New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

MPT TITANIUM HARDWARE

Titanium bolts, nuts and washers are now available from Mansson Performance Technologies (1350 Lexington Dr., Unit 5, San Jose, CA 95117; 800/ 588-4826). MPT is said to be the exclusive U.S. importer of Russian BT-16, a patented high-integrity titanium alloy, from which its products are produced. Prices vary, with 6 x 30mm tapered socket bolts, for example, costing $3.75 each. Cross-drilled bolts and nuts, ready for safety wire, are available at an extra charge. Call MPT for applications and pricing.

FIRSTGEAR KILIMANJARO JACKET

The FirstGear by Hein Gericke Kilimanjaro jacket is manufactured by Intersport Fashions West (333 S. Anita Dr., Suite 1025, Orange, CA 92668; 714/978-7718) from top-grain leather and features a fully sleeved, aluminized Thermoliner and the company’s patented Thermoneck neck warmer. Reinforced shoulders and elbows, lined hand-warmer pockets and an elasticized belt add to the jacket’s protective qualities and comfort, says IFW. The black-only Kilimanjaro jacket comes in men’s sizes 38-52. Its suggested retail price is $629 from motorcycle dealers.

FOX RACING GAUNTLET GLOVE

Fox Racing, known for its off-road apparel, has re-entered the street market. Its latest glove, the Gauntlet, is manufactured from drum-dyed Nappa leather and features a layer of Kevlar and foam in the palm, and a second layer of leather over the thumb and forefinger. The top portion of the pre-curved glove is also reinforced with foam and an additional layer of leather, says Fox Racing (15850 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; 408/776-8633). The Gauntlet is available in black/gray and white/purple in XS-XXL sizes for $70 from motorcycle dealers.

VOXX GASOLINE CAN MIXMINDER

The Gasoline Can MixMinder from Voxx Design (P.O. Box 1909, Camarillo, CA 93011; 805/383-6680) is a gas-resistant plastic tag designed to loop around the handle of any fuel can. Raised, smear-proof lettering indicates the container’s contents. The Voxx Design MixMinder is sold in packs of two for $3.95 direct from O’Neal USA (800/326-6325).

BRITOOL WHITWORTH TOOLS FROM SUDCO

Sudco International now offers Whitworth hand tools from Britool Unlimited. Sets of forged box-end and combination wrenches are available for $92 and $84.50, respectively. A six-piece socket set costs $40.50. For information or a copy of Sudco’s latest catalog, contact Sudco International (3014 Tanager Ave., Commerce, CA 90040; 213/728-5407).

ASPHALT & GAS LEATHER KNEE PUCKS

All knee sliders are not created equal. Take the Asphalt & Gas Skull and Crossbones leather knee sliders ($60 per pair), for example. Each slider features a cracked skull with vacant eyes, hollow nostrils and crooked teeth. A & G says its pucks are lighter and longer lasting than most plastic sliders, with improved feel and reduced noise. Conventional oval, egg or round shapes—in 28 different colors—are available for $40 from Asphalt & Gas (1041 Ardmore Ave., Oakland, CA 94610; 510/451-3044).