New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
ROADHOUSE CLASSIC EXHAUST
While an "all-new classic" may seem like an oxymoron, the bigwigs at Roadhouse assure us that their Classic Exhaust is just that. With its serrated, stainless-steel headpipe covers and 2-into1 design, the system positively screams nostalgia. Not to mention the 16-gauge steel construction and thermally treated headers. Available for late-model Japanese cruisers, the $570 Classic comes with a choice of four muffler tips.
Roadhouse, 29395 Agoura Rd., #105, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; 818/707-1276
EAGLE ONE CLEANING PRODUCTS
Show us a filthy motorcycle, and we'll show you Eagle One's line of care products for bikes. Formulated specifically for two-wheeled vehicles, Eagle One's line comprises 10 selections designed to clean, protect and shine paint, chrome, aluminum, plastic, leather and just about any other surface on a motorcycle. They are available individually or as a $49 package that includes a bucket for storage and washing.
Eagle One Industries, 5927 Landau CL, Carlsbad, CA 92008; 760/931-0712
EUROPEAN ACCESSORIES XENA DISC ALARM
The Xena Disc Alarm probably wasn't named after the Warrior Princess. Which is too bad, because its high-pitched shriek sounds a lot like that of the leather-clad lass. But seriously, the chromoly Xena looks and acts like your everyday disc lock, only it incorporates a built-in, battery-powered alarm triggered by a shock sensor in the body of the lock. And at $70, it's pretty inexpensive for a lock and alarm in one.
European Accessories, 2351 Lvall Way, Belmont, CA 94002, 650/654-3654
MOTORTHINGS
They say that one man's trash is another man's treasure, but at Motorthings trash is treasure. Using new and salvaged parts such as sprockets, pistons, connecting rods and gears, the company produces contrivances that range from candlesticks to lamps to jewelry. The time pieces pictured here are just a few of the objets d'art created via the motorcycle medium. And with prices between $20 and $120, they could be your next treasure.
Motorthings, 1040 Fairmount Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139; 314/781-9774
OPEN MINDS HONDA DUDLEY SKATE SHOE
So the terms "killer, dude" and "rad, man" aren't in your vocabulary-you don't have to be a fashion victim. Case in point: the high-cut Dudley, from Honda's new footwear line. With canvas and suede uppers, cleat rubber soles and heavy bumpers at the heels and toes, the extreme sport-style shoes also have swank, silver Honda emblems. They come in black only, in men's sizes 7-13. Get a pair for $52. Your kids will never forgive you.
Open Minds, 1590 Reed Rd., #102B, W Tren ton, NJ 08628; 609/730-8500
A-LOOP MX KIT
Pity not the Thumper-lovin' MXer, because A-Loop has a kit that will convert late-model Honda XR400s into bonafide motocrossers. With a small 2.3-gallon fuel tank, and CR250-derived seat and radiator shrouds, it gives the bulky XR a slimmer profile and revised seating position for better control in the rough. Sleek graphics provide the finishing touches. The $450 kit uses stock petcock, fuel cap and mounting hardware.
A-Loop Offroad, 3911 Nor wood Dr., #G, Littleton, CO 80135; 303/791-0035
PERFORMANCE MACHINE MAGNESIUM WHEELS
If ever a wheel could be considered elegant, Performance Machine's magnesium rim is it. CNC-machined from magnesium, the six spoke hoop has a fluid, sweeping design, and is sealed and powdercoated for a lustrous finish. Still not sold? Try this on for size: The front weighs a feathery 6.5 pounds, while the rear tips the scales at 10.1 pounds. Put a pair on your racebike for $1795.
Performance Machine, 6892 Marlin Cir., La Palma, CA 90623, 714/523-3000
