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Spectrum Motorsports Ducati Corse Replica
Factory Ducati World Superbike riders Neil Hodgson and Ruben Xaus ain’t got nothin’ on you, long as you’re gettin’ gone on a Spectrum Motorsports 999 Corse Replica. Going along with show-quality paint and powdercoated wheels are a stainless-steel Termingnoni exhaust, an uprated CPU and a freer-flowing air filter, the sum total good for a claimed 8 percent power increase. A double-bubble windscreen, suedecovered seat and adjustable rearsets are among the other add-ons. Figure on spending $23,995. Cool, you say, but not quite cool enough? Opt up, then, for an Öhlins-suspended 999S ($25,995) or a c-f’ed 999R ($35,995) version.
Spectrum Motorsports, 45 Oldfield, Irvine, CA 92618; 949/859-3186; www.spectrumotorsports.com
OhIIns V-Rod Shocks
Hey, why should sportbike jockeys have all the fun? Harley V-Rod riders can now benefit from the high-quality damping for which Öhlins is famous. The Swedish company’s Type 36K shocks are a perfect match for Milwaukee’s Alloy Flyer, sporting aluminum components and classy etched logos. Available exclusively through Drag Specialties dealers at $777 per pair, the 36Ks are fully rebuildable, meaning you may never have to buy another set of shocks.
Öhlins USA, 703-C Old Spartanburg Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28792;
828/692-4525; www.ohlins.com
Fastway Performance F.I.T. System
Here's a unique spin on the one-system-fits-all approach to bark-buster installation: Fastway’s $160
F.I.T. handguard and steering-damper mount does away with traditional wraparound bar mounts, instead mating the inner segments of the aluminum protectors to an adjustable top-clamp plate. Neat thing is,
the plate accepts most steering stabilizers. And because it moves fore and aft, it
fits most late-model dirtbikes.
Fastway Performance, 8024 SW 35th, Portland, OR 97219: 503/244-8368; www.fastwayperformance.com
Suomy Spec-IR Helmet
Suomy USA, 950 Gilman St. #800, Berkeley, CA 94710;
800/524-9938; www.suomy.com
The latest lid from upstart Italian helmet manufacturer Suomy is the Spec-l R. Short for “Specification #l Racing,” it was created with input from top roadracers Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi, Ben Bostrom and Troy Bayliss. Said to be the lightest street-legal helmet currently available, the Spec-lR is available in sizes XS-XXXL, in seven solid colors for $400 and 12 racer-replica designs for $500.
First Gear Z.Pilot jacket
Some occasions call for basic black. But while the new First Gear Z-Pilot leather jacket is most definitely black, it’s not as basic as it appears.
Consider features such as the patented fourport zipper-controlled Torso Vent System and zipper sleeve vent on each arm. Or the removable armor at the back, shoulders and elbows. Or the snap-out Thermoliner vest with patented Thermoneck collar. Best of all, the $500 Z-Pilot is priced lower than the S-Pilot it replaces. It comes in men’s sizes 40-52 and women’s sizes 32-44. In black only. Naturally.
Intersport Fashions West, 15602 Mosher Ave., Tustin, CA 92780; 800/416-8255; www.firstgear-usa.com
Bel-Ray Thumper 4-Stroke Racing Oil
The latest innovation in engine oil is here, says Bel-Ray. Thumper 4-Stroke Racing Oil is formulated to withstand the abuse generated by today’s high-performance, large-displacement fourstroke otT-road bikes. Orange in color, the semi-synthetic blend is packed with “extremepressure’’ additives. It's offered in 1-liter ($6) and 4-litcr ($20) bottles.
Bel-Ray, P.O. Box 526, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727; 732/938-2421; www.belray.com
