New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
AutoMotoPhoto Valentino Rossi Limited-Edition Helmet Print
Valentino Rossi and his brightly colored, Drudi Performance-designed AGV helmet are once again the target of CW Contributing Photographer Andrew Wheeler. Two years ago at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, a print of Wheeler’s original “Helmet” image—signed on-the-spot by the then-soon-to-be nine-time world champion—sold at auction for $8500, with all proceeds going to Riders For Health. When Rossi moved from Yamaha to Ducati this season, Wheeler set out to shoot a similar, though not identical, photo. The opportunity finally presented itself this past May at the Grand Prix of Portugal. Wheeler has produced 46 signed and numbered 24 x 18 giclée prints—stretched and mounted on canvas, ready to hang—for $550 each.
AutoMotoPhoto; 831/539-3324; printsales@automotophoto.com; www.automotophoto.com/vr46_2011/
Pro Circuit Ti-4R Exhaust System
Pro Circuit’s flagship closed-course exhaust system, the Ti-4R ($999.95), is now available for KTM 250, 350 and 450cc SX-F motocrossers. This three-piece titanium design features an RC-4 resonance chamber to reduce noise emissions and meets the AMA Pro Racing sound cap of 94 decibels. Also available: The likewise-race-only T-4R ($779.95), with its stainless-steel header pipe, and the off-road-approved T-4 ($779.95), which comes with a removable USFS-approved spark arrestor and race muffler tip.
Pro Circuit Racing International, 2771 Wardlow Rd., Corona, CA 92882; 951/738-8050; www.procircuit.com
Works Connection Midnight Black Billet Parts
Works Connection’s line of anodized billet aluminum motorcycle products—Elite Perches, Engine Plugs, Axle Blocks, Engine Oil Dipsticks, Rotating Bar Clamps, Front and Rear Brake Caps, and Oil Filler Caps—are now available with a rich-looking Midnight Black option that complements their CNC-machined finish. All of Works Connection’s products are manufactured in the USA. Prices for the aforementioned components start at $24.95.
Works Connection, Inc., 6451 Capitol Ave., Diamond Springs, CA 95619; 800/349-1475; www.worksconnection.com
Troy Lee Designs Grand Prix Air “Beast” Riding Gear
Troy Lee Designs chose the AMA Supercross finale in Las Vegas this past May to debut its 2012 Grand Prix Air “Beast” gear line. Now, you, too, can dress like TLD Lucas Oils Honda riders Cole Seely and Travis Baker. The nine-panel “micro-mesh” athletic-fit GP Air jersey ($46, S-XXL) is designed to keep you cool in the steamiest riding conditions, while the Lycra-lined, doubleand triple-stitched, 600-denier polyester GP Air pants ($138, even waist sizes 28-40) feature leather at the knees for enhanced grip and protection from hot exhaust pipes. Coming soon: the SE3 “Beast” helmet.
Troy Lee Designs, 155 E. Rincon St., Corona, CA 92879; 800/2396566; www.troyleedesigns.com
Elbowz Racing Jersey and Bib Shorts
Factory Yamaha MotoGP rider Ben Spies spends a lot of time on two wheels. Earlier this year, the three-time AMA Superbike and 2009 World Superbike champion started his own professional cycling team, Elbowz Racing. Among the sponsors are Yamaha GYTR and Alpinestars, both of which feature prominently on the now-available-to-the-public, three-pocket, full-zip Velocity jersey ($89.99 XS-XL) and 260-gram Lycra Velocity bib shorts with their multi-density chamois ($119.99, XS-XL). Both pieces are manufactured for the team by Hincapie Sportswear.
Elbowz Racing; elbowzracing@gmail.com; www.benspies.com
DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser for Chains & Sprockets
Remove dirt, grease, road grime and even wax from your motorcycle’s chain and sprockets with DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser for Chain & Sprockets ($6.99 for 10-ounce can; $8.99 for 14-ounce can). This biodegradable, virtually odor-free, no-rinsing-necessary aerosol is said to be safe for use on all sealed drive chains, including O-, Xand Z-ring designs. Also available: DuPont Teflon Chain Saver, a no-fling, water-repellant, wax-based lubricant.
DuPont; 631/666-4186; www.performancelubricant.dupont.com
V.I.O. POV.HD Camera
Lights! Camera! Action! V.I.O. says its new 1080p HD camera ($599.95) is the “most flexible, rugged and easy-to-use point-of-view HD video system available.” Hardware is adventure-touring serious: The dust-, shock-and waterproof recording unit with its 2 x 1¼-inch, liquid-crystal color display fits in a jacket pocket, tankbag or fairing cubby. Power is supplied by four AA batteries, and startup takes just a few seconds. Not much bigger than your thumb, the camera has a six-element glass lens that captures a broad, 142-degree view in full 1080p, 30-frames-per-second mode (95 degrees in slow-motion 720p 60 fps). Strap the wireless remote to your handlebar or wrist to record or “tag” scenes on-the-go. A 4GB SDHC card is included—memory is expandable to 32GB—and files are easily downloaded to both PCs and Macs via the supplied USB cable. Goggle and helmet mounts are included with the camera; RAM bike mounts can be purchased separately.
V.I.O., Inc., 100 N. Front St., Marquette, Ml 49855; 888/579-2267; www.vio-pov.com
Innovative Metal Technology Jac-Knife Floorboards
Stretch out and relax! Innovative Metal Technology’s Jac-Knife Floorboards ($499-560) incorporate fold-out Highway Pegs that position your boots to the outsides of the CNC-machined-from-6061-T6-aluminum boards for even greater comfort. The spring-loaded, ball-detent pegs hide under the boards when not in use. Built-in Kicker Pegs let you swing the Highway Pegs out with your boot heels while rolling down the road.
Innovative Metal Technology, LLC, 1819 Yolande Ave., Lincoln, NE 68521; 402/474-7121; www.imtnebraska.com
