New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
MAVERICK MTN. SIDEWINDER JEANS
Sometimes your favorite pair of Levi’s just won’t cut it in frosty weather. In such situations, a toastier option is Maverick Mtn.’s Sidewinder Jeans. Lined with Polartec fleece, they are just the thing for warming legs on chilly rides. And if temps increase, the breathable material also wicks away perspiration. Lightweight and machine-washable, the $60 jeans come in men’s sizes 30-42, and women’s sizes 4-16.
Maverick Mtn., Inc., 8811 Ladue Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124; 314/725-3131
HARLEY-DAVIDSON QUARTER FAIRING
For those days when you feel a little bit sportier, The Motor Company offers its Detachable Quarter Fairing Kit. With sleek, racy lines, the injection-molded plastic fairing and lexan windscreen fit most late-model XL, FXR and Dyna models. The screen is adjustable, and the fairing is available primed or painted to match stock color schemes. Suggested retail price ranges from $246 to $296. Mounting hardware is sold separately for $65.
Harley-Davidson, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI53201; 800/LUV2RIDE
ACERBIS MUGEN HONDA KIT
Acerbis’ new off-road bodywork is not only way cool-looking, it’s as inexpensive as a new pair of MX boots. Named for the firm that produced backdoor Honda works bikes in the early 1980s, the $260 Mugen kit fits late-model CR125s and 250s. It comes with two sidepanels, two radiator scoops, front and rear fenders, seat cover and graphics. Interested parties take action, though, only 200 of the limited-edition kits were made.
Acerbis USA, 13200 Gregg St., Poway, CA 92064; 800/659-1440
BRP CHAIN GUIDE GUARD
These days, dirtbikes are so tarted up with fancy bits and pieces, you’d think they were cruisers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Take, for example, BRP’s Chain Guide Guard. CNC-machined from billet-aluminum (naturally), the bolt-on part is said to be lighter and stronger than stock, and can accommodate OEM chain guide inserts. It fits late-model dirtbikes, and costs $46.
BRP 23422 Peralta Dr., #/Laguna Hills, CA 92653; 949/380-1160
AEROSTICH ROADCRAFTER SUIT
Okay, we admit it: The Aerostich Roadcrafter suit isn’t a new idea per se. But its availability in neon yellow is. If this bold cast looks familiar, it should-you’ve probably seen it on fire trucks. And no wonder, it can be seen for miles and miles and miles. And miles. The onepiece, zip-up cordura suit still comes with all the familiar bells and whistles, including TF2 armor and ballistic nylon at the shoulders, elbows and knees. Pricing starts at $667.
Rider Wearhouse, Eight South 18th Ave. West, Duluth, MN 55806; 800/222-1994
HORIZON COOLANT/ ANTIFREEZE
Horizon Racing is doing its darndest to keep tree-huggers everywhere happy. According to the company, its premixed coolant/antifreeze is not only biodegradable, but phosphate-free and non-toxic. What more could those environmentalist types want? Designed for both two-and four-stroke applications, it comes in half-gallon containers and costs approximately $10.
Horizon Racing, 6800 Bird Rd., #265, Westchester, FL 33155; 305/389-1577
LEGEND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Legend’s Air Suspension System is one more alternative to the stock setup on Harley-Davidson Softails. Designed to provide a range of spring-rate adjustment, effectively changing ride height, the $1800 system comprises twin rear shocks equipped with a miniature, built-in air compressor. The latter is accessible from the saddle. Also included are an air gauge, skid plate, switchgear and aluminum mounting hardware. This last comes either chromed or black anodized.
Legend, 4226 11th Ave. NW, Watertown, SD 57201; 605/886-6050
SHOEI SYNCROTEC HELMET
Shoei’s Syncrotec helmet could be considered a two-for-one deal. After all, it looks like a full-face model, but the chinbar and faceshield flip up via an easily accessible, single-button release. Voila, open-face convenience! Other features include fiberglass shell construction, and the company’s ventilation system and quick-release shield. Suggested retail price ranges from $432 to $444, depending on paint scheme.
Shoei Safety Helmet Corp., 22605 E. La Palma Ave., #507, Yorba Linda, CA 92887; 714/692-8776
