New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
One Industries Doug Henry White Kit
In celebration of Doug Henry’s ground-breaking four-stroke victory at the season-ending AMA Supercross race at Las Vegas in 1997 aboard an all-white prototype Yamaha YZ400F, One Industries is offering the Doug Henry White Kit. Available for 2006-07 Yamaha YZ250Fs and YZ450Fs, the $230 package includes graphics, numberplate backgrounds, Technogrip seat cover, fenders and radiator shrouds. Numbers are sold separately.
One Industries, 4559 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA 92102; 619/263-9880; www.oneindustries.com
Cycle Cat Rider Integrated Positioning System
Cycle Cat's patented Rider Integrated Positioning System is designed to optimize the connection between rider and machine through the fine-tuning of handlebar and footpeg location. The machined-from-aluminum bar mounts ($290) are adjustable for angle and height, while the rearsets ($545) have 72 possible positions for the footpeg carrier, three for the peg itself and 3/4 -inch up, down, backward and forward movement for the brake/shift levers. RIPS is available for niost late-model European and Japanese racer-replicas.
Cycle Cat, 800 Morrison Rd., Columbus, OH 43230; 614/577-8080; www.cyclecat.com
G2 Ergonomics Throttle Cam System
Does your dirtbike hit too hard? Control the power with the G2 Ergonomics Throttle Cam System ($100). The machined-aluminum throttle tube comes with three interchangeable, ramp-shaped cams for fine-tuning throttle response. The 100 Cam is identical to stock, while the 200 and 400 Cams require additional rotation at smaller throttle openings. In each of the settings, wide-open throttle is identical to stock.
G2 Ergonomics, 905 Locust Dr., Rock Falls, IL 61071; 815/718-5860; www.g2ergo.com
XMART Footrest Disc Lock
Never again forget your disc lock. Luma, a European motorcycle security specialist, has developed a convenient way to carry your lock on your bike. The XMART Footrest Disc Lock functions as the rider’s left footrest but detaches to become a rotor lock. Bonus: Because of the missing footpeg, you’re reminded that the lock is in place, eliminating ride-off damage. Cost is $75, plus $10 for a model-specific adapter.
Cima International, 399 Wall St. #L, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 866/243-5638; www.hadsales.com
Oil Eater Table Top Parts Cleaner
Cleaning small parts is easy, faster and safer with the $225 Table Top Parts Cleaner. Measuring 13 inches wide, 14 inches long and 5/4 inches deep, the high-impact plastic body houses 5 gallons of environmentally friendly, water-soluble Oil Eater solution, which is pumped through an integrated cleaning brush. A removable lid keeps the tank clean when not in use.
Kafco International Ltd., 3555 W. Howard St., Skokie, IL 60076; 800/528-0334; www.oileater.com
Harley-Davidson Skull Battery Cover Band
Looking for an easy way to dress up your 2006-07 Harley-Davidson Dyna? Start with The Motor Company’s $32 Skull Battery Cover Band. The easy-to-install band features a three-dimensional chromed skull design set off with black accents. For yet another custom touch, add a Chromed Battery Cover ($77).
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, Wl 53201; 414/342-4680; www.harley-davidson.com
Spidi JP3 Hydroback
Dying for a drink on a hot summer day in Turn 8 at Willow Springs International Raceway? Or perhaps on a long street ride, would you like to sip a cool beverage without pulling over? Italian gear-maker Spidi has. a convenient answer with its $1500 JP3 Hydroback, a one-piece leather suit that features an integrated hydration system. The half-liter bladder is shaped to fit inside the suit’s rear hump, which unzips for bag remova (filling or cleaning), while two elastic-loop hold-downs secure the drink hose-with 90-degree quick-detach elbow-for its trip over your left shoulder. Our use of the system during a recent endurance roadrace revealed that the bite valve neither flowed nor sealed well, but replacing it with one from a CamelBak solved that problem. It was wonderful to have liquid at hand any time we were wearing the suit. Spidi’s usual excellent fit-and-finish, here in the form of perforated 1.2mm cowhide and CE-approved “Biomechanic” armor, only added to the comfort and cool quotient
Motonation, 1100 N. Magnolia #A, El Cajon, CA 92020; 877/789-4940; www.motonation.com
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