New Ideas Naughty Or Nice?

NEW IDEAS NAUGHTY OR NICE?

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Five new products that beat the hell out of a bag of coal

Blake Conner

MASTER CLASS

Don’t overlook the master cylinder in your high-performance front brake setup. Magura’s HC3 radial master cylinder ($699) is designed to work with all modern AB5 systems. A unique feature: The pump ratio can be quickly changed to any one of three settings mimicking three piston sizes, while the fold-away aluminum lever can be adjusted for span. (800) 448-387G magura.com

KEEP IT HANDY

Ever wish you had a variety of tools at your fingertips Leatherman’s Tread multi-tool bracelet ($165 stainless, $220 black) is what you need. It features 29 tools incorporated into its 10 links, including seven screwdrivers, five box wrenches, six hex drives, a bottle opener, and a cutting hook. Even better, it’s an airline-travel-safe design. (800) 847-8GG5 leatherman.com

ORGANIZE YOUR BED

Here’s a great way to utilize your pickup truck's bed space more efficiently: Leitner DesignsActive Cargo System ($1,458-$1,720). Available for full-size beds ranging in length from 5.5 to 8 feet-and for 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacomas-this rack can be customized with various bolt-on accessories and compartments to meet your moto needs. (949) 581-2904 leitnerdesigns.com

POV BARGAIN

Want to take point-of-view videos of your rides but are on a tight budget? Vivitar’s DVR 936 Wi-Fi LifeCam ($95) is an affordable solution to start you down the road to YouTube stardom. Capturing 1920 x1080p video, the LifeCam has a fixed lens with three times digital zoom that offers a 160-degree field of view. Seven mounting accessories included. (800) 592-9541 vivitar.com

HEAT SHIELD

If you like to travel light on your ADV or dualsport machine, Giant Loop Is one of our favorite makers of luggage and accessories. One new Item that’s fundamental to keeping your soft luggage from melting on a hot exhaust pipe Is the oversize Hot Springs Grande Heat Shield ($50). Affixes to most mufflers with two large hose clamps. (458) 206-9113 giantloopmoto.com