New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
RAMP MASTER MOTORCYCLE RAMP
A motorcycle ramp is a motorcycle ramp is a motorcycle ramp, right? Wrong. The Motorcycle Ramp from Ramp Master is all that, and a bag of chips. Fourteen inches wide and 89 inches long, the 20-pound aluminum ramp is arched to ease loading. Other groovy features include traction-enhancing crossbars, a safety cable and a 1500-pound load capacity. Suggested retail is $144. Other configurations and widths are also offered.
The Ramp Master, 159 Pearl St., #D287, Essex Junc tion, VT 05452; 800/231-8999
INDIAN ENGINEERING CATALOG
Those Indian-givers at Jerry Greer's have been busy cram-jammin' 212 pages chock full o' parts and accessories for 1936-53 V-Twins and Fours; the result being the world's largest Indian catalog. Included are specially commissioned explodect assembly drawings, lots of photos and reprints of old Indian ads. All yours for $25-or the equivalent in wampum.
Jerry Greer`s Indian Engineering, 8400 Monroe Ave., #3, Stanton, CA 90680; 714/826-9940
AXO KÖLN JACKET
"Axo über alles," might be a catchy slogan for the apparel company, what with its new waterproof Köln Jacket. Named after the city in Germany that we call Cologne, the 3/4-length cordura-nylon garment is fleece-lined, and has adjustable, removable padding in the shoulders, elbows and forearms, and a vented foam backpad. There is also a jacket within the jacket, if you will: A bomber-style innercoat zips out of the Köln's quilted liner. Available in MXXL sizes, the $450 jacket comes in black only.
AXO, 24950 Anza Dr., Valencia, CA 91355, 805/257-0474
PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION SIGNATURE SERIES SHOCK
What's in a name? A lot, if you're Larry Roeseler. With fistfuls of off-road wins to his credit, ol' "L.R." knows a thing or two about suspension setup. Hence, Progressive Suspension's new line of signature series suspension components. First off the assembly line is the 420 shock. With a progressively wound spring and CNC-machined aluminum body, the $418 damper fits most late-model, four-stroke dual-purpose and off-road bikes. It's adjustable for rebound damping, and is nitrogen-charged for consistent action.
Progressive Suspension, 11129 G Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345; 760/948-4012
MOOSE GAS CANS
Getting canned doesn't have to be a bad thing-if you're talking about Moose's Gas Cans, that is. Aimed at the off-road market, the 5.7-gallon molded-plastic containers come with beefy han dles, hose holders and easily accessed vents. An interlocking design means the $30 cans can be hooked together or stacked atop each other for convenient, safe transportation. Get `em in clear, black or red.
Parts Unlimited, 3501 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, WI 53547; 800/369-1000
GAERNE STRADA IRONY BOOTS
Italian boot-maker Gaerne has given its roadrace footwear a complete makeover. Not only do the new Strada Ironys come in several stylish color combos, they are more protective and boast added ankle flexibility. Construction is of Lorica, a durable, breathable synthetic, and Vibram soles are super-sticky. Priced at $200 per pair, they come in full sizes 7-13.
Sinisalo, 27833 Hopkins Ave., #2, Valencia, CA 91355; 800/426-0213
COBRA VALKYRIE RADIATOR COVERS
Custom chrome for your Valkyrie? You bet. The folks at Cobra Engineering have a brand-new line of trim bits for Honda's big, bad six-cylinder flagship that is positively slathered with the shiny sauce. CNC-machined from billet aluminum, these include radiator covers, carb tops, horn cover and more. Prices start at $70.
Cobra Engineering, 4915 E. Hunter, Anaheim, CA 92807; 714/779-7798
ARI RAINBOW VISOR SHADES
The only thing more irritating than a faceshield that's too dark is one that isn't dark enough. Enter Swedish company ARI and its disposable Rainbow Visor Shades. Available in red, orange or yellow, the optically correct plastic tear-offs can be used singularly or layered one on top of another to suit nearly any lighting condition. Mounting posts and a drilling pattern are supplied. Prices start at $13 per pack. Smoked and clear Visor Shades are also available.
ARJ Products, Lovgatan 6A, S-431 35 Moindal, Sweden; 011 46 31-2 79718
