New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
BLACK WIDOW EXHAUST SYSTEM
With its sexy backside, this bike could be easily mistaken for one of Italian descent. A Ducati 916, for example? But the bike is British, and benefits from Black Widow's Triumph T595 Underseat Exhaust System. Designed to give the T595 a cleaner look, the $1350 kit comes with a choice of carbon-fiber or blackanodized muffler with either ce ramic-coated or stainless-steel tubing. Also included are a powdercoated aluminum battery/ ECU/fuse-box assembly, reservoir bottle, heat shields, rear turnsignal brackets and licenseplate bracket.
Black Widow, 7939 Silverton Ave., Ste. 814, San Diego, CA 92126; 619/547-9343
GT HARLEY-DAVIDSON CYCLING JERSEYS
Harley-Davidson fans can show their true colors, even when their two-wheeler is sans engine. To complement its line of Harley bicycles, GT is selling bicycling jerseys bearing The Motor Company's logo. Constructed from made-in-America textured polyknit, the $80 zip-up tops wick away moisture and provide plenty of ventilation. Four designs are available, as are Harley-emblazoned shorts, gloves and water bottles.
GT Bicycles, 2001 E. Di'er Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92705; 714/481-3751
JARDINE PERFORMANCE WHEELS
Pity not the Japanese cruiser, because it is poised to crest the custom wave. Case in point: Jardine's CNC-machined-frombillet aluminum wheels for late-model, shaft-driven customs of the Asian persuasion. Contributing to the look are the one-piece rim and two-piece hub assembly, complete with bearings and valve stems. They are available polished or chrome-plated. Pricing starts at $790 per wheel
Jardine Performance, 1220 W Railroad St., Corona, CA 91720, 909/371-1744
MAG-KNIGHT CARBONLOOK MAGNETIC TANK BRA
Don't go thinking that Mag-Knight's new tank bra is just average or runof-the-mill. Because not only is this cover magnetic, it also has that spiffy carbon-fiber look. Available for most late-model sportbikes, it attaches without any pesky straps or buckles, protects against scratches and fits against the tank with a water-tight seal. Suggested retail price is $96.
Mag-Knight, 18121 117th St. SE, Snohoniish, WA 98290; 360/805-0100
AVON ROADRUNNER AM21 TIRE
Meaty, beefy, big and bouncy. The Who allusions aside, all these describe Avon's new AM21 custom rear tire. Created with Harley-Davidson customizers in mind, the 230/60H15 model is a four-nylon bias-ply tire and measures more than 9 inches wide. Needless to say, it doesn't fit anything stock. Rather, it is designed to fit 6.25and 7inch-wide wheels; but not 15-inch car rims, which are smaller in diameter than their motorcycling equivalent. Suggested retail price for this mammoth chunk of rubber is $260.
Avon Tires, PU. Box 336, Edmonds, WA 98020; 800/624-7470
DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER JUNIOR
Instead of going for the obvious "bigger and better" product upgrade, Deltran opted for a more subtle approach. Enter the Battery Tender Junior. Weighing a mere 1 pound, the automatic, two-stage trickle charger is positively lilliputian. Designed to charge and maintain all lead-acid, sealed and gel-cell batteries, it carries a suggested retail price of $40.
Deltran Corp., 801 US. Hwi'. 92 E., Deland, FL 32724; 904/7367900
THE NORTH FACE EXPEDITION SYSTEM GORE-TEX GLOVES
To paraphrase the old postman's adage, neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow will stop Expedition System Gore-Tex Gloves from The North Face. Designed to provide waterproof, breathable protection, they can be worn over traditional motorcycling gloves. Standard fare includes articulated fingers and thumbs, and a drawcord for gauntlet adjustment. Available in black only, the $98 gloves come in sizes S-XL. 4
The North Face, 2013 Farallon Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577; 800/362-4963
NEESE INDUSTRIES DRY RIDER RAINWEAR
The year 1999 might not be plagued by the torrents of El Niño, but it will have a rainy season nonetheless. And this is when Dry Rider Rainwear comes in handy. The $115 two-piece suit comprises a belted jacket in blue or red, plus black pants. The former has a lined collar, four pockets, adjustable wrists and a vented back, while the latter has an elastic waist, side pockets, zippered legs and adjustable ankles. Both are available in S-XXL sizes.
Neese Industries, RO. Box 1059, Gonzales, LA 70707; 225/647-6553
