New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Ducati Performance Products
Want to accessorize your Ducati, or your favorite Ducatista? Then look no farther than Ducati Performance. The Italian manufacturer's accessories division offers catalogs tailored to each of Ducati's five model families, with everything from casual wear to roadracing gear, cosmetic accessories to high-performance parts.
Ducati North America, 10443 Bandley Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014; 408/253-0499; www.ducati.com
eGrip Hand Grips
Motorcyclists occasionally experience hand and forearm discomfort as a result of gripping the throttle too tightly for long periods of time. Medical doctor-designed, ribbed eGrips offer a "flatter" top surface, which puts less pressure on the ulnar nerve and allows the rider to open his or her fingers while still controlling throttle pressure. Voila! No more pain. Sold in pairs for $40. Add $10 for chrome version.
Custom Chrome, Inc., 16100 Jacqueline Ct., Morgan I-fill, CA 95037; 800/729-3332; www.customchrome.com
Dowco Rally Pack Tank Bag and Tail Bag
Dowco's ever-expanding Rally Pack Deluxe Series of universal luggage now includes a Tank Bag (expandable, sewn-in magnets and rain hood, molded-plastic carrying handle), and a Tail Bag (quick-release buckles, protective neoprene pad, space for a full-face helmet). Costing $80 each, they're available in black with contrasting color striping to match the latest sportbikes.
Dowco, Inc., 4230 Clipper Dr., Manitowoc, WI 54220; 800/558-7755; www.dowcoinc.com
MotoLean Sportbike Armrest
Resting your left forearm atop the gas tank of your Gixxer or Ninja or R1 may look cool, but it can lead to scratches in the paint from watches and zippers. MotoLean has the cure. The $35 Sportbike Armrest is lightweight, ergonomically designed and installs in seconds.
MotoLean, P0. Box 526, Lakeland, FL 33802; 336/5160080; www.motolean.com
Bob's BMW Heritage Collection T-shirts
So, the holiday season is almost here and you've got no clue what to buy the rabid Beemophile in your household? Bob's BMW to the rescue with its new Heritage Collection T-shirts, imprinted with vintage images taken from the BMW archives. Available in eight different designs, sized S-XXL, the shirts retail for $18. Or chose from another of Bob's many T-shirt lines. Our favorite: "If God doesn't ride a BMW, then why is the sky Blue and White?"
Bob's BMW Motorcycles, 10720 Guilford Rd., Jessup, MD 20794-9385; 301/497-8949, www.bobsbmw.com
Moto-Maps
Now there's no excuse for getting lost, as long as you're traveling in New England, that is. MotoMaps Pocket Editions are printed on removable, 3.5 x 6inch, heavy laminated stock. Each booklet contains seven color-coded one-day rides with turn-by-turn directions and points of interest. Order Connecticut/Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Vermont for $10 each, or purchase all five for $43.
Moto-Maps, P.O. Box 1644, Merrimack, NH 03054; 617/5100458; www.moto-maps.com
Shark Helmet Coin Bank
There's no easier way to save for a new Shark off-road or street helmet than with a $40 Shark coin bank. Deposit your spare change in a 7-inch-tall ceramic Olivier Jacque (shown), Carl Fogarty, Chris Walker or David Vuillemin replica lid and in no time at all, you will have the $150-730 necessary to purchase a real Shark helmet.
Kimpex, Inc., 100 Walnut St., Champlain, NY 12919; 800/777-7073; www.kimpex.com
Eagle One Bucket-Free Car Wash
Say goodbye to your grungy old wash pail. Now all you need to clean your bike is a sponge, a hose and Eagle One Bucket-Free Car Wash. Simply wet your bike, sparingly spray Bucket-Free Wash on all plastic, metal, rubber and vinyl surfaces, wet sponge and wash, frequently rinsing the sponge with clean water. Claimed to eliminate water spots and not strip away wax, the highly concentrated formula really does reduce wash time, thus leaving more time for really important things-like riding! Available at most auto-parts stores, a 25-ounce bottle retails for $5.
Eagle One, 3499 Blazer Pkwy., Lexington, KY 40509; 800/432-4531; www.eagleone.com
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