New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Redline Engineering
Wide Tire Stand
That big rubber balloon looks swell on the back of your bike, but now a conventional rear stand won’t fit, making simple tasks like lubing the drive chain and draining engine oil more difficult. Solution? Redline Engineering’s Wide Tire Stand ($119) fits rear tires as wide as 330mm and is offered with either spoolor universal-style attachment points. Custom sizes are also available.
Redline Engineering, 1849 Yellow Dog Rd., Senatobia, MS 38668; 901/351-4764; www.redlinestands.com
Nuun Active Hydration
Nuun electrolyte-replacement tablets-a caffeineand sugar-free combination of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium-are now available in a larger size perfectly suited for 32-ounce drink reservoirs. Just fill your hydration pack with water, drop in one effervescent tab and start drinking; no mixing is necessary. Choose from either Lemon Lime or Orange Ginger flavor. A 12-tab tube retails for $10.
Nuun, RO. Box 31080, Seattle, WA 98103; 206/219-9237; www.nuun.com
JeanRichard MV75 World Champion Watch
Perfect complement to an MV Agusta F4 R or a Brutale 910? A JeanRichard chronograph commemorating the Italian bike-builder’s 75 international victories, of course. Select from pink gold ($23,500), steel ($9500) or titanium ($10,250; pictured), all featuring a carbon-fiber dial and self-winding Swiss-made movement. Series number is engraved on the back of each watch, alongside the MV logo.
JeanRichard, 201 Rt. 17 N., 8th FI., Rutherford, NJ 07070; 877/357-8463; www.jeanrichard.com
Fieldsheer Jackets
Fresh from Fieldsheer are three new textile jackets-the hip-length Adventure ($300; S-4XL), leather-look Drifter ($150; XS-4XL) and denim Rider ($140; XS-4XL). Each boasts a tilted-forward anatomic fit, plenty of pockets, a zip-out liner and padded shoulders, elbows and back. Should it begin to rain during your ride, the Adventure and Drifter also have breathable, waterproof membranes built into their shells.
Western Power Sports, Inc., 601 E. Gowen Rd., Boise, ID 83716; 208/376-8400; www.fieldsheer.com
RoadLok Arachnid M1
Secure your late-model sportbike with the Arachnid Ml ($2000 per set), the latest all-in-one front brake caliper and disc lock from RoadLok. A keyed lock and spring-loaded locking pin are neatly integrated into a radial-mount, four-piston Beringer caliper. Bonus: Geico insurance offers discounts to riders who install RoadLok systems on their motorcycles.
RoadLok Security, 126 Sprague Ave., Middletown, NY 10940; 888/762-3565; www.roadlok.com
Airstream PanAmerica Crossover
Home on wheels, garage included? That’s the concept behind the 34-foot-long Airstream PanAmerica Crossover ($85,000). Behind the classic “silver bullet” aluminum skin is a luxury living space with stainless-steel appliances, leather-trimmed furniture and a flat-screen television, plus 11 feet of bike storage that includes a table-top work area, cabinets, electrical outlets, tie-down anchors and a textured floor. A gull-wing exterior door with fold-down ramp eases loading.
Airstream, Inc., P.O. Box 629, Jackson Center, OH 45334; 877/596-6111; www.airstream.com
Vemar Jiano Bluetooth
Flip-up full-face helmets are growing in popularity. Italian helmetmaker Vemar has taken the concept a step farther by incorporating Bluetooth functionality into its feature-filled, ECand DOT-approved Jiano ($500; sizes XXS-XXL). Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, GPS receivers and MP3 players, the dual-stereo-speakerand boom-microphone-equipped design holds a 10-hour charge, and the left-side-mounted controls can be operated with a gloved hand. Pair two Jianos together for wireless conversations with your passenger.
Motonation, 1100 N. Magnolia Ave. #A,
EI Cajon, CA 92020; 619/401-4100; www.motonation.com
Coretection Coreshorts
Let’s face it: Baggy boxers may be comfortable, but they don’t provide much protection or support when you’re riding a motorcycle. Patented Coretection Coreshorts, however, use diagonal “X Core” bands to stabilize the hips, pelvis and groin area without hindering movement. Three models-Lite, Pro and Rehab-are offered; we tested the Lite ($42; XSXXL) and Pro ($110; XS-XXL). Both fit snugly, as intended, under jeans or leathers. The Supplex/Lycra Lite is a good choice for street riding, while the more robust Pro is better suited to motocross or roadracing.
Coretection, 3600 Townline Rd. #110, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada V2T 5W8; 877/853-2673; www.coretection.com □
