New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Mothers products
Keeping your bike looking better than new just got easier with Mothers’ newest line of cleaners, polishes and waxes. FX SynWax ($10) spreads quickly, is easily removed and leaves behind tough polymer protectors. To achieve a brilliant, between-waxes shine, reach for FX Spray Wax ($8). For the detail-oriented among us, the PowerBall Mini ($33) foam polishing tool allows products such as PowerMetal ($10) and PowerPlastic ($9) to better work their magic. Mothers Polish, 5456 Industrial Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714/891-3364; www.mothers.com/moto
Scorpion EXO-1000
HelmetPump? SpeedView? Those are just two of the innovative features found on the new EXO-l000 ($300). The former refers to the fit-enhancing air-adjustable cheek pads, while the latter refers to the retractable sun visor. The Snell-approved, fiberglass/Kevlar design also features Scorpion's no-fog faceshield, wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamics and breathable, removable and washable liner. Sizes run from XS-2XL in various colors. Scorpion Sports, Inc., 25921 Atlantic Ocean Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630; 888/672-6774; www.scorpionusa.com
Jayco Seneca ZX motorhome
A garage on wheels is the idea behind the five-star accommodations provided by the Seneca ZX. Powered by a 300-horsepower Chevrolet Duramax 6.6-liter diesel engine, this Class C motorhome sleeps up to six adults and stores just about anything you can fit on the 90 x 96-inch, 1600-pound-max, power-lift tailgate. Prices start at $144,214. Jayco, Inc., 903 S. Main St., Middlebury, IN 46540; 574/825-5861; www.jayco.com
Saddlemen Magnetic Tank Bag
Expand your cruiser’s on-bike storage options with a Saddlemen Magnetic Tank Bag ($140). Measuring 11 x 9.5 x 6 inches, the bag is formed from 600-denier SaddleTuff and rigid foam to hold its shape. The top of the bag has a two-sided, waterproof map pocket, plus a space inside for your gear, MP3 player, toll change, etc. A waterproof zipper and polyurethane-coated inner panels eliminate the need for a separate rain cover. Eight base-mounted magnets secure the bag to steel gas tanks; a center channel accommodates tank-top gauges. Saddlemen, 17801 S. Susana Rd., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221; 310/638-1222; www.saddlemen.com
Pro-One Phantom Passenger Pad
Here’s the dilemma: Your ultra-cool custom cruiser is solo-only, but your better half is begging for a ride. Pro-One’s Phantom Passenger Pad offers a partial solution. Dual-cavity suction cups hold the leather-topped, neoprenebacked pad in place. Choose from smooth ($138), stitched ($158) or two-tone stitched designs ($236). Of course, this doesn ’t solve the footpeg half of the problem... Pro-One Performance Mfg, Inc., 2700 Melbourne Ave., Pomona, CA 91767; 800/884-4173; www.pro-one.com
AGV Sport Xena Jacket
Women want more than protection in a riding jacket; it has to be comfortable, too. Take the AGV Sport Xena ($160), for instance. Devel-oped specifically for the female anatomy, the water-resistant textile outer shell houses removable CE-approved armor at the elbows, shoulders and forearms; a removable dual-density foam pad covers the spine. Offered in XS-XL sizes, the Xena comes in a choice of four colors. AGV Sports Group, Inc., P.O. Box 378, Buckeys-town, MD 21717; 800/777-7006; www.agvsport.com
EVOmx Tank Foam
No ways about it: Fuel sloshing around in your gas tank affects the way your bike handles. EVOmx’s simple, affordable solution is military-spec, reticulated polyurethane foam that you roll up and press into your tank through the filler hole. Thousands of tiny pores soak up the fuel, helping to eliminate sudden back-and-forth movement. In fact, the foam is so porous that it only takes up 2-3 percent of the volume of the tank, thereby allowing essentially the same amount of gas. On a motocross bike, the benefits were best felt over braking bumps, in tight turns and on big landings, where 12-15 pounds of fuel can feel more like twice that. The foam works so well that our testbike felt lighter and more maneuverable. EVOmx foam has a life span of 30 years, and it is available in street and offroad applications for $45-60. EVOmx, 10611 Pullman Ct., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; 800/870-4461; www.evomx.com
Klim Mojave Pants
Klim’s next-generation of offroad pants is just that: an evolution of its previous products. The Mojave ($130), for instance, has 62 percent more air-intake mesh than the previous Moab, plus newly added exhaust ports for better on-the-go airflow. The Mojave uses the same fit and patterning as the similarly new Dakar ($140) for greater mobility and less fabric bunching. Another new feature on both designs is the velcro-adjustable leg cuffs, which make it easier to pull on knee braces and boots. Select from red, gray, blue or orange in even waist sizes 28-42; tall inseam available. Pair ’em with the CoolMax Bird’s Eye Mesh Mojave jersey ($40) and vented Mojave gloves ($26). Klim, 3753 E. County Line Rd., Rigby, ID 83442; 208/552-7433; www.klim.com
Hardcore Watches
If your motorcycle hasn’t allowed you to fully realize your tough-guy look, maybe you need a timepiece to finish the job. Hardcore watches have stainless-steel cases, use either Miyota quartz-analog or automatic movements and are water-resistant. Choose from a wealth of shapes and styles that include many popular custom/ chopper symbols and imagery. Prices start at $135. Hardcore Watch Company, 234 W. 24th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213/3423199; www.hardcorewatches.com
SureFire E2D Defender
Part of SureFire’s Executive Series, the E2D Defender ($110) is small enough to fit in a pocket or under your motorcycle’s seat. When switched on, the lithium-battery-powered, xenon-bulbed, 3.2-ounce flashlight unleashes a dazzling, 60-lumen beam for 75 minutes-long enough to swap out a broken clutch cable or fix a flat tire. SureFire, LLC, 18300 Mount Baldy Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 800/828-8809; www.surefire.com
