New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
SDG Speed Mini
Big -boy minibikes always seem to come at big-boy prices Not the Chinese-made SDG Speed Mini. Retailing for $2399, it sports all the hot aftermarket goodies: a sohc, three-valve 107cc Single, four-speed transmission, manual clutch, performance exhaust, chromoly frame, long-travel suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, heavy-duty wheels, oversized footpegs, an aluminum skidplate and a tall seat. You might just have to buy two, or three... SDG USA, 1627 Boyd, Santa Ana, CA 92705; 800/743-3734; www.sdgusa.com
eGlide Goodies Locking Glove Box Doors
©Glide Goodies, maker of all manner of nifty, functional upgrades for Harley-Davidson touring models, Electra Glides in particular, has just the thing for keeping your stuff safe and secure while still within arm’s reach: the $240 GD-1 Locking Glove Box Doors. Watertight, the powdercoated aluminum doors come with stainless-steel hinges and mounting hardware, and chrome barrel locks. Non-locking versions are also available. eGlide Goodies, 7767 Caminito Monarca #109, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760/753-4642; www.eglidegoodies.com
■ S100 Polishing Soap
Here’s an effective and speedy way to make dull, tarnished metal shiny again: S100 Polishing Soap. Just wet the supplied sponge, drag it across the soap and voila! you’ve got a handful of polishing power. Post-application, simply rinse with water or wipe off. Effective on household appliances, too. Suggested retail price is $10. S100, 55 E. Main St., Branford, CT 06405; 203/488-6569; www.s100.com
SmartFit Earplugs
Say again? Before your hearing takes an irreparable hit, invest in a set of SmartFit earplugs. Designed to conform to the ear canal for all-day comfort, the singleor multiple-use, foam or molded shapes come in both corded and non-corded styles. Prices start under $1. Bacou-Dalloa Americas, 910 Douglas Pike, Smith field, Rl 02917; 800/343-3411; www.howardleight.com
KTM Charcoal Grill
Does it get any cooler-or is it hotter?-than this? Not unless you’re riding! Made by Meco and retailing for $40, the KTMlogo’ed mini-BBQ is perfect for tailgating at the races. It features steel construction, a removable grilling rack and a locking top. KTM North America, 27635 Diaz Rd., Temecula, CA 92590; 951/676-4576; www.ktmusa.com
Harley-Davidson FXRG gear
Cruise in comfort and style! The Motor Company has you covered-literally and figuratively-with its latest FXRG riding gear. Offered in both men’s and women’s sizes, the all-black, windand water-resistant, mid-weight leather jacket boasts the crash and weather protection expected from a fully armored, multi-season garment. Same goes for the matching pants. Prices start at $595 for the jacket and $350 for the pants. Complete the ensemble with the $450 carbon-kevlar helmet and $120 Gore-Tex gloves (not shown). Harley-Davidson Motor Company, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, Wl 53208; 800/588-2743; www.harley-davidson.com
Sidi Scorpion
There are times when~ roadrace boots are a bit too much. Do you really need carbon-fiber shIn guards or replaceable toe sliders for kickin' it at the mall with your buddies, or for hoofin' it up to the Corkscrew at La~una Seca? For just such occasions, Sidi makes the $160 Scorpion. This is, however, no ordinary high-top. Available in European sizes 38-48 the lightweight, ail-black slip-on incorporates many of the features and materials found on the company’s top-of-the-line creations, including a shift pad, reinforced ankle and heel, ventilation and high-traction sole. Dual Velcro-backed straps simplify entry and egress, and the absence of a heavily reinforced shank makes long walks actually pleasurable. Okay, the Scorpion leaves your lower leg exposed, but the protection is still far better than with a standard tennis shoe. Motonation, 1100 N. Magnolia Ave. #A, El Cajon, e« o IV/HU I-H iuu, www.motonation.com
