New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Roadgear Generation 3 Coconut Socks
What do you get when you blend carbon-infused cocona yarn (derived from coconut shells) with cotton, nylon and lycra? Roadgear’s Generation 3 Coconut Socks. Each pair is prewashed, given an antimicrobial treatment and the embedded carbon is activated for “remarkable evaporative characteristics and odor management,” says Roadgear. Generation 3 is available in gray in four heights: tall ($19.95), crew ($18.95), ankle ($14.95) and no-show ($12.95) in sizes 8-12 for men and 6-10 for women. Roadgear, Inc., 206 W Elgin Dr., Pueblo West, CO 81007; 800/854-4327; www.roadgear.com
Cobra Honda RS750 Accessories
Add flair and function to Honda’s new RS750 with Cobra’s freeway, light and sissy bars, along with racks and saddlebag supports. Looking for more rumble? Try the offset Dragsters or shotgun-style Street Rods ($499.95 each). Both exhaust systems come with full-length heat shields and chromed billet tips. Also available: PowrFlo Air Intake System with high-flow K&N filter in black or chrome ($249.95). Cobra Engineering, 23801 E. La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda, CA 92887; 714/692-8180; www.cobrausa.com
Aerostich iPad Sleeve
Lightweight. Practical. Protective. What else would you expect from an iPad sleeve manufactured by Aerostich? This $24 U.S.-made design is a three-layer laminate: tough nylon twill outside, soft brushed fleece inside and a .20-inch layer of impact material sandwiched in between. iPads slide in easily, fit snugly and are protected from bumps, dust, knocks and scratches. Aero Design and Mfg. Co., Inc., 8 S. 18th Ave. W., Duluth, MN 55720; 800/222-1994; www.aerostich.com
Shift Curve
Ladies can cruise in style in the Shift Curve ($119.95; sizes 5-10 in black or white). Genuine/synthetic leather “chassis” featuring plastic ankle guards provides both protection and lateral stability, and a non-slip bonded sole delivers good grip. An adjustable Velcro laces strap helps ensure a secure fit. Shift Racing, 18400 Sutter Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037; 888/744-3848; www.shiftstreet.com ^
Bugs Off Pads
An on-the-road meet-and-greet with a swarm of flying insects can leave your motorcycle looking like a refugee from a horror film. A little bike-finish-friendly soap and cold water applied to a Bugs Off Pad ($3.49; 3-pack $8.79) and light hand pressure is all you need to clean up your bike. According to the manufacturer, this non-abrasive microfiber pad keeps working even when frayed or soiled. Not intended for applying polish or wax. Awesome Products Corp., P.O. Box 485, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004; 904/280-1499; www.bugsoffpads.com
Cat Crap Care Kit
Right from the get-go, let’s disperse with any misconceptions: Cat Crap has absolutely nothing to do with felines or their, um, fecal matter. Rather, this unscented gelatinous-like substance is a wipe-on, buff-off anti-fog treatment for faceshields, goggles and sunglasses. It’s said to be safe on all types of lenses and coatings, including those that are anti-reflective. The Cat Crap Care Kit ($11.99) includes a microfiber cloth and an optician’s screwdriver with both Phillips and straight-blade bits. EK Motorsports, Inc., 575 W. 3200 S., Logan, UT 84321; 800/338-2030; www.ekusa.com
Moose XCR Racewear
Look sharp off-road in Moose Racing’s new-for-2011 XCR Racewear. Boasting long-wearing graphics, the XCR jersey ($44.95; S-XXL), pants ($139.95; even waist sizes 28-42) and gloves ($34.95; S-XXXL) are engineered for ease of movement and resistance to abrasion. Choose from four colors: blue, orange (shown), red or stealth. Moose Racing, P.O. Box 5222, Janesville, Wl 53547; www.mooserac ing.com
Ducati 1098/1198
The Superbike Redefined
"When most motorcycle manufacturers go racing, its because they hope that successes at the track will create a 'halo effect' that makes their street machines more desirable. For Ducati, racing is an entirely different matter. It's woven into the very DNA of the company, and informs virtually every aspect of its product planning and decision making. Within the modest yet incredibly productive confines of the Bologna headquarters, motorsport is the topic of the day, every day, and the desire to win is palpable. So begins Ducati 1098/1198: The Superbike Redefined ($39.95). For his fourth book, veteran motojournalist Marc Cook steps deep inside the Ducati factory to tell the complete story of the development of the company's most important streetbike to date. Text includes a riding impression of the 1198 penned by Cycle World's own Don Canet.
Cycle World, 1499 Monrovia Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663; 800/914-5656; shop.cycleworld.COm
