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NEW IDEAS
llmberger Carbon-Fiber Sportbike Parts
What makes llmberger carbon-fiber parts look so good for so long? Kunststoffbeschichtet. You might not be able to pronounce it, but this exclusive plastic-powdercoating process is said to be more scratch-resistant than conventional clearcoating methods, block UV rays, offer a better base for painting and improve the overall appearance of the parts, "underlining carbon's unique three-dimensional visual effect." Pricing for individual parts to fit Ducati's 1199 Panigale starts at $132. Also available: composite-ceramic exhaust heat shields and muffler covers. Not a Panigale owner? llmberger also makes c-f bits and pieces for many late-model American, European and Japanese sportbikes.
Sierra Motorcycle Supply, 1380 Kleppe Ln., Sparks, NV 89431; 775/355-0655; www.motosupply.com
The Speed Merchant 39mm Preload Fork Adjusters
Is the fork on your late-model Harley-Davidson Sportster sitting a tad low in its stroke? Designed to replace the stock caps, Speed Merchant's 39mm Preload Fork Adjusters will compress the springs by 7/8 of an inch, raising your bike's front end by the same amount. Fine-tuning the setup is as easy as placing a 3/8-inch wrench on the head of the adjuster and turning it in the desired direction. CNC-machined of 6061 aluminum, the adjusters are available in either a "machine" finish ($140) or black anodized ($150). Additional H-D applications include 1987-94 FXRs and 1991-2005 FXDLs and FXDs.
The Speed Merchant, 1441 E. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755; 818/639-2233; www.thespeedmerchant.net
Touratech Zega Pro 38L Top Case
Saddlebags are great for touring, but the bulkiest of them can get in the way around town. The Zega Pro 38-liter Top Case "will transform your motorcycle into an urban utility vehicle," says Touratech, making negotiating traffic, errand-running and even parking easier. Sizewise, the locking, all-metal box will swallow a full-face adventure-style motorcycle helmet. Available in raw-aluminum, black-anodized or silver-anodized finishes, the case mounts to a model-specific, stainless steel rack using the company's quick-release Rapid-Trap attachment system. MSRP for case and rack starts at $653.
Touratech-USA, 4021 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA 98108; 800/491-2926; www.touratech-usa.com
Forcefield Pro Shirt and Shorts
iff! Boom! Bang! You'll feel and maybe even look like a superhero in Forcefield's Pro Shirt ($299; XS-XL) and Shorts ($179; XS-XL). Energy-absorbing, CE-approved Nitrex Evo armor built into the shoulders, elbows, chest and back of the shirt has been "optimized" to be lightweight, flexible and handle multiple impacts. Same goes for that fitted to the thighs, hips, buttocks and tailbone of the shorts. Holding it all together is BeCool, a unique fiber said to breathe better and be more comfortable during long hours of use than conventional synthetics. All armor is removable so both shirt and shorts can be machinewashed. Ankle-length ProPants are also available.
Motonation, 10225 Prospect Ave., Santee, CA 92071; 619/401-4100; www.motonation.com
