Ignition

New Ideas Winter Is Coming. Stay Warm.

November 1 2013 Matthew Miles
Ignition
New Ideas Winter Is Coming. Stay Warm.
November 1 2013 Matthew Miles

NEW IDEAS WINTER IS COMING. STAY WARM.

IGNITION

GEAR

Five new products for the motorcycle life

Matthew Miles

1

DON’T FORGET YOUR FEET

Fight frostbite with Sedici HotWired Insoles

($69.99), whose flexible, lightweight, ultra-thin heating elements are laid out in such a way to evenly distribute "gentle" heat, lessening the likelihood of hotspots. Part of an “integrated heating system," the Insoles have a 12-volt direct connection to eliminate redundant cabling. Tip; Buy the controller.

-> (800) 292-5343 cyclegear.com

2

NOT TOO HOT, NOT TOO COLD

Designed specifically for use with heated hand-grips, the waterproof REV’IT! Fusion GTX

($174.99) has a thin, breathable tri-fleece liner in the goatskin palm and insulating Thermolite Plus atop the hand to balance feel with warmth and protection. A laminated reflective cuff panel and an Index-finger faceshield wiper are smart touches -> (888) 681-0180 revitusa.com

3

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?

There’s nothing like a hot meal when you're cold and hungry. Weighing just 8.5 ounces, the Jet Boil Sol Titanium Premium Cooking System ($149.95) is "a complete food and beverage multi-tool you can hold in your hand." Thermo-Regulate Burner Technology delivers consistent heat output down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit,

-> (888) 611-9905 jetboil.com

4

PLUG IN, WALK AWAY

Snowed in? Claimed to be the “perfect battery-charging solution" for any vehicle fitted with a 1.2 to 32ahv, 12-volt lead-acid battery, the compact, portable, six-step CTEKUS 0.8 ($49.99) eliminates the guesswork from battery maintenance. Simply connect the unit to your battery and it automatically selects the correct charging method. -> (330) 963-0981 smartercharger.com

5

BEAR HUG FOR YOUR BODY

Cold, fatigued muscles? Give 'em a squeeze. TwistedCoreWinter Base Layer shirt ($59; matching pants $50) offers snug-fitting, against-skin warmth while improving circulation and feel for the controls. Wider shoulders and upper back enhance range of motion, and the extra-long tail stays tucked in, even on sportbikes with low handlebars.

-> (877) 261-1106 twistedcore.com