New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Harley-Davidson Radical Paint Sets
Holy Mother of rattlecans, look what’s cooking in a Wisconsin kitchen: 2005 Radical Paint Sets from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Built using direct replacement bodywork expertly hand-painted and finished with a limited-edition design, each set is numbered and marked with a miniature chrome Bar and Shield logo that identifies it as authentic. Only 50 to 200 of each set will be produced, available for a wide variety of models. Sold through H-D dealers, prices range from $1950 for the “Helix” for Sportsters, all the way to a $5245 Rally Rider for Road Glides.
Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, P.O. Box 653, Milwaukee, Wl 53201; 414/342-4680; www.harley-davidson.com
Marsee Compression Bag
Bulk be gone! Say goodbye to your old stuff sack, the $17 Marsee Compression Bag makes traveling easy, especially if you tend to overpack. Unzip the side opening, load up the nylon shell with your fleece, jeans, sweaters, underwear, etc. and cinch down the straps. Voila, overall length shrinks from 16 to 6 inches!
Marsee Products, P.O. Box 2588, Temecula, CA 92590; 800/293-2400; www.marseeproducts.com
Sidi Vertigo boot
Here's how to upset the apple cart in the boot biz: the $260 Sidi Vertigo (shown) and $375 Vertigo Corsa. The Italian boot-maker spent more than two years updating the Vertebra 2 and Vertebra Race, and these are the result. For improved fit, the patented back-of-boot Techno VR provides almost 2 inches of calf adjustment with the simple twist of a knob. No tools needed! (Corsa version adds a second Techno VR system across the top of the foot, plus a carbon-fiber shin plate, ceramic toe guard and a torsion-eliminating external ankle brace.) A multiple-density heel cup offers .1-inch of three-stage travel for improved impact absorption in case of a fall. The Lorica upper is lined with a Teflon-treated synthetic fabric that "pulls" moisture out of the boot to eliminate mold buildup. Also new, the sole features not one, but two compounds for beUer grip on and off the bike. Get `em in four colors—black, blue, red or white—in European sizes 40-48.
Motonation, 1100 N. Magnolia #A, El Cajon, CA 92020; 619/401-4100; www.motonation.com
Hyperplates aluminum clutch plates
Lighten up! Alleged to weigh 65 percent less than steel clutch plates, Hyperplates improve throttle response and acceleration, as well as dissipate heat more quickly, reducing fade. A special “dual” coating protects against premature wear. Complete kits for late-model sportbikes start at $78.
AB Performance, Inc., 2865 Winchester Dr., Elgin, IL 60123; 847/697-7300; www.hyperplates.com
Shoei TZR helmet
Comfort, protection and price are not mutually exclusive, at least not in the case of the Shoei TZR. New from the chinstrap up, the replacement for the popular TZ-1 features an aerodynamic, wind-tunnel-developed AIM+ shell, a two-piece Dual Liner Ventilation system, removable cheek pads (available in different thicknesses for a spot-on fit) and peripheral-vision-enhancing CX-1V faceshield. Offered in nine solid/metallic colors and three graphics schemes in sizes XXS-XXL, the TZR ranges in price from $290 to $396.
Shoei Safety Helmet Corp., 3002 Dow Ave. #128, Tustin, CA 92780; 714/730-0941 www.shoei-helmets.com
Ron Wood Racing YZ/WR450 Performance Parts
Do you need more “go” from your Yamaha YZ/WR450? Ron Wood Racing has developed a complete line of performance engine parts for the liquid-cooled Thumper. The $1868 Stage 2 kit includes a free-flowing air filter, an exhaust system, 13.1:1 piston, camshafts, titanium valve spring retainers, and base and head gaskets. For even more power, opt for oversize titanium valves, springs and bronze guides. All parts are also sold separately.
Ron Wood Racing Products, 755 W. 17th St. #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; 949/645-0393; www.rotax.net
ACN Machining Hand Guard Mounts
Handguards are great, but mounting them can be a hassle. Not anymore. ACN's clamps are precision-machined from 6061/T6 aluminum to fit standard and oversized bars. Available unfinished or anodized black, blue, red or gold they cost $39 to $50, depending on application.
ACN Machining & Welding, 5415 Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA 95132; 4081258-4772; www.acnmw.com
