New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Trikstand
If your dirtbike didn’t come with a sidestand, you need a $150 Trikstand. The lightweight billet-aluminum design will keep your late-model Honda, Kawasaki or Suzuki (more applications to come) upright in the toughest terrain. When you’re ready to ride, simply shove the stand inside the rear axle and out of harm’s way. Fits 18or 19-inch wheels with axles that have a ¾-inch internal diameter.
QTM, 1144 N. Armando St., Anaheim, CA 92806; 714/575-5005; www.trikstand.com
Brazimoto Rapido Gloves
Brazimoto designed the $68 Rapidos for scooter use, but these retro-style deerhide gloves shouldn’t be limited only to feet-forward machines. Highlights include suede thumb-abrasion guards and velcro wrist closures. Choose from red/gold, green/gold or black/cream in XS-XXL sizes.
Brazimoto, 25108-B Marguerite Pkwy. #184, ppp Mission Viejo, CA 92692; 949/916-8835; www.brazimoto.com
Powerlet Socket Kits
Powering your on-bike electronic accessories is a snap with a Powerlet 12-volt multi-fit socket kit. The singleor dual-plug kits are designed to fit cleanly in a fairing or side panel ($38), or mount to a passenger footpeg bracket ($50), and feature fused leads that attach directly to the battery. Adapter and power cables, plus a selection of accessories, are also available.
Powerlet, 5520 Chicago Rd., Warren, Ml 48092; 877/752-7835; www.powerlet.net
Duke Video 2005 Official Reviews
Can’t get enough of MotoGP? Want to re-live Valentino Rossi’s record-breaking, championship-winning season? Now you can with the 2005 MotoGP Official Review. Round out your collection with the 2005 World Super-bike Official Review and the 2005 Isle of Man TT Official Review. Each DVD sells for $35. In "
Duke International, 1390 Airport Rd., Greensboro, GA 30642; www.dukevideousa.com
Nichols Manufacturing Ducati Triple-Clamp
Ducatis beg for trick bits. The latest from marque specialist Nichols Manufacturing is this lovely, 6061-T6 aluminum upper triple-clamp to fit all 916/996/998s, plus the 748. Stronger than stock, the black-anodized or natural-finish piece features stainless hardware with double fork-tube pinch bolts and retails for $200.
Nichols Manufacturing, 913 Hanson Ct., Milpitas, CA 95035; 408/945-0911; www.nichols mfg.com
Powers Stuntworx Crash Cages
If stuntin’ is your thing, your sportbike needs all the protection you can afford. Powers Stuntworx Crash Cages follow the contours of the stock bodywork, are manufactured from heavy-duty steel tubing to withstand end-over-end tumbles, and are available with a black, blue or red powdercoat finish. Suggested retail price is $300, which includes mounting instructions, hardware and end caps.
Lockhart Phillips USA, 151 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672; 800/221-7291; www.lockhartphillipsusa.com
ColorZone Designs Custom Painting
Gone are the days of the boring brain bucket. Now, even entry-level helmets boast spectacular graphics and paint. Yet there are those of us who yearn for something more personal, something unique, a real eye-popper of a lid. But what if you can’t quite visualize your dream scheme or don’t know who to trust with your brand-new skull sack? Then do what we did: Lay a couple color preferences and a favorite design or shape on ColorZone Designs and let owner Matt Polosky work his magic. Want to get really radical? Have Polosky spray your helmet and bike. Single-color helmet-only prices start at $200. Costs escalate from there, depending on the extent of the design and airbrush work.
ColorZone Designs, 15102 Bolsa Chica Rd. #H, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714/892-9176; www.colorzonedesigns.com
