New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
ABUS GRANIT 54 U-SHACKLE LOCK
Abus recently introduced its fourpiece motorcycle product line to North America. The Granit 54 shown here is manufactured in Germany and features a 12mm core-hardened steel shackle, a double-locking mechanism and the Abus-Plus 6-disc cylinder with 30,000 key options. It carries a lifetime guarantee and retails for $100 from Abus Lock USA, P.O. Box 2367, Woburn, MA 01801; 800/225-5348.
FERODO CAST-IRON BRAKE ROTOR KIT
Improving the performance of your motorcycle's brake system can be as simple as replacing the stock discs with full-floating, ductile-iron rotors from Ferodo America (3529 Old Conejo Rd., Unit 102, Newbury Park, CA 91320; 805/376-9565). CNC-machined from billet for superior strength, the rotors are proportionately drilled for maximum safe weight reduction, says the manufacturer. Racecompound brake pads are included. Retail prices start at $220 for singledisc applications and $420 for dual
TROY LEE DESIGNS STINGRAY VISOR
The Stingray is Troy Lee’s latest off-road helmet visor. It is molded from polypropylene and sports revised vents that are said to improve aerodynamics and reduce lift. Available for Arai, Answer, AXO, Bell, Bieffe, Ecko, HJC and Shoei helmets, it comes in six colors and retails for $20. (Paintable nylon versions cost $22.) For more information, contact your dealer or Troy Lee Designs, 1821 Wild Turkey Circle, Corona, CA 91720; 909/371-5219.
HIGHWAY CLASSICS WARRIOR EXHAUST
Those wishing to personalize their Honda Shadow American Classic Edition may want to consider a slash-cut Warrior exhaust from Highway Classics (P.O. Box 4891, Mission Viejo, CA 92690; 714/770-2920). The chrome 2-into-2 system retails for $225 and is said to mount using existing hardware. It weighs 20 pounds less than stock and boosts horsepower and torque when the stock carburetors are properly rejetted, according to the manufacturer. Features include removable baffles that can be repacked or replaced for variable sound and performance.
PYRO-PUTTY 2400
Pyro-Putty from Aremco Products Inc. (P.O. Box 429, Ossining, NY 10562; 914/762-0685) is a high-temperature restoration compound designed to seal holes, cracks and pits in cast iron, steel and stainless steel. Paintable, it cures at room temperature, resists thermal shock, oil and gas, and temperatures up to 2000 degrees F. Half-pint kits (with thinner) retail for $25 plus shipping and handling direct from the manufacturer.
FAST RACE CARBON-FIBER SLIP-ON
Looking to give your Yamaha YZF750 the look and sound of a factory supersport racer? Fast Race Products from Man-A-Frec (5076 Cheseboro R., Agoura, CA 91301; 818/991-6689) may have the answer in the form of its carbon-fiber slip-on exhaust system. The $349 kit weighs 4 pounds and retains the stock EXUP header and collector for easy installation and a broad powerband, says Fast Race. Complete hand-built racing systems for most late-model sportbikes, including the YZF750, are also available.
