New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
El Bruto Big Bore V-Twin
There are bores, then there are big bores, and we’re not talking about your I.T. guy at the company Christmas party. Nope, these 4.25-inch bores are surrounded by El Bruto’s Evo-style, 127-cubic-inch V-Twin. For you metric-types, that is some serious cc’age, like 2081. The $5945 Big Bore pounds out a claimed 140 horsepower, with a thumping 140 foot-pounds of torque—enough to make even a computer geek the fastest cruiser rider on the block.
Jireh Cycles, 10 Main St., Festus, MO 63028; 877/681 -0448; www.ultimaproducts.com
Moose Racing Expedition Gearbag
Going places? The $120 Expedition is a bag you can bank on. Produced from heavy-duty PVC-coated nylon and featuring molded-foam end and sidepanels for added support, this multi-compartment carryall measures a whopping 34x16x20 inches. Thank goodness for the retractable handle and heavy-duty wheels!
Moose Racing, 3501 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, Wl 53547; 608/758-1111; www.mooseracing.com
Olympia Ventura Jacket
Hey, it’s a busy world and we all have to multi-task, right? That’s the thinking behind the Olympia Moto Sports Ventura, basically two jackets in one. Constructed from a combination of smooth and buffed cowhide, the main jacket (sizes S-XXL) has Scotchlite reflective piping, CE-approved “Retroflex” composite armor at the shoulders and elbows, and a foam back protector. For warm-weather rides, perforated panels let air flow in; when its gets nippy, zip in the flight jacket-style liner, which features a wind-and water-resistant nylon shell, quilted insulation, four storage pockets and works well as casual wear off the bike. That’s a lot of function for $369.
Olympia Moto Sports, 10 Bridge Ln., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 866/473-4327; www.olympiamotosports.com
Tour Master Winter Elite Gloves
When it comes to bad-weather riding, the only thing worse than a wet crotch is frozen hands. You’re on your own with the doused dinkle, but here’s a suggestion for the latter malady: Tour Master’s new Winter Elites, full-featured gloves constructed of goatskin and sheepskin leather, with 3M Thinsulate insulation, a waterproof, breathable HiPora barrier and a soft Bemberg lining. Other inclement accoutrements include a thumb-mounted shield wipe and built-in “polar” mittens that stow in the gauntlet’s zippered compartment. Black only, in men’s sizes XS-XXL and women’s S-L, for $90.
Tour Master, 26855 Malibu Hills Rd., Calabasas Hills, CA 91301; 800/455-2552; www.tourmaster.com
Race Tech Motard Suspension Kit
Race Tech has all the hardware necessary to prep your Honda, KTM or Yamaha four-stroke motocrosser’s suspension for the rigors of supermotard racing. Installed in-house by qualified technicians, the $1057 kit includes Gold Valves, springs, lowering spacers, oil and labor. Turn-around time is 7-10 days.
Race Tech, Inc., 1501 Pomona Rd., Corona, CA 92880; 909/279-6655; www.racetech.com
Kelty Source Reservoir
What's not to like about the Source reservoir, which is standard equipment in all Kelty hydration packs? To begin with, the water-filter-compatible filler cap locks with a 180-degree. single-handed turn. Then there's the EZ Fill Handle, which allows complete fill-ups without the spillage that can occur with other, less user-friendly reservoirs. What's more, the PVCand polyurethane-free polyethylene design neither develops nor transmits the taste of plastic, or that of the liquid stored in the reservoir. Best of all, the Source, available in 1.5($18), 2($20) and 3-liter ($25) capacities, doesn't require between-use scrubbings; just rinse and go.
Kelty, 6235 Lookout Rd., Boulder, CO 80301; 800/423-2320; www.kelty.com
