New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

CUSTOM CHROME AKRONT WHEELS

Customizing your Harley-Davidson? Why not try a set of Akront rims and wheel assemblies from Custom Chrome (16100 Jacqueline Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037; 800/729-3332)? The polished, 6051 T-6 aluminum rims are laced to steel hubs (aluminum is also available) with either stainless-steel, polished-stainless or chromed-steel spokes. Various rim diameters are available, with widths ranging from 2.15 to 5.5 inches. Prices for the Custom Chrome Akront rims and wheel assemblies start at $350.

AUTO METER TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE

One of the most important, and often overlooked, elements of motorcycle maintenance is tire-pressure adjustment. Auto Meter’s model 2343 tire-pressure gauge reads up to 60 psi and retains the last measurement taken until the pressure is manually released, says the manufacturer. It costs $18 and can be purchased from Cycle Performance Products (2724 Spring Garden Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106; 919/722-1407).

SHOEI VF-X FLASH

Shoei’s premier off-road helmet is the VF-X Flash, a Snell M90-approved fiberglass/Kevlar/carbon-fiber design with a Troy Lee visor and graphics. Two versions are available: The TC-1 is blue with yellow-and-orange graphics, and the TC-2 has an orange shell with yellow-and-blue artwork. The VF-X Flash is available in XS-XXL sizes and retails for $570. For more information, contact your dealer or Shoei (333 S. Hope St., Suite 2550, Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213/628-0275).

GENUINE FISHER VIBRATION DAMPER

If you love your Big Twin-powered Harley-Davidson’s appearance, but find its engine vibration bothersome, Genuine Fisher (2900 Bristol St., Suite G-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714/751-6723) might have a solution. The company claims its engine-vibration damper reduces vibration by 60 percent, thereby improving component life. On certain models, minor modifications to the primary case may be required. The CNC-machined billet dampers are manufactured in the United States and retail for $415.

HIGASHI SLIP-ON SILENCERS

Italian-made Higashi silencers are now available in the U.S. from Indigo Sports (12405 Unit J, Slauson Ave., Whittier, CA 90606; 310/945-8149). Each slip-on unit features a carbon-fiber body and mounting bracket, and an aluminum end cap with a rolled tip. According to the Higashi, the silencers are completely rebuildable and fit without other modifications. Both two-stroke and four-stroke versions are available. Prices range from $165-$290, depending on the application.

GERARD DESIGN HELMET STICKER KITS

Gerard Design, best known for its custom helmet painting, offers a line of sticker kits designed to enhance the look of any solid-color helmet. Available in red/yellow/gray or pink/purple/black, the Gerard Design Helmet Sticker kits are said to fit all popular helmets, including off-road models with chin guards and visors. They cost $24 from Gerard Design (7103 Unit B, Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818/703-6589) or from dealers. □