New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
KEIHIN CARBS FOR TRIUMPH TRIPLES
Keihin FCR carburetors for late-model, three-cylinder Triumphs are now available from Sudco (3014 Tanager Ave., Commerce, CA 90040; 213/728-5407). Priced at $870 and pre-jetted for each application, they are said to offer improved throttle response and a 6-horsepower gain when used in conjunction with the stock exhaust.
BRIDGESTONE M78 MOTOCROSS TIRE
Is your off-roader in a rut, slipping and sliding when it should hook-up and roost? Available for late-model 125cc and 250cc motocrossers, Bridgestone’s M78 rear tire is designed to devour hard-to-intermediate terrain. Prices start at $76. For more information, contact your motorcycle dealer, or Bridgestone, One Bridgestone Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37214; 800/543-7522.
ECLIPSE QUANTUM THERMOSTAT
Cold-blooded? Eclipse’s Quantum thermostat heats the company’s electric vest and/or chaps by cycling intermittent current through the apparel. Priced at $50, the wallet-size plastic case has an on/off indicator light, a large adjustment knob, a 5-foot power cord and a handy belt clip. For more information, contact Eclipse, 3771 E. Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 313/971-5552.
RON WOOD RACING MUFFLER
Designed for difficult-to-silence, single-cylinder four-strokes, Ron Wood Racing mufflers are said to improve performance while meeting ever-tightening racetrack noise restrictions. Five inches in diameter, the rebuildable slip-on retails for $175 from motorcycle dealers or direct from Ron Wood Racing, 755 W. 17th St., Suite D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; 714/645-0393.
BIKERS DREAM BILLET AXLE ADJUSTER KIT
Custom Harley-Davidson parts come in all shapes, sizes and designs. Case in point: the billet axle-adjuster kit from Bikers Dream (1420 Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705; 714/8358464). Available for late-model Dynas and FXRs, the $50 kit features recessed Allen-head adjustment bolts and a polished finish.
ACCEL PLATINUM X SPARKPLUGS
Platinum X sparkplugs for most late-model Harley-Davidsons are available from Accel (8700 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44129-6899; 216/398-0007). According to the company, the plugs feature copper centers and “X” pattern, chromium-nickel alloy electrodes. They are available in packages of two, which retail for $13 from motorcycle dealers.
AUBURN LEATHER SADDLEBAGS
Auburn Leather’s Daytona Slant saddlebags feature lull-grain leather construction and reinforced handles, felt-lined mounting straps protect fenders, while adjustment grommets accommodate a variety of models, says Auburn Leather (P.O. Box 338, Auburn, KY 42206-0338; 502/542-4116). Detachable, the bags retail for $340 from motorcycle dealers.
BIG BIKE PARTS GOLD WING RECEIVER HITCH
Looking to get hitched? Big Bike Parts makes it easy with the GL1500 Gold Wing receiver hitch. Boasting a one-piece frame said to accommodate mudflaps and saddlebag spoilers, it retails for $170 at motorcycle dealers, or from Big Bike Parts (2300 Pioneer Ave., Rice Lake, W1 54868; 800/826-241l). Mounting hardware and a 1⅞-inch chrome ball are included.
