New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
ProCharger Superchargers
Boost your bagger! ProCharger now has superchargers to fit 2007-08 Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with Twin Cam 96or 103-cubic-inch engines. Gains of 40-80 horsepower can be expected, they say, along with maintaining everyday ridability. Kits come complete with supercharger, intercooler, all necessary tubing, bypass valve, fuel injectors and engine tuning module. An HO Intercooled Tuner Kit is available for “stroker” engines displacing 110 cubic inches or more. Prices start at $3999.
ProCharger, 14801 W. 114th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215; 913/338-2886; www.procharger.com
Cortech FSX Jacket
A fully armored textile riding jacket with a zip-out waterproof/breathable liner for $140? Gotta be a misprint, right? Guess again. Cortech’s entry-level FSX has all those features and more, including a waterproof chest map pocket and zippered fanny pack. Order yours in black, red, blue or silver in sizes XS-XXXL.
Helmet House, Inc., 26855 Malibu Hills ^ÊÊÊ^ Rd., Calabasas Hills, CA 'Sm m x 91301; 800 421 7247: www.cortechperformance.com
Barkbuster Handguards
Designed and manufactured in Australia by RideWorx, Barkbuster handguards feature full aluminum backbones, large plastic deflectors and adaptors with two points of adjustment to allow a broad range of fitments. Two styles are available: The EGO ($90) is compact and a good choice for tight woods riding; the VPS ($82) has clearance for longer brake and clutch levers commonly found on more street-oriented machinery, such as adventure, dual-purpose and supermoto bikes.
Twisted Throttle LLC, 1080 Kingstown Rd. #1, Peacedale, Rl 02879; 401/284-4200; www.twistedthrottle.com
UTAG Ice
Accidents happen. Best, then, to wear a UTAG Ice ($45). Developed by British Special Forces, the shockand-water-resistant, aluminum-alloy digital dogtag uses USB technology to provide emergency responders with photo identification, personal contacts and medical information.
Fly N Cycle Motorsports, 2439 Gurler Rd., Ashton, IL 61006; 866/359-2923; www.flyncycle.com
SoftBrake Extended Brake and Shift Levers
Hey, you, with the big feet! If the stock brake and gear selector levers on your late-model American or Japanese cruiser are too short for your personal taste, SoftBrake offers three styles of chrome-plated, machined-from-aluminum-billet levers that are (4 to 2 inches longer than stock. Prices start at $85.
SoftBrake, Inc., P.O. Box 7080, Norco, CA 92860;
951/549-9954; www.softbrake.com
Mad Maps
Mad Maps’ turn-by-turn directions, noteworthy facts and hundreds of points of interest are now available for the entire U.S. in two forms: Regional Scenic Tours ($11) and metropolitan-oriented day-ride Get Outta Town ($5.95). What’s more, Garmin nüvi and zümo users can log on to www.garmin. com/madmaps and download the Regional ($12), Get Outta Town ($6.99) and event-specific Rally Run ($6.99) maps. Bonus: Digital versions include additional points of interest that wouldn’t fit on the printed maps.
Mad Maps, Inc., P.O. Box 210154; San Francisco, CA 94121; 415/221-1232; www.madmaps.com
Harley-Davidson Skull Collection Hand Controls
Bad to the bone? Harley-Davidson’s Skull Collection Hand Controls fit 1996-2003 XLs, 1996-2007 Dynas, Softails, FLs and 2008 Dynas and Softails. The skull logo and horizontal bars are etched into the lever for a custom look that stretches from pivot to tip. Choose from Satin Black ($140) or Chrome ($150).
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, Wl 53201; 414/342-4680; www.harley-davidson.com
Ducati Corse Writing Instruments
Some people might call these pens. Point (ahem) taken. But just like in motorcycles, there are toys and there are tools and there are instruments. In celebration of its 2007 MotoGP world championship, Ducati. commissioned these limited-edition pieces-just 500 fountain pens ($1400) and 500 roller balls ($850)-to reflect the quality and engineering of what it produces on two wheels. Constructed of ruthenium and palladium-both plati num group metals-the pens have a wonderful heft and balance, plus are highly tarnish resis center painted part of the barrel is Ducati Corse’s official color, material sourced directly from the team. In addition to the 500-each runs, there is a special series of 14 founta pens and 13 roller balls made with 18K gold (pictured, price TBD). That adds up to 27, 2007 World Champion Casey Stoner’s racing number. These are expensive pieces, but the quality with which they write is impressive and the feel is far beyond any drugstore Bic. Yes, there are pens, and then there are writing instuments.
Aquila Brands S.p.A., Contrada Torre Lu para 81050 Pastora no, Italy; 011-39823-883-382; www.aquilabrands.com
