New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Sedici Misano Jacket and Pant
Ciao bella! Cycle Gear's new Italy-inspired Sedici apparel line includes the matching two-piece full-grain-leather Misano jacket ($199.99) and pants ($149.99). Like its one-piece, racetrack ready (including knee pucks!) counterpart, the Misano is tailored to accentuate a woman's natural curves. Choose from two color combinations-black/silver/black or white/ black/silver in U.S. sizes 4-14. A full range of men's styles are also offered. All Sedici products come with a lifetime materials, manufacturing and performance guarantee. Cycle Gear, 4705 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510; 800/292-5343; www.cyclegear.com
Envicoat Protective Coating
Protect your motorcycle's fancy paint and other expensive finishes with Envicoat (2 ounces, $12.95; 8 ounces, $34.95). Claimed to be an all-in-one coating, protectant, sealant and wax, Envicoat's electrically neutral, friction-reducing makeup is further said to help shed brake dust, moisture and road grimeyour bike stays cleaner longer. Simply apply with a microfiber towel, let sit for 3 minutes and buff off any r~m2ininr1 h~7P JFlint Products, Co~, 68805 Perez Rd. #F-42, Cathedral City, CA 92234; 760/770-3014; www.jflintproducts.com
Harley-Davidson Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat
.~. Up on-bike comfort with a Harley-Davidson Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat ($499.95). Riders benefit from a fabric suspension system integrated into the pan that acts like a sling to prevent bottoming out. A "springboard-style" system prevents hits from reaching passengers. For cooler climates, a heating coil-equipped version of the same vinyl-covered saddle is available for $899.95. Both versions fit 2009-later H-D Touring and Trike models. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208; 414/343-4056; www.harley-davidson.com
Ron Wood Racing Can-Am Spyder Slip-On Exhaust
Ron Wood Racing has been hot-rodding Rotax engines as well as designing and manufacturing exhaust systems for more than three decades. The round-section slip-on muffler ($575 or $620 with Super Flo Spark Arrestor endcap) for the three-wheel Can-Am Spyder features a reverse-tapered cone inside a one-piece megaphone with a baked-on black-satin ceramic coating. A 9.5-pound weight loss, increased low-end power, excellent midrange and a top-end gain of 8.5 horsepower are claimed. Ron Wood Racing, 930 W. 16th St. #B-2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; 949/645-0393; www.rotax.net
RS Taichi Intention Mesh EL Jacket
Blending innovation with light weight, breathable mesh ny lon/polyester construction, the RS Taichi Intention Mesh EL jacket ($209.95; M-XXL) features a 12 x 2-inch, AA-battery-operated electroluminescent back panel and a snap-in, sixlayer honeycomb Chest Protector System. Removable CE-approved armor is fitted at the shoulders and elbows, and vented foam padding protects the wearer's spine. Snap adjusters at the biceps, forearms and waist provide a tailored fit. A belt-loop connection tab keeps the jacket from riding up. The EL is available in black/gun metal, red/white or silver/black. Moto Liberty, 11441 N. Stemmons Fwy. #201, Dallas, TX 75229; 800/214-7223; www.motoliberty.com
Weise Ventoux Boots
Exploring the Earth doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Designed to handle the unpredictable conditions that any two-wheel journey can bring, the Weise Ventoux boots ($139.99, European sizes 40-47) are an ideal addition to any adventure-touring rider's kit. Named after the famous mountain stage of the Tour de France, the waterproof Ventoux boots boast full-grain leather construction and flex panels at the front and rear of the ankle for easy movement both on and off the bike. Fowlers Distribution, Inc., 41 Stevens St., Bldg. 11, 2nd floor, Waterbury, CT 06704; 203/597-8686; www.weise-clothing.co.uk
Bel.Ray Lubricants
No matter what brand or type of motorcycle you ride, Bel-Ray has all of the cleaners, fluids, greases and lubricants you need to keep it running smoothly for years to come. EXS Synthetic Ester 41 Engine Oil, for example, is available in 5w40, 10w40, 15w50 and 15w50 weights in 1and 4-liter sizes and certified for extended change intervals in both airand liquid-cooled - engines. Then, there's Waterproof Grease, Blue Tac Chain Lube, Fiber Filter Oil, Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid, 6 In 1 All Purpose Lubricant, High Performance Fork Oil, Moto Chill Racing Coolant... Prices start at $6.79. Bel-Ray, P0. Box 526, Farmingdale, NJ 07727; 732/938-2421; www.belray.com
