New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Machineart GSM Concept
Those crafty designers at Machineart are at it again, this time penning a new body kit for the BMW R1200GS that offers "a lighter, smaller and more agile-looking appearance while retaining the popular adventure model's toughness and versatility." Gone are the GS's chunky, exaggerated signature elements, replaced by components turned out utilizing the latest rapid-prototyping techniques. For-sale production parts include the X-Head cylinder guards ($189), MudSling rear inner fender ($159), Slipscreen windscreen ($129) and Fenda 19 front fender ($149).
MachineartMoto, 17 Slacktown Rd. #3, Frenchtown, NJ 08825; 908/996-7210; www.machineartmoto.com
Alpinestars City Collection
What to wear around town, in or out of the saddle? Alpinestars' City Collection is among dozens of new products that the Italian apparel-maker is launching for 2010. Textile jackets include the North Shore Tech Fleece ($160), Verona ($180), Kinetic Drystar ($300) and Quantum DNS ($330), plus, specifically designed for women, the Stella T-Lux (left; $250). Removable CE-approved BioArmor is fitted at the shoulders, elbows, back and chest. Unique to the collection: embroidered logos and micro-suede cutouts with stamped logos at the back of the collars.
Alpinestars USA, Inc., 2780 W. 237th St.,
Torrance, CA 90505; 310/891-0222; www.alpinestars.com
CW SPOTLIGHT
AutoMotoPhoto Rossi Stoner Laguna Pass Sequence
Sometimes in life you find yourself in the right place at the right time. This was the case last year for ace photographer Andrew Wheeler. He was fortunate to be standing near Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's famous Cork screw turn at the midpoint of the 2008
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix when Valentino Rossi dramatically passed Casey Stoner—in the dirt, no less! Wheeler captured the season-altering pass from start to finish, and the 12-photo sequence is now available for purchase, printed on Fuji crystal archive paper
with 35mm film edging and measuring 96 x 7 inches. Price is $175, plus ship ping and handling. Individual prints are also available.
AutoMotoPhoto; 831/539-3324; www.automotophoto.com
Sidi Tuono Rainsuit
Stay dry while riding in even the heaviest downpours while wearing the two-piece Tuono rainsuit ($70). Heavy-duty PVC construction and taped waterproof seams keep moisture out, while the perforated polyester liner enhances comfort. Additional features: an adjustable collar, expandable waist and ankle closures, internal document pocket, two waterproof outer pock ets and a carrying bag. Rain mittens are included.
Motonation, 1100 N. Magnolia Ave. #A, El Cajon, CA 92020; 619/401-4100; www.motonation.com
Puig Suzuki GSX-R1000 License Plate Support
Give the tailsection of your 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 the sleek look that it deserves with a Puig License Plate Support ($100). This aluminum bracket is laser-cut for a clean finish, painted black and adjustable for angle. LED license-plate lights are sold separately.
Motoplastic, S.A., Molino de la Sal 1, 08400 Granollers, Barcelona, Spain; www.puigusa.com
Eagle One Easi-Dri Car Wash
Think of the time you could save if you didn't have to dry your motorcycle after washing it. Safe on all chromed, painted and polished surfaces, Eagle One Easi-Dri Car Wash ($5.99) boasts a proprietary polymer that "sheets" water off gas tanks, fenders and other components, leaving those surfaces shiny and spot-free.
Eagle One, 3499 Blazer Pkwy., Lexington, KY 40509; 800/432-4531; www.eagleone.com
Benchmade H-D Mini-Hardtail Knife
Benchmade makes more than a dozen folding knives for Harley-Davidson, including the Mini Hardtail (#13150-1; $90). Measuring 3¼ inches in length, the locking, tool-steel, clip-point blade opens manually and has ambidextrous thumb studs near the pivot. Molded handle inserts provide a natural grip. Claimed weight is 2.5 ounces.
Benchmade Knife Co., 300 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045; 800/800-7427; www.benchmade.com
