New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
POLINI POCKETBIKE
The splendor of Grand Prix racing is coming to America. Only on a much smaller scale. Styled to resemble GP racers, Polini's diminutive 40cc two-strokes come in 4.2-, 6.2and 9.5horsepower versions, with liquidor air-cooling. Weighing approximately 45 pounds, each bike has a top speed said to be in the 50-mph 'hood. Hi-po options include 50cc big-bore kits, Dell'Orto racing carbs, dual-disc front brakes and more. Pricing starts at $1247.
East Coast Minimoto, 30 Victor Ave., Eatontown, NJ 07724; 732/542-5116
CRUZTOOLS GOTSPARK IGNITION TESTER
CruzTools is billing its GotSpark Ignition Tester as a simple, safe way to test your motorcycle's electrical system. It secures to a sparkplug wire and motor via a screw-on nipple and al ligator clip. As the engine turns over, the GotSpark's light bulb illuminates if there's a spark. Or not if there's, you know, not. Suggested retail price is $14. Cruz Tools, PO. Box 67353, Scotts Valley, CA 95067; 888/909-8665
YAMAHA YZF-R1 SLIP-ON EXHAUST
Having grown weary of losing profits to the aftermarket, the folks at Yamaha have introduced a slip-on exhaust for the Ri. Advantages are said to be lighter weight, better throttle response and more horsepower. Available in either carbon-fiber or aluminum guise, the 18-inch muffler comes with billet-aluminum mounting bracket, pipe clamp and new gasket. The aluminum can costs $275, while the c-f version will run you $414.
Yamaha Motor Corp., 6555 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630; 800/692-6242
ACERBIS YZ400 FUEL TANK
How's this for versatile? Acerbis is offering a Yamaha YZ400 fuel tank with a billet-aluminum gas cap that's interchangeable with a quick-fill dry-break receiver. Made from molded-plastic, the 3.2-gallon tank holds more fuel than the stock version, but isn't any wider at the seat. Dual petcocks are standard fare, several color choices are available and the $449 setup mounts with stock shrouds. Acerbis USA, 13200 Gregg St., Poway, CA 92064; 619/679-5220
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILLIE G. GLOVES
The Motor Company’s own Willie G. Davidson is lending his famous moniker to a line of apparel that includes this pair of gloves. Costing $90, the sleek-looking, black leather mitts are made of top-grain cowhide and incorporate braiding along the gauntlet that matches the rest of the gear in the lineup. Furthermore, each pair of gloves is adorned with a Willie G. signature badge and the traditional H-D bar and shield.
Harley-Davidson, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, W1 53208; 800/588-2743
CRG BILLET LEVERS
Just when you thought motorcycle accessories could be no sexier, CRG introduces these tantalizingly svelte brake and clutch levers. Fashioned from billet aluminum, the dual-beam blades are said to be both lighter and stiffer than stock, and are available in 7.4and 6.4-inch lengths. They replace the stock Brembo levers on most latemodel Ducatis, Bimotas, Aprilias, Laverdas and Moto Guzzis. Price ranges from $30 to $70 each.
CRG, 2932 Granite Creek Rd., Scotts Valiev,
CA 95066; 831/461-1613
SPYKE LEATHERS
There’s something about donning leathers that just makes you feel fast. And wearing Latin leathers makes you feel even faster. Which brings us to Italy’s Spyke Leathers. Pictured is the two-piece Exceed suit, with top-grain-leather construction, kevlar stretch panels and armor at the back, shoulders, elbows and knees. Available in men’s European sizes 46-60 and women’s sizes 42-50, they come in four color combos. Pricing starts at $967. □
TWS U.S.A., 8468 Loma PL, Upland, CA 91786; 909/609-0082
