New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Eclipse electric vest and chaps
Other than wrapping yourself in a snowmobile suit, use of electric clothing is really the only sure way to stay warm and comfortable when riding in frigid weather. Eclipse (3771 E. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 313/971-5552) has produced electric riding gear for years, and has updated its electric vest this year by adding extra Thinsulate insulation in the collar, fitting each vest with a heavier-duty cord and switch, and extending the limited warranty from one year to five. The revised vest carries a suggested retail price of $130. Eclipse also offers electric chaps, which retail for $110.
Saddlemen Lo-Boy Saddle
Got a Harley-Davidson and want an even lower seat? Check out Saddlemen’s new Lo-Boy saddle, a splitcushion, one-piece seat designed to fit most Harley-Davidson models. The Lo-Boy uses high-density polyurethane foam for maximum comfort, while chrome accents on the seat’s base give it a custom look. Saddlemen also offers optional matching sissybar pads. The Lo-Boy retails for $189 and is available through Saddlemen, a division of Travelcade (6325 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723; 800/ 397-7709).
Hosking Book Works
Got a serious hankering for motorcycles? Then send a dollar to Hosking Book Works (136 Hosking Lane, Accord, NY 12404; 914/626-4231) and request one of its 1993 catalogs. The all-new catalog contains over 1000 titles, which range from the history of Ariel motorcycles to a parts book for Zundapp Super Sabres. The catalog also features an enlarged gift section that offers pins, signs, clocks, posters and videos.
IMS CR250/500 wideratio gearsets
With the proper modifications, Honda’s CR250R and CR500R motocrossers can also be great off-road, desert or trail mounts. One of the most effective mods is the installation of a wide-ratio transmission set. IMS Products, Inc. (909/781-5849 or 800/237-9906) offers machined-from-billet gearsets for 1985-1993 Honda CR250 and CR500s for $450 and $500, respectively.
Ceriani-Storz H-D fork
Designed specifically for Evolution-engined Harleys, the Ceriani-Storz 43mm cartridge fork assembly comes complete with CNC-machined billet aluminum triple clamps, a steering stem and axle, and also features air caps for preload adjustability. The fork, available in what Storz (239 South Olive St., Ventura, CA 93001; 805/ 641-9540) calls “mid-Glide” and “wide-Glide” widths, is designed to use stock Harley front-end componentry, including wheel, fender, brake disc, caliper, headlight and handlebar. Storz says the fork is five pounds lighter than the stock unit and offers improved handling and better ride quality. The Ceriani-Storz fork retails for $1360 ($1551 for the wide-Glide model) and is available through Storz Performance.
Vintage Brakes linings
Owners of vintage streetbikes, roadracers and motocrossers can get Ferodo brake linings in a variety of compounds thanks to Vintage Brakes (176 Bluefield Ave., Newbury Park, CA 91320; 805/498-5527). Vintage Brakes will inspect and rebuild your brake shoes, utilizing Ferodo linings, with prices starting at $50.
