New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Toy Quest Minimoto Maxii
A top speed of 18 mph? Hey, that's pretty fast if you're only 10 years old! The $300 Minimoto Maxii is more than twice as powerful and 30 percent larger than the $200 Sport Racer introduced earlier this year, and looks remarkably like a Honda CBR1000RR-only smaller, lighter and battery-powered. The singlepassenger, drum-braked machine has enough juice for 45 minutes of riding; a complete recharge takes 6-8 hours. And talk about incentives: If junior's homework or afterschool chores aren't finished, mom and dad can hold the ignition key hostage.
Toy Quest, P.O. Box 71292, Clive, IA 50325; 800/434-6178; www.toyquest.com
Moose Racing Dual Sport Lighting Harness
Take the guesswork out of fitting your latemodel four-stroke off-roader for dual-purpose duty. The $76 Dual Sport Lighting Harness has just three components to connect, so mounting a headand taillight is easy. Sealed bullet connectors, an AC regulator, H4 headlight connector and quick-fit stator wiring are all part of the package as is a multifunction engine stop and headlight on/off switch.
Moose Racing, P.O. Box 5222, Janesville, WI 53547; 608/758-1111; www.mooseracing.com
Weld Racing Forgewire Wheels
Weld Racing is taking a different tack with its new Flare Series Forgewire one-piece, aircraft-grade aluminum wheels for 2000-and-newer Harley-Davidsons. Aside from high style, the key feature is the integrated sealed-bearing hub, said to result in a truer, lighter wheel that allows the spoke design to continue to the hub face. Forgewires are available in 18and 21-inch diameters and 2.15to 10.5inch widths. Prices start at $1400 and include a lifetime structural warranty. Matching car and trailer wheels are also available.
Weld Wheel Industries, 6600 Stadium Dr., Kansas City, MO 64129; 800/669-9353; www.weldmotorcycle.com
Oxtar T.C.X Pro Supermotard Boots
What's the difference between supermotard boots and motocross boots? Worn-out soles, that's what! To deal with the accelerated wear of heels dragging on asphalt, Italian cobbler Oxtar has introduced its new T.C.X. Pro Supermotard boots, the replaceable soles of which are secured with full-length Velcro panels and three screws through the metal toepiece. Available in silver/black in sizes 7.5 to 14, the boots retail for $280 and replacement soles cost $50.
Fairchild Sports, 15602 Mosher Ave., Tustin, CA 92780; 714/258-2120; www.fairchildsports.com
Momo Design Grips
Famed Italian auto-accessory-maker Momo Design has turned its attention to motorcycles. Its first product is a collection of high-end handgrips. All four styles-Carbon, Komposit, Twin or Leather-feature machined-aluminum ferrules and endcaps. Prices range from $130 to $240.
Cima International, 399 WaIl St. #L, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 630/671-9710; www.momogear.com
Suomy Spec 1R Extreme Helmet
Italian manufacturer Suomy is taking its Spec 1R helmet to the Extreme! Consider the Ultra Tech Opalescent Iridium Face Shield, which boasts a hydrophobic coating that allows water to roll off the surface, an anti-infrared coating to block heat and an anti-fog coating. Then there's the Alcantara liner, made from the same material used on high-end sports cars and furniture. Not to mention the advanced venting system that combines a Ram Air Intake at the forehead with an Air Wedge Top Diffuser. Add to that the Extreme's selection of four Ultimate Graphics and you've got a helmet that lives up to its name. It's offered in sizes XS-XXXL for $650.
Suomy USA, 2236 Mariner Square Dr. #200, Alameda, CA 94501; 800/799-9444; www.suomy-usa.com
Panoptx Diablo CV
Speed-rated sunglasses? Panoptx's new Velocity Series is equipped with patented, removable, foam-covered rubber evecups that seal out harmful ultra-violet rays and keep wind from reaching your eyes at speeds up to 80 mph. The "sport-wrap" shape and snug fit keep the glasses in place. Retailing for $180, the Kona CV (shown), Diablo CV., Gust CV and Convertible CV are fitted with guaranteed-for-life NXT PureTec photochromic lenses that shift from light to dark, depending on conditions. Prescription lenses are available upon request. I I T PG5/
Panoptx, 1252 Quarry Ln. #4, Pleasanton, CA 94566; 925/484-0292; www.panoptx.com
