New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
MUSTANG SEAT COVERS
For a more economical alternative to a custom cruiser saddle, Mustang offers hand-sewn leather seat covers. Secured to the stock seat pan using a circumferential bungee cord, the chrome-studded covers are designed to fit 1987-96 Honda Shadow VT11OOs and 1995-96 American Classic Editions. Suggested retail is $79. For a free catalog and the name of your closest dealer, contact Mustang, 278 Town Hill Road, Terry ville, CT 06786; 800/243-1392.
FOX TRANSPORT GEARBAG
Off-road riders who travel will appreciate the Transport Gearbag from Fox (15850 Concord Circle, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; 408/776-8800). Manufactured from 840-denier cordura nylon with a plastic base, the bag is 28 inches tall, 18.5 inches wide and 15.25 inches deep. It sports six storage compartments, a retractable handle, nylon zippers, an adjustable shoulder strap and rubber wheels. Suggested retail is $120 from motorcycle dealers or Fox Racing.
O'NEAL TRAK CONTROL GLOVES
Need new street-riding gloves? Why not try the latest Trak Control sport gloves from O’Neal (9800 Eton Ave., Chatsworth, CA 913 11 ; 818/9981049)? Constructed from top-grain cowhide, the triple-stitched gloves feature foam padding at the knuckles, velcro wrist closures and flared gauntlets. Available in blue/white, black/gray and white/purple/black in sizes 8-12, the gloves cost $50 from motorcycle dealers or direct from O’Neal.
MOTION PRO WRENCHES AND T-HANDLES
Forged T-handle metric deep sockets and ratcheting combination wrenches are now available from Motion Pro (119 Independence Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025; 415/329-0427). Manufactured from quality carbon-steel, the seven-piece T-handle set costs $130. The nickel-plated wrenches combine a conventional open-end design with a 15-degree offset, 12-point box-end ratchet. The latter eight-piece set retails for $205 from Motion Pro or your local motorcycle dealer.
DUNLOP K139 FRONT TIRE
Popular in enduro and desert circles, Dunlop’s K139 off-road front tire is now DOT-approved for street use. Aggressively knobbed, the K139 is said to offer excellent off-road traction and durability. One size-3.00-21-is available, and the suggested retail price is $93. Dunlop suggests pairing the K139 with its K695 rear tire, which is also DOT-approved. For details, contact your local motorcycle dealer or Dunlop Tire Corp., P.O. Box 1109, Buffalo, NY 14240; 800/828-7428.
WHITE BROS. STREET SINGLE EXHAUST
Does your single-cylinder streetbike need a new exhaust? If so, you might consider a Street Single system from White Bros. Featuring a large-diameter headpipe and a tunable SuperTrapp silencer, the pipe is available chromed, polished or painted black. Slip-ons cost $185, and complete systems retail for $255. For applications, contact your local motorcycle dealer or White Bros., 24845 Corbit PL, Yorba Linda, CA 92687; 714/692-3404.
AFAM CARRIER AND SPROCKET ASSEMBLY
Modifying the final gearing on your Ducati 916 is simple with a replacement carrier-and-sprocket assembly from AFAM (5953 Engineer Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714/379-9040). A bolt-on operation, the $495 assembly features an integrated cush drive and comes with one Workslite sprocket in either 520 or 525 sizes. Additional sprockets cost $63 each. For more information, contact your local motorcycle dealer or AFAM.
AMSOIL SERIES 2000 SYNTHETIC GREASE
Formulated for high film strength and resistance to water, Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease from AMSOIL, Inc. (AMSOIL Building, Superior, WI 54880; 800/777-8491) is said to reduce friction and prevent premature wear in severe, high-temperature applications. A 14-ounce tube costs $9 from motorcycle dealers.
