New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
TINTED FOG CITY FOG SHIELD
Modern World Ventures (P.O. Box 16010, Oakland, CA 94610; 800/436-4248) now offers a tinted version of its Fog City Fog Shield. The optically correct visor insert incorporates ultra-violet filtering and light-shading qualities with the same fog-free polymer used in the original Fog Shield. The insert fits most full-face helmets and is intended for daytime use only. Suggested retail price is $15 from motorcycle dealers or direct from the manufacturer.
BUSCH CLEAR COAT REMOVER
Busch Clear Coat Remover offers a quick and easy method of removing chipped or discolored clear coat from wheels, engine cases and other components. Simply brush it on, then hose off with water. Non-flammable and safe on rubber, Clear Coat Remover is available in 16-ounce bottles and retails for $17. The company also manufactures a line of buffing compounds, polishes and waxes. For ordering information, contact Busch Enterprises, P.O. Box 7407, Charlotte, NC 28241; 704/588-2067.
YUASA BATTERY HANDBOOK AND TECHNICAL GUIDE
Yuasa is offering a 32-page handbook designed to provide motorcycle dealers, retailers, service technicians and enthusiasts with comprehensive, easy-to-read information relating to small-engine batteries. The Yuasa Battery Handbook and Technical Guide covers battery basics and safety; selecting and installing a new battery; inspecting, testing and charging; and maintenance and storage. For your free copy, contact Yuasa Motorcycle Division, P.O. Box 14145, Reading, PA 19612; 610/208-1991.
HIDE A HOOK
If your pickup truck is not equipped with heavy-duty tie-down hooks, you might want to consider Hide A Hook. These are removable, 2 1/2 x 2 3/4-inch tie-down loops that insert into existing stake-pocket holes of most American and late-model foreign-made pickup trucks and retract automatically when not in use. No drilling is required, says the manufacturer, and the stainless steel construction will not rust. Sug gested retail price is $30 per pair. For more information, contact your local motorcycle dealer or Diplomat Mar keting, 12860 Bradley Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342; 818/367-1041.
METZELER ME Z2 LASER FRONT TIRE
Metzeler developed its sport-oriented ME Z2 Laser to match the performance characteristics of its ME Z2 rear tire. The arrow-shaped tread design is similar to that of the popular ME33 Laser, but the center and shoulder areas were reworked for a quieter, more comfortable ride and improved stability on uneven road surfaces, says the manufacturer. Four sizes are available, and prices start at $127. For more information, contact your local motorcycle dealer or Metzeler, 410 Eagleview Blvd., Suite 106, Exton, PA 19341; 610/458-9662.
DUNLOPAD HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKE PADS
Two new brake pads are available from Dunlopad. The SDP Sport Sintered Pad (S55 compound) is designed for high-performance street use, while the RDP Racing Sintered Pad (D1 compound) is intended for racetrack duty. Both provide immediate, fade-free braking irrespective of lever effort, says the manufacturer, and the RDP pads offer the highest friction coefficient of any pad tested to date. Retail price is $35 per set. For more information, contact your local dealer or Tony Mills International Inc., 4401 Walden Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086; 716/681-8806.
PRO RACING ISDE ENDURO JACKET
Tested by Team Honda off-road specialist Charles Halcomb, the Pro Racing ISDE Enduro jacket is designed to meet the needs of the world's top off-road racers. Features include reinforced shoulders, four cargo pockets, an elasticized waist belt, removable sleeves and zippered air vents. The jacket is available in purple, red and blue in M-XXL sizes and carries a suggested retail price of $240. More information is available from your local motorcycle dealer or Nichols Distributing, 4135 W. 126th St., Alsip, IL 60658; 708/597-3340.
ROAD KING CLASSIC SOLO SEAT
de Leather's Classic Solo Seat for the Harley-Davidson Road King is shaped to position the rider lower on the bike relative to the handlebar. Styling cues are said to complement the Road King's nostalgic form, and highlights include a chrome rail and top-grain leather construction. Manu factured in black or ivory, the Classic Solo retails for $895from motorcycle dealers or direct from Rude Leather, 640A Houston St., West Sacramento, CA 95691; 916/925-2002.
