New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
MSR Cases
New from off-road apparel-maker MSR are three vented, heavy-duty nylon bags with which to transport your knobby-tired needs. Here’s the lowdown: padded, compartmentalized Goggle Case ($20) holds three pairs of eyewear, plus spare lenses; Wheely Case ($110) uses rollerblade-type wheels with sealed bearings for easy transport of a weekend’s worth of jerseys, pants, gloves, boots, helmet, chest protector, etc; old-school doctor-bagstyle Tool Case ($35) has elasticized interior pockets for securing screwdrivers, wrenches and cans of lubricant. Zippered pouch holds spare hardware and jets. Also offered: Head Case, 125 Gear Case, 250 Gear Case and 500 Gear Case. Get ’em all in yellow/black only.
MSR, 232 Granite St. #101, Corona, CA 92879; 800/347-1010; www.msracing.com
Goggle Case
$20
Wheely Case
$110
Tool Case
$35
Works Showa Suspension
Hey, Mr. Motocrosser, think you’ve got what it takes to get on the podium? Pro Circuit’s Works Showa suspension may help your cause. Sold starting-gate-ready with the correct springs and valving for your weight and riding style, both 49mm fork (titaniumnitride-coated sliders, sealed and pressurized hard-chrome cartridges) and shock (oversized body and shaft, highand lowspeed compressionand rebound-damping circuits) offer a full complement of external adjustments. Suggested retail price for the pair is $4890. Handlebars, triple-clamps and axle not included.
Pro Circuit, 2771 Wardlow Rd., Corona, CA 92882; 909/738-8050; www.procircuit.com
Tongue Twister Trailer
Ride in, ride out? For those folks too feeble to back bikes out of a trailer, Tongue Twister offers a swiveling, dual-door design. Once the patent-pending tongue is pivoted out of the way via either electrical, hydraulic or manual actuation, locking doors lowered and wheel chocks removed, motorcycles may be ridden through the trailer. All without uncoupling the trailer from the tow vehicle! Prices start at $5200.
Tongue Twister, 140 W. Highway 50, Mascotte, FL 34753; 877/925-8265; www.tonguetwister.net
Motorsport Products X-Stand
Under-engine work stands make cleaning and servicing your dirtbike a breeze, but they also take up valuable floor space when not in use. Not so the collapsible X-Stand, which folds flat for easy wall or truck-bed storage. Made from aluminum and standing 17 inches tall, the patent-pending design has a heavy-duty rubber pad held in place with glue and 16 recessed rivets. A central drain hole enables trouble-free fluid flushes. Get yours in one of four anodized colors-semi-chrome, black, red or blue-for $95. A 3-quart drain tub is included.
Motorsport Products, P.O. Box 715, Atwood, CA 92811-0715; 800/344-9745; www.motorsportproducts.com
Ducati Corse Controller II
Into motorcycle video games, but just can’t come to grips with unrealistic keyboard/joystick controls? Ducati Corse to the rescue! A bike-like handlebar with brake and clutch levers on its desktop Controller II make believing you’re Ben Bostrom-or Ben’s factory Ducati teammate and reigning World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss, if you prefer-more believable. Both PlayStation2 and PC-compatible, it leans up to 60 degrees, is auto-centering, can be configured for individual preferences and has a built-in engine-vibration effect. Buy it from the company’s website for $61.
Ducati North America, 237 W. Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444; 973/839-2600; www.ducati.com
Master Lock Python
Lock it or lose it! Master Lock has created a more flexible approach to motorcycle security: the Python. Snugged tightly around frame rails, wheels or helmets, and held in place with a rekeyable wafer-type cylinder lock, the vinyl-coated, braided-steel cable makes it tough for thieves to pinch your bike and gear. Available in several lengths, the 6-foot Python retails for $30.
Master Lock Co., 2600 N. 32nd St., Milwaukee, WI53210; 414/444-2800; www.masterlock.com
Givi E41 Keyless Cases
As if a gear-gulping 41 liters of storage capacity weren’t enough to satisfy your motorcycle travel needs, Givi’s new E4l series luggage also features keyless combination-type entry, plus separate top and side openings. Neat idea, especially when you only need your spare gloves or shave kit. Per pair pricing is $461 for matte finish, $531 for painted lids. Cost for mounting hardware ranges from $120 to $270.
Givi USA, Inc., 805 Pressley Rd. #101, Charlotte, NC 28217; 877/679-4484; www.giviusa.com
CW SPOTLIGHT
Beringer Aerotec 4-D Quad Brakes
JUST AS PIE-PLATE FRONT brakes become a sportbike staple, Beringer pulls the wraps off its Aerotec 4-D Quadruple system. Five years in the making, the 230mm fourrotor design weighs 25 percent less than conventional 320mm twin-disc setups, resulting in three times less gyroscopic inertia. Hence, the French brake-maker’s
claim of quicker steering response and improved acceleration. Four floating castiron rotors, two machinedaluminum four-piston calipers and sintered-metal pads for your late-model repli-racer will set you back $1650. Add a matching Aerotec radial master cylinder for $550.
Frog Specialties Motorcycle Accessories, 4050 Spencer St. #/, Torrance, CA 90503; 310/370-9856; www.frogspeciaties.com
