New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Joker Machine Café Racer Parts
Twinand four-cylinder Universal Japanese Motorcycles from the Seventies and early Eighties are all the rage these days. They’re simple to find, cheap to own and, thanks to Joker Machine, easy to turn into cool café racers. Machined billet bits for these bikes run the gamut, from case covers, headlight brackets, hand controls, triple-clamps (with a nifty built-in crossover manifold for dual-disc front brakes) to folding bar-end mirrors, rearset footpegs and ‘Joker”-themed gas-tank emblems. Prices start at $10.
Joker Machine, 1931 Yeager Ave., La Verne, CA 91750; 909/596-9690; www.jokermachine.com
Vemar Storm Helmet
A richly finished, luxuriously lined full-face Vemar helmet for less than what many people pay each month for cable television? Designed in Italy and manufactured in China to meet current DOT and ECE standards, the newfor-2012 Storm ($135 solids, $145 graphics; sizes S-XXL) has an adjustable “Vemar Klima” ventilation system with four intake vents on the top and front of the shell and two large exhaust vents in the rear. The Storm comes with a non-scratch, anti-fog Pinlock-equipped clear shield, carrying bag and five-year warranty.
Motonation, 10225 Prospect Ave., Santee, CA 92071; 619/401-4100; www.motonation.com
Cycra Racing Speed Armor High Impact Skid Plates
Speed Armor High Impact Skid Plates ($39.95) are manufactured in the U.S. by Cycra Racing of injection-molded, high-impact plastic. They install in seconds using supplied high-strength zip ties, offer drain-plug access for quick, easy oil changes and come in six colors—Black, Blue, Red, Gray, Green or Orange—to match most late-model twoand four-stroke Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki and KTM dirtbikes. Plus, they’re 100 percent recyclable.
Cycra Racing, Inc., 171 O’Neill Dr., Hebron, OH 43025; 740/929-0188; www.cycraracing.com
Oakley Valentino Rossi Signature Series Holbrook Sunglasses
Oakley salutes seven-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi with a special edition of its Holbrook sunglasses ($120). This classic-looking design has a polished black frame with impact-resistant warm-gray lenses for increased contrast and improved depth perception in bright light. There are metal icons in Rossi’s favorite color, yellow, and his racing number and initials are printed on the inside of the ear stem. For frame storage and lens cleaning, this edition includes a custom Microclear bag featuring art inspired by the sun-and-moon motif found on Rossi’s helmet and leathers.
Oakley, Inc., 1 Icon, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610; 800/431-1439; www.oakley.com
Avon 3D Ultra Sportbike Tires
Interlocking 3D siping used in Avon’s new Ultra Xtreme, Supersport and Sport radiais was developed by parent company Cooper Tire for winter car tires.
On two wheels, the intent is improved tread-block stability in wet and dry conditions, leading to a larger footprint and improved grip at deep lean angles. The Ultra Xtreme and Ultra Supersport models share the same sticky race compound; Ultra Supersport and Ultra Sport (shown) have the same tread pattern and more prominent siping. Sport uses a Triple Extrusion compound— more durable in the center, softer on the sides. A third compound located under the first two binds them together, reducing tire temperature and increasing tread life. The 3D Ultra Supersport and Ultra Sport come with a limited roadhazard warranty. Per-pair MSRP ranges from $408.71 to $525.49.
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America, 4600 Prosper Dr., Stow, OH 44224; 800/624-7470; www.avonmoto.com
Mateo Tools Integrated Storage System
Do you own thousands of dollars worth of professional tools? Are you looking for a rugged, well-organized—and yes, lockable—place to store them in the color of your choice? Mateo’s industrial-spec, U.S.-made Integrated Storage System is a long-lasting storage solution for daily-use tools, as well as overhead and lower storage needs. Plus, there’s organization for hydraulic lift controls, roll carts, trash receptacles, computer monitors, printers and more. Because nothing is bolted to the floor or walls, you can reconfigure the layout or add new pieces at any time. A 24-inch, stamped-steel workbench with a phenolic-resin top and a 24-inch overhead cabinet retails for $5285.
Mateo Tools, 4403 Allen Rd., Stow, OH 44224; 866/289-8665; www.matcotools.com
Brembo LED Body Radial Master Cylinders
Brembo has combined clutch and front-brake master cylinders with turnsignals single handlebar-mounted units. Available stateside this spring for late-model European and Japanese streetbikes, LED Body Radial Master Cylinders ($365 per side) use energy-efficient LEDs—Light Emitting Diodes—rather than traditional incandescent bulbs. The high positioning of the master cylinders makes the turnsignals more visible to oncoming traffic than conventional, fork-mounted signals. The master cylinders are cast, and II tricolore is incorporated into the tops of the reservoirs. Both levers are adjustable for span to accommodate a range of hand sizes. Brembo has patented two applications for this design: The first is the commercial “direction indicators” seen here; the second will be used by police motor officers.
Brembo North America, Inc., 47765 Halyard Dr., Plymouth, Ml 48170; 734/468-2100; www.brembo.com
