New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Shift Faction Riding Gear
Separate yourself from the rest of the pack crowding the starting gate by gearing up in Shift’s new-for-2007 Faction line. Faderesistant, polyester diamondweave jerseys (S-XL sizes; $50), articulated X-Stretch pants (even waist sizes 28-38; $ 150) and breathable Clarino-palm gloves (S-XXL sizes; $33) are available in Black, Blue Camo, 24K, Red Camo or Agent Orange.
Shift, 18400 Sutter Blvd.,
Morgan Hill, CA 95037; 888/744-3848; www.shiftracing.com
SnapLock RaceDeck
Forget your bike, pimp your garage! SnapLock’s rugged, modular RaceDeck flooring system is available in a dizzying array of colors and surface styles, including Diamond, CircleTrac, Free-Flow, Fast Deck, TuffShield, RaceDeck Pro and RaceDeck XL. The highimpact co-polymer squares snap together quickly and easily, and are impervious to chemicals and petroleum products. Persquare-foot pricing starts at $3.49.
SnapLock Industries, Inc., 2330 W. Cali for nia Ave., Salt Lake City, UT 84104; 800/457-0174; www.racedeck.com
McCuft
have trouble topping off your bike’s gas tank at the filling station without dribbling fuel all over the paint, you need a McCuff ($20). The patented molded-rubber sleeve slips over the business end of any pump nozzle (including those fitted with vapor-recovery boots) for a leak-free filler connection. A small waterproof polyester carrying case is included.
McCuff Industries, Inc., 269 S.
Beverly Dr. #423, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310/289-2303; www.mccuff.com
Advanced Performance Accessories Containment Systems
Oatch coolant, fuel or oil with an APA Containment System. Approved for competition use in AMA Pro Racing-sanctioned events, the lightweight, crush-proof, 150cc plastic tanks come with aluminum mounting brackets and feature the company’s E-Z drain system. Vent tubing is available in seven colors. Prices start at $50.
Advanced Performance Accessories, 520 Kannapolis Pkwy., Concord, NC 28027; 704/340-7958; www.advancedperformanceaccessories.com
Arai Vector and VX-Pro3
A helmet for all occasions? Make it two. Arai has introduced two new noggin protectors for 2007: the street-going Vector and the off-road-ready VX-Pro3. Replacement for the Astral-X, the Vector ($408$521) takes the less-is-more approach, doing without some of the bells and whistles found on the company’s top-of-the-line designs to permit lower pricing. The VX-Pro3 ($474-$588) gets a repositioned chinbar, an Emergency-Release Cheek Pad system and top-of-lid diffuser ventilation. Both helmets are DOT/Snell-approved and come with Arai’s 5-year limited warranty.
Arai Helmet Americas, Inc., P.O. Box 9485, Daytona Beach, FL 32120; www.araiamericas.com
OnGuard Mastiff 5019
Lock it and leave it-your motorcycle, that is. OnGuard’s Mastiff 5019 ($90) combines an X4 Power Quattro Bolt-equipped U-Lock with a 44-inch hardened-steel chain sheathed in a water-resistant cover. The four-bolt locking mechanism offers unparalleled “pull resistance” and protection from brute-force theft attempts. A laser-cut Micro-Light key features a small, built-in light with a highly focused beam to make locating the keyhole easy in the dark.
OnGuard Locks USA, 8 Spring Brook Rd., Foxborough, MA 02035; 800/213-4561 ; www.onguardlock.com
Marsee Tank Bags
As far as Rex Marsee is concerned, it’s in the bag. Marsee has released his all-new line of tank bags, and there’s a size and style to fit just about any bike. The bags are hard-molded from fabric-covered, water-resistant EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) in 15-, 10-, 6and 1.5-liter sizes, with a choice of magnetic or strap-mount attachment. Marsee also has provisions for mounting the 1.5-liter magnetic bag on plastic gas tanks, using separate magnets glued to the underside of the plastic! The two larger bags feature a unique injection-molded flip-up clear cover atop an accessory tray built into the lid for superb map visibility and quick-access storage of small items. Two egress ports allow routing of wiring
for electronic equipment, and all bags
have a bright silver lining that makes it easier to find smaller items in low-light conditions. The zip-off base on the three larger bags includes a clear vinyl pocket for separate map and document storage, and those three are available with Corona twist-off gas-cap mounts. The line even includes a 4-liter bag with a molded-in tunnel to bridge the gas-tank console on many Harley-Davidson models. Prices range from $165 to $55. Coronamount models run about $115-$ 130 more.
Marsee Products, 651 Niles Ferry Rd., Madisonville, TN 37354; 800/293-2400; www.marseeproducts.com
Otterbox Rugged Laptop Carrying Case
Turning your motorcycle into a mobile office is easy with an Otterbox Laptop Carrying Case ($170). Simply drop-er, place-any PC with a screen up to 15 inches wide into the 16.3 x 14.5inch case, lock the lid and your precious files are protected from dirt, moisture and shock.
Otterbox, 1 Old Town Square #303, Fort Collins, CO 80524; 888/695-8820; www.otterbox.com
Respro Hi-Viz Hump
If your backpack blocks the reflective piping on your riding jacket, you’re a candidate for a Respro Hi-Viz Hump. Designed to fit over packs ranging in size from 25-40 liters, the strap-down Hump is available in five styles: Plain ($38), Duo Tone ($43), Waterproof ($57), P15 Black Phosphor ($99) or P15 Flo Yellow Phosphor ($99). The latter two are equipped with battery powered light strips that, depending on your personal preference. either flash intermittently or emit a constant-and equally eye-catching-glow.
Street & Competition, 1173 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180; 800/326-5487; www.streetand competition.com
