New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

MSR SYSTEM 6 HELMET

If a few scratches and scrapes indicate it's time for a new off-road skid lid, you might consider the System 6 helmet from Malcolm Smith Racing (252 Granite St., Corona, CA 91719; 909/340-3301). Features include a removable and washable CoolMax liner, an aerodynamic visor, flow-through ventilation and goggle-strap positioning pads. Available in four color combinations in sizes XS-XXL, the System 6 costs $200 from motorcycle dealers.

ROUGH TOUCH SCRUBS

The next time your hands are coated with dirt and grime, reach for Rough Touch Scrubs from Dymon, Inc. (1933 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., #229, Columbus, OH 43229; 800/289-3966). According to the manufacturer, the pre-moistened towels quickly clean and soften hands, leaving them conditioned and residue-free. Guaranteed safe on tools and painted surfaces, they are available in 30and 60-count containers for $10 and $15 from motorcycle dealers.

PAIOLI HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORKS

Italian-made Paioli forks are now available for Harley-Davidsons. Distributed in the U.S. by Moto Cycle (401 Jones Mills Rd., Stahlstown, PA 15687; 412/593-6208), the forks fit XL, FXR and FXST models, but can be modified for any H-D application, claims the manufacturer. Standard features include 46mm stanchions, 4.7 inches of travel, external damping adjustment and polished triple-clamps. Available from motorcycle dealers or direct from Moto Cycle, the forks retail for $2550.

AGV LASER RACING SUIT

Hand-crafted in Italy, AGV's one-piece Laser racing suit is produced from 1.3mm top-grain leather. Triple-and quadruple-stitched at the impact zones, the ventilated suit is fully armored and has stretch panels at the elbows and inner thighs for comfort. Available in a broad range of sizes, The suit costs $920 from motorcycle dealers. For more details, contact AGV, 801 East St., Frederick, MD 21701; 800/777-7006.

HERITAGE BOLT-ON SADDLEBAGS

Once available for Harley-Davidsons only, Heritage saddlebags are now made to fit Japanese cruisers, including Yamaha's Royal Star. Constructed from waterproofed, 10-ounce leather, the nylon-stitched bags boast nickel-plated roller buckles, internal aluminum support panels and heavy-duty neoprene backing plates. Suggested retail starts at $550, and includes mounting hardware and brackets. More information is available from Heritage Saddlebag Company (P.O. Box 301, Armstrong, B.C., Canada VOE 1BO; 604/546-2997) or your local motorcycle dealer.

AP RACING BRAKES

For the latest in high-performance brakes, AP Racing offers variable-ratio master cylinders, six-piston calipers and 12.6-inch floating discs. Priced at $595, the master cylinder features an adjustable lever and weighs 10 ounces. Two-piece billet calipers cost $695 each, and tip the scales at 22 ounces. Precision-machined and fitted with hard-anodized aluminum carriers, the iron rotors retail for $595-$695 apiece, depending on the application. For more information, contact Event Technology, 35 Coles Orchard Rd., Duxbury, MA 02332; 617/585-1916.