New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
SRS1000 Street-Tracker
Go on, admit it. You've always been intrigued by the street-tracker concept-big V-Twin shoe-horned into a minimalist dirt-track frame with just enough street stuff to get you past the DMV-but are put off by the roll-your-own nature of the bikes? Well, meet Jay Moore, flat-track fan and custom-bike builder. Inspired by the new AMA SuperTrackers series, Moore has embarked on a limited-production run of Suzuki TL 1000-powered street-trackers. Horsepower? About 105 bhp. Dry weight? About 345 pounds. Entry fee? About $19,000.
Street & Race Fabrications, 7604 Leesburg Dr., Colleyville, TX, 817/428-1892
Spy Alloy MC Goggles
Considering that Spy Optic has seven-time Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath influencing goggle design, it's not shocking that the Alloy MC was designated as Showtime's Signature Model. So if you're a fan, these goggles are a must-have. Features include a pliable polyurethane frame, a Scratch-resistant, anti-fog Lexan lens lined with dual-density foam, and Spy's patented ventilation system. Furthermore, the $64 goggles hold as many as six tear-offs.
Spy Optic, 1260 Avenida Chelsea, Vista, CA 92083; 800/779-3937; www.spyeyes.com
MCTA Luggage Rack
Picture this: You're an out-of-work welder with a new Kawasaki ZRX1100. With nothing but time on your hands, what do you do? Why, start a company that builds ZRX luggage racks, that's what. Fashioned from mild steel tubing, Motorcycle Transit Accessories' rack measures 10 x 14 inches, utilizes the stock grabrail mounts and supports 15-pound parcels. Powdercoated green or black, the $199 racks are currently available for ZRXs only, though additional applications are in the offing.
MCTA, 711 W. 17th St., #D-11, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, 949/5740609; www.mctajj.com
Arlen Ness Leathers
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? After more than 30 years of being associated with custom cruisers, Arlen Ness is getting involved with full leather suits. Manufactured in Italy, the top-grain leathers are equipped with removable armor at the shoulders and elbows/forearms, and reinforced padding at the back, hips and knees. There are spots of kevlar at the inner thighs and elbows, too. Heck, they even sport velcro for knee sliders! A $525 one-piece version is available, as is a $490 two-piece variation.
Hap Jones, P.O. Box 32368, San Jose, CA 95131; 800/538-6833; www.hapjones.com
K&N Custom Performance Air Cleaner
In the mood to give your 1999-2000 Yamaha Road Star a healthy dose of vim and vigor? Consider it done with a Custom Performance Air Cleaner from venerable filtermaker K&N. Designed to provide more airflow than the stock unit, it’s said to increase horsepower throughout the rev range. Not to mention the fact that it looks quite stunning; the $150 polished-aluminum cover comes in flamed, mirrored or ball-grooved finishes. Rejetting is necessary, and jet kits are sold separately.
K&N Engineering, P.O. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502; 909/684-9762; www.knpowersports.com
Oakley Shoes
Renowned for its sunglasses, goggles and grips, Oakley offers a line of casual shoes as unique as it is. So what if they’re not necessarily for riding? If you’re into the MX scene, you’ll dig the newfor-2000 Pit Boot, Pit Shoe and the enigmatically named Flesh. Available in leather or ballistic nylon, the Pit Boot is lightweight and flexible, and shares a cushioned sole with the vented, low-top Pit Shoe. The slipper-like Flesh, meanwhile, is made of soft leather and incorporates a shock-absorbing sole. All good for kicking at the local track or club. Pricing is in the $100 neighborhood.
Oakley, 1Icon, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610; 949/951-0991; www.oakley.com
