New Ideas
NEW IDEAS
Yoshimura EPA Noise-Compliant R-77 Slip-On Exhaust
We’ve all met—or, more likely, heard— That Guy, the unconscionable cretin with the ready-for-Road-America race pipe bolted on his streetbike. Yoshimura has a quieter, more stylish alternative: an R-77 slip-on muffler ($459 to $629) that meets EPA noise-emissions requirements of 80 dB. Installation on specified models won’t violate federal law or get you thrown out of your neighborhood. The trapezoidal body is available in stainless steel, titanium or carbon fiber. End caps come in either polished stainless steel or carbon fiber. The front cap is MIG-welded, while the end cap is riveted using 304-L polished stainless steel rivets and bands.
Yoshimura R&D of America, Inc., 5420 Daniels St., Chino, CA 91710; 800/634-9166; www.yoshimura-rd.com
Paper Shower Towelettes
Hot day on the highway? Caked with dirt and road grime? Before you head out to dinner and a movie, or even a cup of coffee, take a minute to freshen up with the Paper Shower Wash-and-Dry Towelette System ($1 each). This simple, low-cost combination of moist and dry towelettes—individually sealed in convenient, folding packs— lets you wash up and dry off quickly and easily without feeling wet and sticky.
Paper Shower, LLC, 250 Parkway Dr. #150, Lincolnshire, IL 60069; www.papershower.com
Sudco Keihin FCR Carburetor Kit for KTM 950 V-Twins
Sudco International promises enhanced grunt-and-go for KTM 950 V-Twins, including the award-winning Adventure, with the installation of its Keihin 39mm FCR Carburetor Kit. The $1330 package features a pair of pre-jetted Keihin FCR flat-slide carburetors, adapters, push/pull throttle cables, velocity stacks, K&N air filters and related hardware necessary for bolt-on, ready-to-ride fitment.
Sudco International, 3014 Tanager Ave., Commerce, CA 90040; 323/728-5407; www.sudco.com
Wunderlich Rear Protection Bar Kit
Protect the pricey factory sidepanels and saddle-bags on your BMW R1200RT with a Rear Protection Bar Kit from Wunderlich (Black or Silver, $299; Chrome, $309). Manufactured in Germany exclusively for Wunderlich, the rigid, seamless tubular steel bumpers protect against tip-over damage without obstructing either rider or passenger mobility. Also available for the RT: Wind Deflector ($124), Engine Protection Bars ($329), Cylinder Head Protectors ($229) and Top Case Rack ($145).
Wunderlich, 125 Hangar Way #160, Watsonville, CA 95076; 866/830-9990; www.wunderlichamerica.com
Racetracks of the World
Own your own track—or two or even three! Hockenheim, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Monza, Nürburgring, Silverstone and Spa are but a few of the 48 famous racing circuits from around the world that are now available for wall mounting in your garage, home or office. Each custom design is CNC-machined from Baltic birch and laminated with black Formica. Layouts vary, of course, but the average size of each piece is 36 inches square. Prices start at $199.
Griot’s Garage, 3333 S. 38th St., Tacoma, WA 98409; 800/345-5789; www.griotsgarage.com
Spectro Z-Clean Chain Lube
In motor oil, the zinc-based additive ZDDP (Zinc Dialkyl Dithio Phosphate) helps reduce wear on engine components that make metal-to-metal contact. Spectro Oils has applied that highly beneficial attribute to its new Z-Clean Chain Lube ($14.15 per can), which uses a special zinc formulation claimed to provide exceptional anti-wear protection for longer chain and sprocket life. Z-Clean does not attract dirt or grit and will not fling off, and it’s suitable for all chains, including O-, Zand Xring, on both street and off-road bikes.
Spectro Oils of America, 993 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804; 203/775-1291; www.spectro-oils.com
Chrome Anza Jacket and Saipan Shoes
Nothing says "old school" like a simple windbreaker and a pair of canvas high-top sneakers. Maybe that's why Chrome's Anza jacket (black, sizes S-XL; $80) and Saipan shoes (black or gray, sizes 4.5-14; $80) are so popular with the custom bobber crowd. Chrome says the threepocket, water-repellant polyester Anza “makes a great layering piece to throw on under your motorcycle jacket for cutting the morning chill. Or during warmer seasons, it’s all you need.” And the Saipan with its arrest-me-red, heavy rubber sole? “This shoe is tough. Reminds us of something The Outsiders would wear.” Metal-tipped laces have their own “garages” built into the tongue, so when you’re riding, the laces won’t get hung up on the shift lever or brake pedal. A side zipper makes for easy on and off.
Chrome Industries, 580 4th St., San Francisco, CA 94107; 415/503-1221 Ext. 103; www.chromeindustries.com
