New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Kiwi K16 helmet
Normally, a kiwi is a small, flightless bird. Kiwi's K16, though, is a bird of a different feather. This DOT-and Snell-approved fiberglass helmet features separately controlled upper and lower vents in the chinpiece, and a wind flap to help reduce noise. It's available in sizes XS-XXL, in black-red, white-red or metallic gray-red, for $179.95. To find out more, contact Dyna-Tour Corp., 1944 Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60639; (312) 637-5049.
Malcolm Smith utility box
Anyone who's ever grabbed a tube of Brylcream instead of the toothpaste knows the importance of keeping things organized. And to keep your two-wheel-related gear in order, Malcolm Smith Products offers its Utility Boxes, in medium (red) and large (blue). The injection-molded plastic boxes feature two-piece hinged lids, and have a suggested retail price of $16.95 (medium) and $27.95 (large). For information, contact Malcolm Smith Motorcycles, 7563 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92504; (714) 687-1300.
Jones Desert Master goggles
If Rommel had a pair of Jones Desert Master goggles, Monty might have been singing a different tune at El Alemein. And for your desert campaigns, or any off-road riding, Jones goggles offer a gradient-tint, molded polycarbonate lens that's claimed to provide better optical characteristics than glass. Jones Desert Masters have a suggested retail price of $32.95, and are available from motorcycle dealers or through Hallman USA, 315 W. Bradley, El Cajon, CA; (619) 442-0431.
Speed Mode leathers
When you take a high-speed tumble, you want something more than just cow between your hide and the pavement. To that end, Quadrifoglio Inc. offers its Speed Mode Mundial SPR one-piece leather suit. In addition to padding and double layers of leather at the shoulders and seat, the SPRs feature plastic-backed foam pads at the elbows, forearms and knees, and along the spine. The suit is available in sizes 36-42 in red-blue, white-green-blue and red-blue-white color combinations for $524. For more information, contact Quadrifoglio Inc., 5745 N. 11th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014; (602) 265-5846.
Pichler Uni-4 fairing
Your clothes are Martinized, your car's Simonized; now you can Pichlerize your motorcycle with Pichier's Uni-4 touring fairing. The polycarbonate fairing features a quartz-halogen headlight, twin locking storage pockets and flush-mount turn signals; and it's available unpainted for $516, in red, black or white for $556, or in factory-matched metallic for $610. Plus, Pichler claims the Uni-4 will fit almost any motorcycle, from middle-weights to literbikes. To find out more, contact Pichler of America, 824 W. 10th St., Suite 109, Austin, TX 78701; (512) 476-9726.
Vital medical ID
No one likes to think about falling off, but almost everyone does at least once. And if you're hurt in the process, getting special medical information to rescue personnel can save your life. That information can be easily at hand with a Vital microfilm medical ID card, which features a microfilm chip with space for complete medical history and insurance, as well as other information. Vital comes in two sizes: credit card, for $14.95, and key-ring size for $19.95. To find out more, contact Medical Information Systems Div., Lock Box 234, Hummelstown, PA 17036; (717) 566-0468.
