New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
NO FEAR KNACK
Spelling discrepancies aside, No Fear’s Knack was created in homage to nac-nac king and four-time Supercross champ Jeremy McGrath. Constructed from leather and nylon, the high-top shoe features a plastic mid-sole plate, rubber toe guards and a gusseted nylon tongue. Furthermore, its sole sports a moto-style tread design that resembles a knobby tire. Available in gray or black, the Knack comes in men’s sizes 6-13, and costs $80 from motorcycle dealers. No Fear, 2251 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; 619/931-9550
POLE POSITION SLIP SHIRT
Shrug easily into and out of form-fitting riding jackets and roadracing leathers with Pole Position’s body-hugging Slip Shirt (available in sizes M-L, in blue or black). Lightweight Lycra construction retains heat during winter months and can be soaked in ice water for a cooling, air-conditioned effect come summertime. Suggested retail is $28 plus shipping. Pole Position, 8842 Albatross St., Huntington Beach, CA 92646; 714/965-5983
BMW KALAHARI JACKET
Next to the word “versatile” in the dictionary should be a photograph of BMW’s Kalahari jacket. Comfortable year-round, the cordura-and-kevlar jacket comes with a zip-in Gore-Tex liner and removable armor in the shoulders and elbows/forearms. Reflective strips illuminate the belt and shoulders, while seven pockets provide plenty of storage space. Offered in women’s sizes 8-16 and men’s sizes 38-56, the Kalahari costs $597 from BMW dealers. Matching pants are also available. BMW, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, NJ 07675; 201/307-4000
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE CYLINDER HEADS
Designed to increase torque at the rear wheel by more than 20 percent, the Screamin’ Eagle Sportster cylinder-head kit features 10:1 compression, bigger ports and heavy-duty valve guides. Available as-cast or with a black powdercoat finish, the bolt-on kit fits late-model XL 1200 Sportsters and comes with stock or XR750-style valve springs. Price ranges from $700 to $900. For more information, contact your local Harley dealer. Harley-Davidson, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., P.O. Box 653, Milwaukee, WI53201; 414/343-8300
SUDCO RAM-AIR ADAPTER KIT
Installing a rack of Keihin flat-slide carburetors on a Suzuki GSX-R750 or Kawasaki ZX-9R used to require eliminating the stock airbox. Not anymore, thanks to the Ram-Air Adapter Kit from Sudco. Developed specifically for 39-41mm Keihin FCRs, the kit joins the carbs with the airbox. Prices start at $140 for a set of four. For more information, contact your local motorcycle dealer. Sudco, 3014 Tanager Ave., Commerce, CA 90040; 213/728-5407
SCOTT FLITE DELUXE CARRIER
D.J. Scott Mfg. provides a cool, convenient way to transport water with its Flite Deluxe Carrier. Constructed from breathable, open-cell foam and covered with 600-denier cordura, the carrier keeps both its contents and the wearer’s back cool. It comes with a 70-ounce vinyl bladder and bite-actuated valve, and features three exterior pockets and nylon straps for lashing down extra gear. The Flite Deluxe is available in black or camouflage, and costs $50 from motorcycle dealers. A less expensive option is the similarly styled, $30 Flite Carrier, which lacks only the protective cordura cover. D.J. Scott Mfg., 23096 Terra Dr., Laguna Hills, CA 92653; 714/830-3910
