New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Tim Berry Motorsports Art
A motorcycle's place is in the living room. But if your sportbike won't fit, try decorating with Motorsports Art from up-and-coming artiste Tim Berry. His limited-edition color print features current and erstwhile AMA Superbikers Miguel Duhamel, Doug Chandler, Anthony Gobert and Ben Bostrom in action at the 1999 Road America National in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Each of the 250 available renderings measures 17 x 22 inches, and is autographed by Gobert, Bostrom and Berry. Price is $40, plus $6 shipping and handling. Tim Berry, P.O. Box 399, Hudson, WI 54016; 651/702-3456
Sea Star Super Cruiser Wall Clock
It was only a matter of time (groan) until somebody invented a cruiser-style clock. And here it is, courtesy of timepiece-maker Sea Star. Powered by two AA batteries, the $50 Super Cruiser Wall Clock has a molded-plastic, teardrop-shaped gas tank to house the face, chrome-ish handlebar, handgrips and levers. It even emits an engine growl on the hour. Yours in black or red. Sea Star Clock International, 2450 E. 23rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90058; 213/588-7818; www.seastarclock.com
ProGrip Shades MX Goggles
Italian manufacturer ProGrip brings more than 40 years of experience to the off-road table with its new goggles. With dual-color plastic frames and anti-scratch/anti-fog rainbow-iridium lenses, the $50 Shades Goggles look practically tie-dyed. Designed to fit inside most off-road helmets, the goggles include such de rigueur traits as layers of moisture-absorbing double-density-foam, a grippy silicone-treated strap and oversized nose guard. They come in red/white or blue/white. Van Leeuwen Ent., 13275 Paxton St., Arleta, CA 91331; 800/333-1239; www.progrip.com
Stick-Up Harris Swingarm for Yamaha YZF-R1
Yamaha's YZF-Rl is already a trick piece of machinery, but why not make it even more so by adding a Harris Single-Sided Swingarm from Stick-Up Cycles? The swoopy-looking design comprises aluminum tubing welded to machined-from-billet aluminum. Though it doesn't work with the stock R1 hub, the elegant piece accommodates wheels from Ducati, Triumph and Honda models with single-sided swingarms. Suggested retail price is $1800. Stick-Up Cycles, 42-39 Crescent St., Long Island City, NY 11101; 718/392-1334; www.stick-up.com
Chase Harper Hazardous Sports Head Case
Finally, somebody realized that today's high-tech helmets with their high-dollar graphics should be toted about in something sturdier than a fleece sack. Enter the Hazardous Sports Head Case from Chase Harper. For $100, you get a heavy-duty trilaminate thermo-formed case, complete with zipper closure, four tie-down clips, a mesh pocket and carrying handle. Chase Harper, P.O. Box 4098, Santa Barbara, CA 93140; 877/965-7977; www.chaseharper.com
Tour Master Cortech Soft Luggage System
So you want to get away from it all, but don't necessarily want to travel light? Try Tour Master's Cortech Soft Luggage System. The $240 setup includes two saddlebags and a large duffel-style tailpack that easily connect via zippers and quick-release fasteners. Constructed from cordura nylon with reflective piping, all three bags are lined and have internal panels for maintaining their shape while empty. The undersides have heat-resistant coatings in the event of exhaust-pipe contact, and rain covers are standard. Helmet House, 26855 Malibu Hills Rd., Calabasas Hills, CA 91301; 818/880-0000; www.tourmaster.com
Castrol Motorcycle Oils
Considering that Castrol has been manufacturing lubricants for almost a century, it's odd that the company hasn't had a stronger motorcycling presence in the U.S. Well, that's a non-issue now. Castrol's new motorcycle-oriented lineup includes both synthetic and mineral-based lubes that are formulated specifically for bikes Ancillary products such as chain wax, parts cleaner and hand cleanser are also available. Pricing starts around $3. Castrol, 1500 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470; 973/633-2200; www.castrolbikeworld.com
Joe Rocket Repli-gear
The latest in Canadian company Joe Rocket's apparel line is down with AMA Superbike racer Pascal Picotte. The $200 Jester Jacket has the Harley-Davidson rider's name and number on the sleeves and his tradmark court-jester graphic on the back. Available in orange and black racing livery, in sizes S-XXXL, it features nylon-based, 600-denier Rocktex construction, and removable body armor and insulated liner. Other features include zippered vents and pants attachment. Outer Space Sports, 3210 Jefferson Blvd., Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8T 2W6; 519/945-7200; www.joerocket.com
