New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

OMAR'S STREET TRACKER CONVERSION KIT

Tantalized by visions of steel shoes and dirt ovals, but not ready for your own dirt-tracker? Then get the next-best thing, with Omar's Street Tracker Conversion Kit. For 1970s Yamaha 650 Twins, it comes with a fiberglass tank, seat/rear fender piece with side numberplates, half-mile pipes with silencers, and a flush-mount taillight. Flat-track bars, numberplate/ headlight box, front fender and graphics also are included. Purchase the components separately, or as a $1350 package.

Omar Dirt Track Racing, 1000 Shelard Pkwy., #204-A, Minneapolis, MN 55426, 612/593-1283

QC OIL CHANGE KIT

Changing motorcycle engine oil has always been a nasty job, but the QC Spill-Free Oil Change Kit may improve that. Designed for all motorcycle applications, the $37 system includes an adapter to replace the stock drainplug and a brass, spring-loaded valve and hose. Together, they can drain oil directly into any container. No muss, no fuss.

International Automotive Supplies, 8350 Greensboro Dr., #1009, . McLean, VA 22102; 800/488-7584

HAMMERHEAD GRAPHICS CUSTOM HELMET

Considering that most motorcycles sport chrome these days, it's no surprise to find helmet painters dipping into the shiny sauce, too. Take, for example, this dazzlingly different helmet from Hammerhead Graphics. Combining plasti-chrome plating and paint, the company claims it can provide such lustrous graphics for most helmets. Turn-around is eight to 16 weeks, and prices start at $875.

Hammerhead Graphics, 1841 Hoots Rd., Courtney, NC27055, 336/463-5968

SRC MUDSKINS

Being a nine-time off-road champion just isn't enough for Scott Summers. In his spare time, the entrepreneurial racer invents nifty devices like Mudskins for his compafly SRC. Designed to conform to the front and rear fenders of most Japanese dirtbikes, the heavy duty lycra covers attach with velcro and lessen mud accumutation. Furthermore, they come in OEM colors and can be personalized with team logos. Suggested retail is $99 per three piece set.

Summers Racing Components, P.O. Box 206, Carroilton, KY 41008; 800/221-9752

BIG BIKE PARTS ULTRAGARD PREMIER CRUISER COVER

Not all cruiser owners have the luxury of a garage, which begs the question: How do you protect your bike from the elements? Big Bike Parts suggests its Ultragard Premier Cruiser Cover. With zip-out pockets for windscreens and backrests, the elasticized polyester cover provides a custom fit. It incorporates a water-repellent undercoating, two tie-down straps and a storage pouch. Priced at $111, it comes in Black/Sand.

Big Bike Parts, 2300 Pioneer Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868; 800/826-2411

RAD HEX HUBS

Because off-road riders are easily distracted by shiny objects, RAD Manufacturing's Hex Hubs are exactly that. Designed to fit most late-model dirtbikes, the aluminum hubs are CNC-machined from billet and incorporate a non-stock spoke pattern. Furthermore, they can be anodized in any shade and are also available as a complete wheel kit with Buchanan's spokes and Excel rims. Price per hub ranges from $199 to $299.

Recreation Unlimited, 21170 Buckhorn Quarter Rd., Courtland, VA 23837; 800/209-6255

BMW SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL

Those wacky Germans are at it again! Taking a marketing cue from their Japanese and American counterparts, the folks at BMW have come up with two synthetic lubricants for their motorcycles. The first is the Super Synthetic 15w50 Engine Oil, for all BMWs with singleplate dry clutches. The second is Super Synthetic 75w140 Gear Oil, with a detergent/dispersant system, for transmissions. The former costs $6.75 per quart, while the latter retails for $14.75.

BMW, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, NJ 07675, 201/307-3 785

HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET STALKER KIT

Any of Harley-Davidson's three Street Stalker Kits can turn a latemodel Softail into a lean, mean, custom machine. First up is Stage I. which has a solo saddle, primered rear fender, dash panel and electrics. Next is Stage II, which includes the former's components as well as a front fender and arched headlight nacelle. Then, there's Stage III (pictured), which incorporates all of the above with a 5-gallon gas tank, front spoiler and burgundy bodywork. Prices range from $995 to $2995.

Harley-Davidson, 3700 W Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201; 414/935-8300