New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
ERION RACING CBR900RR MUFFLER
Sprucing up the appearance and per formance of your 1993-96 Honda CBR900RR is easy with a free-flowing muffler from Erion Racing (1200 N. Barsten Way, Anaheim CA 92806; 714/630-8850). Available in painted aluminum or brushed titanium, the 20-inch-long canister weighs 4-5 pounds less than its stock counter part, gives a slight increase in power and doesn't require rejetting, says the company. Prices start at $250 from motorcycle dealers or direct from Erion Racing.
FAST COMPANY DRAGGIN’ JEANS
Similar in appearance and construction to boot-cut jeans, Draggin’ Jeans from Fast Company (1010 Third Avenue Drive NW, #B, Hickory, NC 28601; 704/327-2644) feature kevlarbased Schoeller Keprotec at the seat and knees for extra abrasion resistance. Machine washable, the stonewashed, five-pocket jeans come in 30-42 waist sizes and 30, 32 and 34 inseams. They cost $80 from motorcycle dealers or Fast Company.
BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX BT56
If it’s performance rubber you seek, look no farther than the Battlax BT56 from Bridgestone (1 Bridgestone Pk., Nashville, TN 37214; 800/537-2798). Constructed using the company’s latest dual-compound tread, the radial tires are said to offer improved wet-weather adhesion, superior grip at lower operating temperatures and increased lateral stiffness. Distributed through motorcycle dealers, the tires are designed for most late-model sportbikes. Suggested retail price is $150 for the front, and $210 for the rear.
FANAF Z CHAIN OILER
Next time your motorcycle’s drive chain needs lubing, try the Z Chain Oiler from FANAF (2120 Oro-Chico Hwy., Durham, CA 95938; 800/2506580). Designed to eliminate messy overspray, the snap-on plastic Oiler routes lubricant directly from an aerosol sprayer (not supplied) to the rollers. Available from motorcycle dealers or direct from the manufacturer, the Z Chain Oiler retails for $16.
ECLIPSE LONG RIDERS SADDLEBAGS
In the mood to dress up your cruiser with soft luggage? Long Riders Saddlebags from Eclipse (3771 E. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 800/666-1500) are constructed from 1000-denier cordura nylon and feature drum-dyed leather and nickelplated conchos. The bags fit most cruisers via an adjustable yoke and include plastic inserts, which help retain the bags’ shape when empty. Priced from $150 to $300, Long Riders are available from motorcycle dealers or direct from Eclipse.
BEL-TRONICS 9451 DETECTOR
Designed for motorcyclists, the BelTronics 945i provides instant-on radar and laser detection. The cordless, battery-powered unit fits in a jacket pocket and uses a supplied reflector to detect radar signals. A tiny earphone transmits warnings to the user. What’s more, sophisticated circuitry eliminates false readings caused by outof-band transmissions, says the manufacturer. Suggested retail is $350 from motorcycle dealers or direct from BelTronics, 8100 Sagl Pkwy., Covington, GA 30209; 800/828-8804.
AC RACING PEEWEE STAND
Welded from stamped-aluminum sheet and topped with a rubber mat, the 31inch-tall AC Racing PeeWee Stand elevates lightweight minibikes to chest level for easier servicing. Available from motorcycle dealers or direct from AC Racing (12145 Slauson Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 310/945-2591), the stand retails for $75.
J&M AUDIO PAK
Listening to tunes on your HarleyDavidson Heritage Softail or Road King is easy with the AudioPak from J&M Corp. (1415 S. Cherry, Tucson, AZ 85713; 800/358-0881). Fashioned from leather and cordura, the $200 pouch ($600 with radio pre-installed) holds an AM/FM cassette radio and attaches to the stock windshield. Chrome, handlebar-mounted speakers cost $380. For more information, contact your local motorcycle dealer or J&M. □
