New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Byer of Maine Traveller Hammock
C’mon, admit it: You’ve considered pulling off the highway, parking your bike and kicking back for a short snooze. Hey, who hasn’t—especially after ingesting a jumbo lunch?! With the $20 Traveller Hammock, however, you needn’t search out a rock on which to rest your noggin’. Just clip the 10-ounce nylon bundle to a couple of trees or stout fence posts with the accessory SmartRopes, and grab some shut-eye. Max load is 250 pounds. Byer of Maine, 74 Mill St., Orono, ME 04473; 800/338-0580; www. byerofmaine. com
Craft Underwear
You needn’t be a member of cycling’s Pro peloton to appreciate Craft’s layering system. In fact, under a jacket or leathers, the Scandinavian apparel-maker’s flat-lock-seam, perspiration-wicking undergarments up the comfort quotient and extend the riding season. The stretch zip Shift pullover ($90), zip-mock Pro ($50) and wind-proof S3 crewneck ($60) shown here are but a small sampling of the company’s product line, which also includes a range of felted wool socks. Craft USA, 3 Beringer Way, Marblehead, MA 01945; 781/631-9544; www.craft-usa.com
Moose Expedition Gear
The ultimate dual-purpose and adventure-riding kit? Waterproof-and-breathable Expedition Gear. Loaded with oversized, zippered cargo pockets, the machine-washable pairing is packed with features, including zip-off sleeves and a drink system port under the front storm flap. Sizes? M-XXXXL for the $160 jacket; 32-50 for the $100 pants. Colors? Navy or “Stealth.” Lemans, Moose Racing Di-vision, 3501 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, WI53547; 608/758-1111; www.mooseracing.com
Ducati Corse Watch
Hey man, got the time? You will when wearing the One ($352). Made by Breil, official timekeeper of the World Superbike Championship and sponsor of the Ducati Corse race team, the stainless-steel chronograph features luminescent hands on a black face, the date, and 60-second, 60-minute and 24-hour stop counters. Rubber or stainless-steel bracelet, it’s your choice. Ducati North America, 10443 Bandley Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014; 408/253-0499; www.ducatiusa.com
Thunder Page RPG-600
Can your Harley-Davidson page you? It can if it’s equipped with a Thunder Page RPG-600. Designed to plug directly into the factory security system on late-model Big Twins, the $199 RPG600 uses a standard alphanumeric pager to monitor the alarm’s operation and display codes for arming, disarming and trigger modes. What if you own more than one motorcycle? A multiple codelearning feature lets you track as many as three motorcycles with a single beeper. A compact sixtone siren is optional. Aritronix Ltd., 14435 N. Scottsdale Rd. #500, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; 800/428-0440; www.barleysecurity.com
3rd Hand Stand
"If I just had another hand...” Re-installing your sportbike’s rear wheel no longer needs to be an exercise in frustration. Developed for use with conventional swingarm-type rear stands, the powdercoated 3rd Hand Stand ($129) holds the wheel securely in place while you align spacers, brake caliper hanger and chainadjuster blocks, and knock in the axle. Heightadjustable via two quick-release pins, the lightweight aluminum design accommodates tires up to 190mm wide. 3rd Hand Stand, P.O. Box 1306, Estero, FL 33928; 866/274-8646; www.3rdhandstand.com
Shoei X-Eleven
HOW TO TOP THE X-SPII, SHOEI'S BEST FULL-FACE HELMET? HIT THE wind tunnel, create a lighter, more aerodynamic shape with a wider, periphery-enhancing faceshield and venting that—hang on to your chinstraps, folks—actually works. With the X-Eleven, Shoei has cut wind noise, and done away with buffeting and undue backpressure. The new shell features proprietary organic Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi-Fiber construction—lighter and stronger than carbon-fiber—and no fewer than four intake and five exhaust vents, the drag-and-lift-lowering back-of-helmet stabilizer among them. Shield swapping remains exceedingly simple, with the 4mm-wider CX-1V using the same tool-less, quick-release baseplate as its predecessor. Moving inside, the comfy 3-D Fit System interior is removable and machine-washable. Sold in three plain ($560), four metallic ($572) and three racer-replica ($660) paint schemes in sizes XXS to XXL, the X-Eleven comes with a removable breath guard, chin curtain and five-year warranty. Shoei Safety Helmet Corp., 3002 Dow Ave. #128, Tustin, CA 92780; 714/730 0941; www.shoei-helmets.com
