Attack Performance
Attack Performance
NEW IDEAS
Sportbike Components
To finish up front, you first have to finish. That’s why Attack Performance has engineered its clip-on handlebars, adjustable-offset tripleclamps, foot controls, rearstand lift mounts and fiberglass bodywork to withstand high-speed, end-over-end racetrack tumbles. The cleated footpegs, for example, are designed to snap off at their midpoint, far away from the 7075 T6 aluminum-alloy mounting brackets, leaving solid purchase for the rider’s boots. Machined from-aluminum-billet handlebar clamps feature clamshell-style fixtures, easing installation and removal. Race bodywork is hand-laminated using multiple layers of lightweight, woven fiberglass and aircraft-grade epoxy resin for a high strength-to-weight ratio and simple repairs. MSRP for a complete rearstand lift mount kit for a 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R (shown) is $159.98.
Attack Performance, 5382 Commercial Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714/373-4100; www.attackperformance.com
Gorilla Cycle Alarm
Gorilla's latest motorcycle-specific alarm, model #8017 ($241.27), shares its compact size and many features— current, motion-tilt and two-stage shock sensors; fivetone, 120-decibel Piezo siren; direct-to-battery, two-wire installation; and LED warning light—with its predecessor, the still-available #8007 ($120.62). Difference being, the more expensive of the two units includes a two-way pager with a working range of up to a half-mile. So, regardless of where you are, indoors or out, you remain in constant contact with your prized machine.
Gorilla Automotive Products, 2011 E. 49th St., Los Angeles, CA 90058; 323/585-2852; www.gorillacyclealarm.com
Bilt Freeze-Out Thermal Accessories
Sure, the weather outside is frightfui, but you’ll be warm, dry and ready to ride in breathable, windproof Bilt Freeze-Out Thermal Wear: Long Sleeved Top ($49.99), Long John ($39.99), Zipped Jacket or Gilet ($79.99), Inner Gloves ($29.99) and Inner Socks ($19.99). Still chilled?
Add a Body Shield ($29.99), Neck Guard ($19.99) or, under your helmet, a Face Mask (($19.99) or full-coverage Balaclava ($24.99). Take that Old Man Winter! Sizes vary based on the product, with the brushed-fleece-lined jacket, gilet, top and bottom available in S-3XL. Gloves and socks come in S-XL, while the facemasks and neck guards are one size fits all.
Cycle Gear, 4705 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510; 800/747-5253; www.cyclegear.com
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GoldenWest Lubricants, Inc., 1937 Mount Vernon Ave., Pomona, CA 91768; 800/540-5823; www.prolong.com
Prolong Waterless
Wash & Shine
No time to drag out the garden hose and a bucket of suds to wash your dirty motorcycle? No problem. Available once again after a long absence, Prolong Water less Wash & Shine ($7.99, 17 ounces) has special lubricating agents that are said to remove bugs, road grime, tree sap and even bird droppings without scratching aluminum, chrome, paint, plastic or glass, leaving behind a smooth, shiny protective coating.
The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing
M elissa Holbrook Pierson, author of the The Perfect Vehicle, has written a new book: The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing: Long Distance Motorcycling’s Endless Road ($24.95). The story follows John Ryan, who combined his “natural lack of circadian rhythm, minimal need for sleep under duress and love of motorcycling" to complete a number of unprecedented recordsetting rides, including, most notably, one from the North Shore of Alaska to Key West, Florida, in just 86 hours and 31 minutes.
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 500 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10110; 212/354-5500; www.wwnorton.com
When It Pours Waterproof Sleeves
Necessity is the mother of invention, right? Martin Iwanowicz wanted to carry his pricey electronic gadgets on his motorcycle, but he didn’t want to risk losing important data and/or function to the ravages of inclement weather. So, he created When It Pours ($4.99 to $9.99), lightweight, packable, reusable and, most importantly, waterproof sleeves sized for smart phones, e-readers, tablets and laptop computers. The non-padded sleeves are coated to resist static electricity and chemicals. U
When It Pours, P.O. Box 712954, San Diego, CA, 92171; 888/405-7935; www.whenitpours.com
ProL2K Back Protector
orcefield, the British sports safety equipment company known for a wide variety of body armor, has introduced the ProL2K back protector, an evolution of its highly regarded ProL2. The “K” stands for Kevlar, which is now used in the protector’s construction for added strength and durability. There also are a few changes in the j/Z\ shape of the new protector and the materials used in certain parts of its fabrication. Key component of the ProL2K is NitrexEvo, a triangular shock-absorbing material that allows the protector to be soft, flexible and comfortable while providing a high level of impact protection; in the CE Level 2 test for motorcyclist’s protective clothing, the ProL2K exceeded the highest standards. Small ventilation holes in the impact-absorbing materials let the protector breathe well, and because NitrexEvo is a rubber-like material, the ProL2K suffers no loss of protective performance, even after multiple impacts. Available for $155 in S, M and L sizes.
Johnson Leather Corp., 1833 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109; 800/730-7722; www.johnsonleather.com
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