New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
METRO OFF-ROAD GEAR
Go full-on retro with Metro's fashionably erstwhile off-road togs. Factory FX jerseys from bygone marques such as Maico, Bultaco and CZ are available in 100 percent cotton for $44, in sizes L-XL. Matching Rocket Racing pants in clude removable hip pads, leather knee patches and are lined throughout. In men's sizes 28-42, they cost from $99 to $149. Metro also offers long-sleeve T-shirts emblazoned with logos from Ariel to Zundapp. And did we mention the Trials pants, sweatshirts, jackets and more? The company even offers logoed beer mugs.
Metro Racing, 306 iJ~xtii'ood ;l'ie., Bristol, PA 19007; 215/826-9640
MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC MOTORCYCLE OIL
Auto-industry biggie Mobil 1 is now catering to two-wheelers with its new line of fully synthetic engine oils. Three variations make up the petroleum company's first foray into motorcycle lubricants: MX4T 10w40 for four-stroke engines, MX2T for two-stroke applications and V-Twin 20w50 for-you guessed it-V-Twins. Suggested retail price is $8 per quart.
Mobil Corporation, 3225 Gallows Rd., Fairfax, VA 22037; 800/275-6624
MICHAEL SAVAGE DESIGNS
If a velvet Elvis is your idea of art, read no farther. If, however, you're intrigued by unique motorsports works, check out Michael Savage's 20 x 26-inch lithographs. His latest black-andwhite rendering depicts former Australian Superbike Champion and Grand Prix bad-boy Anthony Gobert aboard his Vance & Hines Ducati 916. Two hundred of the limited-edition, numbered prints will be available with signatures from both artist and rider. Price is $70.
Michael Savage Designs, 374 W Osceola Ln., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, 407/784-0578
JAMS FAST SHIRTS
Looking for a sure-fire way to get leied? Then try these on for size: Jams' Hawaiian-style Fast Shirts. At first glance, they look like everyday floral-print garments. Closer examination, however, reveals motorcycling themes that range from familiar racetrack scenes to Ducati logos. Furthermore, they're made of 100 percent crushed rayon, and come with hand-painted but tons. Available in sizes SXXL, they cost $82 each.
Jams, 1451 Kalani St., Honolulu, HI 96817; (V)(S(S47-.5985
WHITE BROS E-SERIES EXHAUST
With almost everyone in the free world drooling over Yamaha's new off-road Thumpers, the aftermarket is spinning at redline. White Brothers' elliptical-disc E-Series exhaust, for example, is constructed from stainless steel, and was developed specifically for the YZ400F and WR400F. Two versions are available, and both the S-Bend and Pro-Meg Works systems were designed to increase horsepower. Rejetting is necessary. Pricing starts at $220.
White Brothers, 24~45 Corhit P1., Yorha Linda, (~:l 92887; 714:692-3404
HARLEY FXRG RIDING SUIT
With the new breed of Harley-Davidson rider comes an equally new breed of motorcycle apparel. The Motor Company recently in- troduced its FXRG clothing line, and the one-piece nylonand-kevlar riding suit shown here. Features include reflective piping, water-resistant seams and zippered vents. Padding at the shoulders, elbows, hips. knees and back is standard fare. The $650 women's suit comes in XS-XL. The men's suit, available in S-XXXL sizes, costs $690.
Harley-Davidson, 3700 `V Juneau /1l'L'., Milwaukee, U] 53208, 4/4/343-4680
PINGEL CHROMOLY SWINGARM
Having trouble launching your dragracer? Then try a Pingel extended swingarm. Designed for mid'80s Kawasaki GPz 1100s and late-model Suzuki GSX-R750s, the bolt-on chromoly swingarm measures 4 or 6 inches longer than stock. It will accommodate OEM suspension, any street tire or a slick up to 8.5 inches wide. A longer chain and rear brake line are required. Pricing starts at $429.
Pingel Enterprise, 2076-C 11th ilve., Adams, if! 539/0; 608/339-7999
