NEW IDEAS TREAT A TWIN RIGHT
IGNITION
GEAR
Two heads are better than one
Don Canet
1 BOXER HEAD GEAR
Outfit your R-Series BMW with protection for the valve cover and its vulnerable front attachment bolt The WunderlichExtreme Valve Cover Guard Set ($369.95) is made of anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and employs force distribution through shaped rubber bumpers between the protector and cover. The slide pad is replaceable following an impact or fall.
(831) 761-1070 wunderlichamerica.com
2 BRAKE TIME
Spongy feel at the brake lever or pedal can be problematic for twinand triple-disc brake systems. AmsoilDominator DOT 4 Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid ($15.50) is formulated to increase boiling points beyond DOT standards, even when contaminated with up to 3.7 percent water. The 12-ounce bottle is nitrogen charged when factory sealed to purge moisture.
(800) 956-5695 amsoil.com
3 HOG-TIED
Losing a load on the road is certain to spoil any cruise. The KuryakynRear Tie-Down Anchors ($39.99) install discreetly to the rear fender struts on select Road Glide, Road King, Street Glide, and Sportster models. Available in silver or gloss black, the polished stee anchors are said to help minimize potential paint damage from strap contact.
(715) 247-5008 kuryakyn.com
4 PUT YOUR HANDS UP
Improve the comfort and stand-up trail-riding posture of your ADV. HeliBarsTour Performance Handlebar Risers ($129) available forthe Honda Africa Twin reposition the stock bar 11/4 inches higher and 5/8-inch rearward. Made from 6061 aluminum and finished in UV-resistant silver powdercoating, the flex-free design works with standard cables and brake line.
(800) 859-4642 helibars.com
5 SOLO SEAT SUPREME
Ride the seat that stunter Rob Carpenter from 1 Wheel Revolution recommends The Saddlemen 1WR Gripper ($305) for yna and Sportster models offers tall lumbar support and diamond waffle pattern Tri-Cripper cover that locks the rider into the bike for enhanced control Saddlemen's UltraFOAM is said to provide a balance of rigidity, compliance, durability, and comfort.
(800) 397-7709 saddlemen.com
