New Ideas

NEW IDEAS

Harley-Davidson Spectrum Metal Flake Tank

Hot-rod the appearance of your 2008-to-current Sportster Forty-Eight, Nightster or Iron 883 with a Spectrum Metal Flake Tank ($399.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. You supply your dealer with either a new or used (add $99.95 for stripping and priming) gas tank, he ships it to Harley for application of your choice of black, gold, violet-rose, midnight-navy, red or root-beer paint, each mixed with liberal metal flake. Emblems and decals are sold separately.

Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc., 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208; 414/343-4056; www.harley-davidson.com

The Cycle Guys Sidemount Luggage System

New from The Cycle Guys: The Sidemount Luggage System ($299.95) uses the passenger footpeg brackets on most late-model European and Japanese sportbikes as the sole attachment point for its expandable soft saddlebags. For added stability with heavier loads, a nylon strap (not shown) runs from the top of the variable-angle backing plate to the footpeg bracket; maximum per-bag carrying capacity is 10 pounds.

The Cycle Guys, Inc., P0. Box 17545, Anaheim, CA 92817; 714/357-1102; www.thecycleguys.com

Adaptiv AdaptivMount

Vibration is tough on GPS, radar detectors, cameras and other popular electronic motorcycle add-ons. That's why Adaptiv, maker of the TPX radarand laser-detection system, created the AdaptivMount ($85). Rubber dampers sand wiched between machined, aircraft-grade aluminum plates featuring an industry-standard AMPS hole pattern are said to greatly reduce road-to-gadget vibration.

Adaptiv Technologies, LLC, 1639 11th St. #156, Santa Monica, CA 90404; 646/722-0253; www.adaptivtech.com

Cargol Turn & Go By Gryyp

Repairing a punctured tubeless tire with a Cargol Turn & Go by Gryyp kit ($48) is a simple five-step process: mark, extract, insert, turn and inflate. The "cargol" is the key to getting back on the road quickly and safely: Once the puncture has been cleared, insert the screw-like tip, turn until the hole is plugged and break off the remaining portion. Each kit includes chalk, a pair of long-nose pliers, four cargols, four CO2 cartridges, a brass connector, four valve caps and a carrying bag.

Ventura Motorcycle Accessories, Inc., 6925 216th St. SW #E, Lynnwood, WA 98036; 800/688-6439; www.ventura mca.com

National Cycle VStream Special Edition Windscreen for GL1800 Gold Wing

Everything National Cycle knows about producing windscreens went into the new Special Edition ($394.95). This Honda GL1800 Gold Wing-specific, airflow-redirecting VStream design features whopping 6mmthick Quantum-hardcoated polycarbonate construction for strength, stability and resistance to scratching. Plus, it gets the company's exclusive RainZip treatment; water quickly beads and blows away. Die-cut foam cushions fit along the dash for a secure fit.

National Cycle, Inc., 2200 Maywood Dr., Maywood, IL 60153; 708/343-0400; www.nationalcycle.com

HelmetSecure Sportbike Helmet Lock

Looking for an alternative to leaving your helmet dangling unattended from the handlebar of your late-model Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha repli-racer? The HelmetSecure Sportbike Helmet Lock ($79.99) attaches to a replacement steering-stem nut, so its integral, pre-coiled, 15-inch steel cable is always available. Simply slip the cable around the chinbar or through the D-ring of your helmet and back into the lock. The bolt that secures the lock to your bike is inaccessible when the cable is locked.

HelmetSecure, 2130 Fillmore St. #183, San Francisco, CA 94115; 415/674-8900; www.helmetsecure.com

DeFeet UnDLite Base Layer

DeFeet is best known for socks, such as the super-comfy Motosox with COOLMAX EcoMade. But the North Carolina com-

pany also makes great base layers. New this year is the long-sleeve UnDLite

($45; S-XL), said to be the "lightest, thinnest base layer ever made." This neatly hemmed, mock-turtleneckstyle pullover with its long sleeves and dropped tail feels great against the skin under everything from snug oneor two-piece leathers to more casual, relaxed-fit textile jackets. Fit is tight-sizing runs small-but the polyester/spandex blend is forgiving and stretches to follow your, ahem, curves. Care is nearly carefree: Simply toss the shirt in the washing machine (cold; no chlorine bleach) then into the clothes dryer (tumble-dry low). Nice.

DeFeet International, 371 1-40 Access Rd., Hildebran, NC 28637; 800/688-3067; www.atomic-moto.com