New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
TOUR MASTER MID-WEIGHT GLOVES
Buying motorcycle gloves can be confusing, especially when you consider the wide variety of options that are available. With their affordable price and sensible styling, the MidWeight gloves from Tour Master (2360 Townsgate Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361; 805/373-6868) may reduce your purchasing anxiety. Fashioned from premium-grade leather, the cruising-style gloves boast elastic cuffs, snap-down leather wrist straps and double-reinforced palms. Sold through motorcycle dealers, the $34 Mid-Weights come in black only in XS-XXL sizes.
CYCRA HEADLIGHT AND FORK SHROUD
When an afternoon trail ride inadvertently becomes a night ride, proper lighting is imperative. With a headlight and fork shroud from Cycra Racing Systems (6159 Radekin Rd., Columbus, OH 43232; 614/8669662), converting a stock MXer to enduro trim can be simple. The sleek, one-piece plastic shroud and 55-watt headlight fits most conventionalforked, late-model dirtbikes. The combination costs $99 from motorcycle dealers or direct from Cycra.
EVS BALLISTIC SHOCK BELT
Long days in the saddle can be rough on your spine, which is why EVS Sports Protection (2900 Airport Ave., Ste. F, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310/390-7343) developed the Ballistic Shock Belt. Fashioned from ballistic nylon, the belt supports the lower back and doesn’t bunch up around the waist and hips. Available for $30 from EVS, it comes in black/black and black/purple, in M-XXL sizes.
TWO BROTHERS RACING TRIPLE CLAMP
Honda’s CBR900RR captured Best Open-Class Streetbike honors in this year’s Cycle World Ten Best Bikes, so, in regard to modifications, it would seem that the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” would apply. Not according to Two Brothers Racing (1715 E. Wilshire Ave., #701, Santa Ana, CA 92705; 714/550-6070). Designed for 1993-96 models, TBR’s polished, billet-aluminum tripleclamp assembly offers 5mm less offset for improved front-end feedback. Three pounds lighter than stock, it retails for $480.
ART EXPRESS PRO TOURER TANKBAG
Motorcyclists with a penchant for photography will appreciate the Pro Tourer camera tankbag from Art Express (236 West 27th St., New York, NY 10001; 800/638-7258). Measuring 13 x 11 x 6 inches, the cordura nylon bag accommodates two cameras, six lenses and a small flash. Roomy side pockets hold film and incidentals. A rain cover is standard. Available from Art Express, the Pro Tourer costs $175.
PERFORMANCE MACHINE CALIPERS
Many aftermarket brake calipers require custom bracketry for fitment. Not so with the latest caliper from Performance Machine (15535 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723; 310/6346532). Intended for 1984-and-up Harley-Davidson Big Twins, the fourpiston, differential-bore caliper bolts directly to the stock fork. Available for singleor dual-disc applications, the caliper costs $339 from motorcycle dealers.
CORBIN PACIFIC VALKYRIE SEAT
With Honda’s Gold Wing-engined Valkyrie currently in the cruiser spotlight, aftermarket products for the bike are popping up left and right. Take, for instance, the Valkyrie Saddle System from Corbin Pacific (11445 Commercial Pky., Castroville, CA 95012; 800/538-7035). Equipped with the company’s Comfort Cell foam, the allleather solo seat is styled to complement the Valkyrie’s lengthy lines. Options include choice of passenger pillions, removable backrests and a sissybar pad. Price ranges from $329 to $1035, depending on the order.
SHOEI X-9 RUSSELL REPLICA
With former AMA and World Superbike Champion Scott Russell making a name for himself in grand prix racing, the appearance of a new Shoei Russell replica helmet is no surprise. Replete with the Georgian’s “Screaming Chief” motif and sponsor Lucky Strike’s signature red-and-white paint, the carbon/ fiberglass, injection-molded X-9 features multi-density foam cheek pads, variable ventilation and a handy chinstrap clip. The $635 helmet comes in XXS-XXL sizes and is available from motorcycle dealers. For more information, contact Shoei, 22605 E. La Palma Ave., Ste. 507, Yorba Linda, CA 92687; 714/692-8776.
