New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
CLOVER BLACKFIRE JACKET
No matter the location or the weather, Clover's Blackfire jacket is sure to please. Fashioned from water-resistant cordura, the thermal-lined jacket features adjustable collar and cuffs, snap-in sides and removable sleeves. Furthermore, four zippered pockets, including one on the right arm for small items, provide plenty of storage space. Available in sizes S-XXL, the Blackfire comes in a variety of color combinations, and costs $280. Zero Gravity, 5312 Derry Ave., Unit D, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; 800/345-9791
DYNOJET POWER COMMANDER KIT
With the success of Suzuki's TL1000S, accessories for it are coming out of the woodwork. Dynojet's Power Commander fuel-injection kit, for instance. remaps the existing fuel curve. and works with stock or lightly modified bikes. At $350, it plugs in between the wiring harness and electronic control module. Dynojet Research, 200 Arden Dr., Belgrade, MT 59714; 800/992-4993
WORKS CONNECTION FACTORY PERCH
Unfortunately, even a minor offroad tumble can ruin a perfectly good clutch lever. So what's a crash-happy trailrider to do? Why, invest in the Factory Perch from Works Connection, that's what. Designed to rotate upon impact, the nylon-sleeved, machined-from-billet perch comes with an adjustable Honda CR clutch lever and mounting hardware. The perch fits most late-model dirtbikes and costs $60. Works Connection, 6070 Enterprise Dr., Ste. K, Diamond Springs, CA 95619; 916/642-9488
DENSO SPARKPLUGS
Here's a product to spark your interest: a line of motorcycle plugs from Denso Sales, née Nippondenso. Original equipment for the Japanese manufacturers, they incorporate alumina-powder insulators and copper-cored center electrodes, and are available for most applications. Per plug prices range from $1.50 to $12. Denso Sales California, 3900 Via Oro Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810; 310/834-6352
HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE SPRINGER CONVERSION KIT
Give your late-model Softail a facelift-Heritage Springer-style-with Harley-Davidson's Heritage Springer Conversion Kit. The FLSTS Front-End Kit shown here consists of the distinctive Springer front-end, horn and front fender. Its price? $2995. The FLSTS Rear Fender Kit, just $275, includes both fender and tombstone taillight. Fenders are available primed or painted in factory colors. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., EQ. Box 653, Milwaukee, WI 53201; 414/343-8300
WILEYCO SLIP-ON MUFFLER
"The first carbon-fiber muffler guaranteed for life," is how Italy's Wileyco describes its new slip-on. The military-grade carbon-fiber canister has hand-polished aluminum end caps and fits most late-model sportbikes. A screen-type, straight-core baffle is standard; a quieter, reverse-cone baffle is optional. Pricing starts at $599, and varies depending upon application. Wileyco USA, 4354 US. Highway 12 S.E., Delano, MN 55328; 612/972-2677
SUPERCROSS
Despite what some people say, coffee table books shouldn't be restricted to historical figures or the French Impressionists. Case in point: Supercross, by Joe Bonnello. Loaded with dynamic color images from supercross and outdoor motocross nationals, the glossy, 96-page book includes a brief history of the sport, behind-the-scenes glimpses of factory operations, trivia and more. Yours, for $13. Motorbooks International, P.O. Box 1,. Osceola, WI 54020; 800/826-6600
THURLOW LEATHERWORLD 512G GLOVES
Thurlow Leatherworid handcrafts its gloves from deerskin because the hide is "warmer when it's cold, cooler when it's warm." The gloves feature seamless palms and nylon stitching, and are said to provide better grip than cowhide. In cedar, dark brown, saddle or black, the $89 mitts come in sizes XXS-XXL. Custom sizing costs $50 extra. Thurlow Leatherworld, 4807 Mercury St., San Diego, CA 92111; 619/279-9004
