New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

PICK-UP TIE-DOWN

The Pick-Up Tie-Down is a movable tie-down point that is designed to mount where needed. It fits all standard miniand full-size truck beds and can be removed in seconds, says the manufacturer. Also, there’s no need for drilling or tools because the non-corrosive steel tie-down is secured by hand. Sold with a 5-year guarantee (an aluminum model with a 2-year guarantee is also available) against workmanship defects, the Tie-Down retails for $17 ($15 for aluminum) a pair from Titan Enterprises, 5753-G E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Dept. CW, Anaheim, CA 92807; 714/665-5077.

HOLESHOT DYMAG MAGNESIUM WHEELS

Holeshot Performance Products (320 Babe Thompson Rd., La Selva, CA 95076; 408/761-2808), the U.S. distributor for Dymag wheels, now imports bolt-on, cast-magnesium wheels for 1985-to-present Yamaha V-Maxes. Sold in 2.65 x 18 and 4.25 x 17 sizes, they are powdercoated in a silvermetallic color and said to be 38 percent lighter than stock. Suggested retail price is $1590 for the pair, or $695 for the front and $895 for the rear. Hollow-spoke sportbike and GP125 applications are also available.

STORZ SUPERBIKE BAR MOUNT KITS

Would your new Triumph Daytona, Sprint, Trident or Trophy benefit from revised ergonomics? If so, you might consider the Superbike Bar Mount kit from Storz Performance (239 S. Olive St., Ventura, CA 93001; 805/6419540). Priced at $197, the bolt-on kit comes with CNC-machinced mounts, a braided-steel upper brake line, a chrome or black-chrome K&N handlebar, hardware and instructions. (All components are available separately, too.) Advantages, says Storz, include increased comfort, more steering leverage, reduced replacement costs and a selection of bar bends.

WER STEERING DAMPER

The WER steering damper is a rotary hydraulic unit that mounts to the underside of your late-model Ducati’s lower triple-clamp. It is machined from hard-anodized, 6061 T-6 aluminum and installs without modification to bodywork, says the manufacturer. Damping force is externally adjustable via a thumb-wheel screw. Suggested retail price is $299. For more information, contact Works Enduro Rider;, Box 279A, Jenny Jump Ave., Great Meadows, NJ 07838; 908/637-6385.

VANSON AVENGER JACKET

The Avenger offers more rider-controlled venting area than any leather motorcycle jacket, says Vanson Leathers (213 Turnpike St., Stoughton, MA 02072; 617/344-5444). Produced from drum-dyed, top-grain American cowhide, the all-black jacket boasts patented, zip-down chest panels and zippered rear exit vents. It retails for $499 (another $50 adds removable body armor at the shoulders and elbows/forearms). Both standard and custom sizes are available. For additional information, contact your local motorcycle dealer.

MILLER SPECIALTIES CAST-IRON ROTORS

Replacement brake rotors are gaining in popularity, as evidenced by these 12.6-inch cast-iron examples from Miller Specialties (212 East Main St., Clinton, CT 06413; 203/669-1926). Designed to replace stock stainlesssteel discs, they feature hard-anodized. billet-aluminum centers and cost 229 each. All components-buttons, centers and swept area-are available separately, as well. For applications, contact Miller Specialties.