New Ideas Safe Trip

NEW IDEAS SAFE TRIP

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Five items to make your long-distance journey safer, better

Blake Conner

1 CHARGE IT

If you’ve ever killed your bike’s battery in the middle of nowhere, you’ll appreciate Impecca’s Power It 13,600Ah 500 Peak Amp Jump-Starter Kit ($149.95). The compact (6.5 x 3.1 x 1.6-inch) unit comes with alligator clips for jumping your battery but also includes a USB port to charge all your small devices out on the road.

(866) 954-4440 impeccausa.com

2 CHAIN LOVE

Chain maintenance on the road? Let the ScottoilereSystem ($289.95) bathe your chain in lube automatically while you take in the sights. The system features a three-axis accelerometer to detect when your motorcycle is in motion and then feeds oil to the chain. A screen displays flow info and allows finetuning on the fly.

(814) 592-7003 scottoiler.com

3 ROAD TRIP

Have the right bike for a road trip but don't have the right luggage? Shad’s new SH36 cases ($469) are made with aerodynamics, capacity, and ease of mounting in mind. They offer enough volume to fit a full-face helmet, while Shad’s 3P mount system keeps the bags securely attached. Currently available for a variety of Japanese models.

(888) 974-2387 shadusa.com

4 EMERGENCY INFO

An accident or medical emergency might one day render you unable to speak for yourself. EPIC-id ($35) is a waterproof USB medical emergency information wristband allowing entry and storage of as much medical info as you'd like to share. First responders simply insert EPIC-id into any PC or Mac to access potentially life-saving information.

(844) 437-4243 epic-id.com

5 TOOL BELT

Sorry, ladies, these are for the dudes. Looking for a super-comfortable pair of underwear for those long days in the saddle? Made of modal and spandex, Saxx Underwear’s Vibe Boxer Fly ($31,95) features mesh panels for improved breathability. Flat seams and excellent fit are designed to reduce chafing and keep you comfy. (888) 409-7299

saxxunderwear.com