New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Küryakyn Super Lizard Light Kit
Light up your local sportbike night with a Super Lizard Light Kit ($330). Each kit comes with six multiple-LED lights, a controller and all the wiring necessary to mount each light exactly where you want it. Simple peel-and-stick attach ment with plug-and-play wiring makes installation quick and easy. Also seen here: Transformer Grips ($90) and Mini Dagger Pegs ($70). American and metric cruiser applications are available, as well.
Küryakyn, P0. Box 339, Somerset, WI 54025; 866/277-9598; www.kuryakyn.com
Lucas Oil Indy Mile AMA Pro Flat Track National DVD Set
Relive all the race action from last year's Lucas Oil Indy Mile AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National at the Indi ana State Fairgrounds—includ ing complete, uncut footage of two-time AMA Grand National and three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts riding a replica of the Yamaha TZ750 on which he famously won the 1975 Indy Mile. The two-DVD set is priced at $20.
The Promotion Company/Family Events, 838 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; 317/236-6515; www.indymile.com
Barkbusters Storm Handguards
Is the forecast for your morning commute cool with a chance of rain? Naked bikes—BMW R1200R, Suzuki Bandit 1250, Triumph Scrambler, Yamaha FZ1 and many others—offer little in the way of weather protection. Storm handguards from Barkbusters will at least keep your digits out of Mother Nature's reach. They come in black ($100) or chrome ($150) and fit both 7/8-and 1-inch-diameter bars using either inner single-point or bar-end mounting.
Twisted Throttle LLC, 1080 Kingston Rd., Peace Dale, RI 02879; 401/2844200; www.twistedthrottle.com
Vance & Hines EPA Compliant Twin Slash Slip-On Mufflers
Sound, style and.. .federal compliance? You got it. Distinguished by its EPA stamping on the topside of each muffler, Vance & Hines EPA Compliant Twin Slash Slip-Ons ($680) feature full-coverage heat shields and sport the company's signature Twin Slash end treatment. The mufflers meet 50-state guidelines when used on stock 96-cubic-inch 2009 and later Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with stock 2-into-1-into-2 headers.
Vance & Hines, 13861 Rosecrans Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; 562/921-7461; www.vanceandhines.com
Works Connection Extended Coverage Skid Plate
Four-stroke motocross bikes aren't cheap. Protect the heart of your expensive investment—the engine—with a Works Connection Extended Coverage Skid Plate ($130). Manufactured from 6061 T-6 aluminum, the narrow-profile design features a unique Rubber Isolator Mounting System for 2009 and later models that allows the frame to flex as intended by the manufacturer. Pre-cut access to the drain plug eases engine oil changes.
Works Connection, Inc., 6451 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs, CA 95619; 800/3491475; www.worksconnection.com
Shinko 010 Apex Sport Radials
Sportbike enthusiasts now have another option when it comes to replacement tires. DOT-approved, the 010 Apex front is aramid-belted, while the rear uses zero-degree jointless steel-belt construction. Both models come in an "intermediate" compound and carry a "W" speed rating (168 mph). Suggested retail price for a 120/70-17 front is $110; a 180/55-17 rear goes for $180. Shinko tires are designed in Japan and manufactured in South Korea.
Shinko Tire USA, 601 E. Gowen Rd., Boise, ID 83716; 208/376-8400; www.shinkotireusa.com
Garmin zŪmo 220
Though smaller and less-expensive than its big brothers, the zŪmo 660 and satellite-radio-capable 665, the new zŪmo 220 still packs a serious punch. For instance, standard features for this color-touch-screen GPS include: lane assist, Where am I?, photo navigation and Bluetooth headset compatibility. Pre-loaded with City Navigator NT street maps, the 4.2 x 3.3 x 0.9-inch 220 ($600) is waterproof and comes with a universal motorcycle mount, plus a car mount and power cable. FM traffic alerts are optional. A microSD card expansion slot makes sharing routes and adding storage easy.
Garmin International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062; 913/3978200; www.garmin.com
Shock Doctor Power Dry Blower
Shock Doctor makes great gearbags with spacious central compartments and specialized pockets for safely stowing your stuff while traveling. A clever option available on some bags is the plug-in Power Dry Blower ($100), which directs "ionized, ozone-enhanced" air through the bag to dry and deodorize gear. Neat thing is, if you also opt for the Power Dry Dual Port Attachment ($20), you have a handy glove and boot dryer. We put the blower and attachment to the test following a recent ride in a bone-soaking rainstorm. Both boots and gloves came though the drying process with flying colors, the independent heat and ozone controls and three-hour, auto-off timer providing hitch-free performance. Want to get back on the road sooner? The Power Dry High-Output Blower with Base retails for $150.
Shock Doctor, 3300 Fernbrook Ln. N. #250, Minneapolis, MN; 800/233-6956; www.shockdoctor.com
