tank skins attach securely with nylon hooks and cover the rear half of the fuel tank. Second Look Designer Tank Skins carry a suggested retail of $70 and are available for selected post-’87 sportbikes.
NORTECH ONE-STEP CYCLE CLEANER
One-Step Cycle Cleaner from Nortech Cycle Systems (RR 2 Box 283 AC, Sparta, NC 28675; 800/447-9630) is a pH-balanced, environmentally friendly grit-and-grime remover. Just spray it on and rinse it off, says the manufacturer. One-Step costs $10.95 per quart and is also available in 1-gallon refills.
