New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
FOG CITY FOG THING
Hot on the heels of Fog City’s Fog Shield is the Fog Thing, said to be the world’s only pre-cut permanent antifog film for goggles. According to the manufacturer, the Fog Thing laminates to the inside of any standard goggle lens and will not smear, wipe off, wear out, have a toxic odor or require constant reapplication. When dirty, the Fog Thing can be cleaned with mild soap and water or household glass cleaner. It costs $10 from Modern World Ventures (P.O. Box 16010, Oakland, CA 94610; 800/4364248) or motorcycle dealers.
TEKNIC REBEL DEERSKIN GLOVES
If you’re looking for a soft, durable motorcycle glove, Teknic might have the solution. The company’s Rebel gloves are cut from lmm-thick deerskin and boast pre-curved fingers, Nylex lining and velcro closures. Foam, Kevlar and a second layer of leather protect the palm, and double leather and foam cover the knuckles, top of hand and fingers. Available in S-XXL sizes, the black-only Teknic Rebel deerskin gloves cost $90. For more information, contact Specialty Sports Ltd. (5905 Belding Rd., Rockford, MI 49341; 616/874-5867) or your local motorcycle dealer.
FAST COMPANY CARBON-FIBER GAS TANK BRAS
Protect your motorcycle’s expensive fuel tank from abrasive belt buckles and zippers with a Fast Company Carbon-Fiber Gas Tank Bra. Available for late-model sportbikes, the bras are custom molded for each application and held in place with double-sided tape. Fast Company carbon-fiber gas tank bras retail for $97 direct from Fast Company (1010 Third Avenue Dr., NW Unit B, Hickory, NC 28601; 704/327-2644).
PJ1 ENGINE AND CASE PAINT
Restoring your motorcycle’s engine to its original appearance is easy with PJl engine and case paints. The #17-GRY Gray Satin is designed for 1993-94 Suzuki RM motors, while #17-SLV Silver Metallic matches all 1993-94 Yamaha YZ engine cases, claims PJl. Other formulas are available. PJl engine and case paints are said to use an ozone-safe propellant, and the cans are completely recyclable when empty. Retail for the PJl Engine and Case paint is $6.16 per 11-ounce can. For addition information, contact your local dealer or PJ1 (8747 E. Via De Commercio, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; 602/991-8002).
