New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
O.Z. Wheels
Light is right! O.Z.’s forged-aluminum HL01 and HL02 sportbike wheels are said to weigh a whopping 25 percent less than standard hoops. Plus, they look cool, what with their arched spokes, grooved rim surfaces and black-, silveror gold-anodized finishes. Hey, what else would you expect from an Italian company that cut its teeth in Formula One?! Get’em for $1600 a pair. Lockhart Phillips USA, 151 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672; 949/498-9090; www.lockhartphillipsusa.com
Liquid Performance Premium Cycle Wash
Color-coordinated dirtbike wash? You bet. Premium Cycle Wash is non-corrosive, biodegradable and dyed to match all of the factory colors—green, orange, blue, red and yellow. A 32-ounce bottle with an adjustable sprayer costs $8. Mud Release—for cleaning muck-caked fender undersides—is also available. Liquid Performance, Inc., 2727 Mary Linda Ave. NE, Roanoke, VA 24012; 800/217-7435; www.liquidperformance.com
Racebolts Hardware
Ready to put your bike on a diet? RaceBolts is the Jenny Craig of two-wheeled weight-loss centers. Top-grade aluminum, stainless-steel and titanium are offered in both SAE and metric sizes. Stainless 200-piece workshop packs go for $50, while model-specific Ti dirtbike chassis kits start at $125. Racebolts, Inc., 4019 Goldfinch St. #110, San Diego, CA 92103; 619/749-8133; www.racebolts.com
Icon Neo-Daytona
Stand out from the rest of the two-wheeled crowd in the $350 Neo-Daytona jacket. Featuring a “straight-cut” fit, elbow and shoulder armor, perforated sleeve panels and a removable insulated liner, the premium-quality, drum-dyed cowhide zip-up is available in white, blue or black, in sizes 40 to 52. Want to one-up your buddies? Then opt for the limited-edition $400 Hero with its stitched-on sponsor patches. Icon, 2040 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020; 805/577-1591; www.rideicon.com
DynaCycle II Engine Oil
Reduce engine oil temperature from between 20 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit? That’s the guarantee made by Iron Cycles, distributors of DynaCycle II. API SL/CI-4 certified, the non-graphite, non-silicone 20w60 semi-synthetic lube is suitable for use in Harley-Davidson and other four-stroke motorcycle engines. Order it in quart ($6) or gallon ($22) quantities. Iron Cycles, Inc., 16B Fors gate Dr., Jamesburg, NJ 08831; 732/605-9600; www.ironcyclesinc.com
Service Honda CR500AF
Say hello to the mother of all two-stroke motocrossers. The CR500AF combines the legendary engine performance of Honda’s 491cc two-stroke Single with the third-generation aluminum-beam CR250R chassis. Also new for ’03 is a Keihin 39mm carburetor, which improves midrange and top-end power—as if the previous models were lacking in these areas! There are many options, too, from handlebar bends to cylinder porting to suspension tuning. Prices start at $8350 complete. Service Honda, 5634 Hohman Ave., Hammond, IN 46320; 219/932-3588; www.servicehonda.com
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Oxtar TCX Pro
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL about Oxtar’s TCX Pro? For one, the patented Torsion Control System, which allows normal ankle flexure without the material distortion associated with conventional motocross boots. But wait, there’s more: Quick-release aluminum buckles with “memory locking” retain the selected closure position, while a removable, breathable bootie ups comfort and fit, and cushions impacts. The Pro is tough, too, what with its top-grain, water-resistant leather upper and replaceable dual-compound sole. Available in black/white, blue/white, red/white or white, in sizes 8 to 13, a pair sells for $325. Intersport Fashions West, Inc., 15602 Mosher Ave., Tustin, CA 92780; 714/258-2120; www.powersportsleague.com
